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[fabricated backlash]

Replacing it won't fix that sound. The XL's speakers are shockingly bad.

Mine are exactly the same as on the original 3DS with an added vibration (resulting in a reduced bass quality) due to the new casing.

Seems like I might be the exception though as people in here make it sound like Nintendo accidentally used Wiimote speakers.

 

[kunonabi]

@weird

Wario land and kirby would be great

 

[Out of Working Order]

Mario Kart is so much more intense!
For all the niggles (which are legitimate, the speakers really are dog shit) I love this machine. Star Fox, Mario, Mario Kart, Zelda, Mighty Switch Force, ALL 1:1 VC titles, they all seem hugely improved by the bigger screen

Are the speakers really that bad?

If so, no sale. I'll stick with my original 3DS.

 

[MegaKungFuRadio]

I need something to waste money on. 3DS XL may be just the thing.

 

[marc^o^]

I got rid of my 3DS so I can't compare, but my XL speakers seems to be the same, as in not very loud but normal.

 

[Fredrik]

What color blue is the right shade of blue?

In your pics they seem deeper and more vibrant; elsewhere, lighter and washed out....

Examples:

So confused. I had red preordered (never had a red electronic). Saw red pics and switched to blue a week or so ago (I like blue in general, more than red). Saw red pics and unboxings (on the fence). Saw blue pics and unboxings (color varies wildly). Considering going back to red.

I just want a true color representation of blue

It depends on the white balance of the camera and if the photo is taken with flash or just sunlight or a lamp etc. The difference is minor anyway, but if you like the pics then I doubt that you'll be disapponited with the blue one, or the red one for that matter, I think it looks even better in real life.

 

[RPGCrazied]

I fail to believe you guys with the XL don't have Dragon Quest IX. I really want to see that in full mode!

 

[Shion]

Has anyone tried Ocarina, 3D Land and Resident Evil on the XL? How do they look on the bigger screen?

 

[Daydream Sequence]

Replacing it won't fix that sound. The XL's speakers are shockingly bad.

Did you have a 3DS as well? On my current 3DS the sound for 3DS games sucks, but for DS and GBA games they sounds really good. Is it the same on the XL?

 

[Rich!]

Did you have a 3DS as well? On my current 3DS the sound for 3DS games sucks, but for DS and GBA games they sounds really good. Is it the same on the XL?

I have a 3DS original in this room too, right now. I have compared both.

 

[whalleywhat]

What's so great about Mutant Mudds though?

Honestly, to the untrained and possibly ignorant eye it just looks like a second rate, generic retro 2D platformer... only judging by screenshots here of course, but i keep hearing it mentioned all over the place as one of if not the greatest downloadable game for 3DS hmm?

Mutant Mudds is great. Really solid platforming mechanics, good level design, high level of challenge, good use of the 3D effect. Screenshots/trailers don't tell you any of this.

 

[Chanser]

I wish people would stop saying this.

It barely helps at all. Speakers are still shit regardless.

If all else fails use head/earphones.

 

[NeoRausch]

@weird

Wario land and kirby would be great

uploading now. whatch THIS post for an edit in a few minutes!


edit:

after this asslong upload.... i poster a few post down the line,

 

[Daydream Sequence]

I have a 3DS original in this room too, right now. I have compared both.

And?

 

[Ken Masters]

Been reading through the thread and I don't get all the negativity. Sure, it's definitely not perfect, but it's so so much better than the "old" 3DS. I for one hasn't been this satisfied with a hardware revision since the GBASP. I totally love the matte look and feel. Some say it makes it look cheaper but personally I think it's the opposite.

Bad pic, but DS games looks absolutely wonderful on this!

Blue purchase confirmed

 

[Drago]

Meh... I'm really not feeling the blue at all. The red is so much better imo, but I still don't really like the red.

I just hope silver is here by Christmas so they get that color out of the way. I need solid colors before I get one

 

[Ken Masters]

Meh... I'm really not feeling the blue at all. The red is so much better imo, but I still don't really like the red.

I just hope silver is here by Christmas so they get that color out of the way. I need solid colors before I get one

from all the colors I've seen: White>>>>Blue>Silver>Red. As an NA user I've just had to come to accept we are going to get the shaft on color selections

 

[sorijealut]

Meh... I'm really not feeling the blue at all. The red is so much better imo, but I still don't really like the red.

