Nintendo 3DS & 3DSXL General Discussion

[Starkiller]

Re: Nintendo 3DS

This and the MGS3 game are the reasons I want a 3DS so badly.

I can see getting excited for nostalgia purposes. But the the lack of original titles at launch, the flimsy and poor design choices, and me not being sold on the 3D capabilities have me holding out here.

I wish we had some original titles instead of all of these rehashed ports with 3D slapped on them.

 

[Ash Housewares]

Re: Nintendo 3DS

What flimsy and poor design choices? Dude the system itself is beautiful.

 

[hairlesswookiee]

Re: Nintendo 3DS

I can see getting excited for nostalgia purposes. But the the lack of original titles at launch, the flimsy and poor design choices, and me not being sold on the 3D capabilities have me holding out here.

I wish we had some original titles instead of all of these rehashed ports with 3D slapped on them.

This is why I don't have it pre-ordered right now. I'm just going to wait until the Zelda game gets released. Maybe there'll be a special Japanese import system bundle.

 

[plasmid303]

Re: Nintendo 3DS

I can see getting excited for nostalgia purposes. But the the lack of original titles at launch, the flimsy and poor design choices, and me not being sold on the 3D capabilities have me holding out here.

I wish we had some original titles instead of all of these rehashed ports with 3D slapped on them.

Yeah if you're not particularly interested in submarines and AR games there isn't much at launch in terms of original IP, so waiting is probably the best choice for you.

As for the supposed flimsiness, so far from all of the reviews I've read and impressions from people who've already had the Japanese 3DS for a week now, I hear of no issues with the hinge. It's only Kotaku's reviewer so far and at the moment he only remarks on a possible issue, so there isn't one right now.

What flimsy and poor design choices? Dude the system itself is beautiful.

I think Starkiller may be referring to the hinge. The Kotaku review I posted a few pages ago comments on the possible issue of floppy hinges (that affect a lot of DS Lites).

https://kotaku.com/#!5770956/the-nintendo-3ds-is-stylish-grown+up-and-flawed

This is why I don't have it pre-ordered right now. I'm just going to wait until the Zelda game gets released. Maybe there'll be a special Japanese import system bundle.

3DS systems are region locked! Just an fyi.

 

[hairlesswookiee]

Re: Nintendo 3DS

3DS systems are region locked! Just an fyi.

Well so much for that idea. Japan always gets the cool stuff.

 

[THX-182]

Re: Nintendo 3DS

Well so much for that idea. Japan always gets the cool stuff.

I know, that sucks. How bad ass would a three toned gold Triforce DS be?

 

[plasmid303]

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I think we'll eventually get a Zelda themed 3DS over here. It happened for the DS. It probably won't happen in time for Ocarina of Time, but you can cross your fingers for a Majora's Mask 3DS bundle.

 

[hairlesswookiee]

Re: Nintendo 3DS

I think we'll eventually get a Zelda themed 3DS over here. It happened for the DS. It probably won't happen in time for Ocarina of Time, but you can cross your fingers for a Majora's Mask 3DS bundle.

That would be hot. I'm thinking about taking advantage of Amazon's trade and play program with our 2 DS'. I've got 2 that are pretty much collecting dust right now, and Amazon is giving $50 for each.

 

[Senketsu]

Re: Nintendo 3DS

I think we'll eventually get a Zelda themed 3DS over here. It happened for the DS. It probably won't happen in time for Ocarina of Time, but you can cross your fingers for a Majora's Mask 3DS bundle.

Awww, if Nintendo remake Majora's Mask for the 3DS then I'll be the happiest I've probably ever been (sort of). I'm already picturing looking up at that menacing moon in 3D and slobbering like an idiot.

 

[THX-182]

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Awww, if Nintendo remake Majora's Mask for the 3DS then I'll be the happiest I've probably ever been (sort of). I'm already picturing looking up at that menacing moon in 3D and slobbering like an idiot.

Totally. It would look so cool to go into first person mode, look up and see that moon just looking at you with that menacing grin in 3D... Oh!

 

[plasmid303]

Re: Nintendo 3DS

That would be hot. I'm thinking about taking advantage of Amazon's trade and play program with our 2 DS'. I've got 2 that are pretty much collecting dust right now, and Amazon is giving $50 for each.

I see no reason not to trade them in if collecting gaming hardware isn't a hobby or if you don't need the backward compatibility with Gameboy Advance games.

 

[devastator's balls]

Re: Nintendo 3DS

3D Netflix for Nintendo 3DS this summer!

