There's always some buzz when new hardware arrives, and while the New Nintendo 3DS is a mid-generation iteration it does, nevertheless, bring new goodies to fans of portable gaming. Nintendo's lined up its ducks for the release, too, ensuring that multiple major retail titles have landed in stores with the systems to boost that 'New' hardware feel.
Of course, there'll be 3DS owners or Nintendo fans that won't have been drawn into the launch rush for a unit, whether waiting a while or simply having no interest in the new hardware. Over 50 million original 3DS units have been sold, yet in the DS era its revision - the DSi - failed to hit the heights of the DS Lite phenomenon. The New 3DS arguably offers more of a boost in functionality in comparison to the DSi's equivalent sales pitch, but key selling points such as amiibo support will eventually be fulfilled on standard models through an accessory. The question remains, then - do features such as super stable 3D, a faster CPU and the C-Stick do enough to convince newcomers or existing 3DS gamers to put down the cash?
Back in January plenty of you were certainly interested in picking up a New Nintendo 3DS when we ran a series of polls, so we're keen to see whether that's still the case. We're certainly interested to see how the numbers have changed, and whether purchasing intentions from a month ago have converted into sales. Let us know whether you're an early adopter for the system - and for major releases - in the poll and comments below, or just natter about your early experiences with the system; that's fine too.
Are you a New Nintendo 3DS owner at launch? (3,045 votes)
Yes, I've bought the Black XL17%
Yes, I've bought the Blue XL (Europe)3%
Yes, I've bought the Red XL (North America)8%
Yes, I've picked up a standard black model (Europe)3%
Yes, I've picked up a standard white model (Europe)5%
Yes, the limited edition Majora's Mask XL12%
Yes, the limited edition Monster Hunter XL6%
Not yet, but I'm picking one up over the launch weekend2%
Not yet, but I plan to pick one up at some point20%
I've bought more than one, because that's how I roll0.8%
I would have been, but the model I wanted was sold out / unavailable10%
I have no plans to buy a New Nintendo 3DS11%
Which of these 13th February retail releases have you picked up? (You can choose multiple answers) (2,866 votes)
The Legend of Zelda Majora's Mask (New 3DS owner)37%
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate (New 3DS owner)19%
Ace Combat Assault Horizon Legacy+ (New 3DS owner)2%
The Legend of Zelda Majora's Mask (to play on original 3DS)12%
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate (to play on original 3DS)5%
Ace Combat Assault Horizon Legacy+ (to play on original 3DS)0.4%
None of them26%
If you have bought or will be buying a New 3DS at launch, which three features swayed you the most? (5,075 votes)
Cover plates (EU standard only)4%
More powerful hardware25%
amiibo/NFC support9%
Super Stable 3D23%
Wireless transfer of media to PC0.7%
New design4%
Improved battery life6%
Additional buttons; C-Stick, ZL & LR23%
Improved 3D camera3%
Improved web browser with video support2%
If you have bought or will be buying a New 3DS at launch, are you upgrading from an original model? (1,998 votes)
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No, and I would have been on impulse, but now I'm just an upset customer. Here's the scenario:
Did my taxes last night. Refund. Huzzah! Browsing NintendoLife, read "midnight launches at Gamestop, trade in 3DS XL for $100 credit." Oh! Well, alright! Why not?
NINTENDO GAVE ME REASONS WHY NOT: 1. The New 3DS XL doesn't come with a charger, 2. The Gamestop only received enough to cover preorders, so no impulse purchases or regular buys, and 3. Transferring all my data would have taken a minimum of 30 minutes, which is much longer than I would want myself or anyone else (much less poor retail staff) involved in the process.
So instead of being an Early Adopter and proponent of Nintendo's products, I find myself empty-handed, with time wasted on backwards business practices, and now an opponent.
I'm going to buy a black new 3DS when Xenoblade hits stores. I did buy a pokemon faceplate to not miss out. Waiting on the Zelda faceplates (that Majora one is absolutely gorgeous! prettier than the Majora XL imo) I'm going from XL to regular so I hope screen size is decent enough I just want those faceplates so bad and I love the colored buttons <3)
@Danrenfroe2016 playing in 2D is just as good. I use 3D on very few games and even in those games I don't leave it on the entire time. You should think about the 2DS. It's cheaper.
I am in "what's all the fuss about" mode. I'd rather play Xenoblade chronicles on a big screen, and if there isn't a substantial list of new 3ds only games I want to play, I will likely never bother. Not to mention my backlog now could last me well into next year if I stopped buying new games period!
Does anybody know how long this "new" 3ds will be supported by nintendo until they jump ship to the "next new" portable? Just trying to gage if its worth buying or just wait until the next one.
I'm actually happy with the 3DS I have right now. I normally go for the upgraded handhelds at post-launch or so but this time, I'll most likely consider getting the N3DS a couple of months from now. Might get some faceplates beforehand though, 'cause why not?
I am enjoying my 3DS XL still, but will get one eventually. Didn't know you can watch Youtube 3D videos, another reason to get one. No doubt when Nintendo bring out one of those promos to buy a New 3DS and get a free game, that will clinch it haha
I selected the Monster Hunter system even though I doubt most of the country even has it yet. Gameslow was so late in getting them out I won't have it till next week even though it just over an hour away from me.
@VanillaLake Neat! So the hard-to-remove micro sd is not a problem then. Do you need special app on the 3DS or on the PC? Or do the 3DS will simply discovered in network on the PC?
I want one, I really do, I've never owned a handheld and the library available of compatible games is pretty extensive.
I really want the white regular N3DS...
...but it's just the cost of Nintendo games that's getting in the way. I spend more money than I should on Wii U games as it is and can't justify investing in a whole new system. If Nintendo let their games drop in price over their time I'm sure they'd get a lot more sales, and they're not short of fans who'd pay full whack at release anyway.
@HyperSonicEXE 1. BestBuy ,Toys R Us and Target had dozens. You going to the only store in America not to have any in stock isn't Nintendo's fault 2. You don't have to enter a Gamestop, which tend to smell and have ridiculous wait times. Also, assuming you're using BestBuy's Rewards program, their 3DS is also a good bit cheaper than Gamestops systems, if they had any. 3. Chargers are like $5. Who only owns one?!
@bezerker99 Each BestBuy and Target had about 20 when I dropped by. The eBay store for BestBuy had dozens, but that was hours ago, haven't seen any updates
@Acein210 Assume the replacement will be announced fall of next year. It fits the timeline established by the DSi to 3DS, and the Wii to Wii mini and Wii U.
I plan to get one, but not until I can get a special edition I like for a great price, probably with a free game. That's how I upgraded to the XL, and that's how I'll upgrade again. In the mean time, I'll just wish SSB 3DS loaded faster, and that the 3D didn't lose focus.
@russellohh 1. That's yet to be determined, because Nintendo does distribute stock, and was in on North America's exclusivity contracts of the amiibo and, for a more relevant example, Xenoblade Chronicles that got distributed only to Gamestop. 2. Gamestop is exclusively a videogame retailer. It makes far more sense for THEM to have stock than anyone else, regardless of personal opinion and experiences (my experiences are a mixed bag as well), and 3. You are not in the majority, and that's irrelevant. There is no need for most people to own more than one charger. Furthermore, the system does not use AA's or something, so it cannot function properly without one. There was no reason for Nintendo not to include a charger, that costs MAYBE $1 to produce.
This should have been a simple business transaction, and it was anything but.
I just finished my Mac based transfer from an xl to a red new 3ds xl. Let me just say this, the stable 3d is no joke! I always liked the 3d, but it was wonky, this was totally worth it!
@leo13 You're welcome. @Dawn-Shade No software is needed. It's just discovered by the PC (Network folder). The New 3DS itself sets up everything. Very easy.
@HyperSonicEXE 1. It's not yet to be determined, i stopped in all three today over a 8 hour period. They're fully loaded with stock, and the websites are full of every model. Gamestop opens at 11. Target opens at 8. You could have gone to any other store in the country and had any model you wanted.
2. Gamestop is a video game retailer, but they're also the size of a walk in closer. The 3DS shelf at bestbuy is larger than the entire gamestop. There are also 5 gamestops on a single street in my town, vs one BestBuy every 10 miles. Even if Gamestop gave out 100,000 systems to their stores, that'd only be one per store. 3. Nearly everyone on here talks about their Fire Emblem 3DS, their Pikachu XL, their Yoshi XL, and their Persona XL. Everyone owns more than one charger. The PS2 didn't come with memory cards, the GC didn't, and the Vita, PSTV, and a few other systems don't come with memory cards either that are needed to do anything with the system. In Sony's case, its a $70 proprietary SD card that only works on the Vita and PSTV. For Nintendo its a $5 cord. Meh. The cords cost about 3-4$ to make. This was an incredibly simple transaction. You willfully made it as difficult as possible by insisting on game "we make your single cash purchase take 45 minutes" stop. Don't do it! I've never once seen a rare Amiibo at gamestop, either. Wii Fit trainers, Sheik, Lucario- no problem getting them elsewhere.
Would've gotten one but nope. GS had absolutely none in stock besides preorders. I was counting on the trade in to pay for a huge part of the system. Guess I'll just sell my LE 3DS on eBay and import a standard New 3DS from Japan and just learn Japanese. My existing English library will live on my 2DS.
It would've been a day one purchase for me, until I learned that the standard size wouldn't be released here. If they ever release the standard, white one, I'll purchase it instantly. If not, I'll pass.
I want one for the faster processing power. I would have loved to take advantage of the Gamestop tradein but my store also got none on top of preorders. In some ways I'm glad to wait though, I don't NEED one and it'll give time to shake out any problems it might have. I will say I am not too keen on the idea of a red light for the face tracking, that sounds distracting and annoying.
It does seem likely that a better deal will come later. Not as good as the Gamestop tradein but better than plain retail at least.
1. I don't want to go to Target, I don't want to go to any other store, for whatever reason I want. I'm the consumer. That's MY decision. It's MY money. And in this case, Gamestop offered me a deal for hardware that I would no longer need. So that's my choice.
