Could the next gen handheld actually be hitting Japan this year afterall? Jump inside for the scoop.

As we draw ever closer to the fated September 29th conference regarding the 3DS launch details, a couple of things have creeped up that might tell us that, at the very least, Japan will be getting the 3DS this year.

First of all, a Japanese accessory designer posted on his twitter that his designed products would go on sale on November 20th. On top of that, Japanese newspaper Asahi Shimbun Nippon has reported that Paper Mario 3DS is going to be advertised and sold this year.

It's down to a matter of days now. Do you believe the 3DS will be out this year in Japan? Let us know below.