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Gamekult has a new interview up with Nintendo France’s Philippe Lavoue. Among other things, Lavoue discussed sales expectations for Switch.

So far, Nintendo is seeing pre-orders similar to those of Wii in France. The company also expects to sell 800,000 units this year, which would be the lifetime sales of Wii U. That includes 95,000 units on day one with a near 100 percent conversion rate with Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

Gray is currently more popular than the neon option at the moment. However, Lavoue thinks things will ultimately shift in the opposite direction.

This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:

Horizon: Zero Dawn (PS4) – 9/9/9/9
Subara City (3DS) – 9/8/8/8
Winning Post 8 2017 (PS4/PS3/PSV) – 8/8/8/8
Doraemon the Movie: Nobita no Nankyoku Kachikochi Daibouken (3DS) – 8/7/8/6

Pokémon Shuffle’s weekly update is here, with the main highlight being a Mega Competition, in which players can potentially win a Meteorite (able to Mega-evolve Rayquaza to Mega-Rayquaza). To earn the Meteorite, players must face a Shiny Mega Rayquaza in a fast-paced battle. The competition will run until February 28. Players will earn rewards based on their ranking, with the prizes as follows:

  • Meteorite, 10 Raise Max Level, 10 Mega Speedup: Top 100 EU/150 NA
  • Meteorite, 7 Raise Max Level, 7 Mega Speedup: Top 200 EU/300 NA
  • Meteorite, 5 Raise Max Level, 5 Mega Speedup: Top 500 EU/700 NA
  • Meteorite, 4 Raise Max Level, 4 Mega Speedup: Top 900 EU/1,300 NA
  • Meteorite, 3 Raise Max Level, 3 Mega Speedup: Top 1,900 EU/2,700 NA
  • Meteorite, 2 Raise Max Level, 2 Mega Speedup: Top 3,800 EU/5,400 NA
  • Meteorite, 1 Raise Max Level, 1 Mega Speedup: Top 5,700 EU/8,100 NA
  • Meteorite, 1 Mega Speedup, 1 Skill Booster M: Top 7,600 EU/11,000 NA
  • Meteorite, 1 Disruption Delay, 1 Exp. Booster L: Top 9,400 EU/13,000 NA
  • 1 Attack Power, Disruption Delay, Exp. Booster L: Top 11,000 EU/16,000 NA
  • 1 Attack Power, 1 Disruption Delay: Top 13,000 EU/19,000 NA
  • 1 Attack Power: All other players
  • Anyone who already owns the Meteorite but qualifies for it will receive a Level Up.

    There are also stages for Cradily, Armaldo, and Terrakion. All of these will also run until the 28th.

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    Amazon is now taking pre-orders for the two new 3DS game localizations NIS America announced last week. RPG Maker Fes is up here, and Culdcept Revolt (originally released by Nintendo in Japan) is up here. For those in Canada, you can find RPG Maker Fes here and Culdcept Revolt here.

    Nintendo’s Hong Kong Facebook page shared a few new screenshots from Fire Emblem Echoes today. Get a look at the images in the following gallery:

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    Minecraft: Wii U Edition

    This week’s Wii U/3DS-specific UK software sales are as follows:

    Wii U

    1. Minecraft: Wii U Edition – Nintendo
    2. Super Mario 3D World – Nintendo
    3. New Super Mario Bros. U + Luigi U – Nintendo
    4. Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
    5. Star Fox Zero – Nintendo
    6. Just Dance 2017 –  Ubisoft
    7. Lego Dimensions – Warner Bros. Interactive
    8. Paper Mario: Color Splash – Nintendo
    9. Mario Party 10 – Nintendo
    10. Pokken Tournament – Nintendo

    3DS

    1. Pokemon Sun – Nintendo
    2. Pokemon Moon – Nintendo
    3. Super Mario Maker – Nintendo
    4. Dragon Ball Fusions – Bandai Namco Entertainment
    5. Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World – Nintendo
    6. New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Nintendo
    7. Mario Kart 7 – Nintendo
    8. Tomodachi Life – Nintendo
    9. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D – Nintendo
    10. Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Nintendo

    Source: Chart-Track

    This week’s UK software sales are as follows:

    Individual formats

    All formats

    Source 1 Source 2

    It’s time for the latest Famitsu‘s most wanted games chart. New entries include Fire Emblem Echoes and The Great Ace Attorney 2.

    Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between February 2 and February 8.

    Below are the latest Nintendo products that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers:

    * Save 20 percent on pre-orders with Amazon Prime or Best Buy’s GCU. 20 percent off pre-orders on Amazon Canada as well. On Amazon UK, it’s £2 off.

    United States

    Switch

    Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
    Zelda: Breath of the Wild Expansion Pass (new) – Amazon
    Super Bomberman R – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
    1-2-Switch – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
    The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ – Amazon, GameStop
    Skylanders Imaginators – Amazon, GameStop
    Just Dance 2017 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
    Has Been Heroes – GameStop
    Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
    Puyo Puyo Tetris – Amazon, GameStop
    LEGO City Undercover – Amazon, GameStop
    Disgaea 5 Complete – Amazon
    Arms – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
    Splatoon 2 – Amazon, Best Buy, Splatoon
    NBA 2K18 – Amazon, Best Buy
    The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Amazon, Best Buy
    Fire Emblem Warriors – Amazon, Best Buy
    Super Mario Odyssey – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
    Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Amazon, Best Buy
    FIFA – Amazon, Best Buy
    Minecraft: Switch Edition – Amazon, Best Buy
    Redout – Amazon, GameStop
    Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 – Amazon, Best Buy
    Minecraft: Story Mode – The Complete Adventure – GameStop

    Switch add-ons

    Switch Pro Controller – Best Buy, GameStop
    Joy-Con (L/R) – Gray – Amazon
    Joy-Con (L) – Gray – Amazon
    AC adapter – Amazon

    Switch accessories

    Switch Hybrid Cover – Amazon
    Switch Game Traveler Deluxe System Case – Amazon
    PDP Nintendo Switch Elite Player Backpack – Amazon
    PDP Nintendo Switch Starter Kit – Amazon
    PDP Nintendo Switch Premium Console Case – Zelda Edition – Amazon
    PDP Nintendo Switch Secure Game Case – Mario Edition – Amazon
    PDP Nintendo Switch Secure Game Case – Zelda Edition – Amazon
    PDP Nintendo Switch Official Play & Charge Car Adapter – Amazon
    PDP Nintendo Switch Starter Kit – Mario Icon Edition – Amazon
    PDP Nintendo Switch Premium Zelda Chat Earbuds – Amazon
    PDP Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Gel Guards – Red – Amazon
    PDP Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Gel Guards – Blue – Amazon
    PDP Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Gel Guards – Gray – Amazon
    PDP Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Armor Guards (2) Pack – Red – Amazon
    PDP Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Armor Guards (2) Pack – Blue – Amazon
    PDP Nintendo Switch Premium Console Case – Amazon
    PDP Nintendo Switch Deluxe Game Case – Amazon
    PDP Nintendo Switch Premium Console Case – Zelda Edition – Amazon
    PDP Nintendo Switch Zelda Collector’s Edition Screen Protection & Skins – Amazon
    PDP Afterglow LVL 1 Chat Communicator for Nintendo Switch – Amazon
    PDP Nintendo Switch Starter Kit – Link’s Tunic Edition – Amazon
    PDP Nintendo Switch Premium Console Case – Mario Edition – Amazon
    HORI Game Card Case 24 (Zelda Breath of the Wild Version) – Amazon
    HORI Tough Pouch (Black) – Amazon
    HORI Game Card Case 24 – Amazon
    HORI Compact Playstand – Amazon

    Wii U

    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
    Zelda: Breath of the Wild Expansion Pass (new) – Amazon
    Darksiders Warmastered Edition – Amazon

    3DS

    Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns (pre-order for capybara plushie) – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
    Mario Sports Superstars – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
    Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition – New 3DS only – Amazon, GameStop, Best Buy
    Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia – Amazon, GameStop
    Fire Emblem Warriors – Amazon, GameStop

    Systems

    Pikachu New 3DS XL – GameStop

    amiibo

    Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Link (Rider) – Best Buy, GameStop
    Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Link (Archer) – Best Buy, GameStop
    Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Zelda – Best Buy, GameStop
    Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Bokoblin – Best Buy, GameStop
    Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Guardian – Best Buy, GameStop
    Fire Emblem Echoes – Alm & Celica – Best Buy

