-
Hey, guest user. Hope you're enjoying NeoGAF! Have you considered registering for an account? Come join us and add your take to the daily discourse.
Nintendo 3DS European Launch
- Thread starter Cheesemeister
- Start date
Keyser Soze
Member
Maxirugi said:Well my 3DS arrived today but minus Pilot Wings
You winning, I have Pilotwings and no 3DS (along with a urge to blacklist Amazon from my life, although I know I wont)
My friend got one today and I got to have a go with it. Firstly she got the black one and it really is an ugly system, form factor alone is why I'm not getting the 3DS until it gets a revision. She got quite a few games and am quite happy to say the 3D was good for me, loved it and did not get a migraine with it. Problem is that she was not able to see the 3D at all, she struggled with it for half an hour before giving up. It's quite a step up from the DS in terms of graphics though and she loves Pilotwings so it's a keeper, just sad she can't see what distinguishes the 3DS from other handheld consoles. So overall impressions are really good but can't get over how ugly that thing is, will get it when a revision out but damn impressive handheld.
Yeah though, DS games on the 3DS are pretty horrible.
Yeah though, DS games on the 3DS are pretty horrible.
darkpaladinmfc
Member
I'm certainly blacklisting them for anything I want day one.Keyser Soze said:
Naked Snake
Member
I'm afraid the answer is probably No: Is there a self-timer option for the 3D camera? i.e. Press a button and the picture is taken after a certain number of seconds?
Midnight Believer
Member
Not sure if its just my 3ds but I feel the top screen wobble slightly,I don't think its really any looser than my ds lite but as the top screen is heavier it feels noticable while playing sf4.
Keyser Soze
Member
Yay, after hassling them during the day (3 emails/replies back to them) I think I got a non-copy/paste email from Amazon
If I don't have it by Tuesday I will fight them. My 3DS is still "dispatching soon" BTW :/
If I don't have it by Tuesday I will fight them. My 3DS is still "dispatching soon" BTW :/
I noticed that the 3DS gets a little warm after playing a bit. Not uncomfortably so, but it was definitely noticeable and made my hands sweat a little more. I guess it's only natural with the better hardware and being tightly packed, but it was a little surprising being used to a DSi XL.
And yeah there is a little wiggle on the top screen. The DSi XL also has this. It can be a little bothersome when playing in bed lying down but not really.
And yeah there is a little wiggle on the top screen. The DSi XL also has this. It can be a little bothersome when playing in bed lying down but not really.
bitoriginal
Member
I'm regretting getting street fighter now. Having played it a couple of times this evening, my hands have seized up, and i've got a serious headache. Think I'll try and swap it for pilotwings... I want something mellow and chilled out to play.
As a graphical showcase, street fighter is top-notch, and the online functionality is really solid, but it just doesn't suit big hands.
As a graphical showcase, street fighter is top-notch, and the online functionality is really solid, but it just doesn't suit big hands.
Naked Snake
Member
thomaser said:
moozoom said:
Music to my ears!! I don't know why but I expected Nintendo not to include such a basic feature, glad that's not the case.
StickSoldier
Member
bitoriginal said:
This is offtopic, but damn I love your avatar. Brings back so many memories of me playing UO when I was a kid. But regarding Street fighter, is it hard to control with the nub or what? I got it preordered, and I'm not an avid SSF4 player since I only had a wii, so I'm not sure what control method is best to use.
Áwsome to hear, from a big dutch site it got a 5.5 out of ten, they were really negative about the gameplay, but other sites have given it 7-8. Its the only 3ds game il get so glad to hear. My 3DS is now somewhere in england, i dont think DHL delivers on saturdays, so will have to wait untill monday.besiktas1 said:
StickSoldier said:
My instinct told me to use the D-pad. I don't even think I tried it with the slide pad actually. The D-pad is definitely a little small, but it worked pretty fine. Granted, I used the special-buttons on the touch screen as well to make specials in tight situations.
Pilotwings seems easy enough. The easy difficulty also smells like it's a set-up. This game will not remain easy, I think. I got the 3D to work as well as it can for me, I guess. I've got two dominant eyes, meaning I usually have one very dominant eye, but I can change which one it is at will. At the very lowest 3D setting I can get that to work. I see two different angles depending on what eye is dominant at the time. Just like I do everywhere else. Switching eye dominance helps me gague the distance in Pilotwings. I guess that's the amount of 3D I'm going to get out of it. Still better than none. I wish it did eye tracking as well, so I could look around the edge of the screen. That'd help a lot with the illusion.
I also transferred my old DS's Wi-Fi Connection settings over, so I should have kept all the friend codes when playin in DS mode. Unfortunately, my 3DS does not play well with my USB Wi-Fi Connector while in DS Mode. Pokémon White can use the WPA2 mode of the 3DS, though, so that's pretty handy. It must be DSi compatible.
The most fun so far, though, has been the AR cards. Silly, but fun. They work pretty well, though. Having the model change with motion makes the illusion much more believable to me.
