Topic: Is it really worth upgrading to New 3DS?

I have had a 3DS sinse launch, and upgraded to XL, and I have spent the last few years playing with 3D turned off, because for me, it just was not robust having to keep the sweet spot. I now have a New 3DS Ambassador version. I am enjoying playing games in 3D as its adding a whole new level of immersion. If you are interested in the 3D, I would say it is worth it

I bought myself a 2ds in December. Originally I was planning to buy the 3ds XL but when I read the news that a new 3ds model is on its way I opted for this cheaper model (I somehow didnt expect the new 3ds to arrive so soon... ). I am actually not disappointed! - Its kinda nice to get acquainted with the nintendo handheld system and there is something to look forward to, which will be apparently better.

So when am I planning to upgrade? Probably not this year! - First of all because I bought the 2ds not too long ago and as of now there arent any games out there that would be only playable on the n3ds - personally I am not sure about xenoblade itself whether I am gonna buy it at all, - should I buy it then it will be the console version (probably).

I think I will observe how the n3ds will be supported and will most likely buy somewhere next year... it all depends how necessary it will become... as of now I cant complain about my 2ds

It's not worth it if you already own a 3DS. I'm willing to bet that Nintendo will release their next-gen handheld in 2017 that will play all New 3DS games. The GBA was released 3 years after the GBC, the DS was released 3 years after the GBA, and the 3DS was released 3 years after the DSi.

I am not so sure backwards compatibility is in the cards for the next handheld. I have to assume 3D might be cut out of it (although the new head tracking functionality may keep it in). Either way, Nintendo seems to be going for a shared hardware ecosystem between portable and console. This could make for a new cartridge/storage system. I also think that people should wait to see what exclusives come out. If it is like the GBC, then it might be worth it to upgrade. If it is like the DSi, then it might be better to just wait until the end of the lifecycle and get the upgrade on the cheap to get the few games they have.

Of course, this upgrade seems substantial in terms of benefits (the c stick being the most important since it looks like Nintendo plans on adding that functionality to every new game), but it might not be necessary. Personally, I have a big enough backlog that I can wait out buying new games with improved hardware functionality/N3DS specific games. I do hope they patch C stick control back into old games (Cough. Kid Icarus Uprising).

I preordered my LE MH4U bundle and paid for one day shipping. I'd say it's worth it if you want the benefits of top-tier gaming. Do you want to play the exclusives? Do you want to play games optimized for the hardware? I know that MH4U is going to have better frame rates and I want that, having played the demo on my regular XL. I also want faster OS and better 3D. I can't see anything bad about it, there's no reason not to upgrade if you can.

I already upgraded once this gen to the XL. Unless a variety of great exclusives come to the NN3DS, I don't see it being worth yet another upgrade.

Is it really worth upgrading to New 3DS?That's the question i been asking myself for a while now.

I have a feeling they aren't going to make a amiibo accessory for the original 3DS models so the only thing making me want a New 3DS is amiibo functionality right now.

It's only worth it, if and only you want to play on the proposed new games that are being released for it. Due to its more powerful CPU. Other than that and faster booting times for SSB3DS + the built-in NFC feature for Ambiibo, I cannot think of a REAL reason why to get it.

For myself, I've determined it's worth buying a New 3DS XL on launch. I'm an owner of the original 3DS since launch day, and have been wanting an XL. But I'm not sure I would upgrade if I did have an XL already. There are a number of tempting features, but I feel there need to be more exclusive games to justify a purchase for a more recent 3DS owner.

I don't think Nintendo's next mobile platform will release any sooner than 2017. I also don't think their next mobile and home consoles will be completely unified. I think they will be more unified and connected, with more features and cross-play games than before, but still ultimately separate platforms. And I agree with Barely_Able. The next generation Nintendo platforms have to abandon the current generation architecture. It's one of the biggest barriers to third-party support right now. That means we might completely lose backward comparability for the first time in a while with Nintendo.

Another thing to keep in mind is it won't nessisarily be any easier to justify buying Nintendo's next platform as soon as it releases. Personally, as someone who bought a 3DS and Wii U on launch day, I highly doubt I'll buy their future platforms so quickly again. I ended up, with both the 3DS and Wii U, wishing I had bought it a year later than I did. It just took too long for Nintendo to put out enough meaningful games to justify buying in. So for me, that means it will probably take a year after it's release for me to move to the 3DS's successor—meaning an extra year with the New 3DS XL.

Nintendo Fusion? Yeah, that was made up by someone. There's no reason to think that Nintendo will ''fuse'' their home console and handheld console next generation. It would be a stupid decision too if you ask me.

I think they are just working on uniting their eShops (which might give us the long awaiting cross-purchasing option) and services. They are pretty close already but I think the next systems will basically both be closer.

A couple of things I do wish they didn't change in the new 3DSXL.

1) Game load in slot I wish stayed on the backside.
2) Stylus should always be on the side, it just feels like a natural thing since your hand is already there.
3) The power button being on the inside is way better this way you don't turn your 3DS on by accident if in a bag or pocket.

And thats pretty much it. I know I will eventually get the system but I will definitely wait mainly because there aren't enough games out that just support that iteration and I also love how my current 3DSXL is. I love the way the buttons are and the stylus is located in the perfect spot.

I think the new 3ds is best for newcomers that were planning on buying a 3ds but waited for this newer, updated version or people whose old 3ds broke, there is no really an incentive gamewise IMO.

Btw, as far as raw power is concerned did they just update to cpu or have tempered with the gpu and ram as well?

I heard there was about twice as much RAM, going from 256 to 512 (if I remember correctly, I could be way wrong)

I believe it's half of that, from 128 MB to 256 MB. Sounds like a lot, really isn't.

Could be, not like Specs really matter.

In the Japanese version of the latest Nintendo Direct, the NFC portal for the original 3DS was shown (though it was the same picture they showed when they first announced the plan), so it looks like it's still underway.

Well, in Monster Hunter at least the textures and frame rate are a little improved (I hear), so there is that gameplay incentive.

I think it's important to consider that Nintendo seems to be doubling down on the ARM architecture that all of its previous handhelds used (and almost all current smartphones, incidentally). It even seems to be looking into using ARM for the Wii U successor to allow a unified ecosystem and easy porting between the two lines.

Given that, backwards compatibility is likely. The next Nintendo handheld will probably use the same architecture and the same format of physical media and be backward compatible with the DS, 3DS, and N3DS software. If you already have a 3DS, it's probably a good idea to just wait for the next system, which will be out 2017, 2018 at the very latest.