Super Famicom Edition New Nintendo 3DS XL Pre-Orders Open For Japan

Nintendo Japan has announced that the special edition Super Famicom New Nintendo 3DS XL is available for pre-order. The Super Famicom Edition New 3DS XL costs 21,600 yen and 514 yen for shipping. You’ll have until April 27 at 11:59 AM JST to put in a pre-order. Included in the box is The Super Famicom Edition New 3DS XL hardware, theme download code, a stylus, a 4GB micro SDHC memory card, AR cards, easy start guide, user manual, and warranty certificate. 

Nintendo 3DS XL To Be Discontinued In Japan

The Nintendo 3DS XL (Known as the 3DS LL in Japan) will soon end production in Japan. The line is being discontinued in Japan following the release of the “new” 3DS LL. News of the handheld's discontinuation came from Nintendo's website, where the page for the 3DS LL has the notification, ending production soon. This is not surprising as the regular sized 3DS sells better then the 3DS LL in Japan.