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"new" Nintendo 3DS XL US Release is February 13th
Old 01-13-2015, 08:56 PM
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Old 01-13-2015, 10:29 PM
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Too bad NA gets the red.

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Old 01-13-2015, 10:52 PM
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gotta start savin. i'll be platinum in club nintendo with this
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Old 01-14-2015, 12:10 AM
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Totally called the NA getting a red color. Like the look of the ad too.
Old 01-14-2015, 12:32 AM
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Dark red is my favorite color. Third "day one" 3DS. I might preorder this one.
Old 01-14-2015, 12:44 AM
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That looks pretty legit, and given all the recent things that have been announced, im gonna give my stamp of "Is probably real". So excited now. February 13th is right around the corner. Hopefully I can pool the money to get it.
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Old 01-14-2015, 02:17 AM
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So by the looks of it, Monster Hunter and Majora's Mask will be out then as well? I suppose we'll see tomorrow.
Old 01-14-2015, 03:09 AM
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No smaller, face plate edition? Not getting my money if true.
Old 01-14-2015, 11:27 AM
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Everyone saw those XL colours coming to NA from a mile away. Maybe if I just wait a couple months, we will see a silver or something. Otherwise, black it is. Given up all hope of ever seeing an all-green 3DS.
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I want an EU release date. Seriously, **** you Nintendo, EU always comes last!
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Old 01-14-2015, 12:29 PM
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I want an EU release date. Seriously, **** you Nintendo, EU always comes last!
We just got the Ambassador new 3DS! Even though that is a special edition, we got it officially before NA. And normally Australia is dead last, fortunately for them, they finally got something quickly!
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Old 01-14-2015, 12:56 PM
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We just got the Ambassador new 3DS! Even though that is a special edition, we got it officially before NA. And normally Australia is dead last, fortunately for them, they finally got something quickly!
what? We got the ambassador? How? I want one!
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Old 01-14-2015, 01:55 PM
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what? We got the ambassador? How? I want one!
You, unfortunately, cannot order it anymore:
http://www.nintendolife.com/news/201...ne_at_midnight
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Old 01-14-2015, 05:56 PM
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No regular New 3DS for NA? Weren't they discontinuing the original 3DS in NA? Maybe it has something to do with that? I dunno. It's kinda weird you guys are only getting the XL, I assumed faceplates were gonna be a huge thing.
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Old 01-14-2015, 06:00 PM
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No regular New 3DS for NA? Weren't they discontinuing the original 3DS in NA? Maybe it has something to do with that? I dunno. It's kinda weird you guys are only getting the XL, I assumed faceplates were gonna be a huge thing.
Yeah, it's weird. I was leaning towards the XL model in the first place but it would have been nice to have the option.

I think there's still a lot of regular 3DS in stock here in the US. The XL must sell better by a large margin.
Old 01-14-2015, 07:00 PM
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After having an XL for a while, I don't think I could've switched back to a smaller screen. Stills seems kinda odd. But I guess Nintendo probably knows what they're doing.
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Old 01-14-2015, 09:52 PM
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I wanted the regular but I'm fine getting the XL. Still sucks NA isn't getting the regular one. I understand XL sells better, but the option still would have been nice. Pre-ordered the black XL at Gamestop.
Old 01-15-2015, 12:39 AM
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If by some miracle the Majora's Mask XL goes back up for pre-order/has any stock on release day then I'll definitely go with that one. If not, I'll settle for red. At first I was a bit disappointed that there's no blue, but there's something I really like about the red one.
Old 01-15-2015, 12:53 AM
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Will certain games only be playable on this new 3ds? I hope not since I just got my 3ds.
Old 01-15-2015, 01:30 AM
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Will certain games only be playable on this new 3ds? I hope not since I just got my 3ds.
THe only new 3DS exclusive so far is Xenoblade port.
Old 01-15-2015, 01:44 AM
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THe only new 3DS exclusive so far is Xenoblade port.
And even that you can already play on Wii and probably Wii U in the future. I see N3DS exclusive games in the same manner as games with DSi compatibility. It won't lead to anything.
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Old 01-15-2015, 02:19 AM
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I am for sure getting one, however I'm rather sad the regular version didn't make it to NA. I like the XL but damn is it big in a pocket.

