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3DS demo station @ Best Buy
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Vyse The Legend
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You do know that there's a big demo booth in Grand Central, right? Just go there.Exano said:The Nintendo world Store in NYC doesnt have it yet, double U tee eff?
I want to play my 3ds!
Naked Snake
Member
coldvein said:
This. More impressions, less chatter plz.
AceBandage
Banned
Boney said:
Row row fight the powah!
I just tried the 3DS at a mall event up here in Canada at Square One Mall (Face Raiders, Pilotwings, and SSF4), and I agree with v0yce about Pilotwings not really showing the 3D well... I've read impressions of many in the media saying the 3D was off or something for the game, and I can sort of see that.
For the free Face Raiders, and SSF4 though, the 3D looked excellent, much like I would say those with the Japanese versions have said, particularly of the latter..
(I should note only Face Raiders, AR Games, Pilotwings, and SSF4-3D Edition seemed to be demoed).
For the free Face Raiders, and SSF4 though, the 3D looked excellent, much like I would say those with the Japanese versions have said, particularly of the latter..
(I should note only Face Raiders, AR Games, Pilotwings, and SSF4-3D Edition seemed to be demoed).
Father_Brain
Banned
One point about Pilotwings: Since it's a flight game, much of the time, your vehicle is a significant distance - hundreds, if not thousands, of virtual "feet" - away from the ground. Due to that distance, there's no significant difference between how the dual in-game cameras (which are only, at most, maybe 15-20 "feet" apart) see the ground, meaning that your vehicle may be the only part of the screen that appears 3D.
I suspect this is what some are complaining about, at least. Try flying closer to the terrain, and I think you might be much more impressed. I definitely was.
I suspect this is what some are complaining about, at least. Try flying closer to the terrain, and I think you might be much more impressed. I definitely was.
Lavpa Jasai
Member
I just got back from playing at the chicago demo station. Very cool, fun to see in person, unlike anything Ive seen before.
I played Pilotwings, Asphalt, Nintendogs, AR game, Steel Diver.
Anyone has any specific questions/impression requests?
I played Pilotwings, Asphalt, Nintendogs, AR game, Steel Diver.
Anyone has any specific questions/impression requests?
Lavpa Jasai
Member
Luigi87 said:
Honestly, that was the one I played for the shortest amount of time, b/c I wasn't very interested in it.
But from what I played, I was under water and basically i used myself to physically move the periscope or whatever back and forth and found enemy submarines. Then fired torpedo's at them. When I got hit I had to touch the spot on the bottom screen to plug up the sub.
Honestly thats the the extent I played. But i seriously barely played. I really wanted to try the 2-d areas but I didn't get a chance to.
Chittagong
Gold Member
I'm really trying to convince myself to buy a 3DS (EU) on launch day but struggle to find games that are worth for it. So far I've got... Pilotwings Resort. Anything else worthwhile in EU, given that Steel Diver is not making launch?
I still can't believe that my first ever experience of the 3DS was Asphalt 3D.
With the SNES, it was Super Mario World, with my N64 it was Mario 64, with the Gamecube it was the mindblowing Rogue Leader...every single first experience with a new console was remarkable.
Just wish I had played on something different first. Heh.
With the SNES, it was Super Mario World, with my N64 it was Mario 64, with the Gamecube it was the mindblowing Rogue Leader...every single first experience with a new console was remarkable.
Just wish I had played on something different first. Heh.
TheGreatMightyPoo
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richisawesome said:
You should buy it just to commemorate this.
boomerisgod
Member
Spike said:
After playing the 3ds at Nintendo World I changed my pre-order from the blue to the black unit. The blue one was way too shiny and sparkly. I prefer something that doesn't stand out so much.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w18qZ1baBZI&hd=1&t=3m35sSpike said:
The only impression you'll ever need.
cosmicblizzard
Banned
My BB didn't have it
VGChampion
Member
suaveric said:
Maybe it's just because I've been exposed to Gamestop for too long but it doesn't seem weird to me at all. I haven't decided if I want one at launch (I do but the launch games don't interest me. Learned my lesson with the DS) so if I do decide I'm figuring I'll be able to walk in somewhere and pick one up without a preorder.
