What was bad about the OG GBA? No backlit but... I loved that thing.Grimmy said:Worst Nintendo hardware ever? Even worse than the original GBA? That is really saying something...
What's the second worst?EatChildren said:Its the worst piece of hardware Nintendo has ever shipped, so I'm not surprised they're reviewing what is likely a crazy amount of valid returns.
Super Nintendo. Worst POS ever.Fantastical said:What's the second worst?
Nintendo's most shitty piece of hardware ever is Wii Speak it's just useless junk.Grimmy said:Worst Nintendo hardware ever? Even worse than the original GBA? That is really saying something...
They even told developers to stop using it, lol.[Nintex] said:Nintendo's most shitty piece of hardware ever is Wii Speak it's just useless junk.
Just wait untill Nintendo releases their first quarter earnings release later this week. They haven't sold shit.24FrameDaVinci said:Are we witnessing another "shocking" GAF moment? Let's read on...
[Nintex] said:Nintendo's most shitty piece of hardware ever is Wii Speak it's just useless junk.
Odama is all you need, peasant.jamesinclair said:Well to be fair, it had more support than the Gamecube microphone accessory.
24FrameDaVinci said:Are we witnessing another "shocking" GAF moment? Let's read on...
There are no hardware issues. There's one flaw in design. You're making a mountain out of a molehill.TheExplodingHead said:I honestly can't believe Nintendo allowed this to happen, hardware-issues wise. They need to fix the design flaw, release needed games and drop the price ASAP. Otherwise I can easily see this cluster of events snowballing into a situation that follows the 3DS forever. Third parties aren't piling on board as it is, and Nintendo needs to contain these issues sooner rather than later.
TheExplodingHead said:I honestly can't believe Nintendo allowed this to happen, hardware-issues wise. They need to fix the design flaw, release needed games and drop the price ASAP. Otherwise I can easily see this cluster of events snowballing into a situation that follows the 3DS forever. Third parties aren't piling on board as it is, and Nintendo needs to contain these issues sooner rather than later.
FTH said:There are no hardware issues. There's one flaw in design. You're making a mountain out of a molehill.
Because Iwata figured that to fix the software gaps they would need to delay everything and create an even larger black hole-sized gap for all three systems.Kerrby said:How about Nintendo gets some games out before they fix the hardware .
Gravijah said:What were some of the hardware faults of the Virtual Boy?
Gravijah said:What were some of the hardware faults of the Virtual Boy?
There are already (supposedly) fixes in the wild.
Do you have an eye disorder of some kind?Unicorn said:After finally trying it out at a gamestop, playing for five minutes, then trying to focus on real life... This seems entirely plausible.
tim.mbp said:I'm guessing it's the original firmware that's to blame. People probably aren't updating or reading the notice on the Amazon page.
A system software update has been released that improves the stability and connectivity of the Nintendo 3DS console. To perform the update: Select "System Settings" from the HOME Menu. Then select "Other Settings." Last, scroll to the right and select "System Update."
Well I understand this but you can't necessarily call that one flaw issues of hardware due to personal preference. If you use your 3DS as directed (ie playing it) you won't have to worry about scratching it.TheExplodingHead said:With all due respect, if I'm paying $250 for a handheld I don't appreciate having a screen scratched, when using it as directed. Under any circumstances. And hopefully I am making a mountain out of a molehill. But I personally won't be picking up a 3DS until I hear the console doesn't cut itself.
this..JWong said:Maybe it's the screen scratching problem.
But will they run Pokemon?east of eastside said:Don't worry, Imagination Technologies PowerVR 6 equipped mobile devices will kill portables no matter what Nintendo does.
hint: PowerVR 6 = PS3/360 equivalent visuals coming to smartphones, tablets, and set top boxes 2H 12.
Tegra 4 isn't sounding too bad either.
FTH said:Well I understand this but you can't necessarily call that one flaw issues of hardware due to personal preference. If you use your 3DS as directed (ie playing it) you won't have to worry about scratching it.
The flaw is already fixed in newer models apparently so, yeah. They even offer free solution, I personally care enough to where I don't need that.
That's a problem with all devices I think, even the Super AMOLED+ on my Galaxy S2 is quite useless in the sun.Fredrik said:Personally I'd say that the worst thing about the 3DS is that you can't use it outdoors a sunny day unless you're sitting in some heavy shadows. I tried gaming on the balcony but it's impossible to see anything, the only thing you see is yourself, it's like a mirror.
Which in my case has made it a portable which is only used indoors. I'm just sitting in the sofa, in the gaming room, which means that I could just as easily play on the PS3 instead. :/
Luckily for Nintendo Zelda Ocarina of Time 3D is better than anything I have on the PS3, otherwise it would probably just collect dust.
If you live in Europe and don't have a credit card(and that's quite common in Europe) you weren't able to buy these untill last friday when the pre-paid eShop cards finally came out.Incitemaybe said:Besides the battery life, I have no issues with the 3ds, what's with all the gnashing of teeth?
I've been enjoying Pilotwings, Dead or Alive, Links awakening, Donkey Kong 94, Pokemon Black and some other games and applications. Have none of you bought a launch console in your lives? There is nothing wrong with the games we have at the moment.
Do you spend every waking moment pining for new software and speeding through what you do have?
Peagles said:This is certainly interesting... I wonder if it is due to the screen scratches. I'm disappointed about that, but all the more glad I put a full Hori cover on it day one...
Working as intended?TheBez said:...the unit is within Nintendos design specification.
When you cut out parts of the full quote sure looks bad for Nintendo,24FrameDaVinci said:Working as intended?
as long as the upper screen locks into place, the unit is within Nintendos design specification.
There's a really strong buildup starting next month, imo. All a matter of preference of course.TheExplodingHead said:Fair enough, good to hear it's fixed in newer models. My only other issue is lack of games, but that'll probably be satisfied when Kid Icarus comes out (granted it's any good).
Are you sure? I'm using my iPhone quite often outside, I haven't compared it to the the 3DS side by side though but I can't remember it being this bad. But maybe it is, I need to check it today, I'll do a side by side comparison.[Nintex] said:That's a problem with all devices I think, even the Super AMOLED+ on my Galaxy S2 is quite useless in the sun.
I think Apple uses IPS screens and those should perform better outside than LED.Fredrik said:Are you sure? I'm using my iPhone quite often outside, I haven't compared it to the the 3DS side by side though but I can't remember it being this bad. But maybe it is, I need to check it today, I'll do a side by side comparison.
Could Pokemon save them?[Nintex] said:Just wait untill Nintendo releases their first quarter earnings release later this week. They haven't sold shit.
And it´s still a big problem.Izayoi said:Oh, the hinge thing again. We went through this at launch time already.
Oh this got me good. I'm chuckling like a schoolgirl huffing nitrous.FTH said:Well I understand this but you can't necessarily call that one flaw issues of hardware due to personal preference. If you use your 3DS as directed (ie playing it) you won't have to worry about scratching it.
The flaw is already fixed in newer models apparently so, yeah. They even offer free solution, I personally care enough to where I don't need that.
How so? It still locks into place.Beam said:And it´s still a big problem.
LuchaShaq said:The scratch lines due to simply closing the system should be enough for nintendo to recall and redesign.
outunderthestars said:Why recall when they can release the 3ds lite next year and get most of you to buy another one?