The New Nintendo 3DS XL is the more popular choice in Japan on launch

Cover Plates not a draw.

The New Nintendo 3DS models went on sale in Japan last week and the results are in! Just how well did it sell?

Numbers published by Famitsu have revealed that the New 3DS shifted 61,151 units while the 3DS XL the more popular choice with 172,332 units selling over the launch weekend period. That’s just under three times as more popular.

It seems the Japanese fancy the larger screen over the smaller one and the oh-so-cute cover plates!

We’ve been covering the New Nintendo 3DS all week, so hit up this link if you want to read more, this link if you want to watch more.

The New Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 3DS XL launch in Australia on November 21st. Sorry Europe!

Daniel Vuckovic

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