StarPlatinumTheWorld
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No played Smash Bros since Gamecube, just been looking at reviews etc, looks pretty lame on 3DS.. Damn.
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New Nintendo 3DS & New Nintendo 3DS XL Launch Thread
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No played Smash Bros since Gamecube, just been looking at reviews etc, looks pretty lame on 3DS.. Damn.
You should try out the demo and see if its something for you on a handheld. Also ask yourself, after having completed your last game, if you would be more in the mood for a fighting game or an adventure game.
It does.. i would go with MM.
StarPlatinumTheWorld
Member
I hadn't realised there was a demo, I'll give that a try for sure.
I never played MM on N64, sounds like a complicated game though..
GalacticMouse
Member
Personally, I really like it on both platforms. It's certainly better on Wii U, but the 3DS version combined with being able to put the system in standby makes for great quick matches whenever you feel like picking it up and playing a bit! EDIT: To be fair, though, the online can definitely be shakier just because of the nature of handhelds being moved around while playing and there's greater potential for someone being further away from their router and such.
Haven't played MM3D yet, but Ocarina 3D was a great remake and MM3D reviews were great so I'd say you really can't go wrong with either title!
Uff... you are in for a treat then. MM is amazing. A very complex game, with lots and lots of things to do and follow. Easily one of my favorite zelda games.
DryvBy
Member
Not sure if anyone saw this deal but $14 for a 32GB SD card.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BW6KCTU/?tag=neogaf0e-20
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BW6KCTU/?tag=neogaf0e-20
I picked one at Target the other day for 10 bucks. Good brand too. I am quite happy with it.
The Albatross
Member
Same with mine. It also shifts left to right ever so slightly if pushed. I just figured this was standard, having never owned a DS/3DS before.
ForteanMan
Member
I was able to grab one for $11.99! Thanks for the heads up!
Mine flaps/wobbles a bit back and forth on the hinge, is that normal? I've never owned a 3DS before.
Diddy Kong
Banned
got a Wii U? then get Majora's Mask. If not it's a tough call. Smash is definitely better on Wii U but I still go back to do some online with the 3DS version. Majora's Mask is amazing as well. I think it might have taken the crown for my favorite 3DS title.
StarPlatinumTheWorld
Member
Unfortunately not, it was either n3DS or Wii U but I love Pokemon games most so passed on the Wii U, may get one for my upcoming Birthday though.. Could always hold off on Smash Bros until then.
Patrick Bateman
Member
I still want a proper Metroid 3DS, especially the control with the C-stick would be interesting.
Smash 3DS is unaplayable online for me. It's just lag city. Kinda wish I hadn't bought it, honestly.
Not to go to off topic but for someone who is a new 3ds owner I need some advice from owners who use the download play feature.
I got a new 3ds xl and after discovering the download play feature with my other half who just has a ds i decided to get her a regular 3ds that I managed to get for cheap. However and I will say I can only test it on one game just now which is mario and sonic at the Olympic games 2012. But I keep getting a communication error when trying this out and its completly useless. If I have the cart in my xl i could probably get a few games but then the screen will go black with communication error press home button. If the cart is in her 3ds which is not the new model the game will have major slow down like 5fps when going through menus amd will just crash with the same error screen.
Im just wondering is this the case with download play or could her 3ds has some kind of fault with the hardware?
I got a new 3ds xl and after discovering the download play feature with my other half who just has a ds i decided to get her a regular 3ds that I managed to get for cheap. However and I will say I can only test it on one game just now which is mario and sonic at the Olympic games 2012. But I keep getting a communication error when trying this out and its completly useless. If I have the cart in my xl i could probably get a few games but then the screen will go black with communication error press home button. If the cart is in her 3ds which is not the new model the game will have major slow down like 5fps when going through menus amd will just crash with the same error screen.
Im just wondering is this the case with download play or could her 3ds has some kind of fault with the hardware?
akidnamededdy
Banned
It's pretty dull tbh. I've been mulling about in World 2 since launch.
