Yep! Tried resizing, moving the icon, restarting 3DS, deleting extra data
that's... wow
lol
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3DS XL First Impressions/Previews
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that's... wow
lol
Dammit, I don't like my chances of convincing the Warehouse that the unit is faulty... May have to live with it. It's only especially noticeable when using the browser..
shouldn't be a problem, unless the clerk is a dick
Baconsammy
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If you dont play a lot of games that share one similarly colored screen, I'd say ignore it. I have a lot of DS puzzle titles that split the screen, so for me it was truly awful to have one yellow screen and the other pretty much white. Now they're both yellow-ish, which still isn't what I'd want, but at least they're matched.
Just make sure you have about 30 minutes to kill. That's how long both of my transfers took.
chickdigger802
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holy fuck. am i going crazy or does pokemon black icon shake on the 3ds?
No other ds game does that!
=O
No other ds game does that!
=O
It's a DSi enhanced game, which can have animated icons (similar to how almost all DSiWare games have animated icons). 3DS runs DS games like a DSi would, so the icon is animated on 3DS as well.
GreatMightySymp
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Picked up mine today (red version, trading in my original color blue for the GS trade-in offer) along with SM3DL (picking up KHDD tomorrow using some of the trade-in return).
I had a bunch of issues with the original build-wise (scratching screens, dust behind the screens, etc.), so luckily there any issues that I can see. Both screens appear to be warm uniformly, which is fine by me since I disliked the cool color my original 3DS had.
Only played SM3DL and NSMB2 (digital) on it, but both games seems to be play fine. Nice not having to strain while wearing my glasses anymore while playing, that's for sure.
(Gonna have to print out that page from GS's website tomorrow, since the guy wanted to say it was for the original 3DS only. >.>)
DD tomorrow using some of the trade-in return).I had a bunch of issues with the original build-wise (scratching screens, dust behind the screens, etc.), so luckily there any issues that I can see. Both screens appear to be warm uniformly, which is fine by me since I disliked the cool color my original 3DS had.
Only played SM3DL and NSMB2 (digital) on it, but both games seems to be play fine. Nice not having to strain while wearing my glasses anymore while playing, that's for sure.
(Gonna have to print out that page from GS's website tomorrow, since the guy wanted to say it was for the original 3DS only. >.>)
You should try ordering one from Amazon, I did two days ago and just received an e-mail telling me to expect it on September 4th (my birthday actually
), and I used free shipping so they surely have some in stock right now.chickdigger802
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It's a DSi enhanced game, which can have animated icons (similar to how almost all DSiWare games have animated icons). 3DS runs DS games like a DSi would, so the icon is animated on 3DS as well.
god damn...
wait how many dsi enhanced games are there? First time i've ever heard of them lol. I do recall black and white had video chat or something...
eighty(one)
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I would get something like those on my old (aqua/purple) 3DS screens. They wouldn't come off with a cleaning cloth, but they would with a little screen solution and rag...
It was like they were little hardened particulates....whether from sneezing, talking, blowing into the mic or anything else. Dunno, haven't gotten any scratches or marks (like the OG screen lines) on my replacement XL or launch day XL.
Launch day 3DS XL vs store replacement XL:
I will say that my launch day XL had a cooler screen and looser bottom plate, d pad and looser hinge. The 3D also seemed easily "distorted by a wavy pattern and also ghosting" and I was disappointed that I couldn't find and keep a steady sweet spot., where it was never a problem on the OG 3DS. The replacement has a really sturdy/stiff hinge, barely any snap/crack noise when opening and locking its positions - and really, really clean/good 3D (easy sweet spot, easy to keep) - which led me to wonder now: were my previous top XL screens misaligned/defective?
No scratches though
OctoWara289
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When do we get 1st week North American sales figures?
Baconsammy
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The real bonus of DSi Enhanced games is that they take advantage of real networking encryption protocols offered by the DSi/XL/3DS/3DSXL.
chickdigger802
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eighty(one)
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paCenhQLrtk
Phew!
I feel good about the 3DS XL durability.....for the most part
In that video they slow down time and drop the XL on its face/side/regular all from its open position. 3 individual drops! :O
Phew!
I feel good about the 3DS XL durability.....for the most part
In that video they slow down time and drop the XL on its face/side/regular all from its open position. 3 individual drops! :O
matthewrex
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Hey guys, quick question.
How is everyone's standby time with their new XLs? It seems like mine drains all the way in 24-48 hours of standby. Is that normal/acceptable/busted? This is with the networking switch still on, etc. Just trying to get a feel.
I don't seem to remember my OG 3DS croaking so quick, so I just wanted to get an idea about others.
How is everyone's standby time with their new XLs? It seems like mine drains all the way in 24-48 hours of standby. Is that normal/acceptable/busted? This is with the networking switch still on, etc. Just trying to get a feel.
I don't seem to remember my OG 3DS croaking so quick, so I just wanted to get an idea about others.
