Standard-Sized New Nintendo 3DS Photos Emerge On FCC Website in North America

Good. I have some hope, then. I could actually buy that black N3DS instead of the red N3DS XL, too.
We reaaaaaally need a Direct now...

Maybe they were planning on using the "skittles" buttons for NA instead of the Famicom ones so they have delayed the release because they needed to make enough buttons for their NA consoles....? Just wishful thinking

Come on and put it out now we like to have it
the only way I was going to buy a new 3ds is we got the one with the faceplates I want to change faceplates for everyday of the week also the A,B,X,Y buttons look way better
or this is going to be plat. reward as test t see who it will work in the US/NA region also I like the black one but I take white if that the one we get but the black makes everything stick out more also will go with more faceplates than the white

There we go, maybe I'll finally stop seeing "SCREW YOU NINTENDO FOR NOT RELEASING THE REGULAR NEW 3DS IN NORTH AMERICA AGGHHH" in almost every comment section.

Okay, that's probably an over-exaggeration, but there still is a bit of an unneeded amount of complaining. Okay, I'm done ranting, sorry.

I'm always mad at region-exclusiveness-related injustice, and despite us Europeans having many reasons to envy North America, I'm also annoyed at this happening to yankees. Good to hear this is seemingly approaching a resolution.

It better come to the US. I could care less for the Skittles buttons, but what matters is me getting the white model since that's the one I wanted since the announcement.

I love you, Nintendo, and I have been your utmost supporter and fan since the beginning, but you disappointed me there.

If this comes to the US I'd be happy for everyone who wanted it. Not releasing this thing here was not a smart decision on Nintendo's part.

@Shiek Looks at the New XL's buttons

Umm?

I think it will come to the US eventually. On the Xenoblade 3D cover it says "Only for Nintendo 3DS", NOT "Only for Nintendo 3DS XL", so they're definitely keeping their options open.

@StephenYap3 "It better come to the US. I could care less for the Skittles buttons, but what matters is me getting the white model since that's the one I wanted since the announcement."

Same here, 100%. I want it for the smaller size and white color.

"I have been your utmost supporter and fan since the beginning, but you disappointed me there."

Ditto.

I really like those buttons.

True coloUrs Conor XD

Looking at some of the photos in the document... there seems to be a purple New 3DS. O.O

The manual on the FCC site is missing the pages about changing faceplates which is odd but also the colours could be a bad photograph as changing the hue on an image produces very similar colours as shown here:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y208/Starwolf_UK/Computer%20games/newsnesusa_zpscejj3ubu.jpg
Still that doesn't explain the black C-stick.

Man the people at Nintendo are good at keeping secrets. They did all this since last year September with the XL model yet lead "fans" to believe that they don't care about NA because they only get the XL version.

What next, that secretly they waited until they made enough standard models and face plates to ship to NA and then release it in the same month with the first new 3ds exclusive game (as I say full of hope).

@Rocky2418 ...well, maybe that disappointed part is stretching it. Sorry.

@Tops Yeah, that was my impression, too. I guess there's still a tiny glimmer of hope, though.

I would rant about NoA not bring the standard-sized New 3DS to the US (I'm an American), but I'm not one of them at heart and I want one to just upgrade from my original 3DS I got from August 2011, as well as portability.

It could have been a standard procedure, but weird that Nintendo would even bother if they were "never" going to bring the standard model to NA, so its obviously a thought, but I think NA will hold off until the XL slows down and then boost 3DS sales once again with this release, probably (if ever) around the Holiday season. and "color" hurts this Canadian's eyes as well.

I bought a "New" XL about a week ago so this is not relevant to me but I do hope it means there's still hope for everyone who is waiting.

I'd rather have an XL with replaceable faceplate and coloured buttons than the smaller 3DS anyway. Why doesn't the xl get face plates. ..

Wouldn't the smaller new 3DS require purplpe/lilac coloured buttons for the US release? Might be why they didn't release it

I've seen this coming from the long shot. I mean come on! Nintendo would be stupid if they don't release this in North America.

Nice color on that model. Would be nice to have more color options though. I have a black colored New XL though which is the color I wanted anyway so I'm happy with the color I have. Color color color color color

I'm hoping if they do release it that they include the white model. It's been 8 years since an all white ds has been sold in the states. That glacier white 3ds does not count.

Darkened Skye for =NEW= 3DS confirmed!!!!!

Please happen! I was ranting about this and how ridiculous is was to not release the standard size. I want it.

I want a New 3DS so bad ;~;
If it doesn't get announced before or on the day of e3, I'll cave and by an XL D:

I hope this means something. Never liked the XL much.

I hope the standard comes to North America. XL is too big.

Everyone knows that colour is the way to spell it. Silly NintendoLife.

I wanted to get a regular sized New 3DS. It was a poor choice from Nintendo to only release the XL here. Not everyone wants the bigger options. I like my standard sized 3DS even after holding an XL.

@firstnesfan: Agreed, who cares about the small model. They should've just had interchangable front and back plates on the new XL.

