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General and Gaming => Modern Video Games => Topic started by: kamikazekeeg on January 14, 2015, 01:24:43 am
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While we are likely to get confirmation for the release of this in the morning from the new Nintendo Direct coming up if the leaks are found to be true, this should be out pretty soon. I will say first up, Nintendo doesn't know how to name anything anymore. Wii? Wii U? New Super Mario Brothers? New 3DS? Why can't they bring back the "Super" name? Super 3DS. Doesn't that sound infinitely better? lol
Anyways, it looks like it may be out on February 13th in North America alongside Majora's Mask if the leaked ad is proven true. While I'm not huge into the handhelds, I normally would rather just play on a console, I am thinking of upgrading from the 2DS to the New 3DS XL. I feel like I'd play more on a bigger screen. Will probably see if I can sell my 2DS this week to get myself money to put down on the new hardware.
What are everyone else's plans or thoughts on this? I'm unsure of how the exclusive game aspect will pan out in the long run. That splits the user base and will make those who can't or won't upgrade upset, though when you think about it, I imagine the exclusives games wouldn't likely get made in the first place if it wasn't for the new hardware. I feel like the exclusives will be a rare thing for now, with it being more about the games that can play on the old 3DS, but get bonus features if you have the New 3DS.
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These days, the only Nintendo games that I'm interested in are The Legend Of Zelda, Golden Sun, and maybe Kirby. Having a budget to maintain, 3 games don't justify my purchase of a console or handheld. Also, not really interested in The Legend Of Zelda: Link Between Worlds or the remake of The Legend Of Zelda: Majora's Mask.
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These days, the only Nintendo games that I'm interested in are The Legend Of Zelda, Golden Sun, and maybe Kirby. Having a budget to maintain, 3 games don't justify my purchase of a console or handheld. Also, not really interested in The Legend Of Zelda: Link Between Worlds or the remake of The Legend Of Zelda: Majora's Mask.
So you are interested in Legend of Zelda, but not Legend of Zelda? I was gonna make that a joke, but honestly, I'm sorta there with you lol I'd be SO much happier if Majora's Mask was on the Wii U lol There are just a handful of games on the system I'm there for and kinda need one for the DS and 3DS Zelda games as I still haven't played any of the DS Zelda games.
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These days, the only Nintendo games that I'm interested in are The Legend Of Zelda, Golden Sun, and maybe Kirby. Having a budget to maintain, 3 games don't justify my purchase of a console or handheld. Also, not really interested in The Legend Of Zelda: Link Between Worlds or the remake of The Legend Of Zelda: Majora's Mask.
While you're totally right about needing more games that interest you to justify a purchase, I just feel like pointing out that Link Between Worlds is fantastic. You're really missing out.
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I was surprised with the Feb date for New 3DS. I figured they would have held it a bit longer, maybe April. Still cool.
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Agh, I don't NEED the new Majora's Mask or Monster Hunter 3DS but hell if my investor/collector instincts don't jump out of my skin for them... Esp with the fact that Nintendo can't seem to figure out how to make enough of anything (amiibos? MM CE? Gamecube controller adapter?) to supply demand.
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I wish they had named the New 3DS something else, because the name is going to confuse many retailers and consumers who aren't up to date with this kind of information. I think that exclusive new 3ds will hopefully be limited to game that couldn't run on stock 3ds software, but they're really going to need to market this well to clearly inform consumers of the product and its differences from the eariler inerations, as well as not making too many new exlcusive 3ds games that split the handheld market. Nintendo needs to make sure that it doesn't lose a big amount of its handheld base to other platforms with this new release.
About the supply issues, another supply of GC adapters from Nintendo's online store came out and sold out in 10 minutes, so they need to make more of those. They also announced more math amiibos, so we may see some new supply of previous wave amiibos in the near future. They still need to get more supply out there for their products.
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And the Majora's Mask New 3DS Limited Edition is already sold out. DAMMIT NINTENDO. There's limited and then there's just not having enough stock available. Oh well, guess I'll just grab a normal New 3DS on my own time. Forgot what exactly Xenoblade Chronicles was, which was the Wii game I never got to play, so definitely looking to grab that as I heard it was good.
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And the Majora's Mask New 3DS Limited Edition is already sold out. DAMMIT NINTENDO. There's limited and then there's just not having enough stock available. Oh well, guess I'll just grab a normal New 3DS on my own time. Forgot what exactly Xenoblade Chronicles was, which was the Wii game I never got to play, so definitely looking to grab that as I heard it was good.