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D will be out by June!

New screens

Eurogamer has first English reviews of a few 3DS launch games:

Super Street Fighter IV 3D 8/10

Pilotwings Resort 8/10

Ridge Racer 3D 8/10

Hmm as expected. Still gonna pick up SSFIV and mabey Pilotwings...

 

[devastator's balls]

Re: Nintendo 3DS

That's understandable. But! If you don't pick up the game during it's first printing you'll miss out on this limited edition box with swank lenticular 3D cover.

Cool. It's too bad that they didn't have any games for you to play. What's up with that? Pretty silly to me.

The one good thing about the U.S. launch date being a Sunday is that it's my day off from work. I'm going to spend all day with the 3DS unless someone nags me to do something.

Awesome!!! I'll use this to impress my friends at launch!

Just 3 weeks away...

Just dont overshoot by a couple of weeks lol! I felt the same exact way waiting for the Wii and watching that episode!! Awesome post!!

 

[plasmid303]

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Just dont overshoot by a couple of weeks lol! I felt the same exact way waiting for the Wii and watching that episode!! Awesome post!!

It's not as bad as the Wii launch wait though. Wii had Zelda at launch.

 

[Calcifer]

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When is the eu launch for this thing?

 

[Senketsu]

Re: Nintendo 3DS

When is the eu launch for this thing?

Friday, 25th March. Just over two weeks.

 

[devastator's balls]

Re: Nintendo 3DS

It's not as bad as the Wii launch wait though. Wii had Zelda at launch.

True, but I bought it for the Gamecube because I wanted a "left-handed" Link

Three weeks away.....

 

[plasmid303]

Re: Nintendo 3DS

Finally, Nintendo announces the first details of its U.S. demo tour:

Nintendo News: Consumers to Discover New Ways to Play During Nintendo 3DS Demo Tour

REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--From augmented-reality games to rich 3D visuals that don’t require special glasses, the Nintendo 3DS™ system offers a wealth of new hand-held experiences that must be seen to be believed. To give consumers a firsthand look at these unique features, interactive Nintendo 3DS Demo Pods and mobile Nintendo 3DS Demo Squads will be in select U.S. cities starting March 11, offering sampling opportunities at more than 40 locations in cities nationwide. Visitors are invited to explore the system’s built-in software and play upcoming games, all in advance of the March 27 launch date.

The Nintendo 3DS system includes built-in cameras that let users not only take 3D photos but also incorporate their own likenesses and surroundings into fun games, including the hilarious shooting game Face Raiders™ and compelling AR Games™ such as Archery. Built-in applications also include Mii Maker™, which makes it easy for users to create customized Mii™ characters wherever and whenever inspiration strikes – even using the Nintendo 3DS camera to help generate a Mii character based on a photo after selecting certain details like hair and skin tone.

More than 200 million Mii characters have been created worldwide since the 2006 launch of the Wii™ system, and that number is sure to grow as players discover the portable fun of Mii Maker on Nintendo 3DS. Nintendo 3DS Demo Pod visitors who create a Mii character can commemorate the experience by uploading their Mii character to their Facebook pages and sharing their creations with friends and family via e-mail from an on-site computer.

Offering an extraordinary chance to experience these new games and features in-person, Nintendo 3DS Demo Pods are scheduled to appear at the following locations:

New York City: Grand Central Terminal (Vanderbilt Hall, West Side)
Running March 11-30
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

Chicago: Citigroup Center (entrance to Ogilvie Transportation Center)
Running March 11-April 3
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

San Francisco: Pier 39 (Main Entrance Plaza)
Running March 11-April 3
Monday through Sunday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Los Angeles: Third Street Promenade (1300 block)
Running March 11-April 3
Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Sunday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

In addition to the Mii Maker application, visitors can experience hands-on demos with various launch titles, including Pilotwings Resort™, Steel Diver™, nintendogs™ + cats, Super Street Fighter® IV 3D Edition, Madden NFL Football, LEGO® Star Wars® III: The Clone Wars™ and Asphalt™ 3D. The Nintendo 3DS system is set to launch at a suggested retail price of $249.99.

For more information about Nintendo 3DS, please visit https://www.nintendo3ds.com

Also:

First gameplay footage of Splinter Cell for 3DS:
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[Biojex]

Re: Nintendo 3DS

OOOOoooOoOoOoOOOOOOooooo!

 

[hairlesswookiee]

Re: Nintendo 3DS

Love me some Splinter Cell!!! I still need to go back and mop up the achievements for Conviction.