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3DS XL First Impressions/Previews
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There is a limit on transfers ? :lol
5. total bullshit.
MoGamesXNA
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Wow that IGN vid has me sold on the silver colour. It's completely discreet. I may end up holding out for a white release in the West but I'd have no issue having that silver one in my collection.
I'm interested to see the blue and red in some unboxing videos now. They may end up looking a lot nicer than the official promo shots.
I'm interested to see the blue and red in some unboxing videos now. They may end up looking a lot nicer than the official promo shots.
This is so fucking disgusting. Nintendo needs to fucking fix this. I can imagine there being a limit (if there even has to be), but 5? There are nearly 5 revisions of the DS. Take into account that someone might break their 3DS to some degree or end up buying multiple colors and it's not totally impossible that someone uses more than 5 transfers over the 3DS generation + the transfer to the next console. It should have been 10 or 15. Hell, maybe even no limit.
FFS Nintendo. They better do a firmware update when the next revision comes out to raise the number of transfers.
EDIT: I'm sold on the Silver unit after watching that video. I'm just fucking pissed it's not coming to North America. I guess NoA doesn't want me to buy one then. Fuck you NoA. Seriously the worst branch of Nintendo.
Honestly people, now your just looking at things to get mad over. 5 transfers is more than sufficient given that a LARGE majority of 3DS-owners won't ever use it. Do you honestly expect that a significant amount of people are going to buy 5-6 different 3DS systems? I don't think so. And if someone does use up all 5 transfers (most likely through their 3DS breaking) don't you think that Nintendo might make an exception for such a loyal customer? They have excellent customer service.
The Xtortionist
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System transfer doesn't copy your games?
Yeah of course, just like the time when, after my Ambassador 3DS got stolen, I phoned them up asking if I could get them transferred to my second one, as they were all linked to my club Nintendo account. He was rude, said he didn't care, and then stated, after I asked to speak to a manager, that I needed to go to Japan.
Their customer service is equivalent to what you'd receive in the dodgy public toilets down town on a Friday night whilst wearing a nice watch.
Of course it does, but both consoles need to be present and connected to the internet. A problem when you want to do a trade in deal!!
It does, but you need both systems to do it.
The Xtortionist
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I'm hoping that Gamestop will let me crack open the XL and transfer everything when I trade in my regular 3DS. Otherwise...yeah, it's pretty shitty.
Good luck with them letting you connect to their WiFi.
In other words, you're out of luck.
The Xtortionist
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Haha wow, I can't read. Thought it was done via a local transfer, like with download play.
That's really something.
Frankfurter
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Unless I'm misunderstanding the concept of system transfer, the internet connection is only needed to check the digital rights, so a hotspot via smartphone should be more than enough.
If he has a 3G device like an iPhone, he could create a personal hotspot to connect to.
In my opinion, the system transfer should be to be done without both systems present... I'm not sure if this would be possible, but it'd be better if Nintendo let you back everything up to the SD card, trade in/sell 3DS, go buy XL, then just restore from the SD card.
What happens if you lose or break your 3DS? Tough shit?
The Xtortionist
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My iPhone 3G (stone age, I know) only supports iOS 4.2.1 and it looks like I need 4.3 or higher to create a hotspot. Sweet.
Yup. Say goodbye to every online game purchase you've made on the eShop. Nintendo seriously needs an account system; especially for their handhelds.
MindCollizion
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Why dont they have any Red/Blue 3DS vids/pix yet? Also, true about the account deal, should be begging.
checkeredknight
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Yep. This happened to my Aqua Blue 3DS. Pretty much all input methods stopped working, both the D-Pad, half of the buttons and bottom touch screen. I emailed Nintendo explaining what had happened and the fact I would lose my game licences if I had it swapped. They just gave me a generic automated response telling me how to transfer the 3DS licence.
Never buying from the e-Shop again.
Ooh that's definitely a dealbreaker, I wanted an XL because I thought the 3D was "improved". I have trouble keeping the sweetspot and often just turn off the 3D.
fabricated backlash
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Or you could get an USB cable for 2 Euro like I did.
If it breaks, send it to Nintendo, telling them to transfer your licenses.
If you lose it, you might have a chance of getting your licenses transfered to a new model if you linked your Club Nintendo account with your e-shop.
SquiddyCracker
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I like that the system is matte, but the OG 3DS looks a lot classier.
I'll probably skip this unless the 3D effect really is better, but there's been some conflicting reports so far.
I'll probably skip this unless the 3D effect really is better, but there's been some conflicting reports so far.
EvilRedEye
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The two little bumps on the top panel appear to rest directly on the touchscreen bezel, although I've not seen one in the flesh.
