After having an XL 3DS, I'm interested in a normal sized 3DS now, since the XL is way too bulky to carry around and play comfortably.
Nintendo reveals the "New Nintendo 3DS" and "New Nintendo 3DS LL"
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After having an XL 3DS, I'm interested in a normal sized 3DS now, since the XL is way too bulky to carry around and play comfortably.
lmao now that you mention it we'll probably get two shades of purple
20cent
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completely true.
Perfect timing. My 2011 Cosmo Black battery is showing signs of age and I always found the XL too big.
Is it really using eye-tracking to make the sweet spot follow your eyes? I always thought that was a sci-fi solution to the problem... but again we have Samsung phones which detect gaze so maybe it works?
Is it really using eye-tracking to make the sweet spot follow your eyes? I always thought that was a sci-fi solution to the problem... but again we have Samsung phones which detect gaze so maybe it works?
That goes away after a few minutes. I've always used the 3D at full blast; I can't imagine playing 3DS games in 2D, it's like playing Xbox 360 games in SD.
The New 3DS looks much closer to the DSLite design..I can't resist that shit. Throw in coloured buttons and I will get it. Damn you Nintendo, DS games better not look like ass on it :x. Though I'll still have my XL for that I guess. So glad the weird angular design of the original 3DS is gone. Most important question though: will the bezel still scratch the top screen? :lol
Yes, apart from the occasional eye-wonkery I get when I'm dead tired, 3D is always on. The difference is almost like playing your Wii in 480i vs 480p. Glad to hear they've improved upon it too.
Yes, apart from the occasional eye-wonkery I get when I'm dead tired, 3D is always on. The difference is almost like playing your Wii in 480i vs 480p. Glad to hear they've improved upon it too.
SpoonyBard
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I'm happy that I skipped 3DS XL despite wanting the larger screen. New 3DS XL will be mine. Oh yes.
HUELEN10
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They will make Smash bundles; people won't resist.
friskykillface
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Gotta sell old stock for the holidays, then In feb start the campaign making every person who bought a 3DS go "fuuuuuuuu"
I want it October 11 too
Same here, I plan on picking up the New regular sized one, seems like a great mix of the XL and OG 3DS.
What is even the rationale for this? I thought most people preferred the XL.
Nostremitus
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Quoting for new page, do Nintendo usually keep their pricing similar?
Mango The Magician
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I may need to buy one of these just for the face plates alone.
megabytecr
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The "new 3D" could be related to the patent infrigement they lost recently and have to pay a royalty for every 3DS or 3DSXL sold.
Cool updates but I am more of a home console guy. I bought my kid a 3DSXL and I play it very little, it is great and all, but I am one of those who has very little time to play and would like to spend that on the big screen or at least the Wii U gamepad.
Cool updates but I am more of a home console guy. I bought my kid a 3DSXL and I play it very little, it is great and all, but I am one of those who has very little time to play and would like to spend that on the big screen or at least the Wii U gamepad.
SlowRevolution
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Happy that they finally introduced one (even though I won't be picking one of these up), but man I'm really not sure about that second stick. Interested in hearing impressions, maybe it'll be better than it looks.
Not sure how I feel about the revision in general. In terms of stuff like the screen and the power, the 3DS has felt like a relic from another time for a long time, and I was looking forward to a new system that at least tried to be a little competitive. The upgrades are cool, but I don't know that they'll do much to extend the life cycle of the system, at least not in meaningful ways. I guess it's cool to have some hints of things that'll probably be included in the next handheld.
Not sure how I feel about the revision in general. In terms of stuff like the screen and the power, the 3DS has felt like a relic from another time for a long time, and I was looking forward to a new system that at least tried to be a little competitive. The upgrades are cool, but I don't know that they'll do much to extend the life cycle of the system, at least not in meaningful ways. I guess it's cool to have some hints of things that'll probably be included in the next handheld.
I want it October 11 too
Don't worry. I'm importing one and I'll play enough Smash for the both of us
Jeff Vader
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Just saw this, wow! Comes out a day after my birthday but why couldn't they played the apple rule and released it worldwide and not just japan (again)?
how about a new 3DS regular size for going out and 3D games (those I would like to play in 3D mode) and current 3DS XL for home usage?
but I have some games downloaded on the XL now >.>
I don't get why Nintendo would get sued for patent infringement when the 3D screen is manufactured by Sharp.
DeliciousDoc
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So using that tiny nub, might make a game like kid icarus easier to play for lefties? Or is that even possible since nintendo rarely patches stuff.
clarkision
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Anybody else think this might mean that we can utilize the SNES VC on the New 3DS? I mean... Look at the buttons!
