Really? I was always pretty impressed with how well the game keeps up on the Wii, considering the ridiculous size of the areas and how hectic the battles can get. The only time I felt like it was struggling was in Makna Forest, but that's the most asset-rich areas in the entire game, and with the issues that the Wii has with dual-layer games, it's more of an issue with the geometry not being streamed fast enough than outright framerate problems. Funny enough, that area should be one that does get some slight improvements on the 3DS, because there's no disc to stream.
Xenoblade announced for New 3DS
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Really? I was always pretty impressed with how well the game keeps up on the Wii, considering the ridiculous size of the areas and how hectic the battles can get. The only time I felt like it was struggling was in Makna Forest, but that's the most asset-rich areas in the entire game, and with the issues that the Wii has with dual-layer games, it's more of an issue with the geometry not being streamed fast enough than outright framerate problems. Funny enough, that area should be one that does get some slight improvements on the 3DS, because there's no disc to stream.
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
Okay so I read the thread title and almost passed out because Xenoblade would be heaven on my 3DS but then:
-Its not compatible with my current Zelda 3DS right this is a new model?
-Graphically (not that this is a huge deal) it looks like the original game scaled down to a nokia phone.
Hype gone.
-Its not compatible with my current Zelda 3DS right this is a new model?
-Graphically (not that this is a huge deal) it looks like the original game scaled down to a nokia phone.
Hype gone.
thekiddfran
Member
Literally every game he mentioned except for call of duty had amazing games on Sony handhelds
I played through Xenoblade in 1080p with brilliant sound and vsync framerate on my old rig which was an AMD Phenom 955 3.5ghz and an AMD Radeon 6850 1GB graphics card. It needed a specific Xenoblade build of Dolphin to run without any sound issues, but it was near flawless.
I've since played through it three more times on my new i7 4.0ghz rig. I've finished it 5 times in total, which is approximately 600 hours worth
....and now I'll be playing it again. Xenoblade wherever I want is a system seller for me.
It's hard to gauge just how big Xenoblade is when it only came out in a limited print online and at one store, sold out pretty quickly and exceeded everyones expectations at Nintendo.
There's a reason this franchise went from "three years later maybe" to "world wide release". I think it'll do better than some people are thinking it will (at least Xenoblade Chronicles X will).
There's a reason this franchise went from "three years later maybe" to "world wide release". I think it'll do better than some people are thinking it will (at least Xenoblade Chronicles X will).
Alright, this is ridiculous. Are you complaining about Wii U, PS4, and Xbox One exclusives as well because Wii, PS3, and Xbox 360 users have to buy a new console? Xenoblade Chronicles is being showcased to show how much better the New 3DS is. Similar to how the DSi had exclusives as well.
outunderthestars
Banned
You said big, now you are moving the goalposts to "well those games aren't good". I'm not avenging anything, just correcting the factual inaccuracy of your previous statement.
Guar plains in 3D though. Its been my dream ever since I saw those dolphin 3d shots that someone made to be viewed on 3ds. I'm really glad I stuck with my launch 3ds model. This new 3ds is soooo mine when it comes out. Nintendo should've gotten it out in all regions this year though, or at least announced it later. Some people will probably hold off on buying a 3ds until this comes out. Although sales were slowing down anyway so they probably just said fuck it and went ahead.
ScriptedReality
Member
Gotcha Thanks for playing. Demand for the game and the critical acclaim shows xenoblade was big.
Edit : it Was a sleeper hit!
Thats subjective. I don't think so at all.
outunderthestars
Banned
plutoknight
Member
Spoilers:
I'm in Agniratha now and the game just CHUGGGGGGS during regular battles, especially on those towers with the Mass Produced Faces in the center (since I end up aggroing top and bottom floors, too)
Makna did have lag, though; probably the worst spot aside from the one in spoilers.
Lmao, surely you can't be serious?
