Pikachu-themed 3DS XL coming to Japan

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Available exclusively in Pokemon Centres for those who pre-order between August 25 and September 14.

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A Pikachu-themed 3DS XL is coming exclusively to Japan in September, and will only be available in Pokemon Centres to people who pre-order the console in a limited three-week period.

The console, which has a yellow exterior and white interior, with Pikachu pictured on the top of the handheld, will cost 18,900 yen (around £151.60).

Fans who pre-order the rare 3DS LL (as it is known in Japan), between August 25 and September 14, will be able to collect their new console from one of the Pokemon Centres across Japan when the system launches on September 15.

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Thel-Win-Man

*sigh* Another reason to add to the list of 'Why I'm moving to Japan'.........
Posted 20:03 on 17 August 2012
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CharleSketch

Bummer, Japan always gets the cool special edition consoles.
Posted 15:00 on 17 August 2012

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