Is a 3DS XL good?
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spCrossing
80s anime is cool
It's really thick.
I just went back to my regular old 3DS...and there's a big difference (Pun not intended).
spCrossing
80s anime is cool
No, it was really comfortable.
Especially for those long hours of gaming.
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Oh yay! That's perfect news then. ❤︎ I have been eyeing a 3DS XL set, so I may pop out and get it tomorrow with my gift cards. c:
Locket
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Here is what I want:
https://www.google.com/search?q=jap...Dw&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAg&biw=747&bih=344#facrc=_&im
https://www.google.com/search?q=jap...Dw&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAg&biw=747&bih=344#facrc=_&im
Just get the NA version.
spCrossing
80s anime is cool
Well to be honest, other than the exclusive events in ACNL.
I want to try out Flipnote Studio 3D....because that app is STILL not out in America yet, and it's now been over a year since they delayed it....What is this, the Half-Life 3 of Nintendo?
I want to try out Flipnote Studio 3D....because that app is STILL not out in America yet, and it's now been over a year since they delayed it....What is this, the Half-Life 3 of Nintendo?
But HL3 wasn't released in Japan so no, it's not.
Locket
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They don't send games or anything out to America if it wasn't popular in Japan.
spCrossing
80s anime is cool
Tru
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It was the most popular app on the DSi, and it's doing alright in Japan as far as I can tell.
It's definitely worth it if you're prone to eyestrain or have less than awesome vision. Plus everything just looks better and more dynamic on the larger screen.
So yes, definitely recommended.
So yes, definitely recommended.
spCrossing
80s anime is cool
Yeah, I've heard a lot on how much the hinges suck on the XL.
But they haven't crapped out on me yet thankfully.
Swiftstream
ethreal
Yes 3DSXL is much better.
Bigger screen = better.
Bigger screen = better.
Yes XL Is God.
I really want this one:
https://www.google.com/search?q=jap...:official&channel=fflb&tbm=isch&q=3ds+xl+mint
I love baby blue
I really want this one:
https://www.google.com/search?q=jap...:official&channel=fflb&tbm=isch&q=3ds+xl+mint
I love baby blue
That's mint though.
Oops sorry about that,and yes it is @__@ I'm blind..
JCnator
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Considering the reasons that the topic creator gave us, I don't think it's really worth getting a Japanese 3DS LL over the North American one. That is, unless you'd really want to access a few more interesting 3DS games, such as E.X. Troopers, Daigasso! Band Brothers P, Puyo Puyo Tetris, any Youkai Watch game, and some Japan-only 3DS VC games. Here are a few reasons why you shouldn't bother importing as an average customer:
- Language barrier is omnipresent : a Japanese 3DS will have Japanese as the only available language in the system. For the vast majority of time, don't expect any English text aiding you on progressing in your game. Unless you properly learn the language, you're pretty much guaranteed to rely on memorization and wade through countless trials and errors just to figure out what you're supposed to understand. You might miss out on the story and puns on some games otherwise.
- Importing a system isn't cheap at all. Try calculating the exchange rates between yen and your currency, as well of adding shipping fees and perhaps custom fees. Even if you believe Santa can bring it to you, the total price might be not reasonable enough for him to make this happen.
Import quirks aside, I would recommend skipping the 3DS LL and go with the "New" 3DS in the long run. It has everything that the vanilla 3DS could do, but with screens that are at least slightly larger, much better 3D effects (while the software doesn't use the front camera), smoother edges, easier grip, enhancements for 3DS games that support it, and the ability to play games that are only playable on New 3DS systems. Interestingly, the New 3DS models are going to be priced roughly the same as the older models. In Nippon Yasan, the price of the small New 3DS will be $162.12 USD, while the larger New 3DS LL is going to be $192.26. And they both launch in October 11th 2014.
- Language barrier is omnipresent : a Japanese 3DS will have Japanese as the only available language in the system. For the vast majority of time, don't expect any English text aiding you on progressing in your game. Unless you properly learn the language, you're pretty much guaranteed to rely on memorization and wade through countless trials and errors just to figure out what you're supposed to understand. You might miss out on the story and puns on some games otherwise.
- Importing a system isn't cheap at all. Try calculating the exchange rates between yen and your currency, as well of adding shipping fees and perhaps custom fees. Even if you believe Santa can bring it to you, the total price might be not reasonable enough for him to make this happen.
Import quirks aside, I would recommend skipping the 3DS LL and go with the "New" 3DS in the long run. It has everything that the vanilla 3DS could do, but with screens that are at least slightly larger, much better 3D effects (while the software doesn't use the front camera), smoother edges, easier grip, enhancements for 3DS games that support it, and the ability to play games that are only playable on New 3DS systems. Interestingly, the New 3DS models are going to be priced roughly the same as the older models. In Nippon Yasan, the price of the small New 3DS will be $162.12 USD, while the larger New 3DS LL is going to be $192.26. And they both launch in October 11th 2014.
