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New Nintendo 3DS AUS/NZ Launch |OT| Featuring Thieving European Importers
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Garrett Hawke
Member
Hoping mine will arrive tomorrow (Thursday), I ordered it at like 2am Tuesday morning but it still hasn't been dispatched (despite 365games saying same day dispatch). Hopefully they'll dispatch it today.
I ordered this one too:
Because it looks absolutely gorgeous on the n3DS in photos I've seen.
You're welcome. My friend has it too. It's called good taste: we've got it.
Garrett Hawke
Member
It's beautiful though, seriously. I love that it's multilevelled as well, and shows the housing and stuff of the 3DS underneath. Thanks for posting pics
ChrizzlyBear711
Member
Hey guys and girls,
I am new to the board (from Germany).
I am still undecided whether to get a New 3DS or not :-(.
Currently I do have a 3DS XL in the Luigi Design which I love! Has been the most beautiful handheld I have ever seen.
So I still have some concerns (some of them has been already discussed here, so thank you ):
* Is the New 3DS big enough if you come from a XL? (in videos it seems soooo small)
* What if I get a broken console from Play-Asia? Anyone ever got a broken one from them?
* Do I need it? No (New 3DS) game is out yet and I have problems on focussing the 3D because I can't get the 3D well, because of my weaker left eye.
Thank you for the impressions so far, ladies and gents.
I am new to the board (from Germany).
I am still undecided whether to get a New 3DS or not :-(.
Currently I do have a 3DS XL in the Luigi Design which I love! Has been the most beautiful handheld I have ever seen.
So I still have some concerns (some of them has been already discussed here, so thank you
):* Is the New 3DS big enough if you come from a XL? (in videos it seems soooo small)
* What if I get a broken console from Play-Asia? Anyone ever got a broken one from them?
* Do I need it? No (New 3DS) game is out yet and I have problems on focussing the 3D because I can't get the 3D well, because of my weaker left eye.
Thank you for the impressions so far, ladies and gents.
Faster loading, C-Stick for camera, massively improved framerate in multiplayer (it's almost permanent sub 30 on the old 3DSes... the more players, the worse) and apparently realtime shadows in quest are sharper. But the latter is just something a hunting buddy told me and I can't verify that yet. Gotta wait for my N3DS to arrive and Gateway push their 9.x update so I can try it on the PAL console.
Sakura
Member
Play-Asia is legit albeit expensive at times. You shouldn't have to worry about getting a broken console from them, and if you do I'm sure they will refund it.
As for if you need it, well, of course not. It's cool having a built in extra analogue and buttons, and it runs faster, and you can change the cover plates, but you don't 'need' it. In regards to the 3D, I haven't really been impressed. It's better sure, but there is still ghosting, and it is still annoying, so I still keep 3D off.
Cool about the better framerate.
I wish older games could take advantage of the more powerful hardware.
Each to their own opinion I guess however, this is the first time I have heard someone say the improved 3d doesn't work for them.
For many if not all other N3DS owner this is the biggest improvement they are most happy about. I myself am finding the improved 3D amazing to say the least in game and also watching 3D video on youtube. IMAX in your pocket.
Sakura
Member
Like I said, it is better for sure.
But there is still ghosting, which is very distracting to me.
Sometimes I'm sitting with the thing there and it is flickering back and forth trying to adjust the 3D even though I'm not moving it.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
I find that the 3D doesn't work that well if you put your face closer than the recommended 30cm.
Go to settings intop left corner and.....
1. make sure auto brightness is set to off
2. try re calibrating the 3d in an evenly lit or even a dark room.
3. for good measure make sure power save is set to off.
I actually used a ruler to ensure 30 cm distance when I calibrated mine and now it works perfect
MilkLizard
Member
Got my first cover plates in the mail from Nippon Yasan. I am glad they're matte like the default ones. Excuse the low light phone camera photos.
OK. This is the coolest thing ever.
Sparrowhawk
Member
Can't wait for these to be released in North America, damn. Gonna have a collection of face plates, I can see it now.
nope.
but new nintendo 3DS consoles do not come with points in any region anyway. Nintendo have stopped doing it for new consoles, and it'll be the same when the N3DS is released in the west and for any future consoles they release too.
