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3DS "under review" (temp not being sold direct) at Amazon [Up: Under Review Again]
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Wrestlemania
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The marks on the screen protector will eventually become permanent, albeit with the benefit of being more easily replaced than the actual screen.evildede said:I have the same problem as everyone else with their 3DS. It wasn't a permanent scratch yet though. Solution: I bought screen protectors, and I am not worried anymoreNo issues ever since. The marks appear on the screen protector itself but can be rubbed off. Mine is a launch unit btw.
There's a big thread about it.Anabuhabkuss said:
velvet_nitemare
Member
FTH said:
I said wow.
Jinfash
needs 2 extra inches
Between the screen issue and the very restricting 3D view angle, I think I can safely say that this is most high maintainance handheld I've owned and least comfortable I've been using one. Being forced to use a screen protector and wedging a piece of cloth every time I close the system is kind of ridiculous. And due to geographical issues, I'm not sure any Nintendo division will pay attention to me. So it looks like I'm gonna be stuck with this situation until the eventual redesign.
Well, the scratching problem, although annoying and shouldn't have passed to the final unit, is easy to fix.
Just stick two small black piece of plastic on the top screen where the bezel's lower corner make contact and you will be safe. No need for anything else.
Jinfash said:
Just stick two small black piece of plastic on the top screen where the bezel's lower corner make contact and you will be safe. No need for anything else.
SMT
this show is not Breaking Bad why is it not Breaking Bad? it should be Breaking Bad dammit Breaking Bad
Amazon is calling out Nintendo, we might see a 3DS revision sooner than expected.
Go Amazon! They are basically saying: ''We don't sell shit products that come defective''.
Exactly, Nintendo should eat it.
Go Amazon! They are basically saying: ''We don't sell shit products that come defective''.
Lonely1 said:
Exactly, Nintendo should eat it.
IndieJones
Member
Is it worth noting that only the black 3DS is under review? The blue one doesn't have this notification.
Aqua Blue 3DS superiority confirmed.
Aqua Blue 3DS superiority confirmed.
UncleSporky
Member
Wow, thread. Wow.
Amazon is calling out Nintendo for being shitty? RIP 3DS? Don't buy this terrible system?
Apparently only the black 3DS is under review, so that must mean the blue 3DS is just fine with no hardware issues, right? That black one was shoddy and poorly made, but the blue ones, those are selling well and a shining example of how to make a high quality handheld.
That's the takeaway from this thread, right? All those people reconsidering buying one ought to just nab the blue one!
Amazon is calling out Nintendo for being shitty? RIP 3DS? Don't buy this terrible system?
Apparently only the black 3DS is under review, so that must mean the blue 3DS is just fine with no hardware issues, right? That black one was shoddy and poorly made, but the blue ones, those are selling well and a shining example of how to make a high quality handheld.
That's the takeaway from this thread, right? All those people reconsidering buying one ought to just nab the blue one!
SMT
this show is not Breaking Bad why is it not Breaking Bad? it should be Breaking Bad dammit Breaking Bad
Ulchie said:
Walmart is going to sell them for $198 in Canada starting July 28, according to Redflagdeals, but I'm still not biting as I know this model is a just a beta guinea pig tester.
I'll wait until the slim if I have to.
Cheap cameras, a cheap small screen, crappy viewing angle, like no, sorry.
TheNatural
My Member!
It's amazing how stupid some of the design problems are for systems that are released. PS2 had big problems with the laser and DRE. 360 had RROD's a plenty. And 3DS has a design that scratches the screen and the hinges are loose. Seriously companies, get your fucking shit together before you release a product.
Jinfash
needs 2 extra inches
I'm seriously thinking about that, as I've began looking for the least ugly plastics to apply. But I doubt it'll make more satisfied with the product overall, quite the opposite actually, I'm sure I'll hate it a bit more every time I look at them. Which is quite disheartening, because underneath that rushed case is an absolutely amazing system that I should use more often. (I havent completed any of my 5 games)Lonely1 said:
Edit:
I wish anyone who went with the "piece of plastic" solution would post pics.
If Nintendo actually had a public relations department this situation wouldn't even be taking place. This sucks for gamers because less sales means less games in general. Yet I'm glad in part Nintendo will potentially be hurt by this. The only thing they clearly understand is sales numbers. The worse the hit there the more likely they are to wake up and address the issue. At least I hope they address things but seeing as this is Nintendo it's difficult to guess what will happen.
