[A Twisty Fluken]

My flame red unit had the smudging fixed, where it happened all the time on my aqua blue launch, so I am assuming there is a fix in there somewhere.

[Baconsammy]

YMMV, but depending on use and treatment, the chances of scratches appearing have been reduced. Still, using screen protectors is a must.

Never an option. I can't stand screen protectors.

[Sagitario]

Never an option. I can't stand screen protectors.

Hori ones are pretty good.

[WickedCobra03]

Give me Kidney buttons and I would even get it! - And I am holding out for a 3DS xl

This. But i am just trying to hold out for a downsized/better battery/revised controls(dual joystick if that's happening). Although this purple one, and your comment now has me excited for Luigi's Mansion 3DS!

[Laughing Banana]

The Zelda special edition is still the best version. Too bad it is expensive as hell in here :(

[liger05]

Lost my Aqua Blue 3DS yesterday and my Ambassador status and Downloaded games so have an excuse to get this one now.

[beje]

Lost my Aqua Blue 3DS yesterday and my Ambassador status and Downloaded games so have an excuse to get this one now.

Call Nintendo support, they might be able to transfer all your stuff to your new console if you pester them enough.

[Gravijah]

Call Nintendo support, they might be able to transfer all your stuff to your new console if you pester them enough.

that would require having linked his club nintendo account, right?

[liger05]

that would require having linked his club nintendo account, right?

I did link it to club nintendo about a month ago so maybe in luck.

[Mad Pierrot]

Now that Paper Mario, Fire Emblem, and Code of Princess are confirmed for release and the 3DSXL rumors were false, I think it's time that I finally pick up a 3DS. I've wanted the purple one since it debuted at E3 2010, and it looks like it's no longer available through Amazon first party so I worry that it's a limited run model. For anyone who owns this color, I thought I'd just ask about how it looks in person before taking the plunge while I can still get it elsewhere. Basically:

a.) matte or glossy?
b.) Barney the Dinosaur purple or deep royal purple?

I can't seem to find any high-res pictures with good lightning of the model online, so if any of you could help me out, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks!

[Baconsammy]

Now that Paper Mario, Fire Emblem, and Code of Princess are confirmed for release and the 3DSXL rumors were false, I think it's time that I finally pick up a 3DS. I've wanted the purple one since it debuted at E3 2010, and it looks like it's no longer available through Amazon first party so I worry that it's a limited run model. For anyone who owns this color, I thought I'd just ask about how it looks in person before taking the plunge while I can still get it elsewhere. Basically: a.) matte or glossy? b.) Barney the Dinosaur purple or deep royal purple? I can't seem to find any high-res pictures with good lightning of the model online, so if any of you could help me out, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks!

Amazon doesn't sell 3DSes directly (in the US). Best time to get one was a week or so ago when Target/Best Buy were giving out a 20 dollar gift card with a purchase. And 3DSXL may exist, but simply wasnt meant to be an E3 announcement.

I bought the purple during the Target deal and it's glossy like the others. And yeah, it's a nasty fingerprint magnet. As for the color its deep. It seems to be darker at the front of the 3DS and gets gradually lighter towards the back. It's definitely my favorite of the choices we have here in the US, but I would have definitely bought a white one if it were a choice.

[Ponn01]

I really want a 3DS XL but that is so beautiful.

[EvilMario]

Now that Paper Mario, Fire Emblem, and Code of Princess are confirmed for release and the 3DSXL rumors were false, I think it's time that I finally pick up a 3DS. I've wanted the purple one since it debuted at E3 2010, and it looks like it's no longer available through Amazon first party so I worry that it's a limited run model. For anyone who owns this color, I thought I'd just ask about how it looks in person before taking the plunge while I can still get it elsewhere. Basically: a.) matte or glossy? b.) Barney the Dinosaur purple or deep royal purple? I can't seem to find any high-res pictures with good lightning of the model online, so if any of you could help me out, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks!

It's glossy and pretty dark. Darker than the original model prior to launch. I'm really glad I switched over to purple from my finger print magnet Aqua Blue. My wife has Red, which is an excellent color for it as well.

This is a pretty good quality unboxing video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIxUp...eature=related

[Croc]

It's glossy and pretty dark. Darker than the original model prior to launch. I'm really glad I switched over to purple from my finger print magnet Aqua Blue. My wife has Red, which is an excellent color for it as well. This is a pretty good quality unboxing video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIxUp...eature=related

Had to pause that and skip frames a bit to convince myself that wasn't a penis tattooed on his hand.

