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In the latest Nintendo direct stream in Japan, Nintendo has announced two new models of the 3DS & 3DS XL.
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Tempting but not a whole lot... The second circle pad is really weird... Why is it so small?
I also just don't really care for the designs of 3DS's beyond the original. The original was a really nice and beautiful system. These are rather bland and lack that shine. They kind of almost look like the old Gameboys in that way. lol
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Does that even classify as a second Circle Pad? It reminds me more of those little mouse nubs that were present in older laptops. Regardless, it's nice to see that Nintendo has acknowledged the fact that we wanted a 3DS with a second Circle Pad and additional triggers built in. The microSD card is a nice change too.
However, I'm most worried about it having that stronger CPU. Will that Xenoblade Chronicles game even play on an older 3DS or is the "New 3DS" required? If you do need the new model, what's to say that all future games won't eventually start taking advantage of that CPU, rendering the older models useless?
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I'm a bit speechless at this. I've always hoped that they would release another regular 3ds revision with less gloss, better glare reduction and whatnot.
But I didn't really expect all of this to happen. If they make it decently priced, I will be VERY tempted to pick this up to replace me (beautiful) Aqua Blue 3DS. My only concern is the choice of colors, as that was one of the reasons I didn't buy a 3ds XL. I mean, I'm fine with my 3ds as is; It just has some glare, fingerprint, and comfort issues.
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My first impression: "that's a strange place to put the power button"
Anyway, if the new XL keeps a price close to $181 in america I'll probably get it
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More specs doesn't mean that more specs are going to be used on games. And if it happens nintendo can easily demand that they also should support the original version, much like how they support different controle schemes in games already.
To me it seems like a polished version of the 3DS XL. The cpu bump is probably just happening to make things like loading etc, a bit faster. Much like how a SSD doesn't make a person's HD useless. It just becomes a more smoother experience. At the other end, we are talking about nintendo. It could even be that this is there "next gen handheld" lol.
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I'm really tempted. I'd love a second CP on my 3DS.
However, this is more like a circle nipple. It's so tiny. I do trust Nintendo, I don't think that the circle-nipple is to small to use. There is a big chance that I won't be getting this update. After getting the XL I'm actually done. I now have two systems that I use. Both have a function, one on the road, one at home. Once I get the new ones the older ones will be obsolete. Also I'm a bit concerned with the age of the 3DS. It's possibly nearing the end of it's commercial life. So now again paying around ?500,- to update both the XL and the 3DS is just to much. I consider these updates too little, too late.
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I'm sold, if it comes out in america I'm going to get one for sure it has all the features that should have been present for the handheld from day 1 the only thing I don't care for are the A B X Y buttons that look like M and Ms
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If the new 3DS technology really does help I am all for it...I love my 3DS XL but it gets annoying if I don't hit the sweet spot all the time...it kind of really defeats the purpose of the whole 3DS experience.. I might wait till others buy it and see how they like it.
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If the CPU upgrade is primarily used to help smooth out the frame rate in games we already have, I'm fine with it. What I don't want is to start getting 3DS games that will only run on the newer hardware. I generally won't "upgrade" my devices during the current generation, so I never had a DSi or DSi XL because any of the AAA top quality games that came out were still fully playable on the older model even if the newer models have some additional features.
As long as this is just the opposite of the 2DS (beefed up instead of stripped down) I'm happy. If this is a very awkward middle transition stage before we see the "3DS HD" somewhere down the line (AND if it starts getting exclusive titles! I swear Nintendo if you make a metroid game and I have to buy a new 3DS to play it I'm buying a vita!) I will be a very sad panda.
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Im not excited at all for it. I mean, they fixed the 3D that they barely even care about in game... They added buttons, alienating everybody that may want the games that take advantage... I, for one, am not going to upgrade to it, but if they would have doubled or quadrupled the resolution, I probably would have. That tiny "c-stick" looks (keyword here) like it wouldn't be very useful as an analog stick... so on and so forth.
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I've read a news item about the New 3DS being the successor of the 3DS. Meaning it's ment to be seen as a new system. They also mentioned N3DS exclusive titles because of the beefed up hardware.
However, with the 3DS being only 3 years old I highly doubt that. But, if it is a new system and not an upgrade then I will get it. I'm very curious how this works out.
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FINALLY. 3rd time is a charm. 3ds original screen too small, 3ds xl is too big. both are cheap. I hope this one is perfect.
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There's some design choices that I really don't like (namely the stylus/cartridge slot placements), but none of them are a dealbreaker for me. I think the faster downloads, exclusive games, and built in NFC all make up for it. I'll be getting this whenever there's a personal must-have for it (Xenoblade's great, but I'd rather get the Wii version) or whenever 3DS games start using Amiibo (no point in getting the Amiibo adapter for my regular XL when I'll buy a New XL at some point).
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Can't wait. My XL is two years old and needs replacing.
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Various sites are now reporting that Nintendo Europe has stated that they will be bringing the New 3DS to Europe sometime in 2015.
