Better battery.
Nintendo reveals the "New Nintendo 3DS" and "New Nintendo 3DS LL"
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Better battery.
chaobreaker
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When you put it that way, even if you don't mind the decreased pixel density, the original XL had a better form factor, better buttons, and had a matte finish. I've been struggling with the thought if the larger screen will ever be worth the price of loss of pixel density but I honestly I won't mind having the New non-XL if it feels considerably better to hold than the original 3DS. Even though I have tiny baby hands, I couldn't play Kid Icarus Uprising for long periods of time without hurting my wrists. I think I need to have a good feel of both new systems before I make my decision.
rokkerkory
Member
It'll have a better battery.
I've never actually held a normal sized 3ds in my hands so I don't know if it's more comfortable or not, but seeing pics the screen just looks too small and it looks uncomfortable. That screen size increase and XL like form factor is nice, but I don't know if I'll prefer it to the new XL.
Don't know if I'll go for the XL or not this time around, probably yeah.
ProtomanNeo
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Damn you Nintendo, damn you. I owned four DS's and so far two 3DS's. I have the sneaking suspicion I'll own six of these when all is said and done.
Sure, but if you increase the size of a screen while keeping the resolution, the pixel density will inevitably go down. It's physics, there's fuck all anyone can do about it. And since increasing the resolution wasn't really an option in the first place, you're effectively complaining about getting a larger screen now.
Pancakes R Us
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The thing I like the most about this new 3DS is that it doesn't look like it'll be as uncomfortable to hold as the current OG 3DS. Looks like it has better curves. I'm hoping for an early 2015 release here in the west.
HUELEN10
Member
I am getting that same DSi ergonomics vibe, one of the reasons I am so hyped about this.
Also, like DSi, it's not glossy, yay!
Zeyphersan
Banned
I'm putting money on February
GasProblem
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Probably has been asked before, but what is the price if you convert the amount of yen into $ and ?
I don't know if I want one. The only upcoming game I really want for the 3DS is Monster Hunter 4.
But those faceplates doe. Especially the cute Kutku one :3
I don't know if I want one. The only upcoming game I really want for the 3DS is Monster Hunter 4.
But those faceplates doe. Especially the cute Kutku one :3
How much it matters probably depends on the genre. FPS games need something more substantial unless I'm underestimating just how well this works, but many 3rd person games would probably do fine so long as they're not overtly aiming dependent.
And I do think we'll see third party exclusives, but barring the system REALLY taking off it'd probably be mainly smaller developers and maybe some of the Japanese 3rd parties going ahead and experimenting with a title. Probably also depends on how easy it is to just support both, I'm assuming MH4G is likely to be one of those New enhanced titles, and perhaps going the iOS route of "it works but it won't be a pretty sight" is more than enough for the vast majority of games.
The labeling aggravates some of them too. They're absolutely going to troll them by accident just by serving Japanese (and European) nostalgia.emmm..
Mine is on April
Only in black and blue. Poor white never going to make it here in the US.
chaobreaker
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Think NoA will remove the coloured buttons or labels over here?
peanutbutterlatte
Member
Probably. Kill joys.
HUELEN10
Member
Blue I wouldn't mind, and I am expecting to get black myself, but I wanna see white here too! Would look great with a mockup I made of some of my favorite fanart...
They should just release black and white for all regions, that way you can go faceplate crazy!
Beren the Empty-Handed
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I'm having trouble trying to figure out the size of the New LL in relation to the XL. Are they about the same size? The New 3DS is apparently larger than the current regular 3DS, with the LL being larger than the New 3DS, but I didn't see a comparison between the LL and the XL.
Could someone fill me in?
Could someone fill me in?
But they didn't lower the resolution. The physical screen size is larger, which makes the pixels larger (unless they use a higher res screen), thus there are fewer pixels per inch. But there is the exact same amount of pixels on all 3DS systems. You're spot on about pixel density though.
The plates are pretty generic but quite cute and looks like only for the regular New 3DS, I imagine they will keep making limited edition XL/LLs and have cooler designs.
