I loved this when I saw Japan had it, I'd love one of these.. Now if only I were able to justify buying another 3DS..

I hadn't even considered the thought of this having online multiplayer, so I certainly wasn't expecting it.
In a generation where games on rival consoles practically ALWAYS include online in co-op games I do think it seems a mistake to neglect it. The co-op mode in Pikmin 2 was great fun and having it available to play online would really have extended the Pikmin fanbase to new players.

Ah something up north for once! Think I'll have a venture over