Hacking Is the "New Nintendo 3DS/N3DS" the end of Gateway?

[c80n]

It's basically impossible to use ABXY buttons and the second analog at the same time on every console.

It's nice to not have the 3D stop working if you move your head 1 centimeter.

? The XL fixed this, and the new 3DS model adds bumpers to the top screen, so I don't see why this would still happen. Although I suppose it's impossible to say for sure, but it looks like they fixed it.

No, the XL still has this issue if you apply enough pressure. I have one and got irremovable white dots on the top screen. The bumpers are not big enough, so I got screen protectors.
Also, I don't know about you, but for me the 3D doesn't stop working after moving 1 cm as you claim, but as I said I got the XL version. Although it is noticeable after moving around.
And no, it IS possible to use the ABXY buttons with an analog stick, however the distance between the tiny analog stick and the buttons of the N3DSXL will definitely make it harder, almost impossible to press them naturally as you're supposed to.

As far as we know, these game's won't be "exclusive" to this new 3DS, they will simply be optimized for it, and thus lag a bit on our old 3DS.
As for "all the best titles", I hardly think so. You have to think of userbase. Do you really think the millions of people who already own a 3DS, are just going to go and pick up this new one? No. Most developers will say "well... we're not going to make that much money if we only release it on the new one, so lets target the old one for now".

By the time developers are mainly focusing on the new one, an actual fully new handheld from Nintendo will likely come out lmao.

Except Nintendo said that they are making games exclusive to this console. That's what infuriates people the most. Of course developers won't develop their games for this console specifically, but Nintendo will actively try to convince them otherwise.
Although I still have my hopes that this won't succeed and that the games released for it won't matter that much. All we got right now is a port.

 

[Arras]

And no, it IS possible to use the ABXY buttons with an analog stick, however the distance between the tiny analog stick and the buttons of the N3DSXL will definitely make it harder, almost impossible to press them naturally as you're supposed to.

I really, really don't see how you can do this on any traditional controller or handheld without having two thumbs on your right hand? Unless start counting weird things like this:

 

[Rinth]

GW aside, pirates and non-pirates everywhere, for the most part, both think that this is a dick move by Nintendo.

 

[Abcdfv]

I really, really don't see how you can do this on any traditional controller or handheld without having two thumbs on your right hand? Unless start counting weird things like this:

 

[Kashalots]

lol, that doesnt look too comfortable..

 

[zxelman]

It becomes natural after some time, depending on the game that you use this for. Some games may not even be all that good to use this method on.

 

[SlCKB0Y]

As if I could care less. I get games for free. I pirate everything, movies,music,games and most of my consoles are modded for that reason.
You seem upset that people get things for free. I guess I should thank you for spending your *hard* earned cash on shit like the New 3ds and all those rehashed games you buy, It keeps them pumping them out which keeps me pirating.

What do you do for a living?

 

[willdunz]

ah the infamous monster hunter claw hand

 

[SlCKB0Y]

I find that hard to believe given your country flag, unless you don't actually live there.

It's highly likely that they don't and are just trying to be "cool"

 

[williamcesar2]

I hope so !

 

[Wildblood]

I wonder if this is a way to extend the lifespan of the 3DS. It seems odd to release a faster version of an existing device. The DS lasted a long time - around 7 years. We're almost into year 4 of the 3DS...definitely more than halfway to the next gen. It doesn't feel that long, but then again the 3DS had a really slow start.

Oh, and as for the OP - it's a no-brainer that Gateway won't work If it's ever even hacked, it won't be for another ~2 years.

 

[williamcesar2]

the old 3ds will become obsolete...Very shortly

 

[zakarr]

Wasn't gateway dead for like, everyone but pirates?

 

[dubbz82]

Gateway's already been long since dead. Finding a 4.xx firmware console is pretty difficult, unless you're actively going out of your way to look for one. New console revision or not, gateway's already as "alive" as it ever will be.

 

[Densetsu]

Where did you get the facts about more ram and more CPU? and also Xenoblade being an exclusive?. Does not mention anything about these facts on Direct.

What I've read over the Internet suggest these exclusive titles require the extra horsepower and built in CPP to run. I mean Xenoblade has a massive over-world and would require the extra RAM and CPU to produce such scale, no?

Anyone who understands Japanese or has reliable English sources can correct if I'm wrong.

@ Gamesquest1: I mean Gateway might not be able to run the Exclusives such as Xenoblade :/

Yes, it says in the Direct that the CPU has been "powered up" (@26:10). I couldn't specifically find any mention of memory in the video.

Iwata states that because of the improved CPU, software that would have been impossible on the old 3DS is now possible on the new 3DS. That's when he segues into Xenoblade Chronicles (@27:05 - 28:15). He uses the phrase "ニュー3DS専用ソフト" (New 3DS sen'yō soft), "sen'yō" meaning "exclusive use." He doesn't say outright that you won't be able to play it on the old 3DS, but it's heavily implied.

 

[anhminh]

So this basically a 3DSi huh?
It true that DSi had never been hacked but that wasn't stop any FC, wasn't it?
People still stick to they original DS and care shit about DSi game.
Just admit it, Nintendo will not make any exclusive triple A title for new 3DS, and that is if they take a risk and make any exclusive game for it at all.

 

[Mikecrowfone]

So this basically a 3DSi huh?
It true that DSi had never been hacked but that wasn't stop any FC, wasn't it?
People still stick to they original DS and care shit about DSi game.
Just admit it, Nintendo will not make any exclusive triple A title for new 3DS, and that is if they take a risk and make any exclusive game for it at all.

Yeah, that's what I was thinking too.

There will likely not be too many "new 3ds exclusive" games. Majority of the people own a 3ds already. Just look at the sales figures. Most likely it will just end up having a bunch of 3ds-enhanced games that work on the regular 3ds/xl as well. It'll be dumb to create AAA games for "new 3ds" when the number of people owning an "old 3ds" is just way higher.

Who knows? After release, there might even be a Xenoblade Chronicles for the old 3ds but probably will less graphics and features.

 

[Duo8]

So this basically a 3DSi huh?
It true that DSi had never been hacked but that wasn't stop any FC, wasn't it?
People still stick to they original DS and care shit about DSi game.
Just admit it, Nintendo will not make any exclusive triple A title for new 3DS, and that is if they take a risk and make any exclusive game for it at all.

The DSi had sudokuhax, cookhax and cyclo ievo.
The DSi was too late and doesn't have any worthwhile additions. This one has quite some new features, especially that c stick.

 

[Mikecrowfone]

The DSi had sudokuhax, cookhax and cyclo ievo.
The DSi was too late and doesn't have any worthwhile additions. This one has quite some new features, especially that c stick.

Yeah the C stick's feature is replicable via the use of a CCP. It's just a neater package.

 

[Duo8]

Yeah the C stick's feature is replicable via the use of a CCP. It's just a neater package.

Definitely. I thought the 2nd stick is impossible to be made practical, until now. This placement is perfect.