It's a Boo I think.

[Mad Pierrot]

Amazon doesn't sell 3DSes directly (in the US). Best time to get one was a week or so ago when Target/Best Buy were giving out a 20 dollar gift card with a purchase. And 3DSXL may exist, but simply wasnt meant to be an E3 announcement. I bought the purple during the Target deal and it's glossy like the others. And yeah, it's a nasty fingerprint magnet. As for the color its deep. It seems to be darker at the front of the 3DS and gets gradually lighter towards the back. It's definitely my favorite of the choices we have here in the US, but I would have definitely bought a white one if it were a choice.

Oh, right, I forgot that they're constantly "under review" or something like that. Fortunately missing that deal is no concern to me, ordering online with no sales tax will end up being about the same difference. Funny thing about the 3DSXL is that even if it was real, I'd probably still go with this because color is as important as form factor to me. I know that's kind of crazy.

Apparently we share taste in 3DSes because I've been lusting for the Ice White model since it was announced for Europe and couldn't believe that it was never released here considering how Nintendo marketed the white DS Lite as the "standard" model years ago. The purple 3DS is more than enough consolation.

It's glossy and pretty dark. Darker than the original model prior to launch. I'm really glad I switched over to purple from my finger print magnet Aqua Blue. My wife has Red, which is an excellent color for it as well. This is a pretty good quality unboxing video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIxUp...eature=related

Glossy and dark were what I was hoping for. I hate fingerprints as much as anyone else, but matte purple just looks cheap when I imagine it. Thanks for the link to the unboxing video; strangely enough the person in the video describes the color as "Barney purple" which was my exact example of being too light a shade, but it certainly doesn't look that light in the video. I think that I'm convinced to get one now.

[Baconsammy]

I dont think matte is an option on any 3DS. I wish it was because I loved that about my old DSi. No fingerprints and it had a nice grip to it.

[abstract alien]

I really want a 3DS XL but that is so beautiful.

My spirit hurts knowing the XL model won't be purple whenever we do get it.

[Gamer @ Heart]

I made the switch to a red DS when the mario kart bundle came out in nov of 05. 6 months later the Lite came out and i switched too. Years later, i jumped onto the DSi train too and that was great. But Christ almighty, the XL was just a beauty. That is what i will wait for, even though this amazing color will taunt me so.

Bless you purple.

Edit: Of course the post right above mine says exactly what i feel in one sentence.

[J@hranimo]

I get paid friday and the 3DS news for E3 is over so I shall be picking up the purple 3DS in the next week or so! Excited! :D

[Mad Pierrot]

I finally received my purple 3DS yesterday, and it's a sexy beast. And, like other people, I've discovered that it's surprisingly hard to capture the color accurately in photos. Without flash it looks like a bright grape purple, but with flash it almost looks cobalt. I managed to get a single good picture that I think accurately approximates the color of the system for the benefit of those who, like myself, were on the fence because there are no good pictures of it out there:

It might be the most attractive color of any Nintendo handheld I've ever owned.

[Truth101]

I finally received my purple 3DS yesterday, and it's a sexy beast. And, like other people, I've discovered that it's surprisingly hard to capture the color accurately in photos. Without flash it looks like a bright grape purple, but with flash it almost looks cobalt. I managed to get a single good picture that I think accurately approximates the color of the system for the benefit of those who, like myself, were on the fence because there are no good pictures of it out there: It might be the most attractive color of any Nintendo handheld I've ever owned.

Now if only the 3DS was matte!

[Mad Pierrot]

Now if only the 3DS was matte!

It's already very fingerprinty after only a few hours of play, but I just try my best not to notice, hah.

[kittens]

Yeah, that pic conveys the color pretty well. Not 100% right, but close.

Loving the system so far. Definitely the nicest looking 3DS color.

[Etrian Oddity]

I finally received my purple 3DS yesterday, and it's a sexy beast. And, like other people, I've discovered that it's surprisingly hard to capture the color accurately in photos. Without flash it looks like a bright grape purple, but with flash it almost looks cobalt. I managed to get a single good picture that I think accurately approximates the color of the system for the benefit of those who, like myself, were on the fence because there are no good pictures of it out there: It might be the most attractive color of any Nintendo handheld I've ever owned.

I bought mine today too, and I echo your statement. Its color is truly beautiful, and it feels great handling it. Feels powerful when you hold it.

