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New Nintendo 3DS & New Nintendo 3DS XL Launch Thread
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Goldenelementxl
Banned
A little late to the party I know. This is my first time ordering a console/handheld online instead of waiting in line on launch. It's a little too cold in Michigan right now.
Magicman103
Member
never!
Add me to the "still waiting for best buy to ship" club.
This is honestly bullshit. I preordered on the day they went up.
Xaero Gravity
NEXT LEVEL lame™
Damn that's purdy. My MMN3DS should be here soon.
A little late to the party I know. This is my first time ordering a console/handheld online instead of waiting in line on launch. It's a little too cold in Michigan right now.
xplicitone
Member
Oh man, that's tempting since it's in stock in 3 days. But $8 more. Hmmmmmm
I agree. The face buttons on the n3DS XL are the nicest yet for any DS iteration.
Synless
Member
What kind of QA issues we talking here?
I knew about the notch, I used that to pop the cover off but I was talking more specifically about the entire seam or whatever you want to call it, I tried to circle the whole thing in the pic in my original post.
Either way its so unnoticeable, I'm just really picky about that stuff.
iRAWRasaurus
Banned
Maybe I am being paranoid but for the touch screen calibration, do you have to exactly touch the solid circle in the middle? If I touch the outer ring/circle it doesn't light up green.
However for the solid circle in the middle, it lights up green.
However for the solid circle in the middle, it lights up green.
I ordered from a seller on Amazon on Friday with the imported LL version and it's arriving today. It is pricer than US Hori version but I think the piece of mind is worth it.
They do feel much nicer, same with the d-pad.
Waylon Drums
Member
I have to exchange my MH LE for a new one because the bottom of the touchscreen is messed up. If I push down even slightly on the plastic around the home button/under the screen, the screen registers a touch in the bottom-center.
Of course, I can't even do that for another few days because I won't be able to transfer things again until then (yay Nintendo incompetence!) and I'm not even sure HOW to do the exchange as I ordered online.
tl;dr I'm pissy
Same here. I have my pinky underneath to get a better grip on it. I'm gonna have to adjust that though because I have already hit it like 5 times. It wouldn't be so bad if you could cancel and just go back to your game, bit it closes whatever game is being played.
I've heard everything from out of the box dead pixels to hinges being looser/floatier than "old" used 3DS XL models to a myriad of minor issues resulting from the "Screwdriver-gate" situation--both physical case/cover issues and memory issues. None major or consistent, but just enough to leave me wary and pass for now on the off chance I find myself in a similar situation.
FallingEdge
Member
So the MH 3DSXL comes in today but my 32gb microSD card doesn't come in till tomorrow. Should I just wait till tomorrow to really mess around with it and download MH4 as I won't be able to do the transfer? I don't mind at all and would rather wait a day if it makes things less complicated.
Solid SOAP
Member
Should have mine tonight! I picked up Majora's Mask and the XL is en route.
Captain_Wreckus
Member
If it comes tomorrow, might as well wait. Less issues that way concerning your NNID.
Steve McQueen
Member
Stupid question I guess, but I bought a New 3DS XL ( I transferred my data already ) and I also bought a regular white New 3DS today.Can I use the same NNID on the New 3DS? Or do I have to create a new one?
FallingEdge
Member
Figured as much. Thanks!
SimpleCRIPPLE
Member
Loving my system so far. Had a little bit of an issue with creaking on the back plate, but a little bit of scotch tape to fill in the space quieted things right now.
The entire system feels much better made although i miss the stylus being on the right side.
The entire system feels much better made although i miss the stylus being on the right side.
The hinge on the xl is super loose
Bony Manifesto
Member
Your NNID can only be on one 3DS console at a time, so you'll have to create a new one.
Saint Gregory
Member
I'm really curious to know which engineer at Nintendo thought it would be a good idea to move this hyper-sensitive power button to the lower edge of the console where some people (like me!) may comfortably rest their pinky for support?
I've accidentally quit MH4 while in the middle of a hunt 4 times now. Was this not an issue for anyone in the other territories? I know I have big hands but this issue can't be that unique.
I've accidentally quit MH4 while in the middle of a hunt 4 times now. Was this not an issue for anyone in the other territories? I know I have big hands but this issue can't be that unique.
Steve McQueen
Member
Is OOT on the E-Shop?
FleetingFlowAir
Member
Yup.
