RPGCrazied
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Thanks, looks good.
I have that on my shelf with Theatrerythum Final Fantasy and soon to have KH3D. Now I just have to wait another month. :/
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3DS XL First Impressions/Previews
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Thanks, looks good.
I have that on my shelf with Theatrerythum Final Fantasy and soon to have KH3D. Now I just have to wait another month. :/
EhrgeizVII
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dat yellow tint.
Is it really that bad?
Ewwww...
dat yellow tint.
Is it really that bad?
dat yellow tint.
Is it really that bad?
No, but people seem to bitch about everything nowdays so thats a given.
dat yellow tint.
Is it really that bad?
Turn off the power saving mode.
RPGCrazied
Member
I like the warmer color temperature actually. Makes the colors seem more vivid and pop out.
EhrgeizVII
Member
Figured it was just power saving mode/bad viewing angle.
Will still get one.
Will still get one.
dat yellow tint.
Is it really that bad?
that 3DS needs to quit smoking!
mine does not look like that.
Like the hat?
Banned
What exactly does power save mode do, anyway?
Sammy Samusu
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That PSV cleaning cloth gave it away. 5.8/10
dat yellow tint.
Is it really that bad?
Why is that XL available for preorder for 299??? What the hell?
amazon marketplace allows sellers other than amazon to sell on their site. They can charge whatever they want. Once (and if) amazon decides to carry the 3DS XL itself, it will be added at those links for a price much closer to $199, but who knows if they will sell it at MSRP or not.
Currywurst
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Hard to hear, that a lot of guys have the same issues with the sound.
That's Nintendo in 2012.
Save power?
You're right... I can't find Wii or DS carried by amazon themselves. That's weird because I thought the Wii I ordered a couple years ago was sold by amazon. I wonder what the deal is with that :/
*edit* okay I checked my old order from December of 2009... the Wii I bought was sold directly from amazon (not another seller).
Why u hate Nintendo now, amazon?Ken Masters
Banned
Yes. The circle pad acts as a dpad for all DS games and some 3DS games.
This is the case with every 3DS
Also, here's some hot White-on-Blue 3DS XL action courtesy of 1UP:
http://www.1up.com/do/blogEntry?bId=9112056
The pics actually make the blue look more appealing to me. Haha...
I need White
dat white
ThankeeSai
Member
Got my first go on one of these at my local Blockbuster earlier. Played some Mario Kart, loved it.
Quite simply, I need one of these. Now.
Sadly, all my pennies are being saved for the Wii U :'(
Maybe Christmas will be kind to me!
Quite simply, I need one of these. Now.
Sadly, all my pennies are being saved for the Wii U :'(
Maybe Christmas will be kind to me!
That's the issue, when you try this, you can't go back to the regular 3DS, it feels way too small.
Yup.
I have to avoid this thing like the plague if I'm going to successfully wait for White. I'm fine with my current 3DS but once I try the XL out I don't think I'd be able to resist getting one in a color I'm not fond of
Daydream Sequence
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Defense force for overly-warm screens now? Come on. White is supposed to be white. White isn't yellow.
ThankeeSai
Member
Yep, the size difference is incredible, but the games still look as amazing as ever.
God dammit! 5 months is going to be a long wait.
God dammit! 5 months is going to be a long wait.
Daydream Sequence
Banned
Less than a year before Zelda, pink, and red showed up.
The only ones I know off hand in NA are
DSi: 5 months for White and Pink
3DS: 6 months for red then Pink/Zelda 2 months after
Hopefully White is the first new color they release :/
Ken Masters
Banned
but 5-6 month wait? no way I could wait
Welp, just mailed in my 3DS for screen repair. I'm hoping that not having it around will somehow make the wait for the XL easier. =)
They say it'll be back in 10 business days, so 2 weeks, max. That should put me pretty nicely close to launch day here. Maybe a couple of days with it to say my goodbyes, and BAM - huge screen time!
They say it'll be back in 10 business days, so 2 weeks, max. That should put me pretty nicely close to launch day here. Maybe a couple of days with it to say my goodbyes, and BAM - huge screen time!
The man speaks the truth
If Blue looked like this (TheCongressman1 image):
I'd be all over it, day 1. I need a solid color
I couldn't agree more, solid colour to jump in.
Phife Dawg
Member
It's only yellow with power saving mode on and on a complete white backdrop (at least on my machine). I actually prefer the warmer LCD, makes the colours really pop.
AndyMoogle
Member
I was disappointed when I first saw the home screen, but once I started playing Theatrhythm I was sold. The colors really pop in that game. Looks great.
lowrider007
Licorice-flavoured booze?
dat yellow tint.
Is it really that bad?
wow, I don't want to get you down but mine is nothing like that, have you got it on max brightness with power saving off?, I find that mine is nearly white with these settings.
Anyway, second day with my DS XL and I have to say it's one of my favourite handhelds thus far even over my vita, I love it, I wish had gotten the DSi XL back in the day now.
