I held back too and i am glad i did, they announced it far sooner than i thought they would
[Nintendo Direct] 3DS XL (90% larger screen, 4GB SD, better battery) OP has details
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I held back too and i am glad i did, they announced it far sooner than i thought they would
I've been holding back ever since the DSi. I wanted to get a DSi XL but they were always too expensive. Of course it does mean that I'll have to buy the separate power adapter as well since I don't have one.
I'll take larger pixels over arthritis any day!!
The battery life is better because the battery is bigger. There was no beta testing, battery tech has hit a brick wall for any device. Right now all you can do is make it bigger. Did you see how much of the body in the new Macbook Pro is battery?
No glorious matte finish white console for Europe?
no buy. and region locking on a portable is fucking nuts.
games on DSi XL look great, why can't 3DS XL do the same?
no buy. and region locking on a portable is fucking nuts.
games on DSi XL look great, why can't 3DS XL do the same?
Well, I don't own a regular 3DS, just the old DSLite. I was fine with it but it's not the optimum. However, I'd never buy a system where they bust blow up the pixels to a much bigger screen. As a partial graphics whore, that goes against everything I believe in. I always hated that DS XL strategy and thought that it really is just for old people with sight problems.
sakipon
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No game will require a second stick. If you prefer using it over standard controls, that's a whole another thing.
Upping the resolution wouldn't help, since it plays original 3DS games.
Also the pixel density of this screen would still be exactly the same as 720p (most PS3/360 games) on a 47" TV.
I remember that it was actually marketed towards the older demographic in Japan. The DS XL apparently still sells well so this is probably them going "hey, by the XL version of the next system plox"
KennyLinder
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Yep. I bought on launch day, I want this for no more than £125. How much was the 3DS? £200?
Well atleast'people can stop waiting for the revision and buy the classic 3DS
I think game had it out at £229 launch day, others were cheaper but i think the whole its upto shops to price it fucked the 3ds over at launch.
Vita has convinced me that dual sticks is NOT the mobile gaming savior...
Nintendo probably feels this way too, and is waiting for its next console to provide dual sticks. I hope they find a better form factor than Vita, my hands are raped after playing Uncharted.
semiconscious
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don't hate it, but, yeah, same size screens + dual stick would've likely would've sold me one sooner than this's gonna...
savior? all i can tell you is, it works real good
...don't hate it, but, yeah, same size screen + dual stick would've likely would've sold me one sooner than this's gonna...
savior? all i can tell you is, it works real good
With the same battery life?
Hori grips. Hands won't cramp. Also makes the dual stick experience that much better. It also sucked playing on the 3DS without grips.
I'm somewhat happy with no dual sticks.
I really, really hope 3DS dies rapidly and Nintendo is forced to come up with a new handheld.
My only games on 3DS are Nintendo ones, and I do feel it's gonna stay this way (maybe some Layton, but I don't feel excited).
I want a new mobile experience. Nintendo games will keep me occupied but my library will probably end up around 20 games during the console's life time, at best.
thanks. doesn't look to hideous. Was really unhappy with how cramped my hands were. I have no problem with 3DS even though it's smaller and I have big hands.
coughlanio
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I'm surprised people were actually expecting a second stick on a redesign. The CPP will support at most a handful of games, none of which are first party (apart from Kid Icarus, but only for left hand mode).
Remember, Sony didn't do it with PSP, so I wouldn't expect Nintendo...changing the control scheme could potentially cause *massive* fragmentation.
Remember, Sony didn't do it with PSP, so I wouldn't expect Nintendo...changing the control scheme could potentially cause *massive* fragmentation.
This. How is this not an issue yet
DXB-KNIGHT
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Two reasons makes me angry @ NOA
1. Its arriving in August while other regions will get it in July
2. Only two colors while other regions have a choice of three.
NOA direct was excellent but why do they have screw us on these matter I really don't know :/
test_account
XP-39C²
Same here. I really hope that they release one, i just want to see how big the whole thing will be
Trent Strong
Banned
Wow. The original 3DS screen must be tiny.
Cjdamon042
Member
I...I'm not sure if I like it...
Obviously the bigger screens and the matte are nice, but it looks...I don't know, maybe too curvy? Too Fisher Price? Something about it is odd, like the WiiU Game Pad. And I also prefer how current 3DS' always have a black top screen. I always thought it was random at first but I think it makes sense. Gives the top screen its own viewing space. Like watching a movie in a dark room; you're focused completely on the action and not its surroundings.
I loved the DSi XL, perhaps the best looking (and functioning) handheld released, but this I'm not so sure on...
Obviously the bigger screens and the matte are nice, but it looks...I don't know, maybe too curvy? Too Fisher Price? Something about it is odd, like the WiiU Game Pad. And I also prefer how current 3DS' always have a black top screen. I always thought it was random at first but I think it makes sense. Gives the top screen its own viewing space. Like watching a movie in a dark room; you're focused completely on the action and not its surroundings.
I loved the DSi XL, perhaps the best looking (and functioning) handheld released, but this I'm not so sure on...
shinobi602
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I'm actually...tempted to get the regular 3DS now.
Bigger screen with same res? Won't games look even worse now?
Bigger screen with same res? Won't games look even worse now?
DXB-KNIGHT
Member
You can transfer pretty everything.
semiconscious
Member
not really expecting it, for pretty much the reason you state. but, for me, it would've been much more a selling point than just 'bigger'...
MatthewB92
Member
I better beable to walk into gamestop today and preorder this.....
WordAssassin
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God dammit
coughlanio
Member
The main selling point for me is, bigger usually means more ergonomic. I can't play 3DS for too long without my hands cramping up, I usually play with the CPP attached just for more comfort. Also, it looks a bit more "grown up" and less "fisher-price-y".
Nintendo might be assholes, but htey're not stupid.
At worst, games will look okay ; and bigger screens = less eyes strain.
This looks awesome. I really love my 3DS, but having something that prevents screen scratching? Big plus. It'll be awhile before I upgrade, but I look forward to reviews. Bigger screen without any resolution upgrade doesn't seem like too much to settle for as it should be able to play original 3DS games, right?
Sleeplessnights
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Found a used red 3DS for ~~ $110/£70. I can't anywhere else to ask, should I go for it? I'm not interested in the XL/LL.
coughlanio
Member
Exactly, as long as the native resolution of the bigger display is the same as the 3DS, it will look fine, and sharp enough for most content. I'll be waiting for this to play Kingdom Hearts for sure.
coughlanio
Member
If you can afford the XL, I'd say get that.
If you can't, get the regular 3DS. Just remember that the regular 3DS has some design flaws, such as the screens touching etc.
Removing the potential for screen scratching was more important than adding a second stick to me, so I'll be getting an XL by the end of the year for Theatrhythm and eventually SMT IV.
