This isn't really how it was supposed to turn out. A lot of expectations, from fans, to writers, to tech-industry analysts that are paid a lot of money for their opinions, reckoned the NX - in some form - would land for the Holiday season this year. The industry changes rapidly, however. In the last couple of months we've seen how PlayStation VR and - very likely - the 'PS4K' (codenamed Neo) will land in and around the Holiday season. Then, far more importantly, Nintendo officially confirmed a March 2017 release for the NX - that's the matter closed.
The priority for Nintendo, as stated by company President Tatsumi Kimishima, is simply ensuring the system is ready to fly when released into the wilds of the gaming market. When disappointment is put to the side it's not a surprising stance, as the company has often (but not always, it must be said) prioritised finishing a job as opposed to rushing it out the door.
What that means, of course, is that 2016 has taken a hit. The Wii U, to be blunt, will only be a small player, with less than a million sales expected (800,000 is the estimate) and with the new Legend of Zelda coming in 2017 alongside an NX version. There are a handful of games coming to the system, presumably still including the largely mysterious Paper Mario: Color Splash, but the cold - and sad - reality is that it's not going to be very relevant in the broadest terms. A small userbase, not many games and barely any sales expected; it's not a happy picture.
So we come to the 3DS, which is still on course for its worst year in hardware sales, with Nintendo estimating just 5 million units. Yet software projections are up, with Nintendo banking on a userbase that should pass 60 million and a handful of tentpole releases, alongside some lower-selling but much demanded localised games. In fact, to be fair to the 3DS, fans of RPGs and some more demanding genres and franchises are going to be rather well served.
It's obvious what the key game(s) will be - Pokémon Sun and Moon. This writer remembered despairing in late 2013 when adverts for Pokémon X & Y were all over UK shopping malls when the Wii U was already in the doldrums. It seemed like a waste to spend limited promotional funds on a series that practically sells itself, especially when it's thrown into affordable hardware bundles to help things along. 55 million 3DS game sales are expected this financial year (up from 48.52 million in the last), and the difference is really down to Pokémon. Pokémon X/Y and Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire have both (as dual releases) gone past 10 million units, with X & Y at 14.7 million in the latest figures. With an established fan-base and a hefty 3DS audience (some of which may only have a 3DS for Pokémon, we know a few in that boat), it's hard to envisage Sun and Moon coming much short of 10 million in the year or two after it arrives, many of which will surely fly off shelves in the Holiday season.
Beyond that Monster Hunter Generations is a potential success-story in waiting, following up the million-selling Western breakthrough of Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, a release that likely gave Capcom renewed hope for good results outside of Japan. Throw in Kirby: Planet Robobot, two classic Dragon Quest games, Zero Time Dilemma, Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse and some others and a number of titles have eager audiences waiting. Heck, Europe is also edging closer to Fire Emblem Fates, which has been a success in North America. Then there's Metroid Prime: Federation Force, which Nintendo has cited as a key title for the year - some may scoff at that, but time will tell once it arrives in August / September.
Beyond that Tatsumi Kimishima has spoken of 'many' unannounced titles on the way, and as we've seen with Kirby: Planet Robobot the turnaround from announcement to release can be surprisingly prompt. Predicting what these titles could entail is difficult, though sequels and spin-offs (whether first- or third-party) seem feasible - with five years of games on the system a number of studios have game engines and assets that can be potentially turned around for some late flings on the hardware.
Nintendo's strategy has been made clear - it wants to keep the existing userbase engaged with the system, and particularly expand its appeal with young and female demographics. The confirmed line-up, certainly, achieves a mix of satisfying core fans and those key demographics.
Pleasingly there does still seem to be a reasonable appetite from the Nintendo Life community, at least, for a year led by the 3DS. In some recent polls the answers typically drifted towards the positive end to the spectrum when quizzed on the 3DS's ongoing capabilities, upcoming games and its role as 2016 standard-bearer for Nintendo. It's undeniable that the little handheld is easy to love, and we've certainly said enough times that the platform has arguably been a contender for Nintendo's best to date - that's a debate with no correct answer, of course.
The 3DS, despite its creaking capabilities and modest take-up of New 3DS models (8.15 million globally as of 31st March this year) has the job of generating a notable percentage of Nintendo's sales this financial year. Mobile apps will contribute to a degree, as will amiibo, the Wii U will pitch in a little, and the NX launch in March 2017 should in theory provide a late burst. For most of the year, though, the little portable is carrying much of the weight. It's all relative in a year where Nintendo's projections are particularly modest, admittedly, but it's still nice to see the handheld with a little spring in its step.
