Simply put: having less models available does not equate to consumers being given more options.
Don't tell us you're growing the user base and giving your fans more options when you're leaving out an entire market on a system.
And like people have said, this wouldn't be as much of an issue if the original 3DS model were still somewhat practical to find in stores in the U.S., because for the most part, it's not.
Nintendo can wave their XL sales in our faces all they want, but there are still people in their market that do not care for the larger, less-portable size of the XL systems.
@Pahvi Yeah that's a good way to look at it. For me I like getting a few for collectable reasons. I just think if they really want to convince people the "extra" aspect of the figures needs to be something more ideal.
I enjoyed getting posters and cards and other neat collectables from them. Lately it's been a shell of its former self. I'll miss it, but I'm interested to see what their new rewards program is like.
Besides what Super Smash Bros. did with amiibo, I really haven't been impressed. At least they're cool collectables aside from whatever else they're supposed to be ;-;
I've just never been a fan of the XL models, they're too big for my taste. Hoping that Nintendo of America releases the standard at some point but I'm not holding out for it by any means. It's just really disappointing.
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Re: Mario Kart 8 DLC Pack 2 Available to Download Right Now
Baby Park, No items, Isabelle only
Re: Diddy Kong Nerfed In Latest Super Smash Bros. Update
>:3
Re: Nintendo Download: 16th April (North America)
~so they're finally here, performing for you -
if you know the words - you can join in too~
Re: Hands On: Hitting the Tracks in Mario Kart 8 DLC Pack 2 and 200cc Mode
I'm READY
Re: Super Smash Bros. Club Nintendo Mewtwo Codes and Costume DLC Now Live
Y ES I'm playing as Mewtwo and taking down Lucario and Greninja because what else would you do 8-)
Re: Marvel at the Launch Trailer, Live Music and Tracks of Mario Kart 8 DLC Pack 2
Okay so they kept the 7 laps for Baby Park!
Re: Weirdness: Street Fighter's Ryu is Now Being Rumoured as Future DLC in Super Smash Bros.
YES RYU
Re: Rumour: Upcoming Mario Kart 8 DLC to Include Baby Park and Neo Bowser City
PLEASE Baby Park in 200cc would be sooo good.
Who asked for Neo Bowser City though <__<
(that track is just really boring to me)
Re: Review: Donkey Kong 64 (Wii U eShop / Nintendo 64)
Ahhh H I really want this
(I need to jam to the DK Rap)
Re: Video: This 200cc Mario Kart 8 Comparison Footage Shows Insane Speed Through Piranha Plant Pipeway
omg.
as if this track wasn't hectic enough online D:
I want to see how the F-Zero track goes with this kinda speed 8-)
Re: North American Retailers Confirm Super Smash Bros. amiibo Exclusives and Pre-Order Times
WAIT I need Ness
Re: Nintendo DS And Nintendo 64 Games Finally Coming To The Wii U Virtual Console
DK64! c:
Re: Yoshi's Woolly World Knits Up Some Release Details And An Adorable Range Of amiibo
omg I need
Re: Nintendo Direct Confirmed for 1st April, With Updates on Wii U and 3DS
Iwata - "We have many great new experiences in store for Wii U"
...
"April fools please understand"
"Buy our new smartphone app"
Re: Nintendo Direct Confirmed for 1st April, With Updates on Wii U and 3DS
Take all my money Iwata!
Re: The Legend of Zelda for Wii U No Longer Set for 2015 Release
:c
I think we'll be okay though. This game will be GREAT.
Re: Super Mario 3D World and Kirby: Triple Deluxe Soundtracks Available Again on Club Nintendo in Europe
Your move, Reggie <__<
Re: Gallery: Pikachu's Career-Focused Business Suit is Both Cute and Slightly Sad
I love a formal pikachu :3
Re: Tickets Go On Sale Soon for the Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions Concert Tour
AhhhH I really wanna go to this! >:0
Re: Animal Crossing, Yoshi and Dragon Ball Z Bring Star Power in Latest 3DS HOME Theme Batch in Japan
I need that yoshi one ;o;
Re: Masahiro Sakurai Reportedly Promises That Mewtwo Super Smash Bros. DLC is Coming "Pretty Soon"
! >:0
Re: Nintendo Download: 26th February (North America)
Guess I'll be getting the original DKC soon.
I remember wanting for my Wii at home, but that was before they took it down the Wii Shop Channel for some reason.
Good to know they're available again though
Re: Club Nintendo in Japan is Full of Delightful Treats
The animal crossing pouch ;_____;
Re: Video: Mother 4 Fan Game Gets a Crazy New Trailer Ahead of Summer Release
This is so exciting! The music sounds really great so far too :3
Re: Nintendo Are Releasing Stylish Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Playing Cards In Japan
NEED
Re: Feature: A Celebration of HAL Laboratory - Forever Focused on Fun
HAL is the best~
Re: Reaction: Pokémon Shuffle Isn't Quite Microtransaction Hell, But It's Getting There
I actually am enjoying this game.