2. Gamestop has also been in the business for a while - pretty sure they can model for inventory considering they were around for the DSi.
3. You're on a Nintendo site, your anecdotal sample size is n = GARBAGE. Nintendo's target market is consumers of all walks of life, including those that don't necessarily eat, sleep, and breathe this stuff. Memory cards are typically not essential when the hardware has internal memory. Chargers are required to power the bloody unit.
And now you're not even reading what I wrote. I wasn't willing to sit there at the Gamestop and make them wait on me to do a transfer.
Pretty much the only thing you've done in this discussion is put down Gamestop at every turn. You have no grasp on business and refuse to listen. Don't bother replying, because I won't respond in kind.
One more thing: If Gamestop is advertising a hotly-desirable trade in deal, and have System Transfer instructions in store, then they are prepared to accommodate that, and I commend them if so.
Went to the stores around here this morning...sold out everywhere... Why ? Because its the first system ever where the street date was broken. That literally never happened before. With games, regularly, but with systems it has been rather strict. So im a little...well...you know....
I bought the limited Zelda New 3DS Edition and the special Edition of Zelda because preinstalled games are crap in my mind xP
And i bought the new 3ds not because of its features. I bought it because of xenoblade 3d <3 ^^
and i dont would say that i "upgraded" my 3ds xl to a new 3ds xl because i will still use my old 3ds as main system ^^
picked up my New 3DS-XL at GAME midnight launch wasn't sure if i was going to get one at launch but managed to sell a tablet to help fund it, my main reason for purchase was i love the 3D its just a pain and to awkward to use (keep losing the sweet spot) but that wont be a problem on the new 3DS's of course the more powerful hardware is going to be nice on future titles, i can't justify buying a pre-installed game on a new handheld when the same money can get me a physical copy, so will pick up MH4 and Majoras Mask when i see them on some sort of discount on the web. Have to say though after doing the transfer from my old XL am loving the new 3D they're definitely correct in saying it Super Stable now. Worth £180 honestly probably not especially if you already own a 3DS-XL think Game will give you £70 back on that though as trade in.
@Acein210 I would say 2017. That's how long the dsi lasted. So you have 2 years. I'm still not set on it yet either. Even though I would love a bigger screen.
@Chaozrush21 Lol my friend said that as well. Don't worry, I'll be making time every day to study Japanese properly. I know it's going to be hard, but I'm tired of watching NoA screw everything up.
I ended up getting the red one... It's a beauty!!! It made me not feel so bad about not scoring a MM 3DS. But damn if it isn't a fingerprint magnet. What's up with Nintendo and finger grease prone hardware? Lol
@HyperSonicEXE Im kind of in the same boat as you. I also have other reasons as well such as what ganes will you absolutely NEED the new 3ds to play. So far its just Xenoblade Chronicles 3D whuch to me doesnt merit a $200 purchase. Plus, when's the last time Nintendo released a portable that didnt havr backwards compatibility with their last handheld. Im just gonna skip this release and wait til a real successor gets released.
@HyperSonicEXE I pre-ordered my n3DS, so I got mine, but even I was surprised that GameStop only had enough for pre-orders. Regardless of how small Gamestops are, there should be no excuse for them not to have at least a few for walk-ins, being it's a specialty store. For what it's worth, in my region, they were sold out everywhere as well. Though the one Walmart I went to this morning had just one.
I feel ya on the charger thing. I've only ever had one 3DS, which means I've only ever had one charger. I thought ahead and bought a cheap $3 charger from eBay and used that in my trade in. I found out later that they would take my old XL sans charger, just deduct $10 from my trade-in.
My GameStop wouldn't allow folks to transfer in store, so I was out of luck on that front, so I ended up buying a used 2DS last week to do a system transfer to that and back onto my n3DS this morning. Then I just returned 2DS afterwards and picked up my games with my refund. Very convoluted method on my part, but it got the job done. Luckily, I've been using a micro SD card already that cut my transfer time to about 15-20 minutes.
EDIT: The crazy part is that my GameStop only had like 3 people in the store when I came in to pick up my 3DS. One was buying a PS4 and the other two were looking at PS4 games, so they oversold how busy they were going to be (which was the reason they gave for me not doing the transfer in-store)
I want to wait for Xenoblade since that was actually my main selling point, besides Amiibo support. I'm also hoping that after awhile they do announce a regular New 3DS.
is there anyone who owns both original and XL model and got the new 3ds xl anyway? i do have money for it but im holding myself back from buying it since thatd be my 5th ds model and thats a little crazy
@TristanRW That's another thing, though certainly not as egregious on Nintendo's part - I'm having a hard time justifying this purchase on usage. Though they may yet have something substantive later on! So that's fine.
@Sir_JBizzle They wouldn't? Well! They should mention that in the trade in terms, because that's just...urgh!
The reason I got a New 3DS is because my launch 3DS from 2011 was getting a bit worn out, most notably with half of the rubber on the circle pad having come off. I knew that the New 3DS would support games that the regular 3DS won't, so I made the decision to do my first ever system transfer to it. It's strange letting go of my 2011 3DS, I spent so much time on it, so it has definitely served me well.
Can anyone tell me if glasses interfere with the face tracking? I've seen conflicting reports. If I can't wear my glasses I won't be able to find the damn thing!
Not really into handhelds but thought I would give the N3DS a try and planned to get one soon after launch.... until I found out it uses old 2003 wifi technology that I want no where near my home network.
Shame but hopefully I will get the next revision, or the one after, or the one after the one after...
I don't have any plans to get the new New 3DS (LOL at Nintendo's naming conventions), for various reasons...
But if I did, it would be for the more stable 3D, improved screens, improved 3D functionality in the camera, and other improved 3D features in apps like the web browser. Yes, contrary to popular opinion, I like the 3D features, and I really liked the original ideas the 3DS started out with. For example, Steel Diver featured a choice of either using the built-in speakers as a substitute for positional force feedback/rumble, or using headphones for pseudo-surround environmental awareness, both of which were complemented by the 3D visuals. (Unfortunately, on the other hand, it seems like the New 3DS is also a Vampiric system, since direct sunlight is it's bane.)
It's a shame, it seems to be a recurring trend that Nintendo's original ideas are not consistently built upon. This is exemplified by the software impetus by which people are buying the New 3DS- an enhanced remake (of a great title that had original ideas back in 2000), a sequel that is mostly similar to all of it's (very good) predecessors, and a retailed update patch of a (merely decent) title in a series that has lost the pedigree it once held back in the 00's. Convention is the murderer of Innovation.
Actually chickened out of my pre-order! I don't have as much time as I used to, so it wasn't worth the investment! Hopefully the far future will see me lounging on a sofa playing an n3ds!
@Hotfusion To be fair, most of America is still stuck in 2003 mode as far as our wireless and internet connections are concerned... 22-27 MBPS internet speed is the average, and most people don't use any more than what Wireless 802.11g offers. Nintendo isn't the only one behind the tech times, only a few places outside of eastern Asia are really making use of Wireless 802.11n 300 MBPS or better right now, even with the release of Wireless 802.11ac...
was super excited today, until transfer completed and smash bros went corrupt, and wont let me download....really feel like returning this and calling it a loss.
FE: Awakening, Luigi's Mansion, Zelda, AC: New Leaf and so many others don't get better, so why bother for 2-4 overrated games that do? Nice DSi style cash grab (vs the Vita that has the power to weather the game 'drought' and isn't region locked).
I chose "I would have been, but the model I wanted was sold out / unavailable". And by "the model I wanted", I mean "any of them", since I live in Brazil.
No worries, though, since the country's online shops should have them available later this month.
I wanted to buy the black XL but the GameStop was sold out and will be till next week. Nintendo never stocks the shelves enough. It's like I'm over here begging Nintendo to take my money and they're just picking their noses
I went to EB 4 hours after the nintendo direct to preorder the majora mask one, it was sold out, so yeah I'll wait until there's another special edition I want, have my regular 3DS in the mean time.
Yep, traded in my creaking 2011 3DS, for the $75 credit at Gamestop and the rest was covered as my birthday gift. With my own money, I managed to buy Majora's Mask, and though I'm still not sure why I bought this, Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate. They've both been fun so far, though.
That's comparing apples to oranges. Also, I'd probably take a Majora's Mask over a Luigi's Mansion and a Monster Hunter over an Animal Crossing, myself...
"Vita that has the power to weather the game 'drought' and isn't region locked"
The power that the Vita has is to be ironic, given it's name, "Life", even though it was half-dead out of the gate, and has limped into Life... I mean Vita Support mode... There's no drought in Japan, so having no region lock is a necessity for avid Vita owners.
I still feel like I got burned by promises about the DSi at launch. Never any retail exclusives and not much I'm the way of games made it to the eshop for it. Waiting until there are exclusives available to upgrade. And depending on how long that takes the next handheld might be announced. If that's the case and the next handheld is backward compatible I'll likely wait for it.
I probably would have, but they did not release the regular New 3DS in NA, and portability is very important to me. I'll probably pick it up when Xenoblade Chronicles launches.
I'm just waiting for the New 3DS to become a better value. Need an AC adaptor to come with it. Also, I kinda am hoping they make a limited edition I want as well.
HOWEVER, I did pick up MH4U for my 3DS XL. Freaking awesome game.
As cool as it would be, I just can't justify spending that much money on a system that plays the same games mine already does. Those minor improvements aren't worth losing $100+. I'm happy for everyone that's super into it though.
@Ps4all That's no joke, I never used 3D on my original since it gave me a headache and the sweet spot thing was annoying but after trying it on my New red XL it works perfectly. The C-stick also works great. Takes a bit of getting used to but I played Resident Evil Revelations and aimed with it and it was great. It's a lot faster than my old 3DS too so that's pretty nice. Don't regret getting it one bit.
Is anyone else's control stick acting up? My control stick doesn't go all the way on the down direction. The other directions work done. It also feels stiff like i have to force it to move at all. Also one of the speakers sounds broken like it is too loud. Anyone else having these problems?
