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Metallic Red 3DS, Eevee XL coming to Japan

Nintendo will release two more 3DS editions across the Pacific, including an Eevee-themed/striped XL that will be sold through a lottery at Pokémon Center locations starting June 22.

The Metallic Red system is a standard-sized 3DS that will hit stores in Japan on June 13.

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Hella Pokémon 3DS XL mock-ups

Since you all enjoyed yesterday’s Poké Ball and Game Boy 3DSes, here’s a slew of XL mock-ups from Douglife (via ramenoodles). My fave out of the lot is definitely Wailmer at the bottom center.

[Update: Nintendo will put out an Eevee 3DS XL in Japan on May 15]

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All Pink 3DS XL, So Many Games deal for Europe

Great 3DS news for people who are not us (us being people in the U.S.) this morning! First we have the vibrant Pink 3DS XL — as opposed to the more muted Pink and White system we got for a limited time in the States — coming to the U.K. on May 31.

And then there’s Europe’s new “So Many Games!” promotion that will send you a download code for one of these games if you register three others from the list (you can even gift one you already own to a friend, if you a prefer):

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
Luigi’s Mansion 2
Fire Emblem: Awakening
LEGO CITY Undercover: The Chase Begins
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity
Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D
Animal Crossing: New Leaf

Waiting to hear from Nintendo of America…

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Animal Crossing: New Leaf 3DS XL bundle for the U.S.

As expected! Priced at $219, releasing with the game on June 9. It’s also coming to Europe on June 14. The system will include a pre-installed copy of Animal Crossing: New Leaf.

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Virtual Boy 3DS XL skin by GameThemedThings

What a simple, clever way to decorate a (red) 3DS XL! Of course, one problem with Virtual Boy references is that they’re inherently limiting; not that many people are going to recognize the look…

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Colored 3DS XL docks for Club Nintendo Japan

Please come to the U.S.! Those of us with 3DS XLs (especially the Pikachu XL owners lusting over the yellow base) would ensure that Nintendo ran out of stock in an hour.

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Wii U Deluxe/Nintendo 3DS XL stand

I forgot where I saw this a while back, but if you need something to hold your Nintendo 3DS XL (since these models don’t come with a dock like the standard 3DSes), the Wii U GamePad stand that comes with the Deluxe set works perfect as a stand.

Just thought I’d drop this protip for those of you picking up the Pikachu 3DS XL tomorrow! And share a photo of my Cat XL.

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Pikachu 3DS XL comes to U.S. on March 24

After white smoke billowed out of the official Pokémon Twitter account’s chimney yesterday, we knew this announcement was imminent.

Priced at $199.99 and packed with a 4GB SD card, this Pikachu Edition handheld will release alongside Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity — don’t forget that when you buy a 3DS XL and this game (or Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon), you can get a free download code for one of five first-party titles when you register both.

[Update: Target will have the system on sale for $160!]

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**Hold up, the Pikachu 3DS XL is in this U.S. Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity commercial**

A hint that the limited edition system will make an appearance in the States, or Nintendo of America trolling dudes?

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Yet another limited edition 3DS XL for Japan

This one is for the bundle Namco will release with its newly announced Disney Magic Castle: My Happy Life game, which hits Japan this July 11.

Players and their Miis will be able to meet over 80 Disney characters (e.g. Mickey, Winnie the Pooh, Aladdin), and collect more than 1,000 items. You can watch a Japanese trailer for the Animal Crossing clone here.

I imagine this will make it to the U.S. eventually. My message to Namco: No Goof Troop theme song, no sale.

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**Limited edition Shin Megami Tensei IV 3DS XL**

Number of limited edition 3DSes for third-party Japanese games that have also released in North America: 0.

Number of limited edition 3DS XLs that have released in North America: 0.

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**Europe’s Fire Emblem: Awakening 3DS XL bundle**

Even though Europe will receive Fire Emblem: Awakening a couple months later than North America, the region scored this nice exclusive. The rest of us are stuck with standard 3DS bundles, but Europe gets a 3DS XL limited edition bundle when the game releases on April 19. Awakening will also have slightly different boxart and a better looking logo in Europe (Kellam still gets snubbed, though).

Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate will also have special Wii U (32 GB) and 3DS XL bundles in Europe — the former will include a black console and a black Wii U Pro Controller, while the latter will offer a black 3DS XL. The Circle Pad Pro will also launch there on the same day.

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