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Nintendo reveals the "New Nintendo 3DS" and "New Nintendo 3DS LL"
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It sure is!
By the way, talking of amiibo... I wonder if there'll be any 3DS game taking advantage of that this year, in Japan obviously.
Jonneh3003
Banned
I hope there's a Wario game indevelopment only for New 3DS like GBC had. Wario 3D Land would be refreshing
I'm pretty sure they have already stated out of the two Smash only Wii U version supports Amiibo. I guess they could patch a support in but I doubt it. They would have stated that if that was the case.
I think they said initially the Wii U one only supports amiibos but support will be patched in.
I plan on getting one but I cant help but fee lthe push for this was amiibo.
Look at the branding
So what ? they just can scan amibo more easely.
I don't remember that. Do you have a link? All I know is that officially Nintendo has stated that Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, Mario Kart 8, Captain Toad and Yoshi's Woolly World will support Amiibos.
Silent_Ocarina
Member
I think they mentioned an amiibo peripheral at E3. It'll be released in 2015, however.
Edit: Yeah, maybe I misunderstood your statement.
Ah my bad I missread the amiibo website.
KojiKnight
Member
Well of course they're going to patch the game to add Amiibo support. They're going to need a game to go along with the peripheral, and so far, only major 3DS title for 2015 is STEAM. I'd be surprised if there was amiibo for that one.
... Damn, just realised that with the NFC reader in the NN3DS, Nintendo will be able to update the 3DS OS to allow use of SUICA cards!
synce
Member
so we went from this:
to this:
I swear sometimes I wonder who is in charge of the logo/branding of these consoles.
You act like the average person can't google "Nintendo 3DS differences." This is 2014. Besides that, most moms are buying their kids phones and tablets, not handhelds.
Vampirolol
Member
The average person can't google.
Glass Rebel
Member
They're just trying to wring the last drop of blood out of the DS logo because they're going to drop the brand and dual screens for their next handheld.
:^)
:^)
……forgetit
Member
Tilman, is that you again?
Wouldn't surprise me at all. Nintendo OS handheld & console having a unified brand like Famicom, Game Boy, DS or Wii makes some sense.
KojiKnight
Member
sörine;127819379 said:
This... though I'm not sure Nintendo will get rid of the dual screen design. I don't think Nintendo is planning on dropping BC with it's portable systems.
They could go one large tablet like screen. Like 2DS without the plastic casing dividing the screen. Maybe how they handle DS VC on Wii U will give us some idea?
Controls might be an issue then though, unless they go for some weird Wonderswan solution.
……forgetit
Member
Of course they aren't
People claimed that the region lock thing is software based, I don't know myself.
Well, whether it be software or hardware, or both, going region free would really separate these new models from the old ones. That would be a major selling point for me to buy.
chicagocubsfan
Member
Is the XL the same size as the original XL?
Yep (screen size that is).
Also, cross-posting from another thread:
I put together a (relative) comparison of the top screen sizes of the original 3DS vs new 3DS vs 3DS XL:
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qizah
Unconfirmed Member
Beyond that, wasn't Apple's new iPad just called the new iPad? Google did this too with the Nexus 7 (2014) and Nexus 7 (2013).
I believe it's a little bit wider, but the screens are the same size
higgsboson1997
Member
My favourite console gets even better. Since I've been owning an OG since mid-2011, I don't mind upgrading to this at all.
ArchedThunder
Banned
Yeah, going by the name people will see the name and they won't ask "What is this" because the name tells them, it's the New 3DS. What they will ask is "What's new" and then they will immediately put out their phone right there in the store and find out what's new in like a minute or two. Or their child will be with them and pick it out and if they aren't and mom makes the mistake and gets the wrong 3DS(if they are even stocked at the same time) then they can just return it and get the right one.
People really exaggerate the stupidity of the general consumer a lot.
Before I read your last sentence, I was going to reply with "you're giving consumers far too much credit" lol
Refreshment.01
Member
Both revisions are slightly bigger. The XL retains the same screen size while (as explained in the comparison above) the original 3DS sees a size increase for the screen.
Brilliant move by NIntendo to make the face plates N3DS exclusive, since the XL model seems to be the most popular one in Japan. Maybe now the sales are spread out more even. Besides this, the N3DS seems the best option because is in the middle ground of screen size/pixel density in comparison to the rest of the new and preious models.
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qizah
Unconfirmed Member
^
0.00000000000000001% chance of that happening. Maybe Nintendo will allow N3DS as controller, but no way in hell they're going to replace the GamePad. Especially with so many features missing.
Yeah, a bit disappointing, truth be told, though it's not really that big a deal for me.
One thing I like about this new model is that, unlike the DSi and the 3DS, they went ahead with the XL model right off the bat.
Hopefully, their next handheld is the same, though I'm afraid they'll just keep the XL for later : /
0.00000000000000001% chance of that happening. Maybe Nintendo will allow N3DS as controller, but no way in hell they're going to replace the GamePad. Especially with so many features missing.
Yeah, a bit disappointing, truth be told, though it's not really that big a deal for me.
One thing I like about this new model is that, unlike the DSi and the 3DS, they went ahead with the XL model right off the bat.