Not a surprise that it could eventually show up, but with a presumably short lifespan, they may not bother. I'm going to grab one from Japan anyhow, but here's hoping that it increases the push to eliminate region locking in the future.

As someone who owns a New 3DS XL (U.S.) and a New 3DS (Japan), I would double dip to get the standard size if they released a U.S. version. It's much lighter and feels more comfortable to hold; the top screen is less floppy as well.

@firstnesfan Good question. It seems the face plates are a cash machine, odd they chose to not tap into it.

Duh and duh.

@jeb_leeds
I didn't think that the glacier white 3DS had been released here in the states, either. If it had, I certainly would've gotten it. Either way, I agree, I really hope the white one is released here if the smaller size ever comes.

Fffffffuuuuuuuuuuu! I thought this would be confirmation of a regular sized relese.

@KnightRider666 Those of us who don't have giant hands and don't want to hold a heavy thing with giant, blown out pixels. That's who.

@TeeJay MY EYES

@VeeFlamesNL OH MY GOODNESS WHERE

@unforeseenone
Ya think? The only reason there's an "unneeded" amount of complaints is surprise, surprise, everybody has their own individual opinion on it to share.

There's a reason the internet is known as an echo-chamber ya know.

So does this mean it may ever come out here finally? please?

What if Nintendo actually releases the Standard New 3DS, but decides NOT to include the faceplate feature, and trolls us all (like they only release it for portability reasons) ?
lol

Said it before and I'll say it again...

The faceplates are a big draw...as well as the built in CPP, but I wouldn't shell out the money for one unless there were a ton of games I'd be missing out on. There were a few DSi exclusive titles (and games with DSi exclusive features) that I was able to experience once the 3DS came around. If the New 3DS is the DSi situation all over again, I can wait for the 4DS (har har) and get the N3DS exclusives later...unless Nintendo cuts backwards compatibility from the 4DS...

@Starwolf_UK maybe its just a prototype or made exclusively for testing.

I still fail to see how the Normal N3DS is even three fourths of it's price to anyone except the people that have small hands, aka, the people with legit reasons for wanting it.

Please, come out in NA!

I broke down and picked up an XL, but I would gladly move to the smaller one. The XL is just too big.

Dem buttons on the black console are too loud

@jedisquidward In one of the documents. Specifically the '(Short term Confidential)FCC Test Setup Photo_DTS' document. Here it is:

@Chaoz Portability, what you wear (including if you have a bag with you) pretty much decides whether the XL is suitable for carrying around.

My Pink 3DS xL (with Peach vanity cover) actually fits in my pants just fine. I carry my 3DS xL in one pocket, my wallet + keys + cellphone in the other and it all fits. In fact my wallet is actually fatter than my 3DS xL with cover. Maybe that's because I wear relaxed fit jeans, IDK. I've also been able to fit my 3DS xL in Khaki slacks without difficulty, and those don't come in relaxed fit. N3DS xL is almost the exact same size (within a couple mm) so it should fit accordingly when I get one.

Would probably sell really well if they did release that console in the US.

@remlapgamer
Yup. At least as well as in other countries, if you were to base projections on how the sizes sold for the old 3DS in the different territories. I know I would buy (or pre-order) the white one on day one if it ever came out here.

It's a end of the year 2015 Holliday release. And all the world wide panels at launch! And don't forget, by then we should have our first Mobile app game! And more NX news.

I would hate to play Sm4sh on this model. There are times when the camera zooms out pretty far and it's actually quite hard for me to see what is going on during those moments so I can only Imagine how tiny the fighters would be during such moments on that smaller screen...

Whether they release it here or not, they already lost me.
I was sooo hyped at the end of last year, but coming this late sealed the deal for me. I'm over it. It's old news that the most invested people in NA have discarded by now.
I'll stick to my other new toys (Bloodborne) and hopefully they can realize that they're sacrificing momentum and faith for nothing. The butt-hurt is real and the will to care has passed.

I'd buy one of them since I lost out on the Zelda MM XL one. I didn't really need/want it exactly anyway. I'm more a Tri-force 3DS person, which I did manage to get pretty easily.

I'm guessing that Nintendo is planning to release just a head of the 2015 holiday season, basically before Black Friday. The New 3DS XL sales will probably slow down before then and so it would be a great way to create more interest for the New 3DS line by launching the new standard model. A great cheaper alternative for parents during the Christmas season. With the long wait they could manufacture a ton of them for launch too.

The 3DS XL is positioned as an upgrade console, and I could see Nintendo positioning the New 3DS (bundled with the adapter) towards new consumers.

Plus with amiibo selling like CRAZY, maybe it's proof that faceplates will do well and they will launch a ton of faceplates along side the launch of the standard New 3DS.

I REALLY want the New 3DS with those Zelda faceplates! They're SOO good!

"Amiibo color." Better than freaking purple SNES, but if they ever release this in America with those buttons, I'll still complain. We know what the Super Famicom and PAL SNES buttons looked like, and we want them.

I'll probably sell my New 3ds XL if the Standard sized one comes out. (And buy that one of course!)