I live on the West Coast, and apparently the web-to-store option was already sold out by the time my bf's store opened for the day. -___-
The Monster Hunter bundle is still available, which he's psyched about, so he's picking that one up. For me personally... well, at least my bank still has that $200-$550 in its vaults.
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I thought I got lucky calling again abit later, where the guy at the store said that they had opened the pre-orders back up moments before I called. 10 minutes later I'm at Gamestop, the guy is looking up the handheld, and is even more shocked than I am that they had already sold back out and closed up. That's it for me with it. I'm not gonna do the "Catch the Pre-Order" game. It was bad enough doing it when I was initially interested in collecting the amiibo's, but decided to just cut back to some certain ones I want. I wish Nintendo would start getting more stock in for this stuff. Never hear about this kind of stuff happening with any other collector editions unless it is some niche thing. I feel like Nintendo is almost purposefully ignoring the demand for things as people in North America have been wanting more limited edition stuff for awhile since Europe and Japan usually are the only places that get them, but they still just tip toe around the supply for things here. Maybe that will change, they are just being incredibly conservative so that they don't waste any money, but I really didn't want it to happen with Legend of Zelda lol Man, I better prep myself for a Zelda Wii U Collectors Edition announcement lol
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What I don't get is the need to call it a 3DS, when it has games that are only playable on that version of the platform... It's the Game Boy Color all over again.
Kid A: "Oh I can play my original Game Boy games on it? IN COLOR? SWEET!"
Kid B: "Oh these are cool games, can I play them on my Game Boy? No?... GAY."
I feel the pain of the video game retail folks who will have to field the 3DS/NEW 3DS confusion. Make it a new system with a different name that "happens" to be "backwards compatible" (wink wink) with the original 3DS/DS family of games. But calling it a 3DS and having it's own library of "NEW 3DS" titles is annoying.
Also, wtf is up with not having a charger plug packed in with the console?! I don't care that I might already have one if I have a USB device that uses a wall charger. I misplace things, lose things or am already using it to charge something else. Not giving the consumer the plug in in the box is a lazy and shitty way of cutting back on costs.
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What I don't get is the need to call it a 3DS, when it has games that are only playable on that version of the platform... It's the Game Boy Color all over again.
Kid A: "Oh I can play my original Game Boy games on it? IN COLOR? SWEET!"
Kid B: "Oh these are cool games, can I play them on my Game Boy? No?... GAY."
I feel the pain of the video game retail folks who will have to field the 3DS/NEW 3DS confusion. Make it a new system with a different name that "happens" to be "backwards compatible" (wink wink) with the original 3DS/DS family of games. But calling it a 3DS and having it's own library of "NEW 3DS" titles is annoying.
Also, wtf is up with not having a charger plug packed in with the console?! I don't care that I might already have one if I have a USB device that uses a wall charger. I misplace things, lose things or am already using it to charge something else. Not giving the consumer the plug in in the box is a lazy and shitty way of cutting back on costs.
Not to mention that using a non-Nintendo power plug can void your warranty!
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Also, wtf is up with not having a charger plug packed in with the console?! I don't care that I might already have one if I have a USB device that uses a wall charger. I misplace things, lose things or am already using it to charge something else. Not giving the consumer the plug in in the box is a lazy and shitty way of cutting back on costs.
There is going to be a kid out there that gets one of these for Christmas and realize he cannot play it since it will be dead and unable to charge soon after opening it.
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What I don't get is the need to call it a 3DS, when it has games that are only playable on that version of the platform... It's the Game Boy Color all over again.
Kid A: "Oh I can play my original Game Boy games on it? IN COLOR? SWEET!"
Kid B: "Oh these are cool games, can I play them on my Game Boy? No?... GAY."
I feel the pain of the video game retail folks who will have to field the 3DS/NEW 3DS confusion. Make it a new system with a different name that "happens" to be "backwards compatible" (wink wink) with the original 3DS/DS family of games. But calling it a 3DS and having it's own library of "NEW 3DS" titles is annoying.
Also, wtf is up with not having a charger plug packed in with the console?! I don't care that I might already have one if I have a USB device that uses a wall charger. I misplace things, lose things or am already using it to charge something else. Not giving the consumer the plug in in the box is a lazy and shitty way of cutting back on costs.
Not to mention that using a non-Nintendo power plug can void your warranty!
Really? :o That's absurd! How are they even supposed to know that you used a charger not made by Nintendo unless you tell them? ??? Also, no packed-in charger with the New 3DS is bs.
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I didn't watch the Nintendo Direct. But my buddy was relaying it to me and said...
