Ordered from play-asia. Shipping cost almost as much as the unit, but it is traveling across the globe to my nightstand afterall. Cost $27 overall.
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New Nintendo 3DS & New Nintendo 3DS XL Launch Thread
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Ordered from play-asia. Shipping cost almost as much as the unit, but it is traveling across the globe to my nightstand afterall. Cost $27 overall.
TheSlySoul
Member
Yeah, I bought a LL CPP just as a curiosity and it is so much better to use than the new system. It has a mold to make it easier to hold, a real analog, and triggers designed for easier holding.
Granted it makes the system harder to be portable, but really prefer XL + CPP to the new XL line.
I am not a fan of the c-stick. It is too stiff for my liking.
Hopefully we are. Cause I missed this thing at Best Buy by like 5 minutes supposedly.
It's not supposed to move, I've been seeing a lot of people saying this or that it doesn't move much. It works like a pressure pad, just press lightly on the top. I've been playing MM with it and it works perfectly, I only need to press on it very lightly for it to move in the direction I want. Personally I really love the c-stick and I've had no problems using it.
I think you get used to it. So far the nub has been fine in my bouts with Monster Hunter 4
Been playing with my n3DSXL since yesterday and it's awesome.
Pros:
- The 3D is actually amazing this time around. (Played MM3D on the bus/metro this morning with the 3D on max. Something simply not possible on the older models)
- The performance boost makes a huge difference, and it's very noticeable. Loading up Smash isn't so bad now.
- The c-stick is actually pretty great. Not sure how it'd fair with a shooter, but for controlling the camera in MM3D, it's great. Also tried it for Smash and it's fine there, too (don't use the c-stick much in Smash).
- Auto-brightness
- Buttons feel better. Is it just me or are the ABXY buttons bigger on this model? It sure seems like it.
Cons:
- The position of the power button is the worst. I find myself accidentally hitting it all the time.
- The position of the stylus isn't great, either.
- MicroSD card slot is in an inconvenient place, however, now that I have my 32gb card in there, it's unlikely I'll be touching it ever again.
- The gloss isn't as good as matte, however, it does look 'nicer'
Really happy with it.
Pros:
- The 3D is actually amazing this time around. (Played MM3D on the bus/metro this morning with the 3D on max. Something simply not possible on the older models)
- The performance boost makes a huge difference, and it's very noticeable. Loading up Smash isn't so bad now.
- The c-stick is actually pretty great. Not sure how it'd fair with a shooter, but for controlling the camera in MM3D, it's great. Also tried it for Smash and it's fine there, too (don't use the c-stick much in Smash).
- Auto-brightness
- Buttons feel better. Is it just me or are the ABXY buttons bigger on this model? It sure seems like it.
Cons:
- The position of the power button is the worst. I find myself accidentally hitting it all the time.
- The position of the stylus isn't great, either.
- MicroSD card slot is in an inconvenient place, however, now that I have my 32gb card in there, it's unlikely I'll be touching it ever again.
- The gloss isn't as good as matte, however, it does look 'nicer'
Really happy with it.
thecouncil
Banned
1. After the 3DSXL, why did Nintendo revert to a glossy finish? Do they realize we touch these things?
2. Can I use a 32G card that was previously being used in a music player if I trash everything on it first via my PC? Like, it doesn't need to be NEW, does it? The transfer process seems so delicate that I really can't risk making any mistakes on this one. And I don't want to pay another $20 for a new card.
2. Can I use a 32G card that was previously being used in a music player if I trash everything on it first via my PC? Like, it doesn't need to be NEW, does it? The transfer process seems so delicate that I really can't risk making any mistakes on this one. And I don't want to pay another $20 for a new card.
1. It's a stupid change, agreed. But, the build quality of the system is far better than the regular XL. It doesn't have any squeaky parts and it feels really solid in your hands.
2. It's likely formatted as it should be already. Should be FAT32 if I'm not mistaken. If you want to be entirely sure, format the card and you should be good to go.
Skyfireblaze
Member
Aslong as it's formatted as FAT32 you are good to go.
thecouncil
Banned
EroticSushi
Member
Can anyone explain to me what exactly is tied to a Nintendo Network ID?
definitely feels like they are desperate with making the new 3ds as 'new' as possible. Let's move everything around to make room for the ZL ZR... but not just that, everything!
I don't think any button/switch/plug location was left the same besides 3d slider, slider and dpad (face button seemed have shifted a bit and gotten bigger).