Baconsammy
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With networking on, it's going to drain really fast. With it off I can get a few days.
That was painful to watch. But it survived beautifully. Anyone that whines about the wobble on their hinge should watch that and see why it's important.
RPGCrazied
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Thank you! I was afraid to be putting any type of liquid on the top screen, but I used a little dab on a cleaning cloth and tried it, most if not all of them came off! I have one tiny one that seems to not clean off. Oh well.
Looks like new again!
KennyLinder
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I have a balance on my E-Shop account. Does that get transferred across when I do a system transfer from 3DS onto 3DS XL?
Cjdamon042
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First thing that came to my mind too haha
CrunchinJelly
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I noticed a line of what looked like marks from a pin on my top screen today. Right in line with the left and right side of the touch screen bezel.
Lucky my Hori screen protectors came today and fitted with no issues. Lifting the protector with some tape and using another bit of tape to trap dust is a life saver though.
Lucky my Hori screen protectors came today and fitted with no issues. Lifting the protector with some tape and using another bit of tape to trap dust is a life saver though.
You guys gotta check out this color comparison of the original 3ds and the 3ds XL:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXVAsnAvDaw
It really shows how the warmer screens make the colors pop a lot more. The og 3ds' colors really seem washed out and bland. Can't go back to that.
Also check this video out both Vita and 3ds XL MGS 3D intros side-by-side:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bxlra5dfsJo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXVAsnAvDaw
It really shows how the warmer screens make the colors pop a lot more. The og 3ds' colors really seem washed out and bland. Can't go back to that.
Also check this video out both Vita and 3ds XL MGS 3D intros side-by-side:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bxlra5dfsJo
eighty(one)
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GhostTrick
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Important question guys ! I'm planning to buy a 3DS XL tomorrow, but I want to know,, when you do system transfer, does it transfer your friend code and your activity log ?
Baconsammy
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I noticed a line of what looked like marks from a pin on my top screen today. Right in line with the left and right side of the touch screen bezel.
Lucky my Hori screen protectors came today and fitted with no issues. Lifting the protector with some tape and using another bit of tape to trap dust is a life saver though.
My first XL had that. Looked more like pitting than scratching, but the end result is the same (bad). I can't believe this problem is still with us.
Friend code and all your friends, yes. No idea about Activity Log. I never use it, but since the transfer moves every other piece of info stored on your internal memory, I would doubt they'd skip this.
Mrcapcom
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And does it transfer all your streetpass data would like to know this as well :-D
Hnngg. Can't wait for those to be released. While the XL is more comfortable than the og 3ds, it's just too damn thin. My natural thumb position lies somewhere in the middle of the touch screen, not where the buttons are now.
3D Land, best game of the system.New 3DS owner. Psyched to be.
If I can only buy one: NSMB 2 or Super Mario 3D?
New 3DS owner. Psyched to be.
If I can only buy one: NSMB 2 or Super Mario 3D?
Probably Super Mario Land 3D. I would have said otherwise before beating NSMB 2, but now that I've beaten it I find myself going back to Mario Land to get better times and more coins on levels I've already beaten. I think Mario Land has a touch more meat.
For the record, I started them both at the same time.
Baconsammy
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New 3DS owner. Psyched to be.
If I can only buy one: NSMB 2 or Super Mario 3D?
3D Land by a million miles.
oh yeah.
They ain't gonna get me to setup WEP to get DQ9 online
If you have a router with dd-wrt (and maybe other), you can set up a virtual access point with wep. Meaning, you don't have to sacrifice your wpa2 encrypted access point to use it.
Starsunder
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New 3DS owner. Psyched to be.
If I can only buy one: NSMB 2 or Super Mario 3D?
If you love 2D Mario, NSMB2. If you don't or are only lukewarm on it, then SM3D Land. I prefer NSMB2 by a large margin, but people seem really taken with 3D Land.
New 3DS owner. Psyched to be.
If I can only buy one: NSMB 2 or Super Mario 3D?
3D Land, definitely. NSMB2 is a great game as well but if you have to choose stick with the better one
Vinsanity.
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New 3DS owner. Psyched to be.
If I can only buy one: NSMB 2 or Super Mario 3D?
3D Land
This.
The Elite
BOSS
This is correct.
Even though I like NSMB2 more than 3D Land when it comes to gameplay, I'm going to have to agree.
JaseMath
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That's how I was leaning. Good to hear!
Baconsammy
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Suffice it to say, if you're a Mario fan, the 3DS XL is your wet dream. 2D Mario - check. 3D Mario - check. Mario Kart - check. Paper Mario within a couple months - check.
vagabondarts
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Super Mario Bros NES- check
Super Mario Land 1, & 2 Gameboy- check
Super Mario Land 1, & 2 Gameboy- check
StickSoldier
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3D Land is the best 3DS game by far imo. I absolutely fucking loved that game.
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