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New Nintendo 3DS & New Nintendo 3DS XL Launch Thread
- Thread starter kubus
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Oh well.
But who am I kidding, I'll probably still get it.
Triforce plate is matte.
StarPlatinumTheWorld
Member
Any news on a carry case for the n3DS? Regular size not XL.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Anyone use the Hori screen protector? I just ordered one off Amazon in hopes that it doesn't suck.
Lé Blade Runner
Member
Does anyone know anywhere online that is still selling Faceplate 23? Preferably in the UK.
This is so beautiful...
noomi
Member
Best one money can buy.
Sourtreats
Member
Lé Blade Runner;154839112 said:
Yep it sure is, I can see why hunting one down at regular price is so hard. Only prices I've found have been on eBay at ridiculous prices.
Wowfunhappy
Member
So, um, just HOW poorly will an Old 3DS screen protector fit on a New 3DS? As a temporary measure.
I live in the US, and imported both a New 3DS (non-XL) and a Hori screen protector. The New 3DS showed up more than a week ago, the screen protector seems to have been lost in the mail (tracking says it never even entered the US). Importing another screen protector will take a while, and I don't want my system to get scratched in the mean time...
I live in the US, and imported both a New 3DS (non-XL) and a Hori screen protector. The New 3DS showed up more than a week ago, the screen protector seems to have been lost in the mail (tracking says it never even entered the US). Importing another screen protector will take a while, and I don't want my system to get scratched in the mean time...
I don't get why people are so paranoid that their screens will scratch. I've owned every 3DS system and have never had a scratched screen. Are you guys using a key instead of a stylus or something?!
Wowfunhappy
Member
My OG 3DS screen was scratched (this was back when the 3DS cost $250, so I was pretty devastated), and I don't want it to happen again. Scratches are a particularly large issue on the 3DS IMO because it really interferes with the 3D effect.
backflip10019
Member
I've also noticed that performance on Pokemon Y absolutely dies with full 3D on. The framerate during battles is like cut in half.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
OK good - feel better about my $9, haha. Thanks.
Games dont get an extra boost other than Smash Bros.
backflip10019
Member
Ah ok, thanks. Just seemed weird to me since the only other game I've played on the N3DS was Link Between Worlds, and that ran flawlessly with full 3D on.
iRAWRasaurus
Banned
Nintendo only shipped as many as the preorders amounts at first. I think by now, stores are getting more slowly. Might try your local Walmart or something.
That game is 60FPS though? Pokemon with 3D staggers at 30FPS or lower I think.
Kssio_Aug
Member
eighty(one)
Member
I thought this too.
My MMXL had this issue. I handed it down to my son.
My nredXL is stiff, hinge wise.
The manager at GameStop (loved her red so much, I wanted one), has a stiff hinge too.
I thought the shift and flop was normal.
It isn't, it's just common.
CanUKlehead
Member
I, for one, would love to see It. So that those who want it can get it, primarily.
But I would love to observe unhappiness at Nintendo before it, after and the morbid curiosity on if it will actually sell.
MaximumSpider
Banned
Probably been asked to death but can I do a transfer by saving the data from the original 3DS' SD card to a computer and moving it to the New 3DS?
You still have to do the transfer process and then choose the copy via PC option (which does exactly what you describe). If you just put the contents of your SD card on your pc and then microSD and put that in your New 3DS without doing anything else, the data won't be recognized. It needs to do the actual transfer process.
MaximumSpider
Banned
Ah man, so I can't trade in my 3DS beforehand.
Lakerchick4life
Member
Its out for delivery so will let you know once I receive it. Am glad that its see through that way it will show off the awesome red color 3ds xl that I have..and I already got refunded the 8 dollars from amazon making it now 12.99, same price as the US one
Just saw this posted on EBgames.ca:
https://www.ebgames.ca/3DS/Games/719137/hori-duraflexi-protector-clear-for-nintendo-new-3ds-xl
https://www.ebgames.ca/3DS/Games/719136/hori-hard-pouch-for-nintendo-new-3ds-xl
Oddly enough it says release date is 1/15/2015..
https://www.ebgames.ca/3DS/Games/719137/hori-duraflexi-protector-clear-for-nintendo-new-3ds-xl
https://www.ebgames.ca/3DS/Games/719136/hori-hard-pouch-for-nintendo-new-3ds-xl
Oddly enough it says release date is 1/15/2015..
EndlessFloydian
Member
Hm, yeah, I'm waiting for that to appear on Gamestop's site. Best Buy here in the US shows a release date of 3/8 for these protectors.
Also, are there any cases/bags that can hold the NEW 3ds xl with the duraflexi on it (without it being too snug)?