Thank you!
toastyToast
Member
Only 3rd party stuff.
the androgyne
Member
The KK faceplate is awesome, might have to nab that one.
Here's mine, i like this style cause i can re-enact the Seinfeld B&W cookie episode!
Photo makes it look a little murky in places but in person it's not at all.
Here's mine, i like this style cause i can re-enact the Seinfeld B&W cookie episode!
Photo makes it look a little murky in places but in person it's not at all.
Much, much, much better. It's as loud as the OG 3DS now.
MatrixMan.EXE
Member
Just bought a Metallic Blue New XL from 365 games. Pretty excited. Thought that it only makes sense considering I've got two new games to play (Pokemon OR and Persona Q).
Was going to hold out a little longer but considering it's the same price as the EU PAL units will be I saw no point in waiting!
Was going to hold out a little longer but considering it's the same price as the EU PAL units will be I saw no point in waiting!
Got my NN3DS XL Metallic Black last Friday from Play-Asia. So far I'm very happy with the device.
First of all the improved speed is just awesome, second comes the stable 3D effect.
This is how it should've been right from the beginning!
C-Stick feels very good to use after getting used to it. The glossy isn't as bad as many ppl say.
I don't like glossy as well, but on the NN3DS XL IMHO it's not as disturbing as with the OG 3DS.
The new Internetbrowser now deserves it's name and YouTube 3D videos are absolutely gorgeous!
Try those 3D demos found there on your NN3DS! NOW!
Miiverse now is fun to use instead of the slow-ass version in OG 3DS.
In both of them you can use the C-Stick either to zoom webpages (Browser) or navigate sites (Miiverse) Love it!
Last but not least I love the microSD management via PC.
Works flawless and you don't have to take off the backplate just to get access to your microSD.
What I absolutely dislike is the automatic brightness control (basically a cool feature, but it just doesn't work the right way here, so I've deactivated it).
Next is the new Touchpen and the slot for it. The touchpen is too small I think and because of it's shape it's often not possible to put it back without having to check its alignment.
I love the device nonetheless and since I've had an 3DS XL there is and was no way for me going back to the tiny, fiddly smaller form.
The better handling for adults hands as well as the huge screens is mandatory for me plus I save a lot of money on those faceplates which I can invest in games :>
Oh boy and did I mention how fast SSB now is loading and that you can use Miiverse and Internetbrowser during the game?
Here are some shots taken with my iPhone 5S cam, scaled down for the internet. Sorry for the abysmal quality:
First of all the improved speed is just awesome, second comes the stable 3D effect.
This is how it should've been right from the beginning!
C-Stick feels very good to use after getting used to it. The glossy isn't as bad as many ppl say.
I don't like glossy as well, but on the NN3DS XL IMHO it's not as disturbing as with the OG 3DS.
The new Internetbrowser now deserves it's name and YouTube 3D videos are absolutely gorgeous!
Try those 3D demos found there on your NN3DS! NOW!
Miiverse now is fun to use instead of the slow-ass version in OG 3DS.
In both of them you can use the C-Stick either to zoom webpages (Browser) or navigate sites (Miiverse) Love it!
Last but not least I love the microSD management via PC.
Works flawless and you don't have to take off the backplate just to get access to your microSD.
What I absolutely dislike is the automatic brightness control (basically a cool feature, but it just doesn't work the right way here, so I've deactivated it).
Next is the new Touchpen and the slot for it. The touchpen is too small I think and because of it's shape it's often not possible to put it back without having to check its alignment.
I love the device nonetheless and since I've had an 3DS XL there is and was no way for me going back to the tiny, fiddly smaller form.
The better handling for adults hands as well as the huge screens is mandatory for me plus I save a lot of money on those faceplates which I can invest in games :>
Oh boy and did I mention how fast SSB now is loading and that you can use Miiverse and Internetbrowser during the game?
Here are some shots taken with my iPhone 5S cam, scaled down for the internet. Sorry for the abysmal quality:
Excellent.
Side-note, are there any screen or video comparisons of each model's screen size next to each other anywhere? Going back to my OG 3DS has made me miss the bigger screens, but if the smaller new model has a significant size boost I'll stick with that one.
