Hardware Rumor on a redesign for the 3DS

[Fear Zoa]

If they do make a 3DS redesign so soon, it would be a big slap to current 3DS owners and it would certainly piss them off.

Well they did it with the first DS and the GBA. Nintendo doesn't mind slapping a few (million) people in the face if it means they're releasing something that's more likely to sell than the initial model.

The main difference being the new gba and ds were just as functional as the old ones and didn't fragment the market

 

[liban100]

Just Got MY 3ds and now this only one thing to say .....FUCK I WANT A REFUND!!!!!.........

 

[kthnxshwn]

Go get a refund then.

 

[Veho]

The main difference being the new gba and ds were just as functional as the old ones and didn't fragment the market

True, but all you need is a $10 strap-on to make the 3DS just as functional as the (inevitable) revision.

 

[Hanafuda]

.... it further diminishes the value of the 3DS since this all but guarantees a new model will be released that has two analogs.

disagree.

 

[AceWarhead]

Nintendo needs to follow Sony's lead for a change and make a phone version, a slider similar to the Xperia Play. Put Android on that and release a refreshed version every year or so. Games must be backwards-compatible for at least 2 handheld generations, so two years. Beyond that is up to the developer.

The era of long-lasting handheld generations is over, ultraportable chip technology is moving too fast and people aren't content to use the same thing for 3+ years. Not to mention that people are getting used to only carrying around one device all the time.Make a 3G version and a wifi version, keep the dual screens, have similar controls to the 3DS but with a second analog pad on the right side. Release it priced under the assumption that at least two games will be bought, at which time the sale breaks even and beyond that there's profit. The games are download-only and cost $19.99 at the maximum. They must be tied to your account, not your device. $250 for the wifi version and $50 for the 3G (on contract)... sounds good to me. Oh, and, BATTERY LIFE for a change!

i lol'ed.( this is from engadget comment)

 

[Deleted User]

If Nintendo flop on this one, I Can guarantee you that my next handheld will not be Nintendo hardware.

 

[zanfire]

^ after standing out in the freezing cold at 4am to get a Wii...and having me barely use it collecting dust, i sure as hell will be waiting a good while before i bother with the Wii-u. I wasnt let down by the DS, which is why i got the 3DS right away, but now il have to be really cautious with the next one now.

 

[chris888222]

^ after standing out in the freezing cold at 4am to get a Wii...and having me barely use it collecting dust, i sure as hell will be waiting a good while before i bother with the Wii-u. I wasnt let down by the DS, which is why i got the 3DS right away, but now il have to be really cautious with the next one now.

Pretty much this. I never really liked the Wii so I have no intentions to get the Wii U at all (although the controller is quite comfortable on the hand).

As for the DS, I simply love it. That's why I had no questions and got a 3DS straight away. I won't be cautious over the expansion slidepad (I kinda like it actually) though, but rather over Nintendo disappointing me and empty-promises if there were to be a redesign so soon.

 

[nl255]

The main difference being the new gba and ds were just as functional as the old ones and didn't fragment the market

True, but all you need is a $10 strap-on to make the 3DS just as functional as the (inevitable) revision.

And just where are you going to find a decent case that will fit the strap on version (which won't be easily removable)? Are you willing to carry a screwdriver with you so you can take it apart for storage? Besides, you know they will only make a very limited number of them and they will be VERY hard to find even a week after the new 3DS version comes out with it built in. Ever try to find the memory expansion (offical) for the Fat DS?

 

[Veho]

And just where are you going to find a decent case that will fit the strap on versionSo your argument is that the 3DS with a slide pad won't have the same gameplay functionality as the redesign because you can't find a carry case for it?

(which won't be easily removable)?Says who?

Besides, you know they will only make a very limited number of them and they will be VERY hard to find even a week after the new 3DS version comes out with it built in.

I don't know that, because I can't see into the future. Did they only make a limited number of Wii Motion Plus add-ons? Are they very hard to find, now that a Wiimote with Motion Plus already built in has come out?

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Ever try to find the memory expansion (offical) for the Fat DS?

The official memory expansion? Here you go.