Give War A Chance
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I need that n3DS + Majora's Mask bundle in my face right now.
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So....when are we guessing n3DS is coming to NA/EU?
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TerryLee81
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They probably had lots of stock of the old model.
flatearthpandas
Member
All this March talk is killing me. It's probably right--if not too optimistic--but goddamn. I can't think of the last time I've wanted to give a company $200 so badly and they weren't interested.
For real.
Notor!ousG
Member
I find it weird it still isn't out yet.
I was totally expecting the announcement of the '4DS' at E3 2015, to release in 2016.
But if they wait to release the new 3ds only in Q1/Q2, that blows up my theory.
How long did we have the DSi till 3ds was announced?
I was totally expecting the announcement of the '4DS' at E3 2015, to release in 2016.
But if they wait to release the new 3ds only in Q1/Q2, that blows up my theory.
How long did we have the DSi till 3ds was announced?
psychotron
Member
I just got my current 3DS XL, but I'm all over this for the fixed 3D. It looks so damn good for the two seconds I can get it to stay focused for me.
They can fully unveal 4DS (or whatever) to the public at E3 2016 for release nov 2016.
We would hear mumblings and first western dev-kit rumours around jan-feb 2016, sneak peak at GDC. Their own studios and some japanese partners (capcom/level5) might get the first devkits Q3-Q4 2015.
Seems like a normal timing for those things.
Anyways, I expect a nintendo direct within two weeks
Orniletter
Banned
The 3DS was announced (to the public) at E3 2010, the DSi came out in April 2009.
I think an early 2016 announcement and a late 2016 release are more likely for the 4DS all things considered.
Saint of Killers
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So, uh... what is a n3DS?
TheSlySoul
Member
I am going to guess Fall 2015 and being revealed at E3.
They are still phasing out the 3DS XL's currently.
They are still phasing out the 3DS XL's currently.
Tal Shiar Agent
Member
I was ready and able to buy a 2DS in time for ORAS, but then the n3DS was announced. So I waited, and I waited. Nintendo hasn't been instilling much confidence lately. I may just skip the 3DS generation all together if something doesn't change soon.
Linkstrikesback
Member
New 3DS/ New 3DS XL.
Has more ram, and a few other improvements that skip my mind.
It will get a few exclusive games, like teh 3DS port of Xenoblade.
Astral/H3X
Member
Add to this a nearly unshakeable 3D display (no more holding the system rigidly to see it, this to me is the biggest upgrade), a better CPU, and integrated CPP (though personally I hope there continues to be a CPP, as I prefer the ergonomics). It will also feature interchangeable faceplates on the OG sized version.New 3DS/ New 3DS XL.
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Has more ram, and a few other improvements that skip my mind.
It will get a few exclusive games, like teh 3DS port of Xenoblade.
People who say they are "waiting and waiting" for n3DS should be aware it was well known N3DS would not come to US/EU in 2014 since the announcement on augusts 29h. NoA even said "not this year".
No surprises there.
No surprises there.
The 3DS' successor is going to be a HD platform and it's going to need a longer development time for launch than the 3DS did. With the Wii U we saw them announce it over a year before release.
We've already started getting rumours which is what pre-empted the Wii U announcement and GDC is in March. There's a decent chance they announce it this year(I mean 2015) even if it's coming late 2016.
I think the N3DS was always intended to be released before Christmas. They wouldn't have passed that opportunity up if they didn't have to.
Let's see. I'm not convinced yet they won't go 480p.
A possible announcement for the next handheld in 2015 is possible, but it wouldn't benefit them imo.
The screen resolution doesn't mean much. 3DS is only 240P but it's games are on the level of PS2/GCN/Wii. The successor will near/on the level of HD consoles.
There's a chance they would be silly to give third parties less than a year for that class of game but no chance at all they give internal teams just a year to turn around that class of game.
EDIT: It might negatively affect 3DS sales(which are on the down slope anyway) but it's more important to ensure developer's are onboard early to make the device a success.
I don't think we actually disagree - but a public, E3 level announcement in 2015 isn't something that seems likely (which was in Notor!ousG's post i was replying to).
Internally and for devs my timing might be a bit off indeed, and it might be Q2-Q3 2015 instead of Q4. Also devs can already start once they know what level of hardware they could +/- expect (ie, what ARM chip, ram, gpu & clockspeeds they should target). The technology itself is mature enough.
