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[Rodney McKay]

Can you pre-order these in-store at Best Buy?

There's a store not too far from me that I want to pick it up from when it releases, but they aren't available for online store pickup (at least not yet).

 

[Squishy3]

Are you "grossly exaggerating?" LOL

I wonder if his is defective. Everyone else has said what you said.

Well he said it might have something to do with glasses as he wears them, which I can totally see being a thing.

 

[bms2993]

Perhaps it has a bias against glasses. It lost me plenty.

I've given people a try at my imported new Nintendo 3DS and those with glasses seem to have the most problems with the 3D tracking.

 

[H1PSTER]

So guys.

I'm going to be swapping a Nintendo ID over to the New 3ds which will come preloaded with Majora's Mask.

I'm also going to upgrade the memory card.

How do I do this without losing Majora's Mask!?

 

[TheSlySoul]

Well he said it might have something to do with glasses as he wears them, which I can totally see being a thing.

I did a test for fun and yeah it does track you better with glasses off.
That was a fun test.
Granted I had to tilt it 45 degrees or more before losing it.

 

[karma2578]

dude is a little annoying but found this unboxing video of MM 3DS XL and skull kid figurine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XN59NxzP7Ro

 

[entremet]

I finally got a chance to try it. Wow @ the much improved 3D effect.

Night and day for me.

May start playing on 3D now.

 

[MatthewB92]

So guys.

I'm going to be swapping a Nintendo ID over to the New ads which will come preloaded with Majora's Mask.

I'm also going to upgrade the memory card.

How do I do this without losing Majora's Mask!?

Which one comes pre loaded with loz:mm?

 

[……forgetit]

dude is a little annoying but found this unboxing video of MM 3DS XL and skull kid figurine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XN59NxzP7Ro

"Found" huh just made a thread about this lol

 

[TheAggroCraig]

So guys.

I'm going to be swapping a Nintendo ID over to the New ads which will come preloaded with Majora's Mask.

I'm also going to upgrade the memory card.

How do I do this without losing Majora's Mask!?

The MM system doesn't come with the game preloaded, the only New 3DS that has a game is MH4 iirc (at least in the US).

 

[karma2578]

"Found" huh just made a thread about this lol

ahhh...did not see that lol

 

[H1PSTER]

Which one comes pre loaded with loz:mm?

The limited edition version.

The MM system doesn't come with the game preloaded, the only New 3DS that has a game is MH4 iirc (at least in the US).

See above, why is this an issue? I want help.

 

[TheSlySoul]

I did not want to come off as negative, I love the regular n3DS. Not crazy about XL though since it loses some of the best new features.
Also trust me I think most people will not like the C-Stick. I cannot imagine camera controls with it.

 

[MatthewB92]

The limited edition version.





See above, why is this an issue? I want help.

Wtf why didn't we get that.... Anyways from what i have read I think all you have to do is a system transfer as normal. Don't make a nnid on the new 3ds. Just transfer right away. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[Apharmd]

Hrm. This is somewhat scaring me as I'm heavily looking forward to the new 3DS XL's improved 3D and I wear glasses. I guess it's time to ditch these old scratched-up glasses.

EDIT - Forgot my local Gamestop is showing a demo on new 3DS XL this Saturday. I'll find out then!

 

[Piscus]

So guys.

I'm going to be swapping a Nintendo ID over to the New ads which will come preloaded with Majora's Mask.

I'm also going to upgrade the memory card.

How do I do this without losing Majora's Mask!?

prepping card if it's larger than 32gb (i know it wasn't mentioned, but it helped me out as I prepped for the same thing you are)
"what you need to know before switching to a new 3ds"
thread about transferring to the new 3ds but wanting to save the preloaded game, just as you are describing.

When you do a system transfer to a system that has preinstalled software, the software will be deleted in the process but the license will be absorbed into your NNID. All you have to do (when the process is over) is go to the eShop and redownload the software. It will be free. Just make sure you DO NOT make a new NNID on your New 3DS before the transfer.

 

[TheSlySoul]

Hrm. This is somewhat scaring me as I'm heavily looking forward to the new 3DS XL's improved 3D and I wear glasses. I guess it's time to ditch these old scratched-up glasses.

EDIT - Forgot my local Gamestop is showing a demo on new 3DS XL this Saturday. I'll find out then!

Yeah I will say play it before commiting one way or another. Faster load times are great in Smash. Might make a comparison video of it.

 

[H1PSTER]

prepping card if it's larger than 32gb (i know it wasn't mentioned, but it helped me out as I prepped for the same thing you are)
"what you need to know before switching to a new 3ds"
thread about transferring to the new 3ds but wanting to save the preloaded game, just as you are describing.

