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GameStop drops 3DS price to $150 right before Vita launch. Permanent? UP: Sure ain't!
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GoofsterStud
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How'd you know that Kid Icarus is one of the few games that could convince me. >.>
I miss games like Panzer Dragoon and it reminds me of a metro-sexual version.
Plinko
Wildcard berths that can't beat teams without a winning record should have homefield advantage
I know this is supposed to be a joke but that's two awesome NES games and a decent movie. I'd be thrilled if Nintendo offered those.
Only Nintendo fans...
Azure Dream
Member
I suppose you're right that the article doesn't specifically mention including the second stick, but going through the effort of a redesign and still relegating the second stick (and L2/R2) to a bulky peripheral instead of neatly including it into a slightly larger frame would be...
...very Nintendo, really.
But what would be the point of redesigning the 3DS hardware then? What would they add that they couldn't just do with a rebrand, if that was their goal? Bigger screen, better battery and better cameras, but I really think if they were going to push a redesign this early, as the rumor states, it would be to add hardware controls. Controls that line up with the Wii U's needs pretty neatly, as well.
BishopLamont
Banned
3DS lite will have a 2nd circle pad, this is nothing like the motion plus where Nintendo and third parties hardly gave a damn, and even then Nintendo bundled it with a few games. Third parties are pushing for it hard, I don't see any reason why Nintendo wouldn't do it.
If its not the main Sku, like the XL version, the one who gets the second analog do you still win?
MasterSheen
Member
There are quite a few 3DS games would play better with two sticks, which I guess is why Nintendo made it. But If they were going to make a dual stick revision, why make the add on in the first place? And I doubt Capcom would encourage them to make it. It wouldn't benefit them at all.
Zoramon089
Banned
How could anyone have possibly thought it was a permanent drop...geez
JaseMath
Member
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On topic 150.00 is a steal at this point. Redesign or not. I can't wait to see the deals the Vita has.
I like that mock-up, but that reflection is IMPOSSIBLE. Please fix.
It's not a 3DS lite. If they make the thing any smaller it will be unplayable for anyone without babby hands. 3DS XL son.
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On topic 150.00 is a steal at this point. Redesign or not. I can't wait to see the deals the Vita has.
If they can find a way to include a bigger 3D screen while making the bottom screen symmetrical somehow, I'm down for number 1. DSiXL would be a better footprint for it though.
Hahaha.. XD
Good Job Bob
Member
Still not cheap enough.
I'll consider buying a redesigned 3DS at about $100
I'll consider buying a redesigned 3DS at about $100
ThatObviousUser
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$120 is the sweet realistic price for me.
Have you owned anything from the ds line?
Meh, I still think it make even less sense if they're going to have 2nd circle pad become standard, but have circle pad pro being Gamespot exclusive.
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For now.
Free until sometime later this month, I think.
Its free until later this month after the 26th anniversary.
BishopLamont
Banned
Its gamespot exclusive because not many games support it yet, when more games do support it and it really does become standard, thats when the revision will come out with it built in. Its a way to gouge interest, to see whether they should stock it in other stores, or whether they even need it in the revision, but I think third parties still remains the biggest reason, if it wasn't for them, Nintendo would have decided to include it built in already in the first place instead of releasing it as an addon.
MasterSheen
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Who said it was becoming standard? If the games don't require a second stick to run, then there's no reason for it to be built in.
Less than a year later, $100 cheaper. I am cry
This is the number one reason why I didn't pre-order a Vita. Nintendo's gain is Sony's loss
Less than a year later, $100 cheaper. I am cry
This is the number one reason why I didn't pre-order a Vita. Nintendo's gain is Sony's loss
BishopLamont
Banned
Standard doesn't mean its forced, Nintendo and third parties are pushing dual sticks, of course not all games require it, but for games that do support it, it would make life easier.
Why are people so against it? I don't see any reason why Nintendo shouldn't do it.
Kabuki Quantum Lover
Member
Hmm... maybe if Ace Attorney 5 was confirmed to be NA bound...
Risible
Member
Perhaps I wasn't being clear - I just meant that once bitten, twice shy and all that. Nintendo fucked me and Sony is the one who suffers from it.
I didn't place it in my cart, but the in-store pick up option wasn't greyed out. You can probably buy it online and then select local pick up at your nearest store if they've got any in stock.
MasterSheen
Member
And what about the triggers? Would they be built in too? Games that support the CPP uses the triggers and the second stick along with the other controls. If its not built in then what's the point of a model that still has missing features? It would just lead to another peripheral to add the triggers, then leading to another redesign. You would be spending more money then if you just bought the CPP. If they are built in then there's no way you can call it a 3DS lite.
Ninja Scooter
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if they open the thing up to full virtual console (even just SNES/Genesis if N64 isn't possible) I might buy one as a portable VC machine. My brother picked one up and I got some extended play time with it, and the machine just feels so small. The screen is tiny, and playing RE:R it looks like the screen is smeared in vasoline when full 3D is on. Really soured me on the system)
Metallix87
Member
They're pushing so hard, that only a handful of games support it, and none of them mandate it's use... yeah...
GoofsterStud
Member
Except for the fact that all the major 3rd party system sellers use it.
Monster Hunters
and even Nintendo will be getting into the act
Kid
>.>
Duxxy3
Member
Have no opinion, just bumping jayne.
tell us when you're NOT soured on something, Scooter.
The 3DS is losing money at 169 so they are clearly losing more money at 150 but they are playing a game with Sony where they want to put Sony in tough spots.
akidnamededdy
Banned
"All the major 3rd party system sellers use it"
*lists one 3rd party game, which also comes bundled with the CPP*
Anyway, nice sale. Nintendo's definitely not gonna make anything easy for Sony this time.
TimeEffect
Member
Oh god help! I am so tempted but I feel like there will be a better deal. Plus, there are games on the horizon I plan on occupying myself with...
akidnamededdy
Banned
Yeah, the fact that Nintendo made the CPP and Xenoblade Gamestop exclusive probably helped this along.
*Chuckles* :-D
HYDE
Banned
And a power button where i don't shut off the damn game each time I want to pause it.
Still used to my ds lite. Anyways, the power button shouldn't be on the front.
Ninja Scooter
Member
I browsed the VC store and saw that Donkey Kong 94 was on there. That not only DIDN'T sour me, it got me hard.