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[popsicle_sundays]

When is this supposed to come out in the US? I hope Gamestop does some sort of trade in program for current 3DS owners, that XL looks absolutely fantastic. My big issue with my 3DS was going from my Vita to the 3ds, the screen is so weak in comparison, this will help resolve most issues (aside from hands hurting also).

Still upset with no 2nd stick

 

[Guevara]

I guess I'll finally get a 3ds now.

Just as soon as they release a decent color. I'd expect bundles at year end.

 

[Wolfe]

I dunno. The whole device looks really cheap to me. The three weird buttons under the screen add to the cheap plastic look.

Maybe the whole device will look better irl, but so far I'm not really impressed.

I like how matte plastic = cheap plastic.

I'd take matte over glossy any day and the plastic nintendo uses has always been top notch.

When is this supposed to come out in the US? I hope Gamestop does some sort of trade in program for current 3DS owners, that XL looks absolutely fantastic. My big issue with my 3DS was going from my Vita to the 3ds, the screen is so weak in comparison, this will help resolve most issues (aside from hands hurting also).

Still upset with no 2nd stick

Dude really?

 

[Rich!]

When is this supposed to come out in the US?

Japan/UK/Europe = 28th July
USA/Canada = 18th August

 

[Zeeman]

Literally just bought my sexy purple 3DS a couple weeks ago, so I can wait until NA gets better colours, but damn this thing looks amazing

 

[beje]

I care a lot about size as I play with my 3DS pretty much everywhere so I'll stick with the OG version

Spoiler

until purple non-XL one is launched in Europe

Yeah, I carry a backpack or manpurse everywhere, but with an XL model I can't just close it and stick it in my back pocket for a little moment if I need my hands free.

 

[sakipon]

Comes with NOTHING. No charger at all.

You can't know that for sure. They've stressed there is no AC adapter for Europe but that doesn't count out a simple USB charging cable. We'll see.

 

[Glorified G]

When is this supposed to come out in the US? I hope Gamestop does some sort of trade in program for current 3DS owners, that XL looks absolutely fantastic. My big issue with my 3DS was going from my Vita to the 3ds, the screen is so weak in comparison, this will help resolve most issues (aside from hands hurting also).

Still upset with no 2nd stick

Before the 3DS price drop, Gamestop had a deal where you could trade in DS XL and get a 3DS for $99. I hope a similar deal happens.

 

[Alexios]

And yeah are we absolutely certain this thing CANNOT be charged without buying extra hardware in JP/EU if you don't already have a previous DS/3DS system? Maybe it just comes with a charging cable but no cradle or something?

 

[rozay]

This looks great, I always felt the 3DS screens were too small for the size of the device so this will make things better.

 

[Truth101]

And yeah are we absolutely certain this thing CANNOT be charged if you don't already have a previous DS/3DS system? Maybe it just comes with a cable but no cradle or something?

It doesn't comes with a cradle or charger in JP or EU

 

[EloquentM]

Is there a 'Must have 3DS games' thread or am I gonna have to make on to go along with my soon to be purchased 3DS XL?

look no further

 

[Jay Sosa]

Damn I really want to get one..but how important is the second stick?

Any wild guesses when or even if we'll ever see a 3DS XL redesign with dual sticks?

Cause I really don't feel like spending 200€ on a device that I will replace again in 2 years or that I have to buy a circle pad pro for just to be able to play all games.

 

[AgentOtaku]

Edges hurt my palms.

Ditto

Previews sealed the deal

Off-loading my 3DS as soon as I can

 

[StickSoldier]

Damn, wish Gamestop was doing a 3DS trade in deal for this, that's the only way I will purchase one on day 1....

 

[beje]

And yeah are we absolutely certain this thing CANNOT be charged if you don't already have a previous DS/3DS system? Maybe it just comes with a cable but no cradle or something?

Hmmmmm 3rd party AC chargers and USB chargers can be found every-fucking-where at 4€ a pop. And Nintendo themselves already promised they will have plenty of their own standalone chargers and charger+craddle bundles available since day 1.

 

[cosmicblizzard]

Damn I really want to get one..but how important is the second stick?

Any wild guesses when or even if we'll ever see a 3DS XL redesign with dual sticks?

Cause I really don't feel like spending 200€ on a device that I will replace again in 2 years or that I have to buy a circle pad pro for just to be able to play all games.

It's not.

 

[Azure Phoenix]

Looks like a DSi XL - which is to say it looks like it is comfortable to hold, has perfectly sized screens and is built like a tank. Now all Nintendo has to do is release that white one in Europe with a free AC adaptor and they've got my purchase sealed.

 

[FillerB]

And yeah are we absolutely certain this thing CANNOT be charged if you don't already have a previous DS/3DS system? Maybe it just comes with a cable but no cradle or something?

As has been said everywhere by now.

US: Charger included.
Everywhere else: Charger not included. Charger or cradle need to be bought separate.

If you look at the European packaging you can see a big warning message stating this.

 

[Dennis]

look no further

Thank you.

 

[JaseMath]

Might buy.

 

[Jay Sosa]

It's not.

So I'll be able to play all games without any problems? Then what's the point of the circle pad in the first place?

 

[Rodney McKay]

Was there ever any mention of changes/improvements to the d-pad?

