If it's lighter, I'd think they have more room in the system. If so, I wish they'd have put a bigger battery in there. I'm assuming it has roughly the same battery life as the rest of the 3ds line because they'd use it as a marketing point if the battery was bigger
Wish Nintendo would update their sales and deals on their website when they release the new titles for the week. I end up having to wait til I get home and look them up in the eshop
I see the majority of people on here want the 3DS to continue to be supported after the Switch comes out. I feel the same way. I don't see why it can't continue to be supported for a long length of time. The original gameboy was supported for roughly ten years and was vastly underpowered compared to the home consoles that were around.
@Yorumi forgot that the 3ds can't bypass the battery. I was initially thinking that years down the road if the battery quit working you could either keep it plugged in or on the dock but now I don't know
I remember hearing that the GameCube had larger cases so that people wouldn't feel it was inferior to the other home consoles. Probably the same idea with these. I'm just glad they haven't gone to cardboard like Sega started to do back in the day with the genesis to be more eco friendly. I want to take care of the planet but those cardboard cases sucked compared to the older cases
@Mega_Yarn_Poochy want one with a traditional Gameboy shape. I don't like how the cartridges stick out the bottom of the SP. Unfortunately online most people only sell Gameboy pockets/colors with backlights but not rechargable batteries. I haven't looked hard though, just something I'd purchase if I found it.
@motang it's legal as long as the patent has expired. I thought patents lasted longer than this, since the GBA came out in like 2001 but apparently not.
I'd use it mostly for regular gameboy games so no big deal for me. Not a fan of the way the games stick out of the sp and I actually enjoyed the design of the old Gameboy. For advance games I'll use my SP or micro
Day one purchase for me. I want an old style Gameboy with a backlight and rechargable battery in a compact form factor. Haven't seen anything online with both.
@Ernest_The_Crab ha, just noticed it was. The link on this page sent me to their site. Just checked the American site and sure enough, it's $40 w/o amiibo and $50 with. thanks and good catch
@Asaki I still regret missing out on that game. If I remember it came out too close to the GBA so I never got it. Wish they'd put it on the VC but I doubt it'll ever happen
@argh4430 personally, I'd keep the physical copy. I could see the argument of going digital if it was for a portable because you wouldn't have to carry the he with you but on a home console, just keep the disc handy
@mig-EL I didn't even know they were wrong til years later. I didn't know this was a separate series back then and didn't know there wasnt a mega man 9 at the time. I had six for NES so I assumed they kept going
I remember as a kid my video game magazine(think it was gameplayers) was confused and thought the X stood for ten. They thought Capcom skipped eleven.... And that's my random story for the day.
I know a north American 64DD would be pretty useless but having grown up with the N64 and having waited impatiently for the thing to release, I want one.
With the success of Pokémon go, I wonder if Nintendo could figure out a way to get a built in GPS on their system. I'm not sure if they could do something like go without an internet connection though.
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Re: Sega Is Looking To Revive Some Of Its Past Classics
@WiltonRoots finally someone mentioned virtual on! Would love a new game in that series.
Re: Preview: Going Hands On With the New Nintendo 2DS XL
If it's lighter, I'd think they have more room in the system. If so, I wish they'd have put a bigger battery in there. I'm assuming it has roughly the same battery life as the rest of the 3ds line because they'd use it as a marketing point if the battery was bigger
Re: Nintendo Download: 4th May (North America)
Glad Nintendo is showing that strong support for the 3ds that they keep talking about. Lol, hopefully there are some good discounts this week.
Re: My Nintendo Beefs Up With Street Fighter Discounts in North America and Europe
Wanted to use up some of my coins so I got Sfa2. Man, the snes port sucks
Re: Faux-Retro Survival Horror Back In 1995 64 Shuffles Menacingly Towards The Nintendo 3DS
Sounds like this got cancelled. Haven't heard anything in awhile
Re: Quirky 3DS RPG Miitopia Lands on 28th July
@RoomB31 think animal crossing retailed for 40 when it first came out. They lowered it to 30 awhile later.