"No included plug, because everyone has them already.
That's literally what he just said!"
Which I replied...
"WTF Nintendo. Gimme my power plug you asses!"
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I didn't watch the Nintendo Direct. But my buddy was relaying it to me and said...
"No included plug, because everyone has them already.
That's literally what he just said!"
Which I replied...
"WTF Nintendo. Gimme my power plug you asses!"
lol, I'd heard about the Japanese ones not including AC adapters, so it wasn't news to me, but the warranty issue was.
http://www.polygon.com/2015/1/14/7547465/new-nintendo-3ds-xl-charger-ac-adapter-warranty
I should specify that it's for any non-Nintendo licensed accessories; third-party stuff should be ok if it's a legitimate company.
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The lack of ac adaptor is a classic Nintendo cost cutting method. They did that back in the 70s with the Color TV series were the devices were battery powered but you had the option to buy an AC Adapter. Made sense back then when the power adapter was the most expensive component of the product but now.... Come on Nintendo.
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The no adapter thing is really dumb. I'm planning to sell my 2DS and unless I can sell it locally and keep the adapter, I'm not gonna have one, meaning I have to go out and buy another. Kinda annoying really, though doesn't kill things for me. I mean, aren't the adapters practically nothing for the price? Gamestop sells third party ones for 10 bucks. I'd imagine straight from the manufacture, the adapters don't cost all that much at all.
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I imagine they're also saving money on packaging and shipping with the potentially smaller end-product box.
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Either way, it's a load of crap.
First they take our manuals.
Now they take our power adapters.
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Either way, it's a load of crap.
First they take our manuals.
Now they take our power adapters.
Manuals make sense, adapters don't in any way lol
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Informative topic considering I was still weighing in on my decision to buy one. Thanks, everyone!
While you're totally right about needing more games that interest you to justify a purchase, I just feel like pointing out that Link Between Worlds is fantastic. You're really missing out.
My brother has the game. That base is covered already, bobster.
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Informative topic considering I was still weighing in on my decision to buy one. Thanks, everyone!
While you're totally right about needing more games that interest you to justify a purchase, I just feel like pointing out that Link Between Worlds is fantastic. You're really missing out.
My brother has the game. That base is covered already, bobster.
Welp, even more reason not to get a system then lol. Just play his :).
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I feel cheated. I just bought my 3DS XL after Christmas 2013. Only a year ago. And it was the best model you could get. And it was like the 3rd 3DS model!
Now I have to go out and buy another one just to have full functionality of my games. Kind of crappy, if you ask me. If they're gonna design completely new functionality to a platform and make you rebuy it, then at least give us an ALL-NEW system with all-new games.
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I feel cheated. I just bought my 3DS XL after Christmas 2013. Only a year ago. And it was the best model you could get. And it was like the 3rd 3DS model!
Now I have to go out and buy another one just to have full functionality of my games. Kind of crappy, if you ask me. If they're gonna design completely new functionality to a platform and make you rebuy it, then at least give us an ALL-NEW system with all-new games.
Ah, it just goes along with their history with the DS and the DSi. DSi-only games weren't has hyped as Xenoblade Chronicles 3D, but still.
If anything, I watched the gameplay of that one on Nintendo Direct last night and thought the graphics were all right. I think I'd rather play the original game on the Wii/Wii U (whenever I get one) because the gameplay footage of that one looks amazing.
As far as we know, only XC3D requires the new 3DS - everything else should run fine on your XL.
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I feel cheated. I just bought my 3DS XL after Christmas 2013. Only a year ago. And it was the best model you could get. And it was like the 3rd 3DS model!
Now I have to go out and buy another one just to have full functionality of my games. Kind of crappy, if you ask me. If they're gonna design completely new functionality to a platform and make you rebuy it, then at least give us an ALL-NEW system with all-new games.
Ah, it just goes along with their history with the DS and the DSi. DSi-only games weren't has hyped as Xenoblade Chronicles 3D, but still.
If anything, I watched the gameplay of that one on Nintendo Direct last night and thought the graphics were all right. I think I'd rather play the original game on the Wii/Wii U (whenever I get one) because the gameplay footage of that one looks amazing.
As far as we know, only XC3D requires the new 3DS - everything else should run fine on your XL.
That's just the first game. The system JUST came out. I'm sure more will follow. Especially the way Amiibos are taking off.
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Oh ya. Its only the first game. Just like GBC and DSi before it.
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Either way, it's a load of crap.
First they take our manuals.
Now they take our power adapters.
But they will never take our freedom.
