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[Nintendo Direct] 3DS XL (90% larger screen, 4GB SD, better battery) OP has details
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Waddaya mean?!? Crayola Blue and Fire Engine Red.....yeah...white would have been beautiful, but well, considering the price and the adapter, it will do for now.
BruiserBear
Banned
The original 3DS is not exactly a looker in the modern electronics world, but they've still managed to make the second version even less attractive. I think Nintendo deserves some recognition for that accomplishment.
I think the DSi is one of Nintendo's best-designed handhelds, from the hardware side of things. Up there with the GB Pocket.
lol, that's not a DSi.
Mickdundee96
Member
Yeah, I get what you mean regarding clours and that they could be better... but a machine primarily playing games will never be taken seriously.
They are a device to play games on. Not a statement about who you are or define you.
Battersea Power Station
Member
I'm a little out of touch with gaming and starting to post back on this side of the forum: is there any talk of a F-Zero for the 3DS?
None whatsoever. (Unfortunately)
If there was, I think you would have noticed.
It'd probably be worse if they doubled (well, quadrupled) the resolution but everything or near-everything ran at the original anyway. Just look at PSP games unfiltered, or even them filtered but compared to the Vita: the resolution bump would be worthless.
#FAIL
evilromero
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RawkHawk2010
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Swapnote.
soulassssns
Banned
E3 now makes no sense.
also, cool they fixed the bottom 3 buttons.
EDIT:
Why would it make no sense?
I'm guessing the fact they didn't announce it then.
Why didn't they announce the XL at E3? The Nintendo Direct was in the same month, they most likely planned to reveal it then, so why not at E3 instead, during the 3DS Conference? That would have got some big attention.
Same question for Layton 3DS.
Honestly, I think we can safely assume Nintendo is done with E3 in terms of making it the focal point of their annual attention.
Nintendo have discovered Nintendo Direct, and without access to actual figures or stats to prove any point, I would imagine they're satisfied they are able to reach people the same way through Nintendo Direct than they are at E3.
That information still gets out there, with the added benefit that Nintendo can dictate when and how it wants to do things. I still think the bulk of the Wii U information we're currently missing will come from a Nintendo Direct dropped onto the internet with a day or two's notice, rather than any major conferences or trade shows.
As much as I love the build up and anticipation to E3 it's a direction I'm satisfied with, as it means Nintendo is able to feed is information in a relatively high profile and contained way all year round. And the fact I want to buy a 3DS XL isn't impacted because they didn't announce it at E3.
Nintendo have discovered Nintendo Direct, and without access to actual figures or stats to prove any point, I would imagine they're satisfied they are able to reach people the same way through Nintendo Direct than they are at E3.
That information still gets out there, with the added benefit that Nintendo can dictate when and how it wants to do things. I still think the bulk of the Wii U information we're currently missing will come from a Nintendo Direct dropped onto the internet with a day or two's notice, rather than any major conferences or trade shows.
As much as I love the build up and anticipation to E3 it's a direction I'm satisfied with, as it means Nintendo is able to feed is information in a relatively high profile and contained way all year round. And the fact I want to buy a 3DS XL isn't impacted because they didn't announce it at E3.
Hot Coldman
Banned
Yo they dedicated an E3 conference to that thing and that went swimmingly yeah
Just mix everything up
I think the DSi is one of Nintendo's best-designed handhelds, from the hardware side of things. Up there with the GB Pocket.
That mockup looks horribly uncomfortable to hold.
There will be one, you can 100% count on it, but it will be closer to launch.
blu
Wants the largest console games publisher to avoid Nintendo's platforms.
The wiiU-dedicated ND just before the conference was fine.
Hot Coldman
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outunderthestars
Banned
Agreed. Just looking at that makes my hands hurt.
The reasoning behind this is *puts thinking cap on*
Think of this as advertising. E3 happened and within 2 or so weeks since then the news has kind of died down about E3 and everything that went on. The big reveal for Nintendo at E3 was the Wii U and now everyones slowly stopping talking about what happened, they come with yet another brilliant direct and get people talking about them again. Add to that the 3DSLL announcement and you've got massive advertising for literally no cost. It's a brilliant way to get people talking again and I love the way they're doing these directs <3
I've been really wanting a 3DSXL but with no 2nd analog meaning only bigger picture I think i'm going to pass for now. I really haven't been having a problem with games on the regular 3DS so I think i'm going to pass on this.
I may try and sell my current one to get one of those purple 3DS though, love that purple.
I may try and sell my current one to get one of those purple 3DS though, love that purple.
Doesn't Nintendo usually have a thing around the time that TGS occurs? I wouldn't be surprised if exactly that happens.
They had a little conference last year before TGS because they didn't show up there, and they do have a press event sometimes before the release of a new console (in fall) to announce the price and release date.
CrunchinJelly
formerly cjelly
I really don't get why people keep saying this... there are like a half dozen games that use the CPP as an optional input. Nintendo barely shipped the thing... it was pretty obvious they were not going to make a big thing of dual analogues going forward.
Well whatever they do, my tickets for the hype train are as good as bought.
The magic of squaring things.
AndyMoogle
Member
That has to be bullshit. I don't remember my DSL lasting anywhere near 15 hours. It was more like 8 hours, and that was on the second or third brightness level out of four.
a) Area
b) DSi XL. Sure some games can look worse, but for the most part it'll be good.
Yes I know that but I would like to own a device that I feel looks nice and goes with my other electronics.
Could be my OCD but I like most of the tech items I own to be minimalist.
Minimalist = modern.
JoshuaJSlone
Member
The pixels will be larger, yeah. Whether that looks worse depends on the person and the game.
RPGCrazied
Member
I hope we don't have to wait until EU launch to get an unboxing, or a closer look at the real thing. The press pics and that video really doesn't show it off.
RPGCrazied
Member
Not that I have one, but I read if you turn off power savings mode, it helps with the colors. I don't know if thats true or not, but try it.
They can't increase the volume more? I'm pretty sure they have enough space in it
I'd actually pay 50 on top for double battery capacity
That was fixed with like the first system update. Colors were indeed washed out at first.
Were in the time of consistent handheld revisions and at this point, regardless if it has major uses or not, we want our moneys worth and adding a bigger screen AND dual analogs would have been a major thing. Plus the CPP is an add on, which of course is going to limit its support. On the other hand building a 2nd analog into the 3DSXL would have made it a part of the system and would have meant more support for it going forward from developers. With the poor color choices and only bigger screen i think its a pass for now. I certainly want a bigger screen, but I can certainly hold out a couple years for another revision or at least better color choice and price drop or bundle.
Pretty much every two months now.
K
kittens
Unconfirmed Member
YES. My two favorite handhelds ever.
Nah, it't still not the same as for example DSi. I played Pokemon Black head to head on 3DS and DSi, and the colors still looked much worse on the 3DS, even after the update.
IMO the screen is just shitty.
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