Re: Nintendo Download: 27th April (North America)
@morphballer just updated on my 3ds too. I've been checking so it hasn't been long. Switch owners got it first but it's at least fairly new
Re: New Nintendo 2DS XL Announced, Releases 28th July
Doubtful but hope they improve the battery life with this. It probably won't but a guy can dream
Re: GameStop Confirms Nintendo Switch Stock Now In US Stores With Trade-In Credit Deal
Just saw their ad. They are offering $200 trade in credit for a PS4, $180 for an Xbox one and $150 for a 32gb Wii u or new 3ds towards a switch
Re: Rayman 3 and Rayman Advance Arrive on the North American Wii U VC Tomorrow
Could be wrong but didn't Rayman first come out for the Jaguar?
Re: Ever Oasis Journeys to 3DS Owners on 23rd June
I'm glad we have a release date. I was starting to get worried that this game would be cancelled
Re: Nintendo Download: 6th April (North America)
Wish Nintendo would update their sales and deals on their website when they release the new titles for the week. I end up having to wait til I get home and look them up in the eshop
Re: 3DS Enjoys Bumper End To 2016 With Hardware And Software Sales Both Up
I see the majority of people on here want the 3DS to continue to be supported after the Switch comes out. I feel the same way. I don't see why it can't continue to be supported for a long length of time. The original gameboy was supported for roughly ten years and was vastly underpowered compared to the home consoles that were around.
Re: Nintendo Will Replace Your Dead Switch Battery, At A Cost
@Yorumi forgot that the 3ds can't bypass the battery. I was initially thinking that years down the road if the battery quit working you could either keep it plugged in or on the dock but now I don't know
Re: Gorgeous Nintendo Switch Game Boxes Get Shown Off in Japanese Stores
I remember hearing that the GameCube had larger cases so that people wouldn't feel it was inferior to the other home consoles. Probably the same idea with these. I'm just glad they haven't gone to cardboard like Sega started to do back in the day with the genesis to be more eco friendly. I want to take care of the planet but those cardboard cases sucked compared to the older cases
Re: Two More 3DS Titles Are Joining the Nintendo Selects Range in North America
Hope they keep adding more titles. Star Fox 64 3D needs to be in there
Re: Video: Did Ultra Street Fighter II's Trailer Just Reveal Its New Mode?
@Koudai1979 lol, it was him. He's slimmed back down though
Re: Video: Did Ultra Street Fighter II's Trailer Just Reveal Its New Mode?
@DanteSolablood you're right. I'd honestly forgotten all about that series.
Re: Video: Did Ultra Street Fighter II's Trailer Just Reveal Its New Mode?
Hope Capcom gives Street fighter 3 more love soon. Feel like they could find a new audience with that one.
Re: Say Hello To The Super Retro Boy, An All-In-One Game Boy Solution
@Mega_Yarn_Poochy want one with a traditional Gameboy shape. I don't like how the cartridges stick out the bottom of the SP. Unfortunately online most people only sell Gameboy pockets/colors with backlights but not rechargable batteries. I haven't looked hard though, just something I'd purchase if I found it.
Re: Video: Super Retro Boy Hands-On Reveals Neat Form Factor, Lack Of Rear Shoulder Buttons
@motang it's legal as long as the patent has expired. I thought patents lasted longer than this, since the GBA came out in like 2001 but apparently not.
Re: Video: Super Retro Boy Hands-On Reveals Neat Form Factor, Lack Of Rear Shoulder Buttons
I'd use it mostly for regular gameboy games so no big deal for me. Not a fan of the way the games stick out of the sp and I actually enjoyed the design of the old Gameboy. For advance games I'll use my SP or micro
Re: Say Hello To The Super Retro Boy, An All-In-One Game Boy Solution
Day one purchase for me. I want an old style Gameboy with a backlight and rechargable battery in a compact form factor. Haven't seen anything online with both.
Re: Pokémon Snap Listed for North American Wii U eShop Release on 5th January
@Ernest_The_Crab ha, just noticed it was. The link on this page sent me to their site. Just checked the American site and sure enough, it's $40 w/o amiibo and $50 with. thanks and good catch
Re: Pokémon Snap Listed for North American Wii U eShop Release on 5th January
Just looked through their website and saw the new Yoshi game for 3ds is going to be $50. Anyone know why?
Re: Nintendo Download: 15th December (North America)
@andrew20 I agree. Almost bought one a few times but held off too long. It'll be the first Nintendo system that I haven't owned.
