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Nintendo 3DS North American Launch
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Chet Rippo
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They said Ocarina of Time won't be out until after e3, and they haven't said anything about Starfox 64.aznpxdd said:
MrMephistoX said:The batteries wouldn't have lasted over the course of the flight anywayI'd say go for a midnight launch so you can get used to the jet-lag. Any time I fly overseas I either stay up until I fly out or stay awake after the flight ends till bed time depending on where I'm going. Being tired enough to pass out on the flight is my preferred way to go particularly if I'm flying on ANA or other Asian airlines where the booze is free
On a side note I decided to not bet on black after all since every other console I own is the same color so metallic teal it is.
Haha, I would go to the midnight release (plan on staying up all night before the flight) however... My flight leaves Saturday March 26 at 3PM or so, and since the 3DS release is March 27 in NA I can't attend it.
Seriously what are the chances of them making a release date 10 hours after I leave North America?! Damn you Nintendo!! (Although like you said, no way the battery would last the flight haha)
StickSoldier
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UncleSporky said:
I'm not going to take it back yet just based on just this. I've heard more positive things about it then negative, so I'll wait to see some other reviews before I return the game.
Fernando Rocker
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GDGF said:
There is an official thread for sharing codes.
Neuromancer
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This is what I'm getting for everyday carrying in my backpack or maybe a cargo pants pocket. It's $20 but only fits 2 games.The Lamonster said:
Fernando Rocker
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If someone is thinking about getting Rayman 3DS...
NGamer review editor says Ubisoft's 3DS lineup is full of 'dodgy ports', but Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars is good
Via Go Nintendo
NGamer review editor says Ubisoft's 3DS lineup is full of 'dodgy ports', but Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars is good
NGamer staff writer (reviews editor) Matthew Castle
Via Go Nintendo
Mutanthands
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Picked up my first two games at Gamestop today, Ridge Racer 3D and Ghost Recon. I had a reserve on Ridge Racer, but I only decided to get Ghost Recon after seeing the gameplay video last night. I got the only unreserved copy.
It wouldn't suprise me if Ghost Recon didn't ship very much due to little or no reservations. I would suggest that if you want it, pick it up today. Don't wait for Sunday.
It wouldn't suprise me if Ghost Recon didn't ship very much due to little or no reservations. I would suggest that if you want it, pick it up today. Don't wait for Sunday.
John Harker
Definitely doesn't make things up as he goes along.
When I pre-ordered on Amazon a month ago, I didn't see an Overnight option
Mine's not estimated to arrive till April 3rd!
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Anyone find any stores breaking street date in NYC?
Mine's not estimated to arrive till April 3rd!
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Anyone find any stores breaking street date in NYC?
Dreamwriter
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Yeah, that was posted above, but the question is, how exactly could they ruin the port, when we've seen videos of the game in motion, both professionally produced ones from Nintendo and one German "over the shoulder" video? Heck, even the old DS port got good review scores back in its day.Fernando Rocker said:
StickSoldier
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dvolovets said:
Yeah, no reason to take it back just yet. I just don't see how everyone else can say positive things about the game, then because ONE person has a bad review that its a bad port. I'm keeping my hopes up because of what I've read, but if there are a lot more problems with it then we've heard, it's going back to the store to get my moneys back.
HiroProtagonist
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John Harker said:When I pre-ordered on Amazon a month ago, I didn't see an Overnight option
Mine's not estimated to arrive till April 3rd!
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Anyone find any stores breaking street date in NYC?
You can change the shipping method up until it goes into "preparing to be shipped" status.
I got Rayman 3D this morning and have played the first three levels or so. No huge frame drops from what I can tell. It fluctuates pretty heavily but it never drops down to unplayable levels. Controls are very smooth and responsive, unlike in Rayman DS where the controls took literally a full second to respond.
My biggest problem is that cutscenes have a large amount of ghosting in 3D. But when you're actually playing, it's fine.
My biggest problem is that cutscenes have a large amount of ghosting in 3D. But when you're actually playing, it's fine.
Well, thanks to $250-$450 in side income, definitely getting the black 3DS now so I don't have to worry about it later. Thinking about partaking in TRU's deal for Ghost Recon and Steel Diver, but I'll wait for more impressions before committing there.
Will also grab the Hori screen protectors and debate a case (both the executive and the Pull and Go look pretty solid, with different design goals).
Will also grab the Hori screen protectors and debate a case (both the executive and the Pull and Go look pretty solid, with different design goals).
plagiarize
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without the text, they could just be marking it down for it's price. 'it is inexcusable that an unchanged port of a game this old is being sold for $40 when it can be had so cheaply elsewhere' kind of reasoning.Dreamwriter said:
i'd wait for their review text before panicking... but i'd wait for reviews before buying it too
Dreamwriter
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Ah, that's something I didn't consider, the 3D - maybe that reviewer is having major issues with the game's use of 3D.Zane said:
StickSoldier
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Zane said:
From what you can tell, is it a pretty poorly done port? Or are the graphics upgraded and what not.. Mainly, if someone has never played Rayman 2, would it be a decent game to pick up? Not sure if you can answer these questions yet, but if you get farther in the game to answer them, that'd be great.
Arpharmd B
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I appologize if this has been addressed in the thread already...
Do we have solid release dates on : Kid Icarus, Star Fox, Zelda, Resident Evil, or Mario Kart?
Thanks in advance... right now, I'm only really interested in PilotWings, mayyybe Ridge Racer, and SSF4 if I can find friends also purchasing it.
