And.................... Probably next from Nintendo will be the 3DH. It will be dual screens with holographic capability. But someone will probably bitch and say the lasers are too dangerous that it hurts their eyes.
Gorilla glass is awesome but not really necessary for a device this cheap. It would be nice, though.Gorilla glass? How much do you want this thing to cost? It already a clam design, it is overkill. b4itscratchesitself I personally never had this problem and I didn't understand how it happening to others. Maybe it over exaggerated and most who didn't even have that problem are just jumping on the train.
The 3D effect is sub-par and definitely not much of a breakthrough. The whole glasses-less 3D technology is still in its infancy. Until they manage to allow viewing of the effect without having to stay into a sweetspot, it's not going to take off. As for the whole detecting movement thing, that wouldn't work well considering how crappy the cameras are.The 3D is awesome. Tbh, you didn't really lose the 3D effect as long as it stays horizontal(well at least it hard to). No wait, hear me out. The 3D effect just changes. I wonder if a game can counter that change with the camera or motion controls. Detect movement then move the game visuals to match it. That said, I have no problem staying in the 3D "spot".
A second analog stick is necessary for left-handed gamers and for camera control in certain type of games. Nintendo already acknowledged it as a flaw by revealing the slider pad, anyways.How is not having a second analog stick and low-quality cameras a flaw?
3DS was already pack to the fullest.
I have not once play a game on 3DS and be like "this really needs a second slide pad". The games played fine and imo with any 3DS game, I probably wouldn't say that.
The cameras are extremely crappy at 0.3 megapixels. And no, they don't do the job well. They have trouble recognizing the AR cards unless you're in a really bright place and work horribly in low-light conditions. I'm not asking for some high-quality 8MP sensors, just some decent ones. The 3D video recording application will be rendered useless because of this. Surely it wouldn't cost much for Nintendo to add some better cameras.Cameras do want they are meant to do. The do their job. Do they really need to be hd? Would that really increase the fun for you and are you really willing
to pay for it. Also, wouldn't hd cameras drain the battery more than the certain ones when in use?
Ok, maybe they could up the cameras a bit. Even then, that more of a want than a need. Not really a flaw.
Knowing Nintendo, I doubt they are going to fix any of the aformentioned software issues in an update.Any firmware/software issues or add-ons can be done by update.
(you obviously only read the tl;dr)I don't think a thin strip of gorilla glass will make the console that much more expensive.Gorilla glass? How much do you want this thing to cost?
You may be on to something here, assuming that doing something like this wouldn't eat up too much processing power or inhibit the game developers design plans.I wonder if a game can counter that change with the camera or motion controls. Detect movement then move the game visuals to match it. That said, I have no problem staying in the 3D "spot".
I won't say that the 3DS is a complete wtf design flaw. Look at it, the internals, there is no more space where they can add in a second stick. Even if the stick were added, the positioning and others, how would it feel? Yes, the cradle I admit looks like utter bullshit but at least it provides better hold for a second stick.
Stereoscopic 3D is still 'new' in the mobile devices, it can never be perfect. The 3DS can be said to be the first actual commercial gaming product which utilizes this tech. Some may say its dumb, yes, but remember it is still 'new'.
Like I said, I won't expect a 3DS Lite. It'll either be a 3DS S (lol) or a 3DS XL. The 3DS possibly cannot get any thinner, it packs much more than the DS Lite but it's almost the same size. The 3DS now is actually much more powerful than any other handheld Nintendo has ever released (if rumors are to be believed - the 3DS has a dual-core processor). The thing is just the unexpectedly bad launch window (not only games but the online features weren't available at launch) which just proves that the 3DS software is simply rushed like crap. Still, I believe the hardware is there.
Larger and people will go "WTF IS THIS EVEN PORTABLE". (just kidding)I won't say that the 3DS is a complete wtf design flaw. Look at it, the internals, there is no more space where they can add in a second stick. Even if the stick were added, the positioning and others, how would it feel? Yes, the cradle I admit looks like utter bullshit but at least it provides better hold for a second stick.
Stereoscopic 3D is still 'new' in the mobile devices, it can never be perfect. The 3DS can be said to be the first actual commercial gaming product which utilizes this tech. Some may say its dumb, yes, but remember it is still 'new'.