No sale from me. My XL works fine, I'm not bothered about 3D, I'm not messing around buying another charger (good work Nintendo not spending the roughly 20p it would cost you to put one in) and the archaic system transfer process puts me off doing a Trade In. Anti-Consumer policies = 1 less sale.
I will be picking up the New XL version soon because of the super stable 3D feature. It's supposed to improve upon or eliminate the 3D bleeding/ghosting effect which is visible during dark in-game scenes. This really annoyed me sometimes during OoT3D and Luigi's Mansion 2.
@HyperSonicEXE
Pre orders were available until a couple days before the launch- unfortunately GameStop did finally sell out right before the release- it was a hot item after all.
I had ordered the MH edition and grew impatient (wanted to play now). So I just drive to my local Walmart at midnight. Bought a black new3DS XL and been enjoying it since. The lack of charger sucks, but I made sure to order one for $10 a month ago in preparation (even though I already own 5 chargers, I wanted one for each system I own).
I'd like to grab this, but I'm just not fond of the XL version. So, I'll wait until the standard releases in the US. If it doesn't then I guess I'll just wait for a Black Friday deal this year.
I'm not convinced it's a big enough upgrade (I already have a 3DS XL) to warrant a 170-200 euro outlay TBH, especially since not many games will actually use the increased speed and stuff (To maintain compatibility with the "old" 3DS line)
I'll be buying one because of the super stable 3D, extra buttons and improved 3d camera. But, because XC is only on the New 3DS thanks to the improved hardware, that also counts.
After the launch of 3DS and Wii U, I doubt I will ever be an early adopter ever again of Nintendo hardware, especially of new consoles.
It's a bit sad as I was always "day one" in the past. Last year I didn't even buy one retail Wii U game (not I don't like Smash and I wasn't the biggest fan of Bayo 1) so it seems Nintendo are losing their grip on one of their biggest, past fans...
EDIT - scratch that, I got Wind Waker HD last year...
People in the US complaining about no charger now? Us Europeans didn't get one with the original 3DS XL. Luckily I didn't have to trade in my charger to upgrade.
@Superstick unfortunately not. I was annoyed when they stopped doing them too. But its one less thing to worry about when trading in as long as the store let you keep your charger.
Sadly I didn't I would like the small one with the SNES inspired coloured buttons but I think that might be the only reason to buy one and the collectable face plates but Nintendo, Game and Amazon are charging £15.00!!! No I don't fancy it.
I ordered mine on Walmart.com because everybody was sold out (should've pre-ordered it.) Oh well, it still says it will come by Thursday, so I hope that they do have them online because that would be good. So, for now I think that I'll try to just get my hands on a Toon Link amiibo while I wait.
@WaveBoy Interesting fella i thought i was the only one who disliked the murky low brightness of the 3DS's especially as i did come from a DS lite, i never new about this 6th level brightness shall try it out on my NEW 3DS-XL but i can tell you from someone who dislikes a dull screen that my perception on the original 3DS's was when you switched the 3D on the screens certainly dimmed more but on this NEW model 3DS-XL it actually looks a little brighter to my eyes than when the 3D is off so id say its definitely brighter.
I'm honestly not sure if I'll be getting a New3DS. I really liked the fact that the standard new model was relatively small, but with the slightly larger screens. This seemed perfect since my current XL is too big for my pockets but the original 3DS had tiny screens. Plus, the New3DS has those awesome faceplates. Unfortunately, I live in North America so the only option is a New3DS XL, which negates many of the benefits of upgrading. I think I'll see how much longer my current XL can last.
Jumping on GS' $100 trade-in for my old 3DS XL, I picked up my new model Friday morning. Love the new 3D effect. The unit seems lighter, too, and definitely runs faster on menu screens and during downloads. Amiibo support works well and seems to save to my figures faster than the Wii U Gamepad. The only downside is that being new, there are no protective cases to use with it yet (on the unit itself, not transport-y cases with zippers and such). Recommended!
@HyperSonicEXE Since you're complaining about the transfer length, I suppose you already have a 3DS or 3DS XL, right? If so, you'd already have a charger, correct? That being the case, what reason do you have to complain about the New 3DS/3DS XL not having a charger?
Gamestoppo required an adapter when doing a trade in. Perhaps that policy is changed now, but I heard they are giving less for those without an adapter.
Nintendo: "People seem to really want Xenoblade. I know, lets release it again and require new hardware! Nah, wait, just requiring new hardware isn't enough of a jerk move- let's also limit stock and choices of the new hardware. Ooh, ooh! Icing on the cake- We can start releasing other Wii games just before hand for $10! But not Xenoblade! Just games everyone probably already bought once. Because that's how we like to treat our most loyal customers! Mwa ha ha!"
@russellohh The only store that had "dozens" in my area was Walmart so that's where I bought mine and they only had three left when I got there . I don't know what country you live in that had new 3ds' spilling out of the stores but in my area most places were sold out . GameStop was my first , sold out in a half hour then told me that all gamestops in the area were sold out , best buy next , they had A dozen , sold out early morning (I'm at work) . I went to Target sold out . I got curious and asked the girl how many they got in , she said three . Three of the damn things .
You can't be mad at HypersonicEXE for being frustrated that a video game retailer had none for walk in customers . I think that's ridiculous as well . They should have more than anyone .
Also , not including a charger for a $200 item is an asinine decision on Nintendo's part . Especially since it is needed . It does not matter if you already have a 3ds .The charger should have been included period.
I'm not so sure it's worth the upgrade. The stable 3D is fantastic. The better battery life is good. But really I don't think I'll feel justified with my purchase until more exclusive games come rolling out.
@Mus1cLov3r Because in order to trade my 3DS XL to Gamestop, they'd require a charger as part of the trade in. I have one 3DS XL and one charger, leaving me with 0 for the New one.
I live in NA and all we got is the 'new black' which is dark gray at best, and 'new red' which is more of a pinkish wine. Neither of which are to my liking. I'm on the fence as to whether I should go ahead and pick up the ugly 'new red' and trade off my red and black 3DS XL, wait for a nicer colored N3DSXL, or just not even dive into the new hardware all together and buy a PSVita for the 2 or 3 games I actually want to play on it.
Sad that the only thing keeping me from an update of a system I already own is the case color, and that teeters on the edge of getting a Vita which I am only mildly interested in... Plus the GS guy said not to bother with Vita unless I have a PS4... Which I don't for the same reasons i don't have a Vita.
No games I want... If NoA had released the regular sized N3DS's with the interchangeable cases, or had NA exclusive cases for the XL models, it'd be a no brainer since I'd have a reason to keep my old 3DSXL.
When you know where to look it's not aimless . It is however a waste of time when the stores don't have them and the very websites you indicate say "will be in stock 2/26 , 2/29 " or " we don't know when we are getting more " per Sales manager In target . And you really need to stop acting as if you are the only one with a brain that can look online for stores with stock . If you live in an area with an abundance congrats ! Just don't act as if everyone's circumstances and geographic location are the same as yours .
I really want to know how many people got an ambassador edition and was hoping this vote might tell me that. Nope! Put mine under white version and looks like that's not a very popular option so I'm guessing not all that many did get one?
Quick question for those with the North American N3DS XL....
I was wondering if their was any software installed in the microSD card that comes with it, like Swapnote and the Dinosaur Office sizzle reel was on the XL. Need to know since I'm buying a higher capacity card before I update it.
(And just to clarify, getting mine when Xenobalde 3D comes out.)
I got a black one earlier today, last one in the county so that was lucky. Got it because of the super stable 3d, the added buttons, and the faster guts inside. (that and if I sell my XL now along with a few spare bucks I have from something else it's no harm to my wallet.) It's a nice system, cowardly leaving the power supply out of it, but you can get one for $7 shipped from NOA refurbished.
The 3D is nuts, great how it doesn't foul up anymore because I loved it but ended up quitting using it on the older system because it was so sketchy.
@andrew20 Its backward compatable with all DS games. EXCEPT the handful that require a GBA slot (like the Guitar Hero game). The ones with optional GBA interactivity still play.
@andrew20 I know that it's backward's compatible but I already have a 3DS so that part of it doesn't intrigue me. More than likely the real successor to the 3DS will also be backward compatible with the "NEW" 3DS games.
I looked up the US release year of all the nintendo portables including the iterations.
Gameboy-1989 7 YEARS til Gameboy Pocket-1996 2 YEARS til Gameboy Color-1998 3 YEARS til Gameboy Advance-2001 2 YEARS til Gameboy Advance SP-2003 1 YEAR til Nintendo DS-2004 1 YEAR til Gameboy Advance Micro-2005 1 YEAR til Nintendo DS Lite-2006 3 YEARS til Nintendo DSi/XL-2009 2 YEARS til Nintendo 3DS-2011 1 YEAR til Nintendo 3DS XL-2012 1 YEAR til Nintendo 2DS-2013 2 YEARS til "NEW" Nintendo 3DS XL-2015
Based on a pattern that I see it seems that in around 3 years Nintendo will release the real successor to the 3DS.
I cracked on waiting for the smaller version (plus don't want to deal with potential stock issues with face plates after whats been happening with Amiibos) here in the US and pre-ordered a Monster Hunter 4 LE N3DS at GameStop 3 weeks ago. Oddly enough, those have to be shipped out as I had to make an in store online order in order to obtain one.
It'll be here via UPS Monday morning.
Selling my Mario and Luigi XL to a buddy for $85 (with a 16g card, couldn't do a proper trade in due to how I had to buy my N3DS so I gave him a great deal!)
I won’t be buying this, I find the 3D fine on the current model, I doubt many games will require the second analogue or be hardware exclusive, and I've played Xenoblade on a tv where it looked better than it does here.
Also, the transfer system is overly complicated, and why not allow purchased downloads on two active consoles, then I might buy two consoles, like I did with the psp.
@TristanRW Was the SP really only around for one year before the DS came out? I swear I remember the SP being around for a long time before DS came around.
Also, that was a weird time when the DS and GBA were co-existing. I still think the Gameboy Micro was underrated.
