AcceptableGhost
Member
I can't believe this doesn't come with the AC adapter, how fucking stingy can you get?
Nintendo announces the New 3DS XL for North America to be released February 13
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Rodney McKay
Member
Will Amazon offer the New 3DS XL for preorder?
I know they're kinda weird about selling Nintendo hardware. It looks like Nintendo sells directly on Amazon, so maybe they'll offer it themselves?
It's not available now so I'm just a little worried since I have a ton of Amazon gift card credit I wanted to use for the New 3DS.
I know they're kinda weird about selling Nintendo hardware. It looks like Nintendo sells directly on Amazon, so maybe they'll offer it themselves?
It's not available now so I'm just a little worried since I have a ton of Amazon gift card credit I wanted to use for the New 3DS.
SeventhSon
Member
Is the AC Adapter a collectible amiibo?
Yikes, salt levels are extremely high in this thread.
Yeah, the exclusion of the AC adapter is lame and the fact that they're only releasing the XL is upsetting but understandable considering the sales of the old 3DS XL in the U.S., but geez do some people need to get some perspective.
You'll still be able to play all of your 3DS games and (most) upcoming releases on your "old" 3DS model, and your life will go on without a 3DS that has cute changeable faceplates. As for the AC adapter, you can either buy a new one for $8 or whatever, or just not buy the adapter or the system at all!!!
Yeah, the exclusion of the AC adapter is lame and the fact that they're only releasing the XL is upsetting but understandable considering the sales of the old 3DS XL in the U.S., but geez do some people need to get some perspective.
You'll still be able to play all of your 3DS games and (most) upcoming releases on your "old" 3DS model, and your life will go on without a 3DS that has cute changeable faceplates. As for the AC adapter, you can either buy a new one for $8 or whatever, or just not buy the adapter or the system at all!!!
RavenSan
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I pre-ordered both on GS, and they're sold out now. I'm F-5ing best buy like a madman to try and score an additional MM one for a friend.
Joe Shlabotnik
Banned
Kindles don't include the AC adapter anymore, as I recall. It's dumb but not entirely uncommon.
Any product that needs a cable to function properly should come with one
People don't want the item just for faceplates
The solution shouldn't be "just spend extra money"
Cbajd5
Member
I know the website is, but I'm more interested in an in-store pre-order. Apparently Gamestop isn't doing in-store pre-orders, but I'm wondering what best Buy will do then with the Majora system.
WrenchNinja
Member
You are assuming everyone owns a DSi and/or 3DS and also won't trade in their device which would also entail them trading in the charger.
Why is it not supposed to be a problem for us to buy a charger for the device that requires one but it is a problem for Nintendo to include one? If it's only $5, surely Nintendo can include one.
Neuromancer
Member
Does anyone see it on Best Buy? When is the site going to update?
Yeah, it was going to be my first 3ds. I'm supposed to buy an adapter separately? What other electronics giant does this shit? Do I buy phone chargers separately? Screw that. If it costs me $5, it would have probably cost Nintendo less than $1 per unit to include it. I can't believe this anti-consumer sentiment from CONSUMERS.
CosmicQueso
Member
Don't give them any ideas.
Problem is when you trade a 3DS in to GS, they require the adapter as well.
I don't know.
I'm a little glad there's a little less plastic shit out there in the world. I'd like to see more products do it for standard stuff like USB or HDMI.
There's a glut of chargers available for it.
mikekennyb
Member
I feel for the kids who get a new 3DS with no charger for their birthdays or someone gets one for a trip and can't play it.... Ninty why you gotta be so cheap like that?
Gonzo The Great
Banned
Calling somebody salty is no different than saying "u mad." It needs to stop. Honestly.
1) You cannot buy a new adapter for only "five bucks"
2) If standalone adapters are so cheap, why aren't they included in the bundle?
3) Not everybody already has a 3DS, and those that do might trade it in towards the newer model
4) Do you work for Nintendo? Why are you defending anti-consumerist practices?
This does not benefit the consumer in any way. It feels like they're trying to exploit their existing fans while they still can rather than bring new consumers into the 3DS ecosystem. After all, your claim that "almost everyone buying the new 3DS will already have one" implies exactly that. And that's not what a good business does. A good business sees potential for growth.
Yes, I was generalizing about the faceplates, it just seemed like the most anticipated feature for most people. Also, I agree, that shouldn't be the solution, but in this case it IS the solution, unfortunately. To forego buying something entirely that you wanted in the first place because you disagree with the company's exclusion of a fairly inexpensive charging cable is unreasonable, in my opinion. Perhaps you didn't actually want it in the first place if something so trivial changed your mind. Again, I'm not supporting Nintendo's decision, just pointing out it's triviality.
No, I'm not. I'm assuming almost everyone who does want the new 3DS already owns another 3DS or DSi. Certainly the majority of the people complaining in this thread.
I did trade in my 3DS when I got my 3DS XL, btw. Since I'm from Europe and here the 3DS XL doesn't include a charger, I had to buy one separately myself. Wasn't a problem for me, because of the reasons I state further down.
Because approx. 95% of the people buying the device won't need a charger and it is not ecologically worthwhile to include one with every device, if that's the case?
This post is silly, and extremely condescending.
I'm assuming this won't be a for now, situation, which severely upsets me. I was really excited to get the regular New 3DS with a good faceplate. Now my excitement for the entire platform has gone down. I'll just pick one up super cheap in the far future when I actually catch up to the latest 3DS stuff in my backlog.
