Upcoming Japanese eShop releases (1/6/16) – Mario Kart 64 and more
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Several new titles are coming to the Japanese eShop on January 6. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital downloads:
Wii U Virtual Console
Super Mario 64 DS (DS, 950 yen)
Mario Kart 64 (N64, 1,028 yen)
Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn of Souls (GBA, 702 yen)
3DS Download
Dokopon Choice Hunter x Hunter Color Version Vol. 2 – 5,000 yen
Dokopon Choice Hunter x Hunter Color Version Vol. 3 – 5,000 yen
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Japanese Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 Wii U Virtual Console trailer
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Nintendo released an official video for Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 on the Japanese Wii U Virtual Console. Watch it below.
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Splatoon Wii U bundle essentially sold out in Japan
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 19 Comments
Media Create mentioned last week that Wii U bundles have been helping move hardware units in Japan. The Splatoon and Super Mario Maker sets gave the system a big push in particular during the week of December 7, and that has continued since then.
Regarding the Splatoon bundle, this has for all intents and purposes sold out. Nintendo said on Twitter that it has reached the estimate quantity, so production/shipping has been ended. Consumers who are interested in the Wii U are advised to check out sets such as the ones featuring Super Mario Maker and Genei Ibun Roku #FE.
Yet another Monster Strike commercial
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Mixi has published yet another commercial for its 3DS game Monster Strike. You can view it below.
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A better look at the Japanese Pokken Tournament boxart
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Images, Wii U | 3 Comments
We posted the Japanese boxart for Pokken Tournament a little while back, but it was a bit tough to make out. A higher quality image has since appeared on Amazon Japan – look at it above.
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Japan getting latest Pokemon New 3DS cover plates in February
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in New Nintendo 3DS, News | 4 Comments
Update (12/25): Bumped to the top. Here are some more photos of the cover plates that allow us to see them a bit better:
Original (12/24): More New 3DS cover plates based on Pokemon has been announced for Japan. On February 27, the design pictured above will be sold. Pricing is set at 2,000 yen.
Media Create software sales (12/14 – 12/20) – Top 50
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./00. [3DS] Monster Strike
02./01. [3DS] Monster Hunter X #
03./00. [PS4] Fallout 4 #
04./02. [3DS] Yo-Kai Watch Busters: Red Cat Team / White Dog Squad
05./03. [WIU] Splatoon #
06./04. [WIU] Super Mario Maker #
07./09. [3DS] Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer #
08./08. [3DS] Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam
09./13. [3DS] Disney Magic World 2 #
10./16. [3DS] Rhythm Heaven: The Best+
11./14. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition
12./00. [PSV] Miracle Girls Festival
13./00. [PS4] JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven
14./00. [PS3] JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven
15./00. [PSV] Exist Archive: The Other Side of the Sky
16./17. [3DS] Sumikko Gurashi: Omise Hajimerundesu
17./00. [PS4] Exist Archive: The Other Side of the Sky
18./21. [3DS] Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon
19./26. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf #
20./23. [3DS] The Legend of Zelda: TriForce Heroes
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Monster Strike sold through 46% of its initial shipment in Japan
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Monster Strike sold 438,000 copies in its first week in Japan. While the game definitely sold quite a bit, it doesn’t tell the full picture. Media Create shares more about how the game performed in its latest report.
Media Create notes that Monster Strike sold through 46.26 percent of its initial shipment. Given the game’s market scale, the sales tracker feels that this is a rather concerning result. Simple calculations of Monster Strike stock in the city (perhaps Tokyo) are estimated at around 500,000 units, so it is needed to observe the sales movement at the upcoming New Year’s holiday.
Aside from Monster Strike, we have one more tidbit about the latest Japanese sales. During the week of December 14, Wii U sold 165.52 percent compared to last week. New 3DS (including XL) was at 128.25 percent week-over-week.
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Japan’s best-selling games of November 2015
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The latest issue of Famitsu has shared a listing of the top 30 best-selling games in Japan for the month of November 2015. You can check out the full results below.
2DS finally reaching Japan in February with Pokemon 3DS Virtual Console bundles
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The 2DS has been available in the west since October 2013. In Japan, the system will finally launch in February.
Nintendo announced four bundles today which come with a 2DS and a copy of either Pokemon Red, Blue, Green, or Yellow on the 3DS Virtual Console. Consumers will also receive a code for Mew in X, Y, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire, plus an opportunity to nab the Pokemon in these classic releases. The package is topped off with a map, theme, and sticker set.
These 2DS bundles will release in Japan on February 27. Pricing is set at 9,980 yen each.
