Yes, it's the same article, i think.
ニンテンドー3DSの先週1週間(2011年12月19日~25日)の販売台数は、年末商戦の効果もあり、週間販売台数では過去最高となる51万629台を記録
But it's also logic, since we know 3DS was at 3,6 millions last week also for Famitsu.
However, where's JAP Gaf? We need a good translation to put in the OP!