Oh that went years ago.
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I see the New 3DS as a good in between. It's far too early too dump the 3DS line and since they see that they are held back by the hardware, they are bringing in a midway system, that still plays all the previous games, but can take advantage of added features or the few exclusives it will have, especially if people just directly upgrade. I'd rather have this right now than them abandoning the 3DS completely.
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To me its the DSi, again.
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But the original DS could still play all DS/DSi games. I had my original DS up until I bought my 3DS XL. From the sounds of it, there are going to be games you can play on the new 3DS XL, but not on older 3DS's.
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That's mostly true, but some games on the DSiware shop stayed exclusive to the Nintendo DSi platform. However, it wasn't too big of a deal since there weren't too many games that were exclusive to that platform, so I'll see how they handle these new 3ds exclusive.
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Will the "New 3DS" be able to play DS games?
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Will the "New 3DS" be able to play DS games?
I believe it does. I'm 85% sure I heard them say that in an earlier press release from either Japan or Australia (where they're already out).
Edit: Confirmed yes!
I'm kinda sad we're only getting the XL. The standard model has swap-able panels similar to the Game Boy Micro.
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Welp, even more reason not to get a system then lol. Just play his :).
Sorry. I meant the part about pointing out that The Legend Of Zelda: Link Between Worlds is fantastic. I see him playing and part of me just wants to grab his 3DS and game.
Functionality with amiibos, backwards-compatibility, improved screen, and second joystick, but comes with no power supply for ~$200. Guess I'll still be waiting... Considering there's also news of the customizable faceplate version that may or may not ship to US.
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I wanted the XL anyways, so not getting the normal one here is fine to me. Missing out on faceplates is kinda unimportant I feel lol Nifty, but I didn't see a single good faceplate from the ones they have out already in Japan.
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I might end up getting one when they have a plentiful library of New 3DS games, but for now I'm holding off.
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Considering there's also news of the customizable faceplate version that may or may not ship to US.
Nintendo officially stated the standard size is not coming to North America. The standard size is the only version with removable face-plates. Many believe they're doing this because in NA the XL models have traditional sold with much higher margins.
There's also the issue of shelf space. They've been slamming retailers with amiibo, different 3DS models and special editions. Some stores don't want to handle all that plus the addition of two new models and a million face-plate options taking up valuable space. It's becoming an issue with many America department stores shrinking their electronics departments in the past few years.
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Considering there's also news of the customizable faceplate version that may or may not ship to US.
Nintendo officially stated the standard size is not coming to North America. The standard size is the only version with removable face-plates. Many believe they're doing this because in NA the XL models have traditional sold with much higher margins.
There's also the issue of shelf space. They've been slamming retailers with amiibo, different 3DS models and special editions. Some stores don't want to handle all that plus the addition of two new models and a million face-plate options taking up valuable space. It's becoming an issue with many America department stores shrinking their electronics departments in the past few years.
While I do understand that there is very limited shelf space for all this stuff, I still don't see why they can't just be some kind of online exclusive or just discontinue the older models to make space for the new ones. This would be less of a problem if Nintendo didn't region lock their consoles and we could just import them like you can with a PS Vita and play whatever games we want on them. Nintendo has been consistently disappointing lately with all the poor decisions they've made.
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I shall wait til the X chronicles LE is announced. If that happens, Ill put in a quick pre-order. If not, Ill eventually pick up a base one. I am not huge on the different size screens (its 2 inches vs 2.005 inches, I must upgrade!!!!!) so that part isnt a big deal.
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Best Buy just tweeted to say that they'll have more Majora's Mask editions on stock in about half an hour for those who still want it (or were waiting until payday)!
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Best Buy just tweeted to say that they'll have more Majora's Mask editions on stock in about half an hour for those who still want it (or were waiting until payday)!
On the website? I'm here on the website waiting and nothing is happening.
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Best Buy just tweeted to say that they'll have more Majora's Mask editions on stock in about half an hour for those who still want it (or were waiting until payday)!
Oh good, that guarantees my previous order of the handheld will go through :D
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Blargh, I didn't realize it was the Canadian Best Buy twitter that was tweeting out about it:
https://twitter.com/BBYC_GamersClub/status/556156754384654336
Sorry about that :(
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Blargh, I didn't realize it was the Canadian Best Buy twitter that was tweeting out about it:
https://twitter.com/BBYC_GamersClub/status/556156754384654336
Sorry about that :(
its okay
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I was so close to pulling the trigger on a red or black one. I decided I'm gonna save up because I might be going to work in Japan this fall. ;D
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I was so close to pulling the trigger on a red or black one. I decided I'm gonna save up because I might be going to work in Japan this fall. ;D
Oh man, that would be a heck of a place to go to work at. I'm very jealous if you get there lol
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I hear a rumor that there may be more MM 3DS XLs available for web-in-store purchase at Gamestop. Call your Gamestop to see!