MacrosTheBlack
Neo Member
Finding myself less excited this go around with the NEW 3DS. Maybe I'm just worn out by the dual low res screens. It's just not that exciting anymore. What I really want is a Vita-like handheld with extra trigger buttons that plays Nintendo games but has a greater selection of mature games like God of War or Uncharted. Hopefully I'm not the only one that desires this kind of handheld.
Yeah, I talked to a GS employee yesterday about it, and he said they screwed people over with the amount of stock they sent to them. Their promotion with the trade-ins towards the n3DS XL will come back up whenever they get some more units, so it's an ongoing thing only if they have the stock.
gamerforever
Banned
I do think that the New 3DS XL is Glossy to differentiate it from the older model - the same with the Old and New Standard 3DS.
Imagine the demo units covered in mystery fingerprints. So visible, and off-putting now.
Other than that, guessing the "ooh, shiny and glossy" sells better.
mullet2000
Member
Hey guys:
Just to be clear, after doing the system transfer from my old 3DS XL to my new 3ds XL, the old 3DS Xl has no information (NNID, etc) on it and is safe to trade in/sell, right?
Just to be clear, after doing the system transfer from my old 3DS XL to my new 3ds XL, the old 3DS Xl has no information (NNID, etc) on it and is safe to trade in/sell, right?
Yep it's safe to trade in after a transfer, it formats the whole system and sets it back to factory default.
Yup.
lowrider007
Licorice-flavoured booze?
This is only a small thing but I like the clever power button design, if you look under the led's (like on many laptops for example) the symbols directly underneath corresponds to the function of each led, essentially the power button is a functioning symbol for that led.
I think it depends on the region.
They're sold out at all major retailers where I live (large midwest city in US). No idea when retailers are expecting more shipments. Hopefully soon.
eighty(one)
Member
Finally got home and did my System Transfer from the original launch 3DS to my New 3DS XL model.
*sigh*
What a clusterfuck that was. Even though it worked and my Nintendo ID and other stuff is now on the new device, the process itself is a complete joke. I work in IT, I deal with UX issues on a daily basis and whoever thought this was a good solution at Nintendo should never work with user interaction ever again. How many times did I have to tap stuff on my consoles? 8 times? Maybe more? And not just on one device, on both of them. A complete tragedy of a feature.
And the final bit about the SD card on my old system - that question made zero sense and the answering options neither.
But hey, somehow it worked, so good going me.
*sigh*
What a clusterfuck that was. Even though it worked and my Nintendo ID and other stuff is now on the new device, the process itself is a complete joke. I work in IT, I deal with UX issues on a daily basis and whoever thought this was a good solution at Nintendo should never work with user interaction ever again. How many times did I have to tap stuff on my consoles? 8 times? Maybe more? And not just on one device, on both of them. A complete tragedy of a feature.
And the final bit about the SD card on my old system - that question made zero sense and the answering options neither.
But hey, somehow it worked, so good going me.
Princess Viola
Member
I got a few questions: my N3DSXL should be arriving either today or tomorrow (another gaffer actually purchased one for me yesterday and did one-day shipping but ordered after the website's "order before this time to ship on the same day" thing), but since my old 3DS broke in two when I dropped it about a month ago, I can't do the system transfer or anything like that.
So, I know that I'm going to have to call Nintendo to get them to delink my NNID from the old broken one so I can link it to my N3DSXL. I know that I'll need to give them my NNID (and password, I'm presuming), the serial for my broken 3DS, and the serial for the N3DSXL (again, presuming this) But is there any other information I'd have to give Nintendo? Also, how long does it take for them to do the delinking? I've heard reports that it was done in a couple hours, others say it took a few days.
Another question is: I already have a 16 gigabyte micro SD card that had my saved data and stuff stored on it, will I be able to retain that data? If I can, how? I already have the data backed up on my laptop.
So, I know that I'm going to have to call Nintendo to get them to delink my NNID from the old broken one so I can link it to my N3DSXL. I know that I'll need to give them my NNID (and password, I'm presuming), the serial for my broken 3DS, and the serial for the N3DSXL (again, presuming this) But is there any other information I'd have to give Nintendo? Also, how long does it take for them to do the delinking? I've heard reports that it was done in a couple hours, others say it took a few days.
Another question is: I already have a 16 gigabyte micro SD card that had my saved data and stuff stored on it, will I be able to retain that data? If I can, how? I already have the data backed up on my laptop.
