For Nintendo, 3.61 million just isn't enough. that be the number a 3DS systems sold since launch, 'n it be approximately 400K short a Nintendo's launch goal, says company head Satoru Iwata. Speaking t' investors today in Osaka, Japan, Iwata specifically noted (in an official translation), "Nintendo 3DS started very well but, on the other hand, did not perform as expected after the second week."

Iwata cited the massive earthquake 'n tsunami that devastated Japan earlier this year as a factor, but added, "I best not blame this situation just on the impact a the earthquake. There be other challenges that have shown up." Without being specific, he said that the company be "making efforts t' pillage the popularity a Nintendo 3DS back on track for the upcoming summer season." (we be imagining a daily regimen a exercise for the dimension-heavy handheld.)

Nintendo has a followup earnings briefing scheduled for next Tuesday in Tokyo, so perhaps we'll find out more about the company's plans then.