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New Nintendo 3DS AUS/NZ Launch |OT| Featuring Thieving European Importers
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blue tak it
It's actually a felt material cover plate. You can see it close up in this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVr7m_yq-1s
On a side note, thanks for getting that Kyary Pamyu Pamyu song stuck in my head again.
Edit: Beaten.
My point about that Kyary Pamyu Pamyu song still stands though
no problem and I'm sure you'll love the case! Good luck with applying the screen protector, maybe you already know but I was told that applying it in a bathroom with moist air gives you the best chance of preventing dust from getting under the screen filters. I wish I knew this before I applied mine, haha.
Mine fits snugly into my three different old XL cases. So I would say yes, unless yours are super small.
Hm. I'm going to be getting this one now, most likely:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0050SVPCO/
My New XL fits perfectly into my old XL case (this one specifically).
Does anyone know where I can get a TPU clear plastic case for the NEW 3DS XL?
One like this:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0093W7KG8/?tag=neogaf0e-20
One like this:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0093W7KG8/?tag=neogaf0e-20
There's one by Hori, sold by Nippon-Yasan here (lol I'm starting to sound like a shill for them, sorry)
Here's a (Japanese) hands-on video of the case. Skip to the 5:00 minute mark for the 3DS XL part as he showcases it on the normal New 3DS first. Normally I'm not a big fan of these kind of cases but it looks pretty sweet on the XL.
edit: Whoops, those are not TPU but PC. Here's the link for the TPU version of the case. It's a bit pricey though
. Play-Asia also has this one listed for pre-order for $11.edit: Whoops, those are not TPU but PC. Here's the link for the TPU version of the case. It's a bit pricey though
Woah nelly, that's $50.
I might shop around a bit.
EDIT: Okay grabbed the PlayAsia one. Long shipping time considering it ships Dec 12 but oh well it was only $20 all up.
Ok, update on this. I don't know what's changed but it appears to be ok now! Maybe it was just a blip or maybe they had yet to flick a switch to allow it. Anyway, system transfer being performed now with both systems set to Ireland.
This system has reinvigorated my love of 3DS, even though I was still playing my XL daily before for Curtain Call. Makes me want to replay or finish old games. I've barely progressed in Alpha Sapphire thanks to wanting to play Smash with c-stick or Luigi's Mansion with reduced ghosting.
Ironically the one game I've been playing less is Curtain Call, because the smaller screen leads to reduced visibility I haven't adjusted to yet.
They had no cover plates at all in stock at my local Big W.
Ironically the one game I've been playing less is Curtain Call, because the smaller screen leads to reduced visibility I haven't adjusted to yet.
They had no cover plates at all in stock at my local Big W.
Panic over! Good to hear!
LOL. Btw, no-one drinks Fosters here.damn, living a distance away from the southampton DHL facility sucks ass. I have to wait until Monday for my N3DS XL!! Ah well, whatever - most people have to wait until next year. lol
Also, just for a laugh, I was originally going to post the thread with these banners and then swap them for the real ones - but thought better of it:
Melon Husk
Member
Add insult to injury Nintendo's charger is proprietary.
Do not fret about the eShop issue. I tried France, Germany and the Netherlands resulting in error 005-5602, but after I changed it to UK (Scotland) - which got me in, but in £ - and then back to my home region, it worked. This is most likely a software bug where new 3DSes fail to initialize euro eShop access.
Do not fret about the eShop issue. I tried France, Germany and the Netherlands resulting in error 005-5602, but after I changed it to UK (Scotland) - which got me in, but in £ - and then back to my home region, it worked. This is most likely a software bug where new 3DSes fail to initialize euro eShop access.
Benzychenz
Member
Oh.
This video has just about sold me on a New 3DS.
And I have tomorrow off work.
Please no.
Pls.
My poor wallet.
;~;
Muskieratboi
Member
I'm hearing its selling out fast nationwide. So yeah...
