Baconsammy
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30ish minutes. The first 5 minutes of which I thought the Pikmin were cute. The next 25 minutes I was just cursing Nintendo.
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3DS XL First Impressions/Previews
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30ish minutes. The first 5 minutes of which I thought the Pikmin were cute. The next 25 minutes I was just cursing Nintendo.
Wolfe
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Honestly there hasn't, out of all the thousands of people currently with an XL how many have you seen post up (or just make comment online somewhere) about getting scratches? Even if it was 50 instances that's still a very very small fraction of the of the overall amount of people with the system. It would be one thing if 1-5 people (or even 1-20) were seeing it but it's nowhere near that bad.
Don't take this the wrong way though it's obviously an issue for some and it would be nice if they addressed it but to claim that it's a large enough issue seems hyperbolic. Also look at it this way, I know it's a pain but if you get one now and you actually do get scratches they'll fix it.
RelentlessRolento
Member
Do you get anything extra for credit if you trade in the 3DS cradle charger?
Cargo pants! Huzza! I also wear one of those....what you call them in english? Belt things by camel?.... Well...fits in ther nicely!
eighty(one)
Member
What the hell is dithering? How do I see it on my XL? Should I even want to see it? See it can then never unsee it?
Maybe I don't wanna know....
But I do wanna know...
Maybe...
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MikeE21286
Member
You don't wanna know.
Leave it be.
Leave it be.
I upgraded mine this morning.
Sound is really terrible. I tried stereo and even mono but I can hardly hear anything on this thing. And what's with battery on this thing? I left it on charge after testing it out for 10 minutes and red light is still on after 5 hours. I think original 3DS turned the red light off once it was fully charged.
Sound is really terrible. I tried stereo and even mono but I can hardly hear anything on this thing. And what's with battery on this thing? I left it on charge after testing it out for 10 minutes and red light is still on after 5 hours. I think original 3DS turned the red light off once it was fully charged.
Ken Masters
Banned
Is Mutant Mudds worth the purchase?
What the hell is dithering? How do I see it on my XL? Should I even want to see it? See it can then never unsee it?
Maybe I don't wanna know....
But I do wanna know...
Maybe...
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just be happy!
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YES! Even more so so on the XL! If you are into simple 2d plaformers, that is.
Thomaticus`
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I was looking to get a vita, but I think I'm going to consider picking up the 3ds XL instead. I was in the store and I tried out the regular 3ds and the 3d hurt my eyes, but I'm thinking that with the bigger screen it should be better, plus I could also play the games that I want to play in 2d. There's no rush though; I'm willing to wait for a bundle.
I just completed the system transfer from my launch 3DS to my new XL. However, it tells me to use my original SD card in the new system rather than the new card. I'd rather keep the new card, since it's 4GB rather than 2GB. Is there a workaround? Can I just copy the files to the new SD card?
Extra Sauce
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Been playing Mighty Switch Force today and I feel like I'm playing a new game. The beautiful hand-drawn style benefits so much from the large screen.
I can't friggin' wait for WayForward's Adventure Time game.
I can't friggin' wait for WayForward's Adventure Time game.
bitoriginal
Member
Yeah you can, just copy the files over to the new card and pop it in.
Ken Masters
Banned
cool, I thought the demo was fun
IrishNinja
Member
im a pretty skinny dude, and i fit it in both my shorts (cargo) and work pants, 's all good
A fanny pack? D:
On your computer, copy the files off the 2gb card and put them on the 4gb card. You should be golden after that.
chickdigger802
Banned
Anyone got the little 'uneven cuts' or w/e on their circle pad?
Probably the only part that i feel... a bit cheapened. But screen and everything else is fine, and my thumb will be over this anyhow.
Probably the only part that i feel... a bit cheapened. But screen and everything else is fine, and my thumb will be over this anyhow.
I don't think they abandoned hardcore gamers.nthey just know we'll be there anyway, so they can focus on casual gamers and get both sets of consumers,
Yeah no problem. Just do as said (tranfare and excange the sd card), after that put the 2 gig one in your pc, copy the WHOLE file structure over and copy it over to your 4 gig card.
insert it to the xl aaaaaaand done.
I would recommend to look at both game lists and choose using that, I have both but to me the 3D is the worst thing about the 3DS, Both systems have some amazing games to play.
devious.one
Member
Anyone else already miss the Mario Kart wheel accessory?
