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Limited-Edition Pokemon X/Y 3DS XLs Offered in Japan

Nintendo announced on Thursday that it is offering two limited-edition Pokémon X/Y versions of the Nintendo 3DS XL handheld console in Japan. "Xerneas and Yveltal Blue" will be offered at retailers and the "Premium Gold" version will be only be sold at Japan's Pokémon Centers. Xerneas and Yveltal are mascot Pokémon for the upcoming Pokémon X/Y games.

Both sets will include the the 3DS XL itself (known as the 3DS LL in Japan), a touch stylus, a four-gigabyte SDHC memory card with either Pokémon X or Y preloaded, six AR cards, a simple startup guide, a manual, and warranty information. Each set will cost 22,800 yen (about US$228).

Pokémon X & Pokémon Y will be released worldwide on October 12 for US$39.99.

[Via Hachima Kikō]