NEW Nintendo 3DS (& XL)

PoizonMushro0m said:
As far as sending it out of Japan, I am doubting it at this point as Nintendo of America and Europe have had yet to make a statement about it.
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NOE has made a statement saying it wouldn't come out in Europe until 2015, and various sources have confirmed it's the same for NA territories. Why make statements when the news is already out there?

LoveMcQueen said:
http://www.gamnesia.com/news/new-3ds-model-will-come-with-exciting-new-features-but-no-charger

If they going to supply them separately, they better be selling them for 99 cents

Stupidest thing I've ever seen Nintendo do

You ain't that broke Nintendo!

(If this isn't legit, and I hope it's not, I apologize. I just saw it and wanted to share it)
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It's not money issues that makes them do this. Nintendo is seeing a lot of purchases are by the same people, so rather than fill up their house with chargers they're starting to sell systems without any chargers supplied. It also allows them to produce less, meaning it's better for the environment. If anything, it's Nintendo making a fairly smart move in regards to customer satisfaction, environmental awareness and cost effectiveness.
 
Why such a big deal about no charger? Japan is the only place that doesn't sell consoles with a power cable, so you guys nothing to worry about! ;)
 
PoizonMushro0m said:
Personally, I feel that I will not upgrade. Though it has many of the features I wanted to see in the 3DS since the inclusion of the Circle Pad Pro, I feel that they are doing it too late now. As far as exclusive games for the "New" 3DS, I think a hardware upgrade won't be required because they will have to make it work for the old 3DS or they will start to lose customers, so just Circle Pad Pro compatibility at the least for the older 3DS consoles to support a few games that are meant for the "New" 3DS. As far as sending it out of Japan, I am doubting it at this point as Nintendo of America and Europe have had yet to make a statement about it.

My overall thoughts so far are crappy towards the New 3DS consoles. (I'm already feeling horrible for choosing a regular 3DS over the 3DS XL about 2 years ago...) I'm hoping they won't be sent out of Japan as I think there will be a lot of confusion over the name alone. I can already tell you that some retailers here in Arizona are causing confusion for some consumers. Here's a conversation I happened to find through my StreetPass Arizona group:
Quite sad in my opinion that stores are causing parents a stir like that.
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It's a bit too late yeah, but knowing Nintendo they'll try pushing the system by developing exclusively for it. Xenoblade Chronicles is the first title, all it takes is a few more Marios or Zeldas, we'll see people make the jump. So inevitably the hardware upgrade might be required if you want to play some of your favorite games.

Jealous that StreetPass Arizona is still kicking, StreetPass DC kicked the bucket. I imagine that if NOA doesn't change the name or make it obvious that there's a difference between the 3DS and the New 3DS there will be mass confusion on similar proportions like the Wii U.

Izzy Reincarnated said:
And even lower than 5 bucks. lel
it was japan only. leeeeeeeeel
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Be quiet.
 
I think I'm going to wait for the bone fide successor to the 3DS to shell out more money...
 
LoveMcQueen said:
http://www.gamnesia.com/news/new-3ds-model-will-come-with-exciting-new-features-but-no-charger

If they going to supply them separately, they better be selling them for 99 cents

Stupidest thing I've ever seen Nintendo do

You ain't that broke Nintendo!

(If this isn't legit, and I hope it's not, I apologize. I just saw it and wanted to share it)
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fun fact: the LL doesn't come with a charger either

this isn't anything newsworthy and is rather poor journalism of the the site to publish it in the way that they did
 
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Just like its predecessors, the New 3DS will be region-locked. Nintendo confirmed to GameSpot that games released across Japan, Europe, and North America will only be playable in those territories. If you purchase a Japanese New 3DS in October, keep in mind that it will only play Japanese games.

Source here.

Shoot, so much for hoping to be able to buy USA games. :( (Can't say I'm surprised, though. Oh well... :))
 
Libra said:
Just like its predecessors, the New 3DS will be region-locked. Nintendo confirmed to GameSpot that games released across Japan, Europe, and North America will only be playable in those territories. If you purchase a Japanese New 3DS in October, keep in mind that it will only play Japanese games.

Source here.

Shoot, so much for hoping to be able to buy USA games. :( (Can't say I'm surprised, though. Oh well... :))
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Well yeah, it was to be expected. I kinda wanted to ask Izzy why he'd be buying a Japanese 3DS unless he was totally prepared for importing all of his games.

Then again I don't really care for people's stupid decisions, it'll just be like this chick complaining she can't play her Japanese copy of Project X Zone on her 3DS.
 
I know it's region locked. I'm not dumb. I'm going to be in Japan when it comes out so I don't need to import anything.
 
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