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New Nintendo 3DS & New Nintendo 3DS XL Launch Thread
- Thread starter kubus
- Start date
Got my MM3DSXL a few hours ago, and I'm loving it... mostly. I'm having a hell of a time with the ZR and ZL buttons though. Tried the MGS 3 demo, and it's very difficult to press any of those two buttons without pushing either L or R. Guess my fingers are to short. Suppose I should consider trading it in for a regular model, but I don't want the smaller screens!
Forsythia
Member
The bloody card reader on my pc was freaking out, so I thought, oh well, I'll just do a full wireless transfer. Big mistake, it takes fucking ages. It isn't even that much data anyway (about 5 GB), but why does this take so long? I feel like an idiot, should've copied the data on a different PC. 
Been playing Majora's Mask for some time. Freaking awesome. My thoughts on the XL:
+ Face tracking 3D is incredible
+ C-stick works like a charm for camera movement
+ System definitely feels faster overall
- Moving the stylus to the front meant a shorter stylus than the one from the previous XL
- Glossy finish
+ Face tracking 3D is incredible
+ C-stick works like a charm for camera movement
+ System definitely feels faster overall
- Moving the stylus to the front meant a shorter stylus than the one from the previous XL
- Glossy finish
darkjedi187
Member
Said I didn't need one, then I wanted to get one over the last few day. I made some calls this morning and every place I called was sold out. Then my wife went into BB and picked me up one with no issues. Super excited to check it out later and really owe my wife big time.
goldsoundz
Member
Louisiana
According the the website I would be able to pick one up today if I did in store pickup.
It should fit any of the old 3DS XL case sunless they're really tight
RellyRell28
Banned
Have any of you had issues with the fastest PC transfer method. I heard you needed to update the system first to do it.
Starwolf_UK
Member
I think it is only for people who purchased it through the Nintendo eShop and the download code is found on the eShop receipt for the game (which is a really confusing way of doing it) and so it doesn't come with the hardware bundle (or using a download code).
That is my understanding anyway. Still might be worth contacting the Nintendo customer services in case I'm wrong (worst case they'll reiterate what I just said).
To even start the system transfer you need both systems on the newest firmware.
Nm, thought you were talking about the red one and you're probably talking about the black one.
Pretty sure you have to update it with any method.
xplicitone
Member
My PC doesn't have a card reader but I think my Mac does... Is it true it doesn't work with Mac?
Saint Gregory
Member
God, this system transfer process has been a nightmare. Granted, I screwed up a step by not making sure to check my new micro SD card file format before I copied the data over but I got this thing 2 hours ago and I've yet to be able to play a single game.
Never mind the fact that after I finally finish this transfer I'll have to DL MH4 again since it was preinstalled.
Thanks Nintendo!
Never mind the fact that after I finally finish this transfer I'll have to DL MH4 again since it was preinstalled.
Thanks Nintendo!
Just got home from picking up my system and Majora's mask from GameStop. This is what it looks like outside Target. They are camping for the Zelda 3DS. 52 degrees outside in Central Florida :O
pffffft! 11 Celsius? You can go sun tanning in that...
No. As long as it can read and write to SD cards it's fine
What doesn't work with Mac is wireless access to the micro SD, but that has nothing to do with the transfer
goldsoundz
Member
Yeah I was taking about the black one. Can't check in-store stock of the red system online.
Rockman
Member
Hey it's different if you live in the south
. Anything below 60 and people freak the hell out around here. I'm from up North but have adapted to this change.If you follow the steps correctly it shouldn't be a problem
skLaFarebear
Member
3D is WAY better on the new 3DS XL. The eye tracking actually makes it bearable to play with 3D on now.
Just got my XL. The red XL looks beautiful. Both me and my friend's have weird molding issues. Mine has a weird small bump under the buttons that's annoying and my friend's has a sharp edge on the side.
Also, the new 3D makes it bearable to play with it on now. I feel like it adjusts a little too slow though and ends up with it constantly clicking into the new angle as you move your head around.
Also, the new 3D makes it bearable to play with it on now. I feel like it adjusts a little too slow though and ends up with it constantly clicking into the new angle as you move your head around.
Cymbal Head
Banned
I couldn't resist the temptation to check my new black model out; popped it out of the box at work and took a peek.
Far, far classier than I expected, aesthetically. Almost a gunmetal gray rather than black, with subtle diagonal lines on the outside and a comfy texture inside.
Really looking forward to playing MM3D on this thing. Just under 2 hours of work left to go...
Far, far classier than I expected, aesthetically. Almost a gunmetal gray rather than black, with subtle diagonal lines on the outside and a comfy texture inside.
Really looking forward to playing MM3D on this thing. Just under 2 hours of work left to go...
Stealthcobra
Member
When charging should i be waiting for the orange light to go off?
Wowfunhappy
Member
Wait wait wait wait wait.
*Takes deep breadth to absorb information*
What?!?! Is there no way around that?
FirmBizBws
Becomes baffled, curling up into a ball when confronted with three controller options.
This waiting game with UPS is annoying, almost as annoying as waiting for my 6+ on launch day. They keep playing games with me, my emotions can't take it
Is there any chance Gamestops might get an additional shipment later today with more of these babies?
My local GameStop didn't expect more for at least a week
i. love. you .GAF
Each OT that i see is better than the previous one. Insane work.
