This week’s Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [3DS] Mario Party: Island Tour – 132,668 / NEW
2. [PS3] Sengoku Musou 4 – 120,452 / NEW
3. [PS3] Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes – 119,615 / NEW
4. [PS3] J-Stars Victory Vs. – 118,240 / NEW
5. [PSV] J-Stars Victory Vs. – 97,821 / NEW
6. [PS4] Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes – 91,903 / NEW
7. [PS3] Pro Baseball Spirits 2014 – 63,898 / NEW
8. [3DS] Youkai Watch – 44,659 / 614,379
9. [PS3] Sengoku Musou 4 – 39,597 / NEW
10. [PS3] Dark Souls II – 37,285 / 292,482
11. [3DS] Game Center CX 3 – 33,618 / NEW
12. [PSV] Pro Baseball Spirits 2014 – 30,261 / NEW
13. [PSP] Pro Baseball Spirits 2014 – 27,823 / NEW
14. [PSV] Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth 2Â – 26,845 / NEW
15. [PSV] Phantasy Star Online 2 Episode 2 – 16,152 / NEW
16. [3DS] Hero Bank – 15,060 / NEW
17. [3DS] Kirby Triple Deluxe – 14,060 / 515,895
18. [3DS] Fossil Fighters: Infinite Gear – 13,512 / 107,413
19. [3DS] Dragon Quest Monsters 2 – 13,283 / 750,876
20. [3DS] Harvest Moon: Connect to a New Land – 10,293 / 186,473
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Media Create are as follows:
Vita – 35,374
PS4 – 30,201
3DS LL – 28,291
PS3 – 15,455
3DS – 11,985
Wii U – 9,982
PSP – 3,563
Vita TV – 1,754
Xbox 360 – 288
For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:
PS4 – 29,677
Vita – 28,270
3DS LL – 23,372
PS3 – 14,128
3DS – 10,772
Wii U – 7,654
PSP – 3,461
Vita TV – 1,447
Xbox 360 – 278
I wanted to make a separate mention of this, as I know that several of you have been anticipating Super Mario Bros. 3’s Virtual Console release. Yup – the game is finally coming to the states.
Today’s GBA Wii U VC lineup announcement finally confirms that Super Mario Bros. 3 is launching in North America on April 17 for both Wii U and 3DS. It’ll be available for $4.99.
Following the announcements made in Japan and Europe, Nintendo has shared details pertaining to the GBA Wii U Virtual Console for North America.
Three titles will be available when the service begins next week: Advance Wars, Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, and Metroid Fusion. More titles will follow throughout the month. Nintendo’s announcement reveals that GBA titles are priced at $6.99 and $7.99.
For Nintendo’s full announcement with April’s complete GBA Wii U VC lineup, read on below.
26th March, 2014 – Back in 2001, Nintendo delivered the next generation of portable entertainment in the shape of Game Boy Advance, a 32-bit handheld console with an intuitive design and a host of memorable titles. To celebrate some of the classic gaming moments delivered by this handheld gem, Nintendo will begin releasing Game Boy Advance titles on Nintendo eShop for Wii U Virtual Console starting next week, allowing fans and newcomers alike to enjoy some of gaming’s greatest highlights on the living room TV or o n their Wii U GamePad. In addition, Restore Points that save progress during gameplay and Miiverse connectivity both offer new features when enjoying these classic games.
A selection of GBA titles will be coming to Wii U from 3rd April, with a few of gaming’s most renowned characters kicking off the roster.
On 3rd April, three very different titles comprise the initial launch line-up:
Along with today’s screenshot, Sakurai passed along the following message on Miiverse:
Here’s a giant attack item, the Ore Club! It’s made of minerals mined on the mountain of the gods. This bulky weapon can even unleash tornadoes.
Kemco’s RPG Alphadia Genesis will be available on the Japanese Wii U eShop on April 2. Pricing is set at 1,944 yen.
Square Enix has confirmed another round of songs for Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call – this time pertaining to modern tunes. You can find the big listing below.
This week’s 3DS eShop charts are as follows:
Software
1. Pokemon Battle Trozei
2. Pokemon X
3. Pokemon Y
4. Yoshi’s New Island
5. Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters
6. Pokemon Dream Radar
7. SteamWorld Dig
8. Super Mario Bros.
9. Bravely Default
10. Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
11. Animal Crossing: New Leaf
12. Galaga
13. Monster Shooter
14. Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX
15. Super Mario Bros. 2
16. Mario Kart 7
17. The Legend of Zelda
18. Zelda: Oracle of Seasons
19. 3D Classics: Kirby’s Adventure
20. Weapon Shop de Omasse
Videos
1. Pokemon Battle Trozei – Announcement Trailer
2. Yoshi’s New Island – Launch Trailer
3. Yoshi’s New Island – Egg-otic Locales Trailer
4. Yoshi’s New Island – It’s a Shell of a Time Trailer
5. Yoshi’s New Island Trailer 6/11/13
6. Yoshi’s New Island – Teaser Trailer
7. Mario Kart 8 – Koopalings Trailer
8. Super Smash Bros. Champion of the Ring
9. Mario Golf: World Tour Teaser Trailer
10. Mario Kart 7 Video
11. The LEGO Movie Videogame Trailer
12. Pokemon Bank Trailer
13. Kirby Triple Deluxe Trailer
14. Dr. Luigi Trailer
15. Pokemon Dream Radar Video
16. Finding Luigi – Legend of Parkour
17. Super Mario 3D World Trailer 3
18. New Super Luigi U Trailer 6/11/13
19. Hyrule Warriors Teaser Trailer
20. Cube Tactics Trailer
Source: 3DS eShop
