Nintendo 3DS XL announced: has bigger screens, better battery life
Nintendo has announced a redesign of the 3DS. Primarily, the Nintendo 3DS LL is larger than the original.
The screens are 90 percent larger than the original's
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Nintendo has announced a redesign of the 3DS. Primarily, the Nintendo 3DS LL is larger than the original.-
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Yeah, not sure I get that decision
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Too soon I think. They don't want to scare people into thinking a system they buy will be obsolete in year due to hardware a hardware revision.
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Meh, only a few games used that peripheral. And that ones that did played fine without it.
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Which is why I've already bought one. I'm not trying to play call of duty on my 3DS.
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This. I don't really want handheld games where I'm controlling the camera.
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Because if you design a game to use a peripheral that has a limited install base you are really limiting your available audience. But if it was included as part of the base level of the system then many more people are available to you.
They fucked up here by not including it.
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Crap. Search failed me.
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I wouldve bought this instead of the 3ds, damnit DAMN YOU NINTENDO
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Yeah, if you play your portables mostly at home, it's probably a good idea to go with the XL. I play mine quite a bit at work, though, so it's good to have a small one you can tuck in your pocket when you have to make a sandwich.
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Your work is making sandwiches?
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Wonder if they will make the screen better in high contrast areas. Bright objects against dark backgrounds ghost like crazy on the current 3DS.
I also noticed they didn't choose to make the front of the top half black like with the 3DS. Guess they tested it further and it doesn't intefere with 3D too much?
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Two things I haven't heard anyone else mention yet, and the ghosting is REALLY obvious. Hopefully either this version fixes that or developers start to design around it. It really freaks my eyes out when it happens. And as far as the white instead of black top edge, that never made sense to me. Now I'm tempted to cover up the black frame with a white sheet of paper to see if the 3d still works. Why wouldn't it?
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Yay they moved the headphone plug-in! The old one being in the center of the front of the unit was really annoying.
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I'm not sure where the headphone jack is now. Is it still on the bottom edge, but over to the left? Like, underneath the d-pad? If so, that seems even worse. I was hoping it would be on the top by the cartridge slot.
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That's where I want it, it might even be a deal breaker for me, I'd find it extremely annoying having the cord swiping my hand when playing, very annoying.
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It's literally a 'Monster Hunter aid'. They never had any intention of using it for anything else.
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And I just bought a midnight purple 3DS for my 9-year-old nephew today. Ugh! Happy birthday, kid.
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It's new, so you're right. I probably could return it. If I see pre-orders go up for this by tomorrow, I'll do just that. Thanks!
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I don't know why people are all going "Now I can buy a 3DS because I was waiting for the revision." It's not really a revision. There is no real difference besides the fact that it is bigger which goes against the portability of it and it's going to cost $200 which is $30 more than the regular 3DS. I'm aware that they said the battery life will be better, but I'm waiting for some comparisons to judge that. Also, when this (http://www.nyko.com/products/product-detail/?name=Power+Grip+Pro) comes out, that won't really matter anyway, to me at least (for those to lazy to click the link, it's Nyko's revision of the Circle Pad Pro but slimmer and it acts like a batter pack as well.)They aren't replacing it but are going to be selling it alongside the original 3DS. So, yea, I'll stick with my original 3DS. I can actually fit that one in my pocket. If you like it bigger with more battery power, which is always a plus, get the 3DS XL.
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When the 3DS originally came out I was mildly interested but I knew Nintendo would release a second version that was somehow "better" than the first one. Even after the price drop I held off.
Vita came out and looked quite impressive. Now this is Nintendo's big revision?
I'd rather have a Vita if this is all their revision offers.-
I've been wanting to pick up a vita, but the library isn't exciting me yet. A price drop would help, and sony knows it. But their being bastards about it.
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I'm not getting this there's really no point.
I'm just gonna get the Nyko power grip pro when it comes out.
It already extends the battery life
the headphone jack will still be towards the center
image won't be stretched
you get the 2nd analog stick
it acts as a clamshell case
it has grips on the bottom so it won't cramp your hands, something the XL will still do since it's so flat.
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Sold!
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As a uk resident I will not be buying this. If the lack of a second circle pad wasnt enough the fact that it doesnt come with a power adaptor is plain insulting.
Dont care if one is £2 or £50 its just not on to sell something with a 4 hr battery life and no power lead!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!-
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Now it will be interesting to see if it sells - on the one hand a number of people know (knew) to wait for the inevitable revision. On the other hand, a number of people may not be interested because of their smart phones.
I'll be getting one at some point because I'm a Nintendo whore but I'm not in a rush or anything. I guess that says something. -
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They all do that, of course they're going to say they're not currently planning on a revision, they always do.
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it's not exactly a revision though. they will sell the 2 side by side and one will be more expensive than the other, just like the DSi and DSi XL. the XL didn't exactly become their flagship, it's a little too big for a portable device (but man, it's the best of the regular DS units by a mile)
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Zek I feel like you answered your own question....
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Just bought one 26 hours ago after seeing news for Fire Emblem on the DS. :|
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But still not ergonomic.
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I really hope you will discuss that in the next Weekend Confirmed.
I don't understand the outcry for a second analog stick.
Nintendo learned the hard way with the Wii motion plus that such drastic hardware revision is spliting the installed base. That means less revenue opportunity for devs.
The 3DS sold already 18 millions copies. Who will take the rish to develop a game for 2 analog sticks when they are already 18 millions 3DS owners... With a sngle analog stick.
That new 3DS looks sexy and can't wait to buy it.
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i know im late, but wtf..why the heck aren't they including the second stick? That is ludicrous.
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i mean, look at it, there is plenty of room even. wtf
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