Internally and for devs my timing might be a bit off indeed, and it might be Q2-Q3 2015 instead of Q4. Also devs can already start once they know what level of hardware they could +/- expect (ie, what ARM chip, ram, gpu & clockspeeds they should target). The technology itself is mature enough.
Nakasan
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... *ahem*
I'm not sure E3 will be the venue but I think the fact that developers will already be working on it will force their hand. The Wii U was likely announced because we were already hearing details about it.
A public announcement would also benefit indie developers who Nintendo are very conscious about supporting nowadays.
And its still pretty baffling and stupid on their end.
Fans want to give them money.......nah fuck 'em.
Selling through stock is not a valid reason to withhold a system. More than one system can exist. By that logic, might as well never release a system as old stock might remain.
Lots of stock that retailers will want to discount because the new models completely outclass them and will be the same or very similar in price point. Retailers will want reimbursement to make up for some of that lost profit. Nintendo probably doesn't want to eat all of that cost, but they also don't want to piss off the retailers.
I want the n3DS yesterday, but that doesn't make me immune to logic lol.
Jawmuncher
Member
Sooner the better is all I want.
Cheeseman Battitude
Member
If resolution doesn't mean much then why compromise battery life by having them run in HD? 3DS battery life is short enough as it is.
Wut? The screen resolution won't affect the cost of development. It has nothing to do with battery life.
See I agree it needs differentiating software at launch. The faithful, myself included, will be buying it, just to have a higher quality 3DS. But without anything differentiating they won't get that sustained boost they need.
And the problem is nothings been announced for it but Xenoblade which isn't coming out soon.
And I don't really see a game that benefits from the feature of a second analog "stick" like Smash Bros did. It was the perfect game to launch alongside the new 3ds and it's out now.
And the problem is nothings been announced for it but Xenoblade which isn't coming out soon.
And I don't really see a game that benefits from the feature of a second analog "stick" like Smash Bros did. It was the perfect game to launch alongside the new 3ds and it's out now.
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate uses the N3DS features just like Smash Bros and Aonuma implied Majora's Mask would too.
I think it's likely Codename: STEAM uses the second analog as well.
axisofweevils
Holy crap! Today's real megaton is that more than two people can have the same first name.
Same time as Majora's Mask. Also expect Majora branded amiibo too.
I don't feel regret getting a 3ds and having one announce since it's been a while but it's hard for me to justify the purchase unless we get some n3DS exclusive.
It'll probably be around PSVita specs going by how the upgrades in the handheld space is going.
It'll probably be around PSVita specs going by how the upgrades in the handheld space is going.
TheBaldEmperor
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I'd like February. Most here seem to think March. MH4 is arriving when?
Expected Q1, placeholder date is March 31st because of that. Actual release date is still unannounced, though there are some rumors around February 20th. Really hoping that, whenever it is, MH4U and n3DS releases are close together lol.
Mauricio_Magus
Banned
I REALLY want one already, I need one before Untold 2 and MM drops but that will probably be late 2015 so it should be out by then.
flatearthpandas
Member
Does N3DS not take SD cards? I don't understand what the problem would be.
n3DS uses microSD cards but I also don't see the problem if people transfer their data properly. My ACNL is fine after transferring to a new card when I got my XL.
Even if it was, I'd still be down for that if they stick to using SD/microSD.
They use Micro now, which won't be an issue if you copy the contents of the card to a PC first, but that might be a bit beyond the younger crowd.
Cheeseman Battitude
Member
TBH it will be beyond some of the older crowd, too!
Shadoron
Member
Wouldn't the System Transfer feature take care of this? I swear I transferred my digital AC from my original XL to my Zelda XL without swapping SD cards, and my save works just fine. (Using System Transfer)
LegendofLex
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I'm thinking they'll time it for maximum momentum with MH4U, MM3D, and Xenoblade 3DS. So probably a March-April launch, with one of these games per month for the months to follow.
I really really hope whatever inevitable MM bundle they release is an XL. OG 3DS hardware size is too small for me nowadays.
I really really hope whatever inevitable MM bundle they release is an XL. OG 3DS hardware size is too small for me nowadays.
No problem. You can transfer your data and they have various options to do so.