I have a 3DS/DS - general discussion.

Nollog · 06-01-2015 2:42pm

I was also snubbed, despite being 3ds and wii u ambassadors, with many games on club nintendo.
I think of earning DPP points around launch as being wii u ambassador. ;_;

sligeach · 06-01-2015 5:41pm

The U.S. are getting this Special Edition of Majora's Mask.

Star Lord · 06-01-2015 6:33pm

Aww man, that's a thing of beauty!!!

CiDeRmAn · 06-01-2015 11:42pm

I got the mail alright
I'm going to sell a 3DS I'm not using and try and pick this up
Looks the business.

Atavan-Halen · 07-01-2015 12:59am

I didn't get the mail

but I already have 2 of the new 3DS systems so wouldn't have bought it anyway.

Regarding the size of the regular new 3ds it's actually much more comfortable than the original 3DS for anyone worried about size. Having been using an XL the past couple of years it's not a big difference going back to a smaller size. It sits somewhere in between the original and XL and I haven't noticed any cramping from using it like the original 3DS. Here's a couple of size comparisons

iamtony · 07-01-2015 8:34am

I'm looking for 3ds friends only game I play online on it is smash bros at the moment you can find me using friend code:1306-6280-7701

Feel free to add me ive no 3ds friends at all I thought I'd have my wii u friends on the 3ds the same way I share friend over the playstation devices I own.

CiDeRmAn · 07-01-2015 11:20am

I don't know where the hate for the smaller 3ds format comes from.
The original model is no where near as backward, in comparison to the XL, than the DS phat was in comparison to the Lite that replaced it.
I do like the XL but there's nothing wrong with a well designed smaller format.
And I hope to pick one up, though the new model XL will be bought in due course.

cloud493 · 07-01-2015 11:26am

I have nothing against the original model, but it was way too expensive when it came out (I have a recipt for the console and a copy of pilotwings from march 2011 for €300 :eek:) while the XL was cheaper, had better battery, better screens, better 3D, feels comfier to hold, etc.

Star Lord · 07-01-2015 11:27am

^ This. I don't dislike the standard 3DS, I just vastly prefer the XL!

readyletsgo · 07-01-2015 11:41am

Just preordered Majora's Mask special edition for the Nintendo store. I like the US statute, but I think I like the badge we are getting much more.

Now we play the 'give us release dates, Nintendo!' game.

sweetie · 09-01-2015 5:34pm

Just got the ambassador mail. Shame it's not for the XL, I might be tempted.

marko93 · 09-01-2015 6:51pm

Can't wait to finish my exams so I can finally finish Fire Emblem.

Corholio · 09-01-2015 7:55pm

readyletsgo wrote: »

Just preordered Majora's Mask special edition for the Nintendo store. I like the US statute, but I think I like the badge we are getting much more.

Now we play the 'give us release dates, Nintendo!' game.

Do you have a UK address?

bkrangle · 09-01-2015 11:11pm

Corholio wrote: »

Do you have a UK address?

Not sure about the previous poster but I ordered one to a Parcel Motel

Corholio · 10-01-2015 5:25am

bkrangle wrote: »

Not sure about the previous poster but I ordered one to a Parcel Motel

Just a heads up for anyone who did the same, I inquired about getting it delivered to Parcel Motel last year. This is the reply that Nintendo sent:

"Thank you for contacting us regarding our UK Online Store.

We are sorry to inform you, that all orders placed through our online store, can only be delivered to addresses in the UK (including Northern Ireland).

Regrettably, we do not deliver to mail forwarding addresses, the Republic of Ireland, any offshore islands around the UK and any other country in Europe or around the world.

Whilst we can fully understand your disappointment, we felt that this was the right time to launch a service such as this in the UK, and can only honour orders for delivery to UK addresses only.

For more information on our Store terms and conditions regarding deliveries, please follow the link below:

http://store.nintendo.co.uk/articles/terms-conditions.list

Currently, we have nothing to announce in relation to offshore islands and other countries being able to order from our UK website. We would therefore recommend checking our website again at a later date for any further announcements.

Please accept our sincerest apologies for any inconvenience or disappointment this may cause.

Should you have any further queries or questions, please feel free to contact us.

