Hm, I hope so. I'm a bit paranoid when it comes to new hardware, I've had a lot of problems in the past with faulty machines. So I tend to get a bit nutty when it comes to new stuff.
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3DS XL First Impressions/Previews
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Hm, I hope so. I'm a bit paranoid when it comes to new hardware, I've had a lot of problems in the past with faulty machines. So I tend to get a bit nutty when it comes to new stuff.
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Sweet, I don't want to lose my petit computer stuff
blu
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dsi vs dsi XL had the exact same issue. I don't think anybody's been particularly offended by that.
Saint Gregory
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My original DSfat had yellow screens and Nintendo let me exchange twice before I got one with non-yellow screens. They even paid for the shipping but that was back in 2005 so who knows how they handle these issues now.
My DSiXL screens were a little yellow but they were at least the same color temperature. Honestly, if I'd bought from Best Buy instead of Amazon I probably would have tried to exchange it.
eighty(one)
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Couldn't the darker hue also be the new anti glare filters/coating?
blu
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My dsi has same-temperature screens. My XL has a notably warmer bottom screen, whereas the top one's temp is the same as dsi's. The XL's view angles trounce the dsi's though (or heck, any other ds' view angles).
Saint Gregory
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I'm really not sure but as others have mentioned Nintendo buys screens from multiple sources so there isn't much consistency to whether you get cool or warm screens. It looks terrible when the two types of screens get mixed which is why I kept exchanging my DSfats.
We have seen plently of pix of 3DSXLs with cool screens though so we know for sure that they exist. I'm planning on picking up mine from Best Buy and I''ll definitely be bring it back for another if I'm not happy with the screens.
Edit: I quoted before your edit
That would have driven me nuts, Nintendo should really look out for issues like that.
Hero of Legend
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Saint Gregory
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Here's an example of my DSi XL screens. Too bad I don't have my DSi or 3DS on this trip for side-by-side.
I definitely prefer warmer screens, as they get vibrant colors. Only issue is when there's a huge disparity between the two screens. If it's consistent, it's just like incandescent 'white' light -- your eyes adapt to the color diff, making it a nonissue. I'm gonna tough it out w/ the JP version I'm importing but the US ver I'll likely buy from Best Buy so I can exchange if panels are drastically different.
Canis lupus
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Yellow?
Yes, it's very noticeable, the whites look a bit more yellowish but the rest of the colours look much more vibrant.
Daydream Sequence
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The hardest part about moving from a DSi to a DSIXL was the shitty yellow screens on the XL. Not only that, but the touch screen coating made the lower screen appear darker than the top.
They got so many complaints that Nintendo had to add messages on their support page explaining why the screens look that way. Blech. If the 3DS XL is as yellow as the DSiXL, I will not be pleased.
Amazon's exchange policy is amazing. You were silly for not using it.
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I never noticed yellow screens on my dsixl. Does the yellow just look worse in photos or something?
You're in for a treat. i did it earlier with the demo and now I want to buy the game.
Sammy Samusu
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I see you have good taste.
blu
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Don't know about photos, but in person it's not so easily noticeable unless you have two white images on both screens.
Daydream Sequence
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It looks worse when you're actually using it. I much prefer bright white to yellow whites, so I loved the DSi, but hated the DSi XL's screens. But the larger screens of the XL were more important to me ultimately, so I kept it. Basically you just pick what you value more, and for me it's going to be the ability to play my games on much bigger screens. I honestly can't stand how small the 3DS screens are.
I googled. That was amazing.
Officially saturday. But most stores seem to start selling....like now.
WiiRevolution1
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Still no videos of the white version? Meh...guess I gotta wait a couple days.
I am still thinking of getting this but if I do that means that I won't be able to get a Wii U at launch. The more I think about the more I don't want to get a Wii U at launch, especially since I rarely play on home consoles anymore. Only three games are confirmed to be play only on the Wii U controller but even if it was all, the easyness of the 3DS with sleep mode stuff makes 3DS the only system I play for the most part anymore.
Then another factor is the colors. NA only gets 1 freaking color and its the color that I already have on my 3DS. I usually like to change things up, but I wouldn't mind getting the same color its just the black looks really bad on the inside of the XL.
The Blue and Red XL's look so cool and if they were actually blue and red I would probably get one but no, they have to be black on the inside of having which makes the entire thing pointless. Whats the point of having red and blue on the top and bottom if its black on the inside? For one color that might be okay, but both colors in NA aswell as even a third color in EU and JP has a black on inside, different color on outside scheme. It makes no sense, why can't they just fucking release a red and a blue model? They shouldn't have even bothered makeing red/blue/silver, theres no point to any of them when the inside is black. The black just doesn't look good on the XL. It does on my regular 3DS but not XL. I guess Matte black just doesn't look good to me.
Ugh...but those screens. I want them so bad. I just wished that they released just ONE color besides black but nope. All they released was black. Wow.
