Hardware Closeups of 3DS

[trumpet-205]

I still like the button layout on DS Phat. Everything is just perfect.

 

[Jerald214]

positives
1) wireless finally has its own physical switch (would be nice to see brightness get one too, like PSP). This is much better and more convenient than the software switch in the DSi and no switch with the DS Lite.

Doesn't the DSi have a physical brightness switch? Select + Volume buttons?

 

[foob]

Doesn't the DSi have a physical brightness switch? Select + Volume buttons?

You're right!
Totally overlooked that in the manual.

The big downside being that sometimes pressing SELECT will do something else depending on what you are doing in-game, but it's OK. A dedicated button for just the one function would still be better, IMO.

 

[princeEyeless]

it looks awesome..

 

[jimwhat]

Is it just me or does it look glittery/sparkly?

 

[_Chaz_]

Is it just me or does it look glittery/sparkly?

I thought I saw that too. I kinda like it, but hope that there will be matte finishes as well.

 

[MelodieOctavia]

If this isn't the final version, I really hope they keep that awesome Orange color.

 

[awssk8er]

I see so many people complain about the position of the headphone jack. I like it where it is. I actually think the position for the headphone jack on the Lite is horrible. it gets in the way.

My first reaction was, "Oh! That's cool!" (The center headphone jack) but I realized 30 seconds later that that's the model's biggest flaw.

If you use your 3DS for music, imagine putting it in your pocket with the headphone jack leaving your pocket. Unless the end of your headphones is bent like an "L", it won't work.

 

[MelodieOctavia]

I see so many people complain about the position of the headphone jack. I like it where it is. I actually think the position for the headphone jack on the Lite is horrible. it gets in the way.

My first reaction was, "Oh! That's cool!" (The center headphone jack) but I realized 30 seconds later that that's the model's biggest flaw.

If you use your 3DS for music, imagine putting it in your pocket with the headphone jack leaving your pocket. Unless the end of your headphones is bent like an "L", it won't work.

With so many other devices that play music now, including cell phones, I have no idea why someone would use a big clunky handheld console for their portable music fix. Especially putting it in your pocket. Thats the best way to scratch your system.