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[Jo Shishido's Cheeks]

C-C-C-Combo breaker!
I've spent over a day with the XL now and I prefer it in every way to the original 3DS.

 

[kobashi100]

Ah, cheers. Forgot it was releasing next month.

Are games like Super Mario Land on the eShop? I'd like to run through some of those titles.

NSMB2 will be the first 3DS retail game to go up on eshop. I am guessing other titles will go up also though.

 

[gogojira]

Offensively awful if widespread.

Pretty much. Despite initial reservations, I was going to pick up an XL and in fact I was going to go pre-order today. I don't think I will if the screen scratching is an issue with this design, too.

I'll be keeping an eye on it leading into launch to make sure it's not just an isolated incident. I thought the rubber bumps on the top screen were supposed to protect it.

 

[Santiako]

So glad I picked up the silver one, I don't like the white.

 

[dallow_bg]

I got my blue unit today and the thing is huge. The blue looks much nicer in person, it's a mettalic-ish finish, a bit like the coloured iPod nanos. While the glossy finish of the original 3DS might look nicer, the new matte material feels much better, it gives a firmer grip and doesn't collect finger prints.

Build quality is a lot better and it feels much nicer in the hands than the original 3DS. The buttons are softer and the rounded edges no longer hurt after holding the thing for a while. The circle pad also feels much nicer and softer and is not as wobbly as the original one.

The screens are obviously huge in comparison to the original unit but the low res is noticeable at first, they simply don't look as sharp. That also depends on the game though, low res textures in OOT are more obvious while RE: Revelations looks every bit as impressive on the big screen, for example. When playing the difference is huge though, sometimes bigger is indeed better. ;-) 3D looks a bit better and more immersive to me, viewing angles are also improved, not by a great deal though.

All in all, it's a great upgrade and I would definitely get this one over the original unit if you're on the fence. It is huge though, keep that in mind if you really want a pocketable system.

Some pics:

http://i.imgur.com/egO4o.jpg[IMG]

[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/B24HZ.jpg[IMG]

[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/4KonN.jpg[IMG]

[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/sJ0yZ.jpg[IMG][/QUOTE]Lovely pictures. Thank you.

 

[War Peaceman]

Just like the white DS Lite, the white 3DS looks great in promotional shots but in day to day usage it will not look great. Blue all the way.


Thanks for all the great pictures and feedback people are giving, by the way.

 

[Synless]

I got my white 3DS LL about an hour ago, with NSMB2 and a case. Here are a bunch of pics, showing it up against the 3DS and the white Vita.

So far I like it better than the original 3DS, but the dpad position still isn't too comfortable which is a bummer. The Vita blows it away in this regard (and in many others). It is much lighter than I thought it would be, and it feels very well balanced. There is a yellowish hue to the screens, as others have mentioned, but it doesn't matter much once you start playing a game.

I do not in any way care for white systems (though I once bought the white DS) and this really isn't the thread to say this, but holy fuck is the white Vita one of the sexiest handhelds ever!!! Also, all these XLs have made me have a uncravable need for a revision I didn't want. I wish Blue and Red were not the only colors available in the U.S. because I will not be buying either of those colors.

 

[NeoRausch]

Mine is not scratched and has no dead pixels or anything. Just saying.

oh and mutant mudds looks AWESOME on dat screen!

 

[Canis lupus]

That white XL and Vita looking good!

 

[marc^o^]

Mine is not scratched and has no dead pixels or anything. Just saying.

oh and mutant mudds looks AWESOME on dat screen!

Mine is not scratched yet, but I have 4 tiny points on each side, and on my 3DS it eventually formed 2 lines. I won't take any risk this time. I love the XL, it's a big improvement over the previous model. How Nintendo let such a flaw persist is beyond me, at least this time I'm warned and I'll fix it myself before it's too late.

 

[DaxMedFlax]

Mine is not scratched and has no dead pixels or anything. Just saying.

oh and mutant mudds looks AWESOME on dat screen!

Yeah Mutant Mudds does indeed look awesome. God damn these faulty pixels! I just wanna transfer stuff and get playing, but since that can only be done once per 7 days I have to wait till I get a replacement unit.

Anyone know what kind of policy Gamestop has regarding pixel issues?

 

[Ken Masters]

Yeah I agree, don't see all the fuss with the white one.

white is the classic handheld color

 

[bitoriginal]

So yeah, just picked mine up. Theres definitely a noticeable yellow tint to the top screen... are they all like this?