I would like to know this as well. Is it as clicky/rattle-y as the original 3DS or is it improved at all?

 

[Shiggy]

Surely there must be some misreporting here. Does it come with a USB cable or something? If there is no way to charge it after use other than buying a separate charger, there are going to be a lot of unhappy customers and extremely negative first impressions.

There's a sign on the packshot:

 

[EloquentM]

So I'll be able to play all games without any problems? Then what's the point of the circle pad in the first place?

to get capcom to port monster hunter for JPN.

 

[Forever]

So I'll be able to play all games without any problems? Then what's the point of the circle pad in the first place?

The circle pad is an optional add on for a handful of titles. It lets lefties play Kid Icarus and it lets you play Resident Evil like a shooter, but it's totally not required. Resident Evil 4 didn't use dual analog either.

 

[Rich!]

I would like to know this as well. Is it as clicky/rattle-y as the original 3DS or is it improved at all?

A post I made earlier:

Just made this to show the extra room below the d-pad, and to prove that both the d-pad and circle pads are both the same size and most likely identical parts as the original, as they layer over perfectly:

There's a significant amount of extra room on the XL below the D-pad that isn't on the original 3DS, which should make it far, FAR easier to use.

 

[Totobeni]

Yeah I'm getting this, will give my 3DS to my sister kids.

Everyone wants a bigger screen nowadays.

Have you seen the latests Smartphones? My SIII's screen is almost as big as Vita's.

Is what is demanded by customers.

that very funny,because not long ago many were attacking Vita's size saying hugeness is one of it's biggest flaws here in Gaf.

 

[RPGCrazied]

I want to hear more about this screen filter. Like, is it adding anti-alasing, or blur effects? I'm curious.

 

[sakipon]

There's a sign on the packshot:

The label is about an AC adapter. There still might be another way to charge. Or not - but I'd prefer to wait for an official confirmation on that.

 

[Vyse The Legend]

Any pictures of the right-hand side?

 

[ASIS]

Honestly, i was like "cool".. but now I kinda need this upgrade. The extra battery life + screens = hhnnnng.

 

[Rodney McKay]

A post I made earlier:

I see. Well at the very least the extra space will make holding the system and using the d-pad at the same time easier, so maybe that will be enough.

I just wish Nintendo would go back to the d-pad they had on the GBA Micro. It just felt perfect to me.

 

[beje]

I want to hear more about this screen filter. Like, is it adding anti-alasing, or blur effects? I'm curious.

If I'm not mistaken, people are reporting some kind of "rounded" pixels instead of square ones so the image looks a little less rough. I think the GBA SP did the same trick.

 

[Criminal Upper]

Okay, those pics pushed me over the edge.

 

[dankir]

Is there going to be a circle pad pro add on for this? I want to play RE:R and other stuff on the way its supposed to be played.

 

[RPGCrazied]

If I'm not mistaken, people are reporting some kind of "rounded" pixels instead of square ones so the image looks a little less rough. I think the GBA SP did the same trick.

Interesting. I hope that helps with the jaggies. I wonder what games like Kid Icarus will look like on this screen.

 

[RooMHM]

There's a sign on the packshot:

What the?! GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR I'm on the verge of buying too... ;_;

 

[Rich!]

Is there going to be a circle pad pro add on for this? I want to play RE:R and other stuff on the way its supposed to be played.

I wouldn't count on it. And RE:R played just like RE 4 without the CPP. It was fine.

 

[Rich!]

What the?! GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR I'm on the verge of buying too... ;_;

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001VVYU8A/

£1.49. Problem solved.

edit - doh, double post. sorry.

 

[Forever]

Is there going to be a circle pad pro add on for this? I want to play RE:R and other stuff on the way its supposed to be played.

RE:R is supposed to be played with a single analog just like RE4.

 

[ghibli99]

I dunno. The whole device looks really cheap to me. The three weird buttons under the screen add to the cheap plastic look.

You have apparently never used the current 3DS with the inarguable abortions that are the Select/Home/Start "buttons".

 

[Shiggy]

RE:R is supposed to be played with a single analog just like RE4.

RE4 is supposed to be played with a pointer

 

[JakkuFurosu]

You have apparently never used the current 3DS with the inarguable abortions that are the Select/Home/Start "buttons".

They are the WORSE. Ive had mine since day1 and i still have to fumble about sometimes to hit them

 

[Easy_D]

RE4 is supposed to be played with a pointer

It's a tad too easy with Wiimote controls though. But damn if it ain't fun.

 

[Major Zero]

I'd get this day one if the color selection in the united states wasn't so bad. I think I'll wait for a bundle with white XL

 

[Glorified G]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001VVYU8A/

£1.49. Problem solved.

edit - doh, double post. sorry.

Nintendo should of skipped out on the stylus & sd card also, since some people are so comfortable buying additional accessories that should have came in the box in the first place.

 

[Edag Plata]

You have apparently never used the current 3DS with the inarguable abortions that are the Select/Home/Start "buttons".

I had to triple check when I first got the system to make sure the words weren't taped on.

 

[Skilletor]

I'm going to buy this so hard, it will fix the economy.

 

[Caelestis]

I really want one, but damn those color choices are painful. I hope they won't take long to release some new ones.