"They need to discontinue the DS...It's too old...the 3DS should be the main focus."
I can't wait to hear the change of tune in the comments if the DS finally outsells the PS2 worldwide, thanks to price cuts like these, becoming the best selling game system of all time. For those keeping score, the DS is only two million away from the PS2.
I already have Tetris Party Live for my DSi XL, but this really stinks. :/ Well...good a time as any to look into Tetris Axis or transfer Live to my 3DS.
I bought this a couple of weeks ago and I'm really enjoying it. I know Zen Pinball is coming to the North American eShop real soon, but I'm on the fence about selling my 3DS and I wanted a pinball game anyway (if I decided to keep it though, I can always transfer this game over. Everyone's a winner). The game looks gorgeous on a DSi XL's large screens and it's fun to play in short bursts. Having the one table doesn't bother me when it's a really good table (quality over quantity). The physics are awesome and the Greek motif is fun. Online leaderboards would have been cool, but it doesn't break the deal. I love playing pinball games and this has become one of my favorites (I think my all-time favorite is "True Pinball" for the PSOne/Saturn). Overall, it's the best 500 points I've spent since Tetris Party Live.
Is there an AC Adapter for it? In my experience, there have been Mario Kart sessions lasting longer than 2.5 hours, which is the promised battery life. Also, any word on what batteries this will take?
Other than that, it looks like a neat little machine. Kudos to Hyperkin!
The big thing that stopped me from getting a GameCube near its beginning was my friend bringing a magazine to school one day, showing the Dreamcast had been slashed to $50 and most of the AAA titles were less than $15. At that time, I had a PSOne and an N64, so $50 for a "Next-Gen" console (albeit, a month or so after Sega had ended hardware support) with cheap, fun games (same friend had a Dreamcast I got to try) versus a $200 system with $50 games was an easy choice for me. I did eventually buy a 'Cube, but it wouldn't be for a couple of years later, when the price dropped to $99. I didn't keep it long though.
The Wii was the system that actually got me excited to play video games again (for a while, I didn't play video games much, justified by the notion, "I was growing up"). I remember seeing one of the first trailers for the Wii, with the person swinging the Wiimote like a Tennis racket, made me think "This looks like a lot of fun!" I did go back and play GameCube games I missed on the Wii (Wind Waker, Mario Sunshine, etc.)
Tell you what, I'm going to hook up my PSOne and play some Final Fantasy (got Anthology and Chronicles for my birthday last weekend and I still haven't beaten VIII or Origins). Maybe when I'm done (six Final Fantasy games and Chrono Trigger in all), there will be something for me for the 3DS.
Don't get me wrong, I like my 3DS. I still take it around when I'm at school, averaging three StreetPass hits a week. The Ambassador Program was great and I'm really excited for the GBA games to come (breaking up Final Fantasy gameplay a bit). I think my problem is I'm spoiled by tne promise of new experiences from Nintendo. The DS came out, essentially reinvented genres of gaming (particularly edutainment), and sold over 150m consoles. The Wii mainstreamed motion controls and is nearing the 90m mark. The 3DS...feels too much like the same old flame from the DS, but with 3D (that gives me a headache after 20 minutes), prettier graphics (which don't matter to me, illustrative by my new PSOne binge) and faster guts. I guess I'm still waiting for the next Brain Age or Wii Sports, games that took the hardware and hit a home run with them. Admittedly StreetPass, Face Raiders, and the AR Cards were nice in the beginning, but I'm still waiting and hoping.
I do have friends, but I don't think I'll get the update, especially if it'll block homebrew. I don't do Hulu and the video camera is too low-res to warrant an update, all things considered.
I was expecting at least an 8 from NintendoLife, though a 7 is still okay. Don't know if I'll buy this as I already have Tetris Party Live on my DSi XL, though I wouldn't be against getting this as a gift.
I got it for both my 3DS and my DSi XL. I'll play it later after I get some homework done. Meanwhile, I was able to run a speed test to see which console downloads games faster (spoiler: 3DS won by a wide margin).
