Topic: 3DS Screen problem?

Well Recently I've been playing more DS games on the good old 3DS and have noticed something strange...

It seems that the DS titles cause the screens (either one that is being used the majority of the time) to flicker faintly every now and then. I didn't really pay it much mind before but now it's getting quite irritating when playing long sessions in Pokemon black. Th most notable times are when dialogue is present. So what I was wondering is, has anyone else come across this? Was it normal on the DS? I just don't want to send it off to Nintendo and wait 3 to 5 weeks to get it back again. -_-

Enjoy paying for the repair then

I have not noticed this before... you might try searching for this problem on Google if you haven't already to see if there's anyone else who's had a problem like this.

I noticed too. Also in 3DS games. Like when jumping to certain spots in SM3DL the screen dims somewhat. Are you in Power-Save mode?

I've noticed what the prior poster said: The screen dims briefly in power-save mode. Like in Animal Crossing, whenever I enter Nook's or Able Sisters, as soon as the welcome dialogue appears, it happens. I presume it's because of power saving.

It could be that since I have not experienced that problem. Yet I never use the power saving feature as most of the time my 3DS is hooked to an outlet.

@Lordz Got a year renewal one year warranty with them after sending it in the first time

@Gioku I tried google but nothing showed up.

@Nibelilt and Burning_Spear I do have it on Power save mode. I'll try turning it off to see if that fixes the problem.

That's because of the power saving feature, most DS games flicker like that because of the black margins. Just turn it off.

No need to send to repairs.

Never seen this. On the VC games, heck yeah, and a whole lot. DS games...not so much.

@Morpheel Like you stated and others suggested, the problem was the "Power save" mode being on.

Thanks for all the helpful suggestions guys! I would have been so bummed if I had to send it in. (especially with Kid Icarus coming out friday!)

Oh, never knew power saving mode makes the screen flicker. I only thought the power saving mode made the screens darker...

I think power Save mode changes the screen's brightness depending on what is on the screen - brighter colours don't need as much light. I don't use it myself, but I imagine that if what is on screen is changing then the screen's brightness could change with it, creating the flickering you were seeing.

Oh, just to put this out there, Nintendo usually has repairs done in a week, I've had to send mine in before, and I was under warranty so it was free, PLUS they gave me an extra year on the warranty.

I also have noticed some flickering in the form of black stripes sometimes while playing previous gen DS games on my 3DS. Turning off the power save does seem to help so far!

If you see black stripes coming and going that's just your DS games being old.

Only time I notice flickering in DS games in general was that deal in Bowser's Inside Story, lol.
I think its the system itself, just got off of Pokemon Black on my 3DS and never noticed any problems. (besides the obvious resolution thing, but whatever, lol)