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3DS XL First Impressions/Previews
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Iacobellis
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GAF, I need your help!
Are my 3DS screens ok? Compared them to my old one and they look warmer...
They actually look really good. I'd say the 3DS on the left has too much a blue tint.
Banjotanooki
Member
Forgot to clarify, the left one is the original 3DS, right one is the XL.
Both with power saving mode off!
Both with power saving mode off!
Ken Masters
Banned
GAF, I need your help!
Are my 3DS screens ok? Compared them to my old one and they look warmer...
mine look the same, and based on all the videos and pics I've seen (an unhealthy amount), that's as good as it's going to look for XL screens
GAF, I need your help!
Are my 3DS screens ok? Compared them to my old one and they look warmer...
Looks good to me. The 3DS on the left has a noticeably blue tint.
GAF, I need your help!
Are my 3DS screens ok? Compared them to my old one and they look warmer...
Yeah, dude, the XL's screens look way better than the other's.
big black woman
Member
Dammit, I suppose I can take worse speakers for a better build, screens, and correct stylus position. Tomorrow I shall turn my dsi and 3ds into their xl versions.
RPGCrazied
Member
More vibrant color on the XL. I think it looks better.
Banjotanooki
Member
Awesome, thanks guys! Wanted to make sure nothing was wrong with it before returning the old 3DS.
TheChewyWaffles
Member
When is this thing out stateside?
Wuthering_Heights
Banned
Nevermind!
Today?
eighty(one)
Member
I noticed this too. I hope it stays secure ?:0|
nhlducks35
Member
Yes
peppermints
Member
So... Pushmo. Very impressed by this one.
It's the type of game that I'd play on my iPhone for a few minutes and say "huh, cool". But I think having the physical controls of the 3DS makes me more into it than I'd normally be. Just can't get immersed in an iPhone game like I can on a real handheld.
A bit frustrated that I put $10 in my eShop account and bought Pushmo for $6.99 and can't buy anything else cause of taxes, though.
It's the type of game that I'd play on my iPhone for a few minutes and say "huh, cool". But I think having the physical controls of the 3DS makes me more into it than I'd normally be. Just can't get immersed in an iPhone game like I can on a real handheld.
A bit frustrated that I put $10 in my eShop account and bought Pushmo for $6.99 and can't buy anything else cause of taxes, though.
Yep, it's all taken care of by the System Transfer we've all been talking about.
Do I need to buy a separate cable for the transfer?
No.
TheChewyWaffles
Member
No shit? Why doesn't amazon sell it then?
Edit: I was looking at blue/black. Sweet, I may pick one up tomorrow.
Systems will talk to each other over local wifi after they both connect to the net to verify transfer
Picked up a red XL today, along with NSMB2. Some shots:
I NEED this in my hands right now!!
Baconsammy
Banned
So go into the store settings and set your zipcode to something in Alaska. No more tax.
TheChewyWaffles
Member
What do I need to do to prep my 3ds for trade in?
Because Amazon US hates Nintendo, or Nintendo hates Amazon US. I don't know, buy it from Newegg.
Banjotanooki
Member
Guy at GS told me the 3DS, charger, and a stylus.
Amazon no longer sells Nintendo hardware.
It depends, if your EB will let you trade it in for $100 and let you buy it, transfer your data, and then bring in the original 3DS for credit you don't need to do anything besides go in and get a unit.
Otherwise, if you're trading it in and not doing a system transfer all you need to do is pull out the memory card and delete your system data?
Don't take $60 for it. EB in Canada is ripping people off big time by offering $60. You can easily get $100 on GAF/Craigslist/Ebay.
I prefer Blue but decided to get red XL and I like it, don't regret it at all.
Neuromancer
Member
Can't say I like the new headphone jack placement. I can't hold the thing the way I normally would. Why couldn't they just leave it in the middle?
Not a big deal, just kind of annoying. I do like the spot where the stylus is now though.
Also the speakers aren't so bad, not sure what people were complaining about. For good sound you want to be using headphones anyway.
Not a big deal, just kind of annoying. I do like the spot where the stylus is now though.
Also the speakers aren't so bad, not sure what people were complaining about. For good sound you want to be using headphones anyway.
Pilotwings is a far superior game and has more content. If you're keeping the game, go pick up Pilotwings instead.
grap3fruitman
Banned
Fry's was out... =(
Today was the only day to get it at $20 off, right? I was tempted to get one on sale but now I guess I'll wait until they come out with some decent colors or Luigi's Mansion releases.
Today was the only day to get it at $20 off, right? I was tempted to get one on sale but now I guess I'll wait until they come out with some decent colors or Luigi's Mansion releases.
