Funnily enough, the model with cover plate you had to photoshop to take a look at I've owned for over 2 years. Importing is the best.I attempted to Photoshop that black one without the boxart
You can also import all the plates.
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$99 New 3DS Black Friday Deal
- Thread starter mightynine
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You can also import all the plates.
PHOENIXZERO
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Shame it'll probably sell out instantly online and there's no way in hell I'm going out on Black Friday, experiencing that once was more than enough.
I'm expecting some major Wii U BF deals too since retailers have four or so months to clear stock and this is the best time to do it.
I'm expecting some major Wii U BF deals too since retailers have four or so months to clear stock and this is the best time to do it.
Was that or black. Kinda wanted something a little different.
Empyrean Heaven
Member
So yeah, definitely in? Any preorder pages up yet? Also, how much should I expect to pay for those sweet Zelda black faceplaces?
MikeE21286
Member
I have an XL and I kind of want one still
Duxxy3
Member
Nintendo has not yet confirmed this, but early rumors & speculation point to ZERO backwards compatibility, physical or digital. The hardware is completely different as well. If you want to play 3DS games, this is as good as it gets (unless you want the XL).
If by that you mean the Super Famicom color configuration, then yes. All New Nintendo 3DSes (non-XL) seem to have that. Unless they're doing something different for this specific model.
For Pokémon? I dunno. It won't make the game run any better, cause I guess GameFreak consistently forgets they are a Nintendo company. As far as XY and ORAS go, the New 3DS doesn't handle it better than the older ones. Game freak has done next to zero optimization as far as speed goes, and as far as features as far as I know there is no Amiibo functionality in the game either.
As someone who owns 4 N3DS in black and white, yes the bottom screen still scuffs the crap out of the top screen no matter what if carried in a pocket. I have 2 "pocket" consoles with scuffed screens, and two "home" consoles that have never been in a pocket, those are scratch free.¯_(ツ_/¯
You'd think nintendos last dual screen console would have figured this out, but nah. Lol
I'll be getting the black version. I already have the white Animal Crossing one. But this will be a back up in case something happens to my white one.
I hope they sell this at walmart. I have a random $25 gift card that was given to me. I would be overjoyed with a $75 new3DS.
I hope they sell this at walmart. I have a random $25 gift card that was given to me. I would be overjoyed with a $75 new3DS.
TheOfficeMut
Unconfirmed Member
Repeating because I'd really like this answered as far as performance and waiting for a console version of Pokemon Sun/Moon are concerned.
Hmmm. The last time I went to a brick and mortar store for a Black Friday deal, I got a black Gamecube at Walmart for $100 to replace my broken purple one I got at launch. Could it be time again to go searching for a Nintendo console at a local store on Black Friday? I'm sorely tempted by that black n3DS but truthfully I would prefer being able to get this deal online. Oh well. Maybe it's time to venture out into the insanity again ;-)
ORAS had no enhancements and the Sun and Moon demo had none. Expect nothing from the final retail version.
I think it's a much better system overall, but specifically for Pokémon you wouldn't get much out of it.
As I said earlier, no noticeable difference. Game freak needs more oversight from Nintendo with things like this. It being just as slow was a huge disappointment for me with ORAS.
I swear it's like Gamefreak forgets they're a Nintendo company. Little to no street pass, amiibo, actual hardware support. We probably won't get Pokémon switch until at least late 2019 cause they're so incompetent when it comes to Nintendo hardware.
TheOfficeMut
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PassiveObserver
Member
Does the white N3DS get scuffed up/dirty easily? Most of my electronics are white so I'm leaning that direction, but the black looks clean af and is more exclusive.
It gets dirty/shows dirt a lot faster than the black, that's for sure. The black is also just a cleaner design that works better with the majority of cover plates.
sixteen-bit
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Greatest Ever
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Probably because they're not
mightynine
Member
Added.
Not even. On big displays it doesn't matter that much due to the fact that to wash out the screen you have to move more to the sides or top/bottom. Some are worse than others.
But smaller displays suffer more since it requires smaller shifts to see it wash out.
I don't know much about the 3DS TN tech but from my own personal experiences. Also IPS screens are cheap now.
I got lucky with 2 ips screens.... White balance though is different. -_- meh oh well, my main focus is the top screen anyways
No scuffs or staining on mine at all, and it's from Nov 2014. Fading is basically imperceptible compared to my much newer one.
Well, they only develop for Nintendo consoles, so it'd be nice if they actually fully utilized them for once. Like they used to in the Gameboy days.
It's ridiculous that Sun & Moon have zero New 3DS enhancements.
Look if it was any other poster, I would assume this is sarcastic bait, but you have shown to have a penchant for this kind of... silliness...
They released a game on XB1, PS4 and PC just last year. They've also done mobile stuff.
RampagingSoul
Member
I knew someone would post this.
I probably tell my little brother about this. He was considering upgrading his 3DS and this would be a good Christmas gift for him to ask for.
LordOcidax
Member
The perfect gift for my daughter.
FantasticMrFoxdie
Mumber
well daaamn i'm in
How could I forget the worldwide phenomenon known as Tembo the elephant. The point I was trying to make is primarily they are the Pokémon company. They make games for Nintendo's portable consoles. Their largest product by far is a Nintendo product. There is no reason for gimped hardware support and their completely asinine view on Pokémon Amiibo (no sounds in Mario maker.. restrictions all around.. why can't we use Pokémon amiibo on Sun & Moon? Because GameFreak pretends both Amiibo and the New 3DS don't exist.)
It's annoying how anti-Nintendo Gamefreak has become. Nintendo bends over backwards to get their best hardware out at a cheap price for their game. Meanwhile GameFreak doesn't provide a thing as far as extended hardware support.
There's simply no reason for the slow load times and lack of full 3D in Sun & Moon. It's really annerving and I believe more people should be pissed about it. The framerate on the 3DS Pokémon in 3D is unbearable. Not only is it not fixed with the New model, but the super stable 3D doesn't even work at all. They literally didn't change the programming for the new console AT ALL.
Too bad besides white the color choices are awfulThe optional charging cradles for these are pretty classy.
why did you never make a black small one, Nintendo?! Cow Mengde
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I need one. Someone remind me on Black Friday.
mugurumakensei
Member
My 3DS xl stick is wearing out. time to get a new 3ds even if it's a downsize in screen.
Except my 3DS almost never balances right in itThe optional charging cradles for these are pretty classy.
Haha, true. Hopefully they fix that design flaw with the Switch.
Is this preventable if a piece of cloth is placed between the screens?
Simply astounded every time I remember this. Nintendo is terrible, but they make great games.
PHOENIXZERO
Member
I wouldn't be surprised if $99.99 becomes its permanent price before too long. The Switch is absolutely meant to fill both roles as a console and handheld.
I don't know if I'm really in, I have way too many games as it is and my Vita has showed me that I'm pretty much over handhelds with how little I've actually played it outside my home.
I don't know if I'm really in, I have way too many games as it is and my Vita has showed me that I'm pretty much over handhelds with how little I've actually played it outside my home.