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

3DSLL – 101,667
3DS – 60,410
PS3 – 34,167
PSP – 16,903
Vita – 9,712
Wii – 3,590
Xbox 360 – 1,495
PS2 – 747
DSi LL – 241
DSi 211

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

3DSLL – 117,435
3DS – 51,441
PS3 – 17,035
Vita – 13,091
PSP – 12,217
Wii – 3,001
Xbox 360 – 2,063
PS2 – 723
DSi – 196
DSi LL – 157



REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Mario Kart fans are getting a limited-edition bundle to help keep their engines revving through the holidays. On Dec. 2, Nintendo is offering a Blue/Black Nintendo 3DS XL with Mario Kart 7 pre-installed on the system for a suggested retail price of $199.99. If purchased separately, the system and the game would be offered at suggested retail prices of $199.99 and $39.99 respectively, making this another great Nintendo value for holiday shoppers.

The portable Nintendo 3DS XL system offers two screens that are 90 percent larger than the original Nintendo 3DS and let owners see even more amazing 3D details. Owners can watch their karts zoom across the track in 3D without the need for special glasses. The system also includes the Nintendo eShop, a one-stop shop for downloadable new games, Virtual Console games, free game demos and full downloadable versions of retail games. Users can also enjoy augmented-reality features and Nintendo Video, a channel filled with free one-of-a-kind 3D videos.


Until January 31st next year, Club Nintendo Europe is giving out a free downloadable copy of New Style Boutique whenever you register a European version of the Nintendo 3DS XL. I mean you could claim a copy of Super Mario 3D Land, New Art Academy, Freakyforms Deluxe or Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask instead, but I’m not sure why you’d want to.

At the moment the promotion is only valid for residents of the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Russia, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Portugal and the Netherlands. You’ll also need to redeem your download code before January 31st.

Via Nintendo Europe


Famitsu will be revealing a new Monster Hunter 4 weapon in its December 13 issue. This week’s magazine features a silhouette of a weapon with large three prongs. Fans will need to wait until the specified date for more information.

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Anyone remember the Touch Detective games? BeeWorks made a couple of them early on in the DS’ lifecycle, and then the IP vanished.

After a five year hiatus on handhelds, the series has returned – this time on the 3DS.

Just like the previous Touch Detective games, Success Corporation is publishing (and possibly making) “Osawari Tantei Nameko Daihanjou” in Japan. The title launches in February for 3,990 yen.

Osawari Tantei Nameko Daihanjou was originally a PC browser game. Thanks to Famitsu, we know that it will feature new aspects. Local and online play are included.

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This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:

Yakuza 5 (PS3) – 10/10/10/10
Paper Mario: Sticker Star (3DS) – 9/9/9/9


This video is very much like the Japanese and North American Nintendo Direct minis we’ve posted over the past 24 hours. European gamers will likely be interested in this one in particular, though.



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