I decided not to buy instead. Instead I found Everybody's Golf (Vita) and Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions (PSP) used.
It looks like fell.
TheSlySoul
Member
I think it is matte, but I am not sure (guessing due to the hole bumps). I have the felt version.
It is either gloss or matte though considering the price point.
You are doing better than me, I have not even bother to get past World 1. Soulless is pretty much the best way to describe it.
No that's just a plastic cover, the only felt one is 012 which is grey Mario.
Finally picked up mine, and I only had to drive 50-some miles to do it.
I'm prepping up a 64GB SDXC right now, following that one guide and using MiniTool's partitioner. I have two questions:
Have we had any solid decision since the launch on whether or not 32kb or 64kb clusters make a difference?
The tool's final option is the partition alignment: Cylinder or MB. Is there a preferred choice? I normally just use SDFormatter but apparently that's not an option for this size of stick.
I'm prepping up a 64GB SDXC right now, following that one guide and using MiniTool's partitioner. I have two questions:
Have we had any solid decision since the launch on whether or not 32kb or 64kb clusters make a difference?
The tool's final option is the partition alignment: Cylinder or MB. Is there a preferred choice? I normally just use SDFormatter but apparently that's not an option for this size of stick.
Xion_Stellar
People should stop referencing data that makes me feel uncomfortable because games get ported to platforms I don't like
Aw man......even the new model still doesn't support Wireless N or AC connections....
Come on Nintendo your hardware is the only device in my whole house holding my wireless network back.
Come on Nintendo your hardware is the only device in my whole house holding my wireless network back.
It looks like this but pink in color
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=132621704&postcount=568
DryEyeRelief
Member
Question: When it comes to AC adapters should I buy an official Nintendo one, or a cheaper one made by another company?
I'm playing through it now and I don't really like the complexity. It's actually turning me off from playing it.
AuthenticM
Member
My friend bought one today along with the newest Pokémon. He arrived home only to learn that the damn thing does not come with a power cable. The shop closed after he left so he has to wait until tomorrow so he can play it, as the console's battery is not charged.
What the hell ? How did Nintendo arrive at the decision to ship a handheld console without a power cable ? It defies understanding.
What the hell ? How did Nintendo arrive at the decision to ship a handheld console without a power cable ? It defies understanding.
Princess Viola
Member
Stuff like patches, extra data, and DLC is also saved to the SD card.
Also music, if you know, you wanna use your 3DS as an mp3 player.
DragonKnight
Member
Just hooked up my new xl and im currently downloading oot. Why the hell is the download going so slow?
I did the same thing right off the bat and I didn't experience any issues with the download/speed. I was actually out of town and was pleasantly surprised at how quick it went on the connection I was using. Just a few minutes.
I've only heard a few complaints about back panel issues from other N3DS owners, but I know I'm not alone, so I thought I'd update with what I spoke to Nintendo about in case anyone else is having similar issues.
Basically, no matter how I screw the back panel on, one side catches perfectly and the other side remains loose. The clips don't hold it securely, and it'll easily pry downward. There appears to be no damage whatsoever, but it's hard to tell because, well, the clips are really small and shitty. The Nintendo rep said he had heard of a few cases of it, but it's not widespread. It's definitely covered under warranty, but he said if I sent in the MH4U unit I probably wouldn't be getting another one back. I basically just saw "nah dude, thanks but I'll just get some 2-sided tape."
Really friendly, helpful people on their 1-800 line though. He answered a ton of other simple little questions I had re: themes, etc. and eventually had to go cuz we were shooting the shit about Majora's Mask for too long. Very happy with their phone service.
What I ended up doing was applying a little glue on the inside of the shell from a Tombow PIT Slide adhesive roller. Still comes off fine if you need it to, but it won't budge unless you actually pull at it. Feels just fine to play now, no back panel looseness at all.
Basically, no matter how I screw the back panel on, one side catches perfectly and the other side remains loose. The clips don't hold it securely, and it'll easily pry downward. There appears to be no damage whatsoever, but it's hard to tell because, well, the clips are really small and shitty. The Nintendo rep said he had heard of a few cases of it, but it's not widespread. It's definitely covered under warranty, but he said if I sent in the MH4U unit I probably wouldn't be getting another one back. I basically just saw "nah dude, thanks but I'll just get some 2-sided tape."