Like I said, I won't expect a 3DS Lite. It'll either be a 3DS S (lol) or a 3DS XL. The 3DS possibly cannot get any thinner, it packs much more than the DS Lite but it's almost the same size. The 3DS now is actually much more powerful than any other handheld Nintendo has ever released (if rumors are to be believed - the 3DS has a dual-core processor). The thing is just the unexpectedly bad launch window (not only games but the online features weren't available at launch) which just proves that the 3DS software is simply rushed like crap. Still, I believe the hardware is there.
Nintendo designed the entire device, they easily could've made it larger or something and put a second stick on it. Or just made it so games don't need a second stick.
Just because it's "new" doesn't mean it's necessarily good.
Also, the 3DS being the &q
uot;most powerful handheld Nintendo has ever made"? Isn't that just completely redundant? It's a new handheld, they didn't realize "Eh, GBA power is enough nowadays, fuck the DS". The next console is always more powerful. Even then, the 3DS hardware isn't the Vita hardware, and I honestly think that's an issue.
It wouldn't really work. The parallax barrier is passive, and you'd have to somehow work around the physical shape of the barrier and screen, with inevitable losses. Inside the sweet spot, eyes see alternating columns of pixels and it's easy to know what goes where. Outside the sweet spot, eyes don't see alternating columns of pixels. Since the sweet spot is different for each individual (up to a point), it would be very hard to calculate what exact columns each eye sees (and plot the left/right images accordingly) once you move out of it, and you'd get blurred or dark lines at the edges of the barrier effect either way. You'd have to calibrate the thing for hours, and you'd get a crappy result overall.You may be on to something here, assuming that doing something like this wouldn't eat up too much processing power or inhibit the game developers design plans.I wonder if a game can counter that change with the camera or motion controls. Detect movement then move the game visuals to match it. That said, I have no problem staying in the 3D
all i want is nintendo to fix the wobble
Seriously, the bulky disgusting contraption that they've made to put on the 3DS defeats the purpose of a portable console. It pains me to see all the great games coming out for 3DS like Super Mario 3D World and Mario Kart because the current 3DS is so flawed. Am I the only one who couldn't care less about the gimmicky 3D and just wants to play awesome, portable games? The answer has to be a 3DS lite. Any opinions?
Whether or not you people want a 3DS lite or not, it will be released one day. I sure something similar to this thread existed when the DS phat came out.
Seriously, the bulky disgusting contraption that they've made to put on the 3DS defeats the purpose of a portable console. It pains me to see all the great games coming out for 3DS like Super Mario 3D World and Mario Kart because the current 3DS is so flawed. Am I the only one who couldn't care less about the gimmicky 3D and just wants to play awesome, portable games? The answer has to be a 3DS lite. Any opinions?
I dont understand why so many people think the 3DS needs to change (Not as many as when it released but still...) I mean, do we REALLY need it to be smaller/bigger? I have pretty large hands and I can play for hours with out cramps (most I ever had was fingers falling asleep) and does it need more power? It plays the games and it looks decent so why does it need more power? The 3DS isnt supposed to be a cammera or anything so why does it need to be anymore then its current mp? (ok I wish it was atleast 2 MP but still its not THAT important)
Really anything the 3DS needs can be put on via updates (FC IM, Video/Voice Chat/ Video recording etc.) Really all I want is november to hurry up and get here .
People thought cigarettes were safe too, ti obviously doesn't matter3D is stupid. I bet after 15 years or so they will come out with a study saying 3D has side effects. Everyone thought cellphones and microwaves were safe.
No it can't, don't be another example of gaming making you an idiot.Because the 3DS can get so much smaller.
Ninty is Ninty SONY is SONY, if there was no Vita ppl would never talk about a second analog stick, hell when the DS was out and we wanted an analog stick the quest was just how would they put it in the current design scheme. Why can't ppl just leave it alone, if your that pissed buy a Vita and change websites. Btw, has no one realized that the current market of Ninty features is for the JPN public and we're just getting features they want? Such as the FC feature, it's popular over there same for streepass, but they have a smaller country than ours. Oh and Akihabara.I agree with you, the 3DS is fundamentally flawed by design. There is the lack of a built-in second analog stick, the screen-scratching issue, the sub-par 3D effect and battery life, the low-quality cameras just to name a few problems. It's pretty surprising that Nintendo didn't realize that the 3DS was plagued by these issues during development. I would like to think that their engineers aren't that horribly incompetent. I wouldn't be surprised if they purposely skimped on some features so that they would have things to improve on in a redesign, though.