When you do a system transfer to a system that has preinstalled software, the software will be deleted in the process but the license will be absorbed into your NNID. All you have to do (when the process is over) is go to the eShop and redownload the software. It will be free. Just make sure you DO NOT make a new NNID on your New 3DS before the transfer.

You are amazing.

Thank you.

 

[Apharmd]

Yeah I will say play it before commiting one way or another. Faster load times are great in Smash. Might make a comparison video of it.

That'd be great. I saw comparison videos with MH4 and I'm frankly amazed. Considering with Xenoblade and MH4 I'm planning to spend at least 450+ hours with the handheld, I think I'd be fine even without the 3D.

It would still be a giant bummer.

 

[Piscus]

You are amazing.

Thank you.

I had the same concerns, champ. Glad I could help.

 

[……forgetit]

I did not want to come off as negative, I love the regular n3DS. Not crazy about XL though since it loses some of the best new features.
Also trust me I think most people will not like the C-Stick. I cannot imagine camera controls with it.

So you already have the console? I played the Majora's Mask demo with it and I loved it for camera control

 

[TheSlySoul]

That'd be great. I saw comparison videos with MH4 and I'm frankly amazed. Considering with Xenoblade and MH4 I'm planning to spend at least 450+ hours with the handheld, I think I'd be fine even without the 3D.

It would still be a giant bummer.

I think you will still get 3D overall. You can move the system around just fine, but gyroscope + 3D might not happen.
That is all I am really saying.

So you already have the console? I played the Majora's Mask demo with it and I loved it for camera control

Oh, there is a demo in Japan eshop? May have to DL it.

 

[Apharmd]

Thanks for the information.

 

[sebco]

Do we know what kind of WiFi radio the n3DS XL has in it?

 

[WORLDWIDEWII]

dude is a little annoying but found this unboxing video of MM 3DS XL and skull kid figurine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XN59NxzP7Ro

sure nintendo , just send the LE away randomly .

while im struggling to find one.

 

[Xamdou]

Will this work with my upcoming MM new 3ds xl?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00N2ROG9O/?tag=neogaf0e-20

Can anyone answer my question???

 

[……forgetit]

I think you will still get 3D overall. You can move the system around just fine, but gyroscope + 3D might not happen.
That is all I am really saying.


Oh, there is a demo in Japan eshop? May have to DL it.

I played it in-store at my local GameStop, sorry

 

[ReBurn]

Hrm. This is somewhat scaring me as I'm heavily looking forward to the new 3DS XL's improved 3D and I wear glasses. I guess it's time to ditch these old scratched-up glasses.

EDIT - Forgot my local Gamestop is showing a demo on new 3DS XL this Saturday. I'll find out then!

My Gamestop has already replaced their old 3DS XL with the N3DS XL as the display model. I was messing with it a bit on Friday afternoon. The new nub stick was not quite what I expected.

 

[……forgetit]

Can anyone answer my question???

You'll have to format it.

 

[Vitacat]

sure nintendo , just send the LE away randomly .

while im struggling to find one.

Don't be jelly. The guy doesn't even play Zelda, as he himself said. Would you really expect NOA to send those rare, miserably hard to find Zelda items to a fan who does play Zelda?

The part that gets me is all he wanted was a red one, albeit for free. So they send him the MM LE. Must be nice to get free stuff like that.

 

[ReBurn]

Can anyone answer my question???

Can you go over 32GB? For some reason I thought 32GB was the max. Or was that on the older model?

 

[TheSlySoul]

My Gamestop has already replaced their old 3DS XL with the N3DS XL as the display model. I was messing with it a bit on Friday afternoon. The new nub stick was not quite what I expected.

Yeah, it is very stiff. Like imagine notebook mouse nubs but feels like an eraser.
Think I like the CCP more.

 

[Piscus]

Can anyone answer my question???

It should. I just bought and prepped that exact card. Use these instructions to reformat it and get it ready. All you will need is one of these, because that SD card doesn't come with one:

If you do happen to get an adapter, you can transfer all your 3DS stuff to it now and use it with the adapter in your current 3DS. Then, when you transfer systems to your New 3DS, you'll be able to just swap cards, as explained here. Just click on the "micro SD card (any size)" part on the bottom.

 

[Rione]

Can anyone answer my question???

You should be fine so long as you remember to format the microSD card to FAT32 before using it as it comes formatted by default as exFAT which is not supported by the new 3DS.

Any micro sd card should work, it's just the proper filesystem needed which in this case is FAT32.

 

[Xamdou]

You'll have to format it.

