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[Shrennin]

I knew I would eventually want a 3DS, but I'm not sure if I should wait or not. I purposely avoided getting a launch 3DS due to launch issues that often plague new systems - one of which I heard about the 3DS was the scratching issues it had. Does the 3DS still have those issues? With E3 around the corner, should I wait for any new announcements regarding new iterations or potential price cuts?

 

[IceDoesntHelp]

lol price cuts at E3.
Anyway, I believe the scratching issue has been fixed for later models.

 

[VanWinkle]

It's getting a great library, already has some awesome games. However, E3 is so close, I would at least wait for that. If it doesn't have a revision, then just get it, but I'm not a big fan of the hardware, so I revision would be welcome.

 

[Glass Rebel]

I knew I would eventually want a 3DS, but I'm not sure if I should wait or not. I purposely avoided getting a launch 3DS due to launch issues that often plague new systems - one of which I heard about the 3DS was the scratching issues it had. Does the 3DS still have those issues? With E3 around the corner, should I wait for any new announcements regarding new iterations or potential price cuts?

Yes? Why is this even a question?

A friend bought an XBOX 360 2 weeks before last year's E3 and we know what happened there.

 

[JaseMath]

I knew I would eventually want a 3DS, but I'm not sure if I should wait or not. I purposely avoided getting a launch 3DS due to launch issues that often plague new systems - one of which I heard about the 3DS was the scratching issues it had. Does the 3DS still have those issues? With E3 around the corner, should I wait for any new announcements regarding new iterations or potential price cuts?

Yes you should.

 

[cws]

With e3 being this close you should wait the last days. I dont expect a redesign there, but you never know.

 

[Cheesemeister]

I knew I would eventually want a 3DS, but I'm not sure if I should wait or not. I purposely avoided getting a launch 3DS due to launch issues that often plague new systems - one of which I heard about the 3DS was the scratching issues it had. Does the 3DS still have those issues? With E3 around the corner, should I wait for any new announcements regarding new iterations or potential price cuts?

Waiting a week won't kill you.

 

[KarmaCow]

Why would you not wait until after E3?

 

[jokkir]

Yes? Why is this even a question?

Yeah, seriously. It's a week away, might as well wait. lol

 

[Shrennin]

lol price cuts.

Yeah, I didn't think price cuts were gonna happen but any new model announcements were mainly what I was concerned with.

Anyway, I believe the scratching issue has been fixed for later models.

That's good to hear. I just want to make sure I avoid getting the later model in any store I happen to purchase it from.

 

[SteeloDMZ]

lol price cuts.
Anyway, I believe the scratching issue has been fixed for later models.

It hasn't.
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To the op, wait until E3, and if Nintendo doesn't announce a revision, get a 3DS. Great system.

 

[nintendors]

the redesign is already out..

 

[Maedhros]

The correct answer is:

Is there a Castlevania game released for it?

If yes: Buy it. If not: wait until Castlevania.

 

[IceDoesntHelp]

It hasn't.

Are you sure? I thought it was. Like they made the pads on the side of the screen thicker so it wouldn't scratch...but I don't own a later model, so i guess I wouldn't know.

 

[Jay Sosa]

I'm tempted but I'll wait for a redesign in hope for a bigger screen.

 

[ponpo]

Library still seems meh. And region locked lol.

I'll get one when code of princess comes out here.

 

[ZenaxPure]

It hasn't.

I bought mine last November and I have not had any of this screen scratching stuff, perhaps it hasn't been fixed but I've not ran into this problem myself.

 

[SteeloDMZ]

Are you sure? I thought it was. Like they made the pads on the side of the screen thicker so it wouldn't scratch...but I don't own a later model, so i guess I wouldn't know.

Nope. I have a red 3DS and I still get those awful lines on the top screen. Good thing I have a screen protector.

 

[Shrennin]

Yeah, I'll just wait until E3. I suppose I was going to anyway, but if the scratch issue had been fixed then I didn't care too much about a redesign but E3 is a little too close for me to just get one now, I suppose.

It's about time I get a new handheld system and officially replace my DS. I think I'll even get some more DS games with the system as well (along with 3DS games).

 

[zroid]

But all 3DS systems that have logged into the eShop before E3 might get exclusive access to download showfloor demos!

Spoiler

just wait

 

[Shrennin]

But all 3DS systems that have logged into the eShop before E3 might get exclusive access to download showfloor demos!

Spoiler

just wait

I think this was going to be an impulse decision and I used GAF as a means to stop that haha

 

[brumx]

Only if you send it in for repair they "check" everything on the system. It has alot of flaws tho but the system is good.

 

[Diddy Kong]

Buy a 3DS.

 

[rpmurphy]

Are you sure? I thought it was. Like they made the pads on the side of the screen thicker so it wouldn't scratch...but I don't own a later model, so i guess I wouldn't know.

I've only heard one person say that about the Midnight Purple 3DS, but has anyone actually made measurements?

