Nintendo’s cute little moneymakers are still cute and still making money.
The publisher revealed today that the latest entries in the Pokémon franchise, Pokémon X and Y, sold 4 million copies in the first two days. The games debuted worldwide Oct. 12 for the 3DS, and fans flocked to pick up or down the titles.
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For reference, Nintendo revealed that Pokémon Black and White sold 15.42 million copies, and Pokémon Diamond and Pearl sold 17.63 million since their launch. With 4 million already in the bag, X and Y are on a good pace to near those final numbers.
Pokémon X and Y are the first fully 3D games in the franchise’s history. They follow a new character in a region filled with several new pocket monsters. The games are available now at retail or through Nintendo’s eShop digital store for $40. Read our full review here and get some helpful tips here.