Hope they make a XL version asap
That thing made the 3ds feel so good in my hands.
Hope they make a XL version asap
That thing made the 3ds feel so good in my hands.man, i had to google that! (nice boobie results there also!) but yeah, kinda like those, but in cool and stylish. Taking my xl to work in that guerantees me 10 streetpass hits a day.
Anyone else already miss the Mario Kart wheel accessory?
Hope they make a XL version asap
That thing was fantastic, the only way to confortably play my original, but after almost a month with the XL I can't say I miss it, it's very confortable on its own.
Vyse The Legend
Member
My XL has a warmer temperature than my regular 3DS. But, my regular one had a blue tint. The result is blues look better on the old screen, but all the other colors look more vibrant on the XL. It wll take some getting used to.
Necromanti
Member
Besides just being warmer, does anyone know if the color temperature is more accurate compared to the old 3DS? I know that when the new iPad out, some people complained about the more yellow color temperature, but it also had the most accurate one yet.
beyond_death
Member
So is the battery life vastly improved? I know it says it is but can the difference actually be felt?
RoninChaos
Member
How do I initiate a transfer from a ambassador 3ds to my XL?
Baconsammy
Banned
You click on settings, then transfer.
MaverickHunterAsh
Member
Yes, yes, a million times YES! If you're a fan of old-school platformers, Mutant Mudds is the single best original game on the eShop. Yes, even including Mighty Switch Force and VVVVVV (which, don't get me wrong, are also excellent).
With both 3DSes, go to System Settings > Other Settings > System Transfer, and follow the prompts that follow. Done!
Put it this way, you probably won't be saying "what!? Already??" with the XL.
brandonh83
Banned
When Resident Evil Revelaitons came out, I didn't really like it, but thinking back on my experience with the original 3DS, I didn't really like playing any games on it. I don't think I had a problem with the screen size or even holding the thing, but it could be totally possible that those were the reasons I was having, subconsciously.
I'd be able to buy one tomorrow, if I can find any. I was originally going to wait because of the Castlevania delay, but there's a lot of great games already, and some that I haven't even played yet like Kid Icarus, and some that I would perhaps actually enjoy more on the new hardware.
I'd be able to buy one tomorrow, if I can find any. I was originally going to wait because of the Castlevania delay, but there's a lot of great games already, and some that I haven't even played yet like Kid Icarus, and some that I would perhaps actually enjoy more on the new hardware.
beyond_death
Member
Thats good to hear. Just asking because I read in places people asking for third party batteries making me feel the battery is still shitty.
This isn't true, I had moved from Savannah to Orlando, and had an NCAA preoder that I didn't pick up, and while I was back in Savannah visiting friends this weekend I was able to cancel it without hassle. The chick didn't wanna lose a preorder.
pock3tmonster
Banned
Has anyone had experience with 'anti-glare' screen protectors and either 3ds model? I'm trying to decide between the standard Hori screen protectors and the anti-glare screen protectors, but I'm concerned the surface of the 'anti-glare' might interfere with gameplay on the touch screen.
I'm loving the XL. Build quality is better, bigger screens, easier to hold, etc.
The 3D effect is the same to me.
The only thing I'm disappointed in is the sound. Max volume on the 3DS XL = 50% volume original 3DS.
Giving me flashbacks of getting a Game Boy Color and being disappointed in the sound after coming from my Game Boy Pocket since the Game Boy Color didn't have great sound either (was very low in volume).
The 3D effect is the same to me.
The only thing I'm disappointed in is the sound. Max volume on the 3DS XL = 50% volume original 3DS.
Giving me flashbacks of getting a Game Boy Color and being disappointed in the sound after coming from my Game Boy Pocket since the Game Boy Color didn't have great sound either (was very low in volume).
Yeah, the blue is a hot color. Most of the gamestops in my area have low stock of them or have completely sold out of them.
Vyse The Legend
Member
I bought the last blue one at my Best Buy. They had 5-6 reds left, though.
Ken Masters
Banned
buying Mudds now, thanks guys
Hispanicguy
Member
Tried out SMT: Strange Journey just now. LOVE the way DS games look.
and btw, that CN code is already used, lol
and btw, that CN code is already used, lol
Ken Masters
Banned
Nintendo/Amazon beef, I think stemming from the 3DS return rate (my guess)
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