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[Jonneh3003]

Samus Edition New Nintendo #3DS XL hardware arrives 9/15 at select retailers, just in time for #Metroid: Samus Returns!

 

[GinoFelino]

That's sexy af

 

[Savantcore]

Do you need an Amiibo to charge it?

 

[kulapik]

GameXplain: https://youtu.be/SIOvD1-DJ_Y

Kinda Funny: https://youtu.be/mieAvMdsi3I

Giant Bomb https://youtu.be/8gwqVKTJvjc

Engadget: "Metroid Samus Returns plays like a modern classic"

https://www.engadget.com/2017/08/08/metroid-samus-returns-preview/

USGamer: Remember me?

http://www.usgamer.net/articles/metroid-samus-returns-previewremember-me

3DS XL Samus Edition

 

[BY2K]

Previews of the game are dropping.

 

[Shancake]

Our preview just went up too. Absolutely loving the game.

Perfect for hardcore Metroid fans and some nice additions that make it accessible for newcomers to the series.

https://press-start.com.au/features...ealised-whilst-playing-metroid-samus-returns/

 

[Murrah]

Absolutely love the color scheme, but I just bought a couple of 2DS XLs. Blegh

 

[jacobeid]

That's sexy.

 

[Diablohead]

You know what, I would prefer that without the samus graphic on it, just the orange and yellow.

 

[Yarbskoo]

I think I need that 3DS.

 

[Aostia]

Seeing metroid get so much attention (2 games, amiibo, limited edition and ow the exclusivey 3ds) is really good

 

[Tom Nook]

I need this.

 

[BY2K]

Sound design sounds very Prime-esque.

 

[Cpt Lmao]

Good fucking god that 3DS, I need it.

 

[KaneU]

That looks AMAZING, I want it so bad ((((

 

[wrowa]

Absolutely love the color scheme, but I just bought a couple of 2DS XLs. Blegh

Don't worry, you can't play with these limited edition 3DS's anyway if you don't want the print to rub off.

 

[13ruce]

I really need to resist i already own 3 3DSes...

 

[Deft Beck]

Will one have to place the Samus amiibo to the NFC reader to turn the system on?

 

[takriel]

Best 3DS game incoming? Definitely the 3DS' swansong.

 

[J@hranimo]

Do you need an Amiibo to charge it?

Gotta make better jokes first

Damn this looks slick! I don't need another 3DS but damn this is great.

 

[MegalonJJ]

Can't access the videos yet but can someone confirm if there's any direct audio videos? Without any commentary

 

[BY2K]

LOL Giant Bomb dies in the first 10 seconds of their Samus Returns preview.

 

[purseowner]

RIP wallet.

 

[RRockman]

Best 3DS game incoming? Definitely the 3DS' swansong.

It's happening, METROID'S FINALLY BACK!

 

[Synless]

Look, I am a huge fan of Metroid but that 3DS is fugly.

 

[OfficerRaichu15]

Could we be looking at one of the top tier 3ds games?

 

[Visualante2]

Needs more Samuses

 

[wild wild rice]

Fuck yes.

 

[Maximo]

The Kinda Funny video is hard to watch at the start nothing but amiibo talk with the person telling what each amiibo does and how excited they are.

 

[Aostia]

Do you need an Amiibo to charge it?

Will one have to place the Samus amiibo to the NFC reader to turn the system on?

The funny fact is that you can buy and play the game from beginning to the end without amiibo
This is their secret evil plan

 

[Guevara]

Thankfully, I don't really like the design and I'm not tempted.

 

[Kenzodielocke]

Thankfully, I don't really like the design and I'm not tempted.

 

[Blablurn]

That device looks super good.

 

[Jonneh3003]

Great preview here: http://www.vooks.net/shes-back-hands-on-with-metroid-samus-returns/

 

[blueredandgold]

The amount of Metroid fans fainting from the sight of this is going to be off-set by the ones waking up from their comas after waiting for a new game where you play as Samus for so long and then hearing this news read to them aloud by family members

 

[Balb]

The last time Nintendo/NoA gave this kind of treatment to one of their less popular franchises was with Fire Emblem Awakening and it turned into an "A"-level franchise for them. Wonder if the same thing will happen with Metroid.

 

[Jimnymebob]

I like everything except from the Illustrator live paint vector of Samus.

 

[topplehat]

Oh that's nice

 

[Calm Mind]

DAMN.

 

[LAA]

I think even if I really liked the design I couldn't get it at this stage, I at least like it and appreciate they did it, but not as good as a zelda design would be, should have kept it more simplistic, just orange on the front and yellow at the back. Maybe a screw attack symbol on it or a morph ball.

 

[SatoAilDarko]

Not a huge fan honestly.

 

[FloweryMarston]

Any direct footage video?

EDIT: with no commentary

 

[KainXVIII]

Best 3DS game incoming? Definitely the 3DS' swansong.

Talking about overreacting, jeez. Cautiously optimistic about this game (Mirror of Fate wound still hurts)

 

[Nbz]

So the Giant Bomb Unfinished shows them loading before the Metroid fight implying that this game uses checkpoints and not save rooms. Didn't expect Nintendo to allow that change since they are so mired in tradition when it comes to games like this, but its a welcome change for sure

 

[kulapik]

Any direct footage video?

EDIT: with no commentary

GameXplain has some https://youtu.be/T_KUIwN48ck

 

[That Damn Kid]

This system will be hard to find thanks to you know who!

 

[KingBroly]

So the Giant Bomb Unfinished shows them loading before the Metroid fight implying that this game uses checkpoints and not save rooms. Didn't expect Nintendo to allow that change since they are so mired in tradition when it comes to games like this, but its a welcome change for sure

They did that in Prime 3 for the final boss, and in Other M. But in reality, they're just throwing stuff against the wall.

 

[Plum]

Both the game and console look amazing. Feels surreal to see Metroid being given such great treatment from modern day Nintendo.

So the Giant Bomb Unfinished shows them loading before the Metroid fight implying that this game uses checkpoints and not save rooms. Didn't expect Nintendo to allow that change since they are so mired in tradition when it comes to games like this, but its a welcome change for sure

Could be a mixture of both. Save rooms/points for general gameplay then a checkpoint before every boss battle.

 

[13ruce]

Previews sound hella good, glad i did not cancel my preorder due to that amiibo situation yet.

 

[ZeoVGM]

I need that 3DS.

Need.