As of September 22nd Australian gamers can pick up a brand new Nintendo DS for only $179.95 (Australian), handily on the same day Nintendogs launches in Australia.

Nintendo of Australia is to drop the price of a brand new Nintendo DS to only $179.95 in Australia on September 22nd, just in time for Nintendogs. This top selling game, which has sold a quarter of a million units in America in its first week, is sure to do well in Australia.

“This is an exciting move for the already popular Nintendo DS, particularly aimed at making the unit more affordable and accessible to the new audiences we hope to be opening up with the release of Nintendogs” said Rose Lappin, Director of Sales and Marketing. “The new price point of $179.95 coincides with the launch of two new hardware colours of Cosmic Blue and Mystic Pink. Add to this the amazing new experiences with Nintendogs at the fantastic price of $49.95, making September 22nd a very big day for the Nintendo DS.”

Apparently some stores are also offering a bundle whereby you can purchase a brand new Nintendo DS, Nintendogs and a Nintendogs DS skin all for only $199.95!

After all this has happened Australian gamers have many great games to look forward to, including Kirby Canvas Curse, Advanced Wars: Duel Strike, Mario Kart DS and many more.