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Japan's Pikachu 3DS XL Looks Like It Wants To Hug You

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by Kyle Hilliard on August 18, 2012 at 11:21 AM

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This model of the 3DS XL is only coming to Japan (for now), but that doesn't mean you can't look at it and strongly consider trying to import it.

You can only get it at Pokemon Centers in Japan by pre-ordering it between August 25 and September 14, which will probably make importing it difficult.

For some reason, playing a game like Resident Evil: Revelations seems like it would be inappropriate on this 'Pikachu wants to hug you edition' 3DS XL. I would feel bad knowing that all this crazy violence is occurring behind Pikachu's cute face.

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Filed under: News, Japan, pokemon, Nintendo 3DS, 3ds, Pikachu, 3ds xl, xl

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by ABeastNamedTariq Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 11:27 AM

It's cute and everything, but the two cameras make it look like it has nipples, haha.
by Ace Delos Santos Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 11:31 AM

Hopefully this makes it worldwide, and I wonder what other special 3DS will release.... I want a Donkey Kong 3DSXL :)
by PsychoLOLogist Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 11:32 AM

If it were Bulbasaur, Squirtle, and Charmander instead, it'd be more awesome. But that's because Bulbasaur is my favorite. =D
by ITS ME MARIO Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 11:33 AM

I still have my Pikachu N64.That I don't want.Now that Im older the black one seems less kiddie when I take it out to play.
by Azurekite619 Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 11:37 AM

I have a Pikachu PC that I'm currently using to type this comment. I don't think a Pikachu 3DS would be much better
by Emanuel Tanase Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 11:37 AM

Looks cute!
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by Hannibal Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 11:39 AM

Oh COME ON Nintendo! Send that thing over here and I promise that I'll buy it day one.
by NCito Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 11:40 AM

Aren't 3DSs region-locked, so you could only play Japanese games on it if you tried to import it?
by Jonozilla Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 11:54 AM

Ughhhh he looks like something that crawled out of the Black and White anime.
by Alex Beyer Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 11:59 AM

i like how pickachu has nipples now.
by The Destroyer Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 11:59 AM

WANT. WANT. WAAAAANT.
by ochomcawsome Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 12:01 PM

Pikanipples. That is all.
by GoldvsSilver Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 12:03 PM

Adorable.
by linkin park forever Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 12:05 PM

I need to get this
by Ownzoir Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 12:19 PM

Instead, I wish they had cover plates so when I get sick of bright yellow pocket monsters, I can just switch it off. Make it like a clip on because the adhesive ones I have gotten before don't stay on after a couple years.
by A Girl Not Named Charlie Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 12:19 PM

Please don't tell me I am the only one with a strong urge to nob on his chubby cheeks.
by ZestyNoodles Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 12:27 PM

I could totally love a Pikachu case! We need some more Pokemon Centers in America xD!
by rekoin Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 12:41 PM

There isnt even a 3ds pokemon yet!!!
by LGAR Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 12:43 PM

I'm Tempted.. If I did I would probably have to sell my current Japanese 3ds.
by Castille Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 12:48 PM

Need...want...must...have...