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

Nintendo has pre-installed a LOVEFiLM Instant app on some European Wii Us. It isn’t clear if every single territory in the contintent will be receiving the functionality, but the channel has been confirmed for Austria thus far.

It should be noted that the actual app isn’t working yet. Presumably it will go live when Europe’s day-one Wii U update is made available.

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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.

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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

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When Ubisoft’s Uplay application launches on Wii U, you’ll be able to download it through the eShop. The program itself allows gamers to earn units that can be used to receive rewards including new characters, maps, skins, and weapons.

Once the app is on your system, you can either log in to an existing account or create a new one. Making an account looks simple enough – there are screenshots of the process above.

Details about the Uplay app are as follows:

– Load the app and choose a game
– This allows you to discover exclusive services and rewards
– Earn Uplay units by completing specific Actions
– 4 Actions per game to unlock as you progress
– Select the Actions box to see what you’ve earned and learn how to earn each one
– Redeem Units to earn Rewards
– Choose the Rewards box to see details of already-owned Rewards and find out what you can unlock next
– Choose the Games box and discover more Actions and Rewards for all Ubisoft games you own
– Username: Shows Uplay username, personal quote and number of Units available
– Press the “+” button to view, edit and change your profile
– News: Keep up to date with upcoming Ubisoft releases and new downloadable content
– 6. Uplay TV, Friends & Shop: “Coming soon!”
– 4 Actions, 4 Rewards, 100 Units per game
– Can redeem units earned from one game and use them for another
– Can show list of actions and rewards
– Uplay option should appear in the main menu of the game
– Log into your account or make a new one
– You’ll then be notified when you’ve earned units while playing
– You can always see what Rewards are available by using Uplay on all your devices (Mobiles, Tablets, Consoles, PC or Web)
– Uplay in game reward: Find more details about the Actions and Rewards available in your Wii U games here

Screenshots of Uplay’s Wii U integration can be found above.

Thanks to Jake for the tip.

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