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I was at my gamestop about 30 minutes ago and one person there got off the phone and said the monster hunter 4 bundle just went live. If that helps anyone.
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I was at my gamestop about 30 minutes ago and one person there got off the phone and said the monster hunter 4 bundle just went live. If that helps anyone.
Yep, reports from a few places that it's live right now.
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Does anyone know of any good rubber grips for the New 3DS? After playing for an hour, you start to realize how not great it is to hold one, compared to say a proper controller. I remember when I had a GBA SP years ago and that I got one for that which really helped out for longer game times that you find having with experiences like Zelda and soon I'll be playing Xenoblade Chronicles, another long term game. Figured I'd run to Toys R Us and see if they had any, but figured I'd get some opinions on anyone that had one or knows of them.
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amazon has Hori licensed protectors for the new 3ds xl.
i just picked one up
rubbery, adds a fair amount of grip
and it's see through, so i can show off my rad limited edition
i wasn't able to spot any at local stores
has to be specifically made for the new 3ds, cuz all the ports are in diff places than the old xl
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amazon has Hori licensed protectors for the new 3ds xl.
i just picked one up
rubbery, adds a fair amount of grip
and it's see through, so i can show off my rad limited edition
i wasn't able to spot any at local stores
has to be specifically made for the new 3ds, cuz all the ports are in diff places than the old xl
Got a link on Amazon to this Hori grip? I couldn't find it browsing through.
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I will say first up, Nintendo doesn't know how to name anything anymore. Wii? Wii U? New Super Mario Brothers? New 3DS? Why can't they bring back the "Super" name? Super 3DS. Doesn't that sound infinitely better? lol
If they called it Super 3DS, parents would think it also played Super Nintendo games or something. :D I usually wait until the inevitable price drop to buy a new Nintendo handheld, I'm not really into exclusive ones too much. Who knows, they might make a slightly improved one by that time.
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amazon has Hori licensed protectors for the new 3ds xl.
i just picked one up
rubbery, adds a fair amount of grip
and it's see through, so i can show off my rad limited edition
i wasn't able to spot any at local stores
has to be specifically made for the new 3ds, cuz all the ports are in diff places than the old xl
Got a link on Amazon to this Hori grip? I couldn't find it browsing through.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RZ7TC6Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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After playing Monster Hunter 4 recently, I decided I'll be upgrading from XL. But a little surprised they only have two colors available currently. Guess I'll be waiting for a blue or white.
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After playing Monster Hunter 4 recently, I decided I'll be upgrading from XL. But a little surprised they only have two colors available currently. Guess I'll be waiting for a blue or white.
The nub takes a little getting used to but it's starting to get a lot easier to use. Though with the custom controller mod available now, I'm starting to seriously considering modding my old 3DS so that I can play MH4U with a PS2 controller...
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The nub takes a little getting used to but it's starting to get a lot easier to use. Though with the custom controller mod available now, I'm starting to seriously considering modding my old 3DS so that I can play MH4U with a PS2 controller...
The nub is usable, though in Majora's Mask, I found myself really trying to turn with it at times, but because the grip isn't that great, it's kinda hard. I wish they had just made it another sliding analog or something. Better than nothing though.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RZ7TC6Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Oh, what I was looking for was not just added grip to the system, but a proper handhold for the system. Something like this.
http://www.amazon.com/dreamGEAR-Nintendo-3DS-Comfort-Grip-Transparent/dp/B004LQRENK/ref=sr_1_6?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1427484828&sr=1-6&keywords=Nintendo+3DS+XL+grip
Gives me something to actually hold onto.
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After playing Monster Hunter 4 recently, I decided I'll be upgrading from XL. But a little surprised they only have two colors available currently. Guess I'll be waiting for a blue or white.
The nub takes a little getting used to but it's starting to get a lot easier to use. Though with the custom controller mod available now, I'm starting to seriously considering modding my old 3DS so that I can play MH4U with a PS2 controller...
Will have to look into that. I'm currently using the Circle Pad Pro attachment and while it gets the job down it sucks to not have access to the stylus slot. If I take it out, I often lose it in the couch/bed and have to spend 15 minutes trying to find it. That and the 3DS shoulder buttons are pretty much useless with the thing.