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Nintendo 3DS North American Launch
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Yeah, I was amazed to find that they hadn't blocked it, given that they have always disallowed every Nintendo-published DS or Wii game I tried to get through them in the past. I just tried again and they still allow it to Australia too. They are shipping all my 3DS games too. I'm sorry you aren't so lucky, mate.Naked Snake said:
AceBandage
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CrisKre said:
Nah, Lithium Ion batteries don't have a memory like the old Nickle ones.
I don't know which case!
These are the only two I've seen that look decent:
"Official" Executive Case
$20
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004JLO65Q/?tag=neogaf0e-20
"Leather" Case
$10
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004MKN3XK/?tag=neogaf0e-20
These are the only two I've seen that look decent:
"Official" Executive Case
$20
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004JLO65Q/?tag=neogaf0e-20
"Leather" Case
$10
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004MKN3XK/?tag=neogaf0e-20
TheBaldEmperor
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wwm0nkey said:So what are you guys going to do to hold yourselves over till launch? I picked up FFXI compete edition ($10) for 360 but the serves wont be up till Friday
I'm finishing up Kingdom Hearts:Recoded on my DS lite (which imo is suprisingly good). I also have work and school.
wwm0nkey said:So what are you guys going to do to hold yourselves over till launch? I picked up FFXI compete edition ($10) for 360 but the serves wont be up till Friday
Sounds like a bad idea. By the time you finish installing/updating/creating an account, the 3DS will be on store shelves.
viciouskillersquirrel
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Amazon says I should get my 3DS on the 31st and Play-Asia says I should get my copy of Lego Star Wars III on the same day.
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Grampa Simpson
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dallow_bg said:
kitchenmotors
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I think with the exception of the "Executive" case, all the US cases look terrible. I planned ahead about bought this case (http://www.play-asia.com/Easy_Pouch_3DS_Black/paOS-13-71-18g-49-en-70-439w.html) from Play-Asia, as well as some screen protectors, game card case and cloth. The pouch case is really low-profile and looks nice.
Now that the TRU deal is all but official, I cancelled my pre-orders at Gamestop and returning Ridge Racer 3D to Amazon. I plan on picking up Street Fighter, Nintendogs, Steel Diver, Pilotwings and Ridge Racer 3D... I need a 6th game to pair Ridge Racer with for that TRU deal. I can't decide between Monkey Ball or Lego Star Wars. I was going to get Rayman, but apparently it's a terrible port. Such a shame. :/
Now that the TRU deal is all but official, I cancelled my pre-orders at Gamestop and returning Ridge Racer 3D to Amazon. I plan on picking up Street Fighter, Nintendogs, Steel Diver, Pilotwings and Ridge Racer 3D... I need a 6th game to pair Ridge Racer with for that TRU deal. I can't decide between Monkey Ball or Lego Star Wars. I was going to get Rayman, but apparently it's a terrible port. Such a shame. :/
A Human Becoming
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viciouskillersquirrel said:
It's silly I'm getting this at launch considering none of the launch games interest me and it doesn't even play DS games very well, apparently. My justification is I could afford to upgrade from my launch Phat DS and it might be difficult to procure a 3DS for the next year.
MidnightScott
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So why isn't the 3DS games list link in the OP?
I hope that PDP Case is good, I bought it with Evangelion 1.11
I'm trying to post my impressions on my blog on wordpress but they are having problems right now. -_-;
I hope that PDP Case is good, I bought it with Evangelion 1.11
I'm trying to post my impressions on my blog on wordpress but they are having problems right now. -_-;
A Human Becoming
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dvolovets said:It looks like Amazon is updating shipping estimates based on one's position in the queue. Lucky for me, it seems like I got one of the consoles in the initial batch.
I wish I hadn't canceled my original order.
I jumped back on the train once I actually played it.ShockingAlberto
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Still playing Pokemon.wwm0nkey said:So what are you guys going to do to hold yourselves over till launch? I picked up FFXI compete edition ($10) for 360 but the serves wont be up till Friday
And Radiant Historia.
