This makes up for everything.

(not really)

But this is really great news, for us anyways. I feel bad for you other guys, though it does feel nice to get special attention!

Why do you think they're doing this? Testing the waters?

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WHAT!

If the rest of the world really won't be getting them til next year this will be the first time I'll be importing something from Australia.

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I don't feel bad for everyone else. XD This might actually be the first time I am glad to be in Australia when it comes to gaming. Still makes me wonder why we're getting the New 3DS/XL first (outside of Japan).

I'll be going for the metallic blue XL. It's a bit lame to have to buy the AC adapter and charging cradle separately.

I guess anyone outside Australia who uses PAL systems can still import one if they don't wanna wait until next year.

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CAN SOMEONE FROM AUSTRALIA PLS TELL WHERE TO IMPORT?!

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I don't really know since nobody really imports from us. XD Sadly I'm pretty sure our gaming retailers like EB Games don't do international. All I know is eBay, but that will suck since scumbag sellers will jack up the prices to take advantage of those who are desperate.

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The lack of black model is pretty annoying though, what's up with that?

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I'd be tempted to get one then but without any New 3DS exclusive software I can wait.

good for you mate!

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Gutted to hear that, but to be fair to Australia they don't get many good things in the way of video games so I'm at least happy for them that they're getting something nice. Doesn't help that I want the new 3DS now lol.

yep i'm importing.
Good day...

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EDIT. Nevermind they cancelled my preorder T-T

They ship to Europe!!!! He and I already have it preordered.

Import go go go

Btw it's actually a lot cheaper than if you would buy it in Europe, even with shipping.

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So in other words, since Australia uses PAL, pretty much every region except North America is getting the new 3DS this year. Sometimes I just wish Canada was its own region, maybe then we would get things sooner and be freed from the "hate America" treatment.

Very disappointed in Mighty Ape. Back to the drawing board.

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Damn great to be living in New Zealand as we will be getting the New 3DS as well in november. So today i have pre ordered the New 3DS XL model. Woot Woot Woot!!! Can't wait.

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Tekka and Joba, you guys could try our JB Hi-Fi. I just checked and apparently they do ship international. I didn't realize they did that! :O

https://www.jbhifi.com.au/games-cons.../nintendo-3ds/

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Unfortunately they won't ship consoles internationally, so that's a no-go.

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Really? That's lame!

EDIT: Sorry to say, but I think you guys might just have to order one on eBay if you want it bad enough. I've checked everywhere I know of and they either don't have New 3DS listed in their stock, or they don't do international/don't ship consoles international.

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eBay is a last resort really, and then only if I can get one for a decent price. Otherwise I'm content to wait. We'll see what happens.

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Play Asia saves the day, with surprisingly decent prices.

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The Australia/New Zealand box art for the New 3DS & New 3DS XL have been revealed.

Box art for the New 3DS XL


Box art for the New 3DS

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It tickles me that the systems get a PG rating.

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I keep getting the feeling that they will all of a sudden announce that these are coming to North America just before Thanksgiving. Or maybe that's wishful thinking?

Have they made any announcements about any games that will be new-3DS only compatible?

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They said it won't be coming until 2015. I doubt they would change their mind and plans in a month or two.

Also only Xenoblade Chronicles is confirmed for now.

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3 more weeks to go.. Can't wait x.x

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WE GET IT FIRST. (second)

Don't blame me for wishful thinking!

I guess in a way it makes sense for them to hold off until after the new year in the US. Now that Wii U is finally picking up some steam, a new 3DS might pull sales away from it before Christmas.

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There would be no point in upgrading till next year in North America anyway unless you're going for the better 3D viewing angles, then I could see a need. But it is a far better move for Nintendo to wait until 2015 to launch in North America so they can try and move more WiiUs and games this holiday season. That's just my opinion anyway.

It's the final countdown.

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This is the kind of bundle I was hoping for, and it comes with a game I don't have! Score!

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Really, Sticker Star is the best game they could offer? Good grief.

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They tend to offer games they want to get rid of stock in. My OG 3DS XL came with Ghost Recon: Shadows Wars and Rayman Origins. Imo this is a great deal because I have many of the other games they could potentially offer.

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Sticker Star is a good game if you don't care about story.

