Spider-Man
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Mike bloomberg should lead NOA, instead of banning large soda's he'll ban 3DS xl's instead.
That last post is really it. I totally get that here there are a number of people that would prefer the normal one. But within their target demographic, which isn't really us, it's not a financially feasible move since most kids honestly think bigger is better, regardless of comfort or what it does to the resolution, etc. So from a business standpoint, and honestly from a "who are our general consumers" standpoint, it makes sense. Still doesn't suck less for those wanting the normal one, but I see why they're doing it.
-Some have smaller hands
-Faceplates
-Cheaper
-Better screen PPI than the larger XL version
That's a bit subjective, right? Like for me, it doesn't fit in my jacket or pants back pocket, making it impractical. Additionally, the image is stretched as compared to the normal model.XL is not that big.
With regards to XL vs OG 3DS sales, how could you compare them accurately?
It would not be that hard to do customizable production based on orders. Motorola did that with their X series and it seems to have worked just fine. I understand the logic of not shipping that many units, but to say you have no choice is a bit terrible. Imagine if you could only get one type of Xbox 360 or PS3 when redesigns occurred.I hope they at least offer some units over mail order or something. The things already exist, they just need the region locking set to North America, basically.
Nintendo products have not been selling like they used to. The highest selling 3DS game has not broken 10 million units. Heck, the worst CoD still outsells many Nintendo games. They should try harder or customers will move on.It's America's fault for not being a big enough market. Buy more Nintendo products and maybe they'll take you seriously.
It's America's fault for not being a big enough market. Buy more Nintendo products and maybe they'll take you seriously.
People do have small hands...and you know...handheld portability.
Yeah, I am pretty sure if the LE's didn't exist, I would not bother getting the new XL. People should just go buy the ones they are trying to get rid of. Get a cheap portable and still enjoy Nintendo games.Color me pissed regardless, and even more so due to the whole Zelda New 3ds XL. Talk about an opportunity wasted.
Well, at least the new 3DS doesn't have any exclusives I care about right now. Maybe I'll get it in a couple of years, I guess.
Hell, the fact the LEs seem to be messy to get from GameStop is kind of putting me off to upgrading ASAP in the end anyway. If there were more colors I wanted, the regular sized one, and/or easier to get the LEs I'd go in sooner than later, but no blue, no white, no small, and may have to pay shipping and not be able to put my XL in for $100 to the Monter Hunter 4 LE... Man, even with my kind of screwed up screens I wonder if it's really worth it in the short term.Yeah, I am pretty sure if the LE's didn't exist, I would not bother getting the new XL. People should just go buy the ones they are trying to get rid of. Get a cheap portable and still enjoy Nintendo games.
Ok, so we know NoA is completely responsible then.
People were quick to blame NoJ. NoA is ran by complete dummies.
Probably not. This is DSi 2.0. I never upgraded from that and I missed absolutely nothing.Man, even with my kind of screwed up screens I wonder if it's really worth it in the short term.
Did you consider that the OG 3DS was phased out because nobody bought any after the XL was released? And face plates are probably a hard sell to retailers, who have limited shelf space. It sucks, but it's absolutely fucking stupid to think you know better than the corporation when they have shit loads of sales data and marketing research, and you have literally none
I totally agree with you, but NoA is doing something completely odd in that the 2DS has sold less than the regular 3DS overall, but they continue to support it despite the sales record. If you look at stats alone, the 2DS should be phased out for the new regular 3DS.
Except you can bet your ass Nintendo is using Market research as well as sales data. ANd here's the honest truth: MOst people don't give a shit about the things you listed. They simply don't. And while a few thousand people complaining like the internet looks like a lot, t's pretty insignificant and many will buy the new xl anywaysI don't need data to know that you can't expect a product to perform a certain way based on the performance of its predecessor. The New 3DS is a new product. You can't say that "THE MARKET HAS SPOKEN" based on the popularity of another product. And like I said, other factors, such as timing, were also taken into account. Maybe the people who bought the XL were unsatisfied with the build quality. Maybe they were unsatisfied with the fact that it can barely fit in your pocket. Maybe they were unsatisfied with the cheap 240p resolution screens which look worse when they're bigger. Maybe they prefer the ergonomics of the OG model. Maybe they like the fact that you can change faceplates. Or maybe they even like the colored buttons. It doesn't matter, because consumers aren't even being given a choice.
They make more money off of the 2DS. Just like how they make more money off of the New 3DS XL than the OG model, which is why it's not coming. This reminds me when McDonald's US discontinued their Angus Burgers because of supposed low popularity, when in actuality it was due to rising beef prices. Nintendo is a corporation. They don't care about you. They care about making money. And they believe that bringing over the New 3DS XL only will be more profitable than bringing over both. Why? Because of inductive reasoning.
For the record, it's a pain in the ass to discuss this subject because there are so many variations of "3DS" to type out. 3DS, 3DS XL, 2DS, New 3DS, New 3DS XL... urgh.
I actually was pretty satisfied with the DSi upgrade, partially because I did get subtly larger screens out of it. I think the DSi size might actually be the sweet spot, rather than the XL.Probably not. This is DSi 2.0. I never upgraded from that and I missed absolutely nothing.
I thought Nintendo learned from the Wii/DS era but I guess not.
I know you're joking , but I would totally buy that. I loved the Gameboy Micro.Coming this Christmas: "New Nintendo 3DS Mini"
Please look forward to it!
I am not really bitter, but honestly I don't like seeing NoA dig their own grave.I really don't recall being this bitter about a stupid Nintendo decision before, lol.
Would be nice. Supporting 2DS is going to bite them in the future.inb4 back peddle at E3?
Nintendo makes different systems at different price points for a whole range of consumers, and New Nintendo 3DS XL simply expands those choices even further.
inb4 back peddle at E3?
Ughhh. I was planning on getting the regular new 3DS for those beautiful buttons.
'We think Italy deserves more choices than you''Except for the North American market. Y'all are screwed.' - not a real quote
Yeah this is a strange feeling for me. It's like if they just reverse this one decision I'll be a-ok again.I really don't recall being this bitter about a stupid Nintendo decision before, lol.
How is it digging their own grave if the vast, vast majority either don't give a shit, or prefer the XL anyways? It's to Nintendo's every benefit to limit consumer options if consumers will buy the system anyways. Even of the tiny vocal minority complaining, I'm willing to bet a sizable chunk will buy the new XL anyways. Nintendo is a business. They are not your friend. The same is true for Sony and Microsoft. Saying you're disappointed about a decision is good, it's advocating for yourself. But there are better ways to do that then whining like a child, or pretending they made a decision that will ruin them. Nobody cares if you whine.I am not really bitter, but honestly I don't like seeing NoA dig their own grave.
The future is 2DS is going to be phased out for not selling and then new 3DS XL is your only choice.
Would be nice. Supporting 2DS is going to bite them in the future.
So you agree with Apple's philosophy?But there are better ways to do that then whining like a child, or pretending they made a decision that will ruin them. Nobody cares if you whine.
Until they discontinue the old regular 3DS and 3DS XL. Leaving us with one less choice.Nintendo makes different systems at different price points for a whole range of consumers, and New Nintendo 3DS XL simply expands those choices even further.