A special version of Project X Zone, shown above, is available from the launch of the game on October 11th. This is not a limited edition though. It’s simply the first print run of the game, meaning it’ll cost the standard price of ¥6,280. This version includes an original box, a booklet with character information, and a CD with the game’s soundtrack.

Reggie Fils-Aime of Nintendo has confirmed that software sales for the 3DS are outpacing the software sales for the DS, explaining that:

In its first 14 months versus the first 14 months of Nintendo DS, the Nintendo 3DS has managed to sell 10.5 million physical games so far.

This figure exceeds the pace that was set by the best-selling system of all time.
Combined with the hardware sales, the 3DS is having quite a good run so far.

Nintendo has revealed that many third-party titles will be available on the 3DS as a digital download, including:

Castlevania: Mirror of Fate
Kingdom Hearts 3D
Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion
Scribblenauts Unlimited

This is definitely a step in the right direction for Nintendo.

Amazon of Japan has published this list, revealing the best-selling products in their video games category between December 1st, 2011 and May 31st, 2012. The top five products were:

Final Fantasy XIII-2
One Piece: Pirate Warriors
Mario Kart 7
Monster Hunter 3G
Super Robot Wars Z
The white version of the 3DS itself managed to grab the twelfth spot on the list.

I was sure Nintendo would release a redesigned 3DS (such as the 3DS XL) next year, but Miyamoto has said that he is “satisfied with the 3DS hardware as it is” and feels “like it’s the best for this generation”. As a result:

What we’re thinking about right now is probably going to be for a future generation of handheld.

That doesn’t mean we should expect to see what comes after the 3DS in a couple of years. Nintendo always starts to work on the next thing as soon as they’re finished with the current thing. But now I’m curious if we’ll see any sort of redesign. What do you think?

Reggie Fils-Aime has confirmed that Animal Crossing: Jump Out is still in development for the 3DS. There’s no further word on anything about the game, but at least it hasn’t been shelved.

There were rumblings of a 3DS XL announcement at E3 2012, but they were disregarded by Nintendo. Hideki Konno of Nintendo, however, did “express his affinity for the DSi XL’s increased real estate” and said that

“he finds the larger screen is much easier to gaze upon”.

In the past, Reggie Fils-Aime has expressed a similar favour of larger screens. It makes me wonder if those reports were simply wrong about the timing of the 3DS XL. I still think it could be on its way.

5th Cell is working on Scribblenauts Unlimited for the Wii U and the 3DS. In the handheld version, there is support for StreetPass which allows you to exchange solutions to the game’s puzzles with people that you pass in the street. The game itself will available before the end of 2012.

Nintendo has released a 3D trailer for New Super Mario Bros. 2. You can download it on your 3DS via the eShop. You can click here to see the 2D version.

Nyko has unveiled the Nyko Power Grip Pro. It’s essentially a Circle Pad Pro and battery-life extender in a sleek, ergonomic shell that protects your 3DS from dings and scratches. It will be available in October andthe Power Grip Pro will retail for $29.99.