Nintendo reveals the "New Nintendo 3DS" and "New Nintendo 3DS LL"
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Unless they double the x and y resolution exactly. This way they could do a very simple nearest neighbor upscale without any filtering. Like the Vita does with PSP games.
One was a cheap add-on, one requires $150. Surely you can see the difference.
Ah, I see. I was unaware of this. I always thought the original GB was "forward" compatible with all GBC titles.
Adam Scott Aukerman
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I'd think it's more likely an attempt to lean on the nostalgia of the N64 and GameCube controllers - as they have done with the colour of the face buttons - while acknowledging the fact that it has a slightly different form factor to the left stick.
Xenoflare
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It's very ergonomic, it lacks one button though, the L button, but the triggers on the CPP (ZL ZR) is better for me since it emulates console controllers in terms of position
DrFaustPhD
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Wow, that was unexpected and cool. But... Now I'm inevitably going to have to upgrade my 3ds...again.
nephilimdj
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This is a list of Nintendo handhelds that didn't get a revision:
pinkurocket
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Gamecube controllers had the right stick also named the c-stick. I guess it's their way of naming a secondary control stick that isn't a direct mirror of the main one (like the left/right control sticks on Wii U). It'll probably be full 360° range of motion.
Upscaling to the same screen size shouldn't be all that bad, though they probably won't be able to get exactly 4x the res for it to upscale perfectly. The screen door effect on it atm (especially in 3D mode) is horrible.
They are very comfortable. However, I don't see the point of purchasing one considering the new games won't run on old 3DS consoles.
Iva Demilcol
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Please, tell me it's region free. =|
I would hope that a next generation Nintendo handheld will have a better screen resolution than 800x240.
Yeesh, tough luck.
Dunno, I always saw "C" as camera. I mean they had C Buttons first, then a C Stick and now maybe its full 360?
AppleSautts
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All of their revisions on their previous handhelds haven't hurt them. Why would this be any different?
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Deleted member 17706
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It's been 1,250 days since the 3DS was originally released in North America. How long do you think is appropriate to release an improved version of a game system?
Think of it as a New iPad. New features and functions, improved specs, different hardware design. It still runs all of the old iOS apps, but future iOS apps may not run on older hardware.
New 3DS exclusive games won't run on the older 3DS models. Right now there aren't many planned. However, future 3DS games may run better on New 3DS. It's pretty simple if you just think of it as a phone/tablet revision.
Motion plus attachment launched at $20.
ndawgdrake
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No.
How many PSPs did we get, including the truly terrible PSP go (which I unfortunately own and can't connect to my Wi-Fi network)? It's par for the course with handhelds. Tech advances faster than a generation cycle and you take advantage.
DSi. Same damn thing.
eddfromtheriver
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I just hope the "New Wii U" isn't next...
MicroSD only.
Imru al-Qays
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Nintendo 32X.
SixStringPsycho
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Im afraid this will happen soon.
Effigenius
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Will regular 3ds games be able to benefit in any way from the new power?
Will Smash be able to use the new buttons/stick?
Will Smash be able to use the new buttons/stick?
WrenchNinja
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I was hoping that if they decided to add a right "stick", they would fully redesign the handheld and they would emulate the Wii U layout.
This thing doesn't look comfortable at all, on an already uncomfortable to use device.
This thing doesn't look comfortable at all, on an already uncomfortable to use device.
EternalTruth
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What? I hope they announce a "new" Wii U controller
- smaller size
- improved battery life
- improved buttons (real triggers anyone?!)
3DS
3DS XL
2DS
New 3DS
New 3DS XL
Consumer confusion and fatigue are bound to bite them in the ass if they keep doing this. We're probably a year or two out from the 3DS successor and they're dropping another 3DS on people?
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Deleted member 17706
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Really? You can get a 32 GB Class 10 Micro SD Card for under $20. That's a deal breaker for you?
Thunder Monkey
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Nintendo weirdness.
This does likely put back my timetable for a new handheld announcement. Which is probably what Nintendo is hoping it does. Try to salvage some money out of the hardware. Meager upgrades could potential help knocking costs down. Since 3DS hardware is pretty weak for mobile hardware even by 2011 standards. Woefully underpowered in 2014. If the memory upgrade rumors hold true it's still really damn weak on a very low res screen, but much closer to a GCN/Wii in poly throughput with a much more modern featureset. Should amount to some pretty games in its own right. Nothing approaching the best of mobiles or Vita, but much prettier stuff than 3DS is capable of normally.
