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[MikeE21286]

Strange second stick design. I wonder if they're planning some GameCube ports.

Probably Gamecube/WiiU

This is their first step into blurring the lines between handheld and console.

 

[BasilZero]

Wow hasn't even been a year since I bought my 3ds - not sure if it's worth getting even if it does have some exclusive software....

 

[oti]

I feel like Nintendo wants me to go back to the smaller 3DS after they basically threw it under the bus in order to promote the XL. I looooove my XL but those faceplates look really nice and I don't like those metallic colours.

 

[Mononoke]

Wonder why the second joystick is so small. I hope it's actually practical. Anyways I'm so buying this.

 

[Durden77]

Really excited about the better 3D. I've always enjoyed the 3D on my XL, but it can be a pain sometimes.

 

[Thoraxes]

On the other hand, with iOS there's no confusion about compatible software.

I'd beg to differ.

 

[Splash Wave]

I'm a little confused. Does the New 3DS (the smaller of the two) have the same sized screen as the OG 3DS? If so, that makes it infinitely less appealing to me than the larger version.

 

[TheFLYINGManga_Ka]

Stupid how I have to get rid of my OG 3DS instead of having the right to have both with all my content on it.

Perhaps Nintendo will finally do a universal account system with the Nintendo IDs at least up to 3 devices.

 

[Mutanthands]

So, a new processor to give the games some extra pep, and hopefully finally allow proper GBA, SNES, and DS emulation for the store. Better 3d to take advantage of better tech out now. Extra buttons and a stick to finally get rid of the extra grippy thing. NFC to open up that revenue stream on portables.

Yup, it's the 3ds equivalent of the DSi. Expecting a true successor system in late 2016- early 2017.

 

[Volotaire]

I'm a little confused. Does the New 3DS (the smaller of the two) have the same sized screen as the OG 3DS? If so, that makes it infinitely less appealing to me than the larger version.

The screen size is slightly larger. (OG 3DS to New 3DS). and the dimenaions.

 

[Thoraxes]

I'm a little confused. Does the New 3DS (the smaller of the two) have the same sized screen as the OG 3DS? If so, that makes it infinitely less appealing to me than the larger version.

It's a little bigger. Not too much, but just a little.

 

[PseudoViper]

beyond upset smh

Edit: Does the game cart insert at the bottom left hand corner?

 

[Lgndryhr]

You cut off the important part around the screen. It has an ambient light sensor, like smartphones, so it adjusts with your surroundings.

Can that be turned off? I have it turned off on my smartphone.

 

[Luigiv]

Some software doesn't work on iPad 2/iPad mini (non retina). The iPad mini is still being sold, but its HW is very old. Here is one example features on NeoGAF.

My first gen iPod touch lacked some features and developers would lock apps out of it by needing a microphone. That was very late in its life and iPhone OS 4 was never made available for it which made it easy to lock apps out of the poor old ARM11 chip
It is fairly straight forward when you get a simple "this app is not compatible" because everything is online.

I believe Cosmo Clock was being sarcastic... or at least I want to believe that. I honestly have no idea.

 

[BadWolf]

The tiny second stick seems like such a screw up, especially since the Vita has had a proper one since launch.

 

[Busaiku]

I'm a little confused. Does the New 3DS (the smaller of the two) have the same sized screen as the OG 3DS? If so, that makes it infinitely less appealing to me than the larger version.

1.2x larger.
4.2/3.6

 

[Lionel Richie]

Holy crap that C-stick looks AWFUL. So, this is neither a new console nor simply a new model? Also, releasing a hardware revision and making a game (or games) which doesn't run on the old hardware mid-gen? ON A GREAT SELLING DEVICE?

Why?

 

[Cave Johnson]

Very sexy, hope they don't reveal the NEXT handheld soon or I'll be pretty ticked off especially when this could easily be a purchase.

 

[Zeyphersan]

YESSSS

I LOVE IT

DAY ONE UPGRADE BABY

 

[oti]

Twist: The new 3DS only exists to enable Cross-buy and Cross-play functionality with the Wii U.

 

[Cosmo Clock 21]

Some software doesn't work on iPad 2/iPad mini (non retina). The iPad mini is still being sold, but its HW is very old. Here is one example features on NeoGAF.

My first gen iPod touch lacked some features and developers would lock apps out of it by needing a microphone. That was very late in its life and iPhone OS 4 was never made available for it which made it easy to lock apps out of the poor old ARM11 chip
It is fairly straight forward when you get a simple "this app is not compatible" because everything is online.

Well yeah exactly. Since everything is digital you can't buy a game only top find out it doesn't work on the hardware after taking it home.

 

[Kintaro]

I'm in. Love my 3DS to death and will love the New 3DS to death!

 

[Toxi]

I bought a 3DS and circle pad pro only last year. Ugh.

 

[Griss]

You know, I've been holding out on this final revision since the XL came out (I never liked the look of it) and now that it's here, I have to say that I'm pretty underwhelmed.

-Battery power is barely better.
-Screens appear to be the exact same res and quality, which was the biggest problem with the device
-The industrial design hasn't improved / changed
-The devices haven't gotten any smaller or lighter, the 3DS has actually gotten bigger
-The nub is pretty useless looking (not that I wanted a second stick anyway)
-The CPU increase appears to be small, yet still fragments the market
-Old games don't benefit from the spec bump

It's just a really underwhelming revision. I'll still be there day 1 though. Ever since I dropped my OG 3DS in a bag of diet coke the battery has been wonky. Can't wait to get a new one.

