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[Duxxy3]

Seriously, the original 3DS was poorly made.

Complain about the size and clarity of the original DS but that thing was a tank.

 

[Social]

Seriously, the original 3DS was poorly made.

Complain about the size and clarity of the original DS but that thing was a tank.

but but... that 3 layer system! You're calling it... marketing bullshit? :-D

 

[Lavapotamus]

By the way, this happened during a spirited online match of Mario Kart 7.
The d-pad also developed the cracking/chipped paint with regular use. Or maybe I have acid thumb grease.

My aquatic blue 3DS' d-pad is cracking, too I don't even use it that often now

 

[dankir]

How the hell did you crack your dPad??

 

[M3d10n]

Seriously, the original 3DS was poorly made.

Complain about the size and clarity of the original DS but that thing was a tank.

The days of military-grade Nintendo handhelds ended with the DS Lite.

 

[Chezzymann]

If you somehow cracked your Dpad that probably means you didn't take care of it very well to begin with.

 

[ThatsMytrunks]

After playing a few 3DS games, I realize I hate the stock 3DS pad. Does anyone sell replacement tops?

I'd kill to have something like the new XBone controller grip around the side thingy. That seems really neat.

 

[Onion_Relish]

If you somehow cracked your Dpad that probably means you didn't take care of it very well to begin with.

This doesn't make any sense. The dpad is inside the chassis of the device itself, it's not like a smart phone where you can drop it and destroy the screen easily. Essentially you're implying that they've either dropped the unit with the housing open or have been so recklessly pressing the dpad that it is now breaking as a result. I find both of these things hard to believe

 

[wilflare]

is this a thread about 3DS (XL) hardware issues?

my 3DS XL powers off randomly... and now that I am no longer in the States.. it costs $100USD to get it fixed at a local gamestore... some CPU signal issues..

not sure to send it back to NoA.. (which I have to do by sending to a friend in US, have him send to Nintendo, Nintendo repairs and send it to him, and him to me)

:/ sigh

 

[01DragonFly]

After playing a few 3DS games, I realize I hate the stock 3DS pad. Does anyone sell replacement tops?

I'd kill to have something like the new XBone controller grip around the side thingy. That seems really neat.

something like this?http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?scode=TVG-3DS-00303

 

[magnetic]

The part around the headphone jack isn't just cracked but completely broken as well.

Do you carry the 3DS around in your jeans pocket? I know these things are portables, but they always seemed a bit too fragile for actual unprotected transportation.

 

[Damo Yoshi]

is this a thread about 3DS (XL) hardware issues?
:/ sigh

Uhh, so... the shoulder buttons of my 3DS still don't work and it seems that sucking and blowing is no longer sufficient. Do you guys think it'd be okay if I used a can of compressed air, pressed it to the shoulder button and BONEY'd that sucker? Would it work or would it cause even worse damage?

I HAVE TO TAKE ANIMAL CROSSING SCREENSHOT AND OCD REARRANGE ME FE: A UNITS.

 

[ArtHands]

My rubber analog pad dropped off too during my monster hunter session, but i fixed it easily with a little glue

Work as well as before with no problem now

 

[DonMigs85]

If you somehow cracked your Dpad that probably means you didn't take care of it very well to begin with.

They used some cheapass paint on the d-pad and buttons - my cousin's Flame Red 3DS also has cracked paint, but not quite as bad.

 

[Ecto311]

Anyone know a place to buy the rubber part? Our dog some how got ahold of my daughters 2ds and the thumb stick is gone but for the plastic nub under it. Did some googling and theres replacements parts on ebay at good prices but none of them look to have the rubber that is gone.

 

[Rich!]

So can the rubber bit be replaced? If so, does anyone sell replacements, possibly with the same texture as the GameCube stick?

Because that would be awesome.

 

[Roto13]

This happened to mine last month.

I just plopped it back on and forgot about it. It can twist around under my thumb but IDGAF.

 

[QaaQer]

Make sure you get a police report before you call Nintendo.

so good.

 

[Solid Samus]

eeeeeh. Call Nintendo. If shit's in warranty they'll fix it right up.

I never had any problems with the circle pad on my OG 3DS; nooo, it was the hinge that decided to fuck up on me, oh and half my buttons. L & R stopped working at one point, and when the screen ribbon finally started to crack underneath the hinge the damn thing would just shut off unpredictably. My current 3DS on the other hand is a fucking beast man. This thing has gone through some shit. I've seen it dropped on concrete. I've seen it get run over by a fucking Avalanche. And of course its only issue is that fucking housing screen scratch problem - and how the FUCK has Nintendo not fixed that yet

gross

hey gaf

that shit is so fetch

 

[Jay Sosa]

How's he supposed to take pics without his circle pad?

lol

 

[DonMigs85]

Has this issue been known to affect the 3DS XL? The circle pad design there appears different. For one thing, it's smaller in diameter.

 

[Oni Link 666]

Put it back on and send it to Nintendo saying it has a "loose hinge". They'll replace the whole thing for free if it's under warranty.

 

[Fallout Phoenix]

So is this something I should be worried about for the XL?

 

[DonMigs85]

So is this something I should be worried about for the XL?

That's what I'd like to know. It's smaller and seems tighter than on the OG 3DS.

 

[PrinceOfKoopas]

This thread scares me. I thought it'd be a joke thread, like people's Gamepad A buttons falling off.


Edit: My 3DS's touch screen is already damaged by Uprising, and I foxtrotted a lot in that game with the Circle Pad but mine is still on. ...So...

 

[BONDO]

Poor DS...looks abused. lol

 

[vareon]

Has this issue been known to affect the 3DS XL? The circle pad design there appears different. For one thing, it's smaller in diameter.

