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[Madao]

shit.

this sucks hard for anyone who has a 3DS with modded capture cards. cannot upgrade console since we'd lose the ability to record game footage.

this is the first time i'm conflicted about a new redesign. at least the 2DS wasnt appealing to me and i could skip it but i actually want this one for the improvements but that also means i won't be able to record whatever i play on it.

if only they had included a mini HDMI out port....


also, this truly is the DSi of this generation.

 

[metalslimer]

So what's that nub above the buttons? A c-stick?

Why not just make a second slider pad?

There really is no room.

 

[Nasser]

I bought my XL earlier this year, I won't be getting this until maybe there are games I want to play exclusively for it

 

[xxracerxx]

What in the hell is up with that second stick? Why make it the size of a pencil eraser?

 

[javac]

What in the hell is up with that second stick? Why make it the size of a pencil eraser?

To fit it on? Thought that was obvious.

 

[mandiller]

It’s worth mentioning that the smaller New 3DS actually has a bigger screen than the original 3DS. It’s now 3.88″ inches for the top screen instead of 3.5″. Tempting! I enjoy the 3DS XL but the screen size reveals more jaggies so maybe this is a good compromise.

 

[the3ye]

Is it still 320x240?

 

[metalslimer]

It’s worth mentioning that the smaller New 3DS actually has a bigger screen than the original 3DS. It’s now 3.88″ inches for the top screen instead of 3.5″. Tempting! I enjoy the 3DS XL but the screen size reveals more jaggies so maybe this is a good compromise.

Yeah, I kind of actually want this. The XL and the 3DS resolution are awful, so a compromise between the two would be good.

Is it still 320x240?

Pretty sure it was always 400x240

 

[WillyFive]

Is it still 320x240?

Of course. Why wouldn't it be?

 

[enzo_gt]

Is it still 320x240?

Yes, the resolutions are listed in the factsheet in OP.

 

[Nostremitus]

Well, I went phat DS to DSi, so I guess I'll go OG 3DS to New 3DSLL. Then I'll probably go 4DS to Super4DS+ down the line.

 

[bobawesome]

Guys, we need a New 3DS version of this:

Replace Goku with Krillin and maybe.

 

[Sacul64GC]

Late to the party, is it still compatible with SD cards and DS games?

 

[HUELEN10]

shit.

this sucks hard for anyone who has a 3DS with modded capture cards. cannot upgrade console since we'd lose the ability to record game footage.

this is the first time i'm conflicted about a new redesign. at least the 2DS wasnt appealing to me and i could skip it but i actually want this one for the improvements but that also means i won't be able to record whatever i play on it.

if only they had included a mini HDMI out port....


also, this truly is the DSi of this generation.

I know, HYPE!

Shame to hear about the modded capture card whatnot. Since license transfers are 1-way (which makes sense since this is not a 3DS system, but a New Nintendo 3DS), I can see quite a few people having to make some hard decisions or double-dip.

Late to the party, is it still compatible with SD cards and DS games?

No (micro SD or bust), Yes.

 

[anotherVegan]

So can I get a New-3DS with this design on it, and the same size?

I love my Zelda OOT edition OG 3DS.

 

[Haines]

It’s worth mentioning that the smaller New 3DS actually has a bigger screen than the original 3DS. It’s now 3.88″ inches for the top screen instead of 3.5″. Tempting! I enjoy the 3DS XL but the screen size reveals more jaggies so maybe this is a good compromise.

Bingo.

 

[javac]

Late to the party, is it still compatible with SD cards and DS games?

It uses Micro SD now, comes with 4GB out of the box (both versions) no idea if that's on-board of SD in the box tho. DS games still work.

 

[HUELEN10]

For the record, the DSi had bigger screens than the DS as well. Not too big of a pixel density change mind you (which is a good thing), but comfortably bigger.

 

[Graphics Horse]

dammit beaten

 

[lenovox1]

Late to the party, is it still compatible with SD cards and DS games?

microSD only; still backwards compatible.

