You can't remove the top cover of the New LL?
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Famitsu: New Nintendo 3DS sold over 230k during launch week-end.
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The fact that you have to actually dismantle the top screen assembly to replace the shell.
It's literally impossible to offer faceplates for it. The New 3DS XL is essentially the same physical design as the OG 3DS XL as far as the outside top half is concerned.
taken from a poster in another thread:
one is the new 3ds xl, one is the old 3DS XL. Spot the difference? There is none.
TheSlySoul
Member
People must really have wanted Monster Hunter 4 bundles then.
That being said, good for Nintendo. They need some good news after the Wii U disaster.
That being said, good for Nintendo. They need some good news after the Wii U disaster.
Herb Alpert
Banned
Thanks, I didn't notice. I thought XL faceplates were just not available now and would be in the future.
They position the XL as a more "gamer" machine. Whatever.
Relaxed Muscle
Member
This is wrong on so many levels...
Maintenance
Member
That's kinda low, isn't it? Expected something like 350k+, at least, especially with MH4G.
metalslimer
Member
Kind of crazy expectation given those kind of sales don't occur outside of a system launch ( a real system launch) or the holidays. The launch of 2 models at once does make this revision somewhat unique though.
There wasn't a 150k estimate.
You know exactly what I'm talking about (the Media-Create guesstimation). I do find your abrupt style terribly quaint though.
Magicpaint
Member
I can't remember if we did get a breakdown yeah. But also I'm not sure that PSP works as a proper hardware revision (like 1k/2k/3k series) so much as a special/limited edition in practice, which greatly increases its short term appeal.
No, I don't know what you are talking about. A random prediction someone might have done at MC thread without any info for initial shipment isn't estimate.
Deserved, after seeing what a nice improvement they are in many ways, especially in terms of speed. Even with the LL having a better bundle, wish the smaller N3DS had sold better. It needs a nice install base to ensure we get a wide range of faceplate options :3
Can't wait to buy my (non LL) New 3DS once they come to NA!
Can't wait to buy my (non LL) New 3DS once they come to NA!
Lé Blade Runner
Member
Since I have a 2DS, I am going to upgrade to N3DS once it hits the European market. Can't wait, actually!
nrvalleytime
Member
How some people are talking about Nintendo in this thread:
Really though - imagine if Nintendo is able to use the improved speed of the new 3DS to make it similar to the Vita's option to stream the PS4 or be used as a second controller.
Would be incredible.
Really though - imagine if Nintendo is able to use the improved speed of the new 3DS to make it similar to the Vita's option to stream the PS4 or be used as a second controller.
Would be incredible.
Yeah, but its doubtful. Reasons why:
- The New 3DS does not support the wifi band that the Wii U relies on for gamepad streaming.
- The resolution of the screens on the 3DS are significantly lower than on the gamepad, meaning games would need support for both displays.
I mean, I could be totally wrong on this. I'm just guessing.
How some people are talking about Nintendo in this thread:
Really though - imagine if Nintendo is able to use the improved speed of the new 3DS to make it similar to the Vita's option to stream the PS4 or be used as a second controller.
Would be incredible.
The normal 3DS is already confirmed to be able to be used as a controller for Smash Bros, right?
In any case, I see this as an opportunity for them to do something similar in the next generation of console and handhelds (use handheld as a controller for the main console).
I was heavily leaning towards the smaller model until I started getting into Smash.
I'm playing Smash on my XL and I definitely wouldn't want to give up even a millimeter of screen size. I'm sure that attitude applies to Monster Hunter as well. I'm personally guessing that these sales between the two models will normalize somewhat in the next few months.
multiplayer. so you can experience true symmetric gameplay where everyone has their own screen to play with. The experience was incredible during the GC era and I'm sure it would be even better now if they can get it to work.
Really? I didn't know that. Interesting!
I guess.
nrvalleytime
Member
I had heard that rumor as well, but didn't put any stock in it - would be great if true.
But the limitations you mentioned earlier are definitely worth considering.
Yeah, you are right.
Also it probably didn't count for most of those 325k sales. I doubt Sony shipped that many systems.
Monster Hunter
Probably also some boost due to Smash Bros and how the larger screens are virtually required for competitive play.
Is there a comparison of specs out there? Just fired up my Vita for the first time in a while last night and I have to say, while I still don't enjoy the bubbles, they absolutely nailed the UI responsiveness. Everything just works and works well. It outdoes the consoles in usability and swiftness, even.
DrROBschiz
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Bums me out how bad Vita was fumbled.
With all of its great features it could have been so much bigger
At least now it has its own market its catering to