Jsquared77
Member
I did a bumper mod from this video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EXc4Wlp6js
It not perfect but it seems to work. After I did it I put the 3DS in my pocket and walked around a bit(which it what usually causes the marks/scratches for me) and there were none to be found.
Like I said it's not perfect but it works.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EXc4Wlp6js
It not perfect but it seems to work. After I did it I put the 3DS in my pocket and walked around a bit(which it what usually causes the marks/scratches for me) and there were none to be found.
Like I said it's not perfect but it works.
Tarin02543
Member
I have the wobbly screen too and it has not really bothered me since. I was angry when I discovered it immediately after opening up the packaging but I've managed to supress my frustrations since.
UncleSporky
Member
Wobbly screen is intentional and normal. It's so the system doesn't develop a hinge crack.
If it's so loose that you can shake it slightly and the screen folds back to completely flat, then you have grounds to call Nintendo. Otherwise it's as intended.
If it's so loose that you can shake it slightly and the screen folds back to completely flat, then you have grounds to call Nintendo. Otherwise it's as intended.
JakkuFurosu
Member
UncleSporky said:
source? (not calling you a liar I just see this statement thrown around alot and never seen Ninty say this)
I see this said alot saying this was the fix for DSs yet ive never had a problem.
You cant expect nintendo to ship this unit with AR fishing (just a example) where you need to shake the console and expect this wobble (it actually makes me nervous to use such features. A"snapping" back and forth cause of a wobbly hinge cant be good). and when Nintendo even stated you can lose the sweetspot pretty easily (ill dig around for quote but it was a pretty small room for play) for 3d this directly opposes that.
Jsquared77
Member
Duxxy3 said:
Yes it does, but you would never notice unless you look precisely at that angle. And when would you ever?
I'm holding out for nintendo or someone to release aftermarket (larger) bumpers that you can slap in. For now this works.
And BTW I bought my 3DS on July 1st from a store that has a constant stream of them coming in. So it would appear that a "fix" from N has not hit the market yet.
Game shortage aside why does everyone on GAF hate the 3DS so much? Like legit hating it. I'm a Nintendo fan slighted way too often and I love the device.
Remember original DS first year? Nintendo handhelds take a while for real software lineups to show up guys...
and this scratching... stop slamming your system closed? I've never so much as had a smudge on my top screen and I've used it for DS games (Dragon Quest V playthrough) and 3DS games (Just cleared Ocarina of time) so it has seen a few hours of use.
The only legit bitching I have for the system is how fucking awful the battery is, you guys are just wanting them to fail.
Remember original DS first year? Nintendo handhelds take a while for real software lineups to show up guys...
and this scratching... stop slamming your system closed? I've never so much as had a smudge on my top screen and I've used it for DS games (Dragon Quest V playthrough) and 3DS games (Just cleared Ocarina of time) so it has seen a few hours of use.
The only legit bitching I have for the system is how fucking awful the battery is, you guys are just wanting them to fail.
UncleSporky
Member
The fixing of the hinge crack might be an assumption, but it's a natural one. As for a source that a wobbly hinge is normal and intentional:JackFrost said:
http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/systems/3ds/en_na/ts_system.jsp
ibu
Member
The solution on my 3DS. Cheers "I Need Scissors"
http://www.abload.de/img/img_0738mn1z.jpg
Works great, and the 3DS closes brilliantly.
Disclaimer: hi-res pic and on iPad, can't compress.
http://www.abload.de/img/img_0738mn1z.jpg
Works great, and the 3DS closes brilliantly.
Disclaimer: hi-res pic and on iPad, can't compress.
SuperSonic1305
Member
Thanks for beta testing the 3DS guys.
JakkuFurosu
Member
UncleSporky said:
good stuff. That leaves me pretty confident that they will tighten this up. (it got to the point where certain games I would wedge a piece o0f paper in between hinge to prevent wobble....but this in no way can be good for a solution and only cause a crack or make it more wobbly).
A tightend hinge, no smudges or sparkles I will be one happy camper (moreso if their was software that interests me....but i knew going in this would be the case for awhile)
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