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Nintendo 3DS Japanese Launch Thread

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MrBelmontvedere

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rosjos44 said:
How do you know what kind of effort goes into the title? Gamers today are getting way to much for what they pay for. No offense but most games on the HD consoles should be at least 80 bucks for top tier games (GTA, etc).
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complaining about paying too little for games???

I'm speechless
 
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loosus

Banned
Dreamwriter said:
Well, only older 3DS games. DS games are still limited by what they were programmed for.
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...Yes, I know. I don't care about DS games.

What I don't know is whether it's built into the system or not. That's going to be the key to whether networking can be upgraded over time or whether we are permanently stuck with what we have.
 
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AceBandage

Banned
loosus said:
...Yes, I know. I don't care about DS games.

What I don't know is whether it's built into the system or not. That's going to be the key to whether networking can be upgraded over time or whether we are permanently stuck with what we have.
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Well, since the friends list is built into the system, and all games use that, I'd say so.
 
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loosus

Banned
AceBandage said:
Well, since the friends list is built into the system, and all games use that, I'd say so.
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That's not really the networking, though. Admittedly, things do seem much more integrated into the system this time which is a good indication of integrated networking, but it'd be cool if someone could parse the O.S. to confirm it.
 
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Desiato

Member
Today's my birthday, but my 3DS didn't have a special jingle or something to congratulate me. :( That's where its predecessor was better.
 
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Why would you do that?

Member
MrBelmontvedere said:
complaining about paying too little for games???

I'm speechless
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I complain sometimes, too. Only because the low price of some games can lead to unrealistic expectations. Like, as an example, when some people say a game like Muramasa shouldn't be full price because it's just a simple platformer, which is definitely a valid opinion, but most of them likely ignore all of the work, notably the graphics work, put into it.
 
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VOOK

We don't know why he keeps buying PAL, either.
Desiato said:
Today's my birthday, but my 3DS didn't have a special jingle or something to congratulate me. :( That's where its predecessor was better.
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DSi didn't do it either.

Disappointing Nintendo :(
 
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Stephen Colbert

Banned
Are there shortages in Japan? What are the odds that the system will have a mass shortage like the Wii did once the word of mouth on it spreads and consumer awareness grows?

FTH said:
Just set aside $250 for this thing. Feels good bro. I'll likely preorder sometime next week, I don't think it will be a problem.
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Why wait? If I had the money, I would preorder right now to make to get a launch batch.
 
Majima Everywhere System

Majima Everywhere System

Member
rosjos44 said:
How do you know what kind of effort goes into the title? Gamers today are getting way to much for what they pay for. No offense but most games on the HD consoles should be at least 80 bucks for top tier games (GTA, etc).
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I really am more likely to buy 2 games at $30 than 1 game at 40. If the price starts too high, you end up waiting for everything to bargain bin or renting everything. A lot of good that does anyone.

If SSFIV3ds was cheaper, I guarantee you everyone would pick it up day 1 because it really is the only fully featured title. They priced it as high as SSFIV at launch on the consoles, which has me focusing on the strange backgrounds and the fact I own the arcade stick version. I probably wouldn't have thought twice about picking it up at $25 or $30 because it's street fighter, mang.
 
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dwu8991

Banned
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Stephen Colbert

Banned
WonkersTHEWatilla said:
Have you played the iOS Ridge Racer?
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The ridgeracer shots I've seen remind of Asphalt 4 on the iPhone 3GS for some reason, a game that costs .99 cents. Really very disappointed with the graphics.

Either the 3DS really is underpowered, or this was a quick and lazy port by scamco (that's a catchy nickname Amirox).
 
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VOOK

We don't know why he keeps buying PAL, either.
Asphalt MAY look better than Ridge Racer, but it plays like absolute ass.

Like sweaty and chunk filled ass.
 
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MindCollizion

Member
Desiato said:
Today's my birthday, but my 3DS didn't have a special jingle or something to congratulate me. :( That's where its predecessor was better.
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Your 3DS doesnt like you. Try putting the 3D up more. And touching it more.
 
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Neuromancer

Member
Boney said:
Man stupid Gravijah screwed me over and now he's not sending my 3DS and I'm gonna have to get it here and pay double.

:(
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That sucks, but I might be able to help you. PM me if you want to talk about it.
 
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VOOK

We don't know why he keeps buying PAL, either.
From The Dust said:
Amazing how the tides have turned :lol
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Playing Asphalt is like trying to pick up a bar of soap that's sliding down a wet hill. That's how it controls.
 