Hardware issues aren't the only thing wrong with the system, there are a number of problems with the software itself. The whole friend-code system is archaic and shouldn't have been there to begin with especially considering the WiiU won't have it, the eShop just plain sucks, the interface lacks polish (needs folders) and the friend list lacks any sort of messaging system rendering it useless. While all of these issues with the firmware itself can be fixed with a system update, I doubt this will happen knowing Nintendo but I would love to be proven wrong.
And to be honest, I doubt many people would have paid attention to the majority of these flaws if the 3DS had a solid launched. During E3, I was one of the many people who were genuinely excited for the system. If it was launched properly, I have no doubt that it would have been a hit. Sadly it was botched with a horrible launch-library, the fact that the eShop and internet browser weren't present at launch and the utter absence of proper advertising that helped the average consumer realize that it wasn't just another DS redesign. Nintendo should have waited until autumn or the holiday season before releasing the system. By then they would have been able to have some great games ready by both first and third party developers and everything (eShop, Nintendo Video, internet browser, etc.) else finished and ready for release.
This doesn't go without saying that I do think that the system will be a hit. The DS was about the same sales-wise as the 3DS until the DS Lite launched. I do think that the system needs a redesign, though. Certainly not now as that wouldn't be feasible and would be pretty much a kick in the face to existing customers but rather sometime in the near-future. The 3DS does have a lot going for it, there are a lot of great games coming for it and it's pretty damn powerful. If Nintendo manages to fix the flaws mentioned above in a redesign, the system should become a stellar hit.
There won't be so plz hold your breath while you waitWhen there is a 3DS Lite I will buy a 3DS
Yeah someone already said but I wanted to say it too....But I think it would be a waste of time since you obviously don't know anything on the subject.Whether or not you people want a 3DS lite or not, it will be released one day. I sure something similar to this thread existed when the DS phat came out.
I dont understand why so many people think the 3DS needs to change (Not as many as when it released but still...) I mean, do we REALLY need it to be smaller/bigger? I have pretty large hands and I can play for hours with out cramps (most I ever had was fingers falling asleep) and does it need more power? It plays the games and it looks decent so why does it need more power? The 3DS isnt supposed to be a cammera or anything so why does it need to be anymore then its current mp? (ok I wish it was atleast 2 MP but still its not THAT important)
Really anything the 3DS needs can be put on via updates (FC IM, Video/Voice Chat/ Video recording etc.) Really all I want is november to hurry up and get here .
well there are plenty of legitimate changes to make for the 3DS lite, battery life being one of them, sure you can have an power adapter plugged in but it really defeats the purpose of being portable and i don't really want my screen to be dim as hell to gain a hour or 2, and the screen itself has a lot of room for improvement, it doesn't need to be bigger but they could have a new one with a better 3D viewing angle and uses less power and with the new analog stick attachment coming soon it should be a no-brainer to have it built in to the 3DS lite
I dont understand why so many people think the 3DS needs to change (Not as many as when it released but still...) I mean, do we REALLY need it to be smaller/bigger? I have pretty large hands and I can play for hours with out cramps (most I ever had was fingers falling asleep) and does it need more power? It plays the games and it looks decent so why does it need more power? The 3DS isnt supposed to be a cammera or anything so why does it need to be anymore then its current mp? (ok I wish it was atleast 2 MP but still its not THAT important)
Really anything the 3DS needs can be put on via updates (FC IM, Video/Voice Chat/ Video recording etc.) Really all I want is november to hurry up and get here .
well there are plenty of legitimate changes to make for the 3DS lite, battery life being one of them, sure you can have an power adapter plugged in but it really defeats the purpose of being portable and i don't really want my screen to be dim as hell to gain a hour or 2, and the screen itself has a lot of room for improvement, it doesn't need to be bigger but they could have a new one with a better 3D viewing angle and uses less power and with the new analog stick attachment coming soon it should be a no-brainer to have it built in to the 3DS lite