How do I do that? Can I do that from the New 3ds XL itself?

Can you go over 32GB? For some reason I thought 32GB was the max. Or was that on the older model?

I would like to know what the max as well...

 

[Piscus]

How do I do that? Can I do that from the New 3ds XL itself?



I would like to know what the max as well...

Check what I wrote like 2 posts above yours. I've seen people using 128GB SDXC cards as well.

 

[isitstill]

I've got a memory card/transfer question.

I recently upgraded my memory card in my 2DS to a 64GB micro SD card. It's in an SD card adapter, obviously.

When I get a New 3DS, can I just transfer my NNID and save data, then switch cards? Or do I have to do something much more annoying? I didn't see anything on Nintendo's site about switching Micro SDs. Thanks for any help!

Edit: looks like my question was answered about four posts ago. Thanks

 

[Xamdou]

It should. I just bought and prepped that exact card. Use these instructions to reformat it and get it ready. All you will need is one of these, because that SD card doesn't come with one:

If you do happen to get an adapter, you can transfer all your 3DS stuff to it now and use it with the adapter in your current 3DS. Then, when you transfer systems to your New 3DS, you'll be able to just swap cards, as explained here. Just click on the "micro SD card (any size)" part on the bottom.

This seems like a good deal!

http://www.costco.com/PNY-32-GB-Class-10-Micro-SDHC-and-Adaptor.product.100100995.html

I am starting fresh... never owned a 3ds before.

 

[entremet]

I did not want to come off as negative, I love the regular n3DS. Not crazy about XL though since it loses some of the best new features.
Also trust me I think most people will not like the C-Stick. I cannot imagine camera controls with it.

The c stick sucks. That's true.

 

[Apharmd]

My Gamestop has already replaced their old 3DS XL with the N3DS XL as the display model. I was messing with it a bit on Friday afternoon. The new nub stick was not quite what I expected.

o snap son, looks like i know where i'm goin' after werk

 

[Jedi2016]

Can you pre-order these in-store at Best Buy?

There's a store not too far from me that I want to pick it up from when it releases, but they aren't available for online store pickup (at least not yet).

Should be able to. I pre-ordered one at my local store a week or so ago. The guy I talked to looked up the BB website and saw they were still available, so he locked in a pre-order for one. Looks like all they do is set an allocation for it based on what's available at corporate. X number of pre-orders means X amount shipped to the store, that kind of thing. He said I could pick it up release day, so I'm happy.

 

[TheSlySoul]

The c stick sucks. That's true.

Was testing Smash for fun. Wii U version still is best version.
Also if you like to lay your fingers on top the new ZR/ZL make it harder.

Still can put up with it for the felt cover. Damn you NoA...

 

[Iced_Eagle]

PSA: This forum post has lots of good info for doing a system transfer without screwing it up: http://www.capcom-unity.com/monster...ding-to-a-new-3ds-everything-you-need-to-know

 

[Bog]

o snap son, looks like i know where i'm goin' after werk

For real??

 

[H1PSTER]

Edit:

Never mind, I'm just angry at the live chat support.

 

[FaintDeftone]

I went ahead and bought an extra 3DS charger on eBay for $5 shipped and a microSD card to replace my current normal SD card (16gb, which should be fine since I prefer physical games). I'm pretty much ready to go.

I think I'm going to buy my N3DSXL at Best Buy and just take the $20 hit in trade credit at Gamestop so I won't have to deal with system transfers on their terms.

I really do wish the original N3DS was coming stateside though. It looks sooo much better and the faceplates are awesome.

 

[TunaMarshmallow]

Was testing Smash for fun. Wii U version still is best version.
Also if you like to lay your fingers on top the new ZR/ZL make it harder.

Still can put up with it for the felt cover. Damn you NoA...

Felt cover?

 

[M3d10n]

Hrm. This is somewhat scaring me as I'm heavily looking forward to the new 3DS XL's improved 3D and I wear glasses. I guess it's time to ditch these old scratched-up glasses.

EDIT - Forgot my local Gamestop is showing a demo on new 3DS XL this Saturday. I'll find out then!

Are your glasses anti-glare? Maybe that helps.

 

[freeofgreed]

Yep, blue looks pretty nice on the website.

Lol they only let us get the XL model and they don't even give us the best color of it.

 

[XaosWolf]

For those worrying about wearing glasses with the 3D effect - I can use mine on the bus on full blast with zero issues.

Every now and then it may at first wig out a little while it thinks, but if you move your head a around a bit for it to get a fix, it sorts itself out and sticks with it.

(Though I can't speak for those who have very thick glasses)