The physical release of Pokémon Rumble World is now available for pre-order on the Nintendo UK store, prior to its release on 22nd January 2016.
#Pokémon Rumble World is now available to pre-order from the #NintendoUKStore! https://t.co/kF1hPRjF7k pic.twitter.com/mBGKWlTM4S
— Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK) December 15, 2015
The title has been available via the 3DS eShop since April and can be downloaded for free. The difference between the two is that the downloadable version is free to play, but has micro-transactions available to purchase more diamonds, whereas the physical copy gives you unlimited diamonds.
You can pre-order the game here.

…..okaaaay. But may I ask:WHY? & does anyone really care?
I played this a while ago & I was BEYOND IMPRESSED!
& YES! I know it’s not for adults or young adults but do kids really get a kick out of using your favorite pokemon to headbutt each other?
Not quite sure I see the point. Pay 30 bucks on gems and you get the exact same thing. Are people really clamouring for a physical release of it that badly?
great for those that still rather have a physical copy (like me)