It seems that as a new parental control feature the New 3DS will now have a filter on the the web browser that restricts what websites can be accessed on it. If you want to unlock the filter so you can visit any site you will have to pay about 30 cents with a credit card. Also in the Nintendo direct they showed what could be the ability to transfer photos plus music to & from the New 3DS via wifi. Don't know Japanese so could be totally wrong on this. So does anyone know anything about this yet?
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Well i already have 2 3DS XLs, the launch one which has a terrible battery life for some reason but is being used by my boyfriend.
The other the Zelda edition. I should have waited but I love my zelda one. This "New" 3DS and "New" 3DS XL have a really good potential. I don't agree with the names since people are going to get confused. Every thing is pros really. The extra buttons, the c stick/nub and of course the switchable faceplaces are probably my favorite. I just want to get plain ones and make a custom one which would be the coolest thing in the world. Will i upgrade? Probably? Why? Its a nice upgrade, i don't mind retiring my Zelda one to keep it mint. Con? Having to put screen protectors on it and the lack of colors so far. Speculation: I wonder if the new CPU is fast enough for proper GBA/SNES emulation. That'd be a huge reason for me to upgrade.
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If this was releasing in the U.S the same time as Japan i would jump on it! But, based on typical Nintendo, i am guessing this won't release until Q1 or Q2 next year in the U.S, and I just don't want to wait for it. So i think i'm going to get my Special edition XL, for Smash bros, and maybe pick the new one up when it comes out next year.
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Man, i hope it's more than fusion it with the CPP.
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Pretty much what I was waiting for :
- bigger screens for the regular 3DS - better battery life - better 3D Don't care to much bout the second circle pad but why not I'll have to try it before but I think I will buy it. Like I said in early 2013 : Quote:
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I'm not buying a new 3DS ever, unless mine brakes like I've said before. The question is, will all new 3DS games now be exclusive to the new one or not? Personally, I see that added circle pad as a joke. What is that? A circle pad for ants?
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I love and often play my regular 3DS and suffer from the 3D view angles (I always play with full 3D) and battery life. Screen size will be a big plus.
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I'm hyped for this, and even though the swappable shells are exciting, I just can't go back to those tiny screens anymore. So New XL for me. Hopefully EU gets the Smash Bros Limited Edition New 3DS XL :3
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I want Xenoblade so bad on the 3DS, the sheer map size of that game is outstanding, that alone is why i might cave, and hold out my 3ds upgrade for the NEW 3DS.
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I just recently picked up the circle pad pro for my 3DS XL. So i'm hoping that since the New 3DS has the C-stick, ZL & ZR buttons built in, that developers will finally start making more games compatible with the circle pad pro.
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The new buttons/controls layout looks suspiciously compatible to the Wii U controller, any chance of cross system compatibility? Maybe use it as another controller for the Wii U??
Maybe new games will be developed to take advantage of the controls, FPS and the like. The major downside would/will be if all new games going forward would ONLY be compatible with the new model. That would suck. I have the original 3DS I got in December 2011, so going on 3 years old, it still looks and plays great, as I've not put near the hours on it I have my DS Lite. But I've had it long enough to consider replacing with the new version XL. For some reason my eyesight has gotten worse since December 2011...... Lol JK. But if I get a new one most likely will be the XL as I never play it really "on the go". Still have the DS lite if I wanna do that or my old GBA SP, still pound some Mario Kart Super Circuit on it from time to time. I'm intrigued now to say the least! |
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Contrary to what i said in a previous post, i think that the New 3DS will be out in EU and NA sometime in February/March, based on what we saw in previous revamp of the Ds to the Dsi, the Dsi came out in November 2008 in Japan, and then in early April Worldwide. So i am Expecting a worldwide release for the New 3DS about 4-5 months after it comes out in Japan.
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These look actually really cool!
Now the question is, which one do I buy...?
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IMO, the only way this "New 3DS" is going to work, is if they discontinue Vanilla 3DS and XL. If you give the "regular consumer" that choice, and we know how much research a regular mom does for her child's plaything, that they are going to pick the wrong one, and a kid is going to ask for one of the games that is "New 3DS only" and all hell is going to break loose...
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^ I think it's pretty obvious that the old 3DS will be discontinued. Why would anyone buy the old one when the newer model is the same price with more features?
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..Just found out about this, super excited !
definitely a day one purchase.. especially since ill be on that amiibo collectors tip also, just found out that Smash Bros (3DS) is being released in 12 days! what a day..
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I'm definitely considering getting one eventually. I never like getting brand new system releases day one since I like to hear firsthand reviews and other sorts of feedback before committing to an expensive device. Plus, I know myself and I have the tendency to want different colorways/limited editions after the first models are released. I don't want to have to worry about shelling out more money for new systems in the long run, ha.
Regarding the name, I'm not too keen on the whole New 3DS name either. I really loved what someone suggested in comments elsewhere: Super 3DS. The name works smoothly with previous Nintendo system merch and I think it separates the old and new systems a tad bit better.
