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.
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.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.
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.
Science.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.
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.Yeah the bottom blue does look better.
Guess we will find out once hands-on videos come out.
MCV said:The upcoming 3DS XL can now be pre-ordered for just £169.97 from online retailer GameStop.
Price war begins! From MCV:
I am a bit excited about pre-ordering this, but now I'm reading that here in Europe the charger is not included? Isn't this a bit cheap Nintendo?
I have a DS lite, but I've read people saying that this charger is not compatible...
I am a bit excited about pre-ordering this, but now I'm reading that here in Europe the charger is not included? Isn't this a bit cheap Nintendo?
I have a DS lite, but I've read people saying that this charger is not compatible...
The DS lite one isn't compatible.
I just brought a £1.50 DSi/3DS usb charging cable from Amazon. That'll do fine.
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.
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.
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. "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.
I really need to see this thing in action, especially for DS games. I could sell my 3DS and my beloved DSi for this if it ticks all the boxes visually.
Come on Amazon, drag those prices down.
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.
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.
Amazon UK.
Unlike amazon USA, they sell the consoles themselves and will price match other sites.
Amazon UK.
Unlike amazon USA, they sell the consoles themselves and will price match other sites.
Don't forget to click the "tell us about a lower price" link on the Amazon UK product page!
Can't on my phone! Will do later though, I want that £12 reduction!
Everything. EVERYTHING.Any news on whether or not profile information and activity logs will be transferable from a 3DS to one of these yet?
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
Silver looks ugly. You either go white or go red.
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
So we still dont know how much will it cost in Europe?
So we still dont know how much will it cost in Europe?
Wait, seriously? Is there a source for this? Suddenly I feel $200 struggling to escape from my pockets.
EDIT: Found the info on a few Nintendo websites, this is great news!
224 Euros I'd assume? Haven't any European sites listed it yet?
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!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.
224 Euros I'd assume? Haven't any European sites listed it yet?
A new challenger approaches...
£167.95 @ thehut & zavvi
Zing! Just got it for £157.95 using code SUMMERSAVER.