Right. Detailed pros and cons after almost a week of owning the thing:
POSITIVES:
+ The screen is superb. Low resolution aside, it's brilliant. The colours are vibrant, the screen is very very bright (not quite OLED brightness, but really really impressive for an LCD), there is absolutely no ghosting to speak of, and there's practically no glare at all. Even playing in sunlight is enjoyable. Viewing angles are absolutely incredible - no loss of clarity, even at the most extreme angles. Put simply, it's without a doubt the best screen Nintendo have ever produced. Also, mine has no yellow tint at all. A bit warmer, but anyone saying it's ruining their enjoyment of it is quite clearly insane.
+ DS, GBA, GB and DSi Ware games look great, especially in 1:1 mode.
+ The 3D is more immersive. Sweet spot is the same.
+ The D-Pad is much, much improved and is great to use. Brilliant for VC games. Also, it's further away from the bottom end of the unit, so it's much easier to use without any hand cramping whatsoever.
+ The Circle Pad has a bit more tension to it. That's good.
+ The system looks sleek, and the finish is great. No more fucking fingerprints.
+ New Home/Start/Select buttons are good. Not perfect, but they do the job absolutely fine. If anything, they're a bit too sensitive - even a slight tap can register as a button press!
+ The 3D slider is much better, and the on/off detent is useful.
+ Shoulder buttons are firm and great to use.
+ It's comfy as hell to use.
+ Battery life is far improved.
NEGATIVES:
- The speakers are the worst in the entire DS line. They're shockingly bad. The latest iwata asks explains they're smaller speakers, required to keep the XL's form factor to a decent size. But they're shit. Really fucking shit. HUGE disappointment.
- The stylus is in a better place, but it feels cheap compared to the original 3DS' one.
- The screen scratching issue still isn't fixed. Seriously, it's fucking retarded.
VERDICT:
It's one of the most impressive Nintendo handhelds I've ever owned, and it's an essential upgrade to the original. It improves on the 3DS in almost every single way, and is without a doubt the best way to experience what the console can offer. A few little issues can't stop this from being a must-buy.
POSITIVES:
+ The screen is superb. Low resolution aside, it's brilliant. The colours are vibrant, the screen is very very bright (not quite OLED brightness, but really really impressive for an LCD), there is absolutely no ghosting to speak of, and there's practically no glare at all. Even playing in sunlight is enjoyable. Viewing angles are absolutely incredible - no loss of clarity, even at the most extreme angles. Put simply, it's without a doubt the best screen Nintendo have ever produced. Also, mine has no yellow tint at all. A bit warmer, but anyone saying it's ruining their enjoyment of it is quite clearly insane.
+ DS, GBA, GB and DSi Ware games look great, especially in 1:1 mode.
+ The 3D is more immersive. Sweet spot is the same.
+ The D-Pad is much, much improved and is great to use. Brilliant for VC games. Also, it's further away from the bottom end of the unit, so it's much easier to use without any hand cramping whatsoever.
+ The Circle Pad has a bit more tension to it. That's good.
+ The system looks sleek, and the finish is great. No more fucking fingerprints.
+ New Home/Start/Select buttons are good. Not perfect, but they do the job absolutely fine. If anything, they're a bit too sensitive - even a slight tap can register as a button press!
+ The 3D slider is much better, and the on/off detent is useful.
+ Shoulder buttons are firm and great to use.
+ It's comfy as hell to use.
+ Battery life is far improved.
NEGATIVES:
- The speakers are the worst in the entire DS line. They're shockingly bad. The latest iwata asks explains they're smaller speakers, required to keep the XL's form factor to a decent size. But they're shit. Really fucking shit. HUGE disappointment.
- The stylus is in a better place, but it feels cheap compared to the original 3DS' one.
- The screen scratching issue still isn't fixed. Seriously, it's fucking retarded.
VERDICT:
It's one of the most impressive Nintendo handhelds I've ever owned, and it's an essential upgrade to the original. It improves on the 3DS in almost every single way, and is without a doubt the best way to experience what the console can offer. A few little issues can't stop this from being a must-buy.
Phife Dawg
Member
Yep, that game benefits greatly from it. Also Mighty Switch Force and the GBA ambassador games.
bitoriginal
Member
With full brightness on, comparing both systems the XL screen is definitely warmer with more a yellowish hue. But then I traded my OG 3Ds, played some games on the XL and realised that I don't give a shit about a slightly warmer menu screen. Seriously, the XL is a necessary upgrade, its better in every way.
Ken Masters
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AndyMoogle
Member
Eh, you can't really say that. People need to chill down about the screen scratching, because there is nothing that proves that the XL still has that problem. I'd be very surprised if it's not something that is caused during the manufacturing process.
Ken Masters
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stupid question, are saves on the cart or on the memory card?
AndyMoogle
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Most games save on the game card. Some bigger stuff, like the edit stuff in PES, is saved on the SD card.
lowrider007
Licorice-flavoured booze?
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