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[Turbowaffles]

Wish it was the XL :/

Still a good deal though and the 3DS is an amazing hand held with plenty of games to sink hours into.

 

[DigitalScrap]

Is the IPS/TN display gamble still a thing with the smaller n3ds?

I'm not sure to be honest. I've seen people seem to say that it is, but my Pokémon N3DS has dual IPS screens, and I see Sora_N on the previous page also has IPS on theirs.

Have we had anyone who has a more recent regular sized N3DS report getting non-IPS screens?

 

[Jarlaxle]

Tempted but I will holdout for a 2DS deal.

This is what I'm hoping for too.

 

[Pamplemousse]

No SNES VC on 2DS. Kinda makes that a deal breaker

 

[kaioshade]

why????


You expect them to just sit out while Sony and Microsoft get all the money this season?

Yes, lets release a limited product on one of the craziest shopping days of the season, pretty much guaranteeing damn near no one will be able to get one.

yea...

 

[Starfish Hero]

Yes, lets release a limited product on one of the craziest shopping days of the season, pretty much guaranteeing damn near no one will be able to get one.

yea...

You're acting like they're just making 50 of these lol

Yea it's going to sell out, every good deal does on Black Friday

 

[Jeremy]

Probably going to replace my XL with this. Awesome!

 

[kaioshade]

You're acting like they're just making 50 of these lol

Yea it's going to sell out, every good deal does on Black Friday

This is Nintendo, they have a history of not producing nowhere near the amount needed to meet demand. Which means prepare to see these on ebay/amazon/craigs/etc for stupid prices.

Thats why i say its a dumb move.

 

[pretty done]

No SNES VC on 2DS. Kinda makes that a deal breaker

really wtf? What a terrible decision by Nintendo

 

[random25]

I really hope this comes out in other territories as well, with the same price. I don't want to import this thing just to get taxed to hell when it ships here lol. I need my replacement to my OG 3DS XL.

 

[maxcriden]

Have we figured out yet what quanities will be like beyond Black Friday? I ask because I just saw the Canadian PR ($139) and it notes:

special-edition models – one black, one white, both featuring Mushroom Kingdom characters and imagery – will be available starting Nov. 25.

Starting to me implies they plan to offer stock for beyond just this date.

Edit: US PR says the same thing:

Two special-edition models – one black, one white, both featuring Mushroom Kingdom characters and imagery – will be available starting Nov. 25.

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No SNES VC on 2DS. Kinda makes that a deal breaker

really wtf? What a terrible decision by Nintendo

It's not bad/malicious as it sounds. The 2DS is a model that predates the N3DS. The 2DS is based on the original 3DS/3DS XL. It has the same functionality under the hood. Only the N3DS and N3DS XL have SNES VC due to its higher capabilities. The OG 3DS and XL do not have it.

 

[Starfish Hero]

This is Nintendo, they have a history of not producing nowhere near the amount needed to meet demand. Which means prepare to see these on ebay/amazon/craigs/etc for stupid prices.

Thats why i say its a dumb move.

They rarity goes down considering the face plates already exist. Scalpers aren't going to have much luck re-selling these because the price is the most special thing about it.

 

[Mugiwara]

I love my 3DS XL Zelda Link Between Worlds edition, but at this price.....hard to say no. I love faceplates.

If nintendo is smart, they'll make it so the Switch can have swappable backplates.

 

[NEO0MJ]

This seems like a really good deal. Though even for $100 I'm not sure I'll bite considering how little I play my 3DS these days.

 

[dragonyeuw]

really wtf? What a terrible decision by Nintendo

The 2ds is the same as the OG 3ds but with the 3d ability removed. So it can't play SNES VC just as the OG model can't.

 

[NeOak]

No SNES VC on 2DS. Kinda makes that a deal breaker

really wtf? What a terrible decision by Nintendo

Have you guys been under a rock for the past 11 months?

 

[OmegaFax]

Is the IPS/TN display gamble still a thing with the smaller n3ds?

With the Super Mario 3D Land bundle, people were tracking and trying to correlate different serial number ranges with what kind of display tech was used on the top/bottom screen. No idea how feasible something like this is going to be during the holiday shopping rush.

 

[Steiner]

Called my local Game Stop and the rep said that they hadn't heard anything about the sale or received any of their black Friday ads. I hope Nintendo lets us know soon where we'll be able to scoop this up.

 

[Voysa Reezun]

I think it's worth grabbing one if I can find one at that price, though I doubt I'll get to one on Black Friday before they're gone.

 

[Generalpsyduck]

Where will it be sold?

 

[Steiner]

Where will it be sold?

That's the question, bruh. That's the question.

 

[AdventureRacing]

This is Nintendo, they have a history of not producing nowhere near the amount needed to meet demand. Which means prepare to see these on ebay/amazon/craigs/etc for stupid prices.

Thats why i say its a dumb move.

No they don't. This only really happened with the wii and that's because it was selling more than anyone could ever have imagined. In its early days it even made the PS2 sales look average.

 

[renzolama]

I wonder if this means I need to hurry up and ebay my XL bundle w/ AC adapter, 64gb sd, and Cyber grip. Black friday trying to ruin my PS4 Pro money!

 

[Adam Prime]

Wow that's awesome. I already have a beautiful white New, but I think getting that Black one would be real nice!

 

[kaioshade]

No they don't. This only really happened with the wii and that's because it was selling more than anyone could ever have imagined. In its early days it even made the PS2 sales look average.

Every collectors edition game they put out is gone in minutes, dont even get me started on amiibos. I will be extremely surprised if i can walk into a store and get one of these things.

