Does the new 3ds have higher resolution than the O3ds? If not then why is this considered an upgrade if the image quality will look worse?
The resolution is unchanged but the image quality is better due to improved 3d viewing angle and color. Some say it's IPS but that's unproven.
Some N3DSXL have an IPS display, providing much better colors and viewing angles.What if you don't use the 3D? I just wanted to know if it would be worth it to pay upwards of 280$ for a hackable FW N3DS
Some N3DSXL have an IPS display, providing much better colors and viewing angles.
That's it. Some games might have better graphics too, like MH4.
You could also go store hunting and use the serial number guide here on gbatemp to find one w/ 9.0-9.2FWWhat if you don't use the 3D? I just wanted to know if it would be worth it to pay upwards of 280$ for a hackable FW N3DS
You could also go store hunting and use the serial number guide here on gbatemp to find one w/ 9.0-9.2FW
https://gbatemp.net/threads/n3ds-xl-firmware-by-version-number.381479/ Here you go,Would you happen to have a link I will definately think about it but I would have to sell my 3ds with over 50 titles and it seems like a hasle to reinstall all the cias.
The only reason to upgrade is if you want to play Xenoblade, a slightly sharper Monster Hunter 4 or play binding of isaac.
That's sadly it and really I think software for the N3DS will be seriously lacking and I'd be surprised if even 5 more titles do anything with it. It's going to be worse than DSiware for sure. I find the circle pad nub to be fairly useless as it is unreliable and annoying and is prone to not tracking right the more you use it in a single session due to unpreventable oil build-up, even from "dry" hands. I also think the "better 3D" claim is a bit dubious since for me I am getting a double image effect AND if I move my head it freaks out to adjust and that's not exactly a better experience.
I'd only get if homebrew were able to truly take advantage of it, and as of now, they really don't.
The only reason to upgrade is if you want to play Xenoblade, a slightly sharper Monster Hunter 4 or play binding of isaac.
That's sadly it and really I think software for the N3DS will be seriously lacking and I'd be surprised if even 5 more titles do anything with it. It's going to be worse than DSiware for sure. I find the circle pad nub to be fairly useless as it is unreliable and annoying and is prone to not tracking right the more you use it in a single session due to unpreventable oil build-up, even from "dry" hands. I also think the "better 3D" claim is a bit dubious since for me I am getting a double image effect AND if I move my head it freaks out to adjust and that's not exactly a better experience.
I'd only get if homebrew were able to truly take advantage of it, and as of now, they really don't.
Sony and Microsoft can afford to lose money on consoles because they do a bunch of other stuff. Most of Nintendo's profits come from console sales. IIRC when they broke down their profit margin console sales took up like 40%. But thats a topic for another thread.
The only reason to upgrade is if you want to play Xenoblade, a slightly sharper Monster Hunter 4 or play binding of isaac.
That's sadly it and really I think software for the N3DS will be seriously lacking and I'd be surprised if even 5 more titles do anything with it. It's going to be worse than DSiware for sure. I find the circle pad nub to be fairly useless as it is unreliable and annoying and is prone to not tracking right the more you use it in a single session due to unpreventable oil build-up, even from "dry" hands. I also think the "better 3D" claim is a bit dubious since for me I am getting a double image effect AND if I move my head it freaks out to adjust and that's not exactly a better experience.
I'd only get if homebrew were able to truly take advantage of it, and as of now, they really don't.