@earthboundlink According to Wikipedia, Gameboy Advance SP was released on March 23, 2003 and Nintendo DS was released November 21, 2004. Close to two years but not quite. I never owned a Gameboy Micro probably because of the size. Too small for my taste.
Honestly, and I know this has been said before but I'm gonna say it again. I would buy the "NEW" 3DS if they released SNES and GBA games on the 3DS virtual console.
@electrolite77 My wife and I have 2 phones. Two chargers in the bedroom, one in each car,one in each office, one in her purse and one in my workbag with the external battery, plus one plugged into the desktop. Total chargers: 7. 3DS charger in the bag, 3DS charger in the wall, 3DS charger at the office. I only have 2 per system right now- typically i have at least 4. I'm about to get another, though.
Seriously, why have just one? Do you walk around the house carrying it all the time? Pack it up to take it to the office each day for playing on your lunch? The only way i can imagine having one charger work well is if you only play at home, sitting in the same room.
You're a casual for only having one proprietary charger for a handheld console? Riiiiiiiight. Another fine example of the desperate nonsense Nintendo zealots will come out with to defend their beloved multi-national corporations stupidity....
@electrolite77 Its a $5 charger. My PS didn't come with a memory card, my Virtual Boy didn't come with batteries, my xbox didn't come with a wireless adapter to play 90% of the games, and the PSTV doesn't come with a controller or SD card to literally even turn the system on with, much less use it.
Sony: Yeah you're going to need a $79 memory card and a $50 controller to use your PSTV. It won't even turn on when you just buy the unit.
Nintendo: We've proven that 96% of NEW 3DS owners already have a charger at home, so we're not including it. They're $5 if you do need one
Rabid angry zealots: RABBLE RABBLE NINTENDO IS THE WORST RABBLE RABBLE
It's a $5 charger. Go count the coins in the couch cushions.
It's nothing to do with cost. It'd cost Nintendo pennies to put one in.
If I buy a phone, I get a charger. If I buy a tablet, I get a charger. If I buy a Vita, I get a charger. If I buy a laptop, a Baby Monitor, a dust buster, a satnav, a cordless drill etc.etc I get a charger.
But in the Nintendo zealots eyes, everyone else is wrong and Nintendo are right. Another fine example of the desperate nonsense Nintendo zealots will come out with to defend their beloved multi-national corporations stupidity....
@electrolite77 It costs Nintendo about $4-6 to put one in. Read their press release on it, or shut up. Do the math yourself if you have to. If it was literally 3 cents, they wouldn't care. Again, other systems might come with chargers, but many certainly aren't usable without memory cards, controllers, etc.
You can scream and rant and shake with fear all you want. I know literally 1 person without a 3DS. Everyone owns a charger. Can't afford one? Don't buy a $200 new model of a $79 2DS. Somehow, it was sold for years across the world without an included charger and no one cared.
I appreciate your list of multiple products that come with chargers.
Would you like my list of 616,000 items (I used Amazon search!) where "Battery is not included"? OMGIES I HAVE TO GO BUY A BATTERY TO MAKE IT WORK DIS IS THE WORST THING EVER WHO OWNS AA BATTERIES DEY LIKE $5 SERIOUSLY WHO HAS DEM LYING AROUND ONLY FANBOYS WOULD DEFEND THIS OMGIES
Don't care. It's a $5 charger. The dollar store carries them.
Link to the press release with the $4-6 figure and the 96% of owners.
Otherwise, a slightly scary rant and another fine example of the desperate nonsense Nintendo zealots will come out with to defend their beloved multi-national corporations stupidity....
I was so happy I managed to pick up what is appearing to be a very limited edition of majora's mask edition of the new 3DS I was about 10 minutes from missing out on one when I got to the store early.
@electrolite77 I'll let you do the math for a tantalum polymer 300mF 6.3V capacitor or its equivalent, a 100uF tantalum capacitor, copper wiring, SCD diodes, and quasi resonant convertor, and an active snubber to reduce turn off losses, something generic crap eBay products never do. The transformer alone costs $1.50, and that's one of a dozen parts, most of which cost about a quarter, even when buying in bulk. Of course, you'll write this off as "herf derf more nonsense from fanboys troll lol lol yolo".
Oh, and don't forget the LBO pin and SHDN pins for low-battery detection, you don't want to overcharge the unit like some crappy battery charger from the 1990s.
I'm not even touching the percentage of people who are upgrading and already own a DS, this website gave that survey two days ago.
Mainly for the Stable 3D and the built in Circle Pad Pro. I'm not expecting most games to actually utilize the extra processing power, it's not like Pokemon is suddenly going to stop dropping frames in battles (this is more of an optimization issue that a hardware issue though).
Bought Monster Hunter 4 (first MH game) and not Majora's Mask because I wasn't too fond of the changes I heard they made to it.
@electrolite77 Obviously you're just trolling, since this poll literally appears on the page you're currently reading, but in case anyone else comes to this site later, or the survey updates, here's the survey you took https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2015/01/poll_which_new_nintendo_3ds_will_you_be_buying
In total, how many different 3DS/2DS consoles have you previously owned? (2,127 votes)
None - New Nintendo 3DS will be my first 6%
Hey look- 94% currently say they already own a 3DS. I said 96. It's changed by two whole percents during your 12 hour session of "i can't even read a simple survey".
Here, i've saved you 10 seconds.
electrolite77 said:HERF DERF YOU MADE DAT UP LOLZ YOU MAKE UP ALL DA STUFFS VERY ODD HERF
So, are there any other surveys on this site, or nintendo's website, you'd like me to slowly read out loud to you? I can break it up into smaller words. (We both know it'll be necessary)
To be honest, I love the features of the New 3DS XL but my regular black 3DS XL works just fine plus I have the Circle Pad Pro which is great for my big hands. (I for one missed the Sega Nomad because it fit in my hands perfectly)
This might sound strange but instead of getting the New 3DS XL I actually bought a Playstation Vita + a 64 GB memory card. I found one for a great price. My 3DS XL is practically brand new with no problems but because of Cross Play with my PS3 I have 12 Vita games but no Vita. I will most likely upgrade to the New 3DS when my 3DS breaks but for now it made more sense for me to get a Vita.
For those who are still worried about the memory card space even with a 32gb microsd there is a way to get a 64 micosd to work but windows users will have to download some software to format the card. All you have to do is format the card to FAT32 with the partition size set to 32kb and it will work. More info here http://www.ign.com/wikis/nintendo-3ds/Moving_3DS_SD_Card_Data
I am upgrading from my red 3DS XL to a Monster Hunter limited edition N3DS XL. Still waiting for it to arrive, it's somewhere in a post office in England now waiting to travel to Finland.
Does anyone know how it works now if I have 32GB microSD in my red 3DS XL already with a SD adapter, and I want to use the exactly same SD card in the N3DS. How does the transfer work with least amount of painful extra work?
The Pikmin transfer animations are nice, but I sure hope Nintendo will unveil the new unified non-hardware based account system in autumn with the "New Global Club Nintendo program".
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Hah, first votes. >:3
It seems that the first vote is missing the Ambassador Edition, so I went with White N3DS as that's the closest to it.
No Ambassador edition in first vote even though the XL special editions are included.
I'm holding off until Xenoblade 3D is released, maybe there will be a bundle.
@Ryno
I would do that too if I could get my hands on the standard model ... I really don't want the XL model
I'm most excited for amiibo support, the C Stick, and the improved hardware power!
Man
European standard black model here.
I don't like the idea of the New Nintendo 3ds. But maybe money's just the problem.
No, and I would have been on impulse, but now I'm just an upset customer. Here's the scenario:
Did my taxes last night. Refund. Huzzah!
Browsing NintendoLife, read "midnight launches at Gamestop, trade in 3DS XL for $100 credit."
Oh! Well, alright! Why not?
NINTENDO GAVE ME REASONS WHY NOT:
1. The New 3DS XL doesn't come with a charger,
2. The Gamestop only received enough to cover preorders, so no impulse purchases or regular buys, and
3. Transferring all my data would have taken a minimum of 30 minutes, which is much longer than I would want myself or anyone else (much less poor retail staff) involved in the process.
So instead of being an Early Adopter and proponent of Nintendo's products, I find myself empty-handed, with time wasted on backwards business practices, and now an opponent.
I'm going to buy a black new 3DS when Xenoblade hits stores. I did buy a pokemon faceplate to not miss out. Waiting on the Zelda faceplates (that Majora one is absolutely gorgeous! prettier than the Majora XL imo)
I'm going from XL to regular so I hope screen size is decent enough I just want those faceplates so bad and I love the colored buttons <3)
I am honestly not sure, I really dislike 3d, I used the heck out of my Phat DS, I missed quite a few good games on the 3ds.
Is playing without the 3d enabled just as good? I would buy in a heart beat if they had a HDMI out for the top screen...
The prolonged arctic blast here in NYS has meant a delay for my buying pretty much anything. Gas/electric bills are soaring.
Honestly, the basic 3DS is fine for me. I'll upgrade when the next handheld model comes out.
I've just noticed a red light in the bit next to the inner camera that must be used for the face tracking 3D... It's freaking me out...
@Danrenfroe2016 playing in 2D is just as good. I use 3D on very few games and even in those games I don't leave it on the entire time. You should think about the 2DS. It's cheaper.
I am in "what's all the fuss about" mode. I'd rather play Xenoblade chronicles on a big screen, and if there isn't a substantial list of new 3ds only games I want to play, I will likely never bother. Not to mention my backlog now could last me well into next year if I stopped buying new games period!
2% only for "Ace Combat+"!? Come on people, you're missing out on awesome aerial antics!
@Al_Godoy
I am interested in the c stick. That was such a flaw of the DS. No analog.
I think I will get a new 3ds if I get one.
Really like dual analog.
I needed to upgrade. I had the original at launch so a new 3DS was in order.
well i don't have my n3ds yet, but is going to be the Majora's Mask One, here in Mexico they don't arrive until the next week
So disappointed about no standard edition New 3DS in the states...
