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New Nintendo 3DS & New Nintendo 3DS XL Launch Thread

Reside here in the US. Will likely be picking an XL up within the next couple of weeks.

It's also going to be my first portable Nintendo console since...the original launch NDS in 2004. And as with Wii U, I will mainly be going the physical route, with maybe a few exceptions later on down the line. Boy, am I glad I waited. The 3DS library has a ton to offer.

Other things: I thankfully scored a 3DS card case from Club N, so can't wait for that. I will have to find a charger, though. Shouldn't be too hard since all of them since the DSi work, iirc, so I could find one dirt cheap in a used game store somewhere.

Lastly, are there any decent cases or pouches for JUST the unit that are ~$10? Would grab the pouch out of the Club N rewards, but those won't last long, and I'm back down to 200 coins.Will any old 3DS XL pouches accommodate the N3DSXL?
 
My Zelda 3DSXL has been shipped and will be here tomorrow (Today technically)

Pretty excited, also have the limited MM Bundle coming. can't wait to get my Zelda on :D
 
Transfer process was easier than I thought. I just did the PC transfer and moved it all to my new 32gb. I got the red one and I'm not really diggin the glossy outer shell but I like that it's red on the inside instead of just being red on the outside and black inside. C-stick is simple to use than I had imagined although I do keep bumping my thumb on the hinge which can be annoying. Controlling the camera in Majora is great. This might seem insignificant but I'm actually excited about the amiibo functionality on this. It looks cool to me to just place your amiibo on the touch screen.
 

Dandruff5

Neo Member
Got the shipping confirmation for my MH4 LE 3DS. Now just watching unboxing videos over and over again. :)

That brushed silver has really grown on me. So pumped for the hardware upgrade and a nice, relaxed replay of Majora's Mask.
 

Ecto311

Member
You mean how gamestop only got enough for reserves? be pissed at Nintendo for not supplying enough.

Not only that but GameStop cutting off the trade in on the 15th also for the $100. Nintendo sucks too but that was the only reason to go to GameStop to me.

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Grabbed a card so I can download shovel knight. I'll fuck with the system tomorrow.
 

Jorav

Member
New to the 3DS World. Are the only differences between the 3DS and XL the size? Also can someone reccomend some games. Already eyeing Monster Hunter.
 

diablos991

Can’t stump the diablos
The new eye tracking on the XL is way better than I thought it would be. I might actually use 3d now.
 
I bought myself a new white 3ds, could not resist bought it together with some yoshi cover plates and the Majoras Mask limited edition. In the end I've been a zelda fan since 1991 and even though I have a 3ds xl, I thought it best to upgrade but go for the smaller one and keep my old 3ds xl. Should arrive today after ordering yesterday afternoon on the Nintendo uk store, I feel like a kid waiting for Santa.
 
New to the 3DS World. Are the only differences between the 3DS and XL the size? Also can someone reccomend some games. Already eyeing Monster Hunter.

Yes, screen size is the only difference between a n3DS and n3DS XL. Unless you're asking the difference between New 3DS and the older 3DS?

You should look into
Kid Icarus
Fire Emblem Awakening
Shin Megami Tensei IV
Animal Crossing
Bravely Default
All 3 Zelda games(ocarina of time, a link between worlds and the new majora mask remake)

Those were some of my favorite games with the system. Watch a few trailers and such and see if the games are your thing.
 

Jorav

Member
Yes, screen size is the only difference between a n3DS and n3DS XL. Unless you're asking the difference between New 3DS and the older 3DS?

You should look into
Kid Icarus
Fire Emblem Awakening
Shin Megami Tensei IV
Animal Crossing
Bravely Default
All 3 Zelda games(ocarina of time, a link between worlds and the new majora mask remake)

Those were some of my favorite games with the system. Watch a few trailers and such and see if the games are your thing.

Nah, just the new versions. Thanks for that, I'll check em out.
 

Rich!

Member
Since I got my N3DS XL back in November, I've been going on endlessly here about just how fucking amazing the new 3D is. Was frustrating to encounter people who would say "nah, it can't be that good"

Haven't read this thread yet, but I'm hoping many are now seeing why I've been raving about it so much over the past three months. The new 3D is incredible, and its something you have to try yourself to understand.
 

Rocky

Banned
They put a charge hold on it (so yeah, you're pretty much getting charged when you order) and you have around a week to pick it up.

Hmmm, there's a Best Buy a few blocks away from Nintendo World and I'm thinking of doing an instore pickup order there as a backup in case Nintendo World doesn't have any. Could I cancel the Best Buy order if I were able to get one at Nintendo World?
 
Hmmm, there's a Best Buy a few blocks away from Nintendo World and I'm thinking of doing an instore pickup order there as a backup in case Nintendo World doesn't have any. Could I cancel the Best Buy order if I were able to get one at Nintendo World?