I don't like it when my handhelds are not portable. That's what consoles are for. I don't carry a purse, and I'm not 6'10". XL's do not fit comfortably anywhere on my person.
billy beane
Banned
I'd care about the lack of charger if I didn't already have like 5 sitting around. I'm pretty upset about the no white 3DS though, and only XL. I guess black will do.
My apologies, I guess. I mean, it's not like I went on to troll anybody, it was just the way I decided to point out that people are getting really upset about this whole thing. My intentions weren't to say "U MAD," otherwise I likely would have said it.
Vanillalite
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Sorry if I'm not jumping for joy that I could pay $200 for decade old mobile tech that doesn't even come with an AC adapter.
It's obvious I'm in the minority on GAF though, and people are lining up to get one. I'm sure they will all be happy, but I for one am not supporting this.
Fuck the idea that I'm salty for this view point tho. GTFO with that nonsense.
//ARCANUM
Member
I really don't understand why NINTENDO pulls stuff like this. The rest of the world gets cool colors and America always gets stuck with the most boring options they can think of. And now not even selling the regular new 3DS? And no faceplates on the new XL? What is the technical reason for no XL faceplates? It just doesn't make sense?
And now no power cord in the US?? What? Companies even include Hdmi cable with devices nowadays. I don't think I've ever heard of a device releasing in the U.S. that came with no way to power it in the box. This is insane and is going to cause a lot of frustration for parents. Unless there's a big sticker on the box that says "no power cord", then they're relying on idiot GameStop/target/Walmart/etc employees to inform them that it comes with no cord when buying it for their kids.
This is just all around a cluster cuss.
And now no power cord in the US?? What? Companies even include Hdmi cable with devices nowadays. I don't think I've ever heard of a device releasing in the U.S. that came with no way to power it in the box. This is insane and is going to cause a lot of frustration for parents. Unless there's a big sticker on the box that says "no power cord", then they're relying on idiot GameStop/target/Walmart/etc employees to inform them that it comes with no cord when buying it for their kids.
This is just all around a cluster cuss.
WrenchNinja
Member
Are you done pulling stats and percentages out of thin air?
This is not a great assumption to make.
Not everyone is going to have your experience with your store and they might have to trade in their charger cause it's a requirement.
It is apparently ecologically worthwhile for every other tech giant. But apparently Nintendo is special and gets special excuses from their fans.
In Europe that's the case, soon. Why? Because it is ecological.
Of yourse you can.
Because most costumers wouldn't need one and it would be a waste of resources/ producing unnecessary plastic trash?
Because it is not anti-consumerist, it is responsible and the right thing to do.
1. That's easier said than done.
2. I included those owning a DSi only as well, since that one uses the same charger.
3. All in all that is a very hardcore capitalistic thing to say and therefor only the point of view of US folks, mostly.
How is this a serious post? Any users upgrading from the original 3ds like myself or buying it new need a charger. Theres no defending this. Sorry.
PixyJunket
Member
I just preordered a Black XL at GameStop.
$50 minimum (ouch), and the $100 trade-up is only valid for the 13th and 14th.
$50 minimum (ouch), and the $100 trade-up is only valid for the 13th and 14th.
Ugh, this is fucking bonkers man.
Has it been confirmed that they won't release the regular sized N3DS at all in NA?
I don't mind waiting for it to come out but if they're just going to scrap it then I don't think I want to support that decision even with the purchase of the N3DS XL.
Has it been confirmed that they won't release the regular sized N3DS at all in NA?
I don't mind waiting for it to come out but if they're just going to scrap it then I don't think I want to support that decision even with the purchase of the N3DS XL.
brandonh83
Banned
Came to ask this, for all colors.
Ninja Scooter
Member
And people want to act like Nintendo is above all the bullshit practices that they want to claim plague the rest of the big publishers in this industry. Not including an AC adapter is worse than any sort of DLC or preorder bonus.
Doesn't Iwata run NOA now? I see people blaming Reggie and not a peep about Iwata.
Doesn't Iwata run NOA now? I see people blaming Reggie and not a peep about Iwata.
I thought it was in America?
How do you need a new charger, if you already own a 3DS?
Gonzo The Great
Banned
So let me get this straight: Nintendo isn't including a charger with the New 3DS in order to be ecologically friendly, even though they still have to manufacture standalone chargers for purchase? This is a new one.
I feel like channeling my inner Helen Lovejoy. Won't somebody please think of the environment!?!
Joe Shlabotnik
Banned
If you want to trade it in towards the new one.
Seriously. I was gonna get the new XL but I absolutely won't support such shitty practices like withholding a fucking ac adapter.
Phone chargers are also standard USB connections.
That wasn't my intention. Also, is this whole situation not silly? I'm honestly surprised that people are reacting so passionately to something like this.
Yeah, it sucks, but would anyone react the same way if they'd chosen to release the regular n3DS and not the n3DS XL? Or, if they included the adapter and adjusted the MSRP to $209.99?
Amazon and Nintendo don't get on.
Dr_LucienSanchez
Banned
Exactly. I'm all for environmentally conscious decisions, but that would only be applicable to Nintendo if they were utilizing micro-USB ports (like almost everything nowadays). As it stands, it's just shitty of them.
And people calling others 'salty' has quickly risen to be one of the most annoying things on GAF.
If you're in the US, you won't see it on Amazon.