 

[Jo Shishido's Cheeks]

Mine is not scratched and has no dead pixels or anything. Just saying.

oh and mutant mudds looks AWESOME on dat screen!

Mighty Switch Force too. Oh lawd!

 

[marc^o^]

Mighty Switch Force too. Oh lawd!

This. And Zen Pinball was meant for the XL, tables looked so small, now it's awesome.

 

[Canis lupus]

So yeah, just picked mine up. Theres definitely a noticeable yellow tint to the top screen... are they all like this?

Honestly I dont notice such a thing when I watch videos of it on YT.

 

[Midnight Believer]

Not sure if it has been mentioned or noticed but the 3DS XL circle pad isn't actually exactly the same as 3DS or CPP one,

it is now completely curved around the edges rather than having a flat outline as before,
it gives slightly more room for the thumb to rest on but is barely noticeable,
the colour is also a bit more grey now.

 

[NeoRausch]

Anyone know what kind of policy Gamestop has regarding pixel issues?

You just bought it. You can return it for whatever reason you want.

Mighty Switch Force too. Oh lawd!

Oh shit!

This. And Zen Pinball was meant for the XL, tables looked so small, now it's awesome.

ooohhhh shiiiit!

i need to start playing more games on that lovely thing. Had no time till now.

 

[Nibel]

White Vita and White 3DS XL

:bow

 

[The Boat]

Mine is not scratched yet, but I have 4 tiny points on each side, and on my 3DS it eventually formed 2 lines. I won't take any risk this time. I love the XL, it's a big improvement over the previous model. How Nintendo let such a flaw persist is beyond me, at least this time I'm warned and I'll fix it myself before it's too late.

Don't the dots go away if you wipe the screen? It's important to make the distinction. My 3DS has marks, but they easily go away.

 

[cw_sasuke]

Damn some games just look amazing on the XL. Played around for a couple hours now and im more than impressed, this is indeed the much needed 3DS upgrade. Played Revelations, Dead or Alive, Kingdom Hearts, Ambassador titles and tried out the Pokemon 3D Apps. Just amazing how it looks. Especially titles like Dead or Alive really benefit from the bigger screens, now they really feel like you are playing the proper console game just on a portable.

For KH its way easier to keep track of thing happening on the screens, now that its. Im really impressed by the system, didnt expected that. Impossible for me to go back now. Seems like the 3D is also easier on the eyes with the XL, feeling goof. Played for around 2h and the battery bar is still full, obviously they improved it.

btw. Every 3DS XL owner should rewatch the e3 2012 Paper Mario 3D Trailer. Daaaaamn....

 

[RPGCrazied]

Can anyone post a screen of Dragon Quest IX in full mode?

 

[IrishNinja]

white is the classic handheld color

no, you're thinking of gray. that comes later.

btw. Every 3DS XL owner should rewatch the e3 2012 Paper Mario 3D Trailer. Daaaaamn....

okay, im gonna have to remember this.

 

[Gunsmithx]

no, you're thinking of gray. that comes later.

grey is good! (see if you catch that reference)

I went from not being very interested in this to wanting one really badly, also nice to know it's basically the size of the dsi xl, loved mine. really hoping it's true some NA dealers have them already cause someone will break street date. I'll have to finally pick up theaterythem to go along with this now.

 

[Risgroo]

Shitty iPhone pics ahoy!
Damn that's a sexy beast, feels great as well.

 

[Galdelico]

Just out of curiosity, could anyone with DoA Dimensions and the XL kindly post some pics of the game running on the bigger screen?

I really wanted to see it in motion this morning but I forgot to bring the card with me so I didn't have the chance.

 

[Robin64]

After a day with it, and actually playing some games, I've gotten used to the low PPI. The size of the screen more than makes up for it, and that size helps with the 3D effect too. An unfortunate tradeoff, but one I am now warming up to.

And yeah, the "warm" screen makes the colours a lot more vibrant in games. Don't judge it based on a pure white static background.

 

[MoogleWizard]

Two more pics to show the difference between the screens, it really is massive:

 

[dallow_bg]

Less fog effects on XL confirmed.

 

[MoogleWizard]

Less fog effects on XL confirmed.

Nah, the one on the right is the demo, which isn't from the final version of the game I guess.

