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Nintendo reveals the "New Nintendo 3DS" and "New Nintendo 3DS LL"
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Because there's no software to accompany it?
They probably weren't ready to ship it so soon worldwide. The fact n3DS releases after Smash Bros in Japan is somewhat a proof of that IMO, either way, they will have released both on the same day.
Regarding the west, they were probably confident Smash Bros will move hardware no matter what this holiday.
Waiting for potential bug fixes/fiability problems and adding the tiny % of people who will double dip by purchasing a 3DS with Smash now, and upgrading with a n3DS next year, was maybe another point for not rushing the release in the west.
For the most compatibility they're probably clocking down to the original 3DS speed. Things should be fine with the faster speed but it can cause problems in some random cases.
Ideally there'd be a really simple way for devs to enable the higher clock, like a system whitelist that's part of the eShop or something that updates quickly by itself. Still have to go through QA testing to make sure everything works, but instead of a crapload of individual patches to update every game it'd just be a single list of approved games.
Yeah it's a big deal to me too, I like to leave it on and only turn it off when he narrow sweet spot bugs me enough in a session. Hell it'll make 3D Super Hang On playable with 3D and tilt controls for once, I'll be happy just for that. Otherwise I'll be interested in seeing if any games come out to take advantage of the widened 3D and the head tracking. There's a lot of stuff that does the latter but I can't think of too many that do it with a real 3D screen outside of the recent VR headsets.
I'm not really sure if it will work on all axes, given how the parallax barrier works, so if tilt controls require you to twist the device like a steering wheel i believe the 3D will break.
what firmware update was supposed to improve luigis framerate?
Yeah that's probably the case, but I figure even then as long as the sweet spot is as improved as they say it'll still be at least a bit more playable while trying it out while tilting your head. Right now you have to be nearly exact for it to work so even a little bit of leeway would make a nice difference.
Like these from the 80s?
That would be amazing!
I know you're kidding, but...
By the way, looks like they already got the packaging ready the face plates, which will all be sold in the West too, when the console comes out.
Don't think that's the reason. We would buy it anyway. Then again, from a marketing pov it would make more impact released with an exclusive or two games.
Never heard of the download code for themes, to be honest... and there's about 34 plates, that's a lot of themes to make, if true. And what about the plates that are just an alternate colour?
It's 100% official, it's one of the 30+ plates.
KTR is just the code name... no idea what it means, though.
Annnnd here's the packaging.
It's way too colorful for my American tastes. Needs more black and white.
(C'mon NoA, don't screw this up.)
There are an angry Goomba and an angry Bullet Bill. It could be enough for them to let it pass.
HUELEN10
Member
Sweet Jesus that's gorgeous!Annnnd here's the packaging.
It's way too colorful for my American tastes. Needs more black and white.
(C'mon NoA, don't screw this up.)
I...I just can't wait, this thing is gonna be off the chain!
Annnnd here's the packaging.
It's way too colorful for my American tastes. Needs more black and white.
(C'mon NoA, don't screw this up.)
Nintendo are best when they aren't trying to ape Apple or other major electronics makers, and instead emphasise their strengths. This looks absolutely amazing, I really hope this type of packaging makes it to the West.
I just have to hope NoE continues their usual stance of just copying Japan's packaging.
Annnnd here's the packaging.
It's way too colorful for my American tastes. Needs more black and white.
(C'mon NoA, don't screw this up.)
NCL really knows how to make compelling box designs. Hope that NOA makes something this good-looking too.
Annnnd here's the packaging.
It's way too colorful for my American tastes. Needs more black and white.
(C'mon NoA, don't screw this up.)
Oh my god it's gorgeous.
Annnnd here's the packaging.
It's way too colorful for my American tastes. Needs more black and white.
(C'mon NoA, don't screw this up.)
That's one gorgeous box.
Yes you are right, I really just wanted a white 3DS haha, but I think there's some truth to that statement.
Annnnd here's the packaging.
It's way too colorful for my American tastes. Needs more black and white.
(C'mon NoA, don't screw this up.)
Team Top Hat
Banned
I'm going to rock that Pink and Green faceplate
Muffin Awesome
Member
I just begged NoA to release the white one in the US, let's see this go no where fast... Oh well at l put it out there.
I really hope they keep these base designs at least for overseas.
I really hope they keep these base designs at least for overseas.
ElectricKaibutsu
Member
Annnnd here's the packaging.
It's way too colorful for my American tastes. Needs more black and white.
(C'mon NoA, don't screw this up.)
