Oh forgot is it region locked?? I really wanna import alot of PAL and Japanese games that never seen the light of day out West :'(
I also might put my Zelda XL on ebay.
I also might put my Zelda XL on ebay.
Nintendo reveals the "New Nintendo 3DS" and "New Nintendo 3DS LL"
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Going forward I hope switchable covers, faceplates etc. becomes standards on consoles. Nintendo went crazy with custom 3DSs this generation and while I love having a Pikachu 3DS XL as opposed to a bland one, I don't like that I had to make a choice and missed out on a Zelda, Smash themed console etc. etc. The current practice also discourages buying consoles at launch, since it leaves you stuck with a bland consoles. If only the Gameboy Micro had been a hit.
When the new 3DS launches over here I'll have less hang ups about buying one when I know I shouldn't bother waiting for a special edition. The main draw for me is the faster UI and CPU though, weirdly. I hate how long it takes to do basic tasks on the 3DS. Not going to jump straight into getting one though, I think I'd much rather put the money towards a PS4. Nintendo should price this fairly generously. The technology is far from spectacular even in this improved model. And the majority of fans already own a 3DS....if they want a second sale a small selection of games exclusive to the new model likely won't be enough. It won't be enough for me, I doubt.
Anyway, guessing the lack of Direct at least in the EU was so this announcement doesn't cannibalise the sales of the new Smash Bros. 3DS console?
When the new 3DS launches over here I'll have less hang ups about buying one when I know I shouldn't bother waiting for a special edition. The main draw for me is the faster UI and CPU though, weirdly. I hate how long it takes to do basic tasks on the 3DS. Not going to jump straight into getting one though, I think I'd much rather put the money towards a PS4. Nintendo should price this fairly generously. The technology is far from spectacular even in this improved model. And the majority of fans already own a 3DS....if they want a second sale a small selection of games exclusive to the new model likely won't be enough. It won't be enough for me, I doubt.
Anyway, guessing the lack of Direct at least in the EU was so this announcement doesn't cannibalise the sales of the new Smash Bros. 3DS console?
jacksepticeye
Member
This is kinda shitty. Not making a new system or reiterating but making games specifically for it
ArchedThunder
Banned
So they increased the small model's screen by .38th of an inch? That's a small but nice upgrade. I think I'll go with the small model, I bought a 3DS at launch and then replaced it with an XL last year but I don't really like how the games look on the bigger screen.
McHuj
Member
The 360 launched with faceplates and no one gave a fuck. no one will give a fuck now as well.
Did everyone miss this? It looks like the 3DS XL wasn't a fluke and Nintendo for whatever reason thinks most consumers won't need the AC Adapter :/
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SpacePirate Ridley
Member
Argh and I was happy with my 3DSxl (bought it from a normal 3DS), but this new one seems a big improvement.
Crazymoogle
Member
Yes. Like every phone/portable device in the last few years outside of cameras, Nintendo has moved to MicroSD. It saves space on the chassis and may even be cheaper to implement (really; so few devices have full-size SD now...)
Uncle Rupee
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It doesn't say anything about the CPU
Rebel Leader
THE POWER OF BUTTERSCOTCH BOTTOMS
I knew it... BOUGHT
Shotgun Kiss
Member
Considering that this isn't a mere "revision", and some games will ONLY work on it (like Xenoblade Chronicles), calling it the "New 3DS" and making it look so similar to the existing 3DS is a TERRIBLE business move. Everybody is going to think this is just a model revision, meaning sales will be hurt, plus I can see a lot of people buying Xenoblade Chronicles, or other games, and then not being able to play them on their vanilla 3DS.
As soon as a system has exclusive games that can't be played on previous systems, it needs it's own identity. People are comparing this to the Game Boy Color, but there was a clear difference between the OG Game Boy and the Game Boy Color. Color itself obviously being the biggest differentiator, but also the system looking different enough.
As soon as a system has exclusive games that can't be played on previous systems, it needs it's own identity. People are comparing this to the Game Boy Color, but there was a clear difference between the OG Game Boy and the Game Boy Color. Color itself obviously being the biggest differentiator, but also the system looking different enough.
Some peoples reactions to this have been weird. This is obviously a stop gap for their new console/handheld hybrid thing and it will fill it perfectly fine. Having exclusives like xenoblade will move hardware for the next 2 years or so. Will definitely buy once it comes out since I still have my launch 3ds.
Didn't it when the 3DS launched that Nintendo in Japan and Europe don't include adaptors, but in North America, they typically include it. Alot of people were worried until NOA re-affirmed that they'll get one.
bennywhatever
Member
So, they already announced Monster Hunter 4G for the 3DS a while back - they're not going to change it and make it exclusive to New 3DS are they?
No. Why would they do that?
efyu_lemonardo
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I'm sorry, but you come off as rather ignorant about what goes into this process. There is very little work required in this case, assuming it's the same Xenoblade with the same features, and assuming there's an American new 3DS.
The game may not come out in the west for other reasons, but they would have nothing to do with difficulties localizing it. And I'd be willing to bet my avatar it will come to the west if the system comes.
SUPERJEM94
Banned
Has it been announced that the plates will also be usable for the small 3ds?
Exclusive? No. Enhanced? Yes.
I don't see how it will hurt them nor divide their consumer base "further".
Dead Prince
Banned
I'm unsure if i should hop on. i mean i rarely play with the 3DS XL as is so its either trade it in for it or keep it and just pony up and get the new 3DS XL.
want to see the price though.
want to see the price though.
bennywhatever
Member
Because judging by all the rumors, the New3ds and MH4G will likely be released in tandom...
shadow2810
Member
Because of improved specs, will it improve the framerate for games having issue with? (I'm looking at you, Pokemon)
Berek Halfhand
Member
Very cool. But I'll wait for the gold Zelda version. Nothing will keep me from my gold XL.
Graphics Horse
Member
Oh so the improved 3D is an eye tracking based adjustable parallax barrier? That's pretty cool. So no good and bad angles, should just display correctly as long as it knows where your head is.
Ingueferroque
Banned
Damn, that's quite a long wait. I'd rather have the 4DS by then.
LordBaztion
Member
Wait.
Nintendo just announced a new hardware with specific software (albeit compatible with previous software) with the same name as the older one?
Nintendo just announced a new hardware with specific software (albeit compatible with previous software) with the same name as the older one?
Valjean Lafitte
Banned
edit: wrong thread
It's a new model, it's not exactly new hardware.
RPGCrazied
Member
Why? A slightly better processor and a second stick? Which I don't even see, I see a nub, is that suppose to be a stick? Can games use AA now with the better processor? Or is this really for porting Wii games to this new 3DS?
Am confused.
Am confused.