Re: Nintendo Download: 15th December (North America)
Only owning a 3ds, this is a pretty meh week. Mercenary Saga 3 will be fun though.
Re: Mercenaries Saga 3: Gray Wolves of War Adding More Budget RPG Action to 3DS Soon
Awesome, liked the second one. Wonder if we'll ever get the first one.
Re: Nintendo Switch Will "Expand The Possibilities Of Fun" Says Ubisoft's Alain Corre
I'm wondering what the battery life is going to be like.
Re: Nintendo Download: 3rd November (North America)
I'm gonna try ice station z. For that price, even if it sucks I should get some amusement out of it.
Re: Unseen 64 Spotlights Mythri, a Cancelled GBC/GBA Project
@Asaki I still regret missing out on that game. If I remember it came out too close to the GBA so I never got it. Wish they'd put it on the VC but I doubt it'll ever happen
Re: New Rewards Are Now Available On My Nintendo
I remember when club Nintendo would give you physical t-shirts....
Re: Nintendo Download: 15th September (North America)
@Freelance hate to say it but I'd wait. It'll most likely lower in price at the stores before too long. I've already seen it for $20 in the US.
Re: Nintendo Download: 15th September (North America)
@argh4430 personally, I'd keep the physical copy. I could see the argument of going digital if it was for a portable because you wouldn't have to carry the he with you but on a home console, just keep the disc handy
Re: Review: Mega Man X2 (New 3DS / SNES)
@mig-EL I didn't even know they were wrong til years later. I didn't know this was a separate series back then and didn't know there wasnt a mega man 9 at the time. I had six for NES so I assumed they kept going
Re: Review: Mega Man X2 (New 3DS / SNES)
I remember as a kid my video game magazine(think it was gameplayers) was confused and thought the X stood for ten. They thought Capcom skipped eleven.... And that's my random story for the day.
Re: River City: Tokyo Rumble Will Be Roughhousing 3DS Consoles At The End Of This Month
Love River city ransom. This will be a day 1 purchase for me
Re: Collector 'Metal Jesus' Reveals More About His Rare North American Nintendo 64DD
I know a north American 64DD would be pretty useless but having grown up with the N64 and having waited impatiently for the thing to release, I want one.
Re: Nintendo Download: 25th August (North America)
@hendie001 that is one of my favorite games. I've put many hours into it and would love to be able to play it on the go.
Re: Japan Weekly: Famitsu Reveals the Ultra-Kawaii Puyo Puyo Chronicle
Such a bad design choice for aloha exeggutor....
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo's Future in Shared Gaming, From StreetPass Plus to Pokémon GO and AR
With the success of Pokémon go, I wonder if Nintendo could figure out a way to get a built in GPS on their system. I'm not sure if they could do something like go without an internet connection though.
Re: Review: Power Disc Slam (3DS eShop)
Looks fun. Will be picking it up when it hits stateside
Re: Review: Power Disc Slam (3DS eShop)
@LemonSlice dudes a dbag. Just ignore him.
Re: Review: Teddy Together (3DS eShop / 3DS)
@Jingo_Unchained sorry, should have stayed out of it. I don't frequent the chat section enough to put my two cents in.
Re: Review: Teddy Together (3DS eShop / 3DS)
@Jingo_Unchained calm down. It's not that serious
Re: Citizens of Earth Has Returned to the 3DS eShop
I liked this game once the glitches were fixed. If anyone wants a decent RPG pick this up for your system of choice
Re: Review: New Adventure Island (Wii U / TG-16)
Used to play the second one on NES all the time. Never got around to playing the others in the series.
Re: Tom Dubois Talks About Creating Some Of The Most Iconic Boxart Of The NES And SNES Eras
Wish they still made coverart like this. I don't mind what we have now but there was some great work done back in the day.
Re: Hollywood Director Oliver Stone Brands Pokémon GO "Surveillance Capitalism"
Pokemon Go just asked me if I knew where John Connor was.
Re: Japan Weekly: Puzzle & Dragons X Reviews Are In, And It's Good
Loved puzzles and dragons. Didn't care for the Mario half. I'll be surprised if this one leaves Japan but have my fingers crossed