Hardware [Poll] Switch New 3DS XL for New 2DS XL (design)

[Seliph]

and a more accessible stylus... seriously nintendo, why?

I didn't really have a problem with the stylus really although the power button was a bit finnicky at times

 

[Glitchk0ud1001]

I already have 3DS XL.
i need the standard small N3DS,no more XL for me.

 

[VzUh]

I didn't really have a problem with the stylus really although the power button was a bit finnicky at times

also that. I couldn't hate more the power button location, it's just stupid

 

[CeeDee]

I would if it wasn't gonna be a pain in the ass to hack. It looks nice.

Luckily, I legally have 4 Swords, so maybe...

 

[DKB]

I would if it wasn't gonna be a pain in the ass to hack. It looks nice.

Luckily, I legally have 4 Swords, so maybe...

But I thought they already hacked it with a magnet.

 

[VzUh]

But I thought they already hacked it with a magnet.

afaik the magnethax it's not released yet

 

[DKB]

afaik the magnethax it's not released yet

Neither is the New 2DS XL.

 

[VzUh]

Neither is the New 2DS XL.

the n2dsxl is actually released, at least in australia
https://www.nintendo.com.au/new-nin...to-launch-in-australia-new-zealand-on-june-15

 

[DKB]

the n2dsxl is actually released, at least in australia
https://www.nintendo.com.au/new-nin...to-launch-in-australia-new-zealand-on-june-15

oh

DAMN IT NOBODY GIVES A DAMN ABOUT AUSTRALIA

 

[VzUh]

oh

DAMN IT NOBODY GIVES A DAMN ABOUT AUSTRALIA

don't say that, you'll make cry @Quantumcat xD (she fought and lost the battle for the first n2ds pirated in the world)

 

[pixelmasher]

don't say that, you'll make cry @Quantumcat xD (she fought and lost the battle for the first n2ds pirated in the world)

It was a brave fight. She just didn't have access to a dev unit. Probably the first consumer one hacked (at work).

 

[Quantumcat]

oh

DAMN IT NOBODY GIVES A DAMN ABOUT AUSTRALIA

There's lots of Aussie members here, so watch out

 

[Xiphiidae]

You dislike the new 3ds xl's design? I thought it was really nice although I'd prefer it in matte and if it had a more accessible sd card.

Sorry, that was a mistype. I dislike the New 2DS XL's design

 

[Quantumcat]

Sorry, that was a mistype. I dislike the New 2DS XL's design

Have you tried it yet? It's not bad. I'm not going to transfer back after the seven day transfer cool-down, and will just keep using it.

 

[zoogie]

I think by far it's the most comfortable 3ds model. The style isn't bad either.
What really impresses me about it visually is that, when open, it's all screen and it's light as a feather -- it almost feels hollow. It's a medium sized system with gigantic screens.

Another thing that some have mentioned is the position of the speakers. I tend to put my palms around the corners yet the sound holes still aren't completely obstructed and the sound gets through fine. You can also feel the sound vibrations which adds a cool pseudo-haptic feedback to it.

 

[Patxinco]

If Nintendo would sell again N3DS non XL in my country, i'll consider buying one.
Until then, n2DSXL is the cheapest solution.

 

[Quantumcat]

I think by far it's the most comfortable 3ds model. The style isn't bad either.
What really impresses me about it visually is that, when open, it's all screen and it's light as a feather -- it almost feels hollow. It's a medium sized system with gigantic screens.

Another thing that some have mentioned is the position of the speakers. I tend to put my palms around the corners yet the sound holes still aren't completely obstructed and the sound gets through fine. You can also feel the sound vibrations which adds a cool pseudo-haptic feedback to it.

I haven't compared it directly with other models in terms of the speakers but I think they have lost some volume. Can't be helped though, if they wanted to move stuff out of the top screen.

What I'm wondering is, how do you even open up the top screen? There are no screws on the inside, and the back won't slide off (the edges are curved so the bottom part near the hinge catches). I was thinking it would be a lot easier to do case swaps etc with it since there's a lot less "stuff" to force down the hinge slots.

 

[zoogie]

I haven't compared it directly with other models in terms of the speakers but I think they have lost some volume. Can't be helped though, if they wanted to move stuff out of the top screen.

What I'm wondering is, how do you even open up the top screen? There are no screws on the inside, and the back won't slide off (the edges are curved so the bottom part near the hinge catches). I was thinking it would be a lot easier to do case swaps etc with it since there's a lot less "stuff" to force down the hinge slots.

I'm the wrong person to ask about that, lol. The only system I've taken apart is a 3dsXL for a hardmod and that experience terrified me.

Can't wait until someone hardware-oriented gets a hold of a new2ds and tears into it in the name of science and nice pictures.

 

[Quantumcat]

I'm the wrong person to ask about that, lol. The only system I've taken apart is a 3dsXL for a hardmod and that experience terrified me.

Can't wait until someone hardware-oriented gets a hold of a new2ds and tears into it in the name of science and nice pictures.

I think we need to keep an eye on this page (it's only a stub so far): https://www.ifixit.com/Device/New_Nintendo_2DS_XL

 

[Gamelogic]

I seriously doubt the existing 3DS top screens will be compatible with the N2DSXL, so good luck with that.

Well lol...I meant that when I purchase my n3DS XL.