I'm fine with my MM NewXL

I agree with Nintendo of America decisions on releasing only the New Nintendo 3DS XL, because of these two reasons. First reason is consumer confusion Americans already had a rough time rapping there head around the difference between Wii to Wii U, how will Nintendo explain the difference between unknowledgeable consumers about (3DS, 3DS XL, 2DS, N3DS, N3DS XL)

My second reason is when you compare the Nintendo 3DS and the 3DS XL, the 3DS XL out sold the old smaller model by a large margin.

Money talks BS walks.

YAY FOR SKITTLES VARIANT!

@Meaty-cheeky Translation: Americans in general are dumb and need their hands held.

@Meaty-cheeky "I agree with Nintendo of America decisions on releasing only the New Nintendo 3DS XL, because of these two reasons. First reason is consumer confusion"

NOA retained the name "New 3DS XL" for their new 3DS XL - am I to seriously believe that they withheld a different size because they're concerned with customer confusion? Try searching for a "New 3DS XL" on Ebay, and see how unambiguous the results are.

"Americans already had a rough time rapping there head around the difference between Wii to Wii U, how will Nintendo explain the difference between unknowledgeable consumers about (3DS, 3DS XL, 2DS, N3DS, N3DS XL)"

The 3DS hasn't been marketed or stocked in stores in a long time (hence why they sell for so much on places like Ebay) - it's not an option for consumers; the 3DS XL is clearly in the process of being replaced by the New XL - this is backed up by the fact that it's not shown on NOA's official 3DS website anymore. In fact, only two models are even advertised on that site now - the 2DS and the New 3DS XL. Hence, it wouldn't have been 5 choices if they'd released the standard size here - it would've been 3 (which has already been the case in the past, with the old 3DS, old XL, and 2DS). I think we could rap our heads around that, considering we have before.

"My second reason is when you compare the Nintendo 3DS the 3DS XL, the 3DS XL out sold the old smaller model by a large margin."

True. The smaller size is chosen by roughly one third of consumers. Yet every other region still felt that 33% was substantial enough to not ignore. And here in NA - with regard to the "old" systems - the smaller size actually was responsible for a higher percentage of total system sales than in any other region (and that's only including 3DS sales from after the XL's release, so that it's a fair comparison).

NOA can do whatever they want, of course - they're a business. But I just still don't grasp the logic behind this decision. That said, they don't particularly care if I do, so . . . oh well.

im getting the jap version of the new 3ds and will get the new XL when i travel to US this June.

@Meaty-cheeky
I'm pretty sure most Americans understand what 'XL' means, if not they must have an awful time cloths shopping.

It doesn't take a genius to see '3DS' and '3DS XL' and figure out one must be 'extra large'. As @Rocky2418 pointed out they don't even sell the regular 3DS anymore, and eventually they'll discontinue the old XL model since they have the New 3DS's. The only confusion there will be is why 2/3 systems are called 'New'. I can't say much else without repeating what's already been said.

The only good explanations I can see for this is either stocking issues thanks to the port strike making them prioritize one over the other to meet demands, or retailers didn't want to stock both. With this news I doubt its the latter though.

@Zombie_Barioth @Rocky2418

Both of you guys brought up some great points, but the fact of the matter is that the 3DS XL model is the preferred model for the 3-D gaming experience from consumers here in North America. There is a chance that the New Nintendo 3DS could still be released someday, but I don't think Nintendo of America is completely crazy for there actions in only releasing the N3DS XL.

If this standard new 3ds comes to NA I will buy it, never got a chance to play Xenoblade chronicles!

@Meaty-cheeky
The only thing crazy about it is its just another example of how ridiculous NOA tends to be compared to the other branches.

Well that, and being the only branch that apparently doesn't want the money at all. NA is the biggest market, so surely even the regular-size model would make more here than everywhere else. Its money left on the table, any business doing that is crazy.

@TsukiDeity
Agreed.

@Zombie_Barioth
Also Agreed.

@Rocky2418
Agreed just as much.

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If it comes over to North America, I'll definitely trade my N3DSXL for one. I just like the smaller form factor. Colors would be real sweet too

Different panels were one of the largest selling points for me. If this was out in NA, I would probably have one right now. As it stands I'm good with my old 3DS.

@Meaty-cheeky "Both of you guys brought up some great points, but the fact of the matter is that the 3DS XL model is the preferred model for the 3-D gaming experience from consumers here in North America."

Well, it's the preferred model everywhere - in that it is chosen by at least 51% of consumers everywhere. But actually - as I mentioned - North America actually had the lowest percentage of consumers who preferred the XL in the "old" 3DS generation (56%, as opposed to every other region, where that number was over 60%; and again, that's excluding all smaller 3DS sales from prior to the XL's release). Here's the more thorough breakdown, FWIW:

http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/997614-nintendo-3ds/71051940

this is awesome and I hope NA gets the regular N3ds but im still waiting on the metallic blue N3DSXL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wlUnR8DfDU this video can influence your opinion on which model to buy

@unforeseenone now it will be "Screw you nintendo for releasing the standard N3DS in North America after i bought the XL aaarrrggghhh!