Really the only thing that draws me to the New 3DS XL is the placement of the volume button. I already have 2 3DS XL's and been thinking about buying a third so I don't have to fight with the kids when I want to play. I think I am just gonna wait to see what deals come out for the old 3DS Xl's.
$200 plus no charger? that seems CRAZY. I have 5 chargers that will work with it, but it is still crazy that it does not come with one.
In comparison I just bought 2nd new PS3 500 GB for the basement on Amazon for $220.
I would pass on this, its XL or nothing. I own 3 DSi Xl's and 2 3DS XL's and I have sold 2 regular DS's and 1 regular 3DS. It's just not me, my kids 10 and 12 only want the bigger screens.
I do not play with the 3D on at all - neither do my kids.
I have 2 3DS XL's, and thinking about buying a 3rd. Because I have to fight with the kids when I want to play. I can get a refurbished 3DS XL from Nintendo for $135 - a lot cheaper than what the new 3DS is going to cost, so for me, no reason to wait for the new one.
I am 43, and I just started playing Pokemon Y, and it is the 1st Pokemon I have ever played. I have been a gamer since the beginning, but I have never gotten into games like Pokemon or Zelda. I have always been into side scrollers, racing and sports.
My 12 and and 10 yr old love Pokemon, so I thought I would give it a try. After Y I am going to start my first Zelda game, A Link Between Worlds.
Can't wait for the Wii U version, I will not be buying the 3DS version. I got the demo and my 43 year old eyes just can't handle it, and I even have the 3DS XL. The players are just too small and there is just too much stuff going on, my 11 son had no problems, but it is a no go for me.
I think I am finally going to pull the trigger on these 3 Wii U games- Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara, DuckTales: Remastered and Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate.
With Skylander's and Disney's Infinity - you really need to buy them all for just one game. I have hundreds and hundreds of dollars invested into them,
With these NFC figures you really just need one and will work on multiple games. I would have no problem paying $10 to $15 for them. At the moment, I will only be buying 3, one for me and one each for both of my kids.
My 11 year old son, 9 year old daughter and myself all LOVED IT! We are excited about the future of Nintendo. We have a Wii U and 2 3DS Xl's, and we can't stop talking about the games we are going to get for both.
We also have a Xbox 360 and PS3 and there was nothing presented by Microsoft or Sony that makes us even want a PS4 or Xbox One.
I have not been this excited about a game for a VERY LONG TIME! Honestly the only reason I bought a Wii U. Pre-Ordered from Amazon, just sitting here waiting not very patiently.
My local mall has two Gamestops in it. Not sure why?
I only use to buy older used games when they have the Buy 2 Get 1 free deals. I would never trade in games with them. I either use Amazon or sell on Ebay.
Just paid $19 for Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag on Amazon, $7.99 for Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars 3D on Ebay and $18 for ZombiU on Amazon. Sorry, I don't do digital unless there is no other options. Makes no sense to pay more for less.
Right now nothing is better than Amazon Warehouse Deals - It is were I buy almost all my games for the 3DS and Wii U. If you check regularly and are ready to buy when you see what you want, you can get anything you want. I have gotten recently Pokemon X and Y, two Animal Crossing New Leafs and 2 Mario Kart 7 from anywhere between $20 to $25 and all were in like new condition. I just got the Disney Infinity Starter Set for $21, the box was never even opened.
I doubt Wal-Mart will beat Amazon, but I will given them a shot. Gamestop sucks for used games and I don't even bother with them. At Wal-Mart I would have to pay sales tax, so their deals would have to be extra good.
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Re: New Nintendo 3DS Release Date Confirmed for 13th February
@LUIGITORNADO
I am 43 and I play on the 3DS more than my PS3, Wii U, and Xbox 360 put together.
Re: New Nintendo 3DS Release Date Confirmed for 13th February
Really the only thing that draws me to the New 3DS XL is the placement of the volume button. I already have 2 3DS XL's and been thinking about buying a third so I don't have to fight with the kids when I want to play. I think I am just gonna wait to see what deals come out for the old 3DS Xl's.
$200 plus no charger? that seems CRAZY. I have 5 chargers that will work with it, but it is still crazy that it does not come with one.
In comparison I just bought 2nd new PS3 500 GB for the basement on Amazon for $220.
Re: New Nintendo 3DS Ambassador Editions Already In The Hands Of Lucky Buyers
If this deal comes to NoA and I get the offer, it will be a big fat pass for me.
XL or nothing.
Re: Nintendo Europe Shipping Ambassador Edition New Nintendo 3DS to Select Club Nintendo Members Right Now
I would pass on this, its XL or nothing. I own 3 DSi Xl's and 2 3DS XL's and I have sold 2 regular DS's and 1 regular 3DS. It's just not me, my kids 10 and 12 only want the bigger screens.
But it doesn't matter, we are in the States.
Re: Rumour: Toys "R" Us Cancelling amiibo Orders, Including Exclusive Lucario Figure
This is beyond pathetic and it is 100% Nintendo's fault.
