Broken Hope
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I've got the Hori case coming, will have room for games in it.
http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B00NFCCU62/
http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B00NFCCU62/
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New Nintendo 3DS & New Nintendo 3DS XL Launch Thread
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Plenty of room (easily put in ten games just now as a test and there was room for more) though they'd all be loose since it's literally a pocket.
iRAWRasaurus
Banned
It does "fit" but the shoulder buttons are pressed down in the case. Don't know if that's a issuse in the long run but I do not like it.
Sweet, thanks man!
I wonder if the dimensions are exactly on the same on these as the OG 3DSXL version.I've got the Hori case coming, will have room for games in it.
http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B00NFCCU62/
But isn't it for the regular sized N3DS?
I were about to order one.
Ah yes, I got this one confused with http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RZ7TC82/?tag=neogaf0e-20
That one is labelled 3DS but on the top right, it says it is compatible with both old and new 3DS and the XLs.
Odd. mine seems to have ample room on the top and the case only barely seems to touch my shoulder buttons at all!
Though, I see how if it did it could be worrisome. But like I said, I can even manage to get mine inside the Persona Q case while it's also inside the US clubnintendo pouch, without feeling like it's too much of a squeeze.
I've got the Hori case coming, will have room for games in it.
http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B00NFCCU62/
Do you know if the games go into small pockets or just one big space?
Odd. mine seems to have ample room on the top and the case only barely seems to touch my shoulder buttons at all!
Though, I see how if it did it could be worrisome. But like I said, I can even manage to get mine inside the Persona Q case while it's also inside the US clubnintendo pouch, without feeling like it's too much of a squeeze.
Mine fits into the PQ case exactly the same. It's perfect for it!
The perfect Dark
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?
Yes, Elite Beat Agents. Buy it.
TheSlySoul
Member
It seems the case was built for the XL/LL. I managed to fit my new regular 3DS in the pocket though. Going to use that for my French n3DS until something better I can use.
I ordered some thumb straps to play Kid Icarus with, and wow... The difference is huge. I can finally comfortably play this game. I have to fiddle around more to get the perfect sensitivity settings, but this is how I'll be playing this from now on. I'm having a lot of fun with the game. Only at stage 8, but it's a pretty sweet action game. I'm impressed by the graphics, this game looks great.
And I ordered my first faceplate, the Boo one.
And I ordered my first faceplate, the Boo one.
iRAWRasaurus
Banned
Odd. mine seems to have ample room on the top and the case only barely seems to touch my shoulder buttons at all!
Though, I see how if it did it could be worrisome. But like I said, I can even manage to get mine inside the Persona Q case while it's also inside the US clubnintendo pouch, without feeling like it's too much of a squeeze.
Seems like a nice one. I had a similar black case by Hori for my original 3DS. Your picture makes it look a little pink, so I was disappointed that the website shows it as boring white.
Broken Hope
Member
mine are pressed down. I can hear the shoulder buttons as they are press down when I put my n3dsxl in the case.
You have it in the wrong way. Put it in like the picture Jayne took.
iRAWRasaurus
Banned
I can still hear them getting press down when I put it in the case.
Edit took some pictures, I switched it the side around however to get a clear shot
Nope, the og 3dsxl is bigger.
It has a flap that has three slots for the game cart
Should be small pockets, that's how Hori usually do it.
I think I'm gonna try out this one, but 3 slots is a little low coming from one that had 6 slots for the OG 3DS.
Jinjo
Member
This is it
I've never owned a XL but from the ones I've seen I wouldn't say it's a lot smaller. The regular N3DS is a nice size and the screens are a little bigger than the original 3DS.
Yes thats the one
Thanks for the impressions guys. I'm mostly an at-home handheld gamer, so big screen might be a better suit, but that felt-cover is just so damn sexy. I guess I have some time to think it over, going on vacation next week so I'm not gonna buy a brand new New 3DS and take that with me with the risk of getting it stolen. I'll just take my old trusty Fire Emblem XL. Not that I want to get that stolen either lol.
TheSlySoul
Member
Fair enough. I have both OG XL and regular n3DS.
The XL definitely is not pocket friendly. I don't care what people say, they have really deep pockets.
However, if you really only play at a house then yeah the XL is a valid system. The main thing is do you want a screen 1 inch bigger or you want more pixel density? That will help decide your system.
That being said, I can give up 1 inch for cover plates because cover plates are awesome.
The XL definitely is not pocket friendly. I don't care what people say, they have really deep pockets.
However, if you really only play at a house then yeah the XL is a valid system. The main thing is do you want a screen 1 inch bigger or you want more pixel density? That will help decide your system.
That being said, I can give up 1 inch for cover plates because cover plates are awesome.
The slight increase in screen size on the smaller model made it look really ideal, and the swappable cover plates for all of the games that got limited edition XL models somehow look better than the LE models do. It seems like a really great compromise between the old 3DS and an XL.
I hope the US does get it eventually, but after flipping out when Japan got the MH4G LL, Nintendo gave me exactly what I wanted so I took it. My eyesight is garbage to begin with, so the lower pixel density has generally been worth the tradeoff.
