I'm really starting to like the look of it. Time to sell all my unused *DS stuff to try and get this sucker.
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[Nintendo Direct] 3DS XL (90% larger screen, 4GB SD, better battery) OP has details
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I'm really starting to like the look of it. Time to sell all my unused *DS stuff to try and get this sucker.
Saint Gregory
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I don't know if this was discussed but one thing that caught m attention when looking at the Kotaku system comparrison is Nintendo left a ton of empty real estate on the 3DSXL between the buttons on the right side of the system.
Is it possible that they left that open for a more elegant clip-on CPP?
Is it possible that they left that open for a more elegant clip-on CPP?
TheCongressman1
Member
That seems possible. I hope they do.
There still needs to be the extra two shoulder buttons, but they could still have the stick slide over on top of the system. That would make things a lot more compact.
This sense of entitlement is insane. They did nothing like this with DSLite, DSi, DSiXL, GBASP, GBASP+, GBMicro, GBPocket, or GBColor. You're crazy if you think this idea makes any sense beyond "Heh, heh, Nintendo should give me more free stuff, heh, heh."
The games will transfer over fine, this way. Be aware that save files get wiped on DSiWare when they transfer, though.
JennyTablina
Member
for me, the major thing I want to know is if this model will stop the scratching that happened on the older 3DS models and the ugly marks from the circle pad....
I see it has plastic bumps this time that MIGHT prevent that happening a bit better. Will invest in screen protectors this time though!
People need to realize, Nintendo did the Ambassador set because of special circumstances
a) They cut the price of a system they had released less than 6 months ago, not a decision Nintendo takes lightly, and they knew early adopters would feel a bit miffed by it.
b) Due to various circumstances, those 6 months were kind of dire. From the failed attempt to give Third Parties a chance to shine at launch, up to the lousy release list of those first 6 months. Plus the delay of the eShop to boot. Nintendo knew they bungled the launch, so they owed it to the loyal fans that brought a 3DS, and still had it by the time the ambassador announcement rolled around.
This is different, it's a a console revision and Nintendo hasn't added a thing to it to make the older 3DS model any less relevant, other than ironing out some design issues here and there. The new system even costs more in comparison to the 3DS anyway. So there's no immediate need to upgrade unless you really fancy the better battery life and bigger screens. At least the system transfer option will let me keep my Ambassador perks.
While people could argue till the sun does down about how much 20 free retro games means to them, really Nintendo didn't HAVE to do the Ambassador scheme at all. But they did it, as they admitted the 3DS's bad performance was due to neglect on their part. It was a one off, will never happen again (and it it ever does in the near future, I'ld say we'd need to worry more about Nintendo's health as a company then)
I see it has plastic bumps this time that MIGHT prevent that happening a bit better. Will invest in screen protectors this time though!
People need to realize, Nintendo did the Ambassador set because of special circumstances
a) They cut the price of a system they had released less than 6 months ago, not a decision Nintendo takes lightly, and they knew early adopters would feel a bit miffed by it.
b) Due to various circumstances, those 6 months were kind of dire. From the failed attempt to give Third Parties a chance to shine at launch, up to the lousy release list of those first 6 months. Plus the delay of the eShop to boot. Nintendo knew they bungled the launch, so they owed it to the loyal fans that brought a 3DS, and still had it by the time the ambassador announcement rolled around.
This is different, it's a a console revision and Nintendo hasn't added a thing to it to make the older 3DS model any less relevant, other than ironing out some design issues here and there. The new system even costs more in comparison to the 3DS anyway. So there's no immediate need to upgrade unless you really fancy the better battery life and bigger screens. At least the system transfer option will let me keep my Ambassador perks.
While people could argue till the sun does down about how much 20 free retro games means to them, really Nintendo didn't HAVE to do the Ambassador scheme at all. But they did it, as they admitted the 3DS's bad performance was due to neglect on their part. It was a one off, will never happen again (and it it ever does in the near future, I'ld say we'd need to worry more about Nintendo's health as a company then)
Looks like they've stopped it to me.
Now that the plastic/rubber stoppers are resting directly on the raised bezel, I don't see how that raised bezel can come in contact with the top screen now.
chickdigger802
Banned
Looks like they've stopped it to me.
Now that the plastic/rubber stoppers are resting directly on the raised bezel, I don't see how that raised bezel can come in contact with the top screen now.
god bless you. Probably some eye trickery but it does look like the rubber things might come off to the side a bit.
I probably should have drew some lines myself lmao.
The whole things seems soo much more sensibly designed and I cannot wait to get one. I'm tired of keeping a cleaning cloth between my 3DS's screens. Even with the cloth it still manages to leave smudges/marks.
chickdigger802
Banned
Original looks good on press shots, but fingerprints... everywhere!