Thought Kid Icarus used the Circle Pad Pro already? So the answer is yes.
That's my biggest problem, I have downloaded game on my XL so I will be moving them all to the New 3DS, however I plan to buy all my 3DS games physically whenever possible from here on out.
it can stress your eyes if used for long periods but at the same time, so could staring at any screen.
I'd wait for this one.
haadim
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My first thought was 'Nintendo can port Gamecube games for handhelds now.'
I seem to remember one insider leak from a european site that stated 3DS having only one stick was acknowledged by even nintendo higher ups to be a glaring oversight and a mistake.
Took many years, but it is finally corrected. I guess.
I seem to remember one insider leak from a european site that stated 3DS having only one stick was acknowledged by even nintendo higher ups to be a glaring oversight and a mistake.
Took many years, but it is finally corrected. I guess.
Nostremitus
Member
KI:U already supports the Circle Pad Pro. The New 3DS just adds it's features as standard, plus some. Also, Nintendo patches games all the time nowadays. We just got a Mario Kart 8 patch that fixed a lot of small issues.
Hopefully this and GBA VC. Nintendo has said that the 3DS's lack of power was why they didn't do SNES and GBA VC so maybe they can be exclusive to the New 3DS's?
That's... Actually a pretty valid point. It never even crossed my mind. Probably gonna faze out the old 3ds and xl with these releases.
Literally nothing has changed that would make SNES VC any more or less possible.
Knowing we will get this on the west next year just killed my hype a little I tought this would be available this holiday like the 3DS XL or the 2DS...
Y?
I tought this would be available this holiday like the 3DS XL or the 2DS...Y?
Hibiki Kurosawa
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Wait, so the faceplates are for the smaller new 3DS? Did I get that wrong?
The New 3DS's are more powerful. Better CPU if I'm not mistaken.
brandonh83
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Hopefully they port them to Wii U instead.
Well since it seems to be the same price as the current models, yes this is meant to phase out the older models.
Heavy Iron Industries
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That charcoal color is my everything right now.
you're not wrong D:
Paragon Pariah
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That's the only way I can see myself buying one of these.
c u october 3rd
nikos
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Nintendo has been using outdated hardware for a long time now. The 3DS has a bad GPU, terrible screen resolution, WiFi chip that doesn't support Wireless-N or 5ghz, etc., yet I continue to buy it all. I'm surprised this one has NFC, though it'll probably have very limited functionality.
Dongs Macabre
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I was just talking about Pokémon games. Outside of that, I really don't care if games are exclusive to the new 3DS or not.
Byron Bluth
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To be clear, this in no way is anything like the DS revisions. Never did the DS add extra buttons, it did add a faster processor but there were no major game releases that required it.
With this "New" Nintendo 3DS and XL, we are seeing more controls and a faster processor that is making it a requirement for some pretty heavy hitting software so far. Xenoblade Chronicles is a pretty big game compared to some eShop download title.
I am really upset. I bought an OG 3DS and got screwed on price (Ambassador program was ok I guess), and then a 3DS XL which is now obsolete for these new titles. My Circle Pad Pro for my XL will not let it run Xenoblade, so people need to stop making that excuse. I am sure the added horsepower has something to do with it.
In the end, it is sad to see Nintendo go this route. They fucked up by not adding these controls that were necessary from the beginning, and the customer is supposed to pay to fix that blunder.
Fuck off Nintendo. The 3DS has been the shittiest you have been to your fans, with the price drop, awful launch library and games afterwards, and a 2014 that pales in comparison to 2013. I feel we are paying for Nintendo messing up.
With this "New" Nintendo 3DS and XL, we are seeing more controls and a faster processor that is making it a requirement for some pretty heavy hitting software so far. Xenoblade Chronicles is a pretty big game compared to some eShop download title.
I am really upset. I bought an OG 3DS and got screwed on price (Ambassador program was ok I guess), and then a 3DS XL which is now obsolete for these new titles. My Circle Pad Pro for my XL will not let it run Xenoblade, so people need to stop making that excuse. I am sure the added horsepower has something to do with it.
In the end, it is sad to see Nintendo go this route. They fucked up by not adding these controls that were necessary from the beginning, and the customer is supposed to pay to fix that blunder.
Fuck off Nintendo. The 3DS has been the shittiest you have been to your fans, with the price drop, awful launch library and games afterwards, and a 2014 that pales in comparison to 2013. I feel we are paying for Nintendo messing up.