I say return Steel diver and get Pilot Wings instead. There isn't much to steel diver and I paid $5 for it..Kinda wish I had the $5 back. Pilot Wings on the other hand is enjoyable.
I like the machine a lot. At first it took a little getting used to, but its nice having such clean 3D now. Mario kart 3d is so amazing.
If people can't wait for a screen protector and are paranoid of screen defects (like me), the official sony vita screen protector works just as good (although the bottom won't fit without cutting).
Oh I think the speakers are too quiet though. Red = mario so Red XL was the choice for me. Too bad there was no luigi green version...
If people can't wait for a screen protector and are paranoid of screen defects (like me), the official sony vita screen protector works just as good (although the bottom won't fit without cutting).
Oh I think the speakers are too quiet though. Red = mario so Red XL was the choice for me. Too bad there was no luigi green version...
Hours Left
Member
The shade of blue is actually really quite nice in person, the promo pics don't do it justice.
Just picked up the blue 3DS XL today. I hadn't really kept up on the 3DS XL news since it was announced that it wouldn't include the power cable. So I was pleasantly surprised to find it in the box lol. Overall the unit looks great and it's also very light despite it's size.
It looks great next to my DSi XL, Nintendo should release them as XL at launch next time.
Edit: Have it transferring from my ambassador 3DS, the little pikmins running around are awesome
It looks great next to my DSi XL, Nintendo should release them as XL at launch next time.
Edit: Have it transferring from my ambassador 3DS, the little pikmins running around are awesome
AndrewDean84xX
Banned
Go to Walmart and price match.
those close up pictures are not good
both are good games, but Pilotwings is definately better and easier to get into.
both are good games, but Pilotwings is definately better and easier to get into.
Extra Sauce
Member
I played that game earlier today and it looked fuzzy when the screen was moving. Like on a Gamegear, only not nearly as bad obviously. I was wondering if that was because of the XL screen, the image stretching, the emulation, or what. I don't remember if it was like that on 3DS.
Platinumstorm
Member
My 3DS Xl [red] had a moderate sized cluster of darkened pixels. I took it back to Walmart and had to have it inspected by an electronics manager. I made my case and they allowed me to return it. I had to pick up another red from another store, and I asked about their return policy before I purchased it.
This one has no problems.
The speakers of the 3DS XL are horrendous on at least my DS game [I haven't played any 3ds games yet since I'm not done with my last DS game], so I don't know if they just sound terrible for the DS games or also the 3DS games.
This one has no problems.
The speakers of the 3DS XL are horrendous on at least my DS game [I haven't played any 3ds games yet since I'm not done with my last DS game], so I don't know if they just sound terrible for the DS games or also the 3DS games.
Headphones.
It's also for 3DS games. I've only played Kingdom Hearts on mine so far and the sound is shit! If the room is silent then it's alright but any other sound and it requires headphones.
Neuromancer
Member
Pilotwings is 100x the game Steel Diver is, IMO.
Anticitizen One
Banned
Now that everyone has the 3DS does it really make 3DS games look pixely and blurry like initially thought? Or was the whole thing blown out of proportion and the difference is negligible?
Also, since when is Yoshi's Island available on 3DS?
Also, since when is Yoshi's Island available on 3DS?
Steel Diver took me 54 hours to complete 100%. I put around 20 some hours, I believe, into Pilot Wings Resort before I finished it off completely. I think it's a bit ignorant to say that there isn't "much" to the game without doing some research first. I don't want to be one of those "guys", but Steel Diver is still probably my favorite 3DS game still. The mechanics in Steel Diver are extremely tight and it takes a lot of time and patience to master. Gaining all of the Gold Medals in Steel Diver is no joke and it adds A LOT of replay value. If you like perfecting scores and beating stages precisely and efficiently then there's a lot to love about the game. Why don't people complain about Star Fox 64 being so short? There are medals to earn in that game too yet no one ever complains about there not being enough content. I look at Steel Diver as a slow paced, arcade shooter, only without the shooting, lol!
It's easy to go with the general consensus and quickly agree with the majority of reviews out there, but the game deserves more than a quick look. Sure, Pilot Wings is more comfortable and exciting than Steel Diver, but it certainly doesn't mean its got more meat on its bone just because MORE people played it and enjoyed it over Steel Diver.
/defense force. Sorry for derailing the thread, I'm pretty attached to Steel Diver and I don't think the majority of the criticism is justified.
Depends on the game I find. The blocky racers in Mario Kart 7 are more noticeable, but I think 3D Land and Theatrhythm look really crisp and clean blown up.
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