[hyogen]

that purple is awesome.. might get a 3ds again.....

does it have the same functionality as the original DS? Like single cart multiplayer, etc..

and online play the same as the DS? for example Tetris DS.

[enzo_gt]

I finally received my purple 3DS yesterday, and it's a sexy beast. And, like other people, I've discovered that it's surprisingly hard to capture the color accurately in photos. Without flash it looks like a bright grape purple, but with flash it almost looks cobalt. I managed to get a single good picture that I think accurately approximates the color of the system for the benefit of those who, like myself, were on the fence because there are no good pictures of it out there:

Damn, I came here to post nearly exactly the same thing. You sum it up pretty well.

I just bought mine today too (Official GAF buys Purple 3DSs day?) and I haven't seen a single photo or video online that captures it's colour in person, it just looks so off in media. It just shimmers in sunlight, but varies a lot because of the surface of the top of it depending on what light you put it under. I definitely understand the Midnight Purple name because of how it looks under artificial light or in a shadow where it has a very dark grape look.

Heck, I don't even think your picture captures it exactly but it's closer than most. I tried taking pictures but they all come off completely off. You really have to see it in person to get a good idea.

[Mad Pierrot]

I bought mine today too, and I echo your statement. Its color is truly beautiful, and it feels great handling it. Feels powerful when you hold it.

I've found that the corners of the 3DS dig into my palms so I'm probably going to have to buy grips, but it's pretty substantial and weighty for its size Though in a sense it still feels compact after Vita being my only handheld for a few months, hah.

My first game is OoT 3D and I was sold on the 3D surprisingly quickly. I totally don't mind it being less powerful if it's going to provide interesting visual experiences like this.

Damn, I came here to post nearly exactly the same thing. You sum it up pretty well. I just bought mine today too (Official GAF buys Purple 3DSs day?) and I haven't seen a single photo or video online that captures it's colour in person, it just looks so off in media. It just shimmers in sunlight, but varies a lot because of the surface of the top of it depending on what light you put it under. I definitely understand the Midnight Purple name because of how it looks under artificial light or in a shadow where it has a very dark grape look. Heck, I don't even think your picture captures it exactly but it's closer than most. I tried taking pictures but they all come off completely off. You really have to see it in person to get a good idea.

I'm really surprised at how different the color is depending on the light source. Like you said, sunlight causes it to shimmer, bright white light like a camera flash makes it look bluish, lamplight makes it look like cheap plastic purple/amethyst/fuchsia, and the edges of the screen even become a translucent purple when held in front of light at different angles. Really, the picture that best captures what it looks like is still the first picture of the prototype purple 3DS from E3 2010.

[hyogen]

that purple is awesome.. might get a 3ds again..... does it have the same functionality as the original DS? Like single cart multiplayer, etc.. and online play the same as the DS? for example Tetris DS.

anyone? ;o

[MarkusRJR]

anyone? ;o

I believe so. I've played via download play locally before, but I haven't had a chance to go online with it. Nintendo DS never supported WPA (while DSiWare and 3DS support it) so I can't try it at all.

[hyogen]

I believe so. I've played via download play locally before, but I haven't had a chance to go online with it. Nintendo DS never supported WPA (while DSiWare and 3DS support it) so I can't try it at all.

hmm can't you just turn off the password for your wifi?

[TheOnlyMook]

For the first time, I want a 3DS. Dat purple

[hyogen]

really tempted to buy the purple 3ds also. how long will the 3DS remain the flagship until a lite version inevitably arrives?

[MarkusRJR]

hmm can't you just turn off the password for your wifi?

That's too much BS to deal with tbh, If I really feel the urge to play a game of Tetris DS, Mario Kart DS, or Metroid Prime Hunters I could just toss in Tetris Axis, Mario Kart 7, or a shooter on a console/PC.

I know, I'm lazy as fuck.

[BladeoftheImmortal]

Reminds me of Gamecube

[EvilMario]

I finally received my purple 3DS yesterday, and it's a sexy beast. And, like other people, I've discovered that it's surprisingly hard to capture the color accurately in photos. Without flash it looks like a bright grape purple, but with flash it almost looks cobalt. I managed to get a single good picture that I think accurately approximates the color of the system for the benefit of those who, like myself, were on the fence because there are no good pictures of it out there: It might be the most attractive color of any Nintendo handheld I've ever owned.

Glad to see you picked it up. I enjoy it so much more than my Aqua Blue. My wife has a Red one, which is another great color. The only color I have yet to see in person is the Pink unit.