I'm guessing for west Nintendo will also bring "New 2DS", and that can delay the release. Plus, maybe they have games in development exclusive for new 3DS for west, like FPS games. Return of Call of Duty for Nintendo handhelds, anyone?
Nintendo reveals the "New Nintendo 3DS" and "New Nintendo 3DS LL"
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I'm guessing for west Nintendo will also bring "New 2DS", and that can delay the release. Plus, maybe they have games in development exclusive for new 3DS for west, like FPS games. Return of Call of Duty for Nintendo handhelds, anyone?
I can't see them doing that.
Finale Fireworker
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Man. Has it even been a year out for the 2DS?
Boogalogist
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I wonder if it's possible to mod the buttons on the XL/LL version to the colored buttons.
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qizah
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I hope that white model with the SNES buttons comes to North America. I used to have that one when I lived in the Middle East, the purple version sux.
Ooops, I actually forgot to update that part. You can transfer files to a PC via wireless, but only multimedia files (pics, songs, etc...).
I got a couple of 'em:
1) they're releasing two new models at once, during the holiday season, and with big releases like Smash and MH. They may not be able to producer enough to release it during uch a busy period in more than 1 territory.
2) EU/NA got the 2DS just last year, that'd be overkill to release a 2nd revision so soon.
3) sales are still goog enough in EU/NA for Nintendo, and there's Smash/Pokémon for the holidays, so I'm sure sales will be good. This New 3DS comes out in Japan after sales have dropped by ~50% compared to last year. The timing was just right. It may not be for EU/NA, which is why a (early?) 2015 release probably makes more sense.
Pretty sure the XL screens are identical. N3DS is slightly bigger. An actual pic would indeed be nice.
3.5'' 3.0'' for the OG 3DS, and 3.88" (dunno about the bottom screen) for the New 3DS.
If there was a white model XL, I'd be on board day one.
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qizah
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I went from the 3DS OG to 3DS XL back to the 3DS OG and back to the 3DS XL.
I think I'll end up with the smaller one, assuming the white colour comes to North America. There's trade offs with both models, but we'll see how the New 3DS models will be.
Ugh. I know what you mean, it seems such a shame to go smaller again. But a couple of those covers are sooooo good.
Empyrean Heaven
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I might have to trade up from my OG 3DS when these drop, but I've got the Zelda edition 
But Portable Xenoblade + second analog stick + 3D that doesn't suck is VERY tempting.
But Portable Xenoblade + second analog stick + 3D that doesn't suck is VERY tempting.
That1BlackGuy
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I changed my mind and I'll likely be getting the Black New 3DS with a 32G MicroSD card.
This wording confuses me, can I play my physical DS games or not?
This wording confuses me, can I play my physical DS games or not?
Guys, do you really think Nintendo is gonna miss out selling those covers to the huge New 3DS XL audience in the future? I'm expeting the New XL to sell better than the New 3DS.
I think they just want to give more spotlight to the New 3DS in the beginning, since this is a completely new design that hasn't been introduced yet.
imagine you're sitting on the subway and you have the small one. you look across the aisle and some dude is playing the big one.
how would you feel?
ShockingAlberto
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Probably far more stock on the shelves in the west than in Japan and they have to deplete the stock over Christmas first.
I think it basically says: Anything that doesn't require extra connections aside from shoving the DS card into the system.
Think Guitar Hero peripheral.
The same i'd feel if i had the large one, and he had the small one.
Empyrean Heaven
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Yes, except for games like Guitar Hero which required the Guitar Grip.
You can play DS games on the New 3DS' however just like every other iteration of the 3DS and the DSi/DSi XL you can't play DS games that require the GBA slot. The DS Lite was the last system to have a GBA slot. Just means you can't play games like the one below.
That1BlackGuy
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mickcenary
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It's normal for someone with absolutely zero interest in a 3DS to want to buy the fuck out of one these purely for the faceplates and coloured buttons, right?
I think it's pretty normal.
I think it's pretty normal.
ShockingAlberto
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Wait, is there no normal SD Card slot?
Nope, just the Micro SD slot that's under the battery cover. Lucky for me I currently use a 32GB Micro SD in an SD adapter for my 3DS.
Natureboy99
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Initial impressions:
Finally a second analog
Would be perfect to launch with MH4 in NA next year.
Probably means Nintendo wants a couple more years out of 3ds before launching the true successor., or maybe they just wanted mh5 and didnt care if they had to launch a major revision to get it (and keep it away from Vita, the perfect mh machine)
Finally a second analog
Would be perfect to launch with MH4 in NA next year.
Probably means Nintendo wants a couple more years out of 3ds before launching the true successor., or maybe they just wanted mh5 and didnt care if they had to launch a major revision to get it (and keep it away from Vita, the perfect mh machine)
thecouncil
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……forgetit
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I think it's interesting that the face buttons are more centered now as opposed to closer to the top.
Please don't say such awful things
imagine you're sitting on the subway and you have the small one. He looks across the aisle and you are playing the small one sporting that awesome wood grain cover.
how would he feel?
Didn't NoA say white handhelds didn't sell or something? But yeah, I doubt it's going to be available in NA.
……forgetit
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Apparently white doesn't sell in the US -_-
……forgetit
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Also has anyone talked about how this has taken a lot of design pieces from the 2DS?
The home and start/select buttons specifically.
The home and start/select buttons specifically.
sixteen-bit
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Coming to US and Europe in 2015.
Ingueferroque
Banned
If the white model doesn't come out in the US I'm going to cry.
Nintendo confirmed it won't be the case, though I'm not sure if they were just talking about the 2nd stick and extra buttons or the extra power too. my guess is: each game would need to be updated to make use of all the extra stuff. Not sure many developers will bother, though.
MGS3: Snake Eater 3D
Man, we got a Wii port, and you're thinking of SNES/N64 emulation instead of GameCube ports?
uncleniccius
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Do we know whether it'll include a charger yet (the XL version).
If not, GTFO Nintendo, it is ridiculous to not include a charger.
If not, GTFO Nintendo, it is ridiculous to not include a charger.
Gamer @ Heart
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Do you live in NA? 99% chance it will.