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3DS XL First Impressions/Previews
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Edag Plata
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Yes.
evilromero
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If I go ahead and transfer my data from my DSi to my regular 3DS will it erase everything on my 3DS or just add to it? I want to do this before the XL comes out so I can just transfer everything over once.
Erases EVERYTHING from the source 3DS and turns the receiving one into a clone of the original.
Edit: oh, dsi? Honestly not sure about that. Sorry.
It looks like a satin finish, which is kind of like matte but with a shine to it (or like matte with reflective/shiny paint basically)...but not "glossy" which is what I assume you mean by shiny. I guess it might be like the GBA SP and original DS finishes, but they didn't have the curves this one has. I'm hoping the color is in the plastic itself and not just a paint.
cultureculture
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It adds to it, I used the transfer to throw a couple pieces of DSiWare onto my 3DS.
Nostalgic Nightmare
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Can I ask you all a question?
I have wanted to get a 3ds recently as I am taking the train more and more to work. I would also play in bed from time to time. Right now, I think the only games that interest me are OOT and Kid Icarus, possible RE Rev.
The announcement of the XL is kind of what got me into wanting a portable gaming system, but I'll confess, I don't really want to wait, i.e it will be very hard to wait.
If you were in my position, would you hold off until Aug (im in US) or would you get the current model.
Color doesn't really matter to me, if anything i'd go black to be more discrete on the train (I'm 32 years old) plus portability would be nice although I carry a backpack to work.
Right now the 3DS seems to be $170 at stores, but I'm assuming that once the XL comes out, the existing model will probably drop a ton in price?
I feel torn here, but appreciate any advice given.
Thanks.
I have wanted to get a 3ds recently as I am taking the train more and more to work. I would also play in bed from time to time. Right now, I think the only games that interest me are OOT and Kid Icarus, possible RE Rev.
The announcement of the XL is kind of what got me into wanting a portable gaming system, but I'll confess, I don't really want to wait, i.e it will be very hard to wait.
If you were in my position, would you hold off until Aug (im in US) or would you get the current model.
Color doesn't really matter to me, if anything i'd go black to be more discrete on the train (I'm 32 years old) plus portability would be nice although I carry a backpack to work.
Right now the 3DS seems to be $170 at stores, but I'm assuming that once the XL comes out, the existing model will probably drop a ton in price?
I feel torn here, but appreciate any advice given.
Thanks.
The regular 3DS will not get a big price drop for some time, it will be sold in parallel to the more expensive XL. If I were you I would wait, as long as you can stomach the hideous launch colours.
goldenpp72
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I would wait simply because a lot of the design flaws of the original 3ds are being discretely addressed with this model. Things like the position of the stylus (which is a huge pain in the ass to reach on the model I have), the self destructing screen clamshell, the poor 3d caused in part to the small screen size, improving battery life a bit, as well as superior design for playing older DS games. The horribly crap start/select/home buttons.. Waiting is hard even for me and i have a 3ds, but really, the revision seems like a really nice upgrade.
Aside those games, also try and consider mario 3d land, star fox 64, and mario kart, at least try them as they are all great games along, RE rev is a good game as well but not the best out there, it's not as good as the other ones you mentioned imo.
Absolutely, positively wait. This isn't a revision, it's an alternate choice, so the original might not drop in price at all. The XL confers a number of advantages over the regular 3DS that you'll probably miss if you don't get them.
Forceatowulf
G***n S**n*bi
Those impressions and videos are really nice. So fucking glad I waited for this.
Like the others I'd suggest waiting for the XL, it's a bit bigger while the screens are much bigger and only $30 more, and overall looks much nicer. As far as colors I'm sure there'll be some vinyl covers or something to cover the color up if it's a big enough deal (if not replacement shells down the line). I'm thinking red would be more discreet (assuming you meant that rather than discrete) just cause it seems more commonly used, although ultimately either way it's a big slab o' color.
As far as games there's a decent selection of stuff on the eShop too (which is also more convenient to play, no carts!), otherwise there's the whole DS library if you never got into that.