Sorry for the pointless rant its just makes no sense to me why these colors excist at all. Why didn't they just release a black model? I admit, the two color scheme does look cool but to have it on all colors? Expecially since black just does not look good on the XL? What were they thinking?
It puzzles me why they are even calling them red/blue. They are not red/blue unless they are red/blue on the inside!!!
...Maybe I just need to see it in person. Anyword in when gamestop, or any other retailer in US will get them to display? (They might not even put them on display, idk.)
I guess I can wait for a different color. What really saddens me is the fact they will probably never actually release a red/blue color. So sad since the red/blue on the black XLs look good...
I am still thinking of getting this but if I do that means that I won't be able to get a Wii U at launch. The more I think about the more I don't want to get a Wii U at launch, especially since I rarely play on home consoles anymore. Only three games are confirmed to be play only on the Wii U controller but even if it was all, the easyness of the 3DS with sleep mode stuff makes 3DS the only system I play for the most part anymore.
Then another factor is the colors. NA only gets 1 freaking color and its the color that I already have on my 3DS. I usually like to change things up, but I wouldn't mind getting the same color its just the black looks really bad on the inside of the XL.
The Blue and Red XL's look so cool and if they were actually blue and red I would probably get one but no, they have to be black on the inside of having which makes the entire thing pointless. Whats the point of having red and blue on the top and bottom if its black on the inside? For one color that might be okay, but both colors in NA aswell as even a third color in EU and JP has a black on inside, different color on outside scheme. It makes no sense, why can't they just fucking release a red and a blue model? They shouldn't have even bothered makeing red/blue/silver, theres no point to any of them when the inside is black. The black just doesn't look good on the XL. It does on my regular 3DS but not XL. I guess Matte black just doesn't look good to me.
Ugh...but those screens. I want them so bad. I just wished that they released just ONE color besides black but nope. All they released was black. Wow.
Sorry for the pointless rant its just makes no sense to me why these colors excist at all. Why didn't they just release a black model? I admit, the two color scheme does look cool but to have it on all colors? Expecially since black just does not look good on the XL? What were they thinking?
It puzzles me why they are even calling them red/blue. They are not red/blue unless they are red/blue on the inside!!!
...Maybe I just need to see it in person. Anyword in when gamestop, or any other retailer in US will get them to display? (They might not even put them on display, idk.)
I guess I can wait for a different color. What really saddens me is the fact they will probably never actually release a red/blue color. So sad since the red/blue on the black XLs look good...
kobashi100
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think I am gonna do the gamestop UK deal.
you lot are making us 3DS owners sound weak
you lot are making us 3DS owners sound weak
See. You don't need super high end amazington hardware to get awesome results at home.
it's all in the hands, time and money people and willing to spend while developing their product.
also, thanks that you read, googled and tried it.
So did I. Wow, it's so good it's actually freaky.
the bag in the head and the whisper in the end were amazing, whoa
sakipon
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Me too. I only ever notice something's up when f.lux changes the hue. 3DS won't be doing that so I doubt I'll ever have a problem.
I agree completely, WiiRevolution. I don't like any of the colors here in NA and EU.
It gets me so mad that White is exclusive to Japan and will take months to get to NA, if it ever does. The color/black models look really tacky to me. White's the only one that looks sophisticated and nice to me. I need a completely solid color before I jump in... I can wait. The normal 3DS size is good enough for me... as long as I don't see an XL in real life.
I'm just hoping for a good special edition come Christmas time.
It gets me so mad that White is exclusive to Japan and will take months to get to NA, if it ever does. The color/black models look really tacky to me. White's the only one that looks sophisticated and nice to me. I need a completely solid color before I jump in... I can wait. The normal 3DS size is good enough for me... as long as I don't see an XL in real life.
I'm just hoping for a good special edition come Christmas time.
Og damm, that was the picture o wanted to post. Sadly mine arrives tommorow.
looks fucking awesome. Is it actually bigger then a GBC screen now?
Well this is a company that releases a handheld that when you close the lid will put a honking great mark down the top screen. The 3DS is a mess as far as design goes. Both aesthetically and technically.
My Flame Red 3DS has a red tinted upper screen and a yellow tint lower screen. But it is something you just don't notice while playing and the color seems more intense.
The only thing i don't like is the fact that both screens in my 3ds don't have the same tint which is very noticeable while using the internet browser.
The only thing i don't like is the fact that both screens in my 3ds don't have the same tint which is very noticeable while using the internet browser.
The Xtortionist
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I really can't stand warm images for some reason. Is buying a 3DS XL basically going to be rolling the dice? Is there any chance to get cooler screens? If so, where would be the best place to purchase one (in the United States) so I can easily exchange it if the screens are either warm or mismatched in temp?
AndyMoogle
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I haven't seen a cool screen in pictures so far, so there probably aren't any.
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