I'm trying find the answer to this question. I would assume these new 3DSXL cases would be a tiny bit larger by a few millimeters as well. From a business standpoint, I don't see HORI putting anymore money into resizing a case for a couple millimeters.
ShadowKingpin
Member
Can someone tell me what is so awesome about the HORI Duraflex Protectors? Is it that they are the first official protectors or is the material really good?
EndlessFloydian
Member
I'd say both.
But unfortunately, it seems to be mostly an online only item right now. Just phoned Best Buy, they confirmed the release date of 3/8, but said they won't be getting any in-store. And GameStop don't know anything at all about them.
Can't stand it when simple things like these are always delayed constantly and/or restricted to online only.
I just thought I would chime in and share my experiences with the New 3DS XL and Nintendo's customer service.
I preordered the Majora's Mask XL from Best Buy and, as a backup, from Fry's, in case Best Buy screwed me (which they did). The Fry's order shipped on time, but for some unknown reason sat at a UPS hub in Vernon, CA for over a week, before moving on to be delivered at my home.
When I first powered the system on, the touchpad immediately went crazy, spamming whatever icon was in the lower right of the screen to the point that I couldn't even navigate the menus, or perform initial setup. After a lot of resets and screwing around, I was able to get into the settings eventually, and cleaned and recalibrated the screen, at which point it stopped registering input at all.
I confirmed with Fry's that they couldn't give me another of the same model, and got on the phone with Nintendo to initiate a repair order. I was apprehensive about the quality of their service after a few stories I've read on here, and also about sending in an LE and getting some random stock model back.
I sent out the system that night, and UPS routed it to Van Nuys, CA (20-30 minutes from the Chatsworth location)... and then sent it to Uniondale, NY. And then back to Van Nuys. Another week lost because UPS seems to be going senile. The entire company. Senile.
Nintendo received the system yesterday, fixed it yesterday (replaced the lower LCD), shipped it back out yesterday, and I received it this morning in perfect working order without a mark on it. I'm not sure how typical my experience is compared to the average repair, but I'm pretty impressed with the turnaround time on my first RMA with Nintendo. Looking forward to finishing the system transfer and finally playing some games.
My advice to prospective buyers: Use Fedex.
I preordered the Majora's Mask XL from Best Buy and, as a backup, from Fry's, in case Best Buy screwed me (which they did). The Fry's order shipped on time, but for some unknown reason sat at a UPS hub in Vernon, CA for over a week, before moving on to be delivered at my home.
When I first powered the system on, the touchpad immediately went crazy, spamming whatever icon was in the lower right of the screen to the point that I couldn't even navigate the menus, or perform initial setup. After a lot of resets and screwing around, I was able to get into the settings eventually, and cleaned and recalibrated the screen, at which point it stopped registering input at all.
I confirmed with Fry's that they couldn't give me another of the same model, and got on the phone with Nintendo to initiate a repair order. I was apprehensive about the quality of their service after a few stories I've read on here, and also about sending in an LE and getting some random stock model back.
I sent out the system that night, and UPS routed it to Van Nuys, CA (20-30 minutes from the Chatsworth location)... and then sent it to Uniondale, NY. And then back to Van Nuys. Another week lost because UPS seems to be going senile. The entire company. Senile.
Nintendo received the system yesterday, fixed it yesterday (replaced the lower LCD), shipped it back out yesterday, and I received it this morning in perfect working order without a mark on it. I'm not sure how typical my experience is compared to the average repair, but I'm pretty impressed with the turnaround time on my first RMA with Nintendo. Looking forward to finishing the system transfer and finally playing some games.
My advice to prospective buyers: Use Fedex.
How are you sure its the same exact model? Me thinks Nintendo new how limited it was and probably kept some replacements as backups just in case.
Guys. I think I might crack and buy an XL. I'm not sure I can hold out for the smaller version.
Import one. I have, and do not regret it whatsoever.
But then I can't play my US games on it.
How are you sure its the same exact model? Me thinks Nintendo new how limited it was and probably kept some replacements as backups just in case.
I can't be 100% certain since there weren't any physical marks or imperfections on it, but the serial number is the same, and the phone rep and paperwork confirmed that the lower LCD had been replaced and same unit returned to me. I called them when I got an outbound tracking notice the same day they received the system, because at that point I was half expecting they had decided it was fine and sent it back as is.
But then I can't play my US games on it.
Ah yeah. I'm new to the 3DS/DS family, so that was a non issue for me.
DS was region free. Its just the 3DS.
MaximumSpider
Banned
Nvm
sixteen-bit
Member
translucent 2DS looks so good
ss_lemonade
Member
Anyone else have issues pressing down on the cstick? I downloaded Ironfall to test it out and while other directions are manageable, pressing down requires way more pressure else it barely registers.