Nostalgic Nightmare
Member
Thank you for your opinions. I suppose I'll try and wait it out. Man this is going to be rough.
edit* thanks Japtor as well.
I don't get this. How the hell are red and blue hideous? And I'm not a fan of silver electronics but even that looks decent. Of course I'm not arguing opinion, but.. It's red and blue. Not like it's releasing in hot pink and browny-green and we have to take a pick.
So also with the free games early buyers got? (edit, nvm. Just got the confirm!!
)No white worldwide is a bad move! If you look at the Wii U pad, some people would like it matching, also it's not too distracting
sorijealut
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Yes, I think we saw from the hands-on video that the blue and red colors are not the kind of colors we were expecting, they're quite wonderful.
I do agree that white is the way to go for this one, but I'll just wait. I don't think the wait'll be so bad.
So also with the free games early buyers got? (edit, nvm. Just got the confirm!!
No white worldwide is a bad move! If you look at the Wii U pad, some people would like it matching, also it's not too distracting
There's a hands on video of the red 3DS XL?
sorijealut
Member
Nope, not yet... but if it's in the same color intensity as the blue, I'm sure it'll look great.
That was a really good video of the 3DS XL.
Guess I'll be getting the blue one, although I would've preferred just all matte black.
Still can't wait to see that screen in person. Is it August yet?
TheCongressman1
Member
The colors look nice, it's just the fact that they are mixed with the black that makes them unattractive to me. Silver and black looks great though.
IGN just posted this on their Facebook wall....
Why would they do this?
IGN just posted this on their Facebook wall....
Jesus wept...
Gamer @ Heart
Member
Count me in the group that was turned into a buyer by that game reactor video. Beautiful.
Lonk?
KillerTravis
Banned
IGN just posted this on their Facebook wall....
How can they be so stupid?
.la1n
Member
it goes without saying...
sorijealut
Member
IGN just posted this on their Facebook wall....
That's the stupidest thing I've ever seen by them. IGN, congratulations!
Christberg
Member
Is it bad that I know this is supposed to be funny but I just don't get whatever the joke's supposed to be?
The 3DS on the left, look at it closely.
Metallix87
Member
You're not alone. I don't get the joke, either.
I was joshing, no idea chums. Ask Jeggo, he'll know.
@Green Slime - Left 3DS is different to right 3DS.
perfectchaos007
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Metallix87
Member
Yeah, it has a second Circle Pad. Is that the entire joke? Is it the image of Miyamoto holding the XL? I'm sorry, I just don't get it.
FrenchMovieTheme
Member
there isn't really a joke there. it's just fucking ridiculous that IGN would put that on their facebook. someone might see that and say "oh sweet the new 3DS XL is going to have 2 analog sticks!" when it won't
Okay, let us assemble the clues.
1| The 3DS doesn't have a second circle pad
2| IGN posted a photoshopped image of the 3DS with a second circle pad on their FB wall.
3| "That's the stupidest thing I've ever seen by them. IGN, congratulations!"
With these clues, I am confident you can draw a conclusion.
Metallix87
Member
Oh. I thought they had put it up to be funny, and I couldn't tell if there was supposed to be a joke in the image or something.
IGN just being morons, then?
5.
But the system reminds you how many transfer you still have.
The limit is reset if you erase the Account Activity of the unit, but doing so...erases your content and purchases (so you'll lose everything if you reset).
Five is also the limit to full transfer. You can transfer individual content (i.e. games, apps individually) as many times you want.
Link (with more info too).
Damn! Only 5?
Kinda sucks.
Thanks.
Edit: Didn't find any info about the bold on that site.
abstract alien
Member
Jesus that second Circle Pad is in a HORRID position lol
I thought that games and apps could be transferred with the SD card, so there shouldn't be a transfer limit in place. I'm not sure though, and judging by the number of questions about system transfers, it seems like nobody else is either.
Cursed Frogurt
Banned
I'd be more worried that someone would buy a 3DS XL thinking they can charge it.
I wouldn't be surprised if Nintendo wouldn't be happy with it.
They are already having a bit of confusion with the Wii U. They shouldn't have to deal with even more lol.
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