Actually REALLY sad about the no small 3DS for NA. GRRRRRR
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Old 01-15-2015, 03:16 AM
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Does anyone think Nintendo will release a regular size new 3ds for NA sometime this year or will we only see the XL version?
Old 01-15-2015, 03:32 AM
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Does anyone think Nintendo will release a regular size new 3ds for NA sometime this year or will we only see the XL version?
I wouldn't put it past Nintendo to launch the regular new Nintendo 3DS for the holidays but I was always going to get the XL version so it doesn't make a difference to me.
Old 01-15-2015, 04:04 AM
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I wouldn't put it past Nintendo to launch the regular new Nintendo 3DS for the holidays but I was always going to get the XL version so it doesn't make a difference to me.
I would just like something that is pocket size @ very portable. I've never had the chance go handle an XL so idk if it would work in my back pocket
Old 01-15-2015, 05:42 AM
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I've owned 2 3DS's and 1 XL, the only problem with the regular version was the screen size, now it's addressed and we don't get it. XL can fit into your pockets but barely, and it's not fun.
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Old 01-15-2015, 11:39 AM
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Not gonna lie, it's actually a pretty big slap in the face to those that were anticipating the faceplates and the slightly larger screens on the NOG. I'm in the same boat as Kin, though. Figure the XL will be ideal for Smash, plus I already have an OG purp, so no reason to go for the NOG, really. Although I'm not going to lie, I'll miss being able to easily carry my 3DS with me everywhere without any extra bulk whatsoever.
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Old 01-15-2015, 02:35 PM
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And even that you can already play on Wii and probably Wii U in the future. I see N3DS exclusive games in the same manner as games with DSi compatibility. It won't lead to anything.
I'm gonna guess about 5 or 6 exclusives including xenoblade by the end of the 3DS line's run.
Old 01-16-2015, 04:28 AM
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No AC adapter? Are you kidding me Nintendo?
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So pumped for this... hopefully the majoras mask edition dosent sell out
Old 01-16-2015, 04:46 AM
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So pumped for this... hopefully the majoras mask edition dosent sell out
It's already sold out.

Sorry.
Old 01-16-2015, 05:32 AM
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I managed to preorder one just a few moments before they sold out.

DON'T go giving your money to any scumbag scalpers trying to sell them for $500+
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Old 01-16-2015, 06:00 AM
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Literally so excited I could scream.

But, I have to say it, if we ever get the face plate version here in North America, I will probably let go of Majora. Just cause I could easily make a Majora face plate if I really felt like it

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Old 01-16-2015, 06:01 AM
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DON'T go giving your money to any scumbag scalpers trying to sell them for $500+
I have no regrets making a few grand off launch consoles . Made $600 and got a free PS3 launch day for example .
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Old 01-16-2015, 11:37 AM
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can't wait to pick mines up. will probably pick up majora's mask while i'm at it. maybe even monster hunter 4
Old 01-16-2015, 09:39 PM
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^ I'll be getting both of those along with the N3DS when it's released! Thankfully it's on a friday lol
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Just picked up my black N3DS XL couple days ago (I live in New Zealand). Two words - so. awesome.
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Just picked up my black N3DS XL couple days ago (I live in New Zealand). Two words - so. awesome.
i got one exactly like you but from Australia. i agree with you - wonderful upgrade.
Just one question...is New Zealand 3ds is pal (european) region?
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i got one exactly like you but from Australia. i agree with you - wonderful upgrade.
Just one question...is New Zealand 3ds is pal (european) region?
Not sure, the back of the manual reads Nintendo Australia though. I'm guessing its identical to the model you guys have? I can't confirm this
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i got one exactly like you but from Australia. i agree with you - wonderful upgrade.
Just one question...is New Zealand 3ds is pal (european) region?
Yes it is, mine came from NZ and works perfectly fine with my EU games and Dutch eShop. Already transferred all my EU 3DS XL stuff over to my NZ n3DS.
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Not sure, the back of the manual reads Nintendo Australia though. I'm guessing its identical to the model you guys have? I can't confirm this
Australia and New Zealand are a part of the same region as Europe.
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Just out of curiosity, does anyone know if the European/Australian/Japan models of that standard new 3D will be able to play North America games?

Also, (newb question alert!) how does the charging work with imported consoles? I don't have a cable currently as I'm hoping to be a new 3DS owner (pun not intended!). Would I have any problems with importing one for EuropeLand or KangarooLand and using a US bought charger with it?

Thanks much in advance!
Old 01-31-2015, 03:40 AM
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Quiet excited for the "New" 3ds XL. Hopefully it brings hope the the games in the future
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Just out of curiosity, does anyone know if the European/Australian/Japan models of that standard new 3D will be able to play North America games?

Also, (newb question alert!) how does the charging work with imported consoles? I don't have a cable currently as I'm hoping to be a new 3DS owner (pun not intended!). Would I have any problems with importing one for EuropeLand or KangarooLand and using a US bought charger with it?

Thanks much in advance!
Imported consoles only work with games from the region they are from. You buy it from Japan you can only play games from Japan and the same goes with any other region.. it's the unfortunate region lock. Despite this I'm fairly sure the Chargers are universal but you should do some research on that.
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gotta start savin. i'll be platinum in club nintendo with this
Actually, the New 3DS XL gives no Club Nintendo points... I was disappointed too.
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Club Nintendo will close anyway, that is the reason why they stopped including CN points with hardware.
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already pre-ordered mine!! i got a 175.92 discount and only have to pay around 20 bucks for my red one on the 13th
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already pre-ordered mine!! i got a 175.92 discount and only have to pay around 20 bucks for my red one on the 13th
Well that's certainly nice! GG.
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