Games I play on my DS though aren't day one launch titles anymore so I kind of wonder if the games coming out at launch will actually interest me years from now. May hold off until Zelda. :/
AbsoluteZero
Banned
Izayoi said:
While if I was getting one now, I'd get the blue. I'm really hoping that they release a White model eventually, so I'm going to wait it out a bit.
-Pyromaniac-
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In the end both models are very good looking.
We have video evidence:
Pro blue: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w18qZ1baBZI&hd=1&t=3m35s
Pro black: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XB6U6Aognlk&hd=1&t=0m38s
Picture of both:
And that settles that.
We have video evidence:
Pro blue: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w18qZ1baBZI&hd=1&t=3m35s
Pro black: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XB6U6Aognlk&hd=1&t=0m38s
Picture of both:
And that settles that.
Played it today. I have to say I'm already looking forward to the many games that will be produced for this system in 3D. 3D may not necessarily directly affect game play, but it surely will affect game design. The depth is wonderful and you have a much better grasp of the 3D game world (Pilotwings looked great). I think many designers will have a lot of fun creating levels for their games.
I was a little disappointed with the sweet spot. A small move will lose the 3D effect. But I will probably get used to it in time.
I'm really looking forward to this system. I'm hooked to 3D games already.
I was a little disappointed with the sweet spot. A small move will lose the 3D effect. But I will probably get used to it in time.
I'm really looking forward to this system. I'm hooked to 3D games already.
DrForester
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Are the units on a tether so you can move them to your desired distance? Or are they secured and you have to move yourself?
I think the issue with Pilotwings is due to the fact that the character is just really close to the screen compared to the terrain. Due to how 3D works - you either have to focus on the terrain or the character - doing so makes the other look out-of-focus - just like in real life. Suppose you might have to just get used to it.
The one in the OP has an extendable tether so you can move it around ad check out the whole unit. I'd imagine all of the demo stations would be the same.
Echocing an earlier sentiment, I didn't really like the sparkles on the blue unit. It kind of looks like a fishing boat, which I find tacky. Oh well, not going to cancel my preorder over something that insignificant.
Echocing an earlier sentiment, I didn't really like the sparkles on the blue unit. It kind of looks like a fishing boat, which I find tacky. Oh well, not going to cancel my preorder over something that insignificant.
DrForester
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FTH said:
The old DSi DSi XL endcaps Best Buy had you could move the units, pick them up and everything.. I'd imagine they were easy to steal though...
MiamiWesker
Member
newsguy said:
Not in.
No, the tether has about 3-4 feet worth of slack to work with, so you can bring it up to your face if you wanted to; the magnet in the security bracket just happens to be a particularly strong one. :-DFTH said:
I set our display up today and came away quite impressed with the hardware and the 3D capabilities. The 3D cranked all the way up was a bit much for my tastes, but I never got to the point of fatigue.
Chet Rippo
Member
Hhmm... I'll have to check my local BB tomorrow sometime.
PopcornMegaphone
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Nintendo setup a 3DS booth at my train station (Ogilvie) here in Chicago. I'm not a handheld guy and I haven't been following the 3DS closely, so take my comments with a grain of salt, but I was unimpressed. I played pilotwings and madden, and for both games the 3D was really lame. There wasn't nearly as much depth as I was expecting. In fact, I thought the games looked a little better without 3D. I can see it becoming a headache inducing eye sore. The thought the need for a 3D adjustment slider was kinda silly (I had it near the middle), it made the experience seem kind of half baked.
The controls felt fine, but in a world with the iphone, the 3DS plastic design felt really kiddy and cheap.
Blah.
