DanteGhost
Member
How normal is the wobbly hinge? I need to know, mine has it and is driving me crazy. Is there an easy fix?
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New Nintendo 3DS & New Nintendo 3DS XL Launch Thread
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How normal is the wobbly hinge? I need to know, mine has it and is driving me crazy. Is there an easy fix?
pete_clarf
Member
Got my transfer completed and everything looks good. Time to retire good ol' Yoshi 3DS to the display shelf. Kind of a sad day, actually.
The red N3DSXL I got from GS for my daughter looks almost identical to your picture. While I was annoyed it wasn't a big deal to me. If it was my MH version or the MM mask version then I would certainly be raising a stink though.
Byron Bluth
Banned
Hopefully my replacement doesn't either!
Wowfunhappy
Member
Can anyone link me to a simple, inexpensive screwdriver on Amazon (or, I guess, elsewhere) that will fit? Everything on Amazon seems to be a full set of different sizes.
(mat)
Member
The screwdriver I used was from a dollar store. Found in a set like the one you described.
Got my transfer completed and everything looks good. Time to retire good ol' Yoshi 3DS to the display shelf. Kind of a sad day, actually.
We get it! You have cool stuff! Stop rubbing it in!
Edit: In case it wasn't clear, I was poking fun at the double post. Carry on.
For the XL it's quite common. There's no fix I'm aware of.
Ziltoidia 9
Member
Ahhhh, been checking stores all week. Anyone know when new shipments might start coming?
pete_clarf
Member
Welp, just wasted my last screen protector. Seriously hate these things! I've only ever gotten ONE (out of probably at least 15) to go on properly.
I have a Red one that was like that right out of the box as well. Doesn't really bother me though.
pete_clarf
Member
The screwdriver I used was from a dollar store. Found in a set like the one you described.
We get it! You have cool stuff! Stop rubbing it in!
Edit: In case it wasn't clear, I was poking fun at the double post. Carry on.
Oops! I didn't even notice! Sorry. Fixed.
TheSlySoul
Member
I never could figure out how to put them on.
Anyways, they confirmed the DSi and forward is reinforced with more scratch resistant material.
So unless you are rough, then you should be fine without one.
TerryLee81
Member
I habe it too, and from what I've read here, lots of people have it, seems to be very common.
xplicitone
Member
Yea I was kind of sad retiring my ALBW but after using the new one, it's amazing! #ThatsWhatsUp
The complete wifi has negligible effect on battery life even over the entire battery charge. Disabling streetpass would do nothing.
This is a whole new level of obsession. This is common on all models of the 3DS. You will never, ever notice it during use, either functionally or aesthetically. You can only see it in reflections when held up to the light.
The perfect Dark
Banned
Yep. I bought it again today (better game than MK 8 imo...item distribution sucks in 8) and you always find full matches (worldwide). I don't think the online community dies in the next two years (until new handheld-MK)
Sounds good, m8!! Thanks!
think my xl has this. no biggie
It is very noticeable in reflections when the system is off but you are right. You can't really see it when the screen is on.
Sorry, I am extremely OCD about my stuff. Especially things I just bought (after days of searching). But I guess this a minor defect (at least IMO it is) I can live with.
xplicitone
Member
The clear HORI cover needs to hurry up and release already so I can play at work.
Just so you know, these marks on the buttons are completely normal.So here is a picture I was able to get of the marks on the buttons on my Majoras Mask N3DSXL
Anyone else have these?
The EB Games I got it from has a replacement on the way for it. I'm just hoping that one doesn't have dead pixels or something worse.
I'll check both out.
I assume they are a by-product of the plastic manufacturing process (Maybe from the machine that removes the plastic from the moulds?)
I have seen these marks on Nintendo buttons for years (Whenever they switched from a gloss to a matt finish on the buttons) My Wii U GamePad and Wii U Pro Controller both have them - heck even my DS Lite had them! The marks vary to some degree, and on some buttons you need to look quite closely under a light source, but I have always seen them.
Steve McQueen
Member
Same marks over here,,,,guess it's common. I remember the NGC had the same mark near the power button.
I have those bumps on the bottom screen along with really bad light bleed in the bottom right corner (only noticeable when holding it book style). I also have a pretty bad wobble on the hinge (slides horizontally and flops around a bit when I lie in bed), have the marks on my buttons and d-pad, and have weird plastic molding issues (weird sharp bumps). Really disappointing because apart from those issues it's really nice.
I'm just happy I don't have dead pixels. My friend had one on his and EB Games wouldn't take it back to get a replacement. Nintendo's QA department must gave become really lax or something.
Fallout-NL
Member
Yeah, as we spoke on the phone actually. Nintendo's customer service in The Netherlands that is. Maybe they don't have as much of a workload.
