I don't think the DSi/SP is a fair comparison in this case. Again, we need more data to truly know for sure, but by the looks of the Xenoblade 3DS demo, it's more than a small subtle power upgrade like the DSi had.
I don't think the DSi/SP is a fair comparison in this case. Again, we need more data to truly know for sure, but by the looks of the Xenoblade 3DS demo, it's more than a small subtle power upgrade like the DSi had.
Those are game cards. Look up the list of DSiWare and see how many games were actually unavailable on the DS/DS Lite. Apart from that, some games (like the Pokemon Black & White titles) had features made especially for the DSi. The DSi also completely dropped support for GBA titles, unlike the New Nintendo 3DS models since they don't drop DS game support.Adding to this point:
Here's a list of all the exclusive DSi games...
Yeah. Grand total of 3 released in the states. And nobody cared about any of them.
But this system is going to have Xenoblade ported right off the bat, a very big game? With very obvious graphical improvements. Presumably more to come. This is not comparable to the DSi at all.
Those are game cards. Look up the list of DSiWare and see how many games were actually unavailable on the DS/DS Lite. Apart from that, some games (like the Pokemon Black & White titles) had features made especially for the DSi. The DSi also completely dropped support for GBA titles, unlike the New Nintendo 3DS models since they don't drop DS game support.
So I still stand by that point. In fact, I think Nintendo is doing better with the New 3DS than they did with the DSi. There's fewer downsides to it.
Ahh. I think Nintendo is just following the trend of revisions of other consoles like the PS3, 360 and Vita, upping the power of the system and streamlining the older features. I don't think it's worth saying it's an entirely new system though, it's still the 3DS at the core of it all. Regarding hardware, it's a CPU upgrade, a Micro SD slot and usage of the camera to adjust the 3D. The battery power is something you'd expect to come with a new version. The other features were available for the 3DS/XL, the only difference is that now they're built directly into the system.I think you're misunderstanding my view. I'm not saying the new 3DS isn't a good system or anything, it's definitely better than the DSi by far. Not disputing that!
My concern is that it's maybe too good for being a current gen revision. It seems confused between being a totally new handheld and being a revision ala DS Lite/DSi/3DS XL. It's going to split the user base with good exclusive titles like Xenoblade 3DS, like a new generation would. But it's not one?!
And regarding DSiWare, the vast majority of those titles were exclusive for the sake of that only the DSi supported an online digital store for digital downloads. Not because of the power increase or anything.
I just hope that they won't release any main series Pokemon Games for it since I just got my XL a year ago and don't feel like getting the new one after not having my XL for a long time. My GBA SP was around 3-4 years old when I got the DS Lite and the DS Lite was around 7 when I got the XL.
I'm just surprised at the massive numbers of lovers on this one. Sure, the new features are great, but being force to pay 200+ more dollars (the normal 3DS models don't seem to exist in the US anymore) for something I already own just to play new games? Yeah, that's bothersome. I don't have money I can just throw around on these things. ;_;But there'll be lovers and haters. I got my 3DS XL on the release date so it's not a limited edition, there's nothing that I feel attached to. But I can imagine that people with one of the bazillion special editions would be mad at this, especially considering that any new 3DS/XL can be a limited edition due to the swappable covers.
So
you can buy hats for ur 3ds now
nice
On the other hand, I wonder if X/Y will run better when played on the new system.I just hope that they won't release any main series Pokemon Games for it since I just got my XL a year ago and don't feel like getting the new one after not having my XL for a long time. My GBA SP was around 3-4 years old when I got the DS Lite and the DS Lite was around 7 when I got the XL.
A lot of the lovers quickly turned around though. I guess it doesn't bother me that much. I already own both an XL and 2DS, as well as two or more of various other handhelds. But I can see how it'd be a problem for some people.I'm just surprised at the massive numbers of lovers on this one. Sure, the new features are great, but being force to pay 200+ more dollars (the normal 3DS models don't seem to exist in the US anymore) for something I already own just to play new games? Yeah, that's bothersome. I don't have money I can just throw around on these things. ;_;
RIP my hype.(and just as I feared, only the standard New 3DS has changeable covers )
I think they will run better with the new CPU. Perhaps the lag during horde battles and when 3D is on will disappear.On the other hand, I wonder if X/Y will run better when played on the new system.
If any Pokemon games are going to be exclusive to the new 3DS, I would assume it would be the 7th generation titles, and those are still some ways off.
It's been confirmed that these new systems won't be releasing until 2015 in Europe. And presumably NA as well, not confirmed.