 

[LDawg]

Buy a 3DS when it's cheaper to use than regular toilet paper

 

[Sophia]

I received a Mario 3D Land bundle for Christmas and it's absolutely making those marks on the side. I'm afraid it's going to scratch the system without a screen protector. >.<;

But yeah, with E3 so close, just wait. You never know what Nintendo will announce.

 

[Coin Return]

How anyone can resist the allure of dat Midnight Purple? Do it.

 

[Curufinwe]

I did want to hold out to the first hardware revision., but I really want to play Theatrhythm so I guess I'll be buying one in July.

 

[Huff]

I hate these threads.

And usually if you have to ask, wait, because you don't seem to want it enough

 

[MushroomSamba]

What's the scratch issue I keep hearing about?

I was planning on getting my 3DS whenever FE: Awakening is released here in the US. I'm hoping there's a revision announced by then.

 

[rpmurphy]

What's the scratch issue I keep hearing about?

I was planning on getting my 3DS whenever FE: Awakening is released here in the US. I'm hoping there's a revision announced by then.

The frame around the bottom screen protrudes up, which can touch the top screen. It creates smudges and for some people, this can lead to permanent scratching as well.

 

[Jenga]

im giving it one more year for revision/price cut/more games


or to be honest i'll buy one if soul hackers 3ds comes out stateside

 

[VeryGooster]

I don't expect a complete redesign one year into the device's release, but just wait until after E3 anyway...

 

[Chopper]

lol price cuts at E3.
Anyway, I believe the scratching issue has been fixed for later models.

No it hasn't. I even read a report here somewhere of some guy's Club Nintendo Limited Edition 3DS leaving marks. Unsure about purple though.

 

[Khalil]

I am still waiting for the lite version, I just know my luck if I get the current 3DS Nintendo will announce the new one :|

 

[grimshawish]

I don't see a revision this year (loss making current version, and needing to really focus on other products and the 3DS itself). But wait for E3 I think.

 

[RPG_Fanatic]

With E3 this close, I would wait till after to see in any bundles/revisions/etc are announced.

 

[Chopper]

I am still waiting for the lite version, I just know my luck if I get the current 3DS Nintendo will announce the new one :|

If there's a revision, I'm almost positive it will be bigger.

 

[AndyMoogle]

They are still losing money on each 3DS sold, so there will most definitely not be a price drop anytime soon. If I remember correctly, Iwata said that they would start making money around September.

I can't really see them making a revision soon either. They can't make a smaller one, because the current model is about as small as it can get; so, they would have to make a bigger one.

A potential 3DS XL would most likely cost even more than the current model to make, which means it would probably have to cost $199 at least, and we already know how well the 3DS sold at a higher price.

I don't think that a 3DS XL will be released before Q3 2013.

 

[miksar]

Nintendo will most likely announce a new revision, so wait and see.

 

[jbueno]

If no price cut or new model is announced by E3, I'm getting one. I'm tired of waiting, I want to play most Nintendo first party games releaaed so far.

 

[Bgamer90]

If you are going to get one, I would say to just wait until E3 ends to do so. They may make some announcements about new bundles and/or prices.

 

[grimshawish]

If there's a revision, I'm almost positive it will be bigger.

Most likely it'll get slightly bigger yeah. I expect it'll all be about the battery, 3DS+.
Certainly if Nintendo go on a big marketing push for portable gaming that will last more than 5 minutes, they'll be able to make a bigger grab at some of the market currently happy with their phones.

 

[Bgamer90]

If there's a revision, I'm almost positive it will be bigger.

Agreed.

Can't see how they can make it smaller and still comfortable to play on.

 

[AndyMoogle]

Agreed.

Can't see how they can make it smaller and still comfortable to play on.

Also, if they are adding a second slide pad, then they have to make it bigger. No one wants less battery time after all.

 

[Ultima_5]

There's probably not going to be a revision. Nintendo needs the spot light to be completely on the wiiu this year. They're not going to crowd their market with two new systems at the same time.

Next 3ds will probably be announced a year or so from now

But e3 is in a week so just wait. I don't see why you even had to make a topic.

 

[radioheadrule83]

1 year 3 months + that people have been expecting a revision...

I'd hold on until E3 has passed and let that help you make a decision. Its a great system with some really good games. I pity people who haven't played 3D Land to completion or beaten RE: Revelations this year.

 

[Rich!]

Yeah, forget about a revision until at least next year's E3.

It's a GREAT time to get a 3DS right now. There's plenty of awesome games to buy right now, and a lot of them are dirt cheap (buy pilotwings. I saw it for £9.99 the other day pre-owned, and it's still one of my favourite 3DS titles).

And if the rumours are true, you'll have a new Zelda game announced for it next week too.

Edit: Oh, and I don't know if you do live in the UK or not, but last week my girlfriend brought a 3DS for £80. No excuse at that price, even if it was some person on gumtree who probably didn't understand how cheaply they were selling it.

 

[DidntKnowJack]

Personally I think it's been time to get a 3DS for the last 6 or 7 months.

 

[AndyMoogle]

All I want at this point is a release date for Paper Mario.