Zombie James
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$300 for a handheld, holy shit.
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3DS Launching February 26th For 25000 Yen In Japan, March In US/EU, Features Detailed
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toastyToast
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So AU$400 most likely (despite the Aussie dollar almost equaling the US dollar lately).
Maybe in 2012 Nintendo.
Maybe in 2012 Nintendo.
Zero-Crescent
Member
Really people, wait for NoA and NoE to announce their respective prices and bundled goods before rushing to judgment on price. You guys seem to be forgetting that the DSi (18,900yen) and DSi XL (20,000yen; $220 then, this converts to $238 now) were both more expensive in Japan than they were in the other regions.
Mariah Carey
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Branduil said:
Yes. It's the worst of both worlds.
maniac-kun
Member
Will preorder this thing with MGS3 and Zelda and Kid Icarus: Uprising and Mario Kart 
Craig Majaski
Member
I'm expecting $249 or less for the U.S. launch. We'll see though! I thought the game lineup looked great overall (Mario Kart doesn't look too bad, IMO, better than the earlier screens did...watch the video), but Ridge Racer looked pitiful. Awful. That game had better go through a graphic upgrade. Really liked the look of the new Animal Crossing and Resident Evil and Metal Gear Solid really show off the capabilities of the system.
jump_button
Banned
I dont care how much it cost look at what what we get day one for me best start saving but
It's a pretty aggressive move, even for Nintendo. It raises the question of who they are targeting with this: the traditional DS buyer (would they go for that price point?) or a more core/older audience?
On another note: Kinect success is now set. This is a happy day at Microsoft.
On another note: Kinect success is now set. This is a happy day at Microsoft.
Freezie KO
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First thoughts (subject to change by mood):
Price is unfortunate. The PSP was $250 in 2006, and the 3DS looks to have comparable power. I don't know what the 3D costs. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt, but for me that's the least appealing part of the system. I know Nintendo is profit-minded above all else, but I find the value proposition lacking. I even thought Wii was fair at $250. Oh well, they've got me by the balls, and they'll still sell a trillion.
Portable VC is great. I'm not a huge fan of DD, but for portables, it really does make sense.
3DS_Connect_24 is never going to be used. I can't imagine why Nintendo is advertising this feature again. They never used it for anything more than firmware upgrades for Wii.
SD card pack-in is a nice touch.
The Mii photograph thing is good addition. My Mii doesn't really look like me. I could use a little help.
Tag Mode feels like the new connectivity. It's getting a big push while I would imagine most here, particularly in the US, would rather hear about the 3DS online structure. I suppose it might be good for Japan, which is more densely populated with more chances to play video games on public transportation.
Black looks nice. I don't like the dual color schemes, so it helps that it's a singular color.
Price is unfortunate. The PSP was $250 in 2006, and the 3DS looks to have comparable power. I don't know what the 3D costs. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt, but for me that's the least appealing part of the system. I know Nintendo is profit-minded above all else, but I find the value proposition lacking. I even thought Wii was fair at $250. Oh well, they've got me by the balls, and they'll still sell a trillion.
Portable VC is great. I'm not a huge fan of DD, but for portables, it really does make sense.
3DS_Connect_24 is never going to be used. I can't imagine why Nintendo is advertising this feature again. They never used it for anything more than firmware upgrades for Wii.
SD card pack-in is a nice touch.
The Mii photograph thing is good addition. My Mii doesn't really look like me. I could use a little help.
Tag Mode feels like the new connectivity. It's getting a big push while I would imagine most here, particularly in the US, would rather hear about the 3DS online structure. I suppose it might be good for Japan, which is more densely populated with more chances to play video games on public transportation.
Black looks nice. I don't like the dual color schemes, so it helps that it's a singular color.
slaughterking
Member
That's pretty much the price I expected. That's a Day 1 purchase depending on the launch line-up.
JustAnotherOtaku
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Shame it's not this year as it seems like a long time until February/March
At least it gives me more time to save for launch games Now I just need to decide, assuming it will be region locked, which version(s) to go with.
At least it gives me more time to save for launch games
Now I just need to decide, assuming it will be region locked, which version(s) to go with.Mailenstein
Member
Really want to know all the details about the system itself. Whether if it's region free or not, how the online works, how much the games will be, what games will be at launch, details about 3DSWare etc., because at the moment I feel like 24hrs ago, just the pricey price tag appeared.
There seems to be the suggestion that Nintendo was planning to hit before the holidays in Japan but has had to delay. They've cut their profit forecast in half for the year due to the strong yen and 'the release schedule of the 3DS.' So I don't think they were intending to miss the holidays when they made their original forecast.
I think there's a big misunderstanding about the VC on 3DS. I don't think they confirmed the GBA. Check the official site, and you'll only see GB and GBC:
http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n10/confer...=588&width=709
I think the mistake came from the 4game liveblog, but they apologized for that and said it wasn't GBA but GBC:
http://twitter.com/#!/4GamerLive/status/25860432760
http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n10/confer...=588&width=709
I think the mistake came from the 4game liveblog, but they apologized for that and said it wasn't GBA but GBC:
http://twitter.com/#!/4GamerLive/status/25860432760
There seems to be the suggestion that Nintendo was planning to hit before the holidays in Japan but has had to delay. They've cut their profit forecast in half for the year due to the strong yen and 'the release schedule of the 3DS.' So I don't think they were intending to miss the holidays when they made their original forecast.
Nose Master
Member
Price point really doesn't bother me, even if it's $300. Day one.
Segata Sanshiro
Member
Can't say I'm impressed with the price or the release date. That's way too much for a portable, especially when an impressive chunk of Nintendo's audience are kids. Missing Xmas in every region is kinda lulz too.
Well Sony, here's your opening. Good luck.
Well Sony, here's your opening. Good luck.
Allan Holdsworth
Member
I really thought it was going to be released this year in Japan and next in NA/EU.
Probably going to be $250 in US, pretty crazy price but it will sell out regardless. Question is if it can mantain good sales at that price point.
I was hoping it woud be $200, but eh, wasn't planning to get it at launch anyway. But this means the DSi won't drop in price anytime soon. I want to play Shantae :lol
Probably going to be $250 in US, pretty crazy price but it will sell out regardless. Question is if it can mantain good sales at that price point.
I was hoping it woud be $200, but eh, wasn't planning to get it at launch anyway. But this means the DSi won't drop in price anytime soon. I want to play Shantae :lol
Jonnyram said:
Does Nintendo always need to be cheaper than Sony? I know it helps, but...
Also, in terms of services, they announced a deal with Fuji TV to push content to 3DSes on a daily basis.
http://en.akihabaranews.com/63433/gaming/nintendo-3ds-3d-content-partnership
Segata Sanshiro
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Given that the DSi and DSi LL/XL aren't, I wouldn't hope for anything here.Desiato said:
Pinko Marx
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I don't give a shit about the price point, I'm just mad they aren't releasing the 3DS in purple like when we were first showed it.