As a lover of Nintendo it pains me to say it. Because of the mess with ambiio, I have not bought any and I have also not yet bought Smash Brothers.
Come on Nintendo, GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER!
Re: Discontinued amiibo Figures Could Be Released In Card Form, Says Miyamoto
Just make MORE! How hard could that actually be?
Re: December's Club Nintendo Rewards Aim to Bring Festive Cheer
Well, At least Nintendo gives me something.
I get crap from Sony and Microsoft.
Re: Feature: Five Reasons To Choose Nintendo 3DS This Holiday Season
It's the games, STUPID!
I do not play with the 3D on at all - neither do my kids.
I have 2 3DS XL's, and thinking about buying a 3rd. Because I have to fight with the kids when I want to play. I can get a refurbished 3DS XL from Nintendo for $135 - a lot cheaper than what the new 3DS is going to cost, so for me, no reason to wait for the new one.
Re: Latest Sales Data For Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Finds Fans Are Growing Older
I am 43, and I just started playing Pokemon Y, and it is the 1st Pokemon I have ever played. I have been a gamer since the beginning, but I have never gotten into games like Pokemon or Zelda. I have always been into side scrollers, racing and sports.
My 12 and and 10 yr old love Pokemon, so I thought I would give it a try. After Y I am going to start my first Zelda game, A Link Between Worlds.
Re: Guide: The Best Cyber Monday Nintendo Deals in the US
I am waiting till after Christmas and hopefully get the games I want from Amazon Warehouse Deals after people return their Christmas gifts.
Last year, I killed and saved tons of money and all the games where in like new condition, most were not even opened.
Re: Learn With Pokémon: Typing Adventure Now Costs as Much as a Posh Sandwich on Amazon UK
Thanks for the heads up! I have wanted this for some time, unfortunately it was never released here in the States.
Getting the lightning deal I was able to get it and have it ships to the States for $16.
Re: Grab A Free Digital Booster Pack For Pokémon TCG Online Right Here
Sweet, My daughter be happy! This is the only game she wants to play lately.
Re: Turns Out The GameCube Controller Adapter Won't Be Compatible With Other Wii U Software
Just deleted from my Amazon wish list.
Re: Limited GameCube Controller Edition of Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Comes to Light
This has been in my Amazon cart for over a month. Not sure why they are saying it was mistakenly reveled today?
Re: Disney Infinity Toy Box 2.0 Backward Compatibility Tested On Wii U
I will just be downloading the new Toy Box 2.0. The Toy Box is the only part of the game my kids play - they could care less about the rest of it.
So it will be cool to only have to spend $19.99 to get the new Toy Box.
Re: Review: Hyrule Warriors (Wii U)
I will be picking it up when I can get it for a decent price from Amazon Warehouse Deals used.
I am not a fan of Zelda games, but I like Dynasty Warriors.
Re: Nintendo Advert Confirms November 21st Launch Date For Super Smash Bros. Wii U
Can't wait for the Wii U version, I will not be buying the 3DS version. I got the demo and my 43 year old eyes just can't handle it, and I even have the 3DS XL. The players are just too small and there is just too much stuff going on, my 11 son had no problems, but it is a no go for me.
Re: Standard 3DS Consoles Will Have Limited Online Functions When Playing Super Smash Bros.
Don't care - I have never used either of those things on my 3DS's.
Re: Nintendo Download: 28th August (North America)
I think I am finally going to pull the trigger on these 3 Wii U games- Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara, DuckTales: Remastered and Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate.
Re: Mario Kart 8 DLC Coming In November, Features Zelda And F-Zero Content
I am Happy Happy Happy!
How sad are your lives, that you get upset over optional DLC?
Re: Somebody At Ubisoft Really Doesn't Like Mario Kart 8's Mercedes-Benz DLC
Honestly, the people who are against it really need to get the sticks out of your arses.
Re: Nintendo Goes Download-Only With The 2014 Club Nintendo Elite Rewards
I am happy with it. Why complain about something that is free? I don't get crap from Microsoft or Sony.
Kids want Game & Wario and I want NES Remix. I think I should get to choose since they picked Pikmin 3 for the free game for buying MK8.
Re: Cross-Buy is Now a Thing on Nintendo Platforms
NoA needs to be kicked square in the NUTS!
Re: E3 2014: Amiibo Figures Will Have A Price Tag Comparable To Skylanders And Disney Infinity Toys
With Skylander's and Disney's Infinity - you really need to buy them all for just one game. I have hundreds and hundreds of dollars invested into them,
With these NFC figures you really just need one and will work on multiple games. I would have no problem paying $10 to $15 for them. At the moment, I will only be buying 3, one for me and one each for both of my kids.
Re: E3 2014: Nintendo Launches 30% Off Discount Bonanza on the Wii U and 3DS eShop Stores
I think I might get Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed on Wii U - I have it on Xbox 360 but I hate that damn thing and never touch it.
My son wants The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD and its cheaper than I have found it anywhere online, so maybe I might pick that up also.
Re: E3 2014: Nintendo Life's E3 Reaction - Live!