I'm hearing its selling out fast nationwide. So yeah...
People say that this is the only stock until next year. Better, get, it.
Benzychenz
Member
Oh shit is that felt one not out here? Where can I import a Japan one?
It is out here - I saw a felt plate at EB Games on Friday.
Benzychenz
Member
It is?
I don't see it on the website: http://www.nintendo.com.au/new-nintendo-3ds/cover_plates/index.html
So is there a significant improvement in the quality of the screens between old and new 3DSes? I don't mean the improved 3D (despite that the head tracking sounds fantastic), but are the colours more vibrant/blacks deeper/etc.?
Honestly, this would be the biggest incentive for me to upgrade over anything else!
Honestly, this would be the biggest incentive for me to upgrade over anything else!
I'm pretty aware that no one drinks Fosters in Australia (it is the second thing everyone tells you after saying their are Australian), but, I've always wondered, people don't drink it because it is not widely available or because they don't like it, and if they don't like it, and no one drinks it, it is probably not widely available as well, right? Serious OFF topic question.
What is the real status of Fosters beer in Australia? (I like Fosters, btw. Sue me).
Also, on topic now, is there any known problem with the new 3DS units? Should I buy one now or wait until it gets release in Europe?
What is the real status of Fosters beer in Australia? (I like Fosters, btw. Sue me).
Also, on topic now, is there any known problem with the new 3DS units? Should I buy one now or wait until it gets release in Europe?
Benzychenz
Member
Play-Asia is out of stock of the felt faceplate.
They're the only place I know to buy Japanese stuff lol.
Help me.
Idk, it's kind of non-existent. Can't remember the last time I even saw it.
They're the only place I know to buy Japanese stuff lol.
Help me.
Idk, it's kind of non-existent. Can't remember the last time I even saw it.
frankie_baby
Member
If no one drinks fosters is that because Australians wouldn't give a Castlemaine XXXX about any other lager?
Dead_Pixel
Banned
Wow. That looks fantastic. Must feel great when playing the console (although sweaty hands would be a concern).
Does anyone know if the wood style faceplates are made from real wood? And Nintendo should definitely make some leather faceplates too.
Melon Husk
Member
No, it's the same cheap - eh, low-cost Nintendo display. However most have said the saturation is better on the XL model in particular. Here's a comparison between old & new.
Seriously, people here should stop forgetting about Nippon-Yasan. They're way cheaper than Play-Asia with pretty much everything! And they know some tricks on how to avoid import fees...
Here you go
edit: By the way, now that everyone is shopping face plates... Did you know that the newly released Boo faceplate is glow in the dark?
This is why Regular New 3DS > New 3DS XL
Seriously, people here should stop forgetting about Nippon-Yasan. They're way cheaper than Play-Asia with pretty much everything! And they know some tricks on how to avoid import fees...
Here you go
I fell like I should buy a n3DS instead of the XL just because I've already purchased that Theme and now I fell like I should buy the faceplate to use it together.
The screen is definitely of higher quality on the new XL. The picture retains colours and brightness when viewed from any angle, as opposed to the old XL which turns into an overexposed mess when viewed from the side. I guess they did this because without it, the super stable 3D would be pointless.
It also just seems to have a slightly higher dynamic range, but it's not THAT noticeable.
It also just seems to have a slightly higher dynamic range, but it's not THAT noticeable.
Benzychenz
Member
Seriously, people here should stop forgetting about Nippon-Yasan. They're way cheaper than Play-Asia with pretty much everything! And they know some tricks on how to avoid import fees...
Here you go
Thanks, I love you.
12 bucks for express (3-4 days, we'll see about that), so $44 all up. I can live with that. Now let's see how long it takes for the felt to get all dirty and gross lol.
I'll confirm/pay the order tomorrow after I go impulse buy the system.
Seriously, people here should stop forgetting about Nippon-Yasan. They're way cheaper than Play-Asia with pretty much everything! And they know some tricks on how to avoid import fees...
