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The New 3DS has been given three new color options in Europe: Orange + Black, Pearl White, and Pink + White. Check out a launch video below.


Play-Asia is again taking orders for the Nintendo Classic Mini: Famicom. To nab a system, head on over here. Keep in mind that these usually don’t last very long!

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Nintendo is once again conducting Wii U and 3DS early next week. Certain network services such as online play and rankings will be impacted for a couple of hours on Monday in North America, and Tuesday in Europe.

The schedule is as follows:

– 4 PM PT (November 14) – 6 PM PT (November 14)
– 7 PM ET (November 14) – 9 PM ET (November 14)
– 12 AM in the UK (November 15) – 2 AM in the UK (November 15)
– 1 AM in Europe (November 15) – 3 AM in Europe (November 15)

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To ring in the launch of the NES Classic Edition, a special event was held at Nintendo NY. We now have a few photos of the event straight from the big N. For a look at the fun last night, hit up the gallery below. You can also read their descriptions below.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, fans line up to be one of the first to purchase the Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition system, which comes loaded with 30 retro games, at Nintendo NY on Nov. 10, 2016.

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In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, a consumer plays Super Mario Bros., which is one of 30 classic NES games built into the Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition system at an event at Nintendo NY on Nov. 10, 2016

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If there’s one thing Monster Hunter is known for, it’s the various collaborations each game features. The latest issue of V Jump is now teasing a partnership with Detective Conan – otherwise known as Case Closed. According to the magazine, two pieces of armor based on the manga are planned, though no further details or images are included.

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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:

01./00. [PS4] Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare # (Sony Interactive Entertainment) {2016.11.04} (¥7.900) – 105.764 / NEW
02./00. [PS4] Dragon Ball: Xenoverse 2 (Bandai Namco Games) {2016.11.02} (¥7.600) – 66.035 / NEW
03./00. [PS4] Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey # (Koei Tecmo) {2016.11.02} (¥6.800) – 27.372 / NEW
04./05. [PS4] Battlefield 1 (Electronic Arts) {2016.10.21} (¥7.800) – 22.790 / 182.419 (-51%)
05./00. [PSV] Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey # (Koei Tecmo) {2016.11.02} (¥5.800) – 16.153 / NEW
06./01. [PS4] Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization #
(Bandai Namco Games) {2016.10.27} (¥7.200) – 15.825 / 86.696 (-78%)
07./02. [PSV] Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization #
(Bandai Namco Games) {2016.10.27} (¥6.100) – 15.732 / 85.381 (-77%)
08./04. [PSV] World of Final Fantasy #
(Square Enix) {2016.10.27} (¥5.800) – 14.757 / 61.917 (-69%)
09./07. [PS4] Titanfall 2 (Electronic Arts) {2016.10.28} (¥7.800) – 13.614 / 35.057 (-37%)
10./03. [PS4] World of Final Fantasy # (Square Enix) {2016.10.27} (¥5.800) – 12.842 / 66.018 (-76%)
11./10. [3DS] Monster Hunter Stories #
(Capcom) {2016.10.08} (¥5.800) – 11.698 / 260.425 (-24%)
12./11. [3DS] Mario Party: Star Rush (Nintendo) {2016.10.20} (¥4.700) – 10.595 / 51.246 (-25%)
13./17. [WIU] Minecraft: Wii U Edition (Microsoft Game Studios) {2016.06.23} (¥3.600) – 5.724 / 167.205 (+18%)
14./18. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition
(Sony Computer Entertainment) {2015.03.19} (¥2.400) – 5.272 / 911.215 (+14%)
15./15. [3DS] Yo-Kai Watch 3: Sushi / Tempura (Level 5) {2016.07.16} (¥4.800) – 4.635 / 1.301.522 (-8%)
16./06. [PS4] Berserk and the Band of the Hawk (Koei Tecmo) {2016.10.27} (¥7.800) – 4.582 / 32.751 (-84%)
17./09. [PS4] Mafia III #
(Take-Two Interactive Japan) {2016.10.27} (¥7.900) – 3.987 / 19.824 (-75%)
18./19. [WIU] Paper Mario: Color Splash
(Nintendo) {2016.10.13} (¥5.700) – 3.926 / 37.093 (-13%)
19./22. [3DS] Kirby: Planet Robobot
(Nintendo) {2016.04.28} (¥4.700) – 3.618 / 463.747 (+12%)
20./08. [PSV] Yahari Game Demo Ore no Seishun Love-Kome wa Machigatteiru. Zoku # (5pb.) {2016.10.27} (¥7.000) – 3.287 / 22.556 (-83%)

Last week, Capcom released the newest round of Monster Hunter Generations DLC for the month of November. View some footage of the content in the Twitch archive below.

Miitomo has been updated with more content. Users will find returning stages, along with some brand new items.

“Royal Elegence” is the returning stage theme. They provide the following:

– Fantasy princess tiara
– Fantasy princess dress
– Magical princess tiara
– Magical princess dress
– Princely crown
– Royal prince outfit
– Fantasy prince outfit
– Princely shoes
– Cat master
– Royal princess tiara
– Royal princess dress
– Princessy pearl slippers

And as far as the new items go, you can nab the following:

– Steampunk wings
– Hair bun covers
– Cute bob wig
– Tortoise shell glasses
– Robo-kitty headgear
– Robo-kitty body (set)
– Two-tone pullover fleece
– Mid-length duffle coat
– U-neck sweater + collared shirt
– Cozy jacket + dress
– Woolen houndstooth shorts
– Mid-length pleated skirt
– Side gore ankle boots
– Side-striped sneakers
– Colored stone necklace
– Gradient felt muffler

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News surfaced earlier today that Wii U production will soon be ending in Japan. Nintendo of America has since commented on the situation and provided an update regarding the console’s status in North America.

In terms of what’s happening in the states, Nintendo says “all Wii U hardware that will be made available in the North American market for this fiscal year has already been shipped to our retail partners.” Those who are interested are advised to keep check of availability with retailers.

Nintendo’s full statement reads:

“As recently posted by Nintendo on the Wii U website in Japan, Wii U production will end in the near future for the Japanese domestic market. We have nothing to announce in terms of exact timing.

We can confirm that as of today, all Wii U hardware that will be made available in the North American market for this fiscal year has already been shipped to our retail partners. We encourage anyone who wants Wii U to communicate with their preferred retail outlet to monitor availability.”

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If you’re looking for a way to reset the NES Classic Edition without having to press the button on the console itself, you might be pleased to hear that the Wii Classic Controller offers this functionality. Simply press the home button to do so. GameXplain shows it in action in the video below.

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