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#1
chiefeagle02 commented on DSi and DSi XL Price Drops Announced for North...:
"They need to discontinue the DS...It's too old...the 3DS should be the main focus."
I can't wait to hear the change of tune in the comments if the DS finally outsells the PS2 worldwide, thanks to price cuts like these, becoming the best selling game system of all time. For those keeping score, the DS is only two million away from the PS2.
http://www.vgchartz.com/analysis/platform_totals/ (Cited May 10th, 2012)
And with two new Pokemon games coming out reasonably soon, there's a chance it could actually happen.
So...until that time, give the DS a chance.
#2
chiefeagle02 commented on Pledge to Diamond Trust of London's Kickstarte...:
Pledging for the limited edition. Good luck Jason.
#3
chiefeagle02 commented on Jason Rohrer's Diamond Trust on DS Finally App...:
This is definitely one I'll keep my eye on.
#4
chiefeagle02 commented on Brain Training 3DS Confirmed for Worldwide Rel...:
Here's to hoping it'll only be $20, as the previous titles were when they first came out.
#5
chiefeagle02 commented on Tetris Party Live Disappears from eShop:
I already have Tetris Party Live for my DSi XL, but this really stinks. :/ Well...good a time as any to look into Tetris Axis or transfer Live to my 3DS.
#6
chiefeagle02 commented on Free Kid Icarus: Uprising Cards Fly Onto North...:
Just ordered mine.
#7
chiefeagle02 commented on 3D Beauty Clock Timing a Release on 3DS in Japan:
All I got out of this was "Free", "Alarm", and "Clock."
#8
chiefeagle02 commented on Nintendo Download: 1st March 2012 (North America):
The Crush3D demo was actually really good.
#9
chiefeagle02 commented on March's Club Nintendo Rewards Are Up Now:
I might pick up Cubello.
#10
chiefeagle02 commented on North America Gets Pokémon Black and White 2 ...:
I'm less than 100 Pokemon away from completing the National Pokedex on my copy of White. Well, at least I now have a time target to hit.
#11
chiefeagle02 commented on New York Gamer Breaks Tetris Record:
My hat's off to Mr. Buco. Congratulations!
I'd like to see that Tetris documentary now.
#12
chiefeagle02 commented on Mario Party 2 Joins the Club Nintendo Rewards ...:
Fond memories indeed, but I may pass on Mario Party 2. Played it to death back in the day, burning me out on the entire franchise for years to come.
Art Academy could be fun (it'd be better on an XL's larger screen, but I digress). I could use it to move up from drawing stick people in Swapnote.
#13
chiefeagle02 commented on Pinball Pulse: The Ancients Beckon:
I bought this a couple of weeks ago and I'm really enjoying it. I know Zen Pinball is coming to the North American eShop real soon, but I'm on the fence about selling my 3DS and I wanted a pinball game anyway (if I decided to keep it though, I can always transfer this game over. Everyone's a winner). The game looks gorgeous on a DSi XL's large screens and it's fun to play in short bursts. Having the one table doesn't bother me when it's a really good table (quality over quantity). The physics are awesome and the Greek motif is fun. Online leaderboards would have been cool, but it doesn't break the deal. I love playing pinball games and this has become one of my favorites (I think my all-time favorite is "True Pinball" for the PSOne/Saturn). Overall, it's the best 500 points I've spent since Tetris Party Live.
#14
chiefeagle02 commented on Flip Out Over 101 Pinball World in January:
I'll wait for the review, but I would like to get a new pinball game for DSi.
#15
chiefeagle02 commented on Australian Board Rates Ubisoft's First Ever Vi...:
I already have Rayman as DSiWare. Good to see Prince of Persia making an appearance.