The 3DS has battled its way through this generation to become a success, and has one last year in which to hog the spotlight.
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2016 is clearly Nintendo's mobile year. We are mostly getting late 3DS localizations from Japan.
I gotta say, while I love the 3DS and it still seems to have life in it, I'm ready for a new handheld. A system that can give better looking games, with a better screen and higher resolution.
Sadly the 3DS is really limited in space compared to the Wii U who can get an HDD or SSD plugged on it.
Kind of sad that the Monster Hunter games all went handheld after 3.
For me , the first party games that most did miss not launch in 3ds was a 2D Metroid and Advance Wars.
Yay Kirby Planet Robobot! Though I would prefer for Nintendo to concentrate more on Wii U this year instead of all (or almost all) on 3DS. Even if it makes more sense to focus on the 3DS, there are many people Nintendo is screwing over this year for the Wii U. I'm happy I bought one, but I won't exactly be sad to see it go.
I expect another AC spin-off in the vein of HHD for the holidays. All those AC cards can't really be for only 1 game. And it's a $40 game that sold 3 million copies that probably took 4-5 people a weekend to put together. (exaggerating for effect, but it obviously isn't SFZ or Zelda U)
How is Yokai Watch looking in the west? Seems like there is a constant flow of new games in Japan, so I'm surprised no mention of YW at all in the article.
I also predict a Rhythm Theater Splatoon type game, at least in Japan, those Calli & Marie amiibo can't only be for in game videos, and those people are nuts. Splatoon will be in some spin-off form on 3DS, even if it's a match 3 game like Pokemon Shuffle. Japan will buy it up.
Good year for the 3DS. Well as good as a 5 year old system on it's way out the door can be expected. But still good, especially considering all the emphasis Nitneod itself has been putting on mobile lately.
5m >>>>>>> 800k
Boy, there are even Picross 3D 2 and Rhythm Paradise Remix. This baby is gonna give me a lot more fun. Ok that resolution kills your eyes every day, but still. Plus, the New 3DS, despite it being quite the same HW, is lovely in every other aspect. Sad for the WiiU fortunes, very sad, just let's keep playing with the 3DS and some other system and we'll see what the NX turns to be eventually. Imho it's just a portable system which you can play on your TV, with a unified first party line up. Yes, this means Nintendo would give up on the war against the playstation, after just 20 years.
If it weren't for the 3DS, I couldn't have gotten many classic games like Link's Awakening.
Fire Emblem is what the 3DS is known for to make FE the most valuable IP for Nintendo.
I love the DS but the 3DS also is as awesome as the GBA. Hopefully, the NX is a portable system so that I don't have to buy a console and a handheld separately.
I don't think I have any interest in any 3DS game coming. I'll keep a eye on Metroid Prime...but other then that, nothing for me.
The same topic again?
Nintendo is clearly using 2016 to rebuild the company and ready themselves for the NX launch next year. The Wii U is taking a huge hit from this, and the 3DS is taking a decent hit as well. If you think about it, most of the new 3DS titles this year are either localisations or games with the same game engine from previous titles. However, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't interested in a majority of the 3DS releases this year. I think the 3DS will do a decent job for its last year on the spotlight.
@MarinoKadame Luckily that's not true at all: you can add up to 128GB by means of an SD card, and since 3DS games are way smaller than Wii U games, you will never fill up a card that size, unless you'd wish to buy the entire 3DS catalog digitally.
3DS is one of my favorite game platforms of all time; in my opinion, it IS Nintendo's current-gen console. 4 native Zelda games, three unique Pokemon RPGs, the Etrian Odyssey series, Shin Megami Tensei, two of the best entries in Fire Emblem, probably the best version of Animal Crossing, TONS of awesome one-offs from Level-5 (not to mention Yokai Watch), and backwards compatibility with Nintendo DS, which already had one of the finest game libraries ever conceived.
I have every confidence Nintendo can turn around their home console situation, but in the meantime their portable alone has kept them in my #1 spot as far as publishers go.
