Nintendo denies rumours that the DSi will be phased out in favour of the 3DS.

Rumours have surfaced recently suggesting that once the 3DS is out Nintendo will phase out the DSi and eventually no longer support it. Nintendo has issued a statement to GamesIndustry.biz stating quite the opposite. "We plan to still manufacture and supply DSi consoles in a range of colours in the UK in 2011," said a Nintendo spokesperson.

Despite the impending release of the 3DS Nintendo seem keen to point out that the DSi will still be supported. This is typical of their previous handheld updates as previous incarnations are usually supported well after the release of updates. Nintendo added "on an on-going basis, continuing supply is based on retail and consumer demand."