My regular N3DS isn't much of an improvement from the XL unfortunately.
toastyToast
Member
New stylus kind of sucks in both it's shape and its position. The side was so much more convenient. The new shape makes it a nuisance to return to its slot.
the androgyne
Member
I'm glad they screwed up the stylus & it's location, cause it prompted me to use the Wii U Stylus Pen from the accessory pack, that i was barely using before. It's a thousand times better even if it doesn't store anywhere.
This one:
The new stylus really is in a shitty location.. not just comfort wise, but right next to the headphone socket, i almost jammed it in there a couple times!
I never much liked the OG stylus either ... it slipped in my hands cause of the metal surface and it's a pita expanding and retracting it
This one:
The new stylus really is in a shitty location.. not just comfort wise, but right next to the headphone socket, i almost jammed it in there a couple times!
I never much liked the OG stylus either ... it slipped in my hands cause of the metal surface and it's a pita expanding and retracting it
Transfer went through OK despite the old 3DS stalling on the last step.
Damn, that's a shame. I'm actually playing Persona Q without headphones now because the sound is so much better on the new XL compared t the OG and old XL.
Damn, that's a shame. I'm actually playing Persona Q without headphones now because the sound is so much better on the new XL compared t the OG and old XL.
ChrizzlyBear711
Member
Have any of you who ordered from Play-Asia received an voucher for your next order and doesnt need it?
Would be happy to use it for the 3DS.
Would be happy to use it for the 3DS
.Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
I thought the regular N3DS sounded waaaaaaaaaaaaay better than the old XL.
ShogunDarius
Member
got the boo faceplate but it doesnt seem to glow in the dark, or its not very noticeable
Impotaku
Member
It's not meant to glow fiercely in the dark it depends on how much of a charge it's had before you put it in the dark, if you want to check it's working put a light on and hold it close to the bulb for 60 seconds then turn the light off.
When i took my pics i used a blacklight to supercharge so it would be easy to take pics of it, that's why it's so bright in my pics & that's what the purple glow was.
God damn it. Finally got around to transfer my stuff over and what happens? I fucking strip the right screw so I can't change the SD card. The left screw loosened just fine, but the right one was apparently too tight. So now I have a system I cannot use as it is. Great! Good idea to put that SD card behind screws
Got my NN3DS XL Metallic Black last Friday from Play-Asia. So far I'm very happy with the device.
First of all the improved speed is just awesome, second comes the stable 3D effect.
This is how it should've been right from the beginning!
C-Stick feels very good to use after getting used to it. The glossy isn't as bad as many ppl say.
I don't like glossy as well, but on the NN3DS XL IMHO it's not as disturbing as with the OG 3DS.
The new Internetbrowser now deserves it's name and YouTube 3D videos are absolutely gorgeous!
Try those 3D demos found there on your NN3DS! NOW!
Miiverse now is fun to use instead of the slow-ass version in OG 3DS.
In both of them you can use the C-Stick either to zoom webpages (Browser) or navigate sites (Miiverse) Love it!
Last but not least I love the microSD management via PC.
Works flawless and you don't have to take off the backplate just to get access to your microSD.
What I absolutely dislike is the automatic brightness control (basically a cool feature, but it just doesn't work the right way here, so I've deactivated it).
Next is the new Touchpen and the slot for it. The touchpen is too small I think and because of it's shape it's often not possible to put it back without having to check its alignment.
I love the device nonetheless and since I've had an 3DS XL there is and was no way for me going back to the tiny, fiddly smaller form.
The better handling for adults hands as well as the huge screens is mandatory for me plus I save a lot of money on those faceplates which I can invest in games :>
Oh boy and did I mention how fast SSB now is loading and that you can use Miiverse and Internetbrowser during the game?
Here are some shots taken with my iPhone 5S cam, scaled down for the internet. Sorry for the abysmal quality:
The New 3DS browser can play youtube 3D videos? Damn, I didn't know this! The stupid youtube app can't, which is a waste;
Wolfgang Jr
Banned
God. I SO want to jump in. Will wait until a N3DS gets released in black though
Too sexy :'(
Too sexy :'(
I got the way overpriced charging dock for N3DS. I like it.
ChrizzlyBear711
Member
@ Morokh: No it does not increase the framerate .
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