White N3DS and now sporting the blue gingham plate that I imported from Japan.
nhlducks35
Member
Here are some shots I took
And the red one
The bolded = an absolute waste of time. Sorry.
Getting a replacement is pointless - EVERY NEW XL IS THE SAME. My australian launch unit has the same marks on the buttons. So does my mate's Blue New XL and MM3D XL. The australian and JP launch threads have loads of reports of it. It's on every single XL console and is a byproduct of how the buttons are made.
enoki
Member
Thank you! I was waiting for a great close-up of the red XL. I'm glad I chose red.
Princess Viola
Member
holy shit i just got mine delivered like half an hour ago
goddamn the improved tracking 3d is incredible
but anyways since my old 3ds broke, i'm gonna have to call nintendo to delink my nnid from my broken, which will probably take a few days, but i'll be fine if i just play cartridge games i got that don't have patches, right?
also my old 3ds had a 16 gb micro sd card, once i get my nnid linked to my new 3ds xl, will i be able to keep using my data that was on that card or will i have to start over for every game i had?
goddamn the improved tracking 3d is incredible
but anyways since my old 3ds broke, i'm gonna have to call nintendo to delink my nnid from my broken, which will probably take a few days, but i'll be fine if i just play cartridge games i got that don't have patches, right?
also my old 3ds had a 16 gb micro sd card, once i get my nnid linked to my new 3ds xl, will i be able to keep using my data that was on that card or will i have to start over for every game i had?
sonikokaruto
Banned
anyone else have the stuck bottom screen?
anyone having issues with their docks? Mine won't charge if I just drop the n3DS in, I have to push it into place. And then to remove it I have to hold down the dock because it is wedged in.
I'm using the wooden cover plates but they don't seem to be sticking out more than the original ones (I'll try those in the morning). Really annoyed because if I can't fix this then the dock is way less convenient.
I'm using the wooden cover plates but they don't seem to be sticking out more than the original ones (I'll try those in the morning). Really annoyed because if I can't fix this then the dock is way less convenient.
Reluctant-Hero
Member
I've noticed that the dock for the standard n3DS is a very tight fit for my unit, also with the wood cover plate. The unit needs to be pushed into place in order for the charge to occur.
On the other hand, my n3DS XL simply drops into it's cradle and no additional force is needed to begin the charge process.
Got the dock today and also found that I have to push the 3DS in, which fits so snugly that I need to hold the dock to pick the 3DS back up. Not as great as the old cradle for the XL.
greenhadoken
Member
I am attempting a system transfer currently from my old 3ds xl to my new 3ds xl. I want to do the pc transfer, however, there is one thing I can't seem to find the answer for.
My target microSD card (the included one) is too small. I bought a 32gb one to fit my junk, but I don't know which microSD card I should have in my system before doing the transfer. Does anyone have the answer to this question?
My target microSD card (the included one) is too small. I bought a 32gb one to fit my junk, but I don't know which microSD card I should have in my system before doing the transfer. Does anyone have the answer to this question?
xDUMPWEEDx
Banned
Before NA launch every post I've read on GAF regarding build quality was the same, basically how amazing the build quality is on the N3DS XL.
After NA launch, tons of posts of people generally unsatisfied with the N3DS XL build quality.
I'm personally waiting for a couple more shipments to come in until I buy mine. I want that initial worldwide/NA batch completely gone before I buy one.
Ordered a black one on BB after swearing to myself that I wouldn't. Shiny objects and whatnot. Anyway, looking forward to seeing how much it differs from the current XL, which I'll be selling along with the CN cradle and charger. Not expecting anything too drastic... just a little more refined. Plus, I like the placement of the Select/Start buttons, which better mirrors the DS and Wii U. As for the quality, that's interesting... I did notice that the later-generation DS Lites were noticeably worse in quality than the launch ones. Crooked screens, splotchy colors, light bleed, etc. My original white one was flawless... until the L button crapped out and couldn't be fixed.
That's how it usually is when people talk about their product purchase to others who don't yet have access to said product. Don't get me wrong, I think the system is decent. I just want a perfect screen.
Yes. The save data is on the current SD card using a system specific ID. You won't be able to transfer (manually or otherwise) the save game after you do the system transfer.
Use a cell phone as a wifi access point.
Great taste!
Are you asking about the systems or the cover plates? If the former my preferences are N3DSLL > 3DSXL = N3DS. If the latter then Mario wooden plate > MH4U plate.
Looking forward to that.
Now to wait for the Zelda cover plates to show up in Norway. Curious whether Nintendo have plans for some Xenoblade Chronicles 3DS cover plates to go along with the game release.
Shucks, guess I won't get too attached to my file then. I'd do the cell phone thing but my university has rules against personal hotspots... better safe than sorry.