Hard-core Nintendo fans wait two days as Nintendogs takes on New York. Miyamoto visits Nintendo World Store and unlocks secret breed.

REDMOND, Wash., Sept. 27 -- This weekend Nintendo hosted two major Nintendogs events in New York. On Sunday, some 1,500 people lined up at the Nintendo World Store in Rockefeller Center to meet legendary Nintendo video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto. Dedicated fans staked out the first spots in line as early as 2:30 a.m. Friday -- more than two days before the event began. Some came specifically for the event from as far away as France, Canada and South Carolina, and eventually the line wrapped around several city blocks.

Miyamoto signed T-shirts, current and classic video games and consoles ranging from the original Nintendo Entertainment System to Nintendo GameCube. While only the first 200 people were guaranteed a meeting with Miyamoto, hundreds of others received a special gift from him as he unlocked the secret Jack Russell terrier breed in Nintendogs and shared his trainer information. The special feature moved from person to person through the line via the wireless abilities of the Nintendo DS. Owners also were able to share a special voice message from Napoleon Dynamite actress Haylie Duff.

On Saturday, a dozen real-life pooches changed the catwalk into a dogwalk as they showcased the latest in puppywear in the Nintendogs Doggy Fashion Show in Riverside Park. The clothes were the creations of Little Lilly, designer to the stars' dogs. A few of the dogs were available for adoption through the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, which received dozens of adoption inquiries and multiple donations.

"It's no secret that Nintendo has the best, most loyal fans in the world, said Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of sales and marketing, who also met with fans at both events. "These events demonstrated that Nintendogs has huge momentum to carry it through the holidays."

The smash-hit Nintendogs already has sold more than 1.5 million units worldwide. Nintendogs, made exclusively for Nintendo DS, went on sale in the United States on Aug. 22 and became an instant sensation. The week of Sept. 5, Nintendogs even was the subject of a weeklong plotline in the popular syndicated comic strip 'FoxTrot.' Retailers nationwide are reporting shortages, although Nintendo ensures new puppy litters are on their way.

Jason's Comments: I would've got Miyamoto to sign my NES...if I hadn't sold it! I miss my NES games.