@Lobster At the Zelda concert, i got over 100 streetpass hits. Normally i only get one or two new ones a month. They are hard to come by unless you know other people that have a 3DS.
@Haywired haven't you seen a kid playing with mom or dad's phone while waiting at the dentist, doctor, rec. center or wherever parents and kids are hanging out? smartphone gaming is taking a dent out of the portable market but it won't stop the 3DS or vita from being popular. The games that come out will determine that. I just wish more developers were moving away from IOS and android to 3DS and vita, instead of the reverse.
If you live near a Target store, they have the 3DS for $145 this week. So it's a better price buying the game and 3DS separately, then the Mario bundle at $199.
@TanookiMike The picture quality is better on the 3DS vs ipod touch (2nd gen). But the Search function is slower on 3DS. The wireless range for both systems is almost identical in my house.
I think Nintendo has decided based on $$ and sales forecasts vs. considering what their fans want. Xenoblade won't break 250K in the US, so why bother. A thousand internet gamers outcry barely got a response from NOA. It's disappointing but not surprising to me.
Have to agree with @ether_breather - Software sells consoles, not price. No one here knows exactly every game that will be available at Wii U launch, so it's way too early to predict a phenomenal success or failure.
My kids and I had a great time playing it. The chainsaw guys got a few screams from my 13 year old daughter. Cool sound effects and music, a perfect game for Halloween.
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Re: Project X Zone Release Date Confirmed in North America
@gazamataz it definitely is based off of Super Robot Taisen OG Saga: Endless Frontier. Compare the video on Nintendo Life - https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2013/01/project_x_zone_fighting_to_a_worldwide_release_this_summer
and Atlus http://www.atlus.com/srtogsef/
Re: 3DS Continues To Decimate The Competition in Japan
@Lobster At the Zelda concert, i got over 100 streetpass hits. Normally i only get one or two new ones a month. They are hard to come by unless you know other people that have a 3DS.
Re: Industry Analysts: 3DS is Bouncing Back
@Haywired haven't you seen a kid playing with mom or dad's phone while waiting at the dentist, doctor, rec. center or wherever parents and kids are hanging out? smartphone gaming is taking a dent out of the portable market but it won't stop the 3DS or vita from being popular. The games that come out will determine that. I just wish more developers were moving away from IOS and android to 3DS and vita, instead of the reverse.
Re: Mario and Zelda Bundles Coming for Thanksgiving
If you live near a Target store, they have the 3DS for $145 this week. So it's a better price buying the game and 3DS separately, then the Mario bundle at $199.
Re: DS Tops 50 Million Sold Across United States
According to vgchartz it already has. PS2 is at 46 mil in USA.
http://www.vgchartz.com/article/88182/npd-totals-us-video-game-spending-for-september-2011-ds-gt50m/
Re: Ocarina of Time 3D was Second Best-Selling Game of June
I believe the DS had a price drop to $99 on June 5th. I'm sure that helped boost sales for the month.
Re: Hands On: Netflix for 3DS
@TanookiMike The picture quality is better on the 3DS vs ipod touch (2nd gen). But the Search function is slower on 3DS. The wireless range for both systems is almost identical in my house.
Re: NOA: "Never Say Never," But No Plans to Bring Sought-After Wii Games to NA
I think Nintendo has decided based on $$ and sales forecasts vs. considering what their fans want. Xenoblade won't break 250K in the US, so why bother. A thousand internet gamers outcry barely got a response from NOA. It's disappointing but not surprising to me.
Re: Pachter: Wii U is Too Late, 'Dumbest Name Ever'
Have to agree with @ether_breather - Software sells consoles, not price. No one here knows exactly every game that will be available at Wii U launch, so it's way too early to predict a phenomenal success or failure.
Re: Mario Kart 3DS Drives, Glides and Dives this Year
Mario Kart is "the" game to carry the 3DS this Christmas.
Re: Talking Point: Your Nintendo Moment of 2010
Competing in Wii Summer Games 2010 Finals in LA. Here's a link to a picture with me and Shawn Johnson. (I'm in the way back). http://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/2010/09/06/shawn-johnson-pulling-for-bristol-on-dancing/
Re: Wii Games: Summer 2010 Winners Announced
In the family category, the six year old boy won the vs. mario kart race in the finals on Sunday.
Re: Show Your Mettle in the Wii Games 2010
Just signed up for the MN event. Will be teamed up with my three kids. Should be a great time.
Re: E3 2010: Reader Questions - Day Two
I would like to see a lower price point then $249-299 for the 3DS.
Re: Zombies Ate My Neighbors
My kids and I had a great time playing it. The chainsaw guys got a few screams from my 13 year old daughter. Cool sound effects and music, a perfect game for Halloween.