The New 3DS and DSi are very comparable products in their nature. Neither system is a true leap to the next generation of Nintendo handheld hardware, but both act as notable upgrades over their predecessors. Given how similar the New 3DS and DSi are – at least in their purpose – it’s interesting to see just how similarly the two systems have sold in Japan thus far.

The New 3DS and New 3DS XL have sold over 500,000 units in five weeks, according to sales tracker Media Create. As it turns out, this was the same case for DSi. That system released on November 1, 2008 and sold over 500,000 units in five weeks.

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Pier Solar HD already launched in North America last week, but our friends in Europe are still waiting on the game. Thankfully, it appears that the wait won’t be much longer.

The European Wii U eShop is listing a November 27 release date for Pier Solar HD. It will be available or €12.49.

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The Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire soundtrack will be releasing in Japan in December.

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3DS themes are all the rage these days, and Bandai Namco is preparing one for Ace Combat 3D: Cross Rumble +. It will be available to those who pre-order the updated 3DS game. You can find a photo of the theme above.

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Following the re-announcement of Rodea: The Sky Soldier earlier this week, Kadokawa Games has refreshed the website for Rodea: The Sky Soldier. Access the page Access the new site here. There’s not much to see currently, but expect the site to be updated with plenty of content going forward.

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UK Pokemon fans hoping to try their luck at obtaining one of the few Eon Tickets being distributed can now sign up for the chance to win one. Participants are required to complete the entry form found here, which also includes all the terms and conditions of entry. The Pokemon Company will be choosing 15 different fans from around the area to travel to London on November 28th for a chance to meet Junichi Masuda of GAME FREAK who produced Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.

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