TheSlySoul
Member
Sounds like it. The guy at my GS said that no one was able to trade in for any of the LE's because of the mix-up.
TheSlySoul
Member
I know that, but it really is awkward for Smash where lightly touching it doesn't work.
Using any force on the c-stick is a pain.
The camera in MM and MH4 allows a light touch which is fine from what I played. Using the stick as a replacement for analog is bad though.
MagicWithEarvin
Member
All sold out here in Seattle, I should've preordered damnit! Apparently, stores are getting stock this Thursday.
Glad you pointed this out, because I felt the exact same way. Some of the questions were just... poorly formulated. After I picked what I thought was right, I went online during the transfer to look up if I didn't mess anything up. The whole process made me pretty nervous, not a good sign at all.
Ulysses 31
Member
Revise your knowledge, I'm using a 128GB SD card in my N3DS.
Knowledge revised, thanks for the correction.
Any further knowledge on the Class performance?
Yeah, that's what it was. I wonder why though. :/
Iced_Eagle
Member
Knowledge revised, thanks for the correction.
Any further knowledge on the Class performance?
It did make a small load time improvement on the original 3DS models (video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQSVrjBkDf8 ).
However, with the new 3DS, I'm not sure. If cost is a concern, just go for the class 4 and don't worry about it.
Xaero Gravity
NEXT LEVEL lame™
Badass alert!
Captain_Wreckus
Member
I got this one and its runs great (class 10).
http://www.amazon.ca/SanDisk-MicroSDHC-Memory-Adapter--SDSDQUA-032G-U46A/dp/B007XZM6VG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1424198633&sr=8-1&keywords=sandisk
The Albatross
Member
Higher. Generally, Class 10 is the standard these days. Class 4 is fine too for most uses and probably will be for the 3DS XL, but can't confirm. Class 10 is moderately priced and good (about $20 or so for 32GB).
So I play my 3DS in bed every night before bed... and the super stable 3D hates that.
Not because it's dark, but because of how close i am to the screen (I normally wear glasses, but in bed I don't so I have to be like 6-8 inches away from the 3DS. It kinda messed up my nighttime gaming I love the super stable 3D otherwise, so I kinda wish the toggle for it were on the home screen so I didn't have to close the game i'm playing to turn it off. I guess i'll just try to play from a foot away.
Not because it's dark, but because of how close i am to the screen (I normally wear glasses, but in bed I don't so I have to be like 6-8 inches away from the 3DS. It kinda messed up my nighttime gaming
I love the super stable 3D otherwise, so I kinda wish the toggle for it were on the home screen so I didn't have to close the game i'm playing to turn it off. I guess i'll just try to play from a foot away.TheSlySoul
Member
Yeah, It seems 1 to 2 feet is ideal and anything else it doesn't know what to do.So I play my 3DS in bed every night before bed... and the super stable 3D hates that.
Not because it's dark, but because of how close i am to the screen (I normally wear glasses, but in bed I don't so I have to be like 6-8 inches away from the 3DS. It kinda messed up my nighttime gaming
Had fun experiments with my system.
ultrazilla
Member
If my local Gamestop is to be believed, they won't be getting another shipment until March 1.
Skyfireblaze
Member
I'm glad it worked out fine
About the bolded yeah I agree that question could have been alot better, it works if you think about it but that much thinking shouldn't be necessary. There are three types of SD cards, SD, miniSD and microSD, the system asks you if you use a SD or miniSD card, selecting no will point it correctly to microSD so there's that but a better question would be:"Are you already using a microSD card? YES/NO" far simpler and less confusing :/
TheSlySoul
Member
I will believe it. Nintendo ships Amiibos like that...
The double ghosting image on black backgrounds is driving me crazy. Is there any way to fix this? It happens at all settings on the 3D slider.
Basically, whenever there is a 3D element on a black or darker background, I get a ghost image of the object to it's left and right.
I'm pretty sure it's not the head/eye tracking going wrong. When that happens, the entire image blurs.
Basically, whenever there is a 3D element on a black or darker background, I get a ghost image of the object to it's left and right.
I'm pretty sure it's not the head/eye tracking going wrong. When that happens, the entire image blurs.
blame space
Banned
this circle pad is kind of not good. any time i have it completely forward the "smoothness" gets incredibly spotty to the point where it almost feels like resistance. anyone else with a new 3ds have something similar? or maybe it will smoothen out as a play it more?