And that little nubbinstick is just adorable.
This does likely put back my timetable for a new handheld announcement. Which is probably what Nintendo is hoping it does. Try to salvage some money out of the hardware. Meager upgrades could potential help knocking costs down. Since 3DS hardware is pretty weak for mobile hardware even by 2011 standards. Woefully underpowered in 2014. If the memory upgrade rumors hold true it's still really damn weak on a very low res screen, but much closer to a GCN/Wii in poly throughput with a much more modern featureset. Should amount to some pretty games in its own right. Nothing approaching the best of mobiles or Vita, but much prettier stuff than 3DS is capable of normally.
And that little nubbinstick is just adorable.
The name is fucking stupid, especially after having DS/3DS Wii/Wii U confusion.
I feel bad for the mom who goes to the store and doesn't knownif little Timmy wants the 2DS or the DSi or the 3DS or the New 3DS or the 3Ds XL or the new 3DS XL.
As a huge supporter for nintendo over the years, I have no idea what the hell nintendo is doing anymore. You are not apple. This is not "The New iPad". Confusing news, to say the least.
I feel bad for the mom who goes to the store and doesn't knownif little Timmy wants the 2DS or the DSi or the 3DS or the New 3DS or the 3Ds XL or the new 3DS XL.
As a huge supporter for nintendo over the years, I have no idea what the hell nintendo is doing anymore. You are not apple. This is not "The New iPad". Confusing news, to say the least.
This revision is for people that bought 3DS's in 2011 and 2012. Targets people who are accustomed to 2 year upgrades for phones.
They will try to target kids with the amiibo line, but it is clear that they are targeting fans with Xenoblade. This revision, I don't think, is for kids, that's why they have the 2DS. So all future games that are kid oriented will not be exclusive to the new system, for example they will release a dongle for NFC for the original systems.
This is classic Nintendo aiming at its core. It's the same thing they did with the DSI and the GameBoy color.
They will try to target kids with the amiibo line, but it is clear that they are targeting fans with Xenoblade. This revision, I don't think, is for kids, that's why they have the 2DS. So all future games that are kid oriented will not be exclusive to the new system, for example they will release a dongle for NFC for the original systems.
This is classic Nintendo aiming at its core. It's the same thing they did with the DSI and the GameBoy color.
Yeah I only got mine two months ago, goddamn it Nintendo.
They don't sell 2DS in Japan.
2DS (which is not a thing in Japan), 3DS and and 3DS XL are identical systems. This is basically 3DSi, the first one that is actually different other than form factor. Also, the XL models don't cause any confusion, they're just... XL models.
Effigenius
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Cough cough, Virtual boy....
Clearly we're not a year out from the 3DS successor. People are just assuming we are for some unknown reason.
Also, I am fairly certain that the new 3DS & 3DS XL are to replace 3DS and 3DS XL in retail so that confusion will be short-lived
Ds to dsi was so minor, with no real substantial software exclusives. This is not the case with the 3ds. This is going to hurt Nintendo in the long run. Just my opinion. The market today is not the same as it was during previous generations.
Thunder Monkey
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I actually love the name.
I had a similar idea of what the WiiU was going to be before the rumors of the screen came about. My thought was using the then popular NSMB theme calling it New Wii. Little late, but I'm glad to see one of my ideas is being adopted.
I had a similar idea of what the WiiU was going to be before the rumors of the screen came about. My thought was using the then popular NSMB theme calling it New Wii. Little late, but I'm glad to see one of my ideas is being adopted.
MiamiWesker
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There was not ONE dsi exclusive worth a damn. I will bet that a new Zelda will be exclusive to this.
Not a handheld.
It will have essentially been out 4 years by the time the New 3DS comes out - the same span of time the original DS was out before the DSi was released.
It doesn't add any new features (just integrates features from the CPP).
There will be 1.5 exclusive games released for it, just like the DSi.
You can still play your old 3DS games.
Who gives a shit?
Based on what?
Wait, so it won't have the same buttons as new 3DS?
Fuck? Are you serious? This runs different games? Is it different specs? What in the fuck?