Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, News, Wii U | 1 Comment

The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:

PS4 – 27,069
New 3DS LL – 14,092
Vita – 8,853
2DS – 7,404
New 3DS – 2,700
Wii U – 1,919
PS3 – 763
Xbox One – 752
3DS – 370
3DS LL – 77

For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:

PS4 – 30,154
New 3DS LL – 15,905
Vita – 8,772
2DS – 8,203
New 3DS – 2,983
Wii U – 2,430
PS3 – 814
3DS – 346
Xbox One – 323
3DS LL – 71
PS VR – 51,644

And here are the software charts:

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 99 Comments

Switch, Nintendo’s next major platform, is just on the horizon. The system is due out in less than half a year. With Switch though, Nintendo isn’t pulling all of its eggs in one basket – at least not yet.

President Tatsumi Kimishima mentioned during a press conference today that Switch and 3DS are entirely different. More importantly though, he said Nintendo will continue to develop software for 3DS.

Beginning next year, Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World, Mario Sports Superstars, Ever Oasis, Pikmin, and the localized version of Dragon Quest VIII will head to 3DS. It’s unclear what Nintendo has in store beyond this. We also don’t know how long 3DS development will continue.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch | 38 Comments

Switch is just a few months away from launching around the world. Thankfully, before then, it sounds like Nintendo will be offering consumers some hands-on time with the system. President Tatsumi Kimishima suggested during a press conference today that there will be some occasions in which consumers will be able to test play Switch prior to release.

Separately from that, Kimishima said he’s confident that after Switch’s full unveiling, people will understand that it would be different from 3DS.

Also, as mentioned earlier today, Switch won’t be sold at a loss though Nintendo will be listening to what consumers feel is an appropriate price for the platform.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Videos | 0 comments

A new trailer is live for Saiki Kusuo no Psi-nan: Shijou Psi-dai no Psi-nan!?, a soon-to-be-released Japanese 3DS game from Bandai Namco. Check it out below.

In other news, Saiki Kusuo no Psi-nan: Shijou Psi-dai no Psi-nan!? has received a demo in Japan. Five missions are included in total.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, New Nintendo 3DS, News | 0 comments

PixelMaker started out as a Wii U app earlier in the year. Nostatic Software just created a 3DS version, which came to Europe earlier in the month. The indie developer has now confirmed a release date of October 27 – this Thursday – in North America.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 105 Comments

Nintendo isn’t ready to divulge how much Switch will cost. However, president Tatsumi Kamishima did say today that the company is listening to what consumers expect when setting price. He also reiterated that the system won’t be sold for a loss.

Kimishima also mentioned that Nintendo is planning on shipping two million Switch units this fiscal year, which ends in March.

Just as we’ve heard over the past week, there will be no announcements regarding specs and price this year.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 6 Comments

Nintendo has reported its earnings release for the second quarter of fiscal year 2016.

First, here’s a look at hardware for the quarter:

Getting down to some of the nitty-gritty:

And some analysis and comments from Nintendo:

During the six months ended September 30, 2016, we saw strong trends for the global release of Kirby: Planet Robobot. On the hardware side, Nintendo 2DS saw sales growth. The release of the smart device application Pokémon GO led to increased sales of software in the Pokémon series released in the past and drove the Nintendo 3DS family hardware sales growth, particularly outside of Japan. The sales volume for hardware this period was 2.71 million units (19% increase on a year- on-year basis), while software held steady with the previous year at 19.23 million units sold.

For the Wii U console, we have decided to ship 0.8 million units this fiscal year, based on our forecasts of comprehensive demand for Nintendo hardware. Activity has conformed to our expectations from the start of the fiscal year, with hardware sales volume of 0.56 million units (53% decrease on a year-on-year basis). There were no hit titles this period to compare with Splatoon and Super Mario Maker last year, so the software sales were 8.3 million units (33% decrease on a year-on-year basis).

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 11 Comments

As part of its latest financial results, Nintendo has sent out some information detailing its latest million sellers as well as an updated release schedule. Both can be viewed below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 0 comments

This week’s 3DS eShop charts are as follows:

Software

1. Mario Kart 7
2. Pokemon Yellow
3. Pokemon Red
4. Monster Hunter Generations
5. Severed
6. Pokemon Blue
7. Super Mario Bros. 3
8. Super Mario World
9. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice
10. Gurumin 3D
11. Animal Crossing: New Leaf
12. Chase: Cold Case Investigations
13. Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
14. Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
15. Zelda: A Link to the Past
16. Dragon Quest VII
17. Azure Striker Gunvolt 2
18. EarthBound
19. Breath of Fire
20. Mega Man X2

Videos

1. Pokemon Sun/Moon Special Demo Version Video
2. First look at Nintendo’s new home gaming system
3. Evolved Forms Starter Pokemon – Pokemon Sun/Moon
4. Version-exclusive Pokemon – Pokemon Sun/Moon
5. More Ultra Beasts Debut – Pokemon Sun/Moon
6. Severed E3 2016 Trailer
7. Yo-kai Watch 2 TV Spot
8. Yo-kai Watch 2 Overview Trailer
9. Get a Special Munchlax – Pokemon Sun/Moon
10. Yo-kai Watch 2 E3 2016 Trailer
11. Pokemon Sun/Moon – Demonstration – E3 2016
12. Ultra Beasts & Aether Foundation – Pokemon Sun/Moon
13. Disney Magical World 2 – Nintendo Direct Trailer
14. Pokemon Yellow Trailer
15. Gurumin 3D Trailer
16. Starter Pokemon for Pokemon Sun/Moon Revealed
17. Yo-kai Watch 2 – Exclusive Jibanyan Medals
18. Pokemon Rumble World Trailer
19. Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice Trailer
20. More Pokemon Revealed for Pokemon Sun/Moon

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 30 Comments

Were you concerned that Nintendo showed most of its big cards with last week’s Switch announcement video? Well, don’t worry: the company may still have a surprise or two in store for its new system. A Nintendo spokesperson told the Wall Street Journal, “We haven’t shown everything.”

Switch’s debut trailer did reveal several important aspects. Rumors of it being a hybrid device are confirmed, and we also know that it features cartridges and detachable controllers. In terms of the known quantities, Nintendo will need to talk about Switch’s launch lineup, price, and details about how the system works before March.

Unfortunately, it sounds like we’ll need to wait until the beginning of next year for the next big news update. This is something that the Nintendo spokesperson reconfirmed to the Wall Street Journal.

Thanks to Jake for the tip.

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