Will buy and play before I open Majora's mask. Thanks
Alright so I was able to speak with someone and they're going to transfer my Nintendo Network ID to the new system, which will take 24-48 hours. I've got a Monster Hunter unit and just swapped out the 4GB microsd for a 32GB, which means I'd have to redownload MH to the system in order to play it. According to the rep, i wouldn't be able to access anything in the eshop until my NNID transfer was complete, though I could play a cartridge based game if I wanted. For kicks, I decided to load up the eshop and see how far I could get. I of course hit the spot where it asks me to use an existing NNID or create a new one, but there was also an option for "Skip" so I chose that, after which I was able to redownload MH (since it's tied directly to the console)
My question is, since I haven't recreated a new NNID, I'm thinking I should be ok with that setup, and I can just sign into the eShop when the NNID transfer is complete and download my old stuff? Weird question, just not sure if anyone else has done something like this before...
BigBossJelly
Neo Member
Okay anyone else in the US, who preordered the new 3DS (preferably the Majora's Mask one) at Best Buy still waiting for their order to be shipped?
OrbitalBeard
Member
Almost everyone who pre-ordered ANY New 3DS XL from Best Buy is waiting for their system to ship.
BB cancelled the unit I had preordered back in January but my friend's preorder managed to survive, he just told me about an hour ago that BB still hasn't shipped it yet, so you're not alone.
LumpOfCole
Member
After this experience, Best Buy seems like a super shaky place to make any preorders.
Hatty
Member
Not a majora version but my red has been preparing for five days now
I just want to know when I can play monster hunter
Yup. Pretty annoyed right now.
EroticSushi
Member
What's being transferred when transferring the data from your old 3DS to the new one? Just the save files?
I don't really care about my old save files so is it okay if I skip that process? I assume you'll be able to redownload your eshop games without it?
I don't really care about my old save files so is it okay if I skip that process? I assume you'll be able to redownload your eshop games without it?
BigBossJelly
Neo Member
That's pretty much where I'm sitting at too. It feels like I'm waiting in Limbo. The order can't be cancelled now, but it also feels like it shall never get to me either.
Hatty
Member
it transfers licenses and account info so you can play your downloaded games. don't skip it
Captain_Wreckus
Member
In case people are still looking to buy more storage for their 3DS:
http://www.amazon.com/PNY-Turbo-Performance-Speed-MicroSDHC/dp/B00N2ROGYO/ref=br_lf_m_10330159011_1_3_img?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=pc&pf_rd_p=2040076942&pf_rd_s=center-3&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=10330159011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0KHPTEZFEHJJY76PZBM3
http://www.amazon.com/PNY-Turbo-Performance-Speed-MicroSDHC/dp/B00N2ROHA2/ref=sr_1_7?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1424111012&sr=1-7&keywords=PNY+TURBO
http://www.amazon.com/PNY-Turbo-Performance-Speed-MicroSDHC/dp/B00N2ROGYO/ref=br_lf_m_10330159011_1_3_img?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=pc&pf_rd_p=2040076942&pf_rd_s=center-3&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=10330159011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0KHPTEZFEHJJY76PZBM3
http://www.amazon.com/PNY-Turbo-Performance-Speed-MicroSDHC/dp/B00N2ROHA2/ref=sr_1_7?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1424111012&sr=1-7&keywords=PNY+TURBO
randomengine
Banned
I am sure this has probably been answered already, but I will ask anyway..
About a year ago, I sold my 3DS XL. I had several downloadable games attached to that hardware. I removed the NNID from the machine, but I didn't delete my NNID since I still own a Wii U.
I want to buy this New 3DS XL, but I know that the downloadable games I had before are tied to the previous hardware. Is there a way for me to get those back. To somehow attach this new hardware to that account?
About a year ago, I sold my 3DS XL. I had several downloadable games attached to that hardware. I removed the NNID from the machine, but I didn't delete my NNID since I still own a Wii U.
I want to buy this New 3DS XL, but I know that the downloadable games I had before are tied to the previous hardware. Is there a way for me to get those back. To somehow attach this new hardware to that account?
BigBossJelly
Neo Member
As far as I know, no. You could try and call Nintendo and try but I don't want to give you false hope.
That's what kills me about the whole thing... in my experience over the last six months or so, they've usually been pretty good! I've been preordering more stuff from them lately just because of the $10-off preorder promos, along with the GCU discount and the ability to rack up Reward Zone points, etc.
So yeah, it would seem that it's just Nintendo being weird about supply. I currently have one red and one black that have been in "preparing order" limbo for days, and I preordered about a month ago, I'd say. I figure that today might be a wash because of it being a US holiday and whatnot, but if it's still like this tomorrow, holy crap.