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@DualWielding
Game Freak are known for really poor programming. They were bad at creating a tile engine from the GBA days, and X and Y felt like 3D models strapped onto a (poor) 2D tile engine. Some of the town sections, such as Lumiose city were a prime example of this. It was inefficient, to say the least. It didn't even feel all that graphically impressive, yet still managed to lag in 3D. Incompetence!

@jjmesa16
The faceplates are really just a fad in my opinion, and if you've used an XL / LL before you may miss the large screens. If you've not, you should probably consider the smaller model, but keep in mind that big screens are something to consider as they really make a difference to play. The smaller model does have slightly larger screens than the original, though. I would say that if you really like big screens (or really really want them) it might be difficult to go to a smaller model, but if your heart is set on faceplates get the smaller version.

@FullbringIchigo
Or, I don't know, play it on a PC, on a version which happens to be superior to all of the console versions? I also don't see how Microsoft is any less likely to release it than Mojang were. They wouldn't stop supporting the other versions, since it would be disastrous for PR. Anyway, do what you will, buy this uninspired clone.

@rjejr
One without blocks, 3D objects and textures could be drawn out on the touchscreen, then placed in the world. Then it would feel original, unlike this.

I don't really want a Minecraft clone. We ought to have an official release, not an un-original cop-out. I think these developers should build an original title, it doesn't really show much creativity just to build a clone. Seems more like a money-making scheme than an effort to build a good game. Still, if people buy it, who am I to fault them?

@Ralek85
Yes, I'd like an original game, but I would like to play the older Fire Emblem games in English- fan translations are not of the highest quality. They could well be working on both, for all we know, but I imagine we'll get a remake on handheld and an original game on console. Or maybe the other way round? The New 3DS would make a game more in line graphically with PoR and RD possible. Aargh! I just want some announcement!

@Weedy
Game are awful. The only games they have in stock on their website are either the big games, rubbish film tie-ins, or preowned. Even if a game sells relatively well, they have it out of stock on their site (such as FE awakening), and they are always trying to peddle me download codes and first person shooters. Yet they have a monopoly on retail games. It's an injustice!

@SockoMario
I dislike the fact that Nintendo wouldn't sell or support GameCube controllers when GC controllers actually had a purpose (playing GC games on wii), and now they're available for one game, and it's supposed to be this great console that they loved forever. I also dislike the fact that they took all the GC ports out because it was a dead console, now they charge extra for an adapter. I actually don't dislike the idea of using a GC controller, it just feels like a regression, considering it was two console generations ago. They should have just made GC controllers the controller for playing non-motion controlled games, then I wouldn't feel like this is a cynical money making exercise. It's hypocritical - GC was a massive flop, try to erase it from living memory, now it's great, GameCube was so popular and well loved by all that we absolutely must support it!

@earthboundlink
All 3DS retail games are digital. Do what you will

Why would anyone actually download a retail title? There's no actual price difference.

@BLPs
Sorry, didn't mean it like that :/

@WebOfHair
Thanks anyway!

@WebOfHair
By the way I reside in the UK

@WebOfHair
You don't think I could have it? I would really appreciate it sorry for begging

@BLPs
The fact your last title is one that hasn't come out yet sort of suggests otherwise...

@ImDiggerDan
To be fair the DSi exclusives were just awful, and there were barely any, so region locking that actually affected anyone started with the 3DS...

There's still no major reason why we should buy downloads. Retail is cheaper, you can sell it back, and it can be played in multiple consoles. Why would we want to pay £39.99 for a download, when we can buy new or used in good condition for a quarter to a half off the asking price? It's stupid to buy games locked to any account, and Nintendo's crap where it's locked to your console means that if you lose it the games are still lost. Which defeats Nintendo's point about never losing a cartridge again. Digital is not the future, it's as archaic as it games can be.

I want to see the Larwhateveritwascalled fight Kirby and to spear Pikachu with a lance.

This is a message. You are reading it.

