Does Nintendo's software release schedule indicate a December 3DS launch?

Around this time of the year, Nintendo often givens us a look at their upcoming software titles for the next quarter or so. However, their recent software schedule may be more revealing than initially thought.

The Big N announced an absolutely stellar line-up of triple-A titles at this year's E3, yet nearly all of those games are being release between now through November 21st. This leaves a big, open window for December. If only the company was planning a big console launch; oh wait!

The upcoming Nintendo 3DS handheld is scheduled to release prior to March 2011, but a release date has not been confirmed. Based on the company's software schedule, I think it's very likely we can expect a December or January launch for the handheld. A specific 3DS release date is expected late September.

Until then, continue theorizing.