Kind regards"

The item is still showing on my account there but it won't be shipped.

cloud493 · 10-01-2015 10:38am

Sometimes it can go through, sometimes it can't. Lucky I have a UK address to get it shipped to.

bkrangle · 10-01-2015 1:55pm

The first part of my order (some yoshi gear for my sis) apparently arrived at its destination (PM) this morning so I'll know soon enough if its gone through properly.

CastorTroy · 10-01-2015 5:34pm

Since the NEw 3DS is like the 3DS with a built in Circle Pad Pro, I was wondering have any games used the extra shoulder buttons? I know Resi Evil benefits from the extra circle pad.

And has there been any reports of what happens if you try using New 3DS only games like Xenoblade on the original 3DS?

cloud493 · 10-01-2015 5:37pm

Xenoblade hasn't been released yet, even in the regions where the thing is officially out.

Atavan-Halen · 10-01-2015 5:52pm

CastorTroy wrote: »

And has there been any reports of what happens if you try using New 3DS only games like Xenoblade on the original 3DS?

I'd imagine nothing would happen. Like when you put a foreign region game into a 3DS it just looks like there's nothing in the slot on the menu.

Tomo.Murphy · 10-01-2015 6:07pm

I can see this causing a lot of confusion. Especially with parents buying games for their kids

Atavan-Halen · 10-01-2015 6:10pm

Tomo.Murphy wrote: »

I can see this causing a lot of confusion. Especially with parents buying games for their kids

I think they'll definitely have to make the packaging and advertising different. Maybe like a black box, the new 3DS logo at the top instead of down the side, things like that.

CptMackey · 10-01-2015 6:23pm

So with this new 3ds coming out would I be better off waiting for that? Saving at the mo for a 3ds so will wait if it's out soon

Tomo.Murphy · 10-01-2015 6:26pm

Have there been any announcements on what games will be New 3DS only? I've only heard about Xenoblade so far, and I'll probably pick that up when it releases for Wii U if I do decide to get it.

Do you reckon Pokemon is safe or will they make that New 3DS only too?

CiDeRmAn · 10-01-2015 7:04pm

The split between 3DS and New 3DS will must likely be similar to the split between DS Lite and DSi.
Only a handful of games will be affected and those will probably be heavily subsidised by Nintendo given the smaller user base of the new machines.
I don't think any of the big developers are going to chance losing money, so compatibility is all but assured across the range.
This is probably the last iteration of the 3DS as we know it.
I'd say, 2 years down the one, we'll see an integrated home/portable console and 3DS' successor will be part of it

Star Lord · 11-01-2015 1:03am

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

The split between 3DS and New 3DS will must likely be similar to the split between DS Lite and DSi.

Or like the GameBoy / GameBoy Colour, where there were additional features on the newer hardware. Or perhaps the N64 with the expansion pack would be a better comparison?

RobbingBandit · 11-01-2015 2:05am

N64 thinking would be right seeing as it has the new C stick which will probably act like the Z trigger did so Majora's Mask being a native N64 game will be the first to use it, pokemon Black and White had some stupid camera enhancement that was a faux marketing trick for the DSi lets hope this isn't the same thing.

cloud493 · 11-01-2015 2:13am

I quite like the graphics on pokemon BW.Least its got a stable framerate :pac:

cloud493 · 12-01-2015 8:57pm

Gamestop italy has put up its pre order prices for N3DS!

Mr E · 12-01-2015 9:15pm

Not a bad price... the new XL will probably be €250 here.

iamtony · 12-01-2015 9:30pm

Mr E wrote: »

Not a bad price... the new XL will probably be €250 here.

youd probably get 150 handy enough for an older 3ds XL used so €100 ish to upgrade isn't too bad.

marko93 · 12-01-2015 9:35pm

The more I look, the more I want ;_:

CastorTroy · 12-01-2015 11:01pm

Hope this rumour isn't true
http://mynintendonews.com/2015/01/12/rumour-new-nintendo-3ds-coming-to-europe-next-month-and-two-bundles-available/

So no special edition XL

Star Lord · 12-01-2015 11:06pm

The guy in that video is immensely annoying.

I'm also immensely annoyed at the rumour that there won't be a special edition new XL.

cloud493 · 12-01-2015 11:06pm

That source is well known for making up bull****. So huge pinches of salt.