Those Yian Kut-Ku cover plates though...
TheSlySoul
Member
Indeed, it does the best things of both systems and has improved processing as well.
That is why I decided to go ahead and get a PAL version.
I also agree with you. If NoA ever decides to release it, they will have my money.
Until then, they will not get my money unless a nice Fire Emblem LE comes out.
Jinjo
Member
Hmm, pixel density is a valid argument. I'm definitely more inclined to a sharper smaller image than a little larger more washed out one. And yeah, cover plates are really cool. Especially when, like me, your taste (in style/games) and mood changes like the wind lol.
John Harker
Definitely doesn't make things up as he goes along.
Plan on getting one today, assuming they are easily findable.
Transfer question (I am using that Google Forms doc set up in the OP... kind of cool of you to do that), but I'm still unsure.
I basically have 2 SD cards with different games on them from my original 3DS.
For the transfer, can I do one and then the other?
I intend to go full Wireless Transfer. I just wasn't sure if you could do it twice.
Getting my save files over to the New 3DS is primary, and then a few games secondary. I doub't I could fit it all, I think the SD cards are 2 and 4gig each.
Transfer question (I am using that Google Forms doc set up in the OP... kind of cool of you to do that), but I'm still unsure.
I basically have 2 SD cards with different games on them from my original 3DS.
For the transfer, can I do one and then the other?
I intend to go full Wireless Transfer. I just wasn't sure if you could do it twice.
Getting my save files over to the New 3DS is primary, and then a few games secondary. I doub't I could fit it all, I think the SD cards are 2 and 4gig each.
backflip10019
Member
Just ordered a New 3DS XL with charger on Best Buy. I'm a new 3DS owner... I've never even played a DS or 3DS.
So, my question is, what games should I pick up? I've already ordered Pokemon Y and Fire Emblem Awakening and plan to get A Link Between Worlds. Which others should I check out?
So, my question is, what games should I pick up? I've already ordered Pokemon Y and Fire Emblem Awakening and plan to get A Link Between Worlds. Which others should I check out?
Do you need to carry seven games all at one time?
TheSlySoul
Member
I do when I am going somewhere for an hour or two. Playing the 3DS while waiting around is pretty awesome.
When I travel to stay for a day or more, I generally pack my XL with a case.
I mean most people browse their phones during downtime. I like to get a quick puzzle or Smash battle in instead.
Most of them! The 3DS library is incredible. Fire Emblem is the king, but it's backed up with so much quality.
The Sega 3D Classics (Afterburner, Super Hang-On etc)
MH4U
Luigi's Mansion
Paper Mario Sticker Star (ignore the haters, I loved this game)
Bravely Default
NSMB2 and/or Mario 3D Land
Pushmo
Picross E (1,2,3,4...)
Shovel Knight
Mario Tennis (it's a bit bare bones, but still really fun)
Resident Evil Revelations
Then you got the remakes, which are all loving done.
Zelda OoT
Zelda MM
Star Fox 64
StefanTheMongol
Member
me0wish
Member
Upscaled looks um.. muddy and kinda ugly with washed out colors, 1:1 looks fantastic, clear and crisp.
I found games like Ace Attorney 4, Kirby games and Rhythm Heaven tolerable, while the more detailed games like Metroid Pinball and hunters look terrible.
Overall I'll always prefer 1:1, so everyone with their own personal preference.
The 1:1 mode on a regular 3DS is so tiny. Is that also the case with n3DS? If so, I guess XL is the way to go
me0wish
Member
The 1:1 mode on a regular 3DS is so tiny. Is that also the case with n3DS? If so, I guess XL is the way to go
I'd guess so, as the n3DS is just a bit bigger than the regular 3ds. n3DSXL is awesome, it plays DS games 1:1 as if you were playing on a regular DS, so you won't have to worry about "tinyness".
Screen quality wise n3DSXL >>>> 3DSXL >> 3DS. The n3DSXL is a vastly improved product, I'd guess this also applies to the regular n3DS.
magnumpy
Member
any word on availability? I live in DFW Texas and have had no luck so far. Amazon just carries the Japanese models; the regular and LL versions. I'd hate to have to import as my Japanese is woefully inadequate. particularly with it's 3 different alphabets, ultimately i gave up my attempts to learn it.
backflip10019
Member
So you're saying the n3DSXL case is smaller than the OG 3DSXL? Doesn't make sense if the n3DSXL is bigger than the OG 3DSXL..
Nope, what I was saying is that the the n3ds (non-xl) (basically the one in the pic that you quoted) is smaller than the og 3dsxl case.
This:
I've got the Hori case coming, will have room for games in it.
http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B00NFCCU62/
Nah, you're probably right about that.
Oh gotcha. Ya the other one I posted says 3DS on it as well but it says the XL is compatible with it. Nintendo really has to make things less confusing.
I don't think the XL (any gen) will fit the n3ds hori case/pouch.
The XL is a different one. This one: http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B00NFCCOCW/
