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I thought Metroid Dread had absolutely amazing visuals.

Yep, I've been going there since I was a kid (or an "intrepid pioneer") in the 1980s! Whenever I load up SMB (3DS eshop, NES classic, Switch online, etc), pretty much the first thing I do is make sure I can still get to the minus world. 🙂

I think the poll should include the option that it depends on the game.

I like the principle of 'physical' better - not having the game tied to the console so you can easily switch to another system, share with a friend, etc.

However, for games that we might want to play just spur-of-the-moment with family/friends, like Smash Bros or Mario Kart, it is really nice to have 'digital' to not have to change carts to do so.

And of course for indie games, for which producing physical carts would be too much of a burden, it is great that they can use digital means to distribute their games.

1000% agree with you, too. The standard New 3DS for me is the best size, the best feel, and the best overall handheld video game system ever. I was crushed when they weren't releasing it in NA, and then beyond thrilled when I got one for Black Friday (shortly after midnight online). Imported some Zelda cover plates for it, and, yeah, it can't be beat.

The Walmart store here (rural Virginia) only had 10 of them total, and there was a long line to get into the video game section where they were located. I looked over a barrier into that section about 40 minutes into the Black Friday sale, and only saw one (a white one) left. That line for video games probably had 70 people in it. If anyone MST/PST is going to try to get one, definitely go early! Why only 10 Nintendo?!

Successfully got mine from Walmart!!

I picked up a AGS-101 from an ebay seller a few months ago for a little over $100 which works perfect, and I absolutely love it. If you are looking to get a GBA, and can afford a bit more, I think looking for a popular GBA seller would be a better way to go.

This just makes me want them to release the standard size N3DS in NA even more! (In black.) C'mon NoA!!!!!!!!!!

No, not every NES set included the zapper. Me and my brother bought the basic set. Although I think retailers wouldn't stock the basic set (given the crash of '83) until they saw how popular the deluxe set was.

I'm not "reluctant" to upgrade my 3DS. I would do so in a second, just as soon as NoA released the non-XL size in NA.

I was thrilled when I found out about the New 3DS, devastated when I found out NA wasn't getting the standard size, and now cautiously hopeful that we might still get it...

I hate the XL size.

You really want some growth? Then f-ing release the standard New 3DS in NA!!!!

Tell us that NA is getting a f-ing non-XL N3DS!!!!!!!!!!

I called that number a couple times when I was a kid (NES days), great to read this interview!

Boo for only having the XL model in NA. This was going to be a delayed Xmas present from my wife, but I'd want something more portable-sized (plus I like the face plates). I was excited for this Nintendo Direct, but now I guess we'll have to continue to wait...

Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can't wait!

Well, I'm mixed on this. On one hand, I strongly oppose piracy (of any game that is available for sale), but on the other hand, I really want to play Super Metroid on my 3DS. If Nintendo sold it for even $20, I'd snatch it in a second, but if not, I hope someone can find a way to get a good SNES emulator running on a flashcart.

Yay! I'll get NES Megaman 1 the day it arrives! My top NES game that has not yet been released.