I also transferred my old DS's Wi-Fi Connection settings over, so I should have kept all the friend codes when playin in DS mode. Unfortunately, my 3DS does not play well with my USB Wi-Fi Connector while in DS Mode. Pokémon White can use the WPA2 mode of the 3DS, though, so that's pretty handy. It must be DSi compatible.
The most fun so far, though, has been the AR cards. Silly, but fun. They work pretty well, though. Having the model change with motion makes the illusion much more believable to me.
bitoriginal
Member
StickSoldier said:
It's not hard to control with the nub at all actually, but I sorta felt like I was using it a little more violently than I should with a new system, and therefore felt inclined to use the d-pad, which is near impossible without it being seriously uncomfortable.
The game offers two control methods, lite and pro. Basically with lite all the combo moves are mapped to the lower screen, and with pro they work as normal. Lite seems a little too easy and pro just feels a little awkward to pull off with the small buttons.
I think it's probably just personal preference but having played MvC3 for the last couple of weeks, and seriously mashing my xbox controller, it just doesn't seem to gel for me. I feel like I want to be more heavy handed than the system wants me to be. There's no doubt however that for a handheld it's a steller beat-em-up experience, but I think that on a personal level Pilot Wings is more suitable for me!
And yeah, I miss UO, it holds some of my best gaming memories! I'll never play another mmorpg again though lol.
dtrack said:Hi GAF!
So I've been messing around with emulators on the PC and have finally successfully made a few 3D images of Sonic 3 & Knuckles.
http://www.multiupload.com/UMUYN7OH45
http://www.multiupload.com/HOEXCKMMNX
http://www.multiupload.com/YDBOY0USGV
http://www.multiupload.com/H4A440HWID
http://www.multiupload.com/8EMOVMTL6G
Unzip the files to SDCARD:\DCIM\100NIN03\
Then look on the photoviewer on the 3DS and check out the 3D effect
What do you think? Should I make some more images like this?
dtrack said:
I think that's enough Mario and Sonic
Here's Donkey Kong Country
http://www.multiupload.com/ZX8GW7FBMT
donkey show
Member
My wife told me HDNL dropped off her 3DS with her neighbors and they haven't come home yet. FUUUUUU!!!
Lovely Salsa
Banned
How is lego star wars??
Me_Marcadet
Member
I found the ultimate control method for SSF4.
I use custom pro. I have LP - LK on the right side of the touch screen and LP+MP+HP - LK+MK+HK on the left side.
I put throw on the left shoulder and focus attack on the right shoulder.
I use the slide pad and with this configuration I pull the moves even easier than with a ps3 or 360 pad.
It's really a great port and everyone must desactivate the 3d via the menu. The 60 fps in 2d mode adds a lot more to the gameplay and graphics than the 3d effect. Your battery will also last longer .
I use custom pro. I have LP - LK on the right side of the touch screen and LP+MP+HP - LK+MK+HK on the left side.
I put throw on the left shoulder and focus attack on the right shoulder.
I use the slide pad and with this configuration I pull the moves even easier than with a ps3 or 360 pad.
It's really a great port and everyone must desactivate the 3d via the menu. The 60 fps in 2d mode adds a lot more to the gameplay and graphics than the 3d effect. Your battery will also last longer .
Heads up, if you want to use a Wii Mii in your 3DS, it's possible to do so.
Open the Mii Channel on your Wii and on the main Mii plaza, press "A, B, 1" on the Wii Remote, then hold the 2 button down until you get a prompt to connect to a DS.
Then use the Send/Recieve function in the Mii Maker and choose to receive from the Mii Channel on the Wii. Follow the instructions on both machines and your Wii Mii will be copied to your 3DS.
I made my 3DS Mii from scratch, though. My Wii Mii doesn't look as much like me as it used to.
Open the Mii Channel on your Wii and on the main Mii plaza, press "A, B, 1" on the Wii Remote, then hold the 2 button down until you get a prompt to connect to a DS.
Then use the Send/Recieve function in the Mii Maker and choose to receive from the Mii Channel on the Wii. Follow the instructions on both machines and your Wii Mii will be copied to your 3DS.
I made my 3DS Mii from scratch, though. My Wii Mii doesn't look as much like me as it used to.
I NEED SCISSORS
Banned
Will the DSi sock on the Club Nintendo rewards site hold the 3DS? I only ask because I had an old DS lite case lying around which is too small.
Sammy Samusu
Member
donkey show
Member
trust me, it won't.Majine said:
demonturkey
Member
My god I love Face Raiders. So funny.
I got Super Monkey Ball 3D for free with my order and I am pleasantly surprised woth it. It is fun, although not really hard yet on World 2.
But the 3D effect is AMAZING. There is so much depth its unbelievable. Seriously, I am really amazed. Whats even better, the 3D has a great pop out effect to it as well. Especially noticeable in world 2 with those fireflights flying around. Loooks SOOOO good.
