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3DS XL First Impressions/Previews

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I ordered a blue one last night. It was like 7 dollars more than the other ones, but god dammit it's gotta match my DS.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004O05DSG/?tag=neogaf0e-20

If you live in the U.S.

This case is $4.99 at Five Below (U.S. people). Three colors to choose from including blue, burgundy and red. I already got a blue one for my blue DSi XL a couple months ago, going to head over for another soon for my upcoming 3DS XL. :)

Looks like Toys R Us has the brown one for $4.98 as well...

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4371984&prodFindSrc=search
 
This case is $4.99 at Five Below (U.S. people). Three colors to choose from including blue, burgundy and red. I already got a blue one for my blue DSi XL a couple months ago, going to head over for another soon for my upcoming 3DS XL. :)

Looks like Toys R Us has the brown one for $4.98 as well...

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4371984&prodFindSrc=search

Huh, crap. I have a five below like 10 mins from my house too. I might go check it out tonight and see if I can cancel my order. Thanks for the heads up!
 
It doesn't house the unit when opened.

I think they mean the purse open, with the XL inside of it.

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Here are two pictures Chopper took a bunch of pages back.
 
Really want a Chopper purse, but is the red really... Red? I want it to match my red 3DS XL, but it looks more burgundy-brownish than red.
 
Normally I go right out to get new Nintendo hardware on launch day, but I think I'll hold off a little bit on this, no matter how huge and sexy it is. This is, of course, predicated on the hope that a special edition color one comes out for Christmas, hopefully either white or a nice Zelda themed one. Damn vacation sucking all my moneys away = (
 
I decided to keep my 3DSXL, the yellow tint seems to be there in almost all of the units in varying degrees (I checked out about 10 of em) and I even hear it'll disappear if you play the system long enough because of the glue setting in or something like that, ah well. We'll see I guess

Hmmm. So I have a US 3DS with ambassador account but plan on buying a PAL XL system as I'm in Australia now. Pity I can't transfer the ambassador games. Anyone from GAF want to buy a US 3DS
Check out the GAF trade/sale topic

Hi guys, the thread is huge and it would be difficult to find some answers. But are there some good and long impressions out there?

I'm also interested in how the d-pad is handled and wether it's a huge improvement in comparison to the 3DS.

I might be interested enough to get one in the future.
Don't have a long impression but I can tell that that d-pad and trigger button situation is now a lot better, easier to reach the triggers and same situation with the d-pad basically. It's also a bit bigger so it's easier to play 2D games (although I have to be honest, in a lot of games like WarioLand4 I preferred playing with the slide pad, it's damn good!). It's an improvement all around control wise, but if you really want this thing it should be for the screens IMO, it's not that much of an upgrade to justify dropping 200 bucks when you already have the 3DS, but I imagine that's the main reason for most people anyway

edit, damn now I want that blue purse as well... Is it US exclusive or also in Europe?
 
If i had the choice i would get the Silver one...but gd you nintendo.

I think im going to go RED , but these blue pics sure are sexy...

EIther way im not a big fan of either color , but i think a skin or whatnot would look best over a red case...i would prefer all black if told.
 
I haven't been this excited about a console launch since the DS Lite.

Agreed. I am more hyped for this XL, than I was for the Vita launch in February. I was really, really hyped for Vita too! but this XL launch beats it. Maybe because I have a 3DS and am pretty excited about the platform, this enlarges and refines the 3D experience - making it a must have?

Dunno. I didn't think I'd be anticipating the 3DS XL with as much want, as I have been - again, seeing as I already have a 3DS :P

Damn, I was going to get the XL on launch but this guy on Craigslist is offering his Purple 3DS for only $100. I'm pretty sure I'll get the purple one but the only catch seems to be that he isn't posting pics for me to see it. He assured me however that it's in like new condition.


Get the XL.

I have the purple. The screen still gets the marks. The color is pretty, but you'll be constantly cleaning it, still a smudge magnet. The XL looks to make the build quality of the OG look terrible, while also adding needed screen real estate and hand comfort.

Besides, I dunno if I'd trust a handheld offif Craigslist....
 
This case is $4.99 at Five Below (U.S. people). Three colors to choose from including blue, burgundy and red. I already got a blue one for my blue DSi XL a couple months ago, going to head over for another soon for my upcoming 3DS XL. :)

Looks like Toys R Us has the brown one for $4.98 as well...

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4371984&prodFindSrc=search

You're awesome. I'm so glad I scrolled down a little before ordering from amazon - I was parked right in front of a five below while reading this. Sure enough, they have 'em. Picked up a couple full-size stylii while I was there.

Kudos, man. I will name my purse "Womp".
 
It's one of the best cases I've ever used for a handheld. Has anyone here ordered a brown Chopper Purse? It's the only one of which I haven't seen wild pics.

I got me a Brown Chopper Purse yesterday.. no XL of course (NA). But I can take pictures on my iphone.
 
Is five below, a new term for ToysRus or TrU?

I'm confused and wanna go get a Chopper purse on my way to work this evening, that way I'll have it in time for the blue XL next Sunday.

Nesting for a handheld, lmao...

^_^
 
Same site for comparison:
PS3 - $700
360 w/o Kn - $500
Vita - $700
Wii - $350
Games cost between $70 and $100.

One could argue "blah blah blah currency conversion bs" but the fact is that a PS3 costs more than minimum wage before taxes (which is not nearly enough for a living).

My plan is to wait until the shops in Paraguay get the XL in stock and then make a quick trip do Foz do Iguaçú.

It's so good to live close to Paraguay. So good. I love it :D
 
I didn't think about that, it doesn't have a cradle or what? :O

Nope. The system comes with an AC adapter but no cradle. The cradle isn't even out in Europe yet and it hasn't shown up on any US websites so who knows if it will be available on the 19th. I think it's out in Japan though.
 
Nope. The system comes with an AC adapter but no cradle. The cradle isn't even out in Europe yet and it hasn't shown up on any US websites so who knows if it will be available on the 19th. I think it's out in Japan though.

The cradle hits Europe on the 24th I believe. So hopefully it won't be too long until we get it.
 
Cradle was there at launch in Japan
Will be available in a charger bundle for EU on Aug 24, don't know about AUS
No word on a release in NA
 
Cradle was there at launch in Japan
Will be available in a charger bundle for EU on Aug 24, don't know about AUS
No word on a release in NA

Stupid as i am, my amazon preorder for the cradle stiill stands. I just love charging cradles for moble devices.
 
Stupid as i am, my amazon preorder for the cradle stiill stands. I just love charging cradles for moble devices.
I've imported one from Japan. Works out cheaper than the UK cradle. The inclusion of a charger here is honestly off-putting to me!
 
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