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ciD_Vain

Member
MooMoo said:
How long do you guys think the trade in value for the DSi will remain at its current value (~$75)? Because I definitely want to trade in my DSi to help pay for the 3DS but I have about $20 worth of DSiWare. However, if it really came down to it, I'd rather have a $75 dollar discount and lose my DSiWare games.
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I was on the same boat. Just backup all the photos you want to keep onto your computer and trade in your DSi. Using the $75.00 towards a 3DS is better than having $20.00 worth of DSiWare and an extra DS. Unless of course you plan on using your DSi or giving it to someone after you get a 3DS.
 
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MooMoo

Member
ciD_Vain said:
I was on the same boat. Just backup all the photos you want to keep onto your computer and trade in your DSi. Using the $75.00 towards a 3DS is better than having $20.00 worth of DSiWare and an extra DS. Unless of course you plan on using your DSi or giving it to someone after you get a 3DS.
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Yeah, I figure that's what I'll do since there's no one I can give it to or anything.

My intention is to exploit what I believe is a loophole with Amazon's marketplace reselling system. What they typically do is let you "checkout" things you want to sell back to Amazon. They supply you with an electronic shipping label and then they give you a full week (or was it two?) to ship your items in. As long as you ship within the alloted time, they will honor the resell value of the items you're selling at the time you place your initial checkout. So what I plan to do is every week after launch until the May system update, I'll tell Amazon I'm selling my DSi to them. However, I actually won't ship it until either A.) the system update comes or B) the resell price drops. If the resell price does drop, it won't matter because I'll be covered by that one week shipping buffering time. Hopefully that makes a little sense haha. It's a lot of hassle, but it's the best solution I can think of right now where I have a chance to keep all my DSiWare games and get the full $75. At the end of the day, I'll only be forking over $100 bucks for this :D

Even though this thing is just under three weeks away, it's gonna be a looooong three weeks. Someone save me from my midterms!
 
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ciD_Vain

Member
MooMoo said:
Yeah, I figure that's what I'll do since there's no one I can give it to or anything.

My intention is to exploit what I believe is a loophole with Amazon's marketplace reselling system. What they typically do is let you "checkout" things you want to sell back to Amazon. They supply you with an electronic shipping label and then they give you a full week (or was it two?) to ship your items in. As long as you ship within the alloted time, they will honor the resell value of the items you're selling at the time you place your initial checkout. So what I plan to do is every week after launch until the May system update, I'll tell Amazon I'm selling my DSi to them. However, I actually won't ship it until either A.) the system update comes or B) the resell price drops. If the resell price does drop, it won't matter because I'll be covered by that one week shipping buffering time. Hopefully that makes a little sense haha. It's a lot of hassle, but it's the best solution I can think of right now where I have a chance to keep all my DSiWare games and get the full $75. At the end of the day, I'll only be forking over $100 bucks for this :D

Even though this thing is just under three weeks away, it's gonna be a looooong three weeks. Someone save me from my midterms!
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That's interesting! Good luck!
 
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Gravijah

Member
Neuromancer said:
That sucks, but I might be able to help you. PM me if you want to talk about it.
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Please do. I feel bad but I started feeling really uncomfortable with dealing with someone elses money and especially sending it to another country.
 
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angelfly

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Anybody else finding the SSFIV figure collecting to be a bit addictive? I find myself playing more to earn FP to exchange for figures. I also find myself taking the system with me even if I have no intention on using it but I just want to earn game coins to exchange for FP. It's going to be a while before I get all 500 though (currently at 157).
 
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FoxSpirit

Junior Member
FoxSpirit said:
Okay, a short question for all of those who have a 3DS already:

how does the screen, 3D aside, hold up? How is the colour, the contrast, motion smearing? Especially contrasted to the 3DS. I'm simply really curious since it wil be quite some time until I can see it in person myself >.<
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Quoting myself because I'm still curious.
 
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flamesofchaos

Member
angelfly said:
Anybody else finding the SSFIV figure collecting to be a bit addictive? I find myself playing more to earn FP to exchange for figures. I also find myself taking the system with me even if I have no intention on using it but I just want to earn game coins to exchange for FP. It's going to be a while before I get all 500 though (currently at 157).
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Looks like Nintendo's plan of forcing people to bring their 3DS everywhere is coming into fruition.
 
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VOOK

We don't know why he keeps buying PAL, either.
bigswords said:
Vook are you using WPA encryption for your online multiplayer 3DS games?
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Sure am, just stuck in my code and everything connects :)
 
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345triangle

Member
angelfly said:
Anybody else finding the SSFIV figure collecting to be a bit addictive? I find myself playing more to earn FP to exchange for figures. I also find myself taking the system with me even if I have no intention on using it but I just want to earn game coins to exchange for FP. It's going to be a while before I get all 500 though (currently at 157).
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nintendo pitched the game coin curve pretty cleverly - like, i earn the maximum 10 a day simply by walking 5 minutes from my apartment to the train station and back. it means you'll want to keep it in your bag even if you're not going to be doing any serious walking, which is cool because i thought they'd use it as some sortof pedometer-fuelled exercise metagame.

i like the figure thing too!
 