 

[Sacul64GC]

I know, HYPE!
No (micro SD or bust), Yes.

Shame, I have used the Same SD card since the DSi. Glad DS is still in though, thanks!

 

[HUELEN10]

dammit

What's wrong Graphics Horse? Just buy a 3DS or something?

 

[sappyday]

I wonder how much I can get this for if I trade in my ALBW XL.

 

[xxracerxx]

To fit it on? Thought that was obvious.

There are better ways to fit it on.

Quick example:

Now that is just quick Photoshop, but I am sure there would be a way to fit a larger 2nd stick on there and not have an eraser.

 

[Pancakes R Us]

Any chance this'll hit the magic £100/$100 price point? Nintendo Life's conversion from yen had the new 3DS (normal size one) at £93 (not taking taxes into account, of course).

 

[Graphics Horse]

What's wrong Graphics Horse?

Javac beat me to it and did a better job of what I posted, HUELEN10.

There are better ways to fit it on.

Quick example:

This puts the buttons in awkward places. Might not be so bad on the XL though.

 

[10k]

I always loved the Snes colors more than the Super Famicom colors so NOA don't let me down

My man.

I'm fine with the black button and coloured letters version, reminds me of the xbone controller.

 

[javac]

What's wrong Graphics Horse? Just buy a 3DS or something?

Nah he got beat when trying to answer the SD card question and edited his post to show his frustrations. You both got Ninja'd.

EDIT:

 

[Pop-O-Matic]

There really is no room.

They could just move Start/Select back down to below the bottom screen.

 

[HUELEN10]

There are better ways to fit it on.

Quick example:

Now that is just quick Photoshop, but I am sure there would be a way to fit a larger 2nd stick on there and not have an eraser.

That wouldn't work; how would you use both sticks AND use the inward shoulder buttons. You'd have no grip.

 

[Pancakes R Us]

There are better ways to fit it on.

Quick example:

Now that is just quick Photoshop, but I am sure there would be a way to fit a larger 2nd stick on there and not have an eraser.

IMO that's awful. Not very comfy holding both thumbs that low and reaching for L/R. Try it on your current 3DS. Your index fingers don't wrap around/rest on L/R.

 

[coopolon]

Well shit. Now I feel like I shouldn't play any 3ds games for the next 8 months until it comes to NA.

 

[FlyinJ]

I'm sure this has been answered, but I didn't see it in the OP-

Are you required to "wipe" your old 3DS to use you digital purchases on the New 3DS, or are they finally going to implement an account system which ties your games to your Nintendo ID?

 

[HiddenForbiddenHolyGround]

Second stick, better battery life and better 3D. So what it should have been like originally. Thanks Nintendo. How do I transfer all my bought content to it? Same thing as Wii to Wii U? Because that sounds to scary. If by some small chance that process screws up you lose your stuff.

On a positive note those colored buttons look like candy and I want to eat them.

 

[RM8]

There are better ways to fit it on.

Quick example:

Now that is just quick Photoshop, but I am sure there would be a way to fit a larger 2nd stick on there and not have an eraser.

This is exactly why we got the tiny c-stick.

 

[jozero]

I'm looking forward to the update !

I love the 3DS, and believe the 3D itself is a massively under appreciated feature. Trying to keep it dead on while playing so the 3D works however is near impossible. The eye tracking feature will be awesome.

Improved graphics and speed, full backwards compatibility, funky colour change inserts.

I have both the 2DS and the XL. I actually prefer the sharpness of the 2DS screen, so the the New* (Ugh) standard 3DS seems perfect.

My only bone to pick ... I wish Nintendo would make their portable consoles way more thinner. They need to be more pocketable.

This is a nice little bump versus just have a plastics change.

 

[Glass Rebel]

It’s worth mentioning that the smaller New 3DS actually has a bigger screen than the original 3DS. It’s now 3.88″ inches for the top screen instead of 3.5″. Tempting! I enjoy the 3DS XL but the screen size reveals more jaggies so maybe this is a good compromise.

