A legendary pokemon figure is available with pre-order of the regular edition of either game, with Groudon releasing with Omega Ruby, and Kyogre with Alpha Sapphire. This early purchase benefit has only been confirmed in Japan, and it has not be confirmed whether or not other regions will also be able to receive these limited figurines.
These figurines are noticeably different than the ones that come with the steelbook editions of the games that you can purchase at the Nintendo UK store.
Hardcore Gamer: It’s been awhile since we’ve gotten to see characters from Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. Years ago the release of Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby were a big hit. Most recently however, you could battle leaders of Team Aqua and Team Magma in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. So, maybe that’s why a couple of new 3DS themes are being released.
App Trigger: "Much of the magic of the original Pokemon games centered around how we played with others. For Pokemon Switch, a new approach is needed."
After pouring hundreds of hours over 10 years into the beloved Pokemon series, Gazette gaming columnist Jake Magee’s time with it might be coming to an end, he writes.
TL;DR:
"I don't want to buy a Switch, The Pokemon Company is obviously developing Pokemon games for the Switch, so I am no longer going to play Pokemon."
There. That's basically everything in two sentences.
Why does Japan always get the cooler figurines?
If these pokemon games weren't mobile exclusive I would be more excited.. When is that fan-made Pokemon MMO coming out?
I wouldn't mind having one, but I don't want pay extra.