#16
chiefeagle02 commented on New Pokémon Game to Be Announced in January:
Looks like it'll be Samurai and Pokemon.
http://kotaku.com/5868953/new-pokmon-game-revealed-its-not-what-you-expect/gallery/1
#17
chiefeagle02 commented on Out Now: Nintendo 3DS Ambassador GBA Games:
12:30am PST in Oregon. Nothing yet...
**Update** 12:55am PST. All 10 GBA games downloaded.
#18
chiefeagle02 commented on 3DS Ambassador Game Boy Advance Games Revealed:
Solid line up of GBA games.
#19
chiefeagle02 commented on Club Nintendo Gets Major Overhaul, Pay for Gam...:
This past week has been full of great news (Mario Kart 7, the Update, and now this). Kinda of glad that I kept my 3DS now.
#20
chiefeagle02 commented on Guide: Nintendo 3DS System Update:
Wonderful update!
#21
chiefeagle02 commented on Review: Zen Pinball 3D (3DSWare):
Looking to download this when it's available in North America. Great review.
#22
chiefeagle02 commented on SupaBoy Is a Portable Super Nintendo for $80:
Is there an AC Adapter for it? In my experience, there have been Mario Kart sessions lasting longer than 2.5 hours, which is the promised battery life. Also, any word on what batteries this will take?
Other than that, it looks like a neat little machine. Kudos to Hyperkin!
#23
chiefeagle02 commented on Register 2 3DS Games and You Could Win a Mario...:
Hoping this promotion comes to the US as well.
#24
chiefeagle02 commented on Review: Mario Kart 7 (3DS):
So what stopped you from giving it a 10?
#25
chiefeagle02 commented on Nintendo Download: 1st December 2011 (Europe):
Maybe Zen Pinball for me (assuming NA gets it on Thursday as well), depending on how the review goes. MK7 might be a Christmas request.
#26
chiefeagle02 commented on Review: Giana Sisters DS (DS):
I may have to hunt this one down.
#27
chiefeagle02 commented on Review: Metroid II: Return of Samus (3DS Virtu...:
No no, we had a map. I called mine "Nintendo Power."
#28
chiefeagle02 commented on Zen Pinball 3D is Pinging to Europe Next Week:
Will definitely keep my eye on this one.
#29
chiefeagle02 commented on Round Table: Let’s Talk About the GameCube a...:
The big thing that stopped me from getting a GameCube near its beginning was my friend bringing a magazine to school one day, showing the Dreamcast had been slashed to $50 and most of the AAA titles were less than $15. At that time, I had a PSOne and an N64, so $50 for a "Next-Gen" console (albeit, a month or so after Sega had ended hardware support) with cheap, fun games (same friend had a Dreamcast I got to try) versus a $200 system with $50 games was an easy choice for me. I did eventually buy a 'Cube, but it wouldn't be for a couple of years later, when the price dropped to $99. I didn't keep it long though.
The Wii was the system that actually got me excited to play video games again (for a while, I didn't play video games much, justified by the notion, "I was growing up"). I remember seeing one of the first trailers for the Wii, with the person swinging the Wiimote like a Tennis racket, made me think "This looks like a lot of fun!" I did go back and play GameCube games I missed on the Wii (Wind Waker, Mario Sunshine, etc.)
#30
chiefeagle02 commented on Rumour: Limited Edition Zelda 3DS to be Releas...:
http://www.black-friday.net/best-buy-ad-scan.html
Scan four (page 17 of the flier). It'll be in the US around Black Friday. Happy Holidays!
#31
chiefeagle02 commented on Feature: The Best Games on GameCube and Wii:
My favorite GC game was Eternal Darkness, but this is still a good list nonetheless.
#32
chiefeagle02 commented on PETA Launches Campaign Against Mario:
Over twenty years late, guys. Mario's been wearing Tanooki Suits since the NES days (not to mention Frog Suits, Turtle Suits, et cetera).
#33
chiefeagle02 commented on Talking Point: Nintendo's Plans to Fight Back:
@39: Again, six Final Fantasy games should keep me busy until then (leastways, I hope so).