It's good for short bursts anyways.
Re: Talking Point: New Nintendo 3DS, Operation Faceplate NA and the Bigger Picture
Simply put: having less models available does not equate to consumers being given more options.
Don't tell us you're growing the user base and giving your fans more options when you're leaving out an entire market on a system.
And like people have said, this wouldn't be as much of an issue if the original 3DS model were still somewhat practical to find in stores in the U.S., because for the most part, it's not.
Nintendo can wave their XL sales in our faces all they want, but there are still people in their market that do not care for the larger, less-portable size of the XL systems.
Re: Nintendo Download: 19th February (North America)
Pokemon Shuffle
Re: Nintendo of America's Damon Baker Explains the New Nintendo 3DS XL Decision and Desire to Engage With the Community
<___<
Hey Nintendo, here's a crazy idea:
Some of your fans just don't want one of your XL systems
Thanks for telling me what I want though.
Re: Video: Nintendo Shows Off New 3DS HOME Themes Set For Valentine's Day Releases in Japan
I NEED THE KIRBY ONE ITS SO CUTE (well both of them are)
Is there not a way to turn the looping music off? Some of these are really nice themes but I would get tired of the music quickly <__<
Re: Video: Nintendo Releases Slightly Peculiar "New is Good" Commercials for the New Nintendo 3DS
"The New Nintendo 3DS XL System"
This is a total mouthful but these were pretty decent commercials
Re: Nintendo Download: 12th February (North America)
My wallet isn't ready
Re: Rumour: A Planned 2.5D Metroid Title For 3DS Got Cancelled in 2012
<__<
Re: Poll: Which Nintendo Franchises Should be Produced as TV Shows?
I'd love a new Kirby cartoon.
Let's be real, Nintendo series are made for the saturday morning cartoon treatment.
Probably the one I'd most like to see is Kid Icarus, the characters are perfect for it. Yikes at that F-Zero dig
Re: Live-Action Netflix Series For The Legend of Zelda is Reportedly in Development
for a family audience
"Well EXCUUUUUSE ME PRINCESS"
~sitcom laughter~
Re: Review: The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D (3DS)
Your wallet has been met with a terrible fate, hasn't it?
I NEED THIS BUT COLLEGE BUDGET
Re: Rumour: Nintendo Plotting amiibo Super Mario Collection Meltdown With Gold and Silver Editions
Okay but, where's Pink Gold Peach
Re: Nintendo YouTube Creators Program Update Clarifies Rules and Delayed Approvals Due to Volume of Applications
This is such a mess...
Re: Here's What Pokémon Fighter Pokkén Tournament's Arcade Cabinet Looks Like
I'll be expecting one of these at my doorstep for my Club Nintendo elite status reward. Get to shipping it, Reggie.
Re: Target Won't Be Restocking Rosalina amiibo, Selected Wave 3 Figures Won't Be Available In-Store
Why is amiibo such a mess <__<
Re: Club Nintendo Goes Rewards Crazy With Final Update in North America
I only have like 400 coins
Re: Ocarina Of Time 3D Reportedly No Longer In Production
This was my first 3DS game in 2011
so this isn't too much of a surprise.
Re: This Is What Happened When A Kid Pitched Super Mario Bros. 4 To Nintendo 25 Years Ago
^ Thank you for Kid Icarus: Uprising
@Blastcorp64
Re: Weirdness: According To McDonald's, Mario And Bowser Are Now Firm Friends
Why are there people upset about this?
Re: Poll: As amiibo Expands and Evolves, Which Features Are You Most Excited About?
@Pahvi Yeah that's a good way to look at it. For me I like getting a few for collectable reasons. I just think if they really want to convince people the "extra" aspect of the figures needs to be something more ideal.
Re: Club Nintendo to Close, With Replacement Loyalty Programme Coming Later in the Year
Club Nintendo was cool at a time.
I enjoyed getting posters and cards and other neat collectables from them. Lately it's been a shell of its former self. I'll miss it, but I'm interested to see what their new rewards program is like.
Re: Club Nintendo to Close, With Replacement Loyalty Programme Coming Later in the Year
Time to figure out how to spend all these coins.
Re: Poll: As amiibo Expands and Evolves, Which Features Are You Most Excited About?
Besides what Super Smash Bros. did with amiibo, I really haven't been impressed. At least they're cool collectables aside from whatever else they're supposed to be ;-;
Re: Talking Point: The New Nintendo 3DS Could Be a Huge Success, But Its Route to Release Has Been Rocky
I've just never been a fan of the XL models, they're too big for my taste. Hoping that Nintendo of America releases the standard at some point but I'm not holding out for it by any means. It's just really disappointing.