    Accessories

    Retro Fighters Pro NES Controller to NES Classic Edition Adapter – Amazon

    Books

    The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts – Amazon
    Pokemon Sun/Moon: Alola Region Collector’s Edition Pokedex & Postgame Adventure Guide – Amazon
    Pokemon Sun/Moon: Alola Region Edition Pokedex & Postgame Adventure Guide – Amazon
    Zelda: Breath of the Wild Collector’s Edition guide – Amazon (save $16)
    Zelda: Breath of the Wild guide – Amazon (save $10)
    Zelda: Breath of the Wild Deluxe Edition guide (new) – Amazon (save $32)
    The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 3 – Amazon
    The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Vol. 1 – Amazon
    The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 4 – Amazon
    The Art of Splatoon – Amazon
    The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 5 Amazon

    Other

    Zelda 30th anniversary concert album (new) – Amazon
    Zelda: Breath of the Wild: Link Nendoroid (Deluxe Version) – Amazon
    Zelda: Breath of the Wild: Link Nendoroid – Amazon

    Canada

    Switch

    Zelda: Breath of the Wild
    1-2-Switch
    Super Bomberman R
    The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+
    Skylanders Imaginators
    Puyo Puyo Tetris
    Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
    LEGO City Undercover
    Disgaea 5 Complete
    Arms
    Splatoon 2
    The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
    Fire Emblem Warriors
    Super Mario Odyssey
    Xenoblade Chronicles 2
    FIFA
    Redout

    Switch add-ons

    AC adapter
    Joy-Con (L/R) – Grey
    Joy-Con (L) – Grey
    Joy-Con (R) – Grey
    Joy-Con (L/R) – Neon Red
    Joy-Con Strap (Grey)

    Switch accessories

    PDP Switch accessories
    HORI Switch accesories

    Wii U

    Darksiders Warmastered Edition
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

    3DS

    Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns
    Mario Sports Superstars (with amiibo card)
    Runbow Pocket Deluxe Edition – New 3DS only

    amiibo

    Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Link (Rider)
    Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Link (Archer)
    Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Zelda
    Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Bokoblin
    Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Guardian

    Books

    The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts
    Pokemon Sun/Moon: Alola Region Collector’s Edition Pokedex & Postgame Adventure Guide
    Pokemon Sun/Moon: Alola Region Pokedex & Postgame Adventure Guide
    Zelda: Breath of the Wild Collector’s Edition guide (save $20)
    Zelda: Breath of the Wild guide (save $13)
    The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 3
    The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Vol. 1
    The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 4
    Art of Splatoon
    The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 5

    UK

    Switch

    Zelda: Breath of the Wild
    1-2-Switch
    Super Bomberman R
    Skylanders Imaginators
    Just Dance 2017
    Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
    LEGO City Undercover
    Disgaea 5 Complete
    Arms
    Splatoon 2
    The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
    Super Mario Odyssey
    Fire Emblem Warriors
    Xenoblade Chronicles 2
    FIFA

    Switch add-ons

    Switch Pro Controller
    Joy-Con Wheel Pair
    Joy-Con Charging Grip
    Joy-Con (L) – Grey
    Joy-Con (R) – Grey
    Joy-Con strap (Neon Blue)
    Joy-Con strap (Neon Red)
    Joy-Con strap (Grey)
    Accessory set
    AC adapter

    Switch accessories

    HORI Switch accessories

    Wii U

    Darksiders Warmastered Edition
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

    3DS

    Dragon Ball Fusions
    Mario Sports Superstars (with amiibo card)
    Yo-kai Watch 2: Bony Spirits
    Yo-kai Watch 2: Fleeshy Souls

    Systems

    Switch (grey)

    amiibo

    Mario Sports Superstars amiibo cards

    Books

    The Legend of Zelda: Art and Artifacts
    Pokemon Sun/Moon: Alola Region Collector’s Edition Pokedex & Postgame Adventure Guide
    Pokemon Sun/Moon: Alola Region Pokedex & Postgame Adventure Guide
    Zelda: Breath of the Wild guide – standard
    Zelda: Breath of the Wild guide – Collector’s Edition
    The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Vol. 1
    The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 3
    The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 4
    Art of Splatoon
    Super Mario Encyclopedia (new)
    The Legend of Zelda: Legendary Edition, Vol. 5

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