Hardware New Faster Lighter 3DS Console Announced

[VMM]

The DSi didn't spell the end of the DS, the GBC didn't knock the GB out and the N3DS won't kill the 3DS. It provides a performance improvement, that's all - the exclusive titles are there to entice you to upgrade.

Now that's something I disagree, DSi came to replace DS Lite, as DS Lite came to replace DS Phat.
There were still games that supported DS Phat when DSi was released, but DS Phat was not been manufactured anymore.
Probably, the current 3DS will stop been manufactured as the new 3DS dominates the market.

 

[Foxi4]

Now that's something I disagree, DSi came to replace DS Lite, as DS Lite came to replace DS Phat.
There were still games that supported DS Phat when DSi was released, but DS Phat was not been manufactured anymore.
Probably, the current 3DS will stop been manufactured as the new 3DS dominates the market.

That wasn't my point. My point was that the coming of the DSi did not end the flow of games to the DS - it got DSiWare and a few exclusives, but that was it.

 

[VMM]

That wasn't my point. My point was that the coming of the DSi did not end the flow of games to the DS - it got DSiWare and a few exclusives, but that was it.

I get it, although I think people underestimate DSi games, there are quite some good DSi games,
Shantae, Earthworm Jim, Rayman, Mighty Milk Way, Mario vs Donkey Kong Minis March Again etc
Those game, in my opinion, are catridge game quality and are sold for far less

 

[Foxi4]

I get it, although I think people underestimate DSi games, there are quite some good DSi games,
Shantae, Earthworm Jim, Rayman, Mighty Milk Way, Mario vs Donkey Kong Minis March Again etc
Those game, in my opinion, are catridge game quality and are sold for far less

They do indeed. A lot of people missed out on quality DSiWare, especially stuff that wasn't released on anything else like LoZ: Four Swords - Anniversary Edition.

 

[VMM]

They do indeed. A lot of people missed out on quality DSiWare, especially stuff that wasn't released on anything else like LoZ: Four Swords - Anniversary Edition.

Except LoZ Four Swords, all the DSi games are still avaiable in e-shop, so It's not too late to give these games a chance.
Also, people with 3DSes were able to download LoZ Four Swords, me and all my brothers have these on our 3DSes, and one of my brothers got a XL,
which makes gameplay even better in my opinion.

 

[Foxi4]

Except LoZ Four Swords, all the DSi games are still avaiable in e-shop, so It's not too late to give these games a chance.
Also, people with 3DSes were able to download LoZ Four Swords, me and all my brothers have these on our 3DSes, and one of my brothers got a XL,
which makes gameplay even better in my opinion.

Well, back when there was just the DS and the DSi, you had to have a DSi to enjoy it - otherwise it's the standard GBA edition.

 

[TecXero]

Now that's something I disagree, DSi came to replace DS Lite, as DS Lite came to replace DS Phat.
There were still games that supported DS Phat when DSi was released, but DS Phat was not been manufactured anymore.
Probably, the current 3DS will stop been manufactured as the new 3DS dominates the market.

As long as it's the same price or lower and is an improvement in every way, I don't see a problem. The games, outside of a few exclusives if history anything to go by, will still be compatible with the original 3DS. Until I bought a 3DS, my main DS was still my old Phat and I played "DSi Enhanced" games on it fine. I'm sure it would have been better on the DSi, but it still worked fine on my Phat. As long as this generation is current, the original 3DS and 3DS XL will still be supported, so no worries.

 

[dogmarch]

the hinge on the new 3ds model reminds me of the ds lite's hinge. :/ I'm afraid they might be flimsy as fudge. hopefully not.

 

[TecXero]

the hinge on the new 3ds model reminds me of the ds lite's hinge. :/ I'm afraid they might be flimsy as fudge. hopefully not.

I doubt they would regress the improvement in the hinge, especially with how many complaints they've probably had about their hinges with the DS and DS Lite. Either way, I'm fine with it. If the hinges are crap then that means more people coming in for me to fix their hinges (which simply entails replacing the housing). I'll never complain about easy work for easy money.

 

[Snailface]

Some new info:
(the more interesting bits)

Camera functions
- if you have accessories on your head or face, the feature may not work properly
- if there is strong direct light entering the camera, the feature may not work properly
- contains an infrared LED lamp used for 3D stabilization in dark places. takes better pics in drk places.
- no AC adapter (its dlc now, duh )

Source

 

[omarrrio]

Ok, now we have:
3DS
3DS XL
New 3ds
New 3ds XL
2DS

Make your choice

i wasn't sure what s stood for, but now i am pretty sure it's shit.

 

[Veho]

Some new info:
(the more interesting bits)

Camera functions
- if you have accessories on your head or face, the feature may not work properly
- if there is strong direct light entering the camera, the feature may not work properly
- contains an infrared LED lamp used for 3D stabilization in dark places. takes better pics in drk places.
- no AC adapter (its dlc now, duh )

Source

I think you forgot to list the most important bit:

- uses the inner-camera to keep 3D viewing stable by tracking face position

This might mean things. The new 3DS might have an active parallax barrier. Maybe.

In any case, accessories on your face or direct light shining into the lens messes up all facial recognition software, and this is facial recognition software.

- no AC adapter (its dlc now, duh )

 

[hippy dave]

Do the "accessories" that may stop it from working include glasses? If so I'll only buy one if the price includes laser eye surgery.

 

[Arras]

Do the "accessories" that may stop it from working include glasses? If so I'll only buy one if the price includes laser eye surgery.

I can only assume glasses are so common and mostly transparant that it'll work anyway.

 

[Keylogger]

I think I'll wait for the New 2DS XL

 

[TecXero]

Do the "accessories" that may stop it from working include glasses? If so I'll only buy one if the price includes laser eye surgery.

I assume so. I know my 3DS and the Wii U don't recognize my face as remotely human with my glasses on.

 

[KingVamp]

May as well give us better cameras and flash as well.


Not sure who said it, but I'm pretty sure all the new features will be carry over despite if they are used much for the N3ds.

 

[chairsgotoschool]

I bought an xl on august 26th... you can imagine my pain. I've had a 3ds for a few years and figured with the deal and after selling my current 3ds for about 60 or 70 including 1 game with it i was only out less than $100. then days later they announce the new 3ds, thanks.

I was glad to see they will be the same price as existing 3ds's I most likely wont get it on launch but probably eventually get one assuming it gets some good games. also I hope they fix the shoulder buttons, they have been crap since the ds lite.

 

[JulietStMoon]

I bought an xl on august 26th... you can imagine my pain. I've had a 3ds for a few years and figured with the deal and after selling my current 3ds for about 60 or 70 including 1 game with it i was only out less than $100. then days later they announce the new 3ds, thanks.

I was glad to see they will be the same price as existing 3ds's I most likely wont get it on launch but probably eventually get one assuming it gets some good games. also I hope they fix the shoulder buttons, they have been crap since the ds lite.

I think the shoulder buttons on the 3DS XL are the best we've had since the original GBA, personally.

 

[Foxi4]

*No AC Adapter*

Welcome to Europe, 3DS'es have been distributed without AC adapters here ever since the pricecut. Rip-off country, but what can you do?