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[Distresssss]

I've considered getting a Jap 3DSLL before Smash launches for it since it comes out like two and a half weeks earlier.

I figure I'll get my fun in and then sell it when the NA version comes out.

 

[Fritz]

I still don't get why N isn't bringing more colors or LEs to the west. All things considered, North America is still a huge market. Are they afraid it might not do good? What are they waiting for?

That white 3DS LL... God, that would make me buy a 3rd 3DS.

Just look at this thing.

HOT!!

Is that a plain 3DS LL? I still got my launch 3DS and it's almost as fugly as the original DS. Might have to jump.

 

[ACESmkII]

I still don't get why N isn't bringing more colors or LEs to the west. All things considered, North America is still a huge market. Are they afraid it might not do good? What are they waiting for?

That white 3DS LL... God, that would make me buy a 3rd 3DS.

Just look at this thing.

Amazing but this looks more grey than white.

I'm almost tempted to order one right now.

 

[Gillian Seed]

I love my Zelda 3DS, but some of these look beautiful! My favorite is the Silver Mario and Luigi edition though:

The back is the best part:

 

[antennaehead]

This thread is full of 3DS porn!

 

[CompC]

Well since this seems to be a "Share your 3DS" thread now, here's mine. It's a plain old black NA 3DS but I made a custom skin for it.

 

[sixteen-bit]

Yeah... I got swung in myself:

JP Tomodachi Life
EU Luigi Anniversary
US No Frills Bluey

*shakes fist at Nintendo*

Your top JP eshop priority (as was mine) must be:

An absolute crime it still hasn't been released in other regions.

Outrun is my favorite game, bootleg generic car or not.

Hope this gets a Western release.

 

[Draconestra]

I actually have the Japanese Lizardon Edition. I've only turned it on once, what am I missing out on GAF?

 

[clem84]

HOT!!

Is that a plain 3DS LL? I still got my launch 3DS and it's almost as fugly as the original DS. Might have to jump.

Yup. Plain white.

I love my Zelda 3DS, but some of these look beautiful! My favorite is the Silver Mario and Luigi edition though:

The back is the best part:

Beautiful!

 

[Ceallach]

That SRW one is really cool too. That's the grid that the strategy part of the game takes place on, right? It's a fantastic idea, using the battlefield as a pattern for the design of the system. No units on it... just the setting. That's really cool.

It is. It came with some stickers of units you could place on it too, but I cant see why anyone would do that

 

[rjc571]

If you like Zone of the Enders, be sure to check out Rinkou no Lantse

 

[Sammy Samusu]

"I already have Yokai Watch 2."

/fumes

I'd get Girls RPG and Time Traveler from Level 5, Ex Troopers from Capcom, Dragon Quest from Square and Super Robot Wars from Namco!

And of course many others!

 

[OldGangWarily]

I actually have the Japanese Lizardon Edition. I've only turned it on once, what am I missing out on GAF?

WOW! Pretty awesome.

I got a plain old white LL as well. Currently playing through the new Taiko no Tatsujin game.

 

[Dr. Buni]

I actually have the Japanese Lizardon Edition. I've only turned it on once, what am I missing out on GAF?

Great color scheme. I would buy one if it was Delphox or maybe Infernape instead of Charizard (and if it was released around here, as well).

 

[L.O.R.D]

Welcome to awesomeness. Absolutely love my Orange 3DS LL.

Also make sure to download your free game if you haven't already:
http://www.nintendo.co.jp/campaign/3dsLL2014/

i have the Zelda 3DSXL , and i am still so jelly at you

 

[TheCongressman1]

Why can't they just release solid colors, especially in NA? That's all that is stopping me.

 

[Castcoder]

My friend was in Japan and hunted down some things for me, including a used Orange/Black 3DS LL for $140, Monster Hunter 4 (new) $20, and 5000 yen eShop card for when Smash comes out. I'd like to know what else I should get. I don't read Japanese.

Spoiler

Yet

 

[zeromcd73]

My friend was in Japan and hunted down some things for me, including a used Orange/Black 3DS LL for $140, Monster Hunter 4 (new) $20, and 5000 yen eShop card for when Smash comes out. I'd like to know what else I should get. I don't read Japanese.

Spoiler

Yet

Youkai Watch and Dragon Quest VII

 

[entremet]

Why can't they just release solid colors, especially in NA? That's all that is stopping me.

USA is too spread out, so Nintendo needs to limited SKUs. Big retailers don't like a lot of SKUs. Japan is more dense so more manageable.

 

[RangerBAD]

Welcome to awesomeness. Absolutely love my Orange 3DS LL.

Also make sure to download your free game if you haven't already:
http://www.nintendo.co.jp/campaign/3dsLL2014/

I want colored buttons too. ; ;

 

[Meffer]

USA is too spread out, so Nintendo needs to limited SKUs. Big retailers don't like a lot of SKUs. Japan is more dense so more manageable.

Then they can sell unique ones online. That's a valid option.

 

[Drago]

Welcome to awesomeness. Absolutely love my Orange 3DS LL.

Also make sure to download your free game if you haven't already:
http://www.nintendo.co.jp/campaign/3dsLL2014/

Oh man...

I usually am not a fan of two-tone electronics, but this is gorgeous. Super jealous.

And you have Club Nintendo Picross, too! D:

 

[zeromcd73]

I want colored buttons too. ; ;

They're so good

I'm also a huge fan of gloss which made the choice to get one of these even easier. Never liked the feel or look of matte.

And you have Club Nintendo Picross, too! D:

They're not my photos. I have a terrible camera so used the photos on amazon Japan

 

[Drago]

They're not my photos. I have a terrible camera so used the photos on amazon Japan

That only makes it hurt slightly less.

 

[random25]

Damn those good-looking Japanese 3DS LLs...

I would love to get my hands on a plain white one. I would've bought the XL pink one just because of its white body. Sadly, I really prefer overall white. Guess I'll settle for my regular blue XL one until something new comes along...

The orange + black one is pretty awesome too. Wish the NA versions have more standard color options for XL.

 

[PumpkinSpice]

I have this sexy beast:

I haven't played DQM 1 or 2 yet, but I've played Ace Attorney 1&2 (3DS version, in English) and I'm 40 hours into Dragon Quest VII.

For those of you that are curious, if you played the original and know how to read