@MarinoKadame I have a 64GB card in mine, and with 32 full retail digital games, I still have about 12GB free. It can hold plenty of games
Guys forgot about Rhythm Heaven which is landing soon as well. But really, any year with Fire Emblem, Monster Hunter, Star Fox and Pokemon is a good year. Particularly a transition year.
I hope one day- IF the home console business doesn't work out for Nintendo, they just slap a wireless HDMI dongle in their next handheld (which would be HD of course and at least as powerful as PS3/Wii U- this is completely feasible now considering the Vita was almost as powerful, and that is almost 4 years old).
@SuperCharlie78
Woah say what now? Picross 3D 2??? Where? Did I miss an announcement?
RIP Wii u. A legit system with bad support and marketing. Will get the NX but will wait until I see a good bundle for it. Still need to upgrade my 3ds to play some of the newer games that require it. Oh yeah and Reggie can go to hell.
@JaxonH Mobile power is really getting incredible... although Nintendo's strategy with handhelds is generally to maximize accessibility by moderating cost. Part of the reason the 3DS didn't fly off shelves at first (in addition to having very little software) was its well above-average price point--and it was actually considered rather underpowered when it launched.
I'd be very surprised if the 3DS's successor was HD, in the end.
The New 3ds leads me to believe that even old versions of the 3ds have at least until 2020 to live out. As for anticipated games, I am looking forward for MHG, Kirby, Corpse Party, and mahbe Rhythm Heaven Mega mix and Metroid Prime: Federation Force. I've found new respect for Fates: Conquest and I want to get Revelations. I hope more indi games that are actually games release to the Eshop in numerous amounts.
@Wouwter Same here but I remember Nintendo saying the 3ds is here to stay. Meaning I don't know till probably over 2020 or something like that. Which is a bummer but we should just hope for the best.
I still believe we'll see something else for Wii U. Not huge but something like a Mario Party 11 type spin off or maybe even another HD remaster. They could easily splash a coat of HD or even 3D onto that Mario Sunshine rerelease a lot of people keep asking for...
@TeslaChippie
Oh I think it has to be HD. 720p-1080p screens are a dime a dozen nowadays. They could even do just qHD like the Vita- it would be good enough. Back in 2011 the technology was still pricey. But if they can sell brand new PS3/360 for $200 back in 2014, and Vita for $169.99 as of last year, I'm pretty sure Nintendo could rock out a handheld comparable in power to 7th gen consoles, HD screen and all and keep it around $200. Maybe they launch at $250 and drop price after 6 months even. But in this changing market, I'm not sure too many people would be interested in another non-HD handheld
I hope they have a big surprise or two in store for 3DS this year. At any rate I will be getting Pokemon.
Both Dragon Quests and Kirby make this a good 3DS year for me. Pokemon as well, but it's too early for my hype to build.
@TeslaChippie While it is true the 3DS is less powerful than most mobile phones but high end graphics eat a lot of battery life, I agree that the 3DS could've been more powerful and the next should be but affordability and having a decent battery life are things that really make the Nintendo handheld an easy buy for most people.
Sad to see the Wii U slowly becoming an afterthought to the 3DS. Besides Color Splash, a few other games, and maybe a surprise game that we don't know about yet, it looks like the Wii U is just about done. Even Zelda is releasing on the NX, too.
I've always felt many 3DS games could've been on the Wii U to begin with, like Dark Moon, Uprising, Federation Force, as some examples. Those games are certainly not bad on the 3DS, but I think making all these on the 3DS in the first place was how the Wii U never really got as popular, plus bad marketing of the Wii U.
Don't get me wrong, I'm very happy to see the 3DS going strong after all this time, (I love my 3DS!), but as a player who is more often on the Wii U, it's sad to see the 3DS pretty much take over on the Wii U's final months before the NX.
I hope the 3DS lives up to expectations will all the new upcoming releases, though! Seems to have a quite exciting lineup!
I hope for a western release for monster hunter stories.
I already said what I want on my 3DS.
Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam, alongside Hyrule Warriors Legends, Triforce Heroes and Megaman Classic Collection (without counting Pokémon Sun, Kirby Planet Robobot, Shakedown Hawaii, Mighty No. 9 and Azure Striker Gunvolt 2, none of which is out yet) are still on my wishlist, and I haven't bought them yet; a portable Mario Maker, on the other hand? Day one purchase.
I forget who wrote it, but someone else on here said recently that they'd settle for an HD N3DS, and I have to say I agree with them (apart from maybe replacing the C-stick with a circle pad).
