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3DS XL First Impressions/Previews
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Not sure how credible the source is, but here's someone chatting' it up with customer service on the matter:
http://twinfinite.net/blog/2012/07/11/news-amazon-com-3ds-xl-pre-orders-awaiting-confirmation-from-supplier/
Hmmm...would Nintendo withhold stock from Amazon due to the original 3DS situation?
Brilliant! Should have known to check your site.
Saint Gregory
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They have held grudges in the past. Did that one British retailer that dropped the Cube early ever get Wiis?
I hope so. I am waiting for a bigger pricedrop myself
I think it ships to UK only
This. The best thing about this new generation is optional charging cradles (the PSP Go had one too I believe). I never have to worry about my handhelds having a low charge because it's always is sitting on a charger.
Does anyone know if an Australian and a European 3DS can do a system transfer? I've got an Australian 3DS but I'm thinking of importing an EU 3DS XL.
*EDIT* Nevermind! Just checked my Australian 3DS, the firmware is E (Europe). I was thinking it was similar to the DSi which had an A (Australian) firmware version. Looks like they're compatible.
*EDIT* Nevermind! Just checked my Australian 3DS, the firmware is E (Europe). I was thinking it was similar to the DSi which had an A (Australian) firmware version. Looks like they're compatible.
The Elite
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Bam! You will have fun.
I wish I could go back to before I played DQIX so that I could play it all over again like it was new. I loved that game. Our lineup for when this hits shelves looks exactly the same otherwise.
how did you make an order that included the 3DS XL? I can't find it on their site. I'm calling BS!!!!
Instead of arrogantly saying "been there done that", I'll admit to being jealous that I can't do it for the first time again. Enjoy!
Stealth20k
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it really is great
Clearly he's not in the UShow did you make an order that included the 3DS XL? I can't find it on their site. I'm calling BS!!!!
Amazon US is the only regional version of the site that hasn't put up 3DS XL preorders yet.
Have fun with one of the best game libraries of all time (Play all Phoenix Wright games!)
One of the best things for me -
I wouldn't say my 3DS has a slightly loose feel, the whole top wobbles quite a bit if you tip ot forward or back. Oh and the SD slot at the side annoys me as it's loose too.
I can't wait for this to arrive, I'm hoping Zavvi honour my £157.69 order. *fingers crossed*
Risible
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That's sooooooo many hours of gaming goodness. I envy you, you're about to have some good times
.Yeah it's so good when there's so much high quality stuff you can choose from a huge back catalogue and it's just the first round of games
Also 2012 in general has been the year of the handhelds for me. Most of the home consoles games I was waiting for, have been delayed to 2013 (Bioshock Infinite, Tomb Raider, Ni No Kuni, The Last of Us, Beyond, GTA V, God of War, Castlevania LOS2) while I've really enjoyed playing on Vita during these months, so now I've decided to add more handheld love with the 3DS
I've ordered DQIX because I loved DQ8 and its sense of freedom. I've read that the multiplayer focus has a bit ruined the single player mode because characters in your party don't have their own personality, but I still hope that that the story in interesting enough to keep me entertained.
how did you make an order that included the 3DS XL? I can't find it on their site. I'm calling BS!!!!
You can pre-order it on Amazon.IT
Btw in a sense you're right because I'll get the games before the console
AndrewDean84xX
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And they wont. Amazon US and Nintendo are not friends. You haven't been able to buy a Nintendo device from them directly in over a year.
Ha ha. That's crazy.
Yeah that 'yet' was a freudian slip, I already posted about Amazon US' debacles with Nintendo in here.
beyond_death
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I'm pretty much holding out on getting a 3DS until this comes out. Screens look massive. And longer battery life is always a plus.
AndrewDean84xX
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I had to go to gamestop to pre-order my blue 3DS XL. I buy more from amazon though, since I get crazy bonus money with all my purchases there, and no taxes. No big deal though. I am one of the few people that likes Gamestop.
grimshawish
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Wow man! Nice! I'd say expensive but then its just 'front loading'!
[PS: Have you got a power supply with that order
]I think am gonna hold off for the moment. I'm thinking about getting a good PC around late this year, don't want to be spending too much! Reviews may sway me though; we'll see - I'll await the Gaf consensus.
Wow man! Nice! I'd say expensive but then its just 'front loading'!
[PS: Have you got a power supply with that order
I think am gonna hold off for the moment. I'm thinking about getting a good PC around late this year, don't want to be spending too much! Reviews may sway me though; we'll see - I'll await the Gaf consensus.
NO, no power supply because I had no money left in the credit card ROTFL
DDtwingloxx2
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The Elite
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The stuff I'm hearing about the 3D is all over the place. This sounds promising.
I tried the XL at a recent retailer showing. Not giving details, as I wasn't supposed to be there.
3D is absolutely incredible - however, it's purely because of the size of the screen. The sweet-spot is the same as on the 3DS original. It's just far more immersive. Can't wait to play through OOT again.
The Elite
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Good to hear.
A bit off topic but I figured people in here would be more knowledgeable about this sort of thing.
My DS Phat screen is super dim so I want to replace it since it's barely useable. I also don't want to lose the ability to play my GBA games or my imported Ouendan 2. I'd have to get a DSL for all that right? Are they even still available? I plan on getting a 3DS XL down the road but I want to make sure my old collection is served properly first.
My DS Phat screen is super dim so I want to replace it since it's barely useable. I also don't want to lose the ability to play my GBA games or my imported Ouendan 2. I'd have to get a DSL for all that right? Are they even still available? I plan on getting a 3DS XL down the road but I want to make sure my old collection is served properly first.
Canis lupus
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I hope so. I am waiting for a bigger pricedrop myself
I think it ships to UK only
I hope someones asnwer this question.
The Elite
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That looks so good.
TheLastCandle
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I'm so fucking sold on this thing.
Bigger really is better.
Smiles and Cries
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Just noticed GameMania has a pretty good trade-in deal too. €83 (€87 in Belgium) when you trade in your old 3DS.
I wonder if they let you transfer your old 3DS data.
You can see the red XL there, it looks pretty sexy.
Her small hands kind of accentuate the size compared with other videos we've seen so far but it's looking great either way.
OMG how did I miss that. You're right it looks great, I'm glad I went with red.
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