I love the 3DS, such a great piece of hardware. Just made one mistake, playing with the sider to the max in the first hour which gave me a headache dialed it down to 40% for now which seems t work much better.
But the 3D effect is AMAZING. There is so much depth its unbelievable. Seriously, I am really amazed. Whats even better, the 3D has a great pop out effect to it as well. Especially noticeable in world 2 with those fireflights flying around. Loooks SOOOO good.
I love the 3DS, such a great piece of hardware. Just made one mistake, playing with the sider to the max in the first hour which gave me a headache dialed it down to 40% for now which seems t work much better.
Cheesemeister
Member
dtrack said:I think that's enough Mario and Sonic
Here's Donkey Kong Country
http://www.multiupload.com/ZX8GW7FBMT
Why not zip all of your photos together, instead of one-by-one?
Also, I checked out your screenshots. You put the main characters way too far in front of the screen.
Its probably simpler to play with the nub, but it just feels wrong to use anything other than the dpadStickSoldier said:
Which is a shame, because the spas is so far down its really uncomfortable to use. And the tiny bobbles on the bottom are digging into my finger again. Going to take a little while to discover a comfortable way to hold it
kobashi100
Banned
kobashi100
Banned
when will PES on 3DS get squad update DLC from konami?
Also where is the option to change squads manually. Have Konami left this out as I cant see it.
Also where is the option to change squads manually. Have Konami left this out as I cant see it.
storafötter
Member
So the battery just lasted me an hour when I tried it the first time (didnt charge before hand). I hope the battery isn't bad already so I am testing the newly charged 3ds with the lowest brightness and 3d. One thing that is maybe a bit concerning is if I move my 3ds or shake it a bit it has a clicky sound as if something is loose inside. Is it something I should be concerned about? or is everyones 3ds are like that?
i need some help: my 3ds doesnt connect to my router. the setup works fine, the 3ds detects my router (speedport w701v) as an access point, i put in my wlan key but then i get an error code. i tried to setup the connection myself but with the same result.
had no problems with the wii, ps3, 360 or my pc. router is about 4 years old.
had no problems with the wii, ps3, 360 or my pc. router is about 4 years old.
Chittagong
Gold Member
Some initial impressions
Build quality
- The unit is much more glossy and angular than I thought it would be
- Analog controller is a similar disc as PSPs, but much better
- The Home button needs a lot of force and is slow to react
- The dock has to be the cheapest piece of plastic I have ever seen
- Overall, the unit feels a bit cheap compared to DS Lite
3D effect
- I would describe it as 'whelming'. Not underwhelming, not overwhelming.
- You need to decide what to focus your eyes on - floating logo or scenery behind
- If your eyes are tired, the 3D won't work great
- Somehow 3D makes the brightness and colours feel a bit dull
Battery life
- The sleep mode with wi-fi seems to consume tons of battery
- Started from full, played an hour of Pilotwings, had sleep mode over night -> empty
Graphics
- Pilotwings feels like it's on par with PSP
- Fairly low poly and low res textures
- Aliasing is highlighted by the low resolution of the display
Games
- Pilotwings is the only one I got. Seems really fun, I can see playing it a lot.
- Trying to figure out whether any other EU game is worthwhile
Overall, a solid if not powerful console. Build quality is very cheap, I can very well see it costing much less than £100 to manufacture. Not sure if I will end up using the 3D effect, seems like a neat novelty but it's quite cognitively taxing. Maybe it will grow on me
Build quality
- The unit is much more glossy and angular than I thought it would be
- Analog controller is a similar disc as PSPs, but much better
- The Home button needs a lot of force and is slow to react
- The dock has to be the cheapest piece of plastic I have ever seen
- Overall, the unit feels a bit cheap compared to DS Lite
3D effect
- I would describe it as 'whelming'. Not underwhelming, not overwhelming.
- You need to decide what to focus your eyes on - floating logo or scenery behind
- If your eyes are tired, the 3D won't work great
- Somehow 3D makes the brightness and colours feel a bit dull
Battery life
- The sleep mode with wi-fi seems to consume tons of battery
- Started from full, played an hour of Pilotwings, had sleep mode over night -> empty
Graphics
- Pilotwings feels like it's on par with PSP
- Fairly low poly and low res textures
- Aliasing is highlighted by the low resolution of the display
Games
- Pilotwings is the only one I got. Seems really fun, I can see playing it a lot.
- Trying to figure out whether any other EU game is worthwhile
Overall, a solid if not powerful console. Build quality is very cheap, I can very well see it costing much less than £100 to manufacture. Not sure if I will end up using the 3D effect, seems like a neat novelty but it's quite cognitively taxing. Maybe it will grow on me
War Peaceman
You're a big guy.
Chittagong said:
Really? Hmmm, can't say I agree with you there. The Lite is a classily designed piece of kit but it doesn't feel as good quality as my 3DS. The gloss, stylus, solidity of the hinges, etc. all make it feel really nice in my opinion. The cradle is a bit cheap, though - my Hori DS Lite cradle is way classier (though you can't play and charge with it).