Do we have solid release dates on : Kid Icarus, Star Fox, Zelda, Resident Evil, or Mario Kart?
Thanks in advance... right now, I'm only really interested in PilotWings, mayyybe Ridge Racer, and SSF4 if I can find friends also purchasing it.
StickSoldier
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wwm0nkey said:
Wait, where's this deal at? I must of missed it. (the post about this, that is)
StickSoldier said:
I've never played the Dreamcast version of Rayman 2 so I don't know if the graphics are upgraded from that. However, I've played the N64 version many times and the 3DS version's graphics are definitely better than that.
It seems like a pretty solid port so far. But if you've never played Rayman 2 before, then just know that Rayman 2 is one of the greatest platformers ever made.
Teknoman said:
Outside of cutscenes, the 3D effects are very nice. Little details such as floating particles and butterflys really pop but not in an in-your-face way.
Of the Ubi Soft titles we got in, that was the one with the second least amount of copies, but we're talking 14 of GR compared to 4 of that shitty dinosaur game. Availability should be OK, but it would be wise to take up your advice to get it early.Mutanthands said:
Other potential low-shipment games are going to include Ridge Racer, PES 2011, Samurai Warriors and Bust-A-Move. Our store has more than 50 copies of Madden, which makes me wonder why the hell we have more than 50 copies of Madden.
Arpharmd B
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Are Star Fox and Zelda confirmed to run at 60FPS in 3D mode?
Also, I am dreaming of classic Megaman (1-6) ports on 3DS, running in 3D. Is there any 2D games on the system yet?
Also, how is Super Monkey Ball? Is it 60FPS in 3D? Couldn't find an OT for that game. I think it would be pretty tough to play since you have to rotate the screen, knocking you in and out of 3D views.
Also, I am dreaming of classic Megaman (1-6) ports on 3DS, running in 3D. Is there any 2D games on the system yet?
Also, how is Super Monkey Ball? Is it 60FPS in 3D? Couldn't find an OT for that game. I think it would be pretty tough to play since you have to rotate the screen, knocking you in and out of 3D views.
patrickthehedgehog
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Any stores in the Seattle area breaking street date?
bananaman1234
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Arpharmd B said:
I heard OoT was 30 fps in both modes.
plagiarize
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yeah, i saw only two copies of Ridge Racer in the backroom at my Gamestop last night. unless they're shipping more later, it's going to be hard to find it. no other 3DS game that came in had that few copies.Ridley327 said:
i have my copy in hand now, so i'm not worried, but that's one i think people need to pull the trigger on if they definately want it.
i mean, they could be sending a second batch of loads of copies later this week, but that leaves me wondering why the hell they'd do that. why ship out two copies five days before launch and then loads a couple of days later?
Man, I keep changing my mind about what to get. I have Pilotwings on order already from Amazon, but might cancel it to get it at TRU. I've read a couple reviews that its not worth the price for how much gameplay there actually is, but I like Pilotwings, and 1st party games don't usually drop in price too fast. SSFIV was a day one for me, but I had mixed feelings playing it at PAX East. I've been thinking about Nintendogs but I remember how fast the first one got boring to me, but I figured it might be fun to play with my 3 yr old. Steel Diver never really interested me, and Rayman might be good since I never played the old one. AHHHHHH, need more money, haha.
I think my best course of action would be to cancel Pilotwings on Amazon, get SSFIV w/ the $10 credit, then get Pilotwings and Nintendogs at TRU.
I'm thinking out loud, I know...
I think my best course of action would be to cancel Pilotwings on Amazon, get SSFIV w/ the $10 credit, then get Pilotwings and Nintendogs at TRU.
I'm thinking out loud, I know...
flyinpiranha
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Great OT, I love it when OT's answer a majority of my questions!
I'm probably picking up Rayman, never played 2 (that I remember) and definitely going with my boy BLUE 3DS. Already paid off at GS and will be happily playing on Sunday morning!
My quick question though ... How is there no mention of Bust A Move? I see it in the launch lineup but that's seriously the first time I've seen it. Is it making the launch? Is it crap? I'd love a cool puzzle game on the system but right now looking for Rayman and/or Bust A Move/Super Monkey Ball (as long as SMB is decent).
I'm probably picking up Rayman, never played 2 (that I remember) and definitely going with my boy BLUE 3DS. Already paid off at GS and will be happily playing on Sunday morning!
My quick question though ... How is there no mention of Bust A Move? I see it in the launch lineup but that's seriously the first time I've seen it. Is it making the launch? Is it crap? I'd love a cool puzzle game on the system but right now looking for Rayman and/or Bust A Move/Super Monkey Ball (as long as SMB is decent).
StickSoldier
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wwm0nkey said:
Aw well nevermind, we don't have one of those around here. Closest one is like in Dallas.
Dedication Through Light
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Ill sign in for the Aqua Blue one, possibly no game. I was interested in the ghost recon shadow wars but havent seen any reviews and such. Better to choose no game than a half done game...
Fernando Rocker
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And still, no one believes me about the goodness of Super Monkey Ball 3DS...
JoshuaJSlone
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I can't confirm it's always that way at all stores, but seems like they tend to. Tip, though: You might want to ask if there's a place to line up. Night of Wii launch I was aimlessly hanging around electronics for an hour or two before somebody told me they were having Wii people wait in the lawn and garden section.mj1108 said:
Nope.Big Ass Ramp said:
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