The DS is sold out in Japan. How sold out? Like, Nintendo had to release a formal apology, because you couldn't find the dang thing at any major electronics/gaming outlets in Tokyo. Not only that, but the portable vanished off department store and toy shop shelves throughout the metropolitan area. Only a handful were located at the Pokemon Center in Tokyo and in Yokohama. The reason for this? A strong selection of titles and people buying New Years presents could've sparked this massive sell out for a product that's been available for over a year. Akiba Blog's got the lowdown and tons of pics, following up on a story we covered yesterday about the DS outselling the 360. Now, if only we could work out some sort of international exchange, whereby you give us Dual Screens, and we'll ship ya 360s, everybody'd be happy as clams.

Tons of photos from various retailers after the jump.

Full Story Here [Akiba Blog]

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