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[creid]

I just always assumed the 27th was a Tuesday! Guess I'll do free shipping and wait a million days

Overnight shipping will get it to you on Tuesday, and is probably cheaper than your local sales tax. Maybe pretend it does launch on Tuesday, and you'll be set?

 

[Snaku]

Today I splooged and spent 4$ for 1 day (prime).

As did I. I'll be taking off that Monday as well, in the hopes that Amazon sends them out early.

 

[Rich!]

What kind of shipping are you guys doing?

In-store. So uh, I'll get it in and be able to play it on the 22nd March. Won't be able to take it home until the 25th though!

 

[malingenie]

In-store. So uh, I'll get it in and be able to play it on the 22nd March. Won't be able to take it home until the 25th though!

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[Chorazin]

Overnight shipping will get it to you on Tuesday, and is probably cheaper than your local sales tax. Maybe pretend it does launch on Tuesday, and you'll be set?

That's what I did, and I will most likely be terribly sick the date it's out for delivery, so I'll have to call off work.

 

[JoshuaJSlone]

My... my ears are burning!

Because Nintendo was holding back stock to make a shortage.

 

[The Lamonster]

That's why I did, and I will most likely be terribly sick the date it's out for delivery, so I'll have to call off work.

hahaha

 

[El Pescado]

Today I splooged...

I hope you mean "splurged."

 

[DNF]

My... my ears are burning!

Look ! There is the proof. You see this 5.x Million Unit gap till the 30 Million ?
That are the systems that Nintendo is holding back to create artificial shortage.

 

[Lupin the Third]

Look ! There is the proof. You see this 5.x Million Unit gap till the 30 Million ?
That are the systems that Nintendo is holding back to create artificial shortage.

I know you're joking, DNF, but I wanted to chime in on the "Artificial Shortage" observation.

The story I heard about the Wii shortage in the States made a lot of sense. At the time, the Euro was very strong against the Yen. So Nintendo was shipping tons over to Europe to really cash-in on demand there. So while North Americans had an extremely hard time finding units, the Europeans were soon drowning in them. I remember reading multiple posts from Euro-forum-goers to the effect of "I can go to the local Asda (or GAME or whatever) and they have tonnes on the shelf," in response to we Americans whining about unavailability. Once the Euro market was saturated, they finally started sending adequate supply to the States.

 

[Naked Snake]

One day. Only 10 bucks and since I'll still be saving money (no tax) I said why not.

Lucky you. Whether I choose One day or Free shipping it might not make much of a difference for me since I'll be shipping it to forwarding address in NY then have to wait about a week to receive it (in Jordan)... and I have to pay tax!

 

[malingenie]

I hope you mean "splurged."

If it makes you feel better....

 

[Vinci]

My... my ears are burning!

Never thought I'd have to see you post that image again.

 

[Trojita]

Damn Engadget gave it a 7/10

http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/08/nintendo-3ds-review-japanese/

 

[Chorazin]

Damn Engadget gave it a 7/10

http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/08/nintendo-3ds-review-japanese/

OH NO WHAT WILL WE DO I BETTER CANCEL MY PREORDER NOW

It's Engadget, dude.

 

[M3d10n]

Damn Engadget gave it a 7/10

http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/08/nintendo-3ds-review-japanese/

It's not gadget-y enough for them.

 

[Neuromancer]

Damn Engadget gave it a 7/10

http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/08/nintendo-3ds-review-japanese/

They also think it's green.

 

[Smiles and Cries]

They also think it's green.

the horror of color blindness

 

[The Lamonster]

It's not gadget-y enough for them.

But it does (and will do) tons of things!!!

I can't wait for Netflix streaming. That is so damn cool.

 

[frankie_baby]

I know you're joking, DNF, but I wanted to chime in on the "Artificial Shortage" observation.

The story I heard about the Wii shortage in the States made a lot of sense. At the time, the Euro was very strong against the Yen. So Nintendo was shipping tons over to Europe to really cash-in on demand there. So while North Americans had an extremely hard time finding units, the Europeans were soon drowning in them. I remember reading multiple posts from Euro-forum-goers to the effect of "I can go to the local Asda (or GAME or whatever) and they have tonnes on the shelf," in response to we Americans whining about unavailability. Once the Euro market was saturated, they finally started sending adequate supply to the States.

Wii's were available more easily in Europe sooner but I'd never say in the first year or so that we were drowning in them it was very on and off availability, I'd say the main difference was that if a store got a delivery in the us they'd be sold out in hours or even minutes where as in the uk it might have taken a couple of days

 

[Neuromancer]

the horror of color blindness

If you were color blind and writing a review of a product, wouldn't you take that into account? Anyway I don't think the author is color blind.

 

[FoxSpirit]

They also think it's green.

Green is weighted heavier in perception than other colours while blue is weighted lighter, and you do have 3 different hues on that thing.

And as some poster said it's more torquoise, of which the perception as bluish or greenish and be very individual since it's a borderline colour

 

[heringer]

PES11 classic view footage.

http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/03/08/winning-eleven-3d-soccer-gameplay?objectid=77782

 

[beje]

If you were color blind and writing a review of a product, wouldn't you take that into account? Anyway I don't think the author is color blind.

You know, the whole thing about pretending "videogames" and "journalism" can go together.

