Nintendo reveals the "New Nintendo 3DS" and "New Nintendo 3DS LL"
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You realize that Nintendo has been selling their branded SD cards since the days of the original Wii. You can still use your own card.
New 3DS Lineup
No glaring logo? That fixes my hate of the Smash design! =D
Nintendo is actually showing a new feature of the new 3DS. Automatic brightness to preserve battery power.
Not sure what there is to translate there. It's just the price and what each set includes. The system, a touchpen, a 4gig microSD card, manuals, 6 AR cards. No adapter.
Ray Wonder
Founder of the Wounded Tagless Children
The 3DS XL screen will be the same size as the current one. IIRC
Looks fantastic and I can't wait to buy one!
Sort of can't believe all the complaints when for years all I've heard was people wanting a revision with a second stick.
I don't think people are complaining about the second stick (although I don't like the placement to be honest)
Thinking logically, yes, they wouldn't start a new branding for retail versions of a port exclusive to a hardware revision.
Seriously, have you heard of the DSi?
That picture is demonstrating an optional feature that auto adjusts the brightness based on battery life.
MichMasteR
Banned
So when is this one going to be released? wish it were region free -.-
Uncle Rupee
Banned
Take your fingers out of your ears (eyes) and actually read what people are saying to you.
The added CPU power is minimal. It is mainly being used up by the OS enhancements, which include REAL-TIME EYE-TRACKING to negate the 3D ghosting effect. That shit doesn't come for free and the system will reserve that bandwidth for that feature at all times. Therefore we can expect that very few games will actually be exclusive to the new iteration, and the ones that are probably won't even be localized.
MADGAME
Member
I don't know, why don't you go check.
It was useless anyway, unless you had some external requirement to disable all wifi signals. On a full charge, disabling wifi saved a mere five minutes of battery power.
please come out in time for smash, please Nintendo...
I am pretty annoyed, my Zelda 3ds XL has a smashed screen so I can't play smash, but I don't want to buy a new one if these are on the way out soon...
Please clarify Nintendo EU please!
The new ones look great though I am excited.
Could I get a mudkip one please, like the pikachu one just with 100% more mudkip.....
I am pretty annoyed, my Zelda 3ds XL has a smashed screen so I can't play smash, but I don't want to buy a new one if these are on the way out soon...
Please clarify Nintendo EU please!
The new ones look great though I am excited.
Could I get a mudkip one please, like the pikachu one just with 100% more mudkip.....
Putosaure
Member
Oh come on Ninty...
Well, I'm in HYPE MODE now, I did'nt expect that at all (just like when they announced the 2DS, but back then it was weird announcement)
I hope we in EU will get the smooth New 3DS with SNES-coloured buttons though !
Ah. Looking at the screenshots kuppy posted, that's thankfully not the case. It still has an opening on one side to slide it in.
That nub on the bottom next to the headphone symbol, that's the stylus.
Honestly don't see myself buying this. I really doubt there will be enough games that I have to play on it that won't be backwards compatible with the original 3DS. Xenoblade is cool and all but I already own and played that on my Wii. They would need some seriously heavy hitters to get me to contemplate getting this.
The colored buttons aren't on the LL...? Unless you mean the colored letters.
A bit passed because that second stick should have been in from the very beginning. Can barely afford to buy one iteration per generation so I won't be getting this. But I suppose it's good news that Nintendo are acknowledging the needs of a handheld for future generations.
It does confirm once and for all that I'm waiting several years after release before buying a Nintendo handheld. As a day one buyer of DS and 3DS, who stubbornly refused to upgrade, I've been caught out too many times.
Will be interesting to see how much software they release to support the New 3DS. I fear it's going to be a lot and I'll miss out on all of it, but for now I can comfortably live without Xenoblade.
It does confirm once and for all that I'm waiting several years after release before buying a Nintendo handheld. As a day one buyer of DS and 3DS, who stubbornly refused to upgrade, I've been caught out too many times.
Will be interesting to see how much software they release to support the New 3DS. I fear it's going to be a lot and I'll miss out on all of it, but for now I can comfortably live without Xenoblade.