My 11 year old son, 9 year old daughter and myself all LOVED IT! We are excited about the future of Nintendo. We have a Wii U and 2 3DS Xl's, and we can't stop talking about the games we are going to get for both.
We also have a Xbox 360 and PS3 and there was nothing presented by Microsoft or Sony that makes us even want a PS4 or Xbox One.
Knock it off with the insults and profanity — TBD
Re: Wii Sports Club Retail Version Hits North America on 25th July
I already have Bowling, I will wait till I can get it for less than $20 on Amazon Warehouse Deals.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo's System Updates Bring The Wii U to Another Level
@unrandomsam So there should never be sequels to games?
In my humble opinion, MK8 is far from mediocre.
Re: Play: Mario Kart 8 With Nintendo Life on Twitch - Live!
Club Nintendo is having some issues! Have a hard time signing in and getting the game registered.
Re: Guide: Getting Started in Mario Kart 8
Just waiting for my UPS delivery man, it is on the truck for delivery. He either gets here at 10 am or after 5pm. His ASS better be here at 10 am.
The wait is KILLING ME!
Re: Talking Point: For Better Or For Worse, The Wii U GamePad Is Here To Stay
I like the gamepad, but my kids 11 and 9 LOVE THE GAMEPAD! They fight over it on a daily basis. Can't wait till I can buy a 2nd one.
Re: Review: Mario Kart 8 (Wii U)
I have not been this excited about a game for a VERY LONG TIME! Honestly the only reason I bought a Wii U. Pre-Ordered from Amazon, just sitting here waiting not very patiently.
Re: Preview: Swords & Soldiers HD
My kids love this game, I will for sure be buying it.
Re: New 3DS System Update 7-2-0-17 Now Live
People who don't need the use of Parental Controls, weeping because they even exist.
People never cease to amaze me.
Re: Play: Mario Golf: World Tour With Nintendo Life
Well I played another round and bettered my score, shot a -17. Only need to make up 9 more shots to be tied for first
Re: Play: Mario Golf: World Tour With Nintendo Life
Well, broke the top 20 with a -15, I had a shot at -19 at best. No clue how I could make it to -24, that is just insane.
Re: Play: Mario Golf: World Tour With Nintendo Life
Sweet! Mario Golf is the first 3DS game that I have actually played online.
Re: Nintendo Creating a New Console for Emerging Markets, Including China
The Middle Class in China, Brazil and India is a hell of lot different than the Middle Class in Japan, UK and the USA.
Re: Arc Style: Baseball 3D Is Up to Bat on 3DS Next Week
I'm waiting for another Mario baseball game.
Re: Guide: Getting Into The Swing Of Mario Golf: World Tour
Played for about an hour and half last night and it was AWESOME!
Re: North American Wii U Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Set Bundle Races Into View
Nintendo could be giving these away and people would still be complaining. How sad are your lives?
I already have a Wii U and I will be ordering this as soon as it becomes available.
Re: North American Wii U Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Set Bundle Races Into View
Well, Looks like I am buying a 2nd Wii U. But what free game to get? Wind Waker HD, New Super Mario Bros U, or Pikmin 3?
Re: GameStop Plans to Close Around 120 Stores in the Coming Year
My local mall has two Gamestops in it. Not sure why?
I only use to buy older used games when they have the Buy 2 Get 1 free deals. I would never trade in games with them. I either use Amazon or sell on Ebay.
Re: Review: Mario Golf: World Tour (3DS)
Just pre-ordered on Amazon. Can't wait, I know all my Hot Shots Golf games are going to be jealous.
Re: 3D OutRun Given a Release Date and Details for Japan
I want this!
Re: The Club Nintendo Rewards Are Confirmed for April
Finally games I want for the Wii U - I will be getting both Super Mario World and Mario Golf.
These coins have been burning a hole in my pocket.
Re: Nintendo Confirms a Mickey Edition 3DS XL For North America
Crap! Looks like I will be buying my 3rd 3DS XL.
Re: Ubisoft Discounts 18 Games on the North American eShop Stores
Just paid $19 for Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag on Amazon, $7.99 for Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars 3D on Ebay and $18 for ZombiU on Amazon.
Sorry, I don't do digital unless there is no other options. Makes no sense to pay more for less.
Re: OutRun Confirmed As The Next 3D Classic Racing to Japan
If it comes to N.A. I would buy it.
Re: Walmart Announces Foray Into Pre-Owned Games
Right now nothing is better than Amazon Warehouse Deals - It is were I buy almost all my games for the 3DS and Wii U. If you check regularly and are ready to buy when you see what you want, you can get anything you want. I have gotten recently Pokemon X and Y, two Animal Crossing New Leafs and 2 Mario Kart 7 from anywhere between $20 to $25 and all were in like new condition. I just got the Disney Infinity Starter Set for $21, the box was never even opened.
I doubt Wal-Mart will beat Amazon, but I will given them a shot. Gamestop sucks for used games and I don't even bother with them. At Wal-Mart I would have to pay sales tax, so their deals would have to be extra good.