 

[arab]

I bought a 3DS and circle pad pro only last year. Ugh.

please understand

 

[Ty4on]

I believe Cosmo Clock was being sarcastic... or at least I want to believe that. I honestly have no idea.

It is much easier when everything is digital and can tell you then and there if it works.

Edit:
I vas rite:

Well yeah exactly. Since everything is digital you can't buy a game only top find out it doesn't work on the hardware after taking it home.

 

[DizzyCrow]

1.2x larger.
4.2/3.6

Wait, the top screen isn't 3,88? If it's 4,2 I'll get the smaller model.

 

[HGStormy]

Yus. A 3DS with the design of the 3DS XL is exactly what I wanted. Too bad I'm broke ;-;

 

[BronsonLee]

I searched in the thread and saw a couple people have the same question I do:

So they're clearly going to have the New 3DS do Wii U Gamepad functionality, right? All the buttons/functions are there now, correct?

Remove the Gamepad from the Wii U and exchange it with this/sell the Wii U standalone for a much lower price, and you've got a potential monster

 

[Mononoke]

Hmm I love my 3DS XL. But I'm wondering if I should just go back to the smaller version. I'm also torn on which color. The nostalgia in me REALLY wants them famicom colors.

 

[Bytes]

Very sexy, hope they don't reveal the NEXT handheld soon or I'll be pretty ticked off especially when this could easily be a purchase.

If this is anything like the DSi, the next handheld will be revealed in a year or two.

 

[RexNovis]

Interesting. What does it stand for?

It's just how they list sizes in Japan by multiples of L. So LL is the equivalent of XL in the states and LLL is 2XL. Granted an XL shirt in the states is actually about a 4L in size here in Japan but you get the idea.

 

[nikos]

PLEASE bring a white model OG to NA already. Been wanting an Ice White 3DS forever.

 

[Volotaire]

So what are we going to call the new 3DS for short? N3DS?

 

[DizzyCrow]

I searched in the thread and saw a couple people have the same question I do:

So they're clearly going to have the New 3DS do Wii U Gamepad functionality, right? All the buttons/functions are there now, correct?

Remove the Gamepad from the Wii U and exchange it with this/sell the Wii U standalone for a much lower price, and you've got a potential monster

No.

 

[Hero Prinny]

Mannnnn are you serious???? Ive been waiting forever for a 3ds model that had a 2nd stick and just accepted that nintendo wouldnt do it so I bought an xl when I got pokemon, and then they announce this?! 1/10 ... Im going to buy it though, this is the 3ds model I wanted since day 1.

 

[Green Yoshi]

Any specifics known about the new CPU? Is it a quad-core? Does the new 3DS have more RAM and more shaders?

 

[Luigiv]

It is much easier when everything is digital and can tell you then and there if it works.

Edit:
I vas rite:

Yeah, I didn't think about it that way. I guess that's true.

 

[efyu_lemonardo]

Because you're a sucker like the rest of us who foolishly thought Nintendo would actually support a system rather than try and force everyone to upgrade to a marginally better system by putting exclusive content on said marginally better system.

Didn't that recent survey just say most Nintendo gamers are adults?

I searched in the thread and saw a couple people have the same question I do:

So they're clearly going to have the New 3DS do Wii U Gamepad functionality, right? All the buttons/functions are there now, correct?

Remove the Gamepad from the Wii U and exchange it with this/sell the Wii U standalone for a much lower price, and you've got a potential monster

That's a very interesting idea but I don't see them doing it just yet. Certain games may make specific use of such a feature though, maybe even amiibo the games.

 

[Xis]

1.2x larger.
4.2/3.6

First part is accurate, second part is not.
New screen is ~20% larger in area.
Old screen was 3.5 inches diagonal, New is 3.88 inches diagonal.
New screen is approx. 10% wider and 10% taller than old screen (~1.10 x ~1.10 = ~1.20)

 

[Broadbandito]

I am honestly just so dumbfounded about this decision. xenoblade for NEW 3ds. Do I have to buy a new 3ds? Or THE NEW 3ds. This idea should've been scrapped for the actual next iteration of their handheld. This will confuse casuals once again like them thinking the wii u was a wii add on.

 

[Z3M0G]

It's a new model, it's not exactly new hardware.

What's the difference?

What would make this a new platform, if you don't believe that is what this is?

(Question directed to everyone/anyone who feels this way.)

 

[RoadDogg]

I have been holding out on an XL because there are too many colors/patterns I want so this works out nicely for me to upgrade my OG Black 3DS with. I'm also just going to pretend this is a bandaid by Nintendo to allow cross platform VC support (and purchases) and better integrate the two systems in general going forward.

 

[BronsonLee]

No.

Hrm? What's missing?

 

[Altazor]

Looks like I'll have to sell my current 3DS...

Gotta get that Xenoblade.

 

[JoeM86]

The chipset is new. A system is defined by it's chipset, because that's where all the magic happens. This is absolutely "new hardware", not a redesign.

Was the DSi "new hardware" also?

 

[Soakedjunk]

I hope they have one on the show floor at PAX today. I doubt they will, but it doesn't hurt to ask.

 

[Jisgsaw]

So, any news is this will also be region locked?

 

[Frolow]

Whoa, what news to wake up to. So is the Xenoblade port exclusive to the "New" 3DS or what?

 

[Speedwagon]

Yus. A 3DS with the design of the 3DS XL is exactly what I wanted. Too bad I'm broke ;-;

This is also what I wanted. I'm really happy with the design.