Phife Dawg
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Other than coming this year in Japan I haven't heard anything.
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3DS XL First Impressions/Previews
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Just customized my 3DS XL,
That looks amazing!!
thought that the 3DS sucks, back in the days. Bought a Vita and sold it soon after (EU PSN is a pile of horses***). Saw the XL at my friends house and fell in love with it: Such an impressive display! And finally no more struggle with the 3D - I had massive problems on the smaller display with it.
Got the XL with Zelda and Mario 3D Land. Both great, but now I bought Ridge Racer - bad mistake, can't put it down. Graphics are really grainy, blown up as they are, but the 3D makes it so much better, even at 30fps. I loved the PSP-Versions, never played it with the slider. The one on the 3DS is so much better, though.
Got the XL with Zelda and Mario 3D Land. Both great, but now I bought Ridge Racer - bad mistake, can't put it down. Graphics are really grainy, blown up as they are, but the 3D makes it so much better, even at 30fps. I loved the PSP-Versions, never played it with the slider. The one on the 3DS is so much better, though.
Just customized my 3DS XL,
ooo neat.
eighty(one)
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I find the 3DS XL so much more comfortable. I agree with you.
The OG3DS (even with the Powergrip attached) would still kill my hands. The biggest offender: MarioKart 7. The game would leave my knuckles wrenching in pain (especially my right hand), almost locked up, from constant r button dash mechanics.
eighty(one)
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Such a fantastic system! Even more so, especially now that the XL carries the platform to a higher standard.
The systems different than Vita and smart devices, but it's wholly unique and really has a Nintendo identity. It feels like a portable Wii - pretty awesome.
^_^
Enjoy Kid Icarus, it's really, really great
It never looked good.
HamPster PamPster
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I didn't know a system redesign could make me this jealous. I saw a XL for the first time yesterday... so nice
It cuts extra deep because I bought my 3DS two days before the XL was announced. E3 came and went and I figured it was safe to pick up a 3DS and then two days later the XL was announced at a Nintendo Direct. In the end I decided the keep my 3DS since I liked it and figured the XL wouldn't seem that different. I was wrong
Keeping my normal 3DS for now, but one day I'll upgrade!
It cuts extra deep because I bought my 3DS two days before the XL was announced. E3 came and went and I figured it was safe to pick up a 3DS and then two days later the XL was announced at a Nintendo Direct. In the end I decided the keep my 3DS since I liked it and figured the XL wouldn't seem that different. I was wrong
Keeping my normal 3DS for now, but one day I'll upgrade!
I've always heard it looks fantastic. Hm, guess I'll find out for myself later.
Are there any good demos on the eshop to download and try that show off the 3D well?
ScreenSplitter
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Troll harder. Game looks fantastic.
I've been playing Revlations all weekend. I've not had this much fun with a Resident Evil game since ReMake on GameCube. It's flipping ace!
It's actually scary too. They've done a great job using sounds to elicite a sense of fear and dread. Some lovely touches. Thanks Capcom, more of the same please!
It's actually scary too. They've done a great job using sounds to elicite a sense of fear and dread. Some lovely touches. Thanks Capcom, more of the same please!
Broken_Cartridge
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Just customized my 3DS XL,
Did you do that yourself, or did you get someone to do that for you?
That looks fantastic.
HitCtrlAltDel
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Are there any cases yet for the 3DS XL? Anything at least announced?
Congratulations. Tiny Cartridge (the best handheld blog on the web) picked up on your awesome custom job.Just customized my 3DS XL,
http://tinycartridge.com/post/30884803146/weve-seen-3ds-xl-mock-ups-for-the-legend-of
You, my friend, need a Chopper Purse.
RPGCrazied
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Anyone else having a hard time with the camera in doors? Its like you have to be outside to even use the thing. I'm guessing cause of no flash? I guess my dark room isn't helping. Even with the blinds up and curtains open still sucks. lol
Phife Dawg
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As a chopper purse owner myself I echo this statement.
You can set it to low light and it will help a bit but yeah the quality is not all that great.
neoism
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I reallllly want it I've never beat it yet... I have the n64 version and had a wii Vc code I gave away.... I want to experience the whole game for the first time on 3ds.. I got to the second dungeon twice but always quit after that... I looove OOT on 3ds.
I'm using my DSi XL case. Fits just fine.
Build-quality, in the sense you're using it, is also much improved. With my og, the shoulder buttons in particular felt pretty cheap and squeaked all the time, so I was pretty sure they'd be the first part of the unit to fail. My d-pad too to a certain degree. My XL, by comparison is not squeaky, all buttons (shoulder buttons in particular) are improved, and the d-pad is fantastic as I said before.
You should definitely check one out yourself if you can though, since people tend to have wildly different standards for build quality.
Bought a XL yesterday. Been playing Zelda for 3 hours straight. Playing Master Quest for the first time for reals. Absolutely hate the mirrored world. It's just confusing me every single time. It's not more challenging, just confusing. Not something you want to experience.