Just wait until you get your hands on one soon before you preorder ;P
I really hope this doesn't catch on because it's a profoundly dumb nick name. We're not seeing a slimmer, smaller revision, we're seeing one that's outright called Extra Large, it's not even thinner, the one area where it could have been smaller.
And... yeah, I'm keeping my first 3DS, but as a result I'm not getting this one right away. I want to see how the blue looks, get impressions (namely of the D-Pad), and if they put out a white should the blue look crappy enough in practice.
sakipon
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I'm not tired of it. I started sandwiching a micro fiber cloth due to the scratching issue (launch 3DS here, though no scratches or marks). I really like having a cloth handy to wipe any dust. I'll be continuing the practice on XL for that reason alone.
I guess you never owened a 3DS before? 'cause you will be happy to hear that you can resize them. You can make the so tiny that up to (umm i think) 60 of them are on the screen.
TheCongressman1
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I believe he means the three buttons below the touch screen. I personally like the way they look much more.
TheCongressman1
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Posted? Japanese packaging.
Very classy.
brandonh83
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Damn, why can't I just have a white one? oh right because I'm silly American
Smiles and Cries
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maybe this thing was not at E3 because they had to delay the US launch for some reason. I do get why we get it in August
I meant start/home/select, sorry.
It wasn't at E3 because they didn't want to take attention away from the Wii U.
Posted? Japanese packaging.
The white one is so good looking..
TheCongressman1
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So, who wants to start 'Operation Snowfall' to get the white version in US?
Smiles and Cries
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blink, blink... it feels so ironic that this is true.
chickdigger802
Banned
like it.
But I can see it not being so sexy after finger gunk and other stuff is all over it.
FrenchMovieTheme
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reggie was right. nintendo fans just want more and more and more and more!
TheCongressman1
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Yep, completely unreasonable. Sorry, Reggie.
Because Nintendo of America
Smiles and Cries
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NA will have other colors sometime next year I'm sure, so its not a big deal as improved camera which will never come if its not there on day one
outunderthestars
Banned
They will likely hold them for new game releases and bundles. I wonder what color the Animal Crossing one will be!
TheCongressman1
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They will likely hold them for new game releases and bundles. I wonder what color the Animal Crossing one will be!
Black with a green outside.
Ugh.
+1 for the all black model. Make it happen, NoA, and you've got a buyer.
IrishNinja
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made room for superior baller-ass-blue model
TheCongressman1
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Already started (lol). Sent an e-mail (while thinking to myself "why not?"). While I did ask the reasoning behind the colors, I more so made the e-mail as a suggestion to release the other colors here in America. Here was the reply:
NathanMcMahon
Banned
I love this thing but I really wish they would've redesigned the location of the power switch. It's too close to the pause button. At least they fixed the stylus location as that was a nightmare to get to.
TheCongressman1
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Dacvak
No one shall be brought before our LORD David Bowie without the true and secret knowledge of the Photoshop. For in that time, so shall He appear.
You kids are crazy... This design is excellent. Looks so much nicer than the original, and I'm excited to see the black and blue console in person, since that's a fairly original color/shade choice for Nintendo.
It looks thinner cause the curved edges. Wouldn't be surprised if it feels a little thinner in the hand as well just cause of that, might be thicker in the middle but it looks like it'll be thinner all around the sides. Apple does the same thing with most of their portable stuff to disguise thickness a bit.According to Nintendo it's half a mm thicker compared to the DS Lite
top chart taken from wikipedia
bottom 3DS XL data from Nintendo's Press Release
I think that's the point, the margins are probably better on the XL.
The anti Raider conspiracy extends even to Nintendo. I bet there's a lot of bitter Seahawk fans up there in Redmond.
I want this
I want this DSI XL yellow
inside has to stay black though.this colour would be a perfect bundle with NSMB3DS, with the gold coins and all
PumpkinPie
Banned
I've ordered blue, but I'm still undecided on whether to order red instead. I already have the 25th anniversary red DSi XL and it'd go nicely with that.
It would help if we had proper pics, the promo shots have been different colours so far:
So, which blue is it? Number 2 is obviously far superior.
It would help if we had proper pics, the promo shots have been different colours so far:
So, which blue is it? Number 2 is obviously far superior.
I've ordered blue, but I'm still undecided on whether to order red instead. I already have the 25th anniversary red DSi XL and it'd go nicely with that.
It would help if we had proper pics, the promo shots have been different colours so far:
So, which blue is it? Number 2 is obviously far superior.
Yeah the bottom blue does look better.
Guess we will find out once hands-on videos come out.
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