3DS XL First Impressions/Previews
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No no no...
The lanyard/strap holes on 3DS are on the FRONT. The two holes on the back are where the two tabs on the sides of the dock snap into place. This is why you can only lift the 3DS out of the dock front first, because those two sprung tabs are in those two holes in the back. Attempting to lift it out back first will lift the dock with the system.
The lanyard/strap holes on 3DS are on the FRONT. The two holes on the back are where the two tabs on the sides of the dock snap into place. This is why you can only lift the 3DS out of the dock front first, because those two sprung tabs are in those two holes in the back. Attempting to lift it out back first will lift the dock with the system.
Sammy Samusu
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Jinfash
needs 2 extra inches
People were right, blue ain't so bad. My mind is set.
Cursed Frogurt
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Sploooooooooge. I definitely want one in my life. As someone else said, I've pretty much stopped using my current 3DS and will wait to play my games on the larger screens. If this thing makes Zen Pinball playable, I'm happy.
I didn't feel that much of a need to upgrade to the DSi XL (though the immediate announcement of the 3DS didn't help), but this is way more compelling. Half because of the Vita's screen size, half because it seems like this just needs to be bigger period. Larger sweet spot for 3D, a bigger size that may make the D-Pad more comfortable, and the fact it's far from the tail end of the system's life. Just hope Nintendo accounts can be smart here and allow me to share everything across two systems, then I could use the small one for smaller trips (bus/train) and street pass, and the big one for at home.
bgassassin
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Don't know if this has been talked about, but I figured I post it anyway.
http://andriasang.com/con1pd/3ds_circle_pad_expansion/
http://andriasang.com/con1pd/3ds_circle_pad_expansion/
StickSoldier
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Damnnn that blue is badass
The Awesomest
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Say, that blue isn't so bad after all. Guess I'll bite.
KillerTravis
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Came to post this. I was planning on getting the red one, but this blue looks so sleek.
knew the blue would be awesome, but it's even better than expected. can't wait
Cursed Frogurt
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I agree. That blue does not look bad. I'm definitely leaning that way now.
Barrow Roll
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Okay that blue actually looks pretty rad. Crisis averted.
RawkHawk2010
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Whoa. Blue looks so much better than I thought it would.
Day one.
Day one.
Hot Coldman
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This thing looks fantastic... OK, I'm definitely picking this up, pronto. Or in September, anyway.
friskykillface
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whoa at that video preview, now i want it more and that color doesn't look bad now.But i still want dat white for the USA
That was what I expected, a Circle Pad Pro XL. It'll probably be a Game Stop exclusive in the US too, like the original.
for easy viewing/marvelling
Alright this settles it, I'll get the blue one.
Not exactly the shade of blue I wanted, but MUCH better looking compared to the initial PR pictures.
eudaemonic
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Oh right! I forgot about the dock after I bought a case for it. :\
That said... I pre-ordered via BB. Thankfully I had some reward zone points that helped bring it down a little. I originally wanted to get it on Amazon but after being reminded of that snafu between them and Nintendo towards the 3DS launch, it makes a little more sense why it's not there.
ShockingAlberto
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Holy god, what a terribly edited video
RPGCrazied
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That looks bad ass, still getting Sora red though. 
And that is going to be much fingerprint friendly other than the very high gloss of the regular 3DS.
And that is going to be much fingerprint friendly other than the very high gloss of the regular 3DS.
Syphon Filter
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Nice to see matte again.
MichaelEM3
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I was convinced I was going to get a red one until I saw that video.
Goddamn. Blue looks MUCH better than I thought.
Goddamn. Blue looks MUCH better than I thought.
)Glorified G
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Blue has that toothpaste look that the aqua blue 3ds has. Hoping to see what the red looks like.
Naked Snake
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Meh blue is fugly, just as the launch 3DS blue was.
Red is where it's at.
Red is where it's at.
RPGCrazied
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Anyone know if its the same size as a DS XL? Not the screen, but the actual size of the unit. I have a case for a DS XL, just wondering if I'll be able to use it or not.
The music was very appropriate though.
Cursed Frogurt
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Almost identical. Unless your case is fitted, it should work fine.
Comparisons seem to indicate yes, or at least very close.
According to Nintendo's website it's:
L 93mm
W 156mm
H 22mm
And the DSi XL is:
L 91mm
W 161mm
H 21mm
The case I have has a tiny bit of give in it, so I'm thinking mine will fit it.
RPGCrazied
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Probably. Checking measurements it seems as if the 3DS XL might actually be slightly smaller, and if so I guess at worst you'd just need to stuff in a cloth or something.
Cursed Frogurt
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It appears that it won't fit as snugly as the DSi XL due to it being slightly smaller and thinner. It will fit though.
Doesn't seem to come with the DSi XL one, but rather a longer, non-extendable stylus the same length as the 3DS one extended.
DSi XL had a longer internal one as well. But the big one is so much more comfortable to grip.
sorijealut
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To guys who were rooting for blue at first sight, my respect.
It is not bad.
It is not bad.
Well, I'd just keep using that one assuming you have it, not like a Wacom or anything that needs anything more special than a hunk of plastic.
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