But aside from the confusion: the game is amazing. Master Quest features some questionable dungeon rooms though. Sometimes it feels like they just put stuff together to make thing difficult though.
But aside from the confusion: the game is amazing. Master Quest features some questionable dungeon rooms though. Sometimes it feels like they just put stuff together to make thing difficult though.
chertipros
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Are there any external batteries for this thing like the nyko power pack?
That is pretty much the entire point of Master Quest.
As mentioned you have the "Chopper purse" (great name BTW), or if you want something more traditional and harder, then Hori has just released their hard case in the US and it comes out in the UK on the 14th. I have mine pre-ordered with Amazon.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B008OGWH3A/
kunonabi
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Better than standard OoT where the dungeons are purely designed to waste time. MQ dungeons at least require effort to complete.
Returned 3ds XL with the sharp bottom edge to kmart, sent Revelations back to gamefly after 3.5 hours of playtime, debating if i want to get another 3ds XL since KMART is offering the $40 credit that will hopefully have proper edges.
I'm surprised i didn't really like Revelations considering i bought the system to play it, probably a combo of the screen being washed out for such a dark game, getting used to holding a 3ds XL that requires use of the top buttons, and it sometimes small and disjointed. I did order Kid Icarus today from Best Buy's daily sale, so i have motivation to rebuy the system.
I'm surprised i didn't really like Revelations considering i bought the system to play it, probably a combo of the screen being washed out for such a dark game, getting used to holding a 3ds XL that requires use of the top buttons, and it sometimes small and disjointed. I did order Kid Icarus today from Best Buy's daily sale, so i have motivation to rebuy the system.
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adamsappel
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Those "Chopper purses" are only $5 at 5 Below, if you have that chain in your area. I got my daughter a blue one and she really likes it.
Fellow Gaffers, are your XL Top screen a little bit loose? like if you make a sudden movement, the top screen shakes a little bit? My OG suffers from the same thing, but I think it's more noticeable on the XL since it's a little bit heavier.
Also, if I bought it from a GameStop while outside my city, can I return it on another GS, or do I need to go to that specific store?
Also, if I bought it from a GameStop while outside my city, can I return it on another GS, or do I need to go to that specific store?
That's by design to prevent the hinge cracking. It shouldn't wiggle much when you're playing though unless you shake it.
If you're fine with a larger size, I'd recommend the Power A DSi XL Ultimate Travel Case:
Fits the 3DS XL and eight games, plus has a large pocket for more games and/or the AC.
The Mana Legend
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So I want to play through the entire Rayman series in preparation for Rayman Legends for Wii U.
But I don't want to get Rayman Origins for consoles since I do not play those anymore, and I can get the 3DS version for $8.
I know it's the inferior version, but I really want a handheld version (and am not getting a Vita just for Rayman), so framerate aside, is there anything else wrong with it?
But I don't want to get Rayman Origins for consoles since I do not play those anymore, and I can get the 3DS version for $8.
I know it's the inferior version, but I really want a handheld version (and am not getting a Vita just for Rayman), so framerate aside, is there anything else wrong with it?
Other than the fact that it hasn't been released yet? You're probably seeing Rayman 3D.
EDIT: Nevermind, it was only delayed to November in NA?
Got my XL last night (and my wife one too)! The 3D effect can be a little disorienting; you seem to really have to pay attention to keep the screen straight-on or it'll get all blurry. Seems like an awesome system though once I get used to it!
The only game I have so far is Kid Icarus, which is pretty funky to control. It kept slipping out of my left hand, so I'll try the stand tonight and that should help. Very pretty though and the 3D effect is very nice while you're flying through the air.
The only game I have so far is Kid Icarus, which is pretty funky to control. It kept slipping out of my left hand, so I'll try the stand tonight and that should help. Very pretty though and the 3D effect is very nice while you're flying through the air.
If you're fine with a larger size, I'd recommend the Power A DSi XL Ultimate Travel Case:
Fits the 3DS XL and eight games, plus has a large pocket for more games and/or the AC.
Thanks for the suggestion, though I'd prefer something a little nicer looking, maybe less bulky. All that extra storage isn't really absolutely necessary for me either.
I've been using this cheap 3DS XL case from bestbuy and it does the job just fine:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Rocketf...482265&skuId=6314675&st=3ds XL case&cp=1&lp=1
Neuromancer
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For $5 you can get this at a Five Below Store:
It's for a DS XL but the 3DS XL fits in it just fine.
I have this and its PERFECT
The Mana Legend
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For pocket protection, I just use the pouch from Club Nintendo.
For traveling, I modified my Intec PSP case to fit my 3DS.
I fucking love this thing, and I feel badass carrying it. Not a good idea for airports though, hahaha. I brought this once before and I was held back by security because they said the thing looked "eerily like a suitcase bomb."
For traveling, I modified my Intec PSP case to fit my 3DS.
I fucking love this thing, and I feel badass carrying it. Not a good idea for airports though, hahaha. I brought this once before and I was held back by security because they said the thing looked "eerily like a suitcase bomb."
Neuromancer
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I just caved about bought the charging cradle. =\
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