Clamshell, sleep mode, 3D, easily upgradeable SD storage - all these need to stay.
Everything recently seems negitive in regards to Nintendo.
It's got a few good games coming out this year, is negitive sounding. We all expect games to be released for a console. And to use what we expect as something to to thankful for is negitive.
Mobiles, Amiibos, Children, Women, 3ds games. Very little about the NX.
We will know in 18 months whether the NX has failed. Game line up and early sales we tells if the NX is a winner of a loser.
If it is seen to be a success all well and good if not that will be the end of a Nintenao home console, and Nintendo will need the 3ds. So it should not be written off, in should be upgraded to make it bigger and faster .
It looks to be a strong year for the 3DS if you like RPGs and whatnot. I personally am excited to ZTD and Corpse Party!
I've just lost my new 3DS XL a few weeks ago and had then to ask myself:
"Do I buy a new one ? What are the known incoming games I want to play ? "
I'm in Europe, so I'm still eagerly waiting for Fire Emblem Fates, that alone would have most likely been reason enough, but still, I really liked Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate so I want to give a try at the next one which looks even better.
I'm also a die hard fan of the ace attorney series, and even if it pains me greatly to know that we won't ever see the Great Ace Attorney game in the West I'm still pumped for AA6.
Then there's Bravely Second, that I was playing before lossing my handeld and I want to finish it.
And Finally there's Smash 4. I don't like it that much but it's still a Smash game on the go, its still God-Tier mobile gaming.
So, in reality, even factoring that I'm not a huge pokemon guy, the 3DS still have a lot of appeal to me for this upcoming year, given how much it already had all thoses previous year that' ssaying a lot about this wonderfull little piece of hardware.
FZero X 3d !!!
I play on my 3DS more than my Wii U so this doesn't bother me. Plus I have a bunch of games preordered for it (pretty much all of the games announced so far). I am also getting a PS4 finally so I have some games for that preordered. For the Wii U I have Zelda and Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE ordered. Once the new Paper Mario is up for preorder, I will get it. I don't plan on getting the NX for a long while, if ever. I have a bunch of Wii U games I haven't gotten around to buying yet so I should be good for a long time.
I'm really hoping for some good surprises in terms of new 3DS games this E3. I'm not getting my expectations too high, but here are a few 3DS games I'd like to see:
o F-Zero
o Super Mario Sunshine 3D (HD for Wii U works too)
o Super Mario Maker
o Golden Sun
I want at least one nice surprise for the end of the year. I'd like something to hold me over alongside Monster Hunter Generations and Pokemon Sun/Moon.
The 3DS future line up is not my cup of tea at all and there's nothing that makes me want to switch to a new 3DS, except for the fact that I have collected every iteration of nintendo handhelds over the years and keep them for collection purposes. I REALLY want a New3DS, but the software lineup to me, is garbage.
@wiggleronacid A Golden Sun would be amazing and I'll be wishing for it alongside you!
Otherwise Fire Emblem Fates and Pokemon Sun will have to keep me happy for the year.
I have already picked up Fire Emblem Fates, Hyrule Warriors, Bravely Second, and plan on getting Kirby Planet Robobot, Metroid Prime Federation Force (which actually looks cool), Pokemon Sun/Moon for sure and possibly Dragon Quest VII and Sonic Boom: Fire and Ice, this year is stacked, glad I picked up a new 3ds too
Can't wait for the new Kirby...and the next Monster Hunter and Dragon Quest titles for it.
Out of context, does anyone else have problems with the New 3DS' Slot Cartridge??? The spring seems to break in it, and even though nintendo fixed it the first time, here it is several months later (after the warranty expired of course) and it's starting to go again? I was just wondering on if anyone else had problems with the springs in just the NEW 3DS????
@JLPick Ok, I've seen double, even triple posts before, but how the hell do you post the same thing 9 times in a row?
Very happy with my N3DS. And this comes from someone not shy about being critical of the big N.
I easily plan on playing my 3DS for the next couple of years. Would love to see more SNES virtual console games as well - from 1st and 3rd parties.
@JLPick I suggest you don't press the reply button more than once, and I'll give you the benefit of the doubt.