The phone I'm using to read this shit is like half the size of a 3DS and made of tech that runs circles around the thing effortlessly. Probably the shitty new model too.
Because I'm not enough of a tool to happily throw $200 or whatever at Nintendo an incremental stop gap I'm somehow holding back rapidly advancing tech achievements? I'd pay $500 if it was actually a worthwhile upgrade, which this isn't.
Not75Drops
Member
Yeah I could understand his point if the OG 3DS had a chance at running this but seeing as this looks rough so far, I'm not sure how it makes sense.
Though this isn't really a new console, more of an upgrade. I don't know if I'll get this but I have the launch 3DS and I'm not sure how well it will be for Smash.
we.are.the.armada
Member
Xenoblur
Huh, I honestly don't remember there being a lot of issues in that area. It seemed to run just fine for me.
SniperHunter
Banned
So this is the WII game ported down to 3DS?
Dunno how I feel about this, I'd personally play it on an emulator
Dunno how I feel about this, I'd personally play it on an emulator
...you know, if you hate handhelds this much, why the hell are you posting here? Nintendo has NEVER (NEVER) been the leading graphical powerhouse in the handheld department. They are making a new 3DS model because they believe it is time for a new one. Similar to how the DS had multiple incarnations. This will probably be the last one before the true successor. (DS --> DS Lite --> DSXL --> DSi --> 3DS --> 3DSXL --> New 3DS LL --> 4DS)
RPGCrazied
Member
Looks like. Its Dragon Quest VIII all over again, I guess the plus side is its not coming to iOS like DQ 8. Still, where is that notlikethis.gif at.
makingmusic476
Member
This is not the Xenoblade port I was hoping for.
Wii U version plz!
Wii U version plz!
TheChocoboCadet
Banned
I can't wait to buy the "New Super Mario Bros U New" for it!
Yeah.
That's why releasing a revision with some kind of upgraded specs is fucking dumb to begin with.
I know that kind of sucks, but without the improved "New 3DS" CPU (does anyone exactly know how much it has been improved?) Xenoblade 3DS wouldn't be possilbe on handheld, I'd asume.
Because you should just buy a new system. Money's no problem don't you know.
Uncle Rupee
Banned
Maybe you should try reading the thread, plenty of people flipping out (over a game that probably won't be localized anyway)
BinaryPork2737
Unconfirmed Member
I get that, but the amount of outrage is so overblown with this. I think we all just need to calm down and think logically.
plutoknight
Member
More for the other thread, but people don't have problems dropping 400-500 on new iPads year after year (or every 2 years!), so this is an 'acceptable' trend in technology now, like it or not.
They wouldn't if the upgrades were this minor.
In addition, an iPad does a whole lot more than a 3DS. It offers far better value to people, regardless of price.
Not75Drops
Member
They didn't seem to mention it in the specs sheet. http://www.nintendo.co.jp/corporate/release/en/2014/140829.html?link=rss
Bjoern the Smexy
Member
It's already been confirmed that New 3DS/XLs can still play regular DS games.
While I agree with you on the most part, the Game Boy Advance was most definitely the most advanced handheld tech at the time and Nintendo used that as a major selling point.
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
Freeman
Banned
Yea, lets pretend this is in any way similar to the PS4 and Xbox One change. If PS4 slim comes with exclusive games I would want Sony to fuck off.
It was shitty last time they did it and it's shitty this time too.
And sorry, when did I say I hated handhelds? I bought a 3DS at launch, bought a Vita a year after release, and owned a DS Lite and PSP prior to that. Stop putting words in my mouth.
Ingueferroque
Banned
...New 3DS? Did I miss something?
While I kinda agree...your argument is really stretching it.
This is not a new handheld, its a revision. Its that simple.
Oh and screw you Region locked Nintendo
FaintDeftone
Junior Member
I would be excited if it didn't require new hardware. What the fuck, Nintendo? Way to separate your install base.