Nintendo has moved to quash rumours that the will be phased out in favour of the when it arrives.

Rumours emerged via an email translated by Kotaku appearing to indicate that would be phasing out the smaller DSi units but keeping the DSi XLs in play for now.

Nintendo however released a statement to GamesIndustry.biz stating that they have no plans to phase out the DSi and indeed have more DSi products due out throughout 2011.

The 3DS is due out in on February the 26th with Nintendo revealing their plans for the European launch in January the 19th.

By Ewan Aiton