If I see 9 posts again I will take some action though
@JaxonH I think qHD is reasonable. But quality HD screens that would fit the form factor and power draw requirements of something the size of the 3DS are not a dime a dozen, actually--they're still quite pricey, which is why you mostly find them on premium handsets costing upwards of $600-$1200. Also keep in mind that whatever resolution the screen, that's what people will be expecting it to render to... and that means shelling out for much much better internals as well. I just don't see Nintendo releasing a handheld in the $400 range.
3DS has had a good run time for a successor to emerge
@TeslaChippie
Well ya, $400 is the expected price of the next generation home console- not even PS4 costs that much- so I wouldn't ever expect a handheld to reach that price range.
I figure if Vita can pump out mid range PS2-PS3 graphics on a qHD screen, and that being a 7th gen handheld, surely the next generation can match PS3/Wii U entirely.
And qHD is fine. It's the same ppi as a 1080p screen twice the diagonal length. Which, when you're dealing with a screen that small, is more than adequate really. It's better ppi than any 1080p HDTV.
I think that's what most are expecting. It has to out-do the Vita since that's an entire generation prior. And Vita wasn't far off from PS3/360/Wii U. So I think they have to shoot for that, or at least come close.
Idk, maybe I just have weird tastes but I found the 3ds to really lack a lot of amazing first party stuff after 2013 when we got Kid Icarus and Luigi's Mansion. Seems the 3ds really just ended up getting a lot of Japanese titles which aren't exactly my cup of tea, I felt the original DS did a much better job balancing 1st and 3rd party releases. Hell, most of this year is just ports of older jprgs and jrpgs in general. As someone who isn't a fan of the old-school jrpg I haven't purchased a single 3ds game this year.
Though unpopular I'm hoping the NX is Nintendo's next home console and their main system and honestly I don't care if Nintendo releases another handheld. I'd rather see a steady stream of games and since I don't really game on the go, my 3ds I play at home most of the time, I don't need a successor to the 3ds. If they want to capture the mobile market it'd be cool if they have companion games or something.
Honestly I hope the 3DS still has time. I've gotta get the rest of the games I've missed, and honestly it's a classic example of the way a game looks not impacting how fun it is in so many cases.
I believe these 3DS titles are coming this year as well? I'm looking forward to them:
7th Dragon III Code and the new Phoenix Wright
Do you all think there is a replacement for the 3DS when the NX releases? If not, the 3DS really does have this challenge.
@David_NL Not sure, but there are theories that the NX will be a console/handheld hybrid.
Anyway, on the 3DS subject:
I am definitely excited for the upcoming titles. I was a little disappointed about the new Metroid Prime game, however. But who cares, as long as I get a good first person shooter game.
@atariman Yeah, I think it could be some kind of hybrid. Can't wait to find out.
For games, I'm looking forward to Kirby, Azure Striker Gunvolt 2, Box Boy 2, and maybe Rhythm Heaven 3DS.
The 3Ds faces a tough challenge te keep Nintendo profitable for the next year.
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The 3DS has certainly endured a lot of hardship in its life but I agree with the statement that it is the best handheld gaming machine of all time. I have over 65 games on the system itself and between them all, I have everything I could ever need on it for any situation. Whether its casually playing Colors!3D or Nintendogs with my kid or getting immersed in an experience like Xenoblade Chronicles 3D, it's got it all.
While I think I have seen the last of really appealing games on the system for me, and its library is fizzling out fast, I will wait until E3 is over to make final judgements on the fate of the 3DS and its ability to carry us through 2016. I know Nintendo's track record of late promotes only skepticism, but I'm willing to let Nintendo have one last shot at E3 to give me a few surprises. I'm hoping for a few exciting curve balls but even if they strike out this year (like it seems they will), I will remain extremely satisfied with my New 3DS XL and unlike I have always done in the past, will never sell it or trade it in. It's a treasure that will stay around until it stops working.
@JANintendoFan Go spam elsewhere.
@SanderEvers
Of course they have enough money to survive. That's hardly the point. The Wii U audience, especially, represents their core fanbase. The people who stick with them through anything. It's in their interest to keep that fanbase happy.
After Fire Emblem and DQ7 and DQ8 come out, I'll be more or less happy with the 3DS library. It could've used a few more AAA 1st party games. A real Metroid would've been brilliant. Maybe another 3D Mario game and maybe a new IP (which it hasn't really had from Nintendo). On the whole, brilliant console and brilliant selection of games.
@SanderEvers
But they've got to be worrying about those people who might not get the NX if they're not happy about the Wii U. I'm not 100% with Nintendo loyalty. If I felt like I'd been short changed, I'd just stick with the PS4.