Whoa, that is a nice box.
Absolutely amazing.Annnnd here's the packaging.
It's way too colorful for my American tastes. Needs more black and white.
(C'mon NoA, don't screw this up.)
Hoping the 3DS LL box is just as good, and that we get to see it tomorrow since preorders are going up.
ZeroMaverick
Member
What if this doesn't even leave Japan? Is that possible?
because it's more colourful and interesting than most box designs for electronics these days?
Because console boxes have become mostly solid coloured minimalist designs so it is refreshing to see something so funky in this day and age. Videogames are fun not serious and this reflects that.
ZeroMaverick
Member
Answered your own question
Nintendo is pretty busy with other projects so they needed third parties do make some exclsuive system sellers for the system. They probably have knocked some doors but couldn't get any answers. They're still trying, so they delayed the system for west. If everything else fails, they could always support it with more last gen ports like Xenoblade.
Plus, there might be a New 2DS.
It is. 2015 western 3DS lineup is a little weak, no system sellers. They could skip it altogether in order to speed and hype up the release of next gen handheld. They need to attract western 3rd party, you know.
TheCongressman1
Member
Annnnd here's the packaging.
It's way too colorful for my American tastes. Needs more black and white.
(C'mon NoA, don't screw this up.)
That is the best box art for a system in forever. I love this! Hopefully they don't change it for NA.
The one that made Mirror of Fate run at an almost acceptable speed?
dampflokfreund
Banned
Can someone translate what the text with LED means? It might helps us to find out how the 3D effect works.
Maybe the LED sends a special light to the eye the human eye can't see. Then the eye reflect it and send it back to the camera. This would mean that the 3D effect would also work in the dark and it would also work without calibrating. Hopefully the camera is fast enough.
Annnnd here's the packaging.
It's way too colorful for my American tastes. Needs more black and white.
(C'mon NoA, don't screw this up.)
Please NOE, we DO want this one!!
ElectricKaibutsu
Member
Can someone translate what the text with LED means? It might helps us to find out how the 3D effect works.
Maybe the LED sends a special light to the eye the human eye can't see. Then the eye reflect it and send it back to the camera. This would mean that the 3D effect would also work in the dark and it would also work without calibrating. Hopefully the camera is fast enough.
Oh cool, it's infrared so it works in the dark too.
OldGangWarily
Member
Can someone translate what the text with LED means? It might helps us to find out how the 3D effect works.
Maybe the LED sends a special light to the eye the human eye can't see. Then the eye reflect it and send it back to the camera. This would mean that the 3D effect would also work in the dark and it would also work without calibrating. Hopefully the camera is fast enough.
Infrared LED Lamp: In order for the "3D wobble prevention feature" to behave in the dark, it reflects the face with infrared.
Blue Submarine No. 6
Member
Wow... Take a little break from the forum for a few days and look what happens!
I'll buy it if Xenoblade comes West with it, but I've already got an Ambassador 3DS with a Circle Pad Pro, a 3DSXL and a 2DS, so it will come down to the software for me, at least early on.... Portable Xenoblade? Ya, I'll buy hardware for that (would honestly prefer New 2DS version though)...
I'll buy it if Xenoblade comes West with it, but I've already got an Ambassador 3DS with a Circle Pad Pro, a 3DSXL and a 2DS, so it will come down to the software for me, at least early on.... Portable Xenoblade? Ya, I'll buy hardware for that (would honestly prefer New 2DS version though)...
For those interested in Nintendo's own microSD cards, here's the prices
microSDHC 16 GB - 3,024 Yen
microSDHC 32 GB - 4,536 Yen
For "direct" comparison
PlayStation Vita SD Card 16 GB - 4,082 Yen
PlayStation Vita SD Card 32 GB - 6,998 Yen
Taken from Amazon.co.jp. I hope someone can do the same including prices for comparable microSD cards from SanDisk, Samsung, Philips, etc.etc. in order to get a good idea on the matter.
microSDHC 16 GB - 3,024 Yen
microSDHC 32 GB - 4,536 Yen
For "direct" comparison
PlayStation Vita SD Card 16 GB - 4,082 Yen
PlayStation Vita SD Card 32 GB - 6,998 Yen
Taken from Amazon.co.jp. I hope someone can do the same including prices for comparable microSD cards from SanDisk, Samsung, Philips, etc.etc. in order to get a good idea on the matter.
Jo Shishido's Cheeks
Member
This whole thing now makes the 2DS even more bizarre...