Does anybody know how long this "new" 3ds will be supported by nintendo until they jump ship to the "next new" portable? Just trying to gage if its worth buying or just wait until the next one.
@Acein210 Most probably it comes out in 2017.
@Ryno I hope not cause I don't think I'd be able to hold back and I just bought the red one
It has an improved 3D camera? I had no idea. is it better resolution?
The only real reason I want an XL is for Xenoblade, so I most likely won't be getting one until it's released. I hope there's a bundle.
@potatomage7 Xenoblade was Such an amazing game
I was going to buy it at launch but bills came up. I am going to have to wait until April to get mine. That will be just in time for XC3D
I'm actually happy with the 3DS I have right now. I normally go for the upgraded handhelds at post-launch or so but this time, I'll most likely consider getting the N3DS a couple of months from now.
Might get some faceplates beforehand though, 'cause why not?
Wait what? The new model capable of Wireless transfer of media to PC? I never heard of it.
What kind of media are transferable?
@leo13 Same resolution but better snapshots in the dark.
@Dawn-Shade Yes between micro SD and PC via router, all kind of files. Useful for moving photos.
I am enjoying my 3DS XL still, but will get one eventually. Didn't know you can watch Youtube 3D videos, another reason to get one. No doubt when Nintendo bring out one of those promos to buy a New 3DS and get a free game, that will clinch it haha
I selected the Monster Hunter system even though I doubt most of the country even has it yet. Gameslow was so late in getting them out I won't have it till next week even though it just over an hour away from me.
@VanillaLake Neat! So the hard-to-remove micro sd is not a problem then. Do you need special app on the 3DS or on the PC? Or do the 3DS will simply discovered in network on the PC?
Supah Stable Three Dee!
sold out everywhere I go.
I can't pick one up yet. Later on in the year.
Hm.. I won't be getting the system soon, that might be for sure... Super stable 3D! And exclusives.
I knew I'd upgrade eventually, but wanted the non-XL, so I was annoyed that only the XL was coming to NA.
Then NOA went all Majora's Mask on me. So I upgraded sooner rather than later.
I want one, I really do, I've never owned a handheld and the library available of compatible games is pretty extensive.
I really want the white regular N3DS...
...but it's just the cost of Nintendo games that's getting in the way. I spend more money than I should on Wii U games as it is and can't justify investing in a whole new system. If Nintendo let their games drop in price over their time I'm sure they'd get a lot more sales, and they're not short of fans who'd pay full whack at release anyway.
But I do really want one...
I'll wait for the inevitable release of the Xenoblade Chronicles 3D LE. I wanted to buy the regular size n3DS but NoA doesn't like money
Nope, not getting one for a long time. My 3DS XL is perfectly fine; I see no reason to upgrade yet.
@HyperSonicEXE
1. BestBuy ,Toys R Us and Target had dozens. You going to the only store in America not to have any in stock isn't Nintendo's fault
2. You don't have to enter a Gamestop, which tend to smell and have ridiculous wait times. Also, assuming you're using BestBuy's Rewards program, their 3DS is also a good bit cheaper than Gamestops systems, if they had any.
3. Chargers are like $5. Who only owns one?!
@bezerker99 Each BestBuy and Target had about 20 when I dropped by. The eBay store for BestBuy had dozens, but that was hours ago, haven't seen any updates
@Acein210 Assume the replacement will be announced fall of next year. It fits the timeline established by the DSi to 3DS, and the Wii to Wii mini and Wii U.
I really want the original size, but I live in NA. I'm just going to wait for a little while before I upgrade.
I plan to get one, but not until I can get a special edition I like for a great price, probably with a free game. That's how I upgraded to the XL, and that's how I'll upgrade again. In the mean time, I'll just wish SSB 3DS loaded faster, and that the 3D didn't lose focus.
@russellohh
1. That's yet to be determined, because Nintendo does distribute stock, and was in on North America's exclusivity contracts of the amiibo and, for a more relevant example, Xenoblade Chronicles that got distributed only to Gamestop.
2. Gamestop is exclusively a videogame retailer. It makes far more sense for THEM to have stock than anyone else, regardless of personal opinion and experiences (my experiences are a mixed bag as well), and
3. You are not in the majority, and that's irrelevant. There is no need for most people to own more than one charger. Furthermore, the system does not use AA's or something, so it cannot function properly without one. There was no reason for Nintendo not to include a charger, that costs MAYBE $1 to produce.
This should have been a simple business transaction, and it was anything but.
I just finished my Mac based transfer from an xl to a red new 3ds xl. Let me just say this, the stable 3d is no joke! I always liked the 3d, but it was wonky, this was totally worth it!
I was excited for the regular New 3DS, but since that doesn't exist in the US, guess I'll hold onto my launch 3DS...
@VanillaLake good to know, Thanks
So far, I don't see the point in upgrading. My original launch-day 3DS still works quite beautifully.
I am! Got it today. Tried for a Majora Mask edition, but I'm digging this black one.
@leo13 You're welcome.
@Dawn-Shade No software is needed. It's just discovered by the PC (Network folder). The New 3DS itself sets up everything. Very easy.
@HyperSonicEXE 1. It's not yet to be determined, i stopped in all three today over a 8 hour period. They're fully loaded with stock, and the websites are full of every model. Gamestop opens at 11. Target opens at 8. You could have gone to any other store in the country and had any model you wanted.
2. Gamestop is a video game retailer, but they're also the size of a walk in closer. The 3DS shelf at bestbuy is larger than the entire gamestop. There are also 5 gamestops on a single street in my town, vs one BestBuy every 10 miles. Even if Gamestop gave out 100,000 systems to their stores, that'd only be one per store.
3. Nearly everyone on here talks about their Fire Emblem 3DS, their Pikachu XL, their Yoshi XL, and their Persona XL. Everyone owns more than one charger.
The PS2 didn't come with memory cards, the GC didn't, and the Vita, PSTV, and a few other systems don't come with memory cards either that are needed to do anything with the system. In Sony's case, its a $70 proprietary SD card that only works on the Vita and PSTV.
For Nintendo its a $5 cord. Meh.
The cords cost about 3-4$ to make.
This was an incredibly simple transaction. You willfully made it as difficult as possible by insisting on game "we make your single cash purchase take 45 minutes" stop.
Don't do it! I've never once seen a rare Amiibo at gamestop, either. Wii Fit trainers, Sheik, Lucario- no problem getting them elsewhere.
Would've gotten one but nope. GS had absolutely none in stock besides preorders. I was counting on the trade in to pay for a huge part of the system. Guess I'll just sell my LE 3DS on eBay and import a standard New 3DS from Japan and just learn Japanese. My existing English library will live on my 2DS.
It would've been a day one purchase for me, until I learned that the standard size wouldn't be released here. If they ever release the standard, white one, I'll purchase it instantly. If not, I'll pass.
I want one for the faster processing power. I would have loved to take advantage of the Gamestop tradein but my store also got none on top of preorders. In some ways I'm glad to wait though, I don't NEED one and it'll give time to shake out any problems it might have. I will say I am not too keen on the idea of a red light for the face tracking, that sounds distracting and annoying.
It does seem likely that a better deal will come later. Not as good as the Gamestop tradein but better than plain retail at least.
1. I don't want to go to Target, I don't want to go to any other store, for whatever reason I want. I'm the consumer. That's MY decision. It's MY money. And in this case, Gamestop offered me a deal for hardware that I would no longer need. So that's my choice.
2. Gamestop has also been in the business for a while - pretty sure they can model for inventory considering they were around for the DSi.
3. You're on a Nintendo site, your anecdotal sample size is n = GARBAGE. Nintendo's target market is consumers of all walks of life, including those that don't necessarily eat, sleep, and breathe this stuff. Memory cards are typically not essential when the hardware has internal memory. Chargers are required to power the bloody unit.
And now you're not even reading what I wrote. I wasn't willing to sit there at the Gamestop and make them wait on me to do a transfer.
Pretty much the only thing you've done in this discussion is put down Gamestop at every turn. You have no grasp on business and refuse to listen. Don't bother replying, because I won't respond in kind.
@Ryno I'm disappointed in you.
One more thing:
If Gamestop is advertising a hotly-desirable trade in deal, and have System Transfer instructions in store, then they are prepared to accommodate that, and I commend them if so.
@Danrenfroe2016 I've been doing that since 2011. It's good.
I'd get a New 3DS if I had the money, and if my Gamepad was already fixed. But none of those happened, so it'll be a while before I get one.
Went to the stores around here this morning...sold out everywhere...
Why ? Because its the first system ever where the street date was broken.
That literally never happened before. With games, regularly, but with systems it has been rather strict.
So im a little...well...you know....
I'd get a NEW 3DS if it didn't come in XL size, pocket space is important to me
@AVahne "and learn Japanese,"
You say that soo casually.
I bought the limited Zelda New 3DS Edition and the special Edition of Zelda because preinstalled games are crap in my mind xP
And i bought the new 3ds not because of its features. I bought it because of xenoblade 3d <3 ^^
and i dont would say that i "upgraded" my 3ds xl to a new 3ds xl because i will still use my old 3ds as main system ^^
picked up my New 3DS-XL at GAME midnight launch wasn't sure if i was going to get one at launch but managed to sell a tablet to help fund it, my main reason for purchase was i love the 3D its just a pain and to awkward to use (keep losing the sweet spot) but that wont be a problem on the new 3DS's of course the more powerful hardware is going to be nice on future titles, i can't justify buying a pre-installed game on a new handheld when the same money can get me a physical copy, so will pick up MH4 and Majoras Mask when i see them on some sort of discount on the web. Have to say though after doing the transfer from my old XL am loving the new 3D they're definitely correct in saying it Super Stable now. Worth £180 honestly probably not especially if you already own a 3DS-XL think Game will give you £70 back on that though as trade in.
Thee undead got a blood red N3DS, no luck getting a MM N3DS anywhere near here butt I'm good.
@Acein210 I would say 2017. That's how long the dsi lasted. So you have 2 years. I'm still not set on it yet either. Even though I would love a bigger screen.
