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$99 New 3DS Black Friday Deal
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Mrstriker09
Member
Should i trust target online?? Says stores have them in stock
Look up one post 👆🏻
Living the Dream
Member
Anyone want to trade their white for my black?
Unknown Soldier
Member
Went to the local Walmart, it was a madhouse but there weren't any 3DS.
Whatever, I'll wait for my "preorder" to arrive on December 23rd lol
Whatever, I'll wait for my "preorder" to arrive on December 23rd lol
BFIB
Member
I show in stock all around me. I wouldn't trust it.
Yeah, thats the one that i meant. It can be played on 3ds right? Sorry, vita person.
Generalpsyduck
Banned
You guys think there's a shot there might be more tommorow?
J_ToSaveTheDay
Member
I'm stuck at work but one of the two local Targets shows in-stock where I live via BrickSeek.
It's probably true, that one gets way less traffic than the other -- the other one that doesn't show in stock is in the more gentrified, upscale section of town whereas the one that shows in stock is an older, more run-down Target (but I wouldn't say it's in a crap neighborhood).
Toys R Us also gets pathetic foot traffic here in this city generally speaking so I'd imagine if they got stocked as well as some other GAFers are saying, then there's probably still plenty left. However, the only Toys R Us is just a few buildings away from the Target that's sold out, so maybe savvy and desperate shoppers that couldn't get one at the sold out Target are trying at Toys R Us since it's in the same shopping complex.
It's probably true, that one gets way less traffic than the other -- the other one that doesn't show in stock is in the more gentrified, upscale section of town whereas the one that shows in stock is an older, more run-down Target (but I wouldn't say it's in a crap neighborhood).
Toys R Us also gets pathetic foot traffic here in this city generally speaking so I'd imagine if they got stocked as well as some other GAFers are saying, then there's probably still plenty left. However, the only Toys R Us is just a few buildings away from the Target that's sold out, so maybe savvy and desperate shoppers that couldn't get one at the sold out Target are trying at Toys R Us since it's in the same shopping complex.
Yes DS games are fully playable in all 3DS models. Now I wonder how my DS games will play on the New 3DS, because owning a DSi and 3DS XL I want see how good (or not bad) could be in a small console.
Vexingsruzz
Neo Member
For Canada-Gaf, I got one today at the Walmart in Welland, Ontario. They still had approx. 10 left (5 of each color), so if you're in the Niagara region give it a look.
Conor_Fool
Banned
Did I miss an online sale? Is there going to be a(nother?) online sale?
Jailer of Hope
Member
DS games look crappy on 3DS unless you're playing in 1:1 pixel mode. This is an instance where at least playing in 1:1 is better on XL because the game screen won't be so tiny.
My post in the Black Friday thread:
Just returned from my night out of shopping. Man the 3DS deal has got to be the hot item this year.
Best Buy was the first place I went to try and get one and a group of guys took what looked like all of them. The store didn't even have that many, I think it was only 6 total. (Yes, people glared at them horribly, including myself lol)
Second place, Target, had a huge amount of them. I mean lots, like at least 5 big boxes full of them.
The system for purchasing them at Target, while more inconvenient, was definitely more fair since all the systems were held behind the counter.
Just returned from my night out of shopping. Man the 3DS deal has got to be the hot item this year.
Best Buy was the first place I went to try and get one and a group of guys took what looked like all of them. The store didn't even have that many, I think it was only 6 total. (Yes, people glared at them horribly, including myself lol)
Second place, Target, had a huge amount of them. I mean lots, like at least 5 big boxes full of them.
The system for purchasing them at Target, while more inconvenient, was definitely more fair since all the systems were held behind the counter.
NeOak
Member
Try Toys R Us.
Generalpsyduck
Banned
At thay point you should just pay extra for a good bundle.
Toys R Us OOS
Best Buy OOS
Walmart OOS (fuck that manager, he lied to me)
Target OOS
Gamestop is the only one left, hope they got the most shipments.
EDIT:
The Target I went to, they had all their units out on a rack, noticeable by the completely empty shelf where the 3DSes were. Each store probably runs things differently. At the Walmart I went to, the staff had lines setup around the store for different electronics.
