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[raven777]

some bigger renders

 

[//ARCANUM]

I wonder how the faceplates will affect limited edition models? Will they still put them out with regularity? Or will they move towards just selling limited faceplates? I'd love to have a collection of limited faceplates that I could switch out rather than having to buy multiple 3DS's.

But who am I kidding, of course it's still gonna be limited edition models lol.

 

[vids]

I think this one is really bad. It's Monster Hunter and instead of monster, they put a render of a npc in the cover.

I really hope they release the MH4 New 3DS in the West though. If not at least give us a Xenoblade XL.

 

[Kajiba]

I want that box for the black n3ds. Looks great.

 

[vids]

DAT PASTEL

 

[KojiKnight]

I wonder how the faceplates will affect limited edition models? Will they still put them out with regularity? Or will they move towards just selling limited faceplates? I'd love to have a collection of limited faceplates that I could switch out rather than having to buy multiple 3DS's.

But who am I kidding, of course it's still gonna be limited edition models lol.

They'll certainly continue to do limited editions for the N3DS LL/XL, but I think part of the goal was to get away from the limited editions for regular and XL at the same time. This allows games to sell 'LE' or 'CE' versions with gameplates.

 

[Akzel]

In my opinion I don't feel the design is that impressive but I do think the console itself is impressive visually talking.

 

[Bill Rizer]

I just realized that "NEW" logo perfectly matches the "AMIIBO" logo. Cool.

 

[Tenbatsu]

I think this one is really bad. It's Monster Hunter and instead of monster, they put a render of a npc in the cover.

The LL plate is carved out from his armor rather than the new monster.

 

[also]

How do you make a Monster Hunter bundle and put a guy on the box instead of an actual monster?

They wanted to be original so instead of just slapping a monster the box they made the whole box monstrous.

Joking aside, I hope the West does get a n3DS XL + MH4 bundle.

 

[Piccoro]

Western version has also leaked:

Oh you...

 

[muteki]

I think this one is really bad. It's Monster Hunter and instead of monster, they put a render of a npc in the cover.

Wow, it's almost old graphics card box bad.

 

[Hot Coldman]

Gotta say I much prefer the normal size N3DS packaging. I'm done with plain backgrounds.

 

[freakzilla3000]

I agree. The packaging is something fierce. I hope that they look like this in the US.

 

[Nikokuno]

I think this one is really bad. It's Monster Hunter and instead of monster, they put a render of a npc in the cover.

Ready for US launch!

 

[Shiggie]

I like it, it's pretty dope.

 

[Mauricio_Magus]

It's one of the best packaging I have ever seen, I hope NoA considers using it.

 

[Why would you do that?]

What happened to the old Nintendo?

Well...

(source)

 

[Riedinizzo]

Well...

(source)

wha..what is the funny tingling in my loins?

 

[Compsiox]

was already going to buy now I'm going to put money down

 

[TheFLYINGManga_Ka]

Wow, they really are calling it "New" 3DS.

 

[SomedayTheFire]

That white one is the best. Everything about the N3DS is better than the N3DSXL it seems.

 

[soxxx]

They look like tissue boxes.

 

[Sadist]

Do want.

 

[Alpende]

Yup, that's a cool looking box. Better than those all white, green or blue boxes.

 

[XShadows69]

I want one so bad!

 

[PumpkinSpice]

Why are they making the smaller sized one so much nicer than the LL? Way nicer buttons, beautiful swappable case designs... would it really be so hard to have it for both?

 

[massoluk]

Well...

(source)

Man, I hate the fucking squeeky foam so much.

 

[LOCK]

Really impressive.

Watch NoE keep it cool, and NoA fuck it up.

 

[Storm Chamber]

Comes in black huh....

I'll get one down the line maybe

 

[Shaanyboi]

That LL packaging is so dull in comparison

 

[Fudo Myo]

I hate to poop on the party and I'm genuinely no troll, but am I the only one who finds the new boxes garish and ugly? I'm not impressed -- they're too busy, in typical Japanese fashion. The coolest box in the thread is the black MoHan box.

 

[Lilo_D]

I like the white one!!

 

[Portalbox]

I hate to poop on the party and I'm genuinely no troll, but am I the only one who finds the new boxes garish and ugly? I'm not impressed -- they're too busy, in typical Japanese fashion. The coolest box in the thread is the black MoHan box.

On the contrary, I think they look quite trendy. The XL ones are super boring in comparison, though.

 

[Shaanyboi]

Wow, it's almost old graphics card box bad.

Where are the random polygonal shapes and backdrop of space egypt?

 

[Bullza2o]

Nintendo handheld boxes just keeps getting better and better.

I like the black box better but prefer the white N3DS.

 

[Not]

Does anyone know a place I can turn in my old 3DS for the most cash in time to get this sucka? I'm thinking, like, anywhere other than Gamestop? It's a Black XL.

 

[Keyouta]

Region locking is horrible, and it makes even less sense on a handheld. I really want to play some of the japanese games but I don't want to pay for another console when I already have a 3DS.

The boxes look good though, for both the normal and LL variants.

 

[Rich!]

Does anyone know a place I can turn in my old 3DS for the most cash in time to get this sucka? I'm thinking, like, anywhere other than Gamestop? It's a Black XL.

Ebay, craigslist and gaf

 

[Ultimadrago]

I hate to poop on the party and I'm genuinely no troll, but am I the only one who finds the new boxes garish and ugly? I'm not impressed -- they're too busy, in typical Japanese fashion.

No, you're not. I was going to ask if the OP was legally blind. The boxes are much too busy and while it's a neat way to indirectly inform of the faceplate feature, the color composition makes me want to vomit a bit.

 

[Not]

Ebay, craigslist and gaf

Got a link to the GAF thread?

EDIT: Thanx, btw

 

[wanders]

The LL package looks good too

The way the image is tilted also gives it a sense of playfulness at least compared to the current 3DS packages

 

[phanphare]

Wow, they really are calling it "New" 3DS.

I don't think they trust consumers to be very smart about these things anymore...and for good reason

 

[ramparter]

some bigger renders

Bought.

Spoiler

Not gonna be boxed like that here in Europe.

edit

Wow, they really are calling it "New" 3DS.

Much better than going for 3DSi or something similiar.

 

[metsallica]

White New 3DS > Black New 3DS
Black New 3DS Box > White New 3DS Box

All are in agreement, yes? Yes.

 

[Christos]

Western version has also leaked:

That's awesome.

 

[JinjoUnchained]

I'm suddenly reminded of the opening credits of Saved by the Bell.

That reminds me of how nonsensical the Saved by the Bell theme song is. "Saved by the bell" means that you were unprepared for class, but the class ended before your unpreparedness got exposed. It has nothing to do with missing the bus because you overslept your alarm. Or the bizarre scenario of the second verse where the guy hides in his class and pretends to be absent to avoid both A.) a pop quiz and B.) handing in homework his dog ate. Why go to class and hide to pretend to be absent? Why not just skip class or pretend to be sick?

So many questions. Oh, on topic, cool box. It's eye catching and I like the Amiibo branding.

 

[Percy]

Jesus, what's with the speech bubbles everywhere?

 

[Fularu]

New 3DS is great.

Only one I think beats it is:

What's amazing with the SFC box art, is that it tells you right there how terribly short controller cables are

They might even be longer than in real life!

 

[eighty(one)]

I agree. The packaging is something fierce. I hope that they look like this in the US.

I think it will be.

I noticed that the standard N3DS box is constructed of the changeable faceplate patterns.