 

[dallow_bg]

Nah, the one on the left is the demo, which isn't from the final version of the game I guess.

I'm obviously kidding...

 

[Robso]

Has anybody bought any screen protectors in the UK as yet?

 

[Artemisia]

My unboxing of the white one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVmGClpxHzk

The unboxing part is a bit crappy but I show off a DS game in both view modes and a 3DS game if you are interested in seeing that stuff.

Thanks for the video!

Monster Hunter looked quite good.

I'm pretty sure I'll buy the XL

 

[The perfect Dark]

Bought a blue 3DS XL and this thing is awesome! I like it more than the vita and my old 3DS!

 

[AndyMoogle]

Yellowish tint on the screens UGH! Can't stand that. Another reason to wait I guess.

You'll wait forever then, most likely.

complaints about the yellow/piss filter, which pic are you referring to? it doesnt look bad in those white shots.

im hoping it's easier in person too. here's to gamestop demo units soon?

I don't notice it at all while playing games. In fact, other than the worse image quality due to bigger pixels, I prefer these screens to the 3DS ones.

Bad news guys, 3DS XL seems just as vulnerable to scratches as the previous model. I noticed two lines of dots on the sides after merely 2 days.

I don't know how Nintendo could not have made this a priority in their fix list, this is just wrong. Guess I'll have to stick something on the upper half to prevent it getting worse. Any advice is welcome (besides the x360 option as I don't have one).

Are you sure it wasn't there from the start? Like I said earlier in this thread, I can't see how the bottom screen would leave marks like that. A solid line is one thing, but random dots? That doesn't make sense at all.

 

[luffeN]

Just bought mine yesterday. Reply to this message to get a club nintendo PIN#

 

[Reluctant-Hero]

Just bought mine yesterday. Reply to this message to get a club nintendo PIN#

Hi!

Edit: I can use the PIN# on the US site once it's released here, right?

 

[luffeN]

Hi!

Edit: I can use the PIN# on the US site once it's released here, right?

If someone can answer that then you can have the code

 

[dino1980]

Just bought mine yesterday. Reply to this message to get a club nintendo PIN#

Reply

 

[NFreak]

I doubt you'd be able to use an European CN code on the US Club Nintendo site.

 

[dino1980]

If someone can answer that then you can have the code

Doesnt work

http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/997614-/61469662

 

[CrunchinJelly]

So yeah, just picked mine up. Theres definitely a noticeable yellow tint to the top screen... are they all like this?

Yes.

 

[brandonh83]

Nintendo, you can have my money, when you release the white in NA. But not until. Take it or leave it.

 

[Reluctant-Hero]

Reply

Doesnt work

http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/997614-/61469662

Well settles it, I guess you're the runner up.

Nintendo, you can have my money, when you release the white in NA. But not until. Take it or leave it.

My thoughts exactly. Damn them for only providing Red & Blue!

 

[SteeloDMZ]

My brain can't comprehend why Nintendo, apparently, didn't fix the screen scratching issue.

I love my 3DS, but as minor as it is, it fucking pisses my off seeing those 2 awful marks on the top screen, even though I have a screen protector on.

 

[Santiako]

If someone can answer that then you can have the code

It doesn't work on the US one.

So yeah, just picked mine up. Theres definitely a noticeable yellow tint to the top screen... are they all like this?

Remember to turn off the power saving mode to aleviate this.

 

[dino1980]

Well settles it, I guess you're the runner up.



My thoughts exactly. Damn them for only providing Red & Blue!

Yeah Thanks!

 

[AndyMoogle]

My brain can't comprehend why Nintendo, apparently, didn't fix the screen scratching issue.

I love my 3DS, but as minor as it is, it fucking pisses my off seeing those 2 awful marks on the top screen, even though I have a screen protector on.

I think the marks is something that happens during the manufacturing process. The bottom screen won't leave marks like that, it would leave a straight line; like it did on the 3DS.

 

[EhrgeizVII]

So a buddy of mine is manager at a gamestore in Holland (Nedgame), and he had to open up 5 (!) different 3DS XL's to find one that wasn't damaged. Two of them had loose hinges and the other two had the scratches on the screen.

I'm going to wait until Nintendo fixes their shit.

 

[lowrider007]

Wasn't planning to but just picked up the last silver one at my local Argos store, God this thing is massive, the 3D effect looks at lot better imo just off the menu, haven't tried any games yet, just going to attempt a system transfer.