Interceptor
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Funny how any of this wouldn´t be a problem if there wasn´t any region locking.
Nintendo responds to why regular "New" 3DS is skipping North America
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TheSlySoul
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They already started discontinuing the regular 3DS way back. 3DS XL is starting to be discontinued. Nintendo is pushing only new 3DS XL and 2DS.
Yep, if they really wanted each region to offer a limited selection then do not lock the handhelds.
Woo choices.
Also, the reason for more XL sales could also be contributed to the lack of a not-shitty smaller model. The original 3DS has awful ergonomics. The New 3DS (regular) looks to have much better ergonomics and would be a lot more viable choice for a lot of people. It differs from the old regular 3DS in a LOT of ways.
Indeed this would not be as big a deal to me if I could import.
Aaronrules380
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Uh, that's not what I said. Expressing your disappointment with the decision is a good thing, but it needs to be done constructively. Saying they're going to die because of it isn't really constructive
They may well announce the successor handheld at E3 so that seems unlikely.
crooked spin
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I'm in the same boat... I don't play enough games to make a system upgrade worth my money but I wanted something smaller than my 3DS XL which is just too big to be mobile IMO.
Dammit.
TheSlySoul
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I am waiting until E3 2016 when they announce a console/handheld hybrid.
What's the reasoning behind doing this (region locking)? Is it contracting issues with some devs/publishers? I honestly don't know.
FUNKNOWN iXi
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Stereogatari
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I guess their reasoning is to not confuse the market anymore than they already have done.
Ninja Scooter
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What Apple does is now about giving choice for the sake of making everyone happy, it's because they figured there was a market for a smaller iPad. This may not be the case with the handheld video game market. Giving gamers choice isn't about flooding themarket with so many different SKUs just to satisfy the wants of every single consumer. It is very possible that there isn't a real market for a smaller New 3DS in North America. You can't make everyone happy, you just have to try and make the most amount of people happy and thatmight be what Nintendo ends up doing. It's not an issue of right and wrong.
Great and it's region locked so I can't get the smaller one. Fantastic job Nintendo. Christ.
Where's the petition? I too, would like to sign it.
Where's the petition? I too, would like to sign it.
I will not be surprised if that is what it ends up being. The 2DS for the cheaper and more kid friendly model due to it's lack of 3D. It plays nearly all the games already. The New 3DS XL for the higher end price and power users with games only for it being directed toward more hardcore buyers. Sales for the original model very likely did drop off while the other two might have stayed strong in relation to the production cost. It's been said over and over again but this might be the thing. People should also remember that the New 3DS model line is likely a stop gap. The whole thing is likely to be replaced when the next true new hand held is going to be announced. Maybe in two years as they'll likely determine that based on how well the New 3DS line sells.
TheSlySoul
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I can see that being what they think, but honestly from what I seen it seems there is more a market for a regular new 3DS than the 2DS at it stands. I may be wrong, but the sales have been pretty consistent with it. Then again, 2DS is making bank on margins, so it may not matter that it has had pathetic sales.
KiTA
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If they weren't keeping the option open for the n3DS later, they would have just renamed the XL the "New 3DS."
I really expect the n3DS to come at some later date, especially since the XL and Std share firmware and there is going to be a UK version.
Heck, people were swapping the guts of their White j3DSes and their US 3DSes, I wonder if it would be possible to swap the eeproms on a US n3DS XL and a Japanese / European n3DS. If the hardware is the same except for a programmed IC or two then someone with a souldering iron might be able to do some interesting things.
I really expect the n3DS to come at some later date, especially since the XL and Std share firmware and there is going to be a UK version.
Heck, people were swapping the guts of their White j3DSes and their US 3DSes, I wonder if it would be possible to swap the eeproms on a US n3DS XL and a Japanese / European n3DS. If the hardware is the same except for a programmed IC or two then someone with a souldering iron might be able to do some interesting things.
Starphoenix
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A breath of fresh air.
sir_kevith
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I really liked the idea of the regular New 3DS with the faceplates. The system just looked nicer than the XL to me. I feel like faceplates are one of those things that would have absurd margins so they'd want to get them into as many markets as possible. I guess I don't know the whole story though.