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nofi

Member
flamesofchaos said:
Looks like Nintendo's plan of forcing people to bring their 3DS everywhere is coming into fruition.
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I really like the idea of the coins in the main system. Racking them up for bits and bats could be quite addictive.
 
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345triangle

Member
hey i just completed my first surechigai/game coin jigsaw puzzle thing (the pikmin one) - i thought it'd just turn into a 3D picture, but it's actually an animated 3D diorama that you can rotate around with the stick! awesome.
 
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enishi

Member
Xater said:
Has anyone played Samurai Warriors Chronicles? As someone who likes Musou games it looks kinda cool.
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I've got this and PES for my 3DS. It does a good job for a typical musou game. I'm surprised that Koei did put quite a lot effort this time, esp when you saw every musou games on Nintendo handhelds, even consoles...

Of course it is not graphic showcase, like every musou. But at least it is on par with PS2 musou (BUT still with phantom soldiers around...). I just tried PSP Dynasty Warrior 2 for only 1 hour long time before but I would say Chronicles is a better one, in terms of graphics and gameplay.

The touch screen shows the battle field and for switching characters which provides a better control (if you are used to tip the screen with accurately with your finger, not so convenient when you use stylus). And it has quite a lot of new elements, not a completely reuse of old material.

If you love musou games, it should be a good choice for your 3DS launch game.
 
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UncleSporky

Member
345triangle said:
hey i just completed my first surechigai/game coin jigsaw puzzle thing (the pikmin one) - i thought it'd just turn into a 3D picture, but it's actually an animated 3D diorama that you can rotate around with the stick! awesome.
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Is it the one seen in this old first look video? (Pikmin around 0:44)

Makes me wonder if some other completed puzzles can be seen in that video.

Also, can you save photos of the completed diorama?
 
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cw_sasuke

If all DLC came tied to $13 figurines, I'd consider all DLC to be free
There are 200 points DSiware titles - don't think they will get any cheaper, but they will have more promotions and special prices... Hope they will give devs a little more freedom when it comes to pricing decisions ....
 
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Nuclear Muffin

Banned
Fernando Rocker said:
Do you guys think the eShop games are going to be cheaper than current VC, WiiWare and DSiware? You know, to compete against the App Store.
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No chance. They'll be in the same price range as the current VC and WiiWare (I reckon they'll drop the DSiWare pricing structure)

GB/GBC games = $5
Gamegear = $5
TG16 = $6
TGCD = $8
GBA (when it eventually hits the 3DS VC) = $8

Classics 3D will be variable in pricing, but will probably stay between $10-$15

3DS Ware will be anything from $2-$15

DSiWare games will of course be the same price as they are currently.

Iwata was talking about how they don't want to see games get devalued by the likes of the App store. They won't go against what Iwata just said a few days ago!
 
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UncleSporky

Member
They should let you trade in 300 coins for 5 cents worth of store credit.

People would be leaving their 3DSs on the washing machine all the time!
 
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marc^o^

Nintendo's Pro Bono PR Firm
345triangle said:
nintendo pitched the game coin curve pretty cleverly - like, i earn the maximum 10 a day simply by walking 5 minutes from my apartment to the train station and back. it means you'll want to keep it in your bag even if you're not going to be doing any serious walking, which is cool because i thought they'd use it as some sortof pedometer-fuelled exercise metagame.

i like the figure thing too!
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Speaking of that:

Nintendo 3DS Freebies: A Taste of What’s to Come? http://m.wired.com/geekdad/2011/03/nintendo-3ds-freebies-a-taste-of-whats-to-come/
 
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Lee N

Membre
UncleSporky said:
They should let you trade in 300 coins for 5 cents worth of store credit.

People would be leaving their 3DSs on the washing machine all the time!
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You can only get 10 coins per day, and personally I think they made it way too easy to get to 10 coins.

1000 steps - that's all it takes. I've been walking a whole lot more than that every day since I got the 3DS and that's just from walking around in school and stuff. You'd have to be extremely lazy to not earn 10 coins every single day...
 
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Gravijah

Member
Fernando Rocker said:
I found this picture over Go Nintendo... it clearly says "Download De..."

I hope they do offer demos for most titles, specially 3DSware games.

http://i.imgur.com/TXZav.png[IMG][/QUOTE]

I wanna say demos were confirmed somewhere. Hmm..
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