I just hope silver is here by Christmas so they get that color out of the way. I need solid colors before I get one

Yeah man blue is color of sadness (or dat cool color I guess but w/e) trolol

 

[Glass Joe]

Random question for someone who's done a transfer... maybe you could answer.

Do your game stats (playtimes etc) transfer over too, or is that strictly tied to the unit it was played on?

Also, for anyone in the US, if you hear of any decent trade-in deals (regular 3DS to 3DS XL), please let us know! I'm on the fence and might bite for the right price. Ideally a place that will let me system transfer too but I guess since I'll likely buy a Wii U, decent in-store credit may suffice.

 

[Drago]

from all the colors I've seen: White>>>>Blue>Silver>Red. As an NA user I've just had to come to accept we are going to get the shaft on color selections

Yeah, once white comes out (or any nice solid color) I'm gonna get it day 1. I'd be all over the blue if it wasn't half black

Yeah man blue is color of sadness (or dat cool color I guess but w/e) trolol

Huh?

 

[CrunchinJelly]

Someone needs to put this in the OP:

http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/systems/3ds/en_na/images/transfer_process.png

 

[Gamer @ Heart]

from all the colors I've seen: White>>>>Blue>Silver>Red. As an NA user I've just had to come to accept we are going to get the shaft on color selections

Then wait till christmas to buy one. If the past year is any indication for Nintendos plan with 3DS colors, you will get one by then.

 

[MikeE21286]

Meh... I'm really not feeling the blue at all. The red is so much better imo, but I still don't really like the red.

I just hope silver is here by Christmas so they get that color out of the way. I need solid colors before I get one

I'm waiting for silver too. Hopefully sooner rather than later.

 

[brianmcdoogle]

Yeah, once white comes out (or any nice solid color) I'm gonna get it day 1. I'd be all over the blue if it wasn't half black


Huh?

Same here. Once white is released in NA, I will get one as well.

 

[NeoRausch]

@weird

Wario land and kirby would be great

wish granted!

Wario Land:

Streched:

1:1 Mode:

Kirby:

Streched:

1:1 Mode:

not my best pics but i'm drunk and sleepy!

 

[Ken Masters]

Then wait till christmas to buy one. If the past year is any indication for Nintendos plan with 3DS colors, you will get one by then.

I wish I had the willpower

 

[Drago]

I'm waiting for silver too. Hopefully sooner rather than later.

I'm not gonna get silver, lol

I was just saying I expect that to be the first new color they release and quickly, as it's already in every region other than NA. Probably Christmas as a new color to advertise.

I hope to see White in Q1 2013

 

[AndyMoogle]

@Yaceka:
I found the scratches directly after the unboxing. It's a production failure.

Yeah, I definitely think that's what it is and nothing else.

I fail to believe you guys with the XL don't have Dragon Quest IX. I really want to see that in full mode!

I have it. I'll take some pics later.

 

[Ken Masters]

I'm not gonna get silver, lol

I was just saying I expect that to be the first new color they release and quickly, as it's already in every region other than NA. Probably Christmas as a new color to advertise.

I hope to see White in Q1 2013

I sadly don't have the will power for a Q1 2013 release date for the white, thank you Nintendo for region locked systems!

 

[Mistle]

The blue is a little more aqua than those pictures. Not much though, just a little bit.

edit: I think the colors in this pic are the closest to the actual thing;

I hope so, that's the best pic so far IMO. Love the colour and system design, such a step up from the original model.

 

[branny]

*GBA games*

Are the GBA Ambassador games not as dark anymore? A lot of the photos of them on the XL look brighter for some reason.

 

[RPGCrazied]

I have it. I'll take some pics later.

Thanks dude!

 

[Drago]

I sadly don't have the will power for a Q1 2013 release date for the white, thank you Nintendo for region locked systems!

I have zero hype for this and I'm fine with my current 3DS so I have no trouble waiting.

Just need to avoid seeing one in real life... will be difficult

 

[Ken Masters]

I have zero hype for this and I'm fine with my current 3DS so I have no trouble waiting.

