The name is reminiscent of when Apple did that "the new iPad" thing, before they dropped it because it was confusing and didn't make sense when they released another one later.
I guess this is their half-measure between releasing a full-blown new system, and sticking with the current system.
The question is really are these features in relevant dimensions that consumers [who aren't currently buying the system] care about. Features aren't necessarily value.
Do you mean people who currently own one replacing their current one? (As opposed to new consumers who will simply opt for these models instead of the older models.)
I can see that occurring, but then I think the same has occurred with past revisions as well. If there ends up being a slew of exclusive software for it then I could see a greater transition.
I think this style of upgrade has a lot of people on here excited for it, it has native dual analogue for one thing, something that's been asked about for eons. But those consumers that have shifted as part of the systemic decline occurring, I can't really see this drawing them back in any way.
I'm also not entirely convinced as yet though that a dedicated game device line can emulate the model used by more utilitarian smartdevices and have a large mass of their current userbase jump onto an incremental upgrade.
Finally something to look forward to other than just software; "new" hardware is always a dozen times more exciting.
Also, what do you think of Nintendos move to allow different themes + different cases? Is this another adaption of a smartphone-standard? Not sure how important hardware customization is in Japan.
OG 3DS quite soon since it's been selling like shit since a year or so, but I can see XL lasting a bit more in stores. It all depends how much the New versions will cannibalize sales.
Just for the sake of it, I found my prediction about it, from NPD June thread
The one coming this Fall.
Nintendo 3DS Advance.
Better tech than normal 3DS, not that far from Vita's specs
NFC button integrated
Possibility to be used as a Wii U controller as well
Design being more reminiscent of DS Lite era
Around 4 inches top screen
Two colours at launch: Blue Sky, White Ice
169.99, OG goes to 129.99 and 2DS goes to 99.99
Launched with SSB in the West, MH in Japan
Yeah, in the case it's announced, I just want to see how much of this will be correct. Ready to be wrong on all fronts, though, first the fact there won't be a new 3DS revision :lol
I'm curious on whether this model is more expensive to make -- upon first impression, I'd say yes (since it improves and includes new pieces); and its impact on Nintendo's negative operating income -- not positive. Possibly modeled with strong Amiibo sales.
Or maybe this model will comes without a battery, to be sold separately for $20.
It's also interesting that it will miss the holiday season in the West.
I'm curious on whether this model is more expensive to make -- upon first impression, I'd say yes (since it improves and includes new pieces); and its impact on Nintendo's negative operating income -- not positive. Possibly modeled with strong Amiibo sales.
Or maybe this model will comes without a battery, to be sold separately for $20.
It's also interesting that it will miss the holiday season in the West.
It might be slightly more expensive to produce, but it's not such a huge gap with respect to previous models. I guess they will try to offset likely lower margins through the sale of accessories; e.g. covers.
I'm curious on whether this model is more expensive to make -- upon first impression, I'd say yes (since it improves and includes new pieces); and its impact on Nintendo's negative operating income -- not positive. Possibly modeled with strong Amiibo sales.
Or maybe this model will comes without a battery, to be sold separately for $20.
It's also interesting that it will miss the holiday season in the West.
Did they go for the big software push for those as well like with this new 3DS?
They seem to be focusing on games not possible (or not coming to anyway) on the old models with the new 3DS. Not to mention the hardware update that effects gameplay/control (with the second stick) etc.
Did they go for the big software push for those as well like with this new 3DS?
They seem to be focusing on games not possible (or not coming to anyway) on the old models with the new 3DS. Not to mention the hardware update that effects gameplay/control (with the second stick) etc.
DSi had a camera and the DSiWare, so it's not something new to add features that bring exclusive games (and Xenoblade is not exclusive to New 3DS, being on Wii) and gameplay solutions. Second stick is available as a peripheral for both 3DS and 3DS XL.
DSi had a camera and the DSiWare, so it's not something new to add features that bring exclusive games (and Xenoblade is not exclusive to New 3DS, being on Wii) and gameplay solutions. Second stick is available as a peripheral for both 3DS and 3DS XL.
Uh? The only New 3DS "exclusive" game they announced is Xenoblade, a porting of a 2009 Wii game. We don't have any clue whether Nintendo is going to develop big exclusive games, but I guess they're not, at least initially, since it'd be incredibly stupid to avoid a +16m installed base (talking about JP).
Uh? The only New 3DS "exclusive" game they announced is Xenoblade, a porting of a 2009 Wii game. We don't have any clue whether Nintendo is going to develop big exclusive games, but I guess they're not, at least initially, since it'd be incredibly stupid to avoid a +16m installed base (talking about JP).
Didn't they also announce that new software is in development that will be exclusive to the new hardware?
If Nintendo themselves don't make a push in that direction then pretty much no else will and this added power and whatnot will be nothing but a waste of money when it comes to gaming.
Meh, you get low retailer support after you stuff them with overshipped games. It was going to catch up with them. Not doing a magazine tie-in manga probably didn't help either.
I blogged this earlier but worth copying and pasting here: Yoshifumi Hashimoto is currently producing a new game that is not related to Rune Factory nor Forbidden Magna according to a posting at http://www.marv.jp/message/kinmag.php
Regarding exclusive support for the New 3DS. DSi didn't get much at all, to be honest.
As for the Game Boy Color
Launch: October 1998
First exclusive game: Top Gear Pocket - April 1999
First exclusive from Nintendo: Mario Golf GB - August 1999
Biggest GBC exclusive
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters IV. Nope, not Pokémon Crystal, at least in Japan. =P Both were released in December 2000.
Also did I see in the Bravely Second trailer that it's releasing this Winter? Hopefully that means early next year, because this year is kind of packed....
So we have:
DQX - 9/4
Smash Bros. 3DS - Sep.
new 3DS/XL model - 10/11 (+Xenoblade?)
MH4U - 10/11
Pokemon ORAS - Nov.
FF: Explorers - 12/18
Um how? Up until this point, the 3DS was tracking for a bit less than 3M in Japan for the year. It'll at least take a year for this model to hit 3M, unless sales pick up dramatically starting with its release.
With what exclusive software? Xenoblade? Are people already forgetting how the OG 3DS sold when it had no games? Shiny hardware alone doesn't make sales. They need a compelling title to go along with the release to get people to dump their current 3DS for a new one. As of right now, I don't see it selling gangbusters from the jump. Maybe if they made a Youkai Watch 3 or something.