 

[Smiles and Cries]

If you were color blind and writing a review of a product, wouldn't you take that into account? Anyway I don't think the author is color blind.

well it does look green under some flashlight photos maybe he had some strange yellow light around

Aqua Blue sounds like Aquamarine or Blue-Green or Turquoise but I would not just call it green

 

[mikeybwright]

PES11 classic view footage.

http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/03/08/winning-eleven-3d-soccer-gameplay?objectid=77782

Good enough for me, looks like I'm jumping on the 3ds wagon.

 

[Zerokku]

OH NO WHAT WILL WE DO I BETTER CANCEL MY PREORDER NOW

It's Engadget, dude.

Pretty much. If its not made by apple or google, then its not going to get much attention or praise.

 

[UncleSporky]

Actually I thought it was quite positive for being from Endgadget, they really dislike gaming (or perhaps just Nintendo products).

 

[Smiles and Cries]

I would like to know how the second week (or first full week) of 3DS sales went in Japan. How long until we get some hints?

Actually I thought it was quite positive for being from Endgadget, they really dislike gaming (or perhaps just Nintendo products).

I'm sure the NGP will fair much better with them

 

[marc^o^]

PES11 classic view footage.

http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/03/08/winning-eleven-3d-soccer-gameplay?objectid=77782

Gamekult wrote graphics were between wii and HD versions, and it's easy to confirm with this video ))

It's a shame online is missing from this version, but I'm weak. I need this game.

 

[comedy bomb]

Gamekult wrote graphics were between wii and HD versions, and it's easy to confirm with this video ))

It's a shame online is missing from this version, but I'm weak. I need this game.

I'm surprised at the lack of online titles for launch. PES 11, Ridge Racer and Madden should all have online.

 

[beje]

I'm surprised at the lack of online titles for launch. PES 11, Ridge Racer and Madden should all have online.

Madden doesn't even have local multiplayer XD

 

[M3d10n]

I'm surprised at the lack of online titles for launch. PES 11, Ridge Racer and Madden should all have online.

Online adds a fuckton of extra dev and QA time. Expecting it from rushed launch games is too much.

 

[consoul]

The color temperature of tungsten lights (ie. standard lightbulbs) tends to make blue objects look greenish.

Spoiler

Reviewers need to get out more.

 

[daffy]

Engadget review? Oh awesome, these guys know their shi-

"As you can see this is the blue color, which is actually more of an aquamarine kind of color, and if you ask us it's pretty hideous looki--"

Close tab.

 

[Boney]

I very highly doubt it.

Yep. As much as I hate the overpriced VC stuff, offering much cheaper would devalue their Wiiware and even retail stuff.

I hate it though

 

[Codeblue]

I still don't see how you can rate a system until it has run its lifespan.

 

[comedy bomb]

Online adds a fuckton of extra dev and QA time. Expecting it from rushed launch games is too much.

The problem is when these games sell poorly because of a lack of features, the publishers will declare that 3rd party games don't sell on Nintendo platforms.

When was the last time a Madden was released for the DS?

 

[marc^o^]

Nintendo 3DS Battery Life To Double.
http://aussie-gamer.com/nintendo-3ds-battery-life-double/

I'm sure we will have more elegant solutions in the future, but that's a start.

 

[GDGF]

I still don't see how you can rate a system until it has run its lifespan.

I remember back in the day when EGM used to have their end of the year buyers guide and they rated all the systems on a yearly basis. I miss that. Somebody should start that practice up again.

 

[besiktas1]

I still don't see how you can rate a system until it has run its lifespan.

Missing OS features needed to be updated via fw and a color promised not being released. 7/10 for ya there.

Oh wait what did they give iPhone 4

Spoiler

meh who cares for an Engadget review

 

[Chris1964]

Was this posted?

 

[Zzoram]

Was this posted?

That makes sense. When emulating DS games, it must load an emulator before it starts loading the game.

 

[friskykillface]

I'm surprised at the lack of online titles for launch. PES 11, Ridge Racer and Madden should all have online.

this


I would have picked up all 3 of those at launch

must likely i'll wait til those game go down in price

 

[Father_Brain]

Was this posted?

Link to the source, please. But that's... interesting.

 

[comedy bomb]

this


I would have picked up all 3 of those at launch

must likely i'll wait til those game go down in price

Can you imagine if all 3 of these had online? Combined with Street Fighter, that would have been a whole lot of win. And a hell of a start for 3DS online as a whole.

 

[Marty Chinn]

That makes sense. When emulating DS games, it must load an emulator before it starts loading the game.

I didn't realize the DS was emulated. Is there any known incompatibility that usually comes with emulation? Even the PS2 and PS3 had a very small list of incompatible games.

 

[UncleSporky]

Where's the chart from?

Loading times from when to when? From power on to first visuals onscreen, I really don't think 999 takes 8 seconds to load, and I don't remember any other load times during the game.

 

[Spiegel]

Link to the source, please. But that's... interesting.

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6302227.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=picks&tag=picks;title;2

 

[UncleSporky]

I didn't realize the DS was emulated. Is there any known incompatibility that usually comes with emulation? Even the PS2 and PS3 had a very small list of incompatible games.

It isn't necessarily emulated, could just be the time it takes to shut down the OS (home screen doesn't work, right?) and power off all advanced 3DS features before switching into legacy mode.