Just need to avoid seeing one in real life... will be difficult

I have no 3DS which is why it will be near impossible to avoid day 1 hype

 

[NeoRausch]

Are the GBA Ambassador games not as dark anymore? A lot of the photos of them on the XL look brighter for some reason.

now that you say it.... maybe it's just the warmer tone one the screen that results in more vibrant colors. dunno, but you are right.

Oh wow, these look fucking incredible.

thank! very appreciated! if you have any photo request for the silver edition, let me know!

i love to take shots of hardware.

 

[Ken Masters]

thank! very appreciated! if you have any photo request for the silver edition, let me know!

i love to take shots of hardware.

if you have kid icarus, I would appreciate shots of that game

 

[Ragus]

Wow, Pushmo on this thing is fucking amazing. Probably the best 3D which I have seen.

if you have kid icarus, I would appreciate shots of that game

Maybe I can also help? Do you want any particular shots?

 

[NeoRausch]

if you have kid icarus, I would appreciate shots of that game

which KI? Uprising was on my list anyway!

to everyone;

for tonight i'm done. but feel free to shoot me a photo request in form of a PM. will post more tommorow!

 

[Admiral Snackbar]

Three more weeks. Ugh...starting to get really antsy for it.

 

[Ken Masters]

Maybe I can also help? Do you want any particular shots?

not really, I don't have the game but really would like to see it in action on that large screen


thank you

 

[Jarsonot]

Just scheduled a repair with Nintendo for my OG 3DS (upper screen scratches).

They won't charge my card and ship me one first, I'll have to send it in and wait up to 10 business days.

I asked if I can swap colors in the event that they have to replace the entire system, but dude said no. Didn't press him too hard though. (didn't wanna scratch him too I guess)

Anyway, pretty simple process. Print out a shipping label, send it in, wait.

Think I'll put the cradle nubs on my refurb.

 

[Roo]

Three more weeks. Ugh...starting to get really antsy for it.

4 months for me

Spoiler

I know I'll die from an anxiety attack waiting for it and Wii U :C

 

[Ragus]

not really, I don't have the game but really would like to see it in action on that large screen


thank you

Ok. Stay tuned .

 

[bitoriginal]

This thing has turned Star Fox into my favourite 3DS game. Fighting in a 4 player battle against the computer on expert is SO GOOD.

 

[NeoRausch]

This thing has turned Star Fox into my favourite 3DS games. Fighting in a 4 player battle against the computer on expert is SO GOOD.

this hardware - sin and punishment - pwease!

 

[Tenki]

This thing has turned Star Fox into my favourite 3DS game. Fighting in a 4 player battle against the computer on expert is SO GOOD.

I love the original N64 game, I love SF64 3D on my 3DS, and I love it more on my 3DS XL. Man, it's fantastic.

 

[mrklaw]

Meh... I'm really not feeling the blue at all. The red is so much better imo, but I still don't really like the red.

I just hope silver is here by Christmas so they get that color out of the way. I need solid colors before I get one

I'm not sure I'd have the willpower to wait until the end of the year just for a different colour. The screen size makes so much difference it's amazing. I kind of regret having bought the original 3DS as this is really how 3D should be experienced. But then my kids will get it as a hand me down so they won't mind.


Quick question, would adjusting the 3D slider affect the sweet spot as it physically moves the filter, or is it purely for strength? And does anyone else feel like they are pointing it slightly to the right rather than straight on to get a proper 3D effect?

 

[Supervlieg]

Got a silver one yesterday. Looks way better in person. Feels great to hold and the pixelation isnt that bad. Damn that screen is big and luscious! Awesome system all in all. Finished Ocarina on it the same night. Bought Kid Icarus to go with it and I feel want to try out all my games again.

 

[AkimbO_Arcana]

this hardware - sin and punishment - pwease!

Do you listen to this man, Nintendo? DO YOU LISTEN?

 

[Drago]

I'm not sure I'd have the willpower to wait until the end of the year just for a different colour. The screen size makes so much difference it's amazing. I kind of regret having bought the original 3DS as this is really how 3D should be experienced. But then my kids will get it as a hand me down so they won't mind.?

I'm not waiting until the end of the year, I'm waiting even longer probably

Color is really important to me for handhelds, and if I'm only being offered colors I really don't like (Red, Blue, and Silver when that comes out) then I'll wait. I can still play the games fine