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Im glad that I did not just shell out $200 bucks for an XL like i planned to, now I just play the waiting game.
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I believe they'll probably only keep the 2DS around as the cheap alternative they want it to be and get rid of the others as the new models are improved and launch for about the price of the previous. Much like the DS Lite replaced the DS.
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I like the new improvements but not crazy about the 2nd circle pad/nipple, they could easily have put a slightly bigger face on it. It doesn't have to be as big as the one on the left but it could have been done better.
All in all some nice improvements.Wish the bumped up the screen res up a bit.
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Ugh. I have mixed feelings. I get some of the improvements, but when you upgrade it so much it's basically the next gen system, without being the next gen system, that's bull. Either make it next gen or don't. Don't make another system just so you can play a few other games that you can't even play on the 3DS.
I was kinda frustrated that I bought a 3DS right before the XLS came out, but I got over it cause they were just some new features that were based on preference. This isn't though and it ticks me off.
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Added after 17 Hours 34 minutes: The analoge nub seems decent, though I don't care for it because I have a thumb strap which I'll probably stick to. The extra sholder buttons are a huge plus, the 3DS now has more buttons than its competition. Plus, it also allows for it to be used as a Wii u controller. The extra cpu power might make N64 vc more likely if the spec rumors are true(2x the RAM, 3x the processing). I might be the only one interested in the integration of html5 into the main browser, I wonder how they're going to do multi-tasking? Even with double the RAM that might be difficult, the original was decent power-wise but this is also a plus. The eye tracking 3D is brilliant and I hope it helps spark more interest in 3D features. The wireless file-PC transfer and everything else is pretty cool too but I wish they integrated the stylus motion sensor in that they patented a year ago aswell... Last edited by AJ7_3D; 09-04-2014 at 03:03 PM. |
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Getting XL version on launch day, and I cannot WAIT! So excited!
I think it'd be very silly for Nintendo to colour the buttons like a SNES and NOT have SNES on the Virtual Console. That, coupled with the higher specs, really leaves them with no excuse not to have Super Nintendo, and hopefully GBA VC games. Other than that, it'll just be faster all round, which is very welcome. The second 'stick' looks, well... a bit underwhelming. I mean, I'll take it, sure, but there's enough room on there for a second circle pad, surely? I'm glad it's there though. I think they're just holding back for the true successor to the 3DS, what do you think? |
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This will be the first console ill ever buy launch day, my 3ds, although well taken care of, is really worn out.
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As many have said/speculated they have discontinued the original 3DS. I haven't seen stores in my area stock them for a long time and have asked my Nintendo rep if they had planned on stocking them anymore earlier this summer. To the answer was no.
So i will predict they will slowly phase out the XL eventually for favor for the Super 3DS ("New 3DS). Leaving the 2DS for kids to play Mario and the like.
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I really hope the white one with SFC colored buttons comes to the US. If so, it'll be a day-one purchase (the first day-one hardware purchase I've made since my Aqua Blue 3DS
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I got a great idea for the c-stick. Make it a miniature circlepad.
I noticed journalists were noting that the nub was stiff which could cause issues for games that are not Monster Hunter. So... Basically take the existing nub, and put it on a very shallow slide pad area that fits where the nub currently is now. It would be a good compromise. |
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Kay now I'm really getting worried. I've read about 3-4 TGS hands-on impressions so far complaining about the c-stick not being precise or doubting it can be used with FPS's or SB c-stick attacks. I hope Nintendo tested that stick on as many genres of games as they could available of the 3DS, otherwise they may end up ruining an otherwise satisfying revision.
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New 3ds xl is amazing system with added features the cpu and gpu which has been upgraded would help in terms extra memory given that will bring better games than previous models and this system will be giving us new games and play old 3ds games but would be the same.
I use 3d a lot, now it will never go messy will always stay there, which is excellent and c-stick is small it will used in games, having fast cpu does help to give good performance and gpu with added memory will give give improved graphics, it really depends how advanced it is, memory will play basic part in it and will help a little compare to old system. Having a upgrade cpu and gpu is superb, at least if developers need more memory now they got it, some titles do need this and that's why xenoblade chronicles is getting produced on this system more better games will come in the future. Last edited by sukhi2014; 10-01-2014 at 02:15 PM. |
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I played smash bros on the New-3DS and, I must say, the C-Stick confused the hell out of me. My brain was like "does Not compute.."
Even though it was there I was still using directional commands for smashes.. One thing different from an actual GameCube controller, iirc, is on the new-3DS You can [Hold] and [Charge] your smash move.. Before, it was just the basic smash right? I filmed me playing with Google glass and overall, as excited as I was for the new 3DS, after using it for a bit of time, err - I'm not as excited anymore and will probably not upgrade from my current LL, Well, I'll wait a while at least.. A bit pointless right now just to play smash and get new faceplates.. There seems to be a lot of potential though! Seems like the loading times are considerably faster and (with only playing smash) performance overall is noticeable. Also, 3DS effect was noticeably better but.. Meh
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