kurrptsenate
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My son just scratched the top screen of my 3DS this morning 
looks like I'll probably just have to do the GameStop trade in promo
looks like I'll probably just have to do the GameStop trade in promo
3DS XL First Impressions/Previews
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darkjedi187
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so this treads about to blow up.
kurrptsenate
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someone said its out in spain already
Does anyone in the UK know who if any of the high street stores will be launching on Friday? My local independent isn't carrying it and both GAME and Gamestation are gone from my city centre. Pretty much depending on Blockbuster and HMV and hoping one of them bites on Friday.
It has an older firm actually 3.something.
Blockbuster are definitely launching on Friday.
darkjedi187
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Shame, but should have know.
Sweet. Actually I think I remember you mentioning that. Do you work there? I have one right at the bottom of my road so that would be handy.
darkjedi187
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That would be wonderful IF true.
OK, I have a query about 3DS system transfers which I cant find the answer to...
Is it possible to transfer just the 3DS ambassador status and games from one 3DS to another? I have a friend who is thinking of selling his launch console, and they have said I can have their ambassador status/games beforehand. However I dont want all his system data (Activity Log, Streetpasses, etc) to overwrite my own data.
Any ideas?
Is it possible to transfer just the 3DS ambassador status and games from one 3DS to another? I have a friend who is thinking of selling his launch console, and they have said I can have their ambassador status/games beforehand. However I dont want all his system data (Activity Log, Streetpasses, etc) to overwrite my own data.
Any ideas?
Good to know, cheers.
The Elite
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Hope you make it home.
Broken Hope
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There's no way, it's a full system clone or nothing.
nhlducks35
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Red looks pretty swaggin' too
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXfvJQUUwyI
*** Holy crap, look at the glare difference at 4:40
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXfvJQUUwyI
*** Holy crap, look at the glare difference at 4:40
So I tried out my friend's blue DSi XL today. I think I've made a mistake of buying the 3DS XL. Pokemon looks so fucking good on the DSi XL compared to my 3DS. I'm actually horrified how gross it'll look blown up on the 3DS XL. Considering the main 2 games I play on a handheld are Pokemon and Animal Crossing (which isn't out until next year) I'm thinking of going and transferring over my preorder into GS store credit (or a full refund) and getting a bronze DSi XL. Then I'd get the 3DS XL when Animal Crossing comes out, and there will be more colors.
#bipolarshopper
EDIT: To whoever in Europe/Japan who got theirs, could they possibly take some high quality pictures of it running DS games in full screen mode? Preferably with a DSi or DSi XL beside as comparison.
#bipolarshopper
EDIT: To whoever in Europe/Japan who got theirs, could they possibly take some high quality pictures of it running DS games in full screen mode? Preferably with a DSi or DSi XL beside as comparison.
Bidermaier
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I asked to try one at GAME today it feels really nice. Then I change my amazon.it order delivery to express, then I changed it back to normal.
I lent my old 3ds to a friend months ago this XL is a great time to rediscover the 3d.
The only thing that worries me about the XL is that it is going to push the vita even futher out of place. And I really want it to succeed
I lent my old 3ds to a friend months ago this XL is a great time to rediscover the 3d.
The only thing that worries me about the XL is that it is going to push the vita even futher out of place. And I really want it to succeed
Broken Hope
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But if you run DS games in non stretched mode on the 3DS XL it will be about the same size as on a normal DS.
JennyTablina
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Absolutely impossible, ambassador status is linked to the Club Nintendo account and console. The system transfer is a cut and paste process with no customisation to speak of.
Full copy or nothing, unless you are willing to accept your data being overwritten, and your friend is willing to hand over his Club Nintendo account details on a permanent basis so you get your ambassador games.
Is it just me or is the red a bit washed out? It looks nice, though, just a bit toy-like. Same thing with blue.
Wow at those anti-glare screens though... waiting for a better color will be difficult.
suikodan
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I have a question that's a bit related to that.
I already have a 3DS with ambassador stuff, yadayada. I plan on getting a 3DSXL and "copy" the content of the original into the XL. Also, I plan on buying NSMB2 digital to be able to play it on both machines.
So... I buy games for my 2 PSPs on the same account so both systems have the games, same thing for my iPhones. Can I expect the same thing on 3DS? Anyone knows?
Best vid that shows off (2:04 onwards) reds shiny slightly metalic look, thanks!
RPGCrazied
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Then you get a picture within a border, even the bottom screen doesn't fill the screen size.
No, games are tied to console.
Skellig Gra
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Whats the problem with sticking it in the charger? You can't possibly play it for 10 hours straight. Hell most of the 3DS games aren't even 10 hours long.
Games are tied to a console, but an account system should be coming soon. We're just gonna have to wait and see if something like PSN or iOS cross system compatibility comes to 3DS.
suikodan
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Yeah, I just found that you can use the 3DS transfer utility but the source 3DS will be back to factory defaults.
Hopefully an account system will resolve that.
Pagusas
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if you want the best platform to JUST play DS games, specifically Pokemon on, then yes the DSi XL is by far your best choice and will be for some time, there is no doubt about that. But just imagine how good Pokemon 3DS will look when that one day comes out!
Rich, just popped into my local Blockbuster (I also needed lemonade and ice cream from Tesco. It's too damn hot right now) and the dude I spoke to seemed to think they had it available on Friday too, which is great.
However, he also mentioned that the red and blue consoles would be £179.99, and that the silver would be more expensive at £189.99. Is this what you've heard as well? Sounded odd to me. First I've heard of colour specific pricing at any retailer to be honest.
However, he also mentioned that the red and blue consoles would be £179.99, and that the silver would be more expensive at £189.99. Is this what you've heard as well? Sounded odd to me. First I've heard of colour specific pricing at any retailer to be honest.
That's certainly absurd.
That's bizarre. Last I checked it was £179.99 for all.
Give the website a check. I can't right now, as I'm at work.
Parakeetman
No one wants a throne you've been sitting on!
So am going to pick this up as soon as it hits. My only downside for the system is the fact I wont be able to use my slide pad anymore. Since that thing is a godsend for MH3G.
Not the old Wii ones. You'd need one of the new Nintendo Point cards.
Old ones are just Wii/DS, I believe. Plus the cards to expire, so you may wanna check the date on them.
The problem with sticking it in the charger is that I'm not willing to always carry the charger with me. I have a very spontaneous life, so it happens quite often that I leave my house in the morning and won't be home for 2-3 days.
IdreamofHIME
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Finally got my hands on one today, what a glorious machine. I fell in love instantly.
The screen, the size, the buttons are all perfect. It was in one of those damned cradles, so I couldnt judge the weight too well, but everything else was sweet.
Mario Kart and Mario Land were the two games to try.
So the manager of GAME said trade in my White 3DS and an XL with an AC Adapter will come in at £79.99, which isn't too bad.
The temptation is really burning me. Argh.....
The screen, the size, the buttons are all perfect. It was in one of those damned cradles, so I couldnt judge the weight too well, but everything else was sweet.
Mario Kart and Mario Land were the two games to try.
So the manager of GAME said trade in my White 3DS and an XL with an AC Adapter will come in at £79.99, which isn't too bad.
The temptation is really burning me. Argh.....
DO IT! don't hesitate, you know you want to!
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