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[7threst]

I need this. Goddamnit, soooo good!

 

[Basileus777]

It begins.

And it probably ends not far from here.

 

[Dr. Buni]

Exclusive to the New 3DS only due to its increased CPU.

Fuck that.

 

[Paracelsus]

Talk about going the opposite direction, it should've been a Wii U remaster, dolphin-style.

 

[AbandonedTrolley]

So if this comes to the US will I need to pick up a new 3ds xl or will the one I have work?

You will need one of the new models that were announced today with the funky new buttons and additional stick.

 

[Amir0x]

Judging by the video it still seems like it's not necessarily up to par with the Wii version, I can see some places it's bursting at the seams. But still very nice.

 

[truestatic]

That is bullshit. Fuck you Nintendo.

Yeah, fuck you for releasing new games for new hardware!

 

[zeromcd73]

Wait, what?
So there will be two "classes" of 3DS users now?

Iwata said that there are several titles in development that take advantage of the increased CPU, so.... probably.

 

[Hours Left]

This direct was CRAZY.

 

[Shiggy]

Was already surprised to see this game being possible on the 3DS. So I guess it will flop once more

 

[Porcile]

This is why I only bought a 2DS.

 

[Synless]

Two classes of 3ds? What could go wrong?

 

[Cloud Strife]

True. Not for 3DS though, but for *New* 3DS

Noooooo

 

[mclem]

So, I'm sure plenty of people will find this super-awesome, cause having a big open-world RPG like that on a handheld seems very nifty, but here's a question: if you already own a 3DS, are you going to get another since they're saying you're SOL for games that demand more juice? Just a curiousity I need to answer.

I bought a Game Boy Color.

 

[Blue Ninja]

New 3DS only? Jesus christ, they might as well have given that thing another name.

 

[Skele7on]

ridiculous. so gooood!

 

[Tricky I Shadow]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBop-Dqp2ik

trailer

Dat frame-rate.

 

[JoJoSono]

Well you can have it like this or not at all.

I shouldn't have to buy a whole new 3ds to play a 3ds game.

Yeah, fuck you for releasing new games for new hardware!

New hardware? You mean a revision of old hardware? Oh boy I guess now I should just throw out my old 3ds xl because now it's worthless and the successor is here right? I guess I should be super happy as someone who already bought your old system, that Nintendo is open to making 3ds games that are unavailable to a large portion of 3ds owners. What good news!

 

[HawthorneKitty]

SO MUCH WANT!

 

[Guymelef]

Are we sure is not a tech demo?
Dat 10fps...

 

[Spieler Eins]

I was waiting for a new 3ds, but I won't be getting this. This doesn't look like a good version.

 

[Bulbagarden]

I literally only just bought the Wii version 2 days ago...*sigh*

 

[DrROBschiz]

Nintendo wins

Damnit VIDEOGAMES

I do not have enough money to ENJOY YOU

 

[giancarlo123x]

Yeah, fuck you for releasing new games for new hardware!

Well original 3ds owners are getting screwed over big time.

 

[Semajer]

I didn't ever think I'd see Xenoblade running on a 3DS. I suppose that old Streeetpass puzzle makes sense now.

 

[Demon Lizardman]

that means I will have to trade my old one with a new one.

 

[SmokyDave]

Interesting that it's exclusive to the new machine. That'll force the hand of many enthusiasts.

Jesus. Bioshock iOS has been redeemed.

 

[catmario]

I'm gonna piss my pants!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh my!!!! My Wii version gonna Cry!!!

 

[MicH]

WHAT

WHAT

HOLY SHIT! I do wish they made a HD Remaster for Wii U, but I will buy this as well even though I already played through the game. WOOO!

 

[Yukiari]

You will need one of the new models that were announced today with the funky new buttons and additional stick.

Thanks, welp there goes my purchase of a wiiu for the time being.

 

[CLBridges]

People ask for HD remake Xenoblade Nintendo makes Xenoblade demake. Hilarious.

My thoughts exactly. Honestly, who asked for this? And, on a new 3DS system you have to buy to play the game...lol no. Well, enjoy to whomever is looking to buy just for portability.

