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Edit: Looks like Famitsu got to try out the console... can someone translate some choice excerpts? Article.

Edit : Dengeki Online too!

My wife can read it, she skimmed Famitsu article - they think the 3D viewing angle is incredible and it's also much clearer for a second person looking over the shoulder, even though Nintendo hasn't said so explicitly. They say the new stick & trigger buttons are well placed and work good but comfort will depend on hand size. When comparing the two, they say it's hard to pick which is better, cause the LL is easier to hold and has bigger screens, but the regular is still bigger than the old regular 3DS, and much lighter. You could pretty much just infer most of that without an article

Just announced during the Nintendo Direct.

Announcement trailer: YouTube


Pics:

New LEs:

Charge station, faceplates and more:

Specs:

Faceplates:

Includes:

- better 3D
- second stick
- NFC built-in
- coloured buttons
- more buttons
- better battery (up to 7h)
- now compatible with microSDCard
- you can back up data on your PC via wireless.
- you can also transfer data wireless instead of having to pull the microSD card out.
-browser improved, now works with HTML5
- CPU improved, makes browsing Miiverse / eShop much faster.
- you can switch designs now (covers)
- gyro sensor

English PR:

Coming out on October 11 in Japan, 2015 in Europe (and probably NA). More info over the official website.

(Thanks kuppy for the help!)

 

[ScreenSplitter]

I mean could you not have waited for images, or any info whatsoever outside the fact they are new models. This thread serves next to no purpose without them.

 

[Thorgal]

No pics ?

 

[Doczu]

Show dem pictures!!

 

[kuppy]

Didn't expect that. Wow.

 

[Shane86]

What's new about them?

 

[Samurai_Heart]

Better speed, new 3D mechanics, small 2nd "c stick" analog, ZL and ZR buttons and NFC built in.

 

[Volotaire]

- 4.88 inch screen 3DS LL
- 3.88 inch screen 3DS OG
- ABXY Buttons color coded
- A new stick like button (like a small slide pad stick)
- No need for circle pad pro
- Wider 3D sweetspot?
-NFC embedded in device
- HTML5 Support
- Faster CPU for faster downloads and browsing
-Removable battery?
- MicroSD Card support
- Customisable with skins

 

[MegaMelon]

I like em, simple but effective.

 

[Nebula]

This is some Apple level "new."

 

[L~A]

What? Pics are in the OP.

 

[Hip Hop]

So two models?

 

[Kissenkopf]

What's new about them?

Exactly...

 

[SuicidalSteve]

Need an open picture!

 

[emb]

I don't understand yet. Will need translated words later.

But I like that the buttons have colors.

Edit: Oh, that nub is a second stick?!

 

[Skele7on]

Just announced during the Nintendo Direct.

damn look hella nice, wonder if the new smash brothers one will use this design?

 

[ekim]

What?

 

[uncleniccius]

They look cool.. but that naming system though..

 

[Keyser Soze]

 

[Xone9]

Source????

 

[A Link to the Past]

Better speed, new 3D mechanics, small 2nd analog.

What's new about the 3D?

 

[raven777]

dat famicom color buttons

 

[KingSnake]

For whatever reason I want the new 3ds XL although I didn't want one until now.

 

[CassSept]

ZR and ZL buttons, second pseudo-stick, in-built amiibo support.

What a weird JPN-only Direct that is, really.

 

[jj984jj]

With a C stick?! Whoa. Wonder if games will take advantage of it and if it'll be any good to use.

 

[ScreenSplitter]

Was considering a 3DS XL, glad I held off.

 

[Volotaire]

Source????

Japanese Nintendo Direct Livestream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x17E0PCsrns#t=140

 

[HaRyu]

I AM SO GLAD I RESISTED THE URGE TO BUY A 3DS LATELY.

 

[rjc571]

New 3DS can't possibly be the final name?!?!?!

Seems like a bad idea to add more inputs. Gonna splinter the userbase.

 

[Keyser Soze]

 

[2+2=5]

Better speed, new 3D mechanics, small 2nd "c stick" analog and NFC built in.

It sounds like a huge update, especially for the second analog.

 

[Samurai_Heart]

What's new about the 3D?

I'm not too sure ATM but I believe it use the camera to watch where your eyes are and create the 3D that way instead of using those screen normal 3DSs have.

 

[Alucrid]

I hope they fixed the hinges and screen scratching.

 

[intheinbetween]

dat famicom color buttons

O_O

now we're talking, bring that hotness to EU!

 

[BlackJace]

A hardware refresh is what they need imo.

 

[raven777]

thats the new c-stick I guess?

 

[vagabondarts]

Better speed, new 3D mechanics, small 2nd "c stick" analog and NFC built in.

.... Improved battery life maybe?

 

[69wpm]

 

[Ansatz]

How does the screen size of the new models compare to original 3DS / XL?

 

[Volotaire]

I AM SO GLAD I RESISTED THE URGE TO BUY A 3DS LATELY.

Me too!!!

 

[Storm Kyleis]

That's a little control stick? Neat.

 

[Snkfanatic]

Omg want! I hope we get the colored buttons in the US.

 

[Bomber Bob]

thats the new c-stick I guess?

Looks awful!

 

[DaSorcerer7]

Now I need to get a new one.

 

[Keyser Soze]

 

[Marche90]

How the fuck this isn't a global Director!? A new 3DS model with such improvements being presented for only Japan ATM? smh

 

[pixlexic]

Nice I hope it comes put in time for df explorers in the west

 

[Dr. Buni]

Second stick? How does it work?

 

[blast processed]

What is that other button? Above the "y"

EDIT: Nevermind

 

[mrklaw]

whats with the nipple? Why not just add another proper circle above/below the buttons? weird. C-stick I guess, they'll consider it mostly used for camera adjustments