Mine doesn't feel good anymore. It felt like it can came off anytime. Got it last year, and this is after hundreds of hours of heavy MH3G usage. Last game I played was ALBW and this is where I really feel it.

 

[DonMigs85]

This thread scares me. I thought it'd be a joke thread, like people's Gamepad A buttons falling off.


Edit: My 3DS's touch screen is already damaged by Uprising, and I foxtrotted a lot in that game with the Circle Pad but mine is still on. ...So...

Anecdotally, it seems to affect the earlier batches of the Aqua Blue and Cosmo Black 3DS more.

 

[Thorgal]

Has this issue been known to affect the 3DS XL? The circle pad design there appears different. For one thing, it's smaller in diameter.

It came off on my 3DS XL after a few years of use.

To be honest, i find the joystick better now without that stuff

 

[I-hate-u]

Nubs are the worst things. I am so happy Nintendo went with actual sticks for Wii U.

OP, call big Ninty.

 

[Hero of Legend]

This happened to mine last month.

I just plopped it back on and forgot about it. It can twist around under my thumb but IDGAF.

Well my mind was just blown.

 

[BGBW]

If you somehow cracked your Dpad that probably means you didn't take care of it very well to begin with.

The d-pad issue is pretty common.

 

[Mutagenic]

I still can't believe the glossy paint they used on the dpad.

 

[SuperSah]

My OG 3DS is in perfect condition after almost two years of use.

Do you guys abuse the fuck out of these?

 

[Ecto311]

Bump

Anyone know where to get parts for a 2ds thumb pad? Damn dog got ahold of my daughters and ripped it off and there is just a little plastic stud where it was.

 

[Ecto311]

No one knows of parts outside of a broken system off of eBay?

 

[clav]

Is this a known problem for the 3DS XL and 2DS?

I stopped by a store to check out the 3DS XL once again during lunch, and I noticed this store's demo unit's circle pad was missing. Seems like it broke under use. Just a tiny stub. Not even the circular plastic was on there.

I wonder what is going to happen once Nintendo releases Smash for the 3DS.

 

[HowZatOZ]

Is this a known problem for the 3DS XL and 2DS?

I stopped by a store to check out the 3DS XL once again during lunch, and I noticed this store's demo unit's circle pad was missing. Seems like it broke under use.

I wonder what is going to happen once Nintendo releases Smash for the 3DS.

Nice bump. And no, this only seems to occur with really rough usage.

 

[clav]

Nice bump. And no, this only seems to occur with really rough usage.

Who doesn't play Smash rough?

 

[brutes]

U play a lot in the heat/high humidity?
That will ruin a lot of things.

 

[WiiRevolution1]

Seriously, it feels atleast just as good if not better without it.(My old one came off.) Its fine really imo.

 

[KHlover]

Who doesn't play Smash rough?

100 hours of Smash-to-dodge Kid Icarus Uprising and 80 hours of Dead or Alive: Dimensions - Circle Pad managed it like a champ. I guess you need to be really rough for the Circle Pad to come off.

 

[SuperSah]

My Circle Pad is great.

Over 60 hours of KIU, hundreds of SSF4 which requires severe motion and tons of MH3U, with zero signs of breakage.

This is on an OG 3DS, so come at me Smash.

 

[clav]

100 hours of Smash-to-dodge Kid Icarus Uprising and 80 hours of Dead or Alive: Dimensions - Circle Pad managed it like a champ. I guess you need to be really rough for the Circle Pad to come off.

My Circle Pad is great.

Over 60 hours of KIU, hundreds of SSF4 which requires severe motion and tons of MH3U, with zero signs of breakage.

This is on an OG 3DS, so come at me Smash.

OK. I might pick up a 2DS soon.

That 3DS XL screen though. However, I bumped up this thread for a reason upon seeing that demo unit.

I thought Nintendo had a reputation for building quality products that stand the test of time.

Been going back and forth because of build qualities.

 

[malingenie]

Mine just busted out last week. Original 3ds. Tried two kinds of glue to no avail.

 

[Bob Dobalina]

OK. I might pick up a 2DS soon.

That 3DS XL screen though. However, I bumped up this thread for a reason upon seeing that demo unit.

I thought Nintendo had a reputation for building quality products that stand the test of time.

Been going back and forth because of build qualities.

I don't feel the 3DS/XL quality is on par with their earlier handhelds. Better than my white DS lite which developed a crack in the hinge and years later proceeded to break in half after dropping it a foot on a tile surface.

 

[Mr-Joker]

OK. I might pick up a 2DS soon.

That 3DS XL screen though. However, I bumped up this thread for a reason upon seeing that demo unit.

I thought Nintendo had a reputation for building quality products that stand the test of time.

Been going back and forth because of build qualities.

You really shouldn't judge a console build quality on a demo unit, they are never treated with the best of care.

 

[clav]

I don't feel the 3DS/XL quality is on par with their earlier handhelds. Better than my white DS lite which developed a crack in the hinge and years later proceeded to break in half after dropping it a foot on a tile surface.

My DS Lite has a small crack, which is why I want to lean towards a hingeless device.

We don't see smartphones with hinges any more.

You really shouldn't judge a console build quality on a demo unit, they are never treated with the best of care.

Demo units reveal a lot of things. I'm still trying to find a 2DS demo unit.

 

[Neuromancer]

Gaze upon the horror

"And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you."

 

[npa189]

Oh man! I would try a dab of guerrilla glue, if that doesn't work call nintendo and see what they can/will do. That all black 3DS XL is really tempting no?