The controls felt fine, but in a world with the iphone, the 3DS plastic design felt really kiddy and cheap.
Blah.
Superblatt
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PopcornMegaphone said:
Ouch.
EvilDick34
Banned
I played the demo units at citigroup in Chicago and was quite impressed with the 3D effect on all games and this is coming from a very jaded gamer.
First up with Steel Diver and as soon as i picked it up my eyes adjusted and i saw 3D and it was glorious. I only played the periscope mission because i dont want to spoil myself to much as i will be picking this up on release. I really dug this mode because of the 3D effect and just wanted to try everything but put it down.
Second was Pilotwings and again i don't know why some think the 3D is not very pronounced. I personally think the 3D looked strong and was really nice and enjoyed the little bit i played of pilotwings. I really like the jet pack.
Next was Asphalt and good god is that game horrible but again the 3D was damn nice.
After that i tried just a tiny bit of AR games with the dragon and didnt think much of it.
After that i hit up SSF4 and really honestly the 3D was orgasmic with this game, to bad i have always hated fighting games but good lord the KO moves in 3D made me audibly go WOW.
Last but not least i hit up star wars lego and yes there are frame hick ups now and then but to me nothing that would be game breaking and once again i thought the 3D was superb and i played about 5 to 10 minutes of this game, enough to make me decide that i would pick this game up on launch as well.
Just a quick note, the staff on hand were really nice and not to pushy with trying to explain things and force their sales pitch on me even though i never told them i had this pre-ordered since forever.
Edited to say that i came away thinking first and foremost that i'm not sure why some people say the 3D on these games is not eye opening. I think the 3D is on par with
3DTV's i have demoed. If anything i will say that the image pops out a bit more on 3DTV but 3DS in my opinion works just as well without having to put those shit glasses on.
First up with Steel Diver and as soon as i picked it up my eyes adjusted and i saw 3D and it was glorious. I only played the periscope mission because i dont want to spoil myself to much as i will be picking this up on release. I really dug this mode because of the 3D effect and just wanted to try everything but put it down.
Second was Pilotwings and again i don't know why some think the 3D is not very pronounced. I personally think the 3D looked strong and was really nice and enjoyed the little bit i played of pilotwings. I really like the jet pack.
Next was Asphalt and good god is that game horrible but again the 3D was damn nice.
After that i tried just a tiny bit of AR games with the dragon and didnt think much of it.
After that i hit up SSF4 and really honestly the 3D was orgasmic with this game, to bad i have always hated fighting games but good lord the KO moves in 3D made me audibly go WOW.
Last but not least i hit up star wars lego and yes there are frame hick ups now and then but to me nothing that would be game breaking and once again i thought the 3D was superb and i played about 5 to 10 minutes of this game, enough to make me decide that i would pick this game up on launch as well.
Just a quick note, the staff on hand were really nice and not to pushy with trying to explain things and force their sales pitch on me even though i never told them i had this pre-ordered since forever.
Edited to say that i came away thinking first and foremost that i'm not sure why some people say the 3D on these games is not eye opening. I think the 3D is on par with
3DTV's i have demoed. If anything i will say that the image pops out a bit more on 3DTV but 3DS in my opinion works just as well without having to put those shit glasses on.
PopcornMegaphone said:
You see, this is the complete opposite to what myself and my girlfriend thought when we played the 3DS and games.
Pretty much proves (along with the feedback from others), that you cannot rely on other people's thoughts and opinions when it comes to the 3D, and the console itself. Everyone seriously needs to try the 3DS out themselves before drawing a conclusion.
AceBandage
Banned
Snuggler said:
Yeah, but it would do you no good. I don't think they're fully functioning retail units.
AceBandage said:
They seemed to be at the 3DS event I went to - we could turn the consoles off, and then when they came back on again it'd go straight into the main menu. I was even able to access the settings!
However, from the looks of the first image in this thread, the in-store demo units are locked to the game only.