I'm not 100% sure but I believe an order gets automatically cancelled if the person fails to pick it up within a week but I don't know if you want that hold on your account during that whole time.

You could try giving them a call on what the process is, think their phone support is 24/7. I'm guessing you mean the BB on 44th?
 

co1onel

Member
For anyone who wants the black one, you can order it for store pickup at best buy.

Thanks I just put an order for a pickup at the closest bestbuy. Now to wait till tomorrow to go pick it up and pray they don't pull some "sorry we actually don't have anymore" bullshit.
 

Rocky

Banned
I'm not 100% sure but I believe an order gets automatically cancelled if the person fails to pick it up within a week but I don't know if you want that hold on your account during that whole time.

You could try giving them a call on what the process is, think their phone support is 24/7. I'm guessing you mean the BB on 44th?

Just checked on the website, and it says you can cancel a store pickup order by calling 1-888-BESTBUY and have the CC info handy. I think I may just do the backup plan, lol.
 
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Deleted member 125677

Unconfirmed Member
god damn, I'm so close to just walking out and grabbing one. Do I really need the upgrades? Not really. Do I want it? Sooo bad. Lust for life too stronk
 
Since I got my N3DS XL back in November, I've been going on endlessly here about just how fucking amazing the new 3D is. Was frustrating to encounter people who would say "nah, it can't be that good"

Haven't read this thread yet, but I'm hoping many are now seeing why I've been raving about it so much over the past three months. The new 3D is incredible, and its something you have to try yourself to understand.

I only had a quick play around with it last night but it is infinitely better. Really impressed.
 

Blitzhex

Member
Do UI elements look like less blurry and do textures look sharper on the the smaller new 3ds as compared to new 3ds xl?
 
It was definitely worth the upgrade, went from an Xl to a new 3DS and I'm completely happy with the screen size. The 3D effect is much improved and you can just leave it on permanently now. Tried out the c stick with MH3U and it works great too.
Best 3D effect so far though is the crimson shroud menu icon!
 

RobbieNick

Junior Member
Got the system at a midnight launch and did the transfer. Unscrewing that back and replacing the MicroSD card with a new 32GB card was such a pain in the ass. Despite the screws being loosened, .the back just did not want to come out and I was worried about breaking the back of my brand new system. Also, the damn power button kept going on as it's on the bottom now. I don't care if I have to delete games if my MicroSD card gets full, I'm NEVER doing that again.

That said, I like how the home button is more gentle to push now and the start and select buttons are back to the bottom right side making it much easier to pause. I got the red, but I hate the super-glossy finish as it's a magnet for fingerprints and smudges. The C-Stick works great.
 

Rocky

Banned
Welp, I put in a store pickup order for the Best Buy that's close to Nintendo World. Got an email that the store is currently closed, lol. So I guess as long as the have stock, I should have my backup set when they open.

One good thing is that its single digits in NYC right now, And -10 to -25 with the wind chill, shouldn't be many lines anywhere hehe.

EDIT: Hmm, Reggie just showed up in my Mii Plaza wearing an Epona hat. And talking about the N3DS and MM launch.
 

sheamus

Member
Because it wont fit in, the new 3ds uses micro sd.

I'm about to do the transfer, hope everything goes well. If my 60 hours smt iv save file gets lost i will cry like a baby.

Well that sucks I really wish Nintendo would say stuff like this upfront. or mention it during the direct
 

thatdarkeevee

Neo Member
Picked up my red New 3DS XL tonight at midnight at Walmart. They only had two red systems and three black. Loving it so far and the top screen has much richer colors than the previous XL to my eyes as well as a viewing angle akin to the dsi xl.
So glad I won't have to change my micro sd card ever again unless it breaks or something since that back was a pain to remove without being scared of cracking it.
 

RobbieNick

Junior Member
Wait my old memory card Won't work on the new 3ds

Nope. You'll need a micro SD card. I recommend doing the data transfer through the PC using your old SD card and a Micro SD card with an SD card adapter before doing a system transfer. You an then use the Micro SD card with the SD adapter on you old 3DS until you're ready for the new one. Then, just do the license transfer and you'll save yourself some time.
 

ironmang

Member
Does anybody know if gamestop will be carrying that hori clear case and screen protector as well as a cheap charger this weekend? Have some PUR points from when I shopped there all the time and would love to cash them out on this stuff.
 
The transfer process was a mess for me. Turns out I only have an SD card USB reader and not a writer, and my old MacBook Air doesn't have an SD card reader. So I ran around my place for about half an hour trying to find something. I ended up using my TASCAM DR-40 to write to my microSD card. Moral of the story is don't buy SD card readers if they don't write. :(

Can't wait to try Majora's Mask and Monster Hunter in the morning!
 
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