Hopefully, their next handheld is the same, though I'm afraid they'll just keep the XL for later : /
Wouldn't surprise me if we got a Shake It port from Wii. I'm also expecting a Punch Out port.
Refreshment.01
Member
In apperance. But remeber the difference in screen sizes and aspect ratios is substantial. What this potentially could lead to is a bigger emphasis in cross platform interaction, the thing is Nintendo had an opportunity with the Wii/DS in the post GC days but they chose not to. Probably due to their limited resources.
GhostTrick
Banned
New 3DS can't act as a gamepad because it uses 2.4ghz wifi unlike gamepad which uses 5ghz.
Unless Nintendo hided something in their spec sheet, it's not happening.
Unless Nintendo hided something in their spec sheet, it's not happening.
Refreshment.01
Member
Just saw haziq post XD
Yea, there's also the included hardware video decoder inside the Gamepad. Including a Wii U bundle with the N3DS instead of the Gamepad is outside any real possibilities.
Like i said earlier this coulpd potentially allow cross platform play. And also a way to get Dual Gamepad gameplay for certain games since is more plausible for a person to drag a N3DS as an extra controller than a second Wii U pad.
Bacon_Boss
Member
I'm torn. I'm super hyped and totally buying a N3DS but my particular situation makes this super suck. I recently smashed my top screen on my XL on a road trip and was hoping to replace it with the new refurbished Zelda XL's, but with a new model on the way, that seems silly. This means i'm pretty much missing the entire fall lineup of current model games 
Furthermore, we've only had Blue NXL and Black NXL revealed so far, with a red Smash NXL in time for the japanese release. Here's hoping we have some more options available stateside. I could maybe bum my bro's xl off of him this winter, but that also means no mobile smash between the two of us.
Either way i'm super hyped, and i'm excited to get the smaller one in my hands to see if i decide to go that route this time around.
Furthermore, we've only had Blue NXL and Black NXL revealed so far, with a red Smash NXL in time for the japanese release. Here's hoping we have some more options available stateside. I could maybe bum my bro's xl off of him this winter, but that also means no mobile smash between the two of us.
Either way i'm super hyped, and i'm excited to get the smaller one in my hands to see if i decide to go that route this time around.
FreedomFighter
Member
VERY interesting...I saw someone make this on my Twitter feed. It seems like a likely scenario, somewhat.
Refreshment.01
Member
Not happening but interesting.
Nintendo could throw us a bone an enable Wii U remote play if they wanted, but possibly at 30 fps.
The advantage is that you could play Zombi U and Nintendo Land on the N3DS. BUt the games that render different views on both screens are rare.
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qizah
Unconfirmed Member
I don't think it'll happen either, but I do think we'll see far more Wii U/3DS connectivity with the New 3DS.
chicagocubsfan
Member
MindCollizion
Member
They need to help Wii u as well, I think this very likely.
Refreshment.01
Member
Btw, my prediction powers still have some juice left XD
http://m.neogaf.com/showpost.php?p=108425892
Saw a post sugesting that a 3DS redesign is somewhat implausible to happen. On the other hand it seems quite counter productive for Nintendo not to do one.
For me the most obvious route is doing a model between the old one and XL. The hook could be a second circle pad and some extra hardware improvements to better handle the OS and Miiverse.
The slight input method boost could allow easier porting of PS2/Wii level type of game asuring a more stable flow of releases.
A redegin (a competent one of course) has the added advantage of selling to the base that already has the device and is interested in an upgrade.
http://m.neogaf.com/showpost.php?p=75716319
The 3DS has a very strong position from know till the end of the year. After that the only good move i see Nintendo doing is launching a redesign before the first half of 2014, that'll ensure a continuation of strong sales for the device coming to 2015.
Not bad for someone that isn't an insider.
http://m.neogaf.com/showpost.php?p=108425892
Saw a post sugesting that a 3DS redesign is somewhat implausible to happen. On the other hand it seems quite counter productive for Nintendo not to do one.
For me the most obvious route is doing a model between the old one and XL. The hook could be a second circle pad and some extra hardware improvements to better handle the OS and Miiverse.
The slight input method boost could allow easier porting of PS2/Wii level type of game asuring a more stable flow of releases.
A redegin (a competent one of course) has the added advantage of selling to the base that already has the device and is interested in an upgrade.
http://m.neogaf.com/showpost.php?p=75716319
The 3DS has a very strong position from know till the end of the year. After that the only good move i see Nintendo doing is launching a redesign before the first half of 2014, that'll ensure a continuation of strong sales for the device coming to 2015.
Not bad for someone that isn't an insider.
Not sure of this happening. If the very few things I've heard about the QoL are accurate, this move would serve as an interesting precursor. However, I'm more inclined to think the new handhelds will have a controller function, like the PS4-Vita relationship.
Refreshment.01
Member
Is a matter of resources Haziq. In the Wii days a Nintendo that was more financially secure and in control of both the hanheld and home console markets didn't have the resources to tackle cross platform interaction.
Compare the above to a Nintendo that has some years losing money, has a sinking home console, has a nose diving portable one, is working on an unified OS along with both the future handheld and home platforms. To on top of all this expect them to work in projects that leaverage both existing platforms at the same time is quite unlikely.
Is kind of sad since there could be some really interesting stuff taking advanatge of both platforms.