Thanks kubus
Aww, thank you both <3. Always nice to hear your work is appreciated.
Also a small part in me dies everytime I read questions in this thread that are quite blatantly answered in the OP, but ah well, it wouldn't be neogaf if people actually read OPs
DirtyLarry
Member
This is what I did. Worked.
I picked up my New 3DS From GameStop at 12:30 PM.
It is now 3:19 PM and I just got back from GameStop for doing the trade in.
I just knew the GameStop employee was going to try and convince me to get a Gift Certificate, he tried saying it would be easier on my credit card since he had to return the first one outright then do the transaction all over again.
So I made it easy for him and used a different credit card for the second transaction. Also meant I was not using the same credit card for a return then repurchase right after. Win Win.
Nintendo really, really needs to get with the times though.
Truth me told the Transfer Process was not that bad, took about 30 minutes total and I even had to update the New 3DS, but it is just so damn archaic. It truly is.
And the whole deal with the MicroSD card and having to remove the cover, truly, truly awful. I already stripped one of the screws putting it back on, and I was SUPER careful, but I literally had no idea when it was getting towards the end. None. It just refused to move any further, and the screws are so cheap even moving very lightly caused it to strip some.
Still, I have the New 3DS now. I have never played Majora's Mask and this is also my first Monster Hunter game. I picked both games up (perhaps foolishly, but I did get them both) and I think I will play Zelda first, as it sounds like Monster Hunter is a game that will last for a long, long time.
FirmBizBws
Becomes baffled, curling up into a ball when confronted with three controller options.
How is the battery life so far?
Hoping its better than the Vita, who would notoriously kill itself with its stupid blue light 24/7, draining the battery and making playing any game for more than 3 hours an issue.
Aww, thank you both <3. Always nice to hear your work is appreciated.
Also a small part in me dies everytime I read questions in this thread that are quite blatantly answered in the OP, but ah well, it wouldn't be neogaf if people actually read OPs
Pretty sure it's impossible to include more FAQs and/or general information in one OP than you did here. Nice work just the same!
I don't think so. It's only compatible with Windows 7 and 8 I believe. It sucks - I'm on Mac too, but I do have a Bootcamp partition with Windows 8 if I really like I will need this
shut uuuuuup....
Admiral Snackbar
Member
Both left and right sides of my MH4U XL have sharp edges, but I heard that was kind of normal with them?
System is killer, otherwise.
System is killer, otherwise.
Dunno yet, played monster hunter for an hour and battery seems to be still maxed.
I would guess the 3DS battery life is same as vitas?
Wreck-It Ralph
Member
Red New 3DS XL obtained. Transfer complete.
Not sure if I'm loving it.
- The super stable 3D isn't perfect. It seems to freak out occasionally. Rarely, but occasionally.
- L and R are now harder to press since ZL and ZR are there.
- The stylus is smaller, in a less convenient spot, and harder to pull out.
- The power button is in a weird place. Not a huge deal though since I rarely turn the system off.
- Getting the backplate off was a pain. I thought I was going to break it.
+ The buttons feel nice.
+ The d-pad is massively better than my old 3DS XL's d-pad.
+ I like the c-stick, though switching back and forth between it and buttons will take some getting used to.
+ Start and select are in a better place, and the home button feels nicer.
Not sure if I'm loving it.
- The super stable 3D isn't perfect. It seems to freak out occasionally. Rarely, but occasionally.
- L and R are now harder to press since ZL and ZR are there.
- The stylus is smaller, in a less convenient spot, and harder to pull out.
- The power button is in a weird place. Not a huge deal though since I rarely turn the system off.
- Getting the backplate off was a pain. I thought I was going to break it.
+ The buttons feel nice.
+ The d-pad is massively better than my old 3DS XL's d-pad.
+ I like the c-stick, though switching back and forth between it and buttons will take some getting used to.
+ Start and select are in a better place, and the home button feels nicer.
Cause I did it EEEEBAYYY
Please note that because of Nintendo's (arguably poor) choice for the new system version names, you're still going to find grips for the previous model 3DS XL. The quick eyeball way to tell would be the hole/gap on the bottom of the grip as the "NEW" 3DS XL has the stylus slot on the bottom as opposed to the right side.
Astral/H3X
Member
WAIT. WAIT HOLD ON!
The CPP buttons function on the Home Screen now! ZL/R tab the screen over, and the nub can be used to select games.
This is the true megaton.
The CPP buttons function on the Home Screen now! ZL/R tab the screen over, and the nub can be used to select games.
This is the true megaton.
http://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-nintendo-3ds-xl-system
Use code PREZ10 for 10% off. Credit to Wario64's twitter.
Use code PREZ10 for 10% off. Credit to Wario64's twitter.
Shadow Broker
Banned
Im annoyed. I got my N3DS XL and it's great and all. I can't get into contact with customer support to have all the digital games I had on my old 3DS XL transferred over to my N3DS XL. I've been trying all day. Couple weeks ago when I called Nintendo support to get info on what steps to take before trading in my old one I made it a point to ask about whether or not this would happen and he assured me it wouldnt. LIAR!
Wish my stuff was account base rather than system base.
Wish my stuff was account base rather than system base.
bobbychalkers
Member
I'm really surprised I got my MH4 3DS today. I bought it in store about a month ago with free delayed shipping.
....fucking Gamestop!?.....
....fucking Gamestop!?.....