In an extremely cunning move, Nintendo will be celebrating the UK release of the much-hyped Nintendogs on October 7 with a special bundle deal that includes a DS and a copy of the game for £99. "There will be two varieties of Nintendogs bundle," explains the press release. "The fabulous new Dachshund version of the game will be bundled with a pink Nintendo DS console. This comes with a cute line-up of Nintendogs characters such as Shih Tzu and Pugs. But if Pink is not your thing, do not worry as there will be a Labrador version of the Nintendogs bundle complete with a blue Nintendo DS - with breeds such as Labrador Retriever and Pembroke Welsh Corgi to show off to your mates".
"Show off to your mates"? I can see it now...
DS Owner: Look everyone! I have a cute little Pembroke Welsh Corgi on my handheld!
Long pause.
DS Owner's friends: Riiiight. We just have to go away for a little while... DS Owner: But lads, what about my Pembroke Welsh Corgi? Lads? (to console) It looks like it's just you and me now, Perky
Nintendo will also be reducing the price of unbundled DS units to £89.99. They know they've got a cross-over hit on their hands with this one and they're going to milk it for all it's worth. Bless them, bless them for giving me the opportunity to use a photo of three dogs in a basket with a handheld games console.
