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“So we’ve got nothing to announce here,” Fils-Aime told me as I told him that many Kotaku readers have been clamoring for the release of the smaller New 3DS in North America. “We’ve certainly taken note of all of the readers and consumers that expressed desire for the base model.”

That’s not much of a hint, right? Ah, but when I asked him why Nintendo of America hadn’t brought both New 3DS models to North America—the big “XL” one we have now and the smaller one with the changeable faceplates that we don’t have—he added:

“We analyzed the results in Japan and saw the lion’s share of the volume was on the XL model, and that’s with no 2DS existing in the Japanese market. And so as we thought about what’s the best line-up for us we thought the new XL and 2DS would be our best line-up. Not going to make any promises but, you know, I would suggest to your readers that they stay tuned and maybe some special SKUs might show up.”

Also:

There will eventually be more games made just for the New 3DS, Fils-Aime confirmed. “There are digital games coming out that are specific to New Nintendo 3DS.” Those download-only games are unannounced, for now.

http://kotaku.com/nintendo-america-boss-teases-release-of-smaller-new-3ds-1713073614

 

[Grakl]

Calling it: New Nintendo 3DSmall

 

[toythatkills]

I wouldn't read into that what Kotaku do, necessarily.

 

[Crimsonclaw111]

Too little too late imo.

 

[Adam Prime]

Hmm... I'd be willing to go for a white 3DSmall model. Otherwise I'm perfectly happy with my New XL. I didn't think I would like it as much as I did, but it's pretty great.

 

[sixteen-bit]

- ̗̀ New ̖́- 2DS incoming?

 

[Ridley327]

I wouldn't be surprised to see them holding off some kind of supply for a holiday bundle. Depending on how that sells and how far off the portable aspect of NX is, I can see them deciding to make it a regularly stocked SKU while silently killing the 2DS.

 

[akidnamededdy]

Too little too late imo.

I thought that was the point?

WAKKA WAKKA WAKKA

 

[Busaiku]

Yeah, that means no New 3DS.
Special edition New 3DS XLs though.

 

[Zalman]

I honestly can't really blame them for not doing it in the first place. You don't want too many models out there. I'm sure the fans would be all over it if they released it though.

 

[HarryDemeanor]

Don't get your hopes up.

 

[Vyse The Legend]

As expected, they will likely never release it as a standard, but they will do limited editions and such.

 

[terrisus]

I wouldn't read into that what Kotaku do, necessarily.

Yeah, I don't see it as saying that either.
I mean - sure, there will be more SKUs along the lines. Obviously.

 

[SalvaPot]

The regular n3DS exists to sell faceplates, gimme gimme gimme. To be honest I am kinda glad they decided on only one model, made the almost impossible choice between the two easier for me, but if they are bringing the regular version along with the different facaplates... man...

 

[darkside31337]

Reading that and feel like its never going to happen. Unfortunate. Have zero interest in the XL or a 2DS.

 

[MilesTeg]

Some special SKUs huh. My take is they may release some special edition regular N3DS models for certain game releases. Most likely they will be super limited. Doesn't seem like an official release is happening.

They got some digital N3DS only software coming huh? No retail? Hard to be excited about that.

 

[Lights and Waves]

Might make more sense for it to be a website and Nintendo World Stores exclusive, so people don't get confused.

 

[KingBroly]

Maybe they'll release a White one...




aw who am I kidding?

 

[Tathanen]

Don't toy with me Reggie.

 

[Nightbird]

Probably a limited run bundled with certain Games.

 

[Leafhopper]

- ̗̀ New ̖́- 2DS incoming?

I would buy that. I don't care about the 3D but the 2DS looked horrible to me.

 

[Whizkid7]

I still haven't upgraded because none of the NXLs appeal to me, so while I'd welcome this, I can't imagine it would go over well with anyone who isn't a diehard fan.

 

[Ridley327]

Some special SKUs huh. My take is they may release some special edition regular N3DS models for certain game releases. Most likely they will be super limited. Doesn't seem like an official release is happening.

They got some digital N3DS only software coming huh? No retail? Hard to be excited about that.