Best Buy OOS
Walmart OOS (fuck that manager, he lied to me)
Target OOS
Gamestop is the only one left, hope they got the most shipments.
EDIT:
The Target I went to, they had all their units out on a rack, noticeable by the completely empty shelf where the 3DSes were. Each store probably runs things differently. At the Walmart I went to, the staff had lines setup around the store for different electronics.
Loop Fruit
Banned
Thought about checking target then I remembered how horrible the crowd will be
shira
Member
I got mine at Best Buy but it was within the first hour of opening and they only had about a half dozen left. Just got one for my wife and another guy got one for his daughter but a lot of others were getting multiples, so seemed scalper heavy.
Yeah, at my Best Buy there was just a group of dudes who were nonchalantly like "oh, we already have New 3DSes, but we were planning on snagging these for our buds who didn't feel like coming, lol," and most of them ended up missing out when the rep actually started handing them out.
Don't the old 3DS chargers work?
secretanchitman
Member
Damn I want this now! I wanted the black one but then I realized that the Smash 3DS faceplate only comes in white but the Zelda faceplates (Majora's Mask and the Triforce ones) are better suited for black - decisions, decisions. Going to head out later and see if there are any left.
outunderthestars
Banned
Just snagged one from my local target. I snagged the last one after the guy in front of me kept getting his card declined. He left and I was there to ask the clerk for it. Incredibly lucky timing on my part.
idk, either way I still need one
ss_lemonade
Member
They should. It's what I use with my new 3ds xl
Generalpsyduck
Banned
Is the charger just a micro usb?
Wildschwein
Member
Late on this one, but I don't even leave a wallet in my back pocket the moment I sit down somewhere I can safely take it out.
I'm definitely sticking around to hear more reports if these are 100% TN panel models. I thought it would bother me for the longest time, but I'm ready to be happy with consistency. Plus, the IPS scanline effect on my XL drives me bonkers.
I hope brick and mortar shoppers are having some luck today.
enoirmeplz
Member
Nope. Just for use for 3DS systems.
I really thought these would've been easier to get. Mine is set to be here Tuesday from Amazon. Guess I'll check with the person I bought it for to see if they really want it.
Generalpsyduck
Banned
Oh its proprietary? Ok.
Its proprietary, if you have an old 3ds charger it should work.
Hcoregamer00
The 'H' stands for hentai.
A point of frustration for me (and probably other 3DS owners and potential future owners) is that what Nintendo should do is just do a huge shipment for Black Friday, and just replenish stock for $99 until Christmas eve. Then do a permanent price drop from $170 to $150 or $130.
Basically it introduces the console to hundreds of thousands of new fans, and it makes people happy who want a second or third console because they love it.
Basically it introduces the console to hundreds of thousands of new fans, and it makes people happy who want a second or third console because they love it.
Nintendo being Nintendo, so nope.
Wildschwein
Member
It half feels like an attempt to prove there's still a market to some investors.
shira
Member
out of stock
perfectchaos007
Member
Nintendo isn't going to support this console after next year so they really don't care how many people are introduced to the system. They just need units sold to tide them over until Switch gets some headway
He had told me that none of the stores in the area had gotten shipments from Nintendo, which turned out to be a blatant lie. He also only told me this after 6PM, so all the other stores had sold out.
EDIT: OOS means Out of Stock
Hcoregamer00
The 'H' stands for hentai.
Out of stock, it's gone
Yeah, if they really wanted to sell MILLIONS, having it at the $99 price until Christmas Eve is the way to go.
Also lower the 3DS XL to $150 temporarily.
Wildschwein
Member
Shit. They need to bring these back. At least introduce a proper black model and do a price drop across the board.
User 479360
Banned
In Canadia
Ah, okay. I was sure the flyer said Walmart exclusive when the customer service lady pulled it out to get the item code.
I didn't get a good look though
Duxxy3
Member
I don't see the switch replacing the 3DS. I don't think the 3DS is going anywhere for at least a few more years.