 

[matrix-cat]

That was the quickest "OMG" to "eh" I've had in recent memory. Why not just do a 4DS at this point, if you're already making games that don't work on the old ones?

 

[FlynnCL]

So this is the modern day Gameboy Color.

 

[Randdalf]

Interesting that it's exclusive to the new machine. That'll force the hand of many enthusiasts.



Jesus. Bioshock iOS has been redeemed.

Jaggyblade: Chonicles

 

[ozfunghi]

Not sure i like what i see... especially if it's exclusive to the new 3DS. Could have been smart to get the MonHun crowd to try it out and move them to Wii U for XcX.

But it really doesn't look that great in the trailer, need to see it on the 3DS resolution.

 

[SparkTR]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBop-Dqp2ik

trailer

Ha, screw that, I'd rather just play the Wii game on my Wii U. Sometimes there's just too much of a cost for portability.

 

[vareon]

I don't know why I'm so happy I can now spend $260 for a new 3DS and Xenoblade instead of $200 for a new Xenoblade.

But I'm so happpyyyyyyyyyy

 

[Principate]

Well original 3ds owners are getting screwed over big time.

TBF it wasn't going to run on the OG 3DS. This is basically like the DSi games.

 

[chakane048]

North American version in 2 years, hopefully.

 

[ugoo18]

So wait this is also exclusive to the New 3DS because of it's CPU.............

What's the point of this again?

They split the 3DS fanbase and as opposed to helping to further boost visibility for X on the WiiU with a remake of Xenoblade that's been clamored for since X was announced they instead put that remake on the 3DS because?

 

[HawthorneKitty]

I literally only just bought the Wii version 2 days ago...*sigh*

That means you can play it twice, lucky you!

 

[Yasumi]

Exclusive to the New 3DS only due to its increased CPU.

And people said a revision that just added a stick would split the userbase. Oh Nintendo.

 

[GasProblem]

So you need to buy a new 3DS to buy Xenoblade with a worse framerate, draw distance and textures.

Woo!

I don't really get the excitement.

Well, I was kinda holding off on playing the Wii version I never finished because I was expecting a HD version but I guess I can play it now

Wonder how many games will be exclusive for the 'new' 3DS.

 

[Synless]

Fuck, I already know I will buy this. I just got my Zelda 3DS XL a couple months ago too.

 

[Kinsei]

So, I'm sure plenty of people will find this super-awesome, cause having a big open-world RPG like that on a handheld seems very nifty, but here's a question: if you already own a 3DS, are you going to get another since they're saying you're SOL for games that demand more juice? Just a curiousity I need to answer.

Nope. I bought it day 1 on the Wii, and I'm not buying an updated version of a handheld just to play one game.

I really hope that this doesn't become the norm for Nintendo.

 

[danthefan]

So it's not going to work on my 3DS XL?

Well fuck that.

 

[kurahador]

Well...fuck!! I just bought 3dsxl earlier this year too.

 

[DeuceGamer]

So, I'm sure plenty of people will find this super-awesome, cause having a big open-world RPG like that on a handheld seems very nifty, but here's a question: if you already own a 3DS, are you going to get another since they're saying you're SOL for games that demand more juice? Just a curiousity I need to answer.

I will be. Not sure exactly when but I've been wanting to put my Xelda 3DSXL up to keep it in pristine condition. I grabbed a Mario Kart 7 3DSXL complete with box (and game still installed) for $90 at a Pawn Shop for my daughter. Was waiting until they got another 3DSXL in that was in good shape with no scratches and preferably with the box. Instead I ill be holding out longer to get the new 3DS (maybe 3DSXL). I'm probably in the minority though,

 

[Doogdogg]

Xenoblade continues to cost a good fortune to play.

 

[duckroll]

So wait this is also exclusive to the New 3DS because of it's CPU.............

What's the point of this again?

They split the 3DS fanbase and as opposed to helping to further boost visibility for X on the WiiU with a remake of Xenoblade that's been clamored for since X was announced they instead put that remake on the 3DS because?

This is an easy title to show people how much more powerful the new hardware is. Nintendo's plan is to extend the 3DS generation for a few more years without a huge leap in hardware. So this is basically the first showcase title for 3DS 2.0.