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Tales of the Abyss will finally be making its way to the Japanese 3DS eShop next month. Today, Bandai Namco announced that the digital version will arrive on December 3 for 2,980 yen.

A special Tales of the Abyss 3DS theme is also in the works. It will normally be priced at 100 yen, but those who purchase the game from the eShop through January 4 can receive it for free.

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In the latest issue of Famitsu, results of an online customer satisfaction poll for the New 3DS were published. Here’s a look at the responses:

Which did you purchase – the New Nintendo 3DS, or the New Nintendo 3DS XL?

– XL has been more popular
– 41% went with the standard New 3DS
– These consumers stated reasons like the portability of the smaller model and the custom faceplates
– 56% chose the XL model
– Chose the XL for the larger screen
– 3% bought both

What feature made you decide to purchase a New Nintendo 3DS?

– New C-stick and the improved head tracking 3D functions

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Those who own a Japanese 3DS system can now begin filling in a puzzle for Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker. It’s not available overseas as far as I’m aware, but we’ll probably see it when the game comes closer to its western release. We’ll keep you updated.

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Hori previously announced red and green Super Mario Bros. controllers that are made with Smash Bros. Wii U in mind. A yellow, Pikachu-themed controller is also in the works.

The Pikachu controller plugs into a Wiimote like the Mario Bros. versions. It will be compatible with Smash Bros. Wii U and features the turbo function with three speed settings.

The controller goes on sale in Japan on December 20. Pricing is set at 3,434 yen.

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