Nintendo To Rest Of Planet: What Recession?


	Nintendo To Rest Of Planet: What Recession?

JeannieGrrl

1-16-2009 3:19 PM

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JeannieGrrl says:

I would rather spend $30 for a new DS game and play at home for many nights than spend twice that for a single night at a club. Also - gaming is something the entire family can participate in and talk about for much less money than going out.

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