@KeeperBvK @Bass_X0
An emulator is a really complicated and powerful program. Have you ever made one? An emulator itself is not stealing, but this is. So shut up.

@rdrunner1178
Fire Emblem: Ankoku Ryuu to Hikari no Tsurugi? A much needed game. All must come to vc!

Wow! I'm sure people would get Nintendo thumb from that!

@QuickSilver88
I live in Britain, where can I actually buy those games for a descent price? Ebay prices happen to be utterly ridiculous.... Thanks anyway though, I'll look out for such games

@Ryo_Hazuki-san
How did you do it? Did you paint the shell and buttons, or did you order plastic in that matt wood colour then mould it?

@SanderEvers
This will warrant a system update, preventing just that.

These look horrible, console design is in decline

@Grumblevolcano
Actually, you're right, it brings up an error message.

@Grumblevolcano
Or you could have backed up the files to a PC, started downloading through sleep mode, cancelled it, put your old files back on SD.

@Starwolf_UK
I'd like Four Swords Anniversary, but what we need is a FSA remake, fir 3DS and Wii U. It is such an under-appreciated game. One that isn't stupidly limited time

This is stupid, they have no respect for their consoles. They need to calm down, play a bit of classical music, and meditate, while sitting in a place of utter tranquillity.

Actually this version should be a cut above the DSi version- the manual is much-needed and at least we can save the programs easily now. The 3DS is difficult to type on, perhaps they will let us transfer from a PC?

I despise BASIC, it's primitive, complicated and not suitable for game development. Why not use a modern language such as Python, or a C variant?

I love the GameCube, so many great games- Wind Waker, Pikmin, Metroid Prime and of course the Game Boy Player. Worship it in all its beautiful purple glory. I have so many classics yet to play- FE Path of Radiance being one I should have played in the day - can anyone recommend me some unappreciated classics of theirs?

@CloudBG
It's a code. You type it in to any eshop you want on any console. After all, you can have many 3DSs linked to a Club Nintendo account, so it wouldn't make sense to do it the way you said (and Nintendo don't allow you to, anyway).

I would rather have a famicom themed 3DS, in the style of the gba sp famicom design

Pokémon: The pioneer of obtuse DLC

@rjejr
Yeah it's official, otherwise games wouldn't support it- check out Resident Evil Revelations. Kid Icarus also had a left handed mode.

Why isn't the c-stick in an actual usable place? Like how it was on the GameCube controller?!?!

Listening to the sound of your own voice- pandering to Nintendo fans...

I'd rather play the petit computer BASIC version of flappy bird...

The N64 controller sure was ugly, bu it was very comfortable. At least it had an analogue stick, unlike the PS1 controller, which gave me 'nintendo thumb'!

@darklinkinfinite
Ah. Thanks

@darklinkinfinite
Was the fire emblem deal just in the USA? I don't remember anything like that in Europe

@burninmylight
Some of the non game rewards are good such as the Zelda triforce case thingy, but they used to be much better- the snes classic controller, the gold nunchuck for example.

@dkxcalibur
I think if even 10% of the money spent could be redeemed on the eshop, it would be worth it. Currently I am not inclined to spend my stars on a pathetic keyring...

@ikki5
The rewards are not really as decent as you say. What would be better would be for NA to get more physical rewards and Europe to get more games. Because a Princess Peach relaxation set is just awful

It's mostly plastic tat. In Europe we have your stupid physical 'rewards'- and not much else. Games are what it's about!!! Bring games to Europe, I beg you Nintendo!

Seriously, they should make it region free, but ordering a Japanese system is borderline ridiculous, not to mention expensive...

@ikki5
Didn't it cost a ridiculous 17000 stars? But the worst thing is that they still put it in the stupid little club Nintendo booklets in game boxes, even though you can't get them anymore... I wish Club Nintendo Europe had actual games as rewards...

@Kirk
Most of the SNESs in the UK are now yellowing, it's really just the type of plastic used. You must have just kept it nicely, that's all.