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[toastyToast]

I was having fun as soon as I opened this thread

 

[KojiKnight]

Yes. It has an exclusive title already, Xenoblade Chronicles, that won't be playable on the old 3DS/2DS.

No, it's like the DSi, a few minor exclusives and games that take advantage of extra features, but is only a stop-gap between a new platform in 2 or so years.

 

[zroid]

It really screams "this is for babbies"

 

[Snaku]

NoA will never approve that. Ever.

 

[The Last Wizard]

People sure are quick to offer to suck dick around here

You can tell they aren't from japan

 

[Regiruler]

I prefer the more reserved 3DS box art to be honest.

 

[GeekyDad]

Yup, it does look fun.

And I'm guessing the western box will look like this:

 

[gogoud]

NoA will never approve that. Ever.

They should. N/A needs to reignite that gaming is meant to fun. Doesn't matter if you're smashing heads, or stomping for coins you'll leave satisfied and with a smile on your face.

 

[Arkam]

I want this now.

I want this more.


Serious NOA would do wise to keep that design. VERY eye catching.

 

[raven777]

yea the package design is fantastic. I wonder how the new 3DS LL(XL) box looks. Pretty sure it won't be as nice as this though..

 

[orthodoxy1095]

No, it's like the DSi, a few minor exclusives and games that take advantage of extra features, but is only a stop-gap between a new platform in 2 or so years.

Excuse me, Xenoblade is not minor. That's a huge deal, and given the status of that game, I feel it's premature to relegate it to DSi status.

 

[Mango The Magician]

I...need that. O-O

 

[Anth0ny]

That is a fantastic box.

 

[Volotaire]

I really don't like it.

 

[Natureboy99]

Great box, but it won't be this. It will more likely be something like this in the west:

MH4 comes to the west in the spring (around the time N3DS comes too), and will likely take advantage of the camera nub. Its the best game to sell the new 3DS.

 

[zeromcd73]

Great box, but it won't be this. It will more likely be something like this in the west:

MH4 comes to the west in the spring (around the time N3DS comes too), and will likely take advantage of the camera nub. Its the best game to sell the new 3DS.

It's already confirmed that it does.

 

[nordique]

That box is super cool

Love it. Stands out.

 

[raven777]

the white one doesn't have mario..

 

[uncleslappy]

Didn't realize the outside had that sweet matte finish. Sold.

 

[sixteen-bit]

If only it was region free.

But Nintendo has to Nintendo...

I don't get it.

People travel with handhelds. Why all of a sudden region lock them?

 

[raven777]

new 3DS LL(XL) pacakge

 

[nordique]

So one thing isn't clear to me...is this a NEW platform (I.e gameboy color)?

it's still in the "3DS family"

Sort of like how DSi was to the DS and DSlite

So not a next generational platform, but it will have it's own games ecosystem like game boy colour and DSi had that won't work on the older models

 

[zeromcd73]

new 3DS LL(XL) pacakge

So boring in comparison

Where did you find these?

 

[LonelyGreyWolf]

Even I have to admit that it looks nice. Could have used a few more Nintendo characters on it instead of some of the generic rectangles.

 

[majik13]

That's what you would call "emotional packaging".
Looks cool. Kinda hard to read the black n3DS though.

 

[MicH]

the white one doesn't have mario..

That white n3DS box is so 80's! God, I love it!

 

[Riedinizzo]

Seems like a missed opportunity to not launch this is NA with smash

 

[raven777]

So boring in comparison

Where did you find these?

yodobashi site

 

[nordique]

new 3DS LL(XL) pacakge

This is slick I love how it wraps around the box a bit to get the "LL" idea across. Though I suppose they've done that before. Cool boxes though. The regular one has all the colours likely to communicate the many colourful interchangeable faceplates


Edit: is the art just different faceplates?

 

[GasProblem]

I like how the white n3ds box is all pastel colored.

 

[pinkurocket]

the white one doesn't have mario..

That white one. Such pastel goodness. Love it even more.

 

[megalowho]

Looks like wrapping paper, like something fun is inside. Cool design, very expressive.

 

[Aostia]

new 3DS LL(XL) pacakge

the white one doesn't have mario..

basically:
New 3DS: Buy it for faceplats! Cool casual stuff!!
New 3DS LL: Buy it for the gameplay-related functions, and size! Cool gamer stuff!

 

[Sapiens]

God, I hope NoA wakes up and just gives us exactly this but in English.

 

[raven777]

I think this one is really bad. It's Monster Hunter and instead of monster, they put a render of a npc in the cover.

 

[Lain]

The packaging is pretty nice indeed.

 

[zeromcd73]

I think this one is really bad. It's Monster Hunter and instead of monster, they put a render of a npc in the cover.

How do you make a Monster Hunter bundle and put a guy on the box instead of an actual monster?

 

[Mpl90]

Seriously, it's how Aostia said

New 3DS: ehi, boys and girls! Let's have fun with this thing! Colors! Personalisation possibilities! It's New!
New 3DS XL: big screen, 3D improved, NFC and Amiibo, C-stick. This is for you, men and women!

 

[Listonosh]

Took me a few seconds as to the reasoning for the design of the box. The faceplates! Damn I wish this had a worldwide simultaneous release...

 

[RM8]

the white one doesn't have mario..

It has Toad, so it's better

 

[Mlatador]

The 3DS LL pachaging looks BIG, nice!

Can't believe the current 3DS XL pachaging is actually smaller than the OG 3DS'...

 

[eXistor]

Love it, games should be about fun anyway. Most console-packaging is so morose.

 

[Jeels]

Woah. Lets see if NOA is brave enough for packaging like that.

 

[Travo]

I'm suddenly reminded of the opening credits of Saved by the Bell.

 

[ElectricKaibutsu]

It's incredible. The black one at least. The LLs are terrible though.

 

[KojiKnight]

Excuse me, Xenoblade is not minor. That's a huge deal, and given the status of that game, I feel it's premature to relegate it to DSi status.

#1: It's a port of a Wii game. This is not a major title.

#2: it's a huge deal to you, and it's a huge deal to a lot of people on the internet. Sales figures for Xenoblade on Wii speak otherwise to it being a 'huge deal'.

#3: It's being positioned exactly the same was as DSi was... as a late game hardware refresh designed to hold people over till a successor comes out.

 

[Sammy Samusu]

I think this one is really bad. It's Monster Hunter and instead of monster, they put a render of a npc in the cover.

Yeah that box sucks.

He does look like a Barioth though.

 

[Hellraider]

I think this one is really bad. It's Monster Hunter and instead of monster, they put a render of a npc in the cover.

Who is this? Hope we can carve a good armor out of him.

 

[JaseMath]

*nods head in approval*

 

[drspeedy]

Still waiting on a REAL throwback... OG GB 4-Eva!