Yeah I have no idea, its my first child so I will see how we go. Of course its all just one big excuse for me to buy the system because I already have an XL. Right now, she is 11 months and she can unlock my iphone by pressing the home button and swiping the screen, so I figured by 2 or 3 I'm sure she'll be playing some games. I'll definitely supervise her tho so she doesn't break anything or use the 3D on the system. No chance I will hand her the system and let her do her own thing. I'm more worried about her eyesight because its a handheld, so only limited playing time. But I'd much rather her play Super Mario Bros. or Legend of Zelda than playing Candy Crush. Its a great way to play those earlier NES games on the new handheld than playing on a TV.
Same here. Was always fan of the compact size but before buying I saw a regular and an XL side by side and changed my mind immediately. But this time I will probably go for the normal. XL has also bigger weight as I learned the hard way from long sessions.
The 20% screen size increase and the switchable covers are greatly appreciated.
PS: I think a screen size right in the middle would be the sweet spot for me.
Garou
Member
The new models cost the same as the old ones, so it should be the same pattern in all regions. So instead of converting, look at your local recommended retail-price.
GraveRobberX
Platinum Trophy: Learned to Shit While Upright Again.
Wait so the thing that differentiates the platform is the word "New"?
Only Nintendo can somehow make their own fucking handheld platform more convoluted than the debacle that was the Wii to WiiU
Only Nintendo can somehow make their own fucking handheld platform more convoluted than the debacle that was the Wii to WiiU
The dsi was also pretty stupid. I never got to play some of those eshop games... I don't think it sold super well either.
HUELEN10
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What are you talking about? Its predecessor (the 3DS, release in 2011) has it smack-dab in the middle as well.
For the XL, it was on the left corner side, and whenever I had headphones plugged in (almost all the time) it would always stab into my palm. Glad that isn't an issue anymore.
Thanks! That's a huge improvement.
To be fair, it's more than likely that the new models will replace the old ones at retail, not sell in tandem
Wow Nintendos inventory management is terrible, this should really be out in the EU for this Xmas, their probably kicking themselves after stuffing all the channels with 2DS inventory and Nintendo probably overestimating 3DS demand. I think the new model is a shot in the arm that needs to come out now not later. A lot of kids will get the older OG 3DS, XL and 2DS this Xmas, then any 'new' 3DS enhanced titles will be out next year. This could have improved the market penetration of enhanced titles for next year by selling a boat load this holiday season. Oh Nintendo...
HUELEN10
Member
Maybe in Japan, that is what happened with DSi if I correctly recall, but in the US? They most likely will confuse the fuck out of everyone, they just didn't want to let the DS Lite die here.
Mr. Moffitt, if you are reading this, please kill the 3DS/3DS XL at retail by replacing it with these systems at the same price.
One of the biggest selling points for me is the matte finish and the ergonomics
Didn't even realize this. Hot damn. Matte all the way.
Caffeine
Gold Member
lol so true i remember they still were releasing new ds lite colors here way after dsi xl.
HUELEN10
Member
Great thing is though, that (at least on the regular one), you can have any feel you want through faceplates. I am sure there will be places that offer, matte, glossy, and satin ones, as well as rubberized ones. I truly believe it's only a matter of time, and the whole prospect excites me greatly!
HawthorneKitty
Sgt. 2nd Class in the Creep Battalion, Waifu Wars
Satin.... mmmmmmm.
That is some really gorgeous artworkBlue I wouldn't mind, and I am expecting to get black myself, but I wanna see white here too! Would look great with a mockup I made of some of my favorite fanart...
They should just release black and white for all regions, that way you can go faceplate crazy!
good job!Btw did you by any chance use the 3DS Faceplate template I made? I'm so sad my topic got locked
put so much work into it. Ah wellThe XL is called LL in Japan.
Beren the Empty-Handed
Member
Wait, so the LL on the right is really the XL? Is that what you're saying?
Caffeine
Gold Member
new left old right
Beren the Empty-Handed
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I had to look it up. Apparently LL is what it's called in Japan. So it is the XL then. Didn't realize they called it something else. That clears it up.