Media Create sales (7/10/17 – 7/16/17)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 46 Comments
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
New 2DS LL – 43,315
Switch – 31,906
PS4 – 28,569
New 3DS LL – 12,101
PS4 Pro – 7,649
Vita – 4,655
2DS – 1,901
New 3DS – 1,242
Xbox One – 200
Wii U – 146
PS3 – 129
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
Switch – 26,256
PS4 – 22,704
New 3DS LL – 11,849
PS4 Pro – 7,067
Vita – 4,572
2DS – 2,196
New 3DS – 845
Wii U – 164
PS3 – 148
Xbox One – 72
And here are the software charts:
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Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux trailer compares original and new battle graphics
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments
Last week, Atlus issued a trailer showing how the field graphics in Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux have improved from the original DS game. Now a similar video has popped up for the battle graphics. Check it out below.
石田Dです。今回はバトルのグラフィックについて。悪魔ドットはそのままですが、背景を3Dモデルへ変更、禍々しげなエフェクトを追加。演出速度の切り替えを実装しました。表現力を上げつつ快適性がアップした訳です! https://t.co/7MisKByEwS #メガテン #DSJ pic.twitter.com/CnE94skqsO
— 『真・女神転生』シリーズ公式 (@megaten_atlus) July 19, 2017
Lots of Dragon Quest XI footage
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments
A lengthy video has come online showing Dragon Quest XI in action. A bunch of footage captured from a V Jump live stream can be found below.
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Four Hey! Pikmin wallpapers added to My Nintendo in North America
Posted on 7 years ago by Andrew in 3DS, General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
My Nintendo members in North America can now redeem four new Hey! Pikmin wallpapers from the rewards page.
You can choose from a background of the official box art, a Red Pikmin, a Blue Pikmin, or a Yellow Pikmin. Each one is 50 Platinum Points and they come in eleven different resolutions.
The Hey! Pikmin wallpapers can be found here and last until November 1st.
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Japanese 3DS themes (7/19/17)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
A couple of new 3DS themes are out now in Japan. Here’s the lineup:
Dragon Quest XI – free
EGOIST: Eiyuu Unmei no Uta – 200 yen
The Bird – 200 yen
Cinnamoroll – 200 yen
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Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS update out now (version 1.1.7)
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 14 Comments
A new update has just gone out for Super Smash Bros. on Wii U and 3DS. Version 1.1.7 is available on both platforms.
Today’s update does what you would expect. After applying the patch, the Cloud, Corrin, and Bayonetta amiibo will be supported.
Note that after installing version 1.1.7, replays created in version 1.1.5 or earlier will no longer work.
Video: A look at the Dragon Quest XI 3DS theme
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments
Square Enix has released a new 3DS theme based on Dragon Quest XI in Japan. It doesn’t have any music, but the theme itself is still rather neat. You can get a look at it below.
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Pokemon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon – Ultra Dual Edition, Fan Editions announced for Europe
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 4 Comments
Update 2: The Fan Editions, along with the special Ultra Dual Edition, are all up on Amazon Germany here (thanks Bukyoku_AlSara).
Update (7/18): Fan editions are now up for pre-order on Amazon UK and Amazon France.
Original (7/12): The Pokemon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon Steelbook Dual Pack was announced for North America yesterday. In Europe, Nintendo will publish an Ultra Dual Edition and two Fan Editions.
The Ultra Dual Edition will contain copies of Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, a Steelbook, and two download codes for 50 potions. As for the Fan Editions, they’re single copies of the individual titles with a Steelbook.


New 2DS XL & 2DS – “Summer of fun” video
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 1 Comment
Nintendo of Europe published a new video promoting the New 2DS XL and 2DS under the name “Summer of fun”. Check it out below.
Wii U & 3DS online services maintenance taking place later today / tomorrow
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 0 comments
Nintendo has scheduled a maintenance period of about 2 hours and 40 minutes for “certain network services” for Wii U and 3DS later today / tomorrow. Below are the exact times:
– 5:50 PM PT (July 18) – 8:30 PM PT (July 18)
– 8:50 PM ET (July 18) – 11:30 PM ET (July 18)
– 1:50 AM in the UK (July 19) – 4:30 AM in the UK (July 19)
– 2:50 AM in Europe (July 19) – 5:30 AM in Europe (July 19)