TheCongressman1
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Just testing what the concave shape on the lid would look like. I think it makes it look much nicer. I don't like the idea of there being a gap for junk to get in between the screens.
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[Nintendo Direct] 3DS XL (90% larger screen, 4GB SD, better battery) OP has details
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Just testing what the concave shape on the lid would look like. I think it makes it look much nicer. I don't like the idea of there being a gap for junk to get in between the screens.
dr3upmushroom
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Does anyone else get this effect where the 3DS screen seems much bigger when the 3D is on? Whenever I play it, if I get into a game, say play Mario Kart for like a half hour or something, than turn the 3D off, all of a sudden it hits me how tiny the screen is.
I think the depth makes it seem like the screen is bigger than it really is somehow. I'm guessing as long as the resolution isn't too annoying games are really going to draw you in on this thing.
I think the depth makes it seem like the screen is bigger than it really is somehow. I'm guessing as long as the resolution isn't too annoying games are really going to draw you in on this thing.
Yep, and that's what excites me about the XL, despite its excessive size. I can't help but thinking 3D will be immersive as hell on this screen.
That's because it is bigger. Technically.
Twice the resolution when turned on. You can see stuff on the sides of the screen with 3D on that you can't with 3D off. Gives you a wider viewing angle, essentially. There was a cool article on this when the 3DS first came out.
Science.
You'll still have an issue with differing calibration and stuff. Light can be a pain too, different lighting (like sunlight vs flourescent or warm vs cool) can affect the apparent color significantly.
Initially i didn't care about the lack of the second slide pad but after looking at more photos it does bug me because there is plenty of space for one.
Though maybe they decided they didn't want to have to move the face buttons down ala wii u design. I bet they tried some prototypes... Perhaps it's also a way to discourage console ports ?
Though maybe they decided they didn't want to have to move the face buttons down ala wii u design. I bet they tried some prototypes... Perhaps it's also a way to discourage console ports ?
I love competitive retail over here. May it last forever.
Thanks, that sounds like a good idea, I suppose I can use my phone's AC adapter to plug the USB charging cable.
TheLegendOfMart
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Are there any videos of this in action yet?
That's true for me too. I was playing Mario 3D Land and got really immersed in it. It was only after I stopped playing that I remembered that the screen is actually small. It seems so much bigger when you're playing in 3D.
Pilotwings Resort is the best example of this. Playing it in 2D without the added depth or wider FOV completely impacts on the game - in a bad way.
It's fairly accurate to my experience. I was stunned, because I would get through most of a game before I had to recharge. I would think "Good old Nintendo, they know what's important in a handheld.
"Well, they did know.
I like the fact that Play has the cradle for sale, due for release on the 24th August, a month after the 3DS XL launch
http://www.play.com/Games/DS/4-/333...ing-Cradle-And-AC-Adapter/ListingDetails.html
http://www.play.com/Games/DS/4-/333...ing-Cradle-And-AC-Adapter/ListingDetails.html
Frankfurter
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Those packaging images from the white and grey (/silver?) 3DS XL look pretty amazing. I think I actually like the grey/silver one a tad more, which is got considering that the white one won't be there at release in Yurop.
Edit: Interestingly enough what's bugging me the most is that I won't have this cradle thing. Initially I thought it's pretty much useless, but once I had it it was pretty convenient to get the 3DS back on it once you are finished played. Well, to be fair, party it's so useful because the battery life is so abysmal in standby mode.
Edit: Interestingly enough what's bugging me the most is that I won't have this cradle thing. Initially I thought it's pretty much useless, but once I had it it was pretty convenient to get the 3DS back on it once you are finished played. Well, to be fair, party it's so useful because the battery life is so abysmal in standby mode.
Are you talking about the third-party sellers' prices? Because I don't think Amazon really has any control over that.
Amazon UK.
Unlike amazon USA, they sell the consoles themselves and will price match other sites.
Ugh, you lucky BASTARDS!
AgentOtaku
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Looks like they've stopped it to me.
Now that the plastic/rubber stoppers are resting directly on the raised bezel, I don't see how that raised bezel can come in contact with the top screen now.
Holy shit!
This is hilarious and hadn't seen it yet
It's like ...it's like a DIRECT response lol
Don't forget to click the "tell us about a lower price" link on the Amazon UK product page!
I guess the new Amazon price will be £167.97. Apparently that's the Gamestop UK price now.
Can't on my phone! Will do later though, I want that £12 reduction!
Hmm, just noticed MCV's article had a typo, it's up for £169.97 so only £10.02 saving not £12. Hoping this will spark the supermarkets to go lower though.
AgentOtaku
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Still upset can't get white
Oh well, guessing red is the next best thing
that Blue tone is so damn bland
Oh well, guessing red is the next best thing
that Blue tone is so damn bland
The_Darkest_Red
Member
Any news on whether or not profile information and activity logs will be transferable from a 3DS to one of these yet?
chickdigger802
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Everything. EVERYTHING.
It's like your old 3ds turned into a butterfly and left it's used 'old 3ds' cocoon behind
The_Darkest_Red
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Wait, seriously? Is there a source for this? Suddenly I feel $200 struggling to escape from my pockets.Everything. EVERYTHING.
It's like your old 3ds turned into a butterfly and left it's used 'old 3ds' cocoon behind
EDIT: Found the info on a few Nintendo websites, this is great news!
Once you go black, you'll never go back. ...Yeah, there's no whole black XL, so..
Once you go red, you'll never leave the bed.
:lol
I laughed at that. Now I'm mad at myself.
So we still dont know how much will it cost in Europe?
I pre-ordered it on Amazon.de for 200 which is cheaper than Amazon UK (180 £ = 223 ). But I'm ready to cancel my pre-order at any moment depending on the prices other sites get...
So we still dont know how much will it cost in Europe?
224 Euros I'd assume? Haven't any European sites listed it yet?
Done it twice now. My 3DS is currently called Katie - yeah, it even transferred the name of my sisters console, leaving her with a factory default one.
Edit - maybe that's just Mario kart though when I use her copy...ah well.
The_Darkest_Red
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Interesting. For some reason I was under the impression that stuff like the Activity Log wasn't currently transferable from one 3DS to another. Glad I'm wrong!
I'm almost possitive that it will be 199.
Good for you UKers, but still more expensive than non-UK retailers.
RPGCrazied
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Do you guys think this will fit in a DSi XL case?
Zing! Just got it for £157.95 using code SUMMERSAVER.
MCV are claiming that the trade price is £146 so they think a £149.99 price point is possible by supermarkets. Where did you get it for £157.95 anyway?
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