Massively disappointed in NoA.
Massively disappointed in NoA.
Mockingbird
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Goddammit. The reason why I never got an XL ever is cause I actually want my handhelds to be small portable and to be able to fit comfortably in my pocket. Damn you Nintendo of America! The faceplates was cool as fuck too!
TheSlySoul
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Yeah, pretty much the 2DS is the reason I think we did not get the new 3DS.
I mean in other regions they do not even have the 2DS.
Ninja Scooter
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2DS is probably cheaper to produce though, and can be used as sort of an entry level/budget version. I think NOA (and maybe retailers) want to steamline their retail space and not have so many SKUs. I can understand that. I get why people are upset if they had their heart set on a regular size N3DS, but it doesn't necessarily make it a bad business decision.
TheSlySoul
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True, I guess it matters in the long run if 2DS can match year one. I honestly see the thing slowing to a crawl, but I may be wrong.
I think it may have sparked an interest of new sales to replace 2DS with a 3DS with faceplates, but that is just me.
Yea. I am not too pleased with them limiting consumer options. F*** it, I'm not buying the next gen 3DS at all.
I signed this one: https://www.change.org/p/nintendo-bring-non-xl-new-3ds-to-us
Not much, but maybe it'll pick up some steam
But they've ignored 35,000 region locking signatures without saying a thing, so it's probably hopeless.
Nostremitus
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Did they go on to explain how in the wild blue fuck removing an option is a way of expanding our choices?
I guess I'll be importing... I think NOA may have just lost me. Pixel density over screen size every time.
I guess I'll be importing... I think NOA may have just lost me. Pixel density over screen size every time.
I can understand not wanting to pay more or having a fetish for faceplates, but the XL is a superior handheld. I know it sucks they excluded the normal size, but the XL has great screen size and it's still portable assuming you don't wear skin-tight jeans.
The 3DS resolution is still shitty even at normal screen size. Might as well play Smash on a screen size that doesn't make them ant-sized.
The 3DS resolution is still shitty even at normal screen size. Might as well play Smash on a screen size that doesn't make them ant-sized.
TheSlySoul
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I can imagine this happening in the future...
Customer: "Hey, I would like a 3DS"
Employee: "We have a new 3DS for $200"
Customer: "I see there is one priced for $130"
Employee: "But it has one less analog stick"
Customer: "I can still play all the 3DS games on it, right?"
Employee: "All but Xenoblade"
Customer: "Ok, I will take the $130 one"
vs.
Employee: "This new 3DS is $170, but you can customize it using face plates.:
Customer: "That sounds neat, I will pay $40 more for that feature."
Edit: Also they will not explain the NFC reader or better parts to the customer.
Wait?!
Are we talking about those awesome classic colored buttons?
As in the XL won't have them at all?
Now I know why everyone is pissed, LOL.
TheSlySoul
Member
Yep, no Famicon buttons. Just ugly red metallic version or black metallic glossy version.
Thank God for the LE's.
Nostremitus
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I don't want a n3DS for Smash, I was excited to play Xenoblade on a screen that didn't make it look like smeared shit. I guess I'll just play it on Dolphin and save my money.
I have it on Wii and started my second playthrough on Dolphin just before the n3DS version was announced so I stopped playing.
Also, who the hell wants to play smash on a handheld to begin with? No screen size less than a television is big enough to keep them from looking like ants.
Iwata is the CEO of NoA, he assumed that position some time ago.
If he wanted to release the smaller model then he would. He's made the (stupid) decision based on sales data.
Tanooki_Suit_Up
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All this further emphasizes how stupid region locking is for Nintendo products. TAKE MY MONEY ALREADY
BinaryPork2737
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It might be superior for you, sure, but not for me. It's just too big to be comfortable while playing it, sorry.
On the XL the letters on the buttons are coloured, instead of the whole button.
muyricosuave
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Iwata is CEO of nintendo of America and Reggie is just the guy under him
stan423321
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Not sure if serious. Is that honestly that big of a feature?
I guess I didn't think about that. I have large hands so it's actually better for me than the cramped tiny regular 3DS.
bodyboarder
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We know what you want, what do you know? Nothing!
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