Personally I'll wait until there's a revision. I have Game Boy, Game Boy Advance and DS, but for some reason I haven't bought 3DS yet. I've never been that much of a handheld guy though, I mainly play them at home, so I'll just wait for some great games first. Not saying there isn't good or great games even already, but I'm in no hurry buying this thing just yet. I think this year's E3 will be the turning point though.
Time to get a 3DS?
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The 3DS will start being profitable for Nintendo this fall. Until that happens it is highly unlikely they'll cut the price again or even come out with a new model. The original DS to DS Lite situation was different from what is taking place now with the 3DS. The form factor is what they want and wasn't rushed. The 3DS is selling more then the DS did. Only a handful of games are using the circle pad pro and even then most of those games play just fine without it. There is no huge demand for it to be integrated with the 3DS. So people really should not expect a new redesign anytime soon and if they do come out with one it will likely be a larger unit that cost more then the system dos now.
However E3 is just over a week away. No reason not to wait until then and then make your purchase though. Just don't expect anything on this front. If anything expect more color and/or bundles.
Baconsammy
Banned
If there's no games you're dying to play, just wait. This is the one piece of gaming hardware I could definitely live without.
Forceatowulf
G***n S**n*bi
I'm not touching a 3DS until a redesign.
I got burned when I bought a DSlite and then they announced a new version just a couple of weeks after. I will not get burned again.
I got burned when I bought a DSlite and then they announced a new version just a couple of weeks after. I will not get burned again.
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
I'd say the fact that units shipped to Gamestop are already spoken for well in advance of shipment is proof of demand.
As for the OP, you might as well wait another week if you already held off this long. I don't expect a revised system announcement though, as I see that as something Nintendo would announce at one of their own shows, so it has the spotlight to itself.
Oh, and I'd wait for a deal. Best Buy recently offered free Pilotwings and Steel Diver w/purchase, so keep an eye out.
One week before E3, you would be daft not to wait.
If a redesign or price cut doesn't happen though, you should definitely get one next week. The 3DS already has a good library of software and the known lineup for the rest of the year looks good too, plus whatever they announce at E3.
If a redesign or price cut doesn't happen though, you should definitely get one next week. The 3DS already has a good library of software and the known lineup for the rest of the year looks good too, plus whatever they announce at E3.
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
You didn't get burned at all. You could play GBA games.
Forceatowulf
G***n S**n*bi
The only GBA game I've bought is Pokemon emerald...
And I only bought it so I could cheat and move items to Pokemon Diamond.
friskykillface
Banned
E3 is next week, just wait 
But once it's over, get one asap, it's a great system, dat snes rainbow road in Mario kart 7 B^)
But once it's over, get one asap, it's a great system, dat snes rainbow road in Mario kart 7 B^)
fluffydelusions
Member
I doubt 3DS will get a price cut as it's selling very good, vita perhaps though
Well DS Lite is still the best DS so...
My body is ready https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnUbXOeJaKI
GBA has an amazing library, dive in!
Ultimadrago
Member
OP, I am your friend, do not buy a 3DS right now.
Acrylic7
Member
whats up with this game? Haven't heard anything in ages.
probably will be my first 3ds game purchase.
Been using my 3ds for ds games
It would be if the XL was never made. Unfortunately for your argument it was.
nincompoop
Banned
If you don't own a 3DS then that means that you can't play Pushmo. Therefore, everybody should own a 3DS.
What happened there?
360 Slim was released two E3s ago. Don't recall anything happening with last year's E3.
Forceatowulf
G***n S**n*bi
I can't use WPA encryption on it so no it fucking isn't.
I'd trade my GBA slot for that in a second.
MasterSheen
Member
I wouldn't expect a redesign announcement, but since E3 is so close, might as well just wait.
Alright, good point! Forgot about that little... situation ;P
ALTHOUGH, to be fair: you can't use WPA encryption with most DS games anyway. Only a handful that are DSi enhanced, like Pokemon Black/White. In fact, part of the reason I day 1'd the 3DS was so I could play Pokemon Black online.
the man knows
DSi came out 3 years after the lite and 4 and a half years after the DS Phat, so I'm not sure why you're outraged or anything
I would get it now. No way there will be a price cut.
They are already losing money supposedly on it.
If they do a re-design or lite model, Nintendo will make sure it's cheaper to manufacture. Probably meaning everything about it will feel cheaper.
I hated the DS Lite / DSi. It / They felt cheap and like crap to me. I hated the buttons, the directional pad, everything about it. It felt like some knockoff. I liked my original DS better by far.
The current 3DS, to me, feels great. I love everything about it. A much improved DS.
So, even if there is a re-design or lite version announced I would still greatly prefer the original.
Get one now or wait for price drop, which will not happen. Nintendo rarely lowers prices. Only in extreme circumstances. Such as, new system coming to clear out old inventory. Or the case of the 3DS.
They are already losing money supposedly on it.
If they do a re-design or lite model, Nintendo will make sure it's cheaper to manufacture. Probably meaning everything about it will feel cheaper.
I hated the DS Lite / DSi. It / They felt cheap and like crap to me. I hated the buttons, the directional pad, everything about it. It felt like some knockoff. I liked my original DS better by far.
The current 3DS, to me, feels great. I love everything about it. A much improved DS.
So, even if there is a re-design or lite version announced I would still greatly prefer the original.
Get one now or wait for price drop, which will not happen. Nintendo rarely lowers prices. Only in extreme circumstances. Such as, new system coming to clear out old inventory. Or the case of the 3DS.
Shrennin
Didn't get the memo regarding the 14th Amendment
I'll ask again just in case it was overlooked but if I go on and get the original 3DS, what would be a good screen protector to get that would be essentially invisible, easy to put on, and protect the 3DS from scratches that the original is known for?
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Wait until there THE must have game for you hits. Then pick one up. I expect no price cut/redesign, but I do expect a ton of bundles/colors. So just wait till the game you really want hits, and then chose from the bundles/colors available at that time.
The only exception to this rule is if you want the blue color that they are phasing out in NA. Get that before it's gone.
The only exception to this rule is if you want the blue color that they are phasing out in NA. Get that before it's gone.
GhostTrick
Banned
Wait, you still don't have a 3DS ?
Fox Mulder
Member
well you still had the ability to play the library of two great handhelds with that version. I'm expecting backwards compatibility to go away in all gaming hardware so they can sell that old stuff digitally again.
Baconsammy
Banned
I love the company that made Pushmo, but this game has zero legs for me. Played about 120 puzzles and was done. Just not interesting enough to hold my attention like a good puzzle game does.
OldJadedGamer
Banned
I'm waiting for a revision too.
Vyse The Legend
Member
People still think they're going to announce a revision at E3? That's cute.