@Chaozrush21
Lol my friend said that as well. Don't worry, I'll be making time every day to study Japanese properly. I know it's going to be hard, but I'm tired of watching NoA screw everything up.
I ended up getting the red one... It's a beauty!!! It made me not feel so bad about not scoring a MM 3DS. But damn if it isn't a fingerprint magnet. What's up with Nintendo and finger grease prone hardware? Lol
I WOULD have my New XL if my MM XL wasn't delayed, I've waited a whole day so far, NOT HERE YET.........
@HyperSonicEXE Im kind of in the same boat as you. I also have other reasons as well such as what ganes will you absolutely NEED the new 3ds to play. So far its just Xenoblade Chronicles 3D whuch to me doesnt merit a $200 purchase. Plus, when's the last time Nintendo released a portable that didnt havr backwards compatibility with their last handheld. Im just gonna skip this release and wait til a real successor gets released.
I would be buying one if ANY STORES NEARBY HAD ONE!!!
I would be buying one if ANY STORES NEARBY HAD ONE!!!
@HyperSonicEXE I pre-ordered my n3DS, so I got mine, but even I was surprised that GameStop only had enough for pre-orders. Regardless of how small Gamestops are, there should be no excuse for them not to have at least a few for walk-ins, being it's a specialty store. For what it's worth, in my region, they were sold out everywhere as well. Though the one Walmart I went to this morning had just one.
I feel ya on the charger thing. I've only ever had one 3DS, which means I've only ever had one charger. I thought ahead and bought a cheap $3 charger from eBay and used that in my trade in. I found out later that they would take my old XL sans charger, just deduct $10 from my trade-in.
My GameStop wouldn't allow folks to transfer in store, so I was out of luck on that front, so I ended up buying a used 2DS last week to do a system transfer to that and back onto my n3DS this morning. Then I just returned 2DS afterwards and picked up my games with my refund. Very convoluted method on my part, but it got the job done. Luckily, I've been using a micro SD card already that cut my transfer time to about 15-20 minutes.
EDIT: The crazy part is that my GameStop only had like 3 people in the store when I came in to pick up my 3DS. One was buying a PS4 and the other two were looking at PS4 games, so they oversold how busy they were going to be (which was the reason they gave for me not doing the transfer in-store)
I want to wait for Xenoblade since that was actually my main selling point, besides Amiibo support. I'm also hoping that after awhile they do announce a regular New 3DS.
I'd get one... if they had the standard size!
Those Kisekae plates are one of the few non-region locked Nintendo products !!
@Platina
And yet they still found a way to lock the plates out of our region. Nintendo is swell . . .
is there anyone who owns both original and XL model and got the new 3ds xl anyway? i do have money for it but im holding myself back from buying it since thatd be my 5th ds model and thats a little crazy
@TristanRW
That's another thing, though certainly not as egregious on Nintendo's part - I'm having a hard time justifying this purchase on usage. Though they may yet have something substantive later on! So that's fine.
@Sir_JBizzle
They wouldn't? Well! They should mention that in the trade in terms, because that's just...urgh!
What the crap was that? No ambassador edition option...
Wait, why exactly are we getting only the XL version?
I'll probably get a new 3ds XL eventually. I already have a regular 3ds that's doing just fine though.
Since I already own Xenoblade Chronicles I'm not too pushed about it right now.
@Hy8ogen Why you disappointed man??? You know I aint really got time for 2 video game consoles in my life.
The reason I got a New 3DS is because my launch 3DS from 2011 was getting a bit worn out, most notably with half of the rubber on the circle pad having come off. I knew that the New 3DS would support games that the regular 3DS won't, so I made the decision to do my first ever system transfer to it. It's strange letting go of my 2011 3DS, I spent so much time on it, so it has definitely served me well.
@Justaguest I'm in your boat. I'll have to demo the new 3ds before taking the plunge AGAIN
I'm getting my black New 3DS XL tomorrow.
Can anyone tell me if glasses interfere with the face tracking? I've seen conflicting reports. If I can't wear my glasses I won't be able to find the damn thing!
Not really into handhelds but thought I would give the N3DS a try and planned to get one soon after launch.... until I found out it uses old 2003 wifi technology that I want no where near my home network.
Shame but hopefully I will get the next revision, or the one after, or the one after the one after...
Waiting for summer. Best time to have a handheld and keep the consoles off since they tend to put out some heat.
I don't have any plans to get the new New 3DS (LOL at Nintendo's naming conventions), for various reasons...
But if I did, it would be for the more stable 3D, improved screens, improved 3D functionality in the camera, and other improved 3D features in apps like the web browser. Yes, contrary to popular opinion, I like the 3D features, and I really liked the original ideas the 3DS started out with. For example, Steel Diver featured a choice of either using the built-in speakers as a substitute for positional force feedback/rumble, or using headphones for pseudo-surround environmental awareness, both of which were complemented by the 3D visuals. (Unfortunately, on the other hand, it seems like the New 3DS is also a Vampiric system, since direct sunlight is it's bane.)
It's a shame, it seems to be a recurring trend that Nintendo's original ideas are not consistently built upon. This is exemplified by the software impetus by which people are buying the New 3DS- an enhanced remake (of a great title that had original ideas back in 2000), a sequel that is mostly similar to all of it's (very good) predecessors, and a retailed update patch of a (merely decent) title in a series that has lost the pedigree it once held back in the 00's. Convention is the murderer of Innovation.
Actually chickened out of my pre-order! I don't have as much time as I used to, so it wasn't worth the investment! Hopefully the far future will see me lounging on a sofa playing an n3ds!
The only reason I'm taking this poll is because I'm transferring my data wirelessly and I have time to kill! Woo!
@HappyHappyist hey same here 2 hours in and still at not at 25 percent but its getting there
@HappyHappyist hey same here 2 hours in and still at not at 25 percent but its getting there
@Hotfusion To be fair, most of America is still stuck in 2003 mode as far as our wireless and internet connections are concerned... 22-27 MBPS internet speed is the average, and most people don't use any more than what Wireless 802.11g offers. Nintendo isn't the only one behind the tech times, only a few places outside of eastern Asia are really making use of Wireless 802.11n 300 MBPS or better right now, even with the release of Wireless 802.11ac...
I'm buying a New Nintendo 3DS (not XL) just as soon as Nintendo decides to release it in the US
was super excited today, until transfer completed and smash bros went corrupt, and wont let me download....really feel like returning this and calling it a loss.
FE: Awakening, Luigi's Mansion, Zelda, AC: New Leaf and so many others don't get better, so why bother for 2-4 overrated games that do? Nice DSi style cash grab (vs the Vita that has the power to weather the game 'drought' and isn't region locked).
I chose "I would have been, but the model I wanted was sold out / unavailable". And by "the model I wanted", I mean "any of them", since I live in Brazil.
No worries, though, since the country's online shops should have them available later this month.
I am completely in love with my Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate XL. It is so beautiful.
I wanted to buy the black XL but the GameStop was sold out and will be till next week. Nintendo never stocks the shelves enough. It's like I'm over here begging Nintendo to take my money and they're just picking their noses
If NOA ever decides to release the smaller "cooler" version in North America, I'll upgrade, otherwise, passing.
I went to EB 4 hours after the nintendo direct to preorder the majora mask one, it was sold out, so yeah I'll wait until there's another special edition I want, have my regular 3DS in the mean time.
The new finish does attract fingerprints, but I am loving the new red. It looks awesome.
Tonight (Friday), my GameStop had three people huddled around the counter, all doing system transfers. Made for a pretty crowded checkout. Haha
Keeping my XL. Waiting for a special edition. Or standard to come to US.
Yep, traded in my creaking 2011 3DS, for the $75 credit at Gamestop and the rest was covered as my birthday gift. With my own money, I managed to buy Majora's Mask, and though I'm still not sure why I bought this, Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate. They've both been fun so far, though.
I would have voted "Wanted to get the regular New 3DS but NoA isn't rolling that way. They don't want my plates money."
@NodesforNoids "DSi style cash grab"
That's comparing apples to oranges. Also, I'd probably take a Majora's Mask over a Luigi's Mansion and a Monster Hunter over an Animal Crossing, myself...
"Vita that has the power to weather the game 'drought' and isn't region locked"
The power that the Vita has is to be ironic, given it's name, "Life", even though it was half-dead out of the gate, and has limped into Life... I mean Vita Support mode... There's no drought in Japan, so having no region lock is a necessity for avid Vita owners.
I like how Code Name: STEAM is not one of the choices despite coming out with the other games and having New 3DS features.Okay, just got back from Gamestop and it comes out March 13th. Thanks for confusing the crap out of me, Nintendo.
I'll wait for the Newer 3ds with one full extra hour of battery life
Well as an aussie new 3DS owner, who bought one this week, this poll doesn't apply to me. My purchase can hardly be described as 'at launch'.
I still feel like I got burned by promises about the DSi at launch. Never any retail exclusives and not much I'm the way of games made it to the eshop for it. Waiting until there are exclusives available to upgrade. And depending on how long that takes the next handheld might be announced. If that's the case and the next handheld is backward compatible I'll likely wait for it.
I will not be buying any New3DS. Just don't have any justifiable reason to. I already have 2 3DS XL's and I never play with the 3D on.
If the prices go down, I will be buying a third 3DS XL, so I don't have to share with my kids.
I bought one and I love it!
I probably would have, but they did not release the regular New 3DS in NA, and portability is very important to me. I'll probably pick it up when Xenoblade Chronicles launches.
I make up the 3%.
New Nintendo 3DS Cover Plates No.056 (The Legend of Zelda Majora's Mask 3D)
http://bit.ly/1D72vG8
New Nintendo 3DS Cover Plates No.057 (Pikachu)
http://bit.ly/1KVioP4
New Nintendo 3DS Cover Plates No.058 (Kirby)
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@Imagamerboi To give us more choices! (That is what they told us).
Give us more choices by limiting our choices? GENIUS
I'm just waiting for the New 3DS to become a better value. Need an AC adaptor to come with it. Also, I kinda am hoping they make a limited edition I want as well.