I need to see both New models side by side to make a decision but the SNES buttons and faceplates are already pushing me towards the small one. If the screen is big enough, I'll definitely go for it over the XL.

 

[Jonneh3003]

The nub seems roughly the size of the PSP's thumbstick which isn't so bad

 

[Cerity]

There are better ways to fit it on.

Quick example:

Now that is just quick Photoshop, but I am sure there would be a way to fit a larger 2nd stick on there and not have an eraser.

This isn't better.

Your thumb defaults to the position where the abxy buttons are currently, having them further down will make it awkward to hit the R/ZR buttons. You can get away with it on the left side as you don't use the d-pad alongside L/ZL buttons that often. Most games will have you using the slider primarily.

It's a good way of adding another camera control short of making the handheld wider like the CPP does.

 

[oti]

I bought my XL earlier this year, I won't be getting this until maybe there are games I want to play exclusively for it

Yeah, that sounds like the way to go. I swapped my silver XL (got that day one) for the really pretty white XL. The new XL isn't an option since I don't like the metallic colours and no faceplates and no coloured buttons. So I'm leaning towards the normal new 3DS, but going back to the smaller one after years of using the XL... I don't know.

 

[Graphics Horse]

I need to see both New models side by side to make a decision but the SNES buttons and faceplates are already pushing me towards the small one. If the screen is big enough, I'll definitely go for it over the XL.

It's slightly bigger than the 3DS too. I thought they'd be able to up the screen size without making it bigger but seems not.

 

[javac]

There are better ways to fit it on.

Now that is just quick Photoshop, but I am sure there would be a way to fit a larger 2nd stick on there and not have an eraser.

On the shell, sure but in terms of on the motherboard underneath the shell etc it's a lot more problematic. There's a whole board with the button etc.

3DS

XL

That white block on the right is the usual circle pad. It's not impossible I guess but harder than you'd think unless you make it bigger.

 

[Tathanen]

There are better ways to fit it on.

Quick example:

Now that is just quick Photoshop, but I am sure there would be a way to fit a larger 2nd stick on there and not have an eraser.

Posts like this make me think people have some kind of bizarre interpretation of the 3DS library as being all first or third-person shooters. Why on EARTH would you want the analog stick in the primary position? The buttons absolutely have to be where they already are, they're the primary interaction point for virtually 100% of 3DS software. Even the games that USE the circle pad use it primarily for camera control, which you'd want pushed to the side, not where your thumb naturally lies. The c-stick is honestly the best option while maintaining the system's shape. I bet in practice it'll feel pretty alright.

 

[Hcoregamer00]

I like it and will buy it.

 

[Glass Rebel]

It's slightly bigger than the 3DS too. I thought they'd be able to up the screen size without making it bigger but seems not.

I think the lower screen might pose a problem. They probably want to keep a similar ratio. Then again, I'm not an engineer.

 

[rekameohs]

There are better ways to fit it on.

Quick example:

Now that is just quick Photoshop, but I am sure there would be a way to fit a larger 2nd stick on there and not have an eraser.

"Better"

Oh no it's not. My right thumb's hurting just looking at that.

 

[ramparter]

Nintendo should have just waited another year and released 4DS with more upgrades
- All the features of New 3DS (Amiibos, extra buttons)
- Dual Sliders (not a shit C stick)
- Higher Res Capacitive top screen
- Powerful as a Vita or more
- Full backwards compatability with DS/3DS as well as VC support for N64 and all past consoles

You mean wait another five years? Because that's the soonest I expect a more powerful than Vita handheld from N.

 

[Sealtest]

I really hope they fixed the problems of getting those dotted scratches on the top screen with this version.

 

[kulapik]

Can someone make a comparison of the official prices of the OG 3DS and the 3DSXL in Japan, US and Europe. I saw that the change in yens for the New OG is like 112€ which is fucking cheap.

 

[ciD_Vain]

The song in the trailer reminded me of the music from the New Super Mario Bros. series, and then I realized that the system was called New* 3DS too lol