Have there been any hands-on impressions (videos) of DS games on the 3DS XL? I might get an XL if the following is fine:
- screen is that significantly better
- 3D sweet spot is wider. Assuming it would be with a bigger screen
- DS games look as good if not better than DSi XL
I have not bought a darn thing on the eShop outside of downloading demos, so it would be easier for me to cut ties to my existing 3DS.
- screen is that significantly better
- 3D sweet spot is wider. Assuming it would be with a bigger screen
- DS games look as good if not better than DSi XL
I have not bought a darn thing on the eShop outside of downloading demos, so it would be easier for me to cut ties to my existing 3DS.
I assumed so too, but apparently not. May even be smaller? I've heard people claim it but I'd love some sort of diagram to explain how this would be.
coughlanio
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If you ask at the retailer when you're trading in your 3DS if you can transfer over the content after you buy the XL, 9 times out of 10 they'll let you. Just make sure you can set up a hotspot on your phone and you're good to go.
coughlanio
Member
I'm in the same boat. I'm sure they'll have an account system at some point, as they've talked about accessing the Miiverse on 3DS.
Like the hat?
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ridiculous ass backwards way of doing things but gamestop might let you buy the XL, take it home, do your transfer, bring it back to the store, "return" it for a refund, and then rebuy it, trading in your current 3DS.
chickdigger802
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hopefully they do have an elegant plan setup for this system launch. Being friends with the dudes at the GS i frequent helps though.
The Elite
BOSS
Always bet on Black.
I'll be keeping both systems but the transfer is definitely a pain in the ass. I cannot believe how far behind the times Nintendo is in that regard. I mean, the PSP was released in 2004 and supports account logins and downloads (even though it did not originally). Nintendo really needs to find a way to address this.
I don't turn on 3D often but I do for certain games like Mario 3D Land. I hate having to adjust my head to refocus on the 3D. Maybe its just an issue with the type of 3D they've implemented on the 3DS.
I think they will bundle non-3DS Pokemon Black and White 2 with Black and White 3ds's as much sense as that doesn't make
You can always try to trade in your 3ds afterwards and try to get reimbursed for the dollar amount. I'm sure they'll make an exception.
Shotgun Kiss
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To those of you that have been screwed by Nintendo's online account system/customer services, I'd suggest contacting them again and again until they sort out a transfer for you. I've heard plenty of stories where people have received great customer service from Nintendo;they've sent their systems away and they did the transfer. Of course, it means you're without your system for a bit, but it's better than losing everything you purchased.
Nintendo have an obligation to transfer games if your system stops working. You paid for those games and can no longer play them because of a fault of their product.
Oh, and whoever it was that said he was told to "go to Japan" should have immediately got hold of somebody else and filed a formal complaint against the person who he spoke to. That isn't just piss-poor customer service; that's outright fucking racist. I guarantee that if you had took that further, not only would they have complied with your original request, you might have got something else out of it by way of apology.
Nintendo have an obligation to transfer games if your system stops working. You paid for those games and can no longer play them because of a fault of their product.
Oh, and whoever it was that said he was told to "go to Japan" should have immediately got hold of somebody else and filed a formal complaint against the person who he spoke to. That isn't just piss-poor customer service; that's outright fucking racist. I guarantee that if you had took that further, not only would they have complied with your original request, you might have got something else out of it by way of apology.
Inspectah_Deck
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I noticed, that the german, the UK and the US Support pages all say something different about the data that is being tranferred:
And the US support says all this data will be transferred (excl. CC info).
Lol, i don´t know what to believe now.
Loosing all swapnote data would really suck!
And the US support says all this data will be transferred (excl. CC info).
Lol, i don´t know what to believe now.
Loosing all swapnote data would really suck!
Crazyorloco
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As a total 3DS newbie... I'm interested in the 3DS XL, but I have a few questions though..
I own a DSi and play Flipnote studio, can I download it on the 3DS (XL)? are other DSi ware games compatible?
I own a DSi and play Flipnote studio, can I download it on the 3DS (XL)? are other DSi ware games compatible?
SmokedMeat
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Looks awesome, but after spending some quality time over vacation with the regular model, I've decided to just stick with what I have. I'll wait for the inevitable second revision, with even more improvements.
I also like Street Passing/ using the pedometer to gain coins, and won't be able to fit that monster in my pockets.
I also like Street Passing/ using the pedometer to gain coins, and won't be able to fit that monster in my pockets.
Look ma! Real shoulder buttons. Not little nubs!
Source is euro gamer. http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-07-02-nintendo-3ds-xl-photographs
Source is euro gamer. http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-07-02-nintendo-3ds-xl-photographs
CrunchinJelly
formerly cjelly
This video gives people quite a good idea of the jaggies. Look at the blocks, specifically.
I find the 3D effect takes away some of the Jaggies.This video gives people quite a good idea of the jaggies. Look at the blocks, specifically.
Incitemaybe
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What is all this "sweet spot" is even smaller talk?
That's a huge issue if true.
That's a huge issue if true.
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