HOWEVER, I did pick up MH4U for my 3DS XL. Freaking awesome game.
As cool as it would be, I just can't justify spending that much money on a system that plays the same games mine already does. Those minor improvements aren't worth losing $100+. I'm happy for everyone that's super into it though.
sigh Have to wait for restock. All of the stores in Hawaii are sold out already.
@Ps4all That's no joke, I never used 3D on my original since it gave me a headache and the sweet spot thing was annoying but after trying it on my New red XL it works perfectly. The C-stick also works great. Takes a bit of getting used to but I played Resident Evil Revelations and aimed with it and it was great. It's a lot faster than my old 3DS too so that's pretty nice. Don't regret getting it one bit.
@russellohh
'Who only owns one' charger? People with one 3DS Console I'd imagine. Which will be most people with a 3DS.
Is anyone else's control stick acting up? My control stick doesn't go all the way on the down direction. The other directions work done. It also feels stiff like i have to force it to move at all. Also one of the speakers sounds broken like it is too loud. Anyone else having these problems?
No sale from me. My XL works fine, I'm not bothered about 3D, I'm not messing around buying another charger (good work Nintendo not spending the roughly 20p it would cost you to put one in) and the archaic system transfer process puts me off doing a Trade In. Anti-Consumer policies = 1 less sale.
@CanisWolfred
Codename STEAM isn't out yet
I will be picking up the New XL version soon because of the super stable 3D feature. It's supposed to improve upon or eliminate the 3D bleeding/ghosting effect which is visible during dark in-game scenes. This really annoyed me sometimes during OoT3D and Luigi's Mansion 2.
There's no monster hunter xl edition available anywhere here. So, nope.
@HyperSonicEXE
Pre orders were available until a couple days before the launch- unfortunately GameStop did finally sell out right before the release- it was a hot item after all.
I had ordered the MH edition and grew impatient (wanted to play now). So I just drive to my local Walmart at midnight. Bought a black new3DS XL and been enjoying it since. The lack of charger sucks, but I made sure to order one for $10 a month ago in preparation (even though I already own 5 chargers, I wanted one for each system I own).
@accc "I'm buying a New Nintendo 3DS (not XL) just as soon as Nintendo decides to release it in the US" <-- what this guy said
I'd like to grab this, but I'm just not fond of the XL version. So, I'll wait until the standard releases in the US. If it doesn't then I guess I'll just wait for a Black Friday deal this year.
I got the majora's mask bundle for myself and the standard black with yoshi plates for my son. Both came day before release direct from nintendo.
Vert VERY impressed with the hardware, especially the screens on the standard version. Much bigger than I thought they were
I'm not convinced it's a big enough upgrade (I already have a 3DS XL) to warrant a 170-200 euro outlay TBH, especially since not many games will actually use the increased speed and stuff (To maintain compatibility with the "old" 3DS line)
I'll be buying one because of the super stable 3D, extra buttons and improved 3d camera. But, because XC is only on the New 3DS thanks to the improved hardware, that also counts.
After the launch of 3DS and Wii U, I doubt I will ever be an early adopter ever again of Nintendo hardware, especially of new consoles.
It's a bit sad as I was always "day one" in the past. Last year I didn't even buy one retail Wii U game (not I don't like Smash and I wasn't the biggest fan of Bayo 1) so it seems Nintendo are losing their grip on one of their biggest, past fans...
EDIT - scratch that, I got Wind Waker HD last year...
People in the US complaining about no charger now? Us Europeans didn't get one with the original 3DS XL. Luckily I didn't have to trade in my charger to upgrade.
@starfox4347 Doesn't the New 3DS actually come with the charger in EU though?
@Superstick unfortunately not. I was annoyed when they stopped doing them too. But its one less thing to worry about when trading in as long as the store let you keep your charger.
Was another odd move by Nintendo.
Ambassador edition is missing, so thats a white one
More powerful hardware: 25% votes
apparently specs matters
Sadly I didn't I would like the small one with the SNES inspired coloured buttons but I think that might be the only reason to buy one and the collectable face plates but Nintendo, Game and Amazon are charging £15.00!!! No I don't fancy it.
I ordered mine on Walmart.com because everybody was sold out (should've pre-ordered it.) Oh well, it still says it will come by Thursday, so I hope that they do have them online because that would be good. So, for now I think that I'll try to just get my hands on a Toon Link amiibo while I wait.
@WaveBoy Interesting fella i thought i was the only one who disliked the murky low brightness of the 3DS's especially as i did come from a DS lite, i never new about this 6th level brightness shall try it out on my NEW 3DS-XL but i can tell you from someone who dislikes a dull screen that my perception on the original 3DS's was when you switched the 3D on the screens certainly dimmed more but on this NEW model 3DS-XL it actually looks a little brighter to my eyes than when the 3D is off so id say its definitely brighter.
I'm honestly not sure if I'll be getting a New3DS. I really liked the fact that the standard new model was relatively small, but with the slightly larger screens. This seemed perfect since my current XL is too big for my pockets but the original 3DS had tiny screens. Plus, the New3DS has those awesome faceplates.
Unfortunately, I live in North America so the only option is a New3DS XL, which negates many of the benefits of upgrading. I think I'll see how much longer my current XL can last.
Such a huge difference going from the original launch model 3DS to the new 3DS XL, loving the new system.
Jumping on GS' $100 trade-in for my old 3DS XL, I picked up my new model Friday morning.
Love the new 3D effect. The unit seems lighter, too, and definitely runs faster on menu screens and during downloads.
Amiibo support works well and seems to save to my figures faster than the Wii U Gamepad.
The only downside is that being new, there are no protective cases to use with it yet (on the unit itself, not transport-y cases with zippers and such).
Recommended!
@HyperSonicEXE Since you're complaining about the transfer length, I suppose you already have a 3DS or 3DS XL, right? If so, you'd already have a charger, correct? That being the case, what reason do you have to complain about the New 3DS/3DS XL not having a charger?
@Mus1cLov3r
Gamestoppo required an adapter when doing a trade in. Perhaps that policy is changed now, but I heard they are giving less for those without an adapter.
Nintendo: "People seem to really want Xenoblade. I know, lets release it again and require new hardware! Nah, wait, just requiring new hardware isn't enough of a jerk move- let's also limit stock and choices of the new hardware. Ooh, ooh! Icing on the cake- We can start releasing other Wii games just before hand for $10! But not Xenoblade! Just games everyone probably already bought once. Because that's how we like to treat our most loyal customers! Mwa ha ha!"
@russellohh The only store that had "dozens" in my area was Walmart so that's where I bought mine and they only had three left when I got there . I don't know what country you live in that had new 3ds' spilling out of the stores but in my area most places were sold out . GameStop was my first , sold out in a half hour then told me that all gamestops in the area were sold out , best buy next , they had A dozen , sold out early morning (I'm at work) . I went to Target sold out . I got curious and asked the girl how many they got in , she said three . Three of the damn things .
You can't be mad at HypersonicEXE for being frustrated that a video game retailer had none for walk in customers . I think that's ridiculous as well . They should have more than anyone .
Also , not including a charger for a $200 item is an asinine decision on Nintendo's part . Especially since it is needed . It does not matter if you already have a 3ds .The charger should have been included period.
For a few (admittedly pretty decent) new features I don't really think it's worth dropping the cash for a new 3ds.
If my XL and circle pad thingy ever spontaneously combust then I'll most likely grab one pretty sharpish. Until then... I'll pass.
I'm not so sure it's worth the upgrade. The stable 3D is fantastic. The better battery life is good. But really I don't think I'll feel justified with my purchase until more exclusive games come rolling out.
@Mus1cLov3r
Because in order to trade my 3DS XL to Gamestop, they'd require a charger as part of the trade in.
I have one 3DS XL and one charger, leaving me with 0 for the New one.
@OGGamer bestbuy.com and target.com list which stores have them in stock. Did you actually look ahead of time or just wander around aimlessly?
I live in NA and all we got is the 'new black' which is dark gray at best, and 'new red' which is more of a pinkish wine. Neither of which are to my liking. I'm on the fence as to whether I should go ahead and pick up the ugly 'new red' and trade off my red and black 3DS XL, wait for a nicer colored N3DSXL, or just not even dive into the new hardware all together and buy a PSVita for the 2 or 3 games I actually want to play on it.
Sad that the only thing keeping me from an update of a system I already own is the case color, and that teeters on the edge of getting a Vita which I am only mildly interested in... Plus the GS guy said not to bother with Vita unless I have a PS4... Which I don't for the same reasons i don't have a Vita.
No games I want... If NoA had released the regular sized N3DS's with the interchangeable cases, or had NA exclusive cases for the XL models, it'd be a no brainer since I'd have a reason to keep my old 3DSXL.
When you know where to look it's not aimless . It is however a waste of time when the stores don't have them and the very websites you indicate say "will be in stock 2/26 , 2/29 " or " we don't know when we are getting more " per Sales manager In target .
And you really need to stop acting as if you are the only one with a brain that can look online for stores with stock . If you live in an area with an abundance congrats ! Just don't act as if everyone's circumstances and geographic location are the same as yours .
No. And unless they release a Pokemon Snap remake as an exclusive then chances are good that I won't be adopting one at all.
Gotta wait till Tuesday....
I really want to know how many people got an ambassador edition and was hoping this vote might tell me that. Nope! Put mine under white version and looks like that's not a very popular option so I'm guessing not all that many did get one?
Decided to early adopt primarily because I felt I could get the best value out of my 3DS XL trade in.
C-Stick is a serious game changer.
I didn't pick up any new releases, but I'm strongly leaning toward Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, the demo is pretty good.
Quick question for those with the North American N3DS XL....
I was wondering if their was any software installed in the microSD card that comes with it, like Swapnote and the Dinosaur Office sizzle reel was on the XL. Need to know since I'm buying a higher capacity card before I update it.
(And just to clarify, getting mine when Xenobalde 3D comes out.)
