Initially it seemed like the E3 announcement of the 3DS would be for a release in 2011, given the way the timing of these things usually work. However, reports were that the portable system could possibly launch by Christmas 2010.

That seems to be out of the question now, though. While appearing on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime said that the 3DS will release next year.