#34
chiefeagle02 commented on Talking Point: Nintendo's Plans to Fight Back:
Tell you what, I'm going to hook up my PSOne and play some Final Fantasy (got Anthology and Chronicles for my birthday last weekend and I still haven't beaten VIII or Origins). Maybe when I'm done (six Final Fantasy games and Chrono Trigger in all), there will be something for me for the 3DS.
Don't get me wrong, I like my 3DS. I still take it around when I'm at school, averaging three StreetPass hits a week. The Ambassador Program was great and I'm really excited for the GBA games to come (breaking up Final Fantasy gameplay a bit). I think my problem is I'm spoiled by tne promise of new experiences from Nintendo. The DS came out, essentially reinvented genres of gaming (particularly edutainment), and sold over 150m consoles. The Wii mainstreamed motion controls and is nearing the 90m mark. The 3DS...feels too much like the same old flame from the DS, but with 3D (that gives me a headache after 20 minutes), prettier graphics (which don't matter to me, illustrative by my new PSOne binge) and faster guts. I guess I'm still waiting for the next Brain Age or Wii Sports, games that took the hardware and hit a home run with them. Admittedly StreetPass, Face Raiders, and the AR Cards were nice in the beginning, but I'm still waiting and hoping.
#35
chiefeagle02 commented on 3DS Update Lets You Join Your Friends' Online ...:
I do have friends, but I don't think I'll get the update, especially if it'll block homebrew. I don't do Hulu and the video camera is too low-res to warrant an update, all things considered.
#36
chiefeagle02 commented on Nintendo Download: 3rd November 2011 (North Am...:
Gnomz Stare vs Weegee. FIGHT!!!
Sorry, couldn't resist.
#37
chiefeagle02 commented on Review: Crazy Taxi (GameCube):
I'd give the GameCube version a 7, but the Dreamcast version a 9 (better music and controls).
#38
chiefeagle02 commented on Iwata: We Want 3DS Sales to Show Consoles are ...:
I agree with Tare.
#39
chiefeagle02 commented on Iwata Reveals Big New Improvements for eShop:
It is definitely a step forward.
#40
chiefeagle02 commented on Kid Icarus, Kirby Getting 3D Classics Makeovers:
Kid Icarus for 3DS...tempting...
#41
chiefeagle02 commented on Review: Mario Pinball Land (Game Boy Advance):
I'd be pretty happy if this was one of the GBA 3DS Ambassador tiltes.
#42
chiefeagle02 commented on Nintendo Holding Online 3DS Press Conference o...:
Give me a reason NOT to sell my 3DS and just stick with my XL. See you Friday.
#43
chiefeagle02 commented on Zen Pinball 3D:
I'm actually really excited about this title.
#44
chiefeagle02 commented on Blue Wii Console Competing for Europe's Christ...:
Other Wii bundles?
#45
chiefeagle02 commented on Review: Tetris Axis (3DS):
I was expecting at least an 8 from NintendoLife, though a 7 is still okay. Don't know if I'll buy this as I already have Tetris Party Live on my DSi XL, though I wouldn't be against getting this as a gift.
#46
chiefeagle02 commented on Zelda: Four Swords is Out Now in Europe and No...:
I got it for both my 3DS and my DSi XL. I'll play it later after I get some homework done. Meanwhile, I was able to run a speed test to see which console downloads games faster (spoiler: 3DS won by a wide margin).
#47
chiefeagle02 commented on Intellivision Lives!:
This game's already out in the US. :S
#48
chiefeagle02 commented on Beat More Picture Dungeons in Dot Eater: New P...:
Even just the YouTube video gave me a headache watching it. I think I'll pass.
#49
chiefeagle02 commented on First Impressions: Zen Pinball 3D:
Looking forward to this.
#50
chiefeagle02 commented on Tetris Axis Lines Up 8 Player Online Modes:
A handheld just isn't a handheld without its own Tetris. Welcome to the club 3DS.