Really friendly, helpful people on their 1-800 line though. He answered a ton of other simple little questions I had re: themes, etc. and eventually had to go cuz we were shooting the shit about Majora's Mask for too long. Very happy with their phone service.
What I ended up doing was applying a little glue on the inside of the shell from a Tombow PIT Slide adhesive roller. Still comes off fine if you need it to, but it won't budge unless you actually pull at it. Feels just fine to play now, no back panel looseness at all.
DragonKnight
Member
Took me over an hour to download OOT with a 25Mb connection. Im guessing theres a firewall issue somewhere which is weird cuz my ps4 handles downloads just fine.
DoktorEvil
Banned
I went a little crazy buying games...
Am I missing anything from my mini collection so far?
Not shown: Cave Story 3D.
It was a pain in the ass getting some games there below retail but I found games/coupons to trade with.
Anything I'm missing out on?
Am I missing anything from my mini collection so far?
Not shown: Cave Story 3D.
It was a pain in the ass getting some games there below retail but I found games/coupons to trade with.
Anything I'm missing out on?
DarkLegion
Member
Kid Icarus: Uprising is a must, get on it!
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
I'm probably going to upgrade my microSD card. I've got the tiny 4GB card and want to go 32+. Few questions!
1) Is there any reason not to go 64GB? Do you lose access speed by formatting to FAT32?
2) How easy is it to swap cards and transfer the current data to the new card? Is it as easy as drag and drop on the PC?
1) Is there any reason not to go 64GB? Do you lose access speed by formatting to FAT32?
2) How easy is it to swap cards and transfer the current data to the new card? Is it as easy as drag and drop on the PC?
NegativeCero
Banned
Pretty excited to get home from school tomorrow. My 3DS should be waiting for me.
Also is there any reason to go above 32 GB? I'm not exclusively doing digital games, unless I'm missing something I'm thinking I'm better off transferring my stuff to a new card if I ever need it.
Edit: Whoops, didn't see the guy above me asked pretty much the same question.
Also is there any reason to go above 32 GB? I'm not exclusively doing digital games, unless I'm missing something I'm thinking I'm better off transferring my stuff to a new card if I ever need it.
Edit: Whoops, didn't see the guy above me asked pretty much the same question.
No clue about #1, 32 is the highest I've gone for my N3DS from 16GB on my old one. As for upgrading once you're already situated on the new system, yep, drag the files to your PC, drag 'em to the new card, pop the card back in and you'll be on your way. At least, that's the way it worked before. I doubt they would have changed this for the new model.
As for the post after, my 16GB was almost full with 4-5 full games downloaded and tons of VC/ambassador titles, so 32 should last a pretty long time (or, uh, forever) if you don't go digital a lot.
edit: re: access speeds, I don't know if it's the fact that I went with a class 10 SanDisk Ultra this time combined with the improved N3DS system speed or what, but some operations that used to take forever on my old 3DS XL with a 16GB card fly by now. Very happy with the new system and storage overall.
elementalsin
Member
Has anyone tried using that Persona Q case from the LE with the n3ds xl? My current case is actually a bit too small/snug and I was going to pick up Persona anyway, thought if that case would work, with the sale it'd be a nice little 2 for 1 type situation.
iRAWRasaurus
Banned
Yeah it's a little too small which is a shame. The shoulder buttons are pressed down whenever my n3dsxl is in the case.
EndlessFloydian
Member
Is there any case suitable for the N3DS XL that fits just the system and charger?
I already have a separate case for the games that's on the way.
I already have a separate case for the games that's on the way.
elementalsin
Member
Damn :/ Was really hoping it would fit. Thanks for the info
DoktorEvil
Banned
Thankfully my local EB Games/GameStop let me keep my charger on the trade in.
It's not like there's any way for Nintendo to know that you used one.