1 week to goooo :3 I hope UPS pulls through and gets it to me by Friday, but I doubt it.

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Sticker Star is a good game if you don't care about story, lack of interactive characters, the horrible sticker system, lack of rpg elements in general, lack of sense of direction, and want to pretend that you are playing either of the first two Paper Mario games.

Any info regarding the release for North America?

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SO SOON! I can't wait to walk into the store tomorrow and buy that metallic blue New Nintendo 3DS XL. :3

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My plan for tomorrow:

- Graduate from Highschool
- Get New 3DS (begin life)

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So excited!!! Launch day is here & iv'e got the day off work, so in a few hours when shops open i can go pick up my lovely new 3DS & a couple of faceplaces.

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I'm glad all you Australians get to enjoy the New 3DS along with Japan.

You get screwed over on everything else.

Not sure if this will mean anything at all. But ive just noticed.

On my original model 3DS & my regular Yoshi themed 3DS XL, both brought new in New Zealand, after the model number written on the back of the devices it has EUR in brackets to show that they are European 3DS models.

Now on my new New 3DS also brought new in New Zealand, there is no country code listed after the model number written on the device.

So with no country codes listed with the model numbers on the new 3DS models sold in Australia/New Zealand could this mean anything at all?

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Doesn't mean anything, it's confirmed to work with old EU systems and games.

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I know that. But if you look at other Nintendo consoles such as the gameboys, any that didn't have a country code after its model number were usually region free models.


Now we already know that the New 3DS models are not region free, but with Nintendo recently talking about maybe making there consoles region free in the future & the New 3DS models in Australia/New Zealand dropping the country code from there model number.


Is this maybe the first step in Nintendo making a region free device again & are they maybe setting up the New 3DS models so that a future software update can make them region free?

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In all likelihood you are massively over thinking this.

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Hey, how many of you got the New 3DS?

I'd like to get some impressions and post them to the blog. :3

I've had the XL since launch day, it's the same thing, just with MUCH faster menu/saving speeds... (oh god, it's so much nicer) and the little extra nub was a bit weird at first, but it's actually quite useful now, I wish Fantasy Life would use it.

The overall improved speed of the device is definitely its best feature, at least until we start seeing the exclusive games only that system can run. A close second for me is the wireless file management feature, removing the need to swap an SD card back and forth between the device and your computer. It makes accessing screenshots, adding music and backing up your data extremely convenient.

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I bought the New 3DS XL at launch and the faster CPU and Wi-Fi are definitely the most welcome upgrades, along with the new 3D feature, which, when compared to the old 3D is vastly superior, and I can now use the 3D comfortably from a greater range of distances and angles from my face.

It's also nice to finally have a fully functional browser and the fact it can play Youtube videos makes it my favourite portable video player since I can just sit it on my bed at night and prop the screen up to watch videos without having to hold a tablet the whole time.

The C-Stick also works well enough with Resident Evil: Revelations, and has, for me, breathed new life into the game since the controls are fresh and new (I never owned a Circle Pad Pro).

Overall this is a vastly superior model to the original 3DS and 3DS XL, and I wouldn't want to go back to them after experiencing what the New 3DS has to offer.

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I got the New 3DS XL on launch day as well.

Nothing much to say that hasn't already been said. Everything about the New 3DS is superior. Now if only we could get our hands on an exclusive title to make use of having this system.

Only complaints are the stylus placement and game cartridge placement - it feels awkward having them both at the front.

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I don't really have a problem with the game card placement, but I agree the stylus was so much more natural on the right. I also think the power button should still be on the face instead of the bottom. It's made worse by the fact that it does not protrude, so it's awkward trying to press it.

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After a few weeks with it, I really have no issues with either. The game slot on the front is fine, I have grown used to the stylus placement to the point I have no trouble removing it (like the original 3DS), and the power button is pretty much like you would find on a phone or tablet. Personally, these new positionings (is that a word?) don't lessen the experience in any way, and in terms of aesthetics, it actually looks good to have everything at the front.

But that's just me.

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Oh yeah, I forgot to mention the power button placement is awkward to press.

I dunno, it doesn't lessen the experience, but for me it just feels unnatural having the game card placement at the front. Still not used to the stylus at the front, by instinct I keep reaching for it from the right side.

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