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[Nickovic]

SMASH BROS N3DS SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY.jpg

 

[Hinchy]

Looks like there's a Xenoblade 3DS port coming, and it seems like it might be exclusive to the new 3DS with its improved CPU. But then again it might just look better on new 3DS.

 

[Aiii]

So, isn't this going to lead to 'New' 3DS exclusive games?

Nah, just some remappings with games putting the two extra buttons on the touchscreen for old 3DS devices instead of on ZL and ZR.

No reason to sacrifice potential sales for a couple of extra buttons.

 

[Dr. Buni]

I am kind of salty about playing Smash on the 3DS XL without the second stick... :/ Thanks, Nintendo.

 

[FillerB]

That Isabelle faceplate...

 

[Zhao_Yun]

Is the screen resolution still the same?

edit: why did they move the location of the pen again? -_-

 

[dmcAxle]

C-Stick and ZR button? Yes I'll gladly upgrade to XL and buy this Smash machine.

 

[Volotaire]

Slightly larger screens? Nice. We need a US date.

Much more than that.

 

[Carl]

That second stick is lol

 

[dh4niel]

Second stick? Bullshit, that's just a nub! I wonder how much life the 3DS has in it to even use those new features.

 

[Pezking]

Now I'm really looking forward to the next batch of first party games that will hopefully be announced soon!

The available ones worked flawlessly with just one stick, so there have to be games in the pipeline that will take full advantage of the new control options!

Seems like the lifespan of the 3DS will be a lot longer than expected...I'm fine with that!

 

[Impeccable]

3DS2?

 

[Amir0x]

Niiice

 

[Keyser Soze]

 

[Ondore]

OK, that 2nd stick looks like ass, and if I main this I have to buy a new memory card.

But then they announced Xenoblade 3DS only works on the new model and it's like "welp, where do I send the check".

 

[slash3584]

New 3DS LL 18,800
3DS LL 19,440

So it's cheaper iirc. Really nice.

Selling my 3DS XL right now.

Is there a way to keep my e-shop games?

 

[The Giant]

Fucking Day 1.

 

[FantasticMrFoxdie]

Better 3D? I hope that means a better screen (although no res increase is still a pisser).

Second stick is a good move, though I'm not sure that the nipple style was the right way to go. Guess I'd need to try it.

Disappointed that there's no spec bump. The machine's just too weak.

I *think he said HD videos and there is a spec bump.

*I have no clue what Iwata was saying just trying to piece it together

 

[pelicansurf]

Nah, just some remappings with games putting the two extra buttons on the touchscreen for old 3DS devices instead of on ZL and ZR.

No reason to sacrifice potential sales for a couple of extra buttons.

Hmmm. Not true anymore.

 

[VLiberty]

Games exclusive to the new console? Is this some kind of joke or misinterpretation? I won't believe it

 

[Mysterious]

Why doesn't the XL have changable covers?

 

[Copenap]

Wtf? You're coming with a second sticknow? And mote buttons? Wtf???

 

[Corto]

I.... really don't understand the point of this.

It's far too late for them to be able to add buttons and a second analog "stick" at this point in the game, no game will make mandatory use of them and eliminate the entire current 3DS userbase and if it's literally just the old circle pad being jammed in, that thing is dead in the water outside of Monster Hunter.

Not to mention that second tiny little laptop style nub is in possibly the least ergonomic position I've ever seen.

It's a stopgap device. They're preparing the future portable device, trying to make a smooth transition from this model to the next handheld that will be built from the start with a second analogue and 2 extra shoulder buttons.

 

[Lan_97]

Second analog, second set of shoulder buttons, faster cpu for miiverse/eshop/etc. This directly addresses most of my hardware complaints from the beginning.

 

[coughlanio]

Comes out a week after I leave Japan, I probably would have picked one up on a lark.

 

[Storm Raider]

So I bought the gold Zelda one for nothing?

I wanted the definitive 3DS but now a new one is coming out?

Come on.

 

[Occam]

Why no proper analog stick on the right side, Nintendo??????

 

[ThoughtsOfSpeaking]

I love how every practical hardware revision that has been predicted this gen (3DS losing 3D, 3DS gaining 2nd analog, XBone with no Kinect, Vita with internal memory and a lower quality screen) has not only released but proven skeptics wrong.

This also will serve as a test if a more powerful hardware revision actually splinters a userbase or do users just grumble and upgrade.

I honestly believe its the latter.

 

[massoluk]

Betrayalton on new stick and shoulder buttons, but they got me by the balls, day one.

Nintendo, you bastard.

 

[TheWorthyEdge]

Interchangeable covers/shells are pretty neat.

 

[Amir0x]

Games exclusive to the new console? Is this some kind of joke or misinterpretation? I won't believe it

It has a new CPU, and new buttons. Of course some games will only function with the new 3DS.

It's more like a middle upgrade solution until the next handheld they have, maybe they're trying to stretch things out until they figure out a meaningful way to approach their next handheld considering the emergent mobile trends.

In any event, it works for me.

 

[Baron von Loathsome]

Guess I'll have to upgrade. I've thinking about doing so, anyway.

 

[catmario]

SHOCK AND AWE.....

I'm gonna piss my pants....

 

[Death Metalist]

Uh what? This was hella surprising to me. After 1000000 versions of 3DS, I didn't expect another new one lol. I am not in the handheld market, bought a Vita and play it from time to time just abit however, I wonder what the people who bought 3DS's before XL was even announced feel like.

 

[markot]

Noice.

 

[Harlock]

So glad I never upgrade my original 3ds. The time has come.

 

[Aru]

Games exclusive to the new console? Is this some kind of joke or misinterpretation? I won't believe it

I think it'll probably be some kind of DSi-enhanced like games that you can still play on older models but have some exclusive functionnalities on new ones.

EDIT: I guess I was wrong (ie: Xenoblade 3DS).

 

[StayDead]

It's only £92 for me to buy the New Nintendo 3DS.

Like hell am I not doing that.

HYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYPEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

 

[pixlexic]

This also will serve as a test if a more powerful hardware revision actually splinters a userbase or do users just grumble and upgrade.

I honestly believe its the latter.

Eh yeah it worked for the Gameboy color so why not?

 

[SmokyDave]

I *think he said HD videos and there is a spec bump.

*I have no clue what Iwata was saying just trying to piece it together

It sounds like there's been a CPU bump, yeah. Xenoblade appears to be the first 'exclusive' title, but it sure as shit won't be the last.

I'm really hoping that the screens have been improved as a result of the new 3D tech. I'd happily trade my old XL for a new 'OG' 3DS if that's the case.

 

[Sakura]

Damn Nintendo seems on the ball with this 3DS stuff. That's a really nice upgrade.
And the ability to swap plates is really cool and will probably make them a nice chunk of change.

 

[ArchedThunder]

Games exclusive to the new console? Is this some kind of joke or misinterpretation? I won't believe it

It has a stronger CPU

 

[toddhunter]

So is it still regio....

I know the answer.

 

[Hours Left]

Everything about this sounds amazing.

Except for the fact that the custom face plates seem exclusive to the smaller one. :/

 

[Shiggy]

The better 3D sounds good, but my 3DS Xl with the Cc Pad Pro still looks much more comfortable.

 

[sublimit]

That second "stick" looks bad...

My thoughts too. Both the "stick" itself as well as its placement.

 

[Deleted member 17706]

So is it still regio....

I know the answer.

You might be surprised!

 

[nampad]

This is what the 3DS should have been from the get go. May think about getting one now.

 

[Pie and Beans]

Wait what the fuck. There are actually games that will be exclusive to the New 3DS? Is this a fucking joke?