And Dissidia (1)2.
And need to start Okamiden and Monster Tale.
And I told myself I'd actually try Halo 3 this week, which I bought years ago and never got more than an hour in to because I had a headache when I first tried to play it and can't dissociate that from the game.
And MvC3 will keep going especially with the new Sentinel nerf.
...fuck, why am I buying a new system again?
Oh right. Technology whore.
kitchenmotors
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dallow_bg said:Low profile yeah... because it's a zip pouch.
For home use I'll be using that reversible pouch from the Club Nintendo store.
Yeah, I have two of those, but they're far too big for the 3DS. They fit my XL just fine though. I also have a Mario hat DS case from Club Nintendo Japan that I've used for years, the 3DS should fit just fine in that too. Never can have too many cases, haha.
Naked Snake
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dvolovets said:It looks like Amazon is updating shipping estimates based on one's position in the queue. Lucky for me, it seems like I got one of the consoles in the initial batch.
What is your estimated delivery date, and how much does 1-day shipping cost?
ShockingAlberto
Member
Mine is March 29th and 1-day shipping is $10 if you're not a prime member, $4 (I think) if you are.Naked Snake said:
viciouskillersquirrel
Member
I'm getting it at launch because:ICallItFutile said:
It's silly I'm getting this at launch considering none of the launch games interest me and it doesn't even play DS games very well, apparently. My justification is I could afford to upgrade from my launch Phat DS and it might be difficult to procure a 3DS for the next year.
1) My DSi is falling apart
2) I'm importing and thanks to currency fluctuations, I'll likely never find it any cheaper than at launch
Also, all I've heard about DS game issues is that it plays the games just fine, just with a little extra loading when your first boot up, which is manageable. It's not like it introduces extra loading after that.
Dreamwriter
Member
Since you got the complete edition you may only need to download a couple gigabytes of patches. Unfortunately, unlike more modern MMO's, FFXI doesn't use any sort of bittorrenting, so it can be pretty slow.wwm0nkey said:
Got to satisfy my 3DS hype a little bit today!
Stopped at gamestop and they had the ubisoft games in stock, plus some accessories
I picked up Ghost Recon and the pull and go folio.
Good on ubisoft with releasing games earlier. Had I had a whole launch lineup to choose from, I may have passed it up
Stopped at gamestop and they had the ubisoft games in stock, plus some accessories
I picked up Ghost Recon and the pull and go folio.
Good on ubisoft with releasing games earlier. Had I had a whole launch lineup to choose from, I may have passed it up
Naked Snake
Member
Already posted but worth repeating: Amazon is currently offering $10 credit with some games (Street Fighter and Monkey Ball are the only ones I know for sure). Here's hoping they end up matching TRU deal before Sunday.
Grampa Simpson
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You're back. I can change my avatar back.ShockingAlberto said:
MrMephistoX
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Naked Snake said:
Pre-ordered my Blue one on Jan 19th and am at March 29th shipping as well. It would be nice if there were some way for them to ship on Saturday for delivery on Monday but oh well.
Dr.Palutena
Member
Az987 said:
yep usually have things ship on sat from them with delivery on monday, while they have delivery estimates saying wednesday.
StickSoldier
Member
Man shit, I'm so torn on getting either blue or black. I like the blue most of the time in pictures but sometimes it looks bad, so I guess it's just based on lighting. The black one just seems like kind of plain to me, but it has a certain appeal to it at the same time. I already preordered the blue so I guess I'll stick with it, since I usually don't go with the black, I'm just hoping that I don't regret getting blue. Atleast it doesn't look like the original DS rofl.
wonderfuldays
Member
StickSoldier said:
Neither of them are best color. Stick your choice now and sold it for RED later.
Dreamwriter
Member
Get both, take the back panel off of one and put it on the other, to make your own unique color! The entire back panel comes off for battery replacement.StickSoldier said:
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