I imagine that they're titles that don't have much of a prayer at retail. Xenoblade made sense because it's an active IP and had been long out of print on the Wii.

 

[shoryukens]

- ̗̀ New ̖́- 2DS incoming?

I'm down, depending on what the price may be.

 

[Cheat Code]

Oh fuck off Nintendo.

 

[Otakumegane]

Does the New 3DS small have the IPS screens like the XL variants does?

 

[SalvaPot]

They could make it retailer exclusive, people love when that happens.

 

[nubbe]

I would buy that. I don't care about the 3D but the 2DS looked horrible to me.

2DS is the best version
Solid design and nice to hold

I use it the most out of 3DS and N3DS

 

[Colonel Mustard]

I prefer the larger form factor and bigger screens of the XL, but would prefer the button colors of the smaller unit. In a perfect world, I would be playing a white XL with the solid colored buttons with the Dreamcast theme playing in the back.

 

[neogaffer1]

New 3DS micro, except it's just the New 3DS released everywhere else in the world, but it's exclusive to NA because we currently only have the XL and since it's smaller, it has micro in the name.

Spoiler

Wouldn't surprise me if they did this.

 

[Shizuka]

I guess that's it, we won't get more N3DS-exclusives from Nintendo, if he's using the Unity card like it's such a big deal.

 

[krillehhh]

White 3DS micro. I'd buy.

 

[sixteen-bit]

2DS is the best version
Solid design and nice to hold

I use it the most out of 3DS and N3DS

I like the ergonomics of 2DS as well but pair it with the PDP trigger grips and it's even better.

 

[Finale Fireworker]

It sounds like, if we see it, it will be limited edition bundles.

 

[Dr. Black Jack]

I thought that was the point?

WAKKA WAKKA WAKKA

ayy lmao

They'd have to phase out the 2DS first.

 

[PSqueak]

- ̗̀ New ̖́- 2DS incoming?

You know, it's no regular new 3ds, but i could totally get it instead of the XL.

 

[Brandon F]

The supply chain and stocking management is already shit for Amiibo, do people really think they are going to flood the market with even more plastic junk for a niche audience? Does anyone actually expect the myriad faceplates they want be readily available or even mass produced?

It ain't happening.

 

[Horohoro]

Special SKU means a N3DS XL with changeable plates not a smaller N3DS.

 

[Finale Fireworker]

Special SKU means a N3DS XL with changeable plates not a smaller N3DS.

Not like this. Not like this.

 

[phanphare]

Too little too late imo.

you said it was a good size!

 

[Curler]

FACEPLATES!!! :O

We can import our data/street pass info just the same as changing memory cards, correct?

 

[toythatkills]

Special SKU means a N3DS XL with changeable plates not a smaller N3DS.

Special SKU means a totally regular New XL but with an Animal Crossing Happy Home download code included.

 

[nubbe]

Special SKU means a totally regular New XL but with an Animal Crossing Happy Home download code included.

yup. but it might have a special coating

 

[Leafhopper]

2DS is the best version
Solid design and nice to hold

I use it the most out of 3DS and N3DS

I just thought it was too big for me but if it's slightly smaller I would get it.

 

[rpmurphy]

I already imported a New 3DS so that doesn't affect me... but if they start selling faceplates here because of that, it would be awesome.

Does the New 3DS small have the IPS screens like the XL variants does?

No, don't believe so.

 

[bobawesome]

My heart has moved on.

 

[jimi_dini]

Too little too late imo.

I thought that was the point?

WAKKA WAKKA WAKKA

 

[Give War A Chance]

Of course! That's why I waited. That, and this NX stuff.

 

[18-Volt]

Give me 3DS Micro, Nintendo. Tiny but perfectly usable, comes with aluminum body.

 

[Worthintendo]

In regards to games being made for the New 3DS, I think the best way forward would be to make games work on both 3DS and New but make games Enhanced on the New 3DS. Like how Codename STEAM runs faster on Enemy turn or just more games to take advantage of the C-Stick. Reward those who have the New 3DS but don't exclude those with the standard.

In other words the same as how Nintendo handheld the Expansion pack for the N64, if people want the better experience they can get it on the New 3DS.