StreetsAhead
Member
Will probably end up getting this. My current OG 3DS has a faulty power button (pressing select or the home button too hard turns off the system) and the upgraded features seem decent enough.
Thanks. Too bad about no screen IQ improvements, the 3DS could really use it.
if the screens are better or if a bunch of exclusive games are announced then ill consider it but for the most part this update seems pointless.
3DS is mid life not end life like the hardware kids want you believe. I think the never ending cell phone upgrades have younger people warped in how hardware updates should work.
hopefully $119 and $149. 3ds overdue for a price cut and the profit margin is massive.
3DS is mid life not end life like the hardware kids want you believe. I think the never ending cell phone upgrades have younger people warped in how hardware updates should work.
hopefully $119 and $149. 3ds overdue for a price cut and the profit margin is massive.
Sammy Samusu
Member
Same here, but a high quality 16GB (enough for me) costs only $10. It could have been worse I guess.
Crazymoogle
Member
I wouldn't be surprised if the NA model comes with a MicroSD card...
Gameboy / Light / Pocket
Gameboy Color: new cartridge mode
Nintendo DS / DS Lite
Nintendo DSi / XL: new cartridge mode
3DS / 3DSXL / 2DS
n3DS / n3DSXL: new cartridge mode
Pretty much business as usual. I guess you could be made they didn't integrate the CPP earlier as forecasted by sprsk, but this new edition was basically on schedule. Only the GBA didn't have a new mode and it got a backlight instead, which was arguably the biggest qualitative leap forward possible at the time.
Gameboy / Light / Pocket
Gameboy Color: new cartridge mode
Nintendo DS / DS Lite
Nintendo DSi / XL: new cartridge mode
3DS / 3DSXL / 2DS
n3DS / n3DSXL: new cartridge mode
Pretty much business as usual. I guess you could be made they didn't integrate the CPP earlier as forecasted by sprsk, but this new edition was basically on schedule. Only the GBA didn't have a new mode and it got a backlight instead, which was arguably the biggest qualitative leap forward possible at the time.
Yes, proper colors placement and proper naming... ^_^
dat famicom color buttons
I could triple-dip, but:
- I hope custom covers will be available for both models, I much prefer LL... Covers are a wonderful idea, especially when you fear any scratch to the console.
- I also prefer colored button on the standard one
Any chance that the skins for menu are made available for normal LL?
vagabondarts
Member
I'm enjoying the meltdowns, honestly.
Now, if they required the new hardware to play smash brothers I could understand the outrage.
But they don't.
Enjoy smash brothers and don't upgrade if you can resist.
Now, if they required the new hardware to play smash brothers I could understand the outrage.
But they don't.
Enjoy smash brothers and don't upgrade if you can resist.
DrROBschiz
Member
Ray Wonder
Founder of the Wounded Tagless Children
You're speaking like you know for sure, that's why I asked. At this point your just arguing with your assumptions. I'll let it go there.
...that's my point? There ARE exclusives. That makes this so scummy. I doubt Xenoblade won't be localized...
I'm liking the new additions and tweaks to existing tech.
Will wait for region code clarification, since that is the deciding factor in my willingness to buy a Nintendo handheld. 3DS would already be mine if it weren't for that issue. I don't play hardware, but I sure as heck play software, and as such region codes are do or die features for me.
That said, If I am allowed to whine on a high level: I wanted the more brilliant SNES button colors, not these creamy subdued ones. Primary colors good.
Also, that nub is kind of minimalistic, but I'll take it. Better than nothing, or Franken3DS.
Will wait for region code clarification, since that is the deciding factor in my willingness to buy a Nintendo handheld. 3DS would already be mine if it weren't for that issue. I don't play hardware, but I sure as heck play software, and as such region codes are do or die features for me.
That said, If I am allowed to whine on a high level: I wanted the more brilliant SNES button colors, not these creamy subdued ones. Primary colors good.
Also, that nub is kind of minimalistic, but I'll take it. Better than nothing, or Franken3DS.
I hope you don't think I was referring to you specifically. Your questions ate as legitimate as anyone elses. Yours just happened to be the last comment I read.