CastorTroy · 13-01-2015 12:53am

Yeah he was annoying me as well.

So if the XL is €199, we'd be looking at €249 Majora bundle?

CiDeRmAn · 13-01-2015 10:47am

I just want a regular New 3DS model, no bundling necessary.
I'll pick up Smash Bros at the same time.
Looking forward to comparing Argos, Smyth's and GameStops prices too.

Nollog · 13-01-2015 2:54pm

Seems like the opposite to everywhere else.
Only the XL will be getting special editions, the proper new 3ds has faceplates.

Star Lord · 13-01-2015 4:01pm

I think that's the point, that the regular model New 3DS will be the only one getting special editions, as it's so easy for them to just slap on a faceplate, whereas the XL doesn't have the faceplates, so it's a little more difficult to make special editions.

Not saying they won't exist, but XL owners will just miss out on those nice face plates, which will be a more common bundle option.

gubbie · 13-01-2015 4:31pm

Star Lord wrote: »

I think that's the point, that the regular model New 3DS will be the only one getting special editions, as it's so easy for them to just slap on a faceplate, whereas the XL doesn't have the faceplates, so it's a little more difficult to make special editions.

Not saying they won't exist, but XL owners will just miss out on those nice face plates, which will be a more common bundle option.

It's not really that difficult to make an XL model, it's just a case of an extra few screws.

Star Lord · 13-01-2015 4:57pm

Nope, but it's much easier to do collectors edition faceplates, and keep the standard production lines running without any interruption or change.

I hope I'm wrong though!

Nollog · 13-01-2015 5:32pm

Star Lord wrote: »

I think that's the point, that the regular model New 3DS will be the only one getting special editions, as it's so easy for them to just slap on a faceplate, whereas the XL doesn't have the faceplates, so it's a little more difficult to make special editions.

Not saying they won't exist, but XL owners will just miss out on those nice face plates, which will be a more common bundle option.

NEW NINTENDO 3DS LL - MONSTER HUNTER 4G SPECIAL PACK

NEW NINTENDO 3DS - GROUDON EDITION

I guess it's level pegging in Japan so far, could go either way.

Corholio · 13-01-2015 10:46pm

Leaked Gamestop US promo material. Interesting that Majoras Mask is on the poster as well, coming out same day or very near perhaps?

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new-nintendo-3ds-leaked-poster-640x480.jpg?f319f9

AlanS181824 · 13-01-2015 10:54pm

13th of February is a Friday and we usually get our releases on a Friday so if that's to be believed then perhaps a joint European/American release?

We can only hope.

cloud493 · 13-01-2015 11:10pm

I really really hope so. Quite unusual for the americans to get game stuff on a friday I think?

RobbingBandit · 13-01-2015 11:31pm

Anyone see the Paperweight freebie with Majora's Mask from GAME, damn I hate being a European, damn yanks get all the good stuff.

cloud493 · 13-01-2015 11:32pm

13th feb date for US has been confirmed by gamestop sources. Majoras mask is so close

CastorTroy · 14-01-2015 12:17am

For anyone who has it, how's the c-stick/nub/nipple?

gubbie · 14-01-2015 12:29am

RobbingBandit wrote: »

Anyone see the Paperweight freebie with Majora's Mask from GAME, damn I hate being a European, damn yanks get all the good stuff.

I much prefer the nintendo shop's exclusive.

Which I'm getting

Is it definite that the only way to get a hold of that exclusive is to try Parcel Motel? I mean, I'll buy 2 extra if people want but I don't want to be left with 3 copies of Majoras Mask... I love it and everything

Corholio · 14-01-2015 2:15am

gubbie wrote: »

I much prefer the nintendo shop's exclusive.

Which I'm getting

Is it definite that the only way to get a hold of that exclusive is to try Parcel Motel? I mean, I'll buy 2 extra if people want but I don't want to be left with 3 copies of Majoras Mask... I love it and everything

If you do happen to get more than 1, I'll certainly take one.

Buying from Nintendo through Parcel Motel seems to be random, I got a confirmation email from Nintendo that they wouldn't deliver there but other people have said some go through and some are cancelled.

I have a 3DS/DS - general discussion.

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