Nintendo has announced today that the 3DS will launch in Europe on March 25th with an initial price set by retailers. Pre-orders are already appearing and the price is varying between a ridiculous £219 and a slightly more ridiculous £229.

Meanwhile the 3D handheld will be released in North America March 27th for $249 - which is around £155, so we'll have no truck with folks saying the European price is just about VAT.

Games on this side of the pond are £30-£40.

There were lots of other details announced, but given the stupid price of the handheld and games I really can't be bothered. I'm going to give my baby son a cuddle instead.