@TristanRW
the new 3ds is backwards compatabile with most ds and all 3ds games
I got a black one earlier today, last one in the county so that was lucky. Got it because of the super stable 3d, the added buttons, and the faster guts inside. (that and if I sell my XL now along with a few spare bucks I have from something else it's no harm to my wallet.) It's a nice system, cowardly leaving the power supply out of it, but you can get one for $7 shipped from NOA refurbished.
The 3D is nuts, great how it doesn't foul up anymore because I loved it but ended up quitting using it on the older system because it was so sketchy.
@andrew20 Its backward compatable with all DS games. EXCEPT the handful that require a GBA slot (like the Guitar Hero game). The ones with optional GBA interactivity still play.
@andrew20 I know that it's backward's compatible but I already have a 3DS so that part of it doesn't intrigue me. More than likely the real successor to the 3DS will also be backward compatible with the "NEW" 3DS games.
I looked up the US release year of all the nintendo portables including the iterations.
Gameboy-1989
7 YEARS til
Gameboy Pocket-1996
2 YEARS til
Gameboy Color-1998
3 YEARS til
Gameboy Advance-2001
2 YEARS til
Gameboy Advance SP-2003
1 YEAR til
Nintendo DS-2004
1 YEAR til
Gameboy Advance Micro-2005
1 YEAR til
Nintendo DS Lite-2006
3 YEARS til
Nintendo DSi/XL-2009
2 YEARS til
Nintendo 3DS-2011
1 YEAR til
Nintendo 3DS XL-2012
1 YEAR til
Nintendo 2DS-2013
2 YEARS til
"NEW" Nintendo 3DS XL-2015
Based on a pattern that I see it seems that in around 3 years Nintendo will release the real successor to the 3DS.
I cracked on waiting for the smaller version (plus don't want to deal with potential stock issues with face plates after whats been happening with Amiibos) here in the US and pre-ordered a Monster Hunter 4 LE N3DS at GameStop 3 weeks ago. Oddly enough, those have to be shipped out as I had to make an in store online order in order to obtain one.
It'll be here via UPS Monday morning.
Selling my Mario and Luigi XL to a buddy for $85 (with a 16g card, couldn't do a proper trade in due to how I had to buy my N3DS so I gave him a great deal!)
I won’t be buying this, I find the 3D fine on the current model, I doubt many games will require the second analogue or be hardware exclusive, and I've played Xenoblade on a tv where it looked better than it does here.
Also, the transfer system is overly complicated, and why not allow purchased downloads on two active consoles, then I might buy two consoles, like I did with the psp.
@TristanRW Was the SP really only around for one year before the DS came out? I swear I remember the SP being around for a long time before DS came around.
Also, that was a weird time when the DS and GBA were co-existing. I still think the Gameboy Micro was underrated.
@earthboundlink According to Wikipedia, Gameboy Advance SP was released on March 23, 2003 and Nintendo DS was released November 21, 2004. Close to two years but not quite. I never owned a Gameboy Micro probably because of the size. Too small for my taste.
@Ristar42 You took the words right out of my mouth lol
Honestly, and I know this has been said before but I'm gonna say it again. I would buy the "NEW" 3DS if they released SNES and GBA games on the 3DS virtual console.
@electrolite77 My wife and I have 2 phones. Two chargers in the bedroom, one in each car,one in each office, one in her purse and one in my workbag with the external battery, plus one plugged into the desktop. Total chargers: 7.
3DS charger in the bag, 3DS charger in the wall, 3DS charger at the office.
I only have 2 per system right now- typically i have at least 4. I'm about to get another, though.
Seriously, why have just one? Do you walk around the house carrying it all the time? Pack it up to take it to the office each day for playing on your lunch?
The only way i can imagine having one charger work well is if you only play at home, sitting in the same room.
Filthy casuals...
@russellohh
You're a casual for only having one proprietary charger for a handheld console? Riiiiiiiight. Another fine example of the desperate nonsense Nintendo zealots will come out with to defend their beloved multi-national corporations stupidity....
@electrolite77 Its a $5 charger. My PS didn't come with a memory card, my Virtual Boy didn't come with batteries, my xbox didn't come with a wireless adapter to play 90% of the games, and the PSTV doesn't come with a controller or SD card to literally even turn the system on with, much less use it.
Sony: Yeah you're going to need a $79 memory card and a $50 controller to use your PSTV. It won't even turn on when you just buy the unit.
Nintendo: We've proven that 96% of NEW 3DS owners already have a charger at home, so we're not including it. They're $5 if you do need one
Rabid angry zealots: RABBLE RABBLE NINTENDO IS THE WORST RABBLE RABBLE
It's a $5 charger. Go count the coins in the couch cushions.
@russellohh
It's nothing to do with cost. It'd cost Nintendo pennies to put one in.
If I buy a phone, I get a charger. If I buy a tablet, I get a charger. If I buy a Vita, I get a charger. If I buy a laptop, a Baby Monitor, a dust buster, a satnav, a cordless drill etc.etc I get a charger.
But in the Nintendo zealots eyes, everyone else is wrong and Nintendo are right. Another fine example of the desperate nonsense Nintendo zealots will come out with to defend their beloved multi-national corporations stupidity....
@electrolite77 It costs Nintendo about $4-6 to put one in. Read their press release on it, or shut up. Do the math yourself if you have to. If it was literally 3 cents, they wouldn't care. Again, other systems might come with chargers, but many certainly aren't usable without memory cards, controllers, etc.
You can scream and rant and shake with fear all you want. I know literally 1 person without a 3DS. Everyone owns a charger. Can't afford one? Don't buy a $200 new model of a $79 2DS. Somehow, it was sold for years across the world without an included charger and no one cared.
I appreciate your list of multiple products that come with chargers.
Would you like my list of 616,000 items (I used Amazon search!) where "Battery is not included"? OMGIES I HAVE TO GO BUY A BATTERY TO MAKE IT WORK DIS IS THE WORST THING EVER WHO OWNS AA BATTERIES DEY LIKE $5 SERIOUSLY WHO HAS DEM LYING AROUND ONLY FANBOYS WOULD DEFEND THIS OMGIES
Don't care. It's a $5 charger. The dollar store carries them.
@russellohh
Link to the press release with the $4-6 figure and the 96% of owners.
Otherwise, a slightly scary rant and another fine example of the desperate nonsense Nintendo zealots will come out with to defend their beloved multi-national corporations stupidity....
I was so happy I managed to pick up what is appearing to be a very limited edition of majora's mask edition of the new 3DS I was about 10 minutes from missing out on one when I got to the store early.
@electrolite77 I'll let you do the math for a tantalum polymer 300mF 6.3V capacitor or its equivalent, a 100uF tantalum capacitor, copper wiring, SCD diodes, and quasi resonant convertor, and an active snubber to reduce turn off losses, something generic crap eBay products never do.
The transformer alone costs $1.50, and that's one of a dozen parts, most of which cost about a quarter, even when buying in bulk.
Of course, you'll write this off as "herf derf more nonsense from fanboys troll lol lol yolo".
Oh, and don't forget the LBO pin and SHDN pins for low-battery detection, you don't want to overcharge the unit like some crappy battery charger from the 1990s.
I'm not even touching the percentage of people who are upgrading and already own a DS, this website gave that survey two days ago.
Mainly for the Stable 3D and the built in Circle Pad Pro. I'm not expecting most games to actually utilize the extra processing power, it's not like Pokemon is suddenly going to stop dropping frames in battles (this is more of an optimization issue that a hardware issue though).
Bought Monster Hunter 4 (first MH game) and not Majora's Mask because I wasn't too fond of the changes I heard they made to it.
@russellohh
No link then? Made up numbers it is.
@electrolite77 If you can't add it up yourself, i'm not doing it for you. Good luck in life!
@russellohh
Making up press releases and surveys. Very odd behaviour.
@electrolite77 Obviously you're just trolling, since this poll literally appears on the page you're currently reading, but in case anyone else comes to this site later, or the survey updates, here's the survey you took https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2015/01/poll_which_new_nintendo_3ds_will_you_be_buying
In total, how many different 3DS/2DS consoles have you previously owned? (2,127 votes)
None - New Nintendo 3DS will be my first 6%
Hey look- 94% currently say they already own a 3DS. I said 96. It's changed by two whole percents during your 12 hour session of "i can't even read a simple survey".
Here, i've saved you 10 seconds.
electrolite77 said:HERF DERF YOU MADE DAT UP LOLZ YOU MAKE UP ALL DA STUFFS VERY ODD HERF
So, are there any other surveys on this site, or nintendo's website, you'd like me to slowly read out loud to you? I can break it up into smaller words. (We both know it'll be necessary)
To be honest, I love the features of the New 3DS XL but my regular black 3DS XL works just fine plus I have the Circle Pad Pro which is great for my big hands. (I for one missed the Sega Nomad because it fit in my hands perfectly)
This might sound strange but instead of getting the New 3DS XL I actually bought a Playstation Vita + a 64 GB memory card. I found one for a great price. My 3DS XL is practically brand new with no problems but because of Cross Play with my PS3 I have 12 Vita games but no Vita. I will most likely upgrade to the New 3DS when my 3DS breaks but for now it made more sense for me to get a Vita.
For those who are still worried about the memory card space even with a 32gb microsd there is a way to get a 64 micosd to work but windows users will have to download some software to format the card. All you have to do is format the card to FAT32 with the partition size set to 32kb and it will work. More info here http://www.ign.com/wikis/nintendo-3ds/Moving_3DS_SD_Card_Data
I am upgrading from my red 3DS XL to a Monster Hunter limited edition N3DS XL. Still waiting for it to arrive, it's somewhere in a post office in England now waiting to travel to Finland.
Does anyone know how it works now if I have 32GB microSD in my red 3DS XL already with a SD adapter, and I want to use the exactly same SD card in the N3DS. How does the transfer work with least amount of painful extra work?
The Pikmin transfer animations are nice, but I sure hope Nintendo will unveil the new unified non-hardware based account system in autumn with the "New Global Club Nintendo program".
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