Here you go
edit: By the way, now that everyone is shopping face plates... Did you know that the newly released Boo faceplate is glow in the dark?
This is why Regular New 3DS > New 3DS XL
:O
We wantssss it, my precious.
http://www.superufo.com/products/3DS/Nintendo_3DS_3DS_NEW_LL_Hori_TPU__3DS_428_.html
SuperUFO has it in stock. I placed an order yesterday so hopefully it ships tomorrow.
GasProblem
Member
Seriously, people here should stop forgetting about Nippon-Yasan. They're way cheaper than Play-Asia with pretty much everything! And they know some tricks on how to avoid import fees...
Here you go
edit: By the way, now that everyone is shopping face plates... Did you know that the newly released Boo faceplate is glow in the dark?
This is why Regular New 3DS > New 3DS XL
Woooooooow. Alright, if I get a N3DS, that Boo faceplate will surely be bought.
Not sure if my new 3DS is meant to be clicking really loudly after its 2nd day. It's clicking at the optimal viewing angle (2nd click)
Got my gf's 3DS today and it's not making the clicks.
Here's a vid of what I'm dealing with:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6K6gavnAc8s
Should I take it back to where I got it from and exchange it?
Also, is the 7 day transfer lockout on both 3DSs' or on the receiving one only (in this case, new 3DS)?
Got my gf's 3DS today and it's not making the clicks.
Here's a vid of what I'm dealing with:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6K6gavnAc8s
Should I take it back to where I got it from and exchange it?
Also, is the 7 day transfer lockout on both 3DSs' or on the receiving one only (in this case, new 3DS)?
Ban Puncher
Member
I want those two Kyary Pamyu Pamyu coverplates that are exclusive to Japan.
Will try my luck in getting a cheap wooden coverplate when out and about tomorrow.
I should get this too.
Will try my luck in getting a cheap wooden coverplate when out and about tomorrow.
By the way, now that everyone is shopping face plates... Did you know that the newly released Boo faceplate is glow in the dark?
This is why Regular New 3DS > New 3DS XL
I should get this too.
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Banned
My 3DS LL clicks too. I thought this was supposed to be normal since it's a satisfying locked in position -sound.
Aarglefarg
Member
Mine also has a loud click (XL). I don't like it, but I'm not sure if it's meant to be like that (I assumed it was).
Impotaku
Member
I want those two Kyary Pamyu Pamyu coverplates that are exclusive to Japan.
Will try my luck in getting a cheap wooden coverplate when out and about tomorrow.
I should get this too.
You can order stuff like that direct from Amazon Japan if you use a forwarding service like Tenso, even better if the price drops before shipping they even refund you the savings. Thanks to them my N3DS ended up costing £92 and i got hit with zero customs fees as Tenso let you edit the customs value. I have managed to get all my games and face plates for retail prices or less. A handy option for the stuff that doesn't get released outside of Japan.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
I have the same issue but it doesn't seem to be a big deal really.
Ban Puncher
Member
People should probably avoid shopping with Nippon-Yasan as they have been known to sell bootlegs and try to pass them off as official products. There was a documented case of this happening to a Figure GAF poster earlier this year.
Not saying that any coverplates or whatnot available there are going to be counterfeit, just a friendly warning that you should probably spend your hard earned money with a more reputable seller.
I got a couple of local sources in Japan which negates the need for a forwarding service.
Not saying that any coverplates or whatnot available there are going to be counterfeit, just a friendly warning that you should probably spend your hard earned money with a more reputable seller.
I got a couple of local sources in Japan which negates the need for a forwarding service.
You just got me scared here....
I thought the New 3DS was similar to pal 3DS which All countries listed ?
I'm from Belgium, so does this means that after setting my upcoming NN3DS to Belgium as country and making the data transfer between my old 3DS and my NN3DS that I will not have access to the European esShop ?