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[Princess Viola]

Would new games be developed for the bigger screen? Or will everything just be enlarged?

It's got the same res, so it won't matter.

 

[MatthewB92]

NA will get different colors I bet.

 

[kadotsu]

No second analog, no charging dock and retina display @ 2m viewing distance tells me to wait for the 3DSi in 12-18 months.

 

[Hibiki Rush]

It looks too Wii U-ish. Do not want.

 

[Levyne]

I'm ready to buy my Paper Mario and Fire Emblem playing machine

 

[Gospel]

Would new games be developed for the bigger screen? Or will everything just be enlarged?

Apparently it's the same resolution screen so everything will just be enlarged.

 

[Tenbatsu]

No AC adapter? This will make it harder to sell my original 3ds.

Just get an USB charger, its dam cheap and its universal.

 

[Boney]

bet the speakers are crap

and it's obvious they made this because the dudes at sega were like we didn't make a real project diva because the 3ds screen is too small

 

[Angelus Errare]

I like how Nintendo purposefully makes the first version of their handheld small and ugly as shit so early adopters purchase the new one.

 

[legendnthamaking]

So this pretty much means E3 means nothing anymore now right?

 

[Rodney McKay]

If the D-Pad is better then I'm day 1.

Not a big fan of the hard press/clickiness of the current 3DS. Makes VVVVVV more difficult than it would be if I played with a GBA Micro D-Pad for example.

 

[crimsonheadGCN]

K i knew there would be a good answer. thanks.

One thing though, you have have both 3DS on and the transfer is done wirelessly for now.

 

[Tron 2.0]

Rumors were no DS compatibility. Have they confirmed either way?

 

[madmackem]

No ac adapter, no second stick, same res screen is this about the bare min they could do to call it a revision.

 

[Little Green Yoda]

Better battery life is exactly what I was holding out for. Now I just need to know the extent of the better battery life and the price.

 

[sfried]

oh dang, nice. I might bite then, trade in 3DS and get it done. Just wish it was smaller heh

Actually, if you want to transfer all your stuff to this new 3DS, you might need to hold on to your old 3DS until you do a complete system transfer via System menu.

 

[Salsa]

hope regular DS games look good in this

 

[CrunchinJelly]

retina display @ 2m viewing distance

LOL

 

[King Boo]

glad i waited. i know there will be another revision, but i'm usually happy after the first decent upgrade

 

[Neuromancer]

HOLY SHITI WAS WRONG

I WAS SO WRONG

 

[def sim]

I like how Nintendo purposefully makes the first version of their handheld small and ugly as shit so early adopters purchase the new one.

The first one looks better. Bigger screen, same resolution isn't necessarily a plus either.

 

[Somnid]

I like how Nintendo purposefully makes the first version of their handheld small and ugly as shit so early adopters purchase the new one.

3DS looks awesome, this.... not as much.

 

[Lonely1]

No second analog, no charging dock and retina display @ 2m viewing distance tells me to wait for the 3DSi in 12-18 months.

Be prepared to wait longer. A lot longer.

 

[Weenerz]

When is it releasing in the states, I will need to buy one for the new mario games.

 

[Kagari]

Sigh.

 

[HYDE]

The design looks worse. More rounded edges and no more black border around main screen is a step back aesthetically.

Interestingly the original 3DS is indeed sexier, downgrade is the new upgrade.

 

[fernoca]

eBay sells USB chargers for the DSi for under $3; which are compatible with the 3DS.

 

[Salsa]

Rumors were no DS compatibility. Have they confirmed either way?

man I hope not. Would be reeeeeeeeeeally stupid considering its releasing soon and Pokemon black and white 2 and all

 

[Jinfash]

bet the speakers are crap

and it's obvious they made this because the dudes at sega were like we didn't make a real project diva because the 3ds screen is too small

I wish Capcom said we're not making MH4 until you include a built in second analog. I mean they're bound to release a new CC Pro... I hope.

 

[Levyne]

Man that screen issue is starting to bug me....how bad will it look? Will have to see some demos in person I think

 

[The_Darkest_Red]

HOLY SHITI WAS WRONG

I WAS SO WRONG

I was just thinking about that 0% you threw out earlier today.

I won't buy this unless I can transfer my profile. Gotta keep that activity log.

 

[Galang]

What?!!!! Haha I love how they denied it just a few weeks ago. Not sure I'll upgrade unless there's a smaller version, but still great for those who prefer XL. :d

 

[Jonnyram]

As I recall I had to pay extra for the charger when I bought a phone in Japan, didn't come with one.

Japanese bullshit.

That has never happened to me, and I've bought five phones here.

 

[HYDE]

The first one looks better. Bigger screen, same resolution isn't necessarily a plus either.

Agreed, I guess my only new purchase will be the sexy purple one.

 

[dragonflys545]

So it's larger but no 2nd stick... WTF??!

 

[Franklinator]

Just get an USB charger, its dam cheap and its universal.

I'll look into it, thanks for the heads-up

 

[Sattori]

Y did NINTENDO show up 2 E3 again if they just choose 2 announce outside the event

 

[Whogie]

No AC adapter? What!?
Kinda' ugly. Not too surprised it doesn't have a second stick -- they're kinda' in too deep to reverse that decision.

Just bought a used 3DS since E3 failed to give any indication this would happen. I could return it, but I'll just keep it.

 

[Mairu]

I like how Nintendo purposefully makes the first version of their handheld small and ugly as shit so early adopters purchase the new one.

But the first DS was bigger than the DS Lite D:

Don't really see the big deal about this, it's just a bigger screen with the same resolution so it's not like games are going to look better on it

They're both ugly designs

 

[shira]

No adapter wtf???

 

[dr3upmushroom]

Yikes, that res is going to look like shit next to a Vita.

I still might get one, I'll have to see it in person though. In my opinion the current 3DS was already kind of iffy resolution-wise.

I wonder if it's coming out any time soon. Maybe holiday season in the US?

 

[EktorPR]

Hey guys, I don't get it. If I purchase a brand-new 3DS LL and haven't owned a DSi or 3DS before... HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO CHARGE IT?

 

[Jinfash]

retina display @ 2m

 

[Gospel]

I'm thinking this will multiplayer in Kid Icarus a little easier on the eyes. Wish the resolution had a bump but whatevs.

 

[lunch]

I really wish the 3DS store had accounts. I know I can transfer my games over, but that means I can't use the money from selling my original 3DS to buy the XL.

Ugh, I need to see how DS games would play on this thing. If it's any worse I'll be buying a used DS XL.

I'm hoping some sort of magic will make DS games actually look good on this thing so I don't need to buy an XL.

 

[Hale-XF11]

Wonder if they should have done this instead:

 

[Eusis]

Well, I hope part of the reason they didn't move Start/Select is because they plan a more streamlined Circle Pad Pro that lets you, I dunno, fold the second stick out and over the empty space under the buttons. I wanted those buttons moved half for comfort's sake, and half so they could stop treating Select as a damn mirror of Start.

 

[Zenaku]

Playing DS games on the 3DSLL in 1:1 mode will let you play games larger than a normal 3DS, and crisply.

EDIT: Iwata said the adapter will be sold separately from now on. I think he also said the adapter will be removed from the normal 3DS too, but I wasn't paying full attention at that point.

 

[Seik]

Hmmmm...

I'll bite. Do want my Zelda and Revelaitons in bigger screens.

Megaton.

 

[Salsa]

I actually quite like the design. Glad they got rid of the fugly two-color scheme for the different screens.

I'd like less round edges but I'll deal.