Pok?mon Sun & Moon-themed New Nintendo 3DS XL announced

With Pok?mon-mania in full effect, Nintendo is looking to capitalize on the surging popularity of the series leading up to the release of Pok?mon Sun and Pok?mon Moon for the Nintendo 3DS on November 18th. So they’ve announced a brand new, limited “Solgaleo and Lunala Black Edition” New Nintendo 3DS XL system which will go on sale on October 28th for $199.99.

The slick black New Nintendo 3DS XL system doesn’t include eitherPok?mon Sun or Pok?mon Moon, but Nintendo has announced a $79.99 Pok?mon Sun and Pok?mon Moon Dual Pack that includes both games along withs two codes that will unlock 100 Pok? Balls each.

Check out some product shots and the announcement below.

“Solgaleo and Lunala Black Edition” New Nintendo 3DS XL:

To prepare for the launches of both the Pok?mon Sun and Pok?mon Moon games on Nov. 18, fans will be able to purchase a New Nintendo 3DS XL system inspired by the games starting on Oct. 28 at the suggested retail price of $199.99. That?s three weeks before the games come out ? plenty of time to break the system in before diving into the new Pok?mon adventures (sold separately). The limited-edition system sports a slick black color with both of the new Legendary Pok?mon, Solgaleo and Lunala, gracing the cover.

?This year marks the 20th anniversary of the beloved Pok?mon series and people have never been talking about Pok?mon more,? said Doug Bowser, Nintendo of America?s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. ?Playing Pok?mon Sun and Pok?mon Moon on this new Pok?mon system is the best way for fans to show their love for this iconic series.?

When the games launch on Nov. 18, fans can also purchase the Pok?mon Sun and Pok?mon Moon Dual Pack, which includes both games, as well as two codes that will unlock 100 Pok? Balls each. The Dual Pack will be available at select retailers at a suggested retail price of $79.99.

Pok?mon Sun and Pok?mon Moon introduce players to the latest edition of the Pok?mon core series. Taking place in the tropical Alola Region composed of numerous islands, the games include many new features to the series, including a new battle system called Battle Royal, powerful new Z-Moves and the ability to ride several different Pok?mon with Pok? Ride.