Nintendo 3DS & 3DSXL General Discussion

[Karma]

Re: Nintendo 3DS

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[FQRizzo]

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3DS region locked:

https://ds.ign.com/articles/114/1143473p1.html

 

[Moonloop]

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Does anybody know if the 3D games will be compatible with the regular DS?

 

[Furious1]

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Ummm...do you mean regular DS games compatible with the 3DS?

 

[darthviper107]

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If that's the case--no

The 3ds is more graphically powerful and the DS woudn't be able to run the games, not to mention that the cartridges for the 3DS will be bigger.

 

[Moonloop]

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Ummm...do you mean regular DS games compatible with the 3DS?

No, I mean as in the games they have been showcasing for the 3DS (the games in the trailer above and on previous pages), will those play on the regular DSi?

I don't need to make a point, but basically I want to play the regular DS but be able to play the new games being released for the 3DS.


EDIT:

If that's the case--no

The 3ds is more graphically powerful and the DS woudn't be able to run the games, not to mention that the cartridges for the 3DS will be bigger.

____, so all those awesome games in that trailer won't play on the DSi? (any plans for releasing those games on the cartridge size for the standard DS?)

 

[Boba Ben]

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No, I mean as in the games they have been showcasing for the 3DS (the games in the trailer above and on previous pages), will those play on the regular DSi?

I don't need to make a point, but basically I want to play the regular DS but be able to play the new games being released for the 3DS.

You can only play them on the 3DS.

 

[Starkiller]

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No, I mean as in the games they have been showcasing for the 3DS (the games in the trailer above and on previous pages), will those play on the regular DSi?

I don't need to make a point, but basically I want to play the regular DS but be able to play the new games being released for the 3DS.


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____, so all those awesome games in that trailer won't play on the DSi? (any plans for releasing those games on the cartridge size for the standard DS?)

Like when has this ever happened in history? I'm mind feels like jello afte reading these comments.

Obviously the 3DS has more power than the DS and has 3d capabilities. They don't release new systems and games just so the games can play on the last system. What would be the point? You either update or you don't get the games...it's that simple really.

They didn't release a PS3 and the PS3 games play on the PS2, it's different hardware. My mind hurts from the logic...err, illogic.

 

[Moonloop]

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Like when has this ever happened in history? I'm mind feels like jello afte reading these comments.

Obviously the 3DS has more power than the DS and has 3d capabilities. They don't release new systems and games just so the games can play on the last system. What would be the point? You either update or you don't get the games...it's that simple really.

They didn't release a PS3 and the PS3 games play on the PS2, it's different hardware. My mind hurts from the logic...err, illogic.

Calm down buddy.....

With the release of the DS, DS lite, DSi, DS XL and now the 3DS....it's been complicated in determining which system would be a true successor (as none have so far).

Some things need to be figured out before any new purchases are made.

EDIT: You also have to keep in mind I am no DS fanatic and I was KINDLY asking in this thread some questions regarding the 3DS and the DSi.

 

[Starkiller]

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Calm down buddy.....

With the release of the DS, DS lite, DSi, DS XL and now the 3DS....it's been complicated in determining which system would be a true successor (as none have so far).

Some things need to be figured out before any new purchases are made.

The DS, DS lite, DSi, and DS XL are all upgrades the original DS, camera, bigger screen, etc...but essentially the same system, same games.

The 3DS is brand new hardware, how could you not get this throughout the course of the last few months? And just by seeing screens alone and saying wow those look a lot better than what the DS or PSP is doing right now.

 

[Moonloop]

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The DS, DS lite, DSi, and DS XL are all upgrades the original DS, camera, bigger screen, etc...but essentially the same system, same games.

The 3DS is brand new hardware, how could you not get this throughout the course of the last few months? And just by seeing screens alone and saying wow those look a lot better than what the DS or PSP is doing right now.

I recently edited my post to include this:

"EDIT: You also have to keep in mind I am no DS fanatic and I was KINDLY asking in this thread some questions regarding the 3DS and the DSi." I don't keep up on DS news and the new 3DS intrigued me as I recently saw the trailer showcasing games coming out for it.

If someone asked me this and I had knowledge in the matter, I would answer their question and not insult them by saying; "HOW COULD YOU NOT KNOW THIS, WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN THE PAST FEW MONTHS? WHERE'S THE LOGIC?"

 

[deadpan]

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If you're asking does the 3DS play old DS games (including DSi).

Yes, it can.

 

[plasmid303]

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If you factor in some business sense, it'd be self-cannibalizing for Nintendo to put out a brand new system with an innovative means to play 3D games but then allow the older DS to do it too. You don't really need to keep up with the latest news to figure that out.

 

[Furious1]

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There has never been an older system that's forward compatible...if that makes sense, haha

 

[plasmid303]

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The Atari 2600 can use Sega Genesis controllers.

 

[Starkiller]

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If you factor in some business sense, it'd be self-cannibalizing for Nintendo to put out a brand new system with an innovative means to play 3D games but then allow the older DS to do it too. You don't really need to keep up with the latest news to figure that out.

There has never been an older system that's forward compatible...if that makes sense, haha

Exactly, and I'm the "badguy" for thinking that's about THE dumbest thing I've ever read on a forum.

 

[plasmid303]

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Team Ninja says that turning off the 3D in their 'Dead or Alive 3DS' game doubles the framerate.

https://i.joystiq.com/2011/01/11/dead-or-alive-dimensions-has-variable-framerate-for-3d-effect/

I hope that every developer allows that in their games. Or maybe just forego the 3D and use the 3DS' power for even better graphics.

 

[Karma]

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Nintendo 3DS MSRP of $249.99.

 

[Karma]

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US Launch date - March 27, 2011.

 

[Shropt]

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Up on Amazon as of about 10 minutes ago!!!

https://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-3DS-Blue/dp/B002I090AG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1295449705&sr=8-1