NEW Nintendo 3DS (& XL)

The "new" redesign kinda upsets me. Why wasn't this the original 3DS or XL? It looks perfectly fine, and the covers remind me of the GBA Micro faceplates. But doing this type of upgrade is a big deal. Splitting the marketplace between those who have the new 3DS and those who don't is a bad idea. However, there is a reasonable chance this will do very well anyway.
 
I AM SO CONFLICTED. ;_; I thought about trying to get an xl on sale this year (Had my eyes on the magical world one) but then they come and throw this in my face! If it weren't for that stinking c-stick I wouldn't give it a second thought since I don't care about anything else, but I'm scared they'll make exclusives for this. WHY WOULD YOU DO THIS TO US NINTENDO?!?!?!!?
 
The "new" redesign kinda upsets me. Why wasn't this the original 3DS or XL? It looks perfectly fine, and the covers remind me of the GBA Micro faceplates. But doing this type of upgrade is a big deal. Splitting the marketplace between those who have the new 3DS and those who don't is a bad idea. However, there is a reasonable chance this will do very well anyway.
That's like asking "Why wasn't the Game Boy Color the original Game Boy?" It's technological advances, however small they may be, that allows gaming companies to do this. It's that, and the fact that Nintendo tries to keep their systems in an affordable price range, meaning that as components become cheaper to produce Nintendo will allow them into the build of their systems. If they had released this exact model as the first version a few years ago, it would likely have had a price tag of around $400-$500 on it. That's just a ballpark figure, but I hope you understand what I mean.

And I know exactly what kind of commentary I might get on this.
 
I think I'll get the new models if there is a game that I really want or my 3DS breaks or something like that.
 
Whyyyyyyyyyy nintendo :'(
I want to get it, but I only got my 3DS XL last year, and I don't think I can convince my parents to buy me the new 3DS unless my current one breaks beyond repair.
 
Whyyyyyyyyyy nintendo :'(
I want to get it, but I only got my 3DS XL last year, and I don't think I can convince my parents to buy me the new 3DS unless my current one breaks beyond repair.

oh my god stop it's in a year, you have plenty of time
and it isn't even that expensive, about same cost as a regular 3ds xl
 
It is just Nintendo's way to stay in business. They keep releasing the same system in different colors and now they have the new one coming to Gamestop that looks like the old style DS.
 
It is just Nintendo's way to stay in business. They keep releasing the same system in different colors and now they have the new one coming to Gamestop that looks like the old style DS.
I don't even know how to react to this.
 
It's not like they're forcing you to buy it. If you have a properly working 3DS. Then don't waste your money on this until your normal 3ds is broken or something. There are different kinds for different people.
 
I love the pics of this- I'm probs in need of an upgrade sooner or later, as I'm using the original 3ds atm
 
Suede Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Faceplates coming out in Japan. Does this mean they'll do limited edition faceplates instead of limited edition consoles?
 
Can they please stop moving the stylus around and pick a damn spot already?

^^this!

Personally I think the new models look great... but do we really need a new design?

The only things that are really new, is the 'Z' buttons and the downsizing to Mirco SD...

We've gotten on ok without 'Z' buttons this far... and how annoying having to move all your data from an SD card to a Micro SD card :/
Oh and there's the 180-Degree 3D-ness, but I don't use the 3D.

With that said, I think it's a great upgrade for people who own an older 3DS.
I highly doubt I'd be buying one though as I have an XL and visually there doesn't appear to be too much difference.

#BringBackGBASlots
 
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