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I have a 3DS/DS - general discussion.

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    #2672
    Redlion
    Registered Users Posts: 794 ✭✭✭Redlion


    ERG89 wrote: »
    Majora's mask is meant to be a Nintendo Select title now but I can't seen to find those copies anywhere.
    Are they in stores cause I can't seem to find them online :confused:

    I think it's only a Nintendo Select title in the US, and not currently available in Europe as a Selects title.


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    #2673
    super_furry
    Registered Users Posts: 27,321 ✭✭✭✭super_furry


    Yeah been keeping an eye out for it myself, seems to be a US only thing


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    #2674
    _Godot_
    Registered Users Posts: 877 ✭✭✭_Godot_


    Pity, wanted to play it.


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    #2675
    RobbingBandit
    Registered Users Posts: 18,092 ✭✭✭✭RobbingBandit


    Star fox just went selects too it has been on selects here for years, Majoras Mask probably won't ever go selects here in Europe, if it does it'll be a while away yet.


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    #2676
    skerry
    Registered Users Posts: 2,804 ✭✭✭skerry


    Apologies if resurrecting old thread. I'm getting my 2DS XL this evening. I currently have 3 accounts on my Switch (Irish and two other regions), can I just link all 3 to my 2DS XL or does it work the same way re buying from various eshop regions?


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    #2677
    conormario
    Closed Accounts Posts: 241 ✭✭conormario


    I think 3DS family is region locked.


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    #2678
    skerry
    Registered Users Posts: 2,804 ✭✭✭skerry


    Having a lot of trouble getting 2DS to access the Eshop or even successfully perform a system update. Keep getting error messages, different ones each time. Tried mobile hotspot and no joy either. No hassle with Switch or other consoles. Been at it for an hour now and it's just not happening. Any tips on troubleshooting lads or is this a common thing with these?

    It will connect to my wireless but takes forever. Drops signal then during updates which I'm guessing is why the update is never successful


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    #2679
    conormario
    Closed Accounts Posts: 241 ✭✭conormario


    skerry wrote: »
    Having a lot of trouble getting 2DS to access the Eshop or even successfully perform a system update. Keep getting error messages, different ones each time. Tried mobile hotspot and no joy either. No hassle with Switch or other consoles. Been at it for an hour now and it's just not happening. Any tips on troubleshooting lads or is this a common thing with these?

    It will connect to my wireless but takes forever. Drops signal then during updates which I'm guessing is why the update is never successful


    Never had an issue with the 3DS/2DS we had/have. It's usually slow ... but works.
    Is this an issue with internet connectivity or connecting to Nintendo ?
    Does the web browser connect ok ? Think there is a web browser on there.


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    #2680
    UberPrinny_Baal
    Registered Users Posts: 3,239 ✭✭✭UberPrinny_Baal


    skerry wrote: »
    Having a lot of trouble getting 2DS to access the Eshop or even successfully perform a system update. Keep getting error messages, different ones each time. Tried mobile hotspot and no joy either. No hassle with Switch or other consoles. Been at it for an hour now and it's just not happening. Any tips on troubleshooting lads or is this a common thing with these?

    It will connect to my wireless but takes forever. Drops signal then during updates which I'm guessing is why the update is never successful

    Have you tried with an open connection? I remember Nintendo handhelds were a bit iffy about only using one particular kind of wireless encryption and couldn't connect at all to more secure networks.

    It's not a great long term solution, but if you just need some stuff in the short term, temporarily turn off all your internet security!


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    #2681
    skerry
    Registered Users Posts: 2,804 ✭✭✭skerry


    conormario wrote: »
    Never had an issue with the 3DS/2DS we had/have. It's usually slow ... but works.
    Is this an issue with internet connectivity or connecting to Nintendo ?
    Does the web browser connect ok ? Think there is a web browser on there.


    Seems to be an issue with getting the 2DS to hold a stable connection to my wifi. When I do the connectivity test it takes a couple of minutes to connect but will get there eventually. But when I try download a system update or access the eshop I can see the connection drop the odd time on the top left of the screen and it won't update system or load Eshop.


    @UberPrinny_Baal - Haven't tried with making my connection open. I did manage to successfully update the system and access the Eshop by using my phone as a hotspot this morning. It was slow and not ideal but got the job done.

    Did a bit more digging and it seems that the system only recognizes 802.11 b/g mode on routers so need to log in to my router and see what mode its set at later and see if that resolves it.


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    #2682
    skerry
    Registered Users Posts: 2,804 ✭✭✭skerry


    Think I finally got this sorted. Changed DNS from automatic to manual and entered 8.8.8.8 as DNS and going fine since. Really enjoying the console so far, it's looking like money well spent.


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    #2683
    RobbingBandit
    Registered Users Posts: 18,092 ✭✭✭✭RobbingBandit


    Try tethering to a 4g mobile phone should use very little data and should work but may be very slow any and all game download should be done with n sleep mode too


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    #2684
    skerry
    Registered Users Posts: 2,804 ✭✭✭skerry


    RobbingBandit wrote: »
    Try tethering to a 4g mobile phone should use very little data and should work but may be very slow any and all game download should be done with n sleep mode too

    Managed to get the system update and a few demo's downloaded that way alright. DNS thing seems to have sorted it though so hopefully it will stay connected at that


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    #2685
    Mr E
    Registered Users Posts: 55,458 ✭✭✭✭Mr E


    End of an era. Looks like production of the 3DS has fully stopped. It had a great run!

    https://mynintendonews.com/2020/09/17/nintendo-has-discontinued-the-nintendo-3ds-system/


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    #2686
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,533 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    Wow, the DS line as a series of consoles was insanely successful.
    I wonder if they will ever bring it back, I imagine not.
    The Switch brand is so strong now, I can imagine most things for the next six to ten years will be a Switch variant of some kind.


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    #2687
    RobbingBandit
    Registered Users Posts: 18,092 ✭✭✭✭RobbingBandit


    Damn that's a sad one wonder how long will the 3ds store front on eshop stay active.

    Reminds me I need to get a 2ds XL if I can in the near future.


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    #2688
    megaten
    Registered Users Posts: 1,886 ✭✭✭megaten


    Never played the 3DS as much as I'd like to but I'll always keep one around for the insane amount of RPGs for DS/3DS. The dual screen set up means you might as well always play on the real thing.


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    #2689
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,533 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    I am only lacking a N3DS XL in my collection now, so I must watch CEX and Adverts for a cheap one!
    The 2DS:XL is a nice device indeed.


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    #2690
    druss
    Registered Users Posts: 1,312 ✭✭✭druss


    RobbingBandit wrote: »
    Damn that's a sad one wonder how long will the 3ds store front on eshop stay active.

    Reminds me I need to get a 2ds XL if I can in the near future.

    Same. I have it on watchlists on a few price tracker sites, but no deals in sight. I had two 3DS's. My gold Zelda model went missing in my parents house. :o And my replacement needs repairing.


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