 

[Brandwin]

Depends on if your kid treats things with respect or is one of those kids that just doesn't give a shit.

Respect = n3DS, doesn't give a shit = 2DS IMO

n3DS is a lot better than the 2DS if the price is close, which it is in this case.

2DS. I got one for my son as a 6th birthday present, and I've had to take it apart to repair the shoulder buttons, as well as clean it regularly.

Also, get a case for it. I think you can still find the Nerf cases.

He is pretty good with his stuff for the most part. He has never broken our tablet or his kid tablet, but he has taken heads of his action figures, so who knows what route he will go, haha.

I am torn. More than likely I miss out on the Black Friday deal anyway. Going to be tough to grab one.

Thanks, guys!

 

[Muzicfreq]

I'm not sure to be honest. I've seen people seem to say that it is, but my Pokémon N3DS has dual IPS screens, and I see Sora_N on the previous page also has IPS on theirs.

Have we had anyone who has a more recent regular sized N3DS report getting non-IPS screens?

some people that got the Galaxy N3DS actually have gotten ones with TN panels

 

[Shadowhelper]

Sorry for noob question, can I buy and use in UK?

 

[clay_ghost]

Sorry for noob question, can I buy and use in UK?

Region Lock to NTSC U so you can't play PAL games on it. Tempt to buy 1 too if/once USD drop after today's event.

 

[Shadowhelper]

Region Lock to NTSC U so you can't play PAL games on it. Tempt to buy 1 too if/once USD drop after today's event.

Yeah, that's too good of a price to pass up. So on Friday, on Amazon it should be there? I'll just buy the games online too and have it sent to family in America, who can pass it on to me.

 

[Pancakes R Us]

I totally want one of these. I really wish it was available on Amazon.

 

[tamaster92]

UK pls

Would totally buy one at that price

 

[careless mango]

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[NOLA_Gaffer]

Glad to see Nintendo finally pushing out the Black N3DS for folks in the states that want one.

Fair warning: Cover Plates are addicting.

 

[Fusebox]

Damn, that's the white cover I use. Now everybody is gonna be rocking my 3DS look.

 

[PassiveObserver]

Doesn't look like there will be price cuts coming for the N3DSXL and 2DS. Who's gonna look at the Super Mario 3D Land bundle and think a digital download is worth the extra $50?

http://happyholidays.nintendo.com/categories/game-systems/

 

[Persona7]

Is the IPS/TN display gamble still a thing with the smaller n3ds?

The vast majority of N3DS units have dual TN models. Very few of them have IPS screens.

 

[shouamabane]

Any word on where, for how long, and how many yet?

 

[//ARCANUM]

Any word on where, for how long, and how many yet?

No, no, and I'm guessing Nintendo will poorly stock these as they have all of the other n3DS regular size models.

 

[NOLA_Gaffer]

Doesn't look like there will be price cuts coming for the N3DSXL and 2DS. Who's gonna look at the Super Mario 3D Land bundle and think a digital download is worth the extra $50?

http://happyholidays.nintendo.com/categories/game-systems/

You do get an extra cover plate worth $20, so $20 Plate + $30 Game + $100 N3DS = $150.

The N3DSXL is looking like a particularly terrible deal though, no matter which way you slice it. I don't know why anyone in their right mind would spend $200 on a N3DSXL when the N3DS is arguably an all-around better system for half the price.

 

[MannyToons]

How fiendish do you think the general public will be over these when they find out, guys? If I were to go to a retailer not particularly on the radar of those looking for gaming related Black Friday deals, do you think I'd have a chance? I've been waiting for the black N3DS model since it was revealed in Japan, and I'll be goddamn crushed if I end up missing out.

 

[louiedog]

Any word on where, for how long, and how many yet?

Target will have them Thanksgiving Day at 6 PM.

edit: And Best Buy has a coming soon listing.

Both from @Wario64

 

[Spiral Insanity]

D..d..does the white version also have the super nintendo/famicom colored buttons? Want..

 

[FearlessBelgian]

Is the IPS/TN display gamble still a thing with the smaller n3ds?

Honestly i think are all TN display ... Its a liquidation of stock from Nintendo ...

 

[louiedog]

D..d..does the white version also have the super nintendo/famicom colored buttons? Want..

From Best Buy's site:

 

[NeOak]

D..d..does the white version also have the super nintendo/famicom colored buttons? Want..

Have you been living under a rock for the last 11 months?

Literally all the regular NN3DS models have those buttons.

 

[Spiral Insanity]

((Heavy breathing))

Have you been living under a rock for the last 11 months?

Literally all the regular NN3DS models have those buttons.

My N3DSXL has black buttons with colored type, I didn't know the regular N3DS had fully colored buttons.

 

[Avinexus]

Any word on where, for how long, and how many yet?

Target's leaked BF ad has it, so I would assume all major retailers that sell Nintendo consoles in general will have it.

 

[DigitalScrap]

some people that got the Galaxy N3DS actually have gotten ones with TN panels

Ah, that's too bad. I was hoping that maybe Nintendo had standardized the supply, but I guess not.

My N3DSXL has an IPS top screen and a TN bottom screen. It really isn't a big deal, but it'd be nice if everyone got the same thing when they purchased.

I guess I got lucky with the N3DS and it having IPS screens.

The vast majority of N3DS units have dual TN models. Very few of them have IPS screens.

Oh wow, I guess I really did get lucky.

 

[Neptonic]

Can I order this online anywhere yet? I just want to give Nintendo my money, why do they do these limited runs.