I don't happen to actually think that. I'm very happy with the Wii U in general (although partly cos I use it as a Wii and gamecube too) But maybe others disagree.
@2xDair My internet cut out right as the reply button was pressed and logged me out. I only hit it once, but apparently it went through more than that. For some reason, it still only shows up as one post for me, but I don't understand why it went through 9 times, and hopefully this one doesn't. Sorry about that once again.
@Waluigi My internet went out when I hit the reply button and logged me out quickly. I only hit the button once, but apparently it went through many times (and I mean many). Sorry again.
@Angelic_Lapras_King I can't see us getting Super Mario Sunshine HD....the original Gamecube version uses the analogue triggers on the Gamecube controller, the R button in particular to control the strength of the jet of water from the Fludd pack...
Anlogue triggers which Nintendo have not implemented into any of their controllers ever since.
I agree. The 3DS's broken cryptosystem has to survive another year. Frankly, that's not likely to happen. I predict eshop sales to go down while the sale of 128GB SD cards and the use of ARM11 kernel exploits to downgrade / get the OTP will go up this year. Also, I will probably be buying a New 3DS on April 1, 2017. There's no way they can keep selling that thing for $200 after the NX comes out, especially if the NX is as good as they say it is. And even if the price doesn't drop then, it could either this holiday season or the next to clear out room for the NX (assuming that it's not the next Wii U disaster story).
3d remake of FZero X for 3ds.
Pros:
-game for N64
-very liked and expected
-already ready game
Cons:
-none
If Nintendo is projecting 55 million in total software sales then they must have something else besides Pokémon that they expect will shift large numbers this holiday. My money is on a new Mario game. I would like it to be a sequel to Super Mario 3D Land, but more likely it will be a handheld iteration of Super Mario Maker that is capable of sharing content with the Wii U version.
Personally, I expect that the 3DS will continue to get software long after the NX has launched. First party games will drop off after this year as Nintendo focuses (rightly) on making the NX a success. However, third party games will continue. An installed base of 60 million ensures that it will not just die over night when its replacement comes along.
@SanderEvers
Your obviously a real Nintendo Fan then, nice to meet you.
@rjejr Obviously totally off-topic but:
He's ba-ack...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmhazibZurQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ea_Q7Di2BsU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlP9eXJnjF0
And actually some interesting and thoughtful videos this time. Worth taking a couple of minutes of your time for...
@ThanosReXXX
@rjejr Trump again? Oh well, I suppose it's a somewhat relevant reaction to the second video...
This is already a disappointing year for Nintendo fans aside from a full blown Legend of Zelda reveal at E3 and new Pokemon games.
@HyrulianOfHyrule They can't possibly make the 3DS last until 2020.
Monster Hunter 4 will bridge the gap to NX by itself....anything else is a bonus. I easily put in over a hundred hours on MH3U. I know others put in more then 300 hours!!!!! It happens so secretly too. At first you're mastering the controls and the technique of the hunt and before you know it you've racked up hours! Plus we're getting a new Pokemon game. I would also imagine we're getting the Yo-Kai watch sequels too. I have a backlog as well. I'm good to go on both systems. Savor the games you have. Make the most of them. Create memories!
@TromaDogg They've found button work outs before and I'm certain they can do it again. The New 3DS has more then enough shoulder buttons and hell, the Wii U has the Gamecube Adapter so if worse comes to worst, make a bundle with an adapter and a Sunshine themed GC Controller.
Alrighty, Not terribly surprised. My question is how much of 3DS' bad year contributes to Nintendo directing it's energy toward Wii U?
Given that I'm still buying and playing older DS games, I'm fine with Nintendo milking the 3DS for a few more years. DQ7 and 8 and EO5 should keep me busy, along with my backlog of unplayed and unpurchased games.
Just give us more variety in consoles already. I hate my 3DS XL, and would love to pick up a white new 3DS and some faceplates.
Ehhh, like every system, its spark is going to end sometime. However, at the most, I think the 3DS will have another two years, all of my friends, and most people I meet at gaming-meetups love the 3DS and they play it literally all the time. But of course, that's only in my area.
@LegendOfPokemon I agree with you, yet this year I find myself focusing on Wii U games I've missed the chance to play.
3DS has become my favorite handheld console of all time.
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