NEW Nintendo 3DS (& XL)

[brownboy102]

 

[spamurai]

Hahaha.
That's what it feels like... They never revamped another console this many times...

 

[brownboy102]

X3

I LOVE IT

I just had too.

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[Reindeer]

Hahaha.
That's what it feels like... They never revamped another console this many times...

Not counting XL models, since those aren't really revamped but instead resized versions, all previous handhelds have had as many revamps as the 3DS has now.

Game Boy: regular, Pocket, Color
Game Boy Advance: regular, SP, micro
DS: regular, DS Lite, DSi
3DS: regular, 2DS, New

So the 3DS is just following Nintendo's trend of renewing a handheld system to stay fresh. I don't see why all the negativity is needed, especially when all they're doing is releasing an upgraded system at the same price as you'd get that system now. Sure, some people just got their systems, but unless they REALLY want to play the exclusives, then who's forcing them to buy it? Nobody, that's who.

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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 :/

Maybe you have, but other people have bought their Circle Pad Pros for games like Monster Hunter and will be using it for SSB4 as well. The new system makes those things obsolete by incorporating all the Circle Pad Pro's features into the system, so while it may be useless to you specifically, it's useful for players that are waiting for games like Monster Hunter 4 to come out.

 

[brownboy102]

Well, nothing printed more money then the wii.

 

[spamurai]

Not counting XL models, since those aren't really revamped but instead resized versions, all previous handhelds have had as many revamps as the 3DS has now.

Game Boy: regular, Pocket, Color
Game Boy Advance: regular, SP, micro
DS: regular, DS Lite, DSi
3DS: regular, 2DS, New

So the 3DS is just following Nintendo's trend of renewing a handheld system to stay fresh. I don't see why all the negativity is needed, especially when all they're doing is releasing an upgraded system at the same price as you'd get that system now. Sure, some people just got their systems, but unless they REALLY want to play the exclusives, then who's forcing them to buy it? Nobody, that's who.

It depends what you class as an upgrade or a "revamp". I think resizing is a revamp/upgrade.

I consider the Gameboy colour to be a different console. Much like the Gameboy Light.
The Micro I guess is a variation, but the SP and 2DS are separate consoles.

I'm not being negative, I was outlining the "cons" to justify why I personally won't be buying it.

And I certainly never suggested others wouldn't benefit for these additional features.

Stop trying to argue with everything I post.

 

[Reindeer]

It depends what you class as an upgrade or a "revamp". I think resizing is a revamp/upgrade.

I consider the Gameboy colour to be a different console. Much like the Gameboy Light.
The Micro I guess is a variation, but the SP and 2DS are separate consoles.

I'm not being negative, I was outlining the "cons" to justify why I personally won't be buying it.

And I certainly never suggested others wouldn't benefit for these additional features.

But even then the amount of "revamps" isn't that high, it's on-par with the DS. I don't see how resizing would be a revamp, since the only components they'd have to add/change are those of the screen to allow it to run the normal stuff in a higher resolution. For the rest, the hardware is the same.

With this, they've gone a step further by actually incorporating new features into the handheld system, same as they did with the GBA SP and DSi (and various others but too lazy to list exactly which). The micro may have been a variation, but it still incorporated a better backlight than the SP did, surprisingly enough.

Stop trying to argue with everything I post.

lmfao

 

[brownboy102]

I CAN'T STOP

 

[Reindeer]

I CAN'T STOP

Please do stop, you're kinda spamming the thread with needless GIFs.

 

[brownboy102]

Alright.

So...I am not completely convinced yet.

Anything anyone could give me to convince me to buy it?

 

[spamurai]

But even then the amount of "revamps" isn't that high, it's on-par with the DS. I don't see how resizing would be a revamp, since the only components they'd have to add/change are those of the screen to allow it to run the normal stuff in a higher resolution. For the rest, the hardware is the same.

With this, they've gone a step further by actually incorporating new features into the handheld system, same as they did with the GBA SP and DSi (and various others but too lazy to list exactly which). The micro may have been a variation, but it still incorporated a better backlight than the SP did, surprisingly enough.

If they change a single thing, it's an upgrade/revamp... even if they released the old 3DS again but made the stylus 0.005g lighter, it would still be considered an upgrade.

They've called it a 3DS with a new sub title to differentiate it.

The 3DS has now had the most (outside of Japan):

-Original 3DS,
-3DS XL,
-3DS New.

The Gameboy* comes second:

-Original Gameboy,
-Gameboy Pocket,
-Gameboy Light.

*not including Color because it's a new console and not a variation.

Of course, only if you consider certain "upgrades" to be brand new consoles... like the 2DS and SP.

lmfao

No denial though.

 

[Reindeer]

If they change a single thing, it's an upgrade/revamp... even if they released the old 3DS again but made the stylus 0.005g lighter, it would still be considered an upgrade.

They've called it a 3DS with a new sub title to differentiate it.

The 3DS has now had the most (outside of Japan):

-Original 3DS,
-3DS XL,
-3DS New.

The Gameboy* comes second:

-Original Gameboy,
-Gameboy Pocket,
-Gameboy Light.

*not including Color because it's a new console and not a variation.

Of course, only if you consider certain "upgrades" to be brand new consoles... like the 2DS and SP.

How does the Game Boy only come second if they both have three revamps in your eyes? I'll take the Color argument, but there's still three revamps for each, so they should be tied for first place along with the DS, unless all you count is the DSi line (the regular and XL).

Also, I know you may not have meant it as such, but the 2DS was more of a downgrade than an upgrade. Removal of 3D, the hinge, the wi-fi switch (now extended to the New 3DS models)... It's really crappy when compared to the 3DS. It was supposed to be marketed towards children though, since they apparently kept breaking 3DS systems. Maybe that's also why it's shaped like a doorstop.

No denial though.

I don't see why I'd have to deny a claim that's already ludicrous.

 

[spamurai]

How does the Game Boy only come second if they both have three revamps in your eyes? I'll take the Color argument, but there's still three revamps for each, so they should be tied for first place along with the DS, unless all you count is the DSi line (the regular and XL).

Outside of Japan, or on par in Japan because the Gameboy Light wasn't released outside of Japan.

Also, I know you may not have meant it as such, but the 2DS was more of a downgrade than an upgrade. Removal of 3D, the hinge, the wi-fi switch (now extended to the New 3DS models)... It's really crappy when compared to the 3DS. It was supposed to be marketed towards children though, since they apparently kept breaking 3DS systems. Maybe that's also why it's shaped like a doorstop.

True. Agreed.

I don't see why I'd have to deny a claim that's already ludicrous.

Fair enough. I guess we're yet to have the same opinion then lol.

 

[Reindeer]

Alright.

So...I am not completely convinced yet.

Anything anyone could give me to convince me to buy it?

It has a faster CPU which a small library of exclusive games will take advantage of. Also, the browser, eShop, Miiverse and all other things on the system run much faster than they do now.
It has more controls for games like Monster Hunter and Super Smash Bros. 4, without the need of a Circle Pad Pro.
You can turn on the 3D and it'll still be in 3D if you look at it from the side (at least if you're alone).
The regular version has swappable covers, and with the system update that comes out at the same time as the New 3DS, you can customize your system's home screen as well as the outside.
It has full Amiibo support without the need of a peripheral.
It costs the same as 3DS systems cost now. ~$160 for the normal model, ~$190 for the XL model.

 

[Cou]

HAHAHAHAHA I'm broke/n

 

[brownboy102]

I am not, but I am saving up for a mac ):

I need the 3DS more though..

S should it start around 190 or 200$?

 

[CR33P]

I am not, but I am saving up for a mac ):

I need the 3DS more though..

S should it start around 190 or 200$?

it's around the cost of a 3ds..

 

[LambdaDelta]

New 3DS XL special editions.
I know it doesn't exactly fit this topic, but it's starnge that Nintendo is still making specail editions of these and not focusing on the New ones.

Still forever disappointed that a Famicom model won't ever happen here, and region locking means importing for it isn't entirely worthwhile (I mean I could do it, but I'd rather just import other things) until a homebrew hack or something comes out.

Because let's face it, Famicom>NES for colors. Though I do kinda really like my NES SP, due to it being stylized after the (first model) console while closed, and (brick) controller while open.

#BringBackGBASlots

Why would they put back an outdated feature for something that hasn't been even remotely supported in years?

 

[spamurai]

Why would they put back an outdated feature for something that hasn't been even remotely supported in years?

I was being sarcastic -_- but it was cool though.
The only reason they removed it was to make way for the Virtual Console Games in the eShop anyway.

 

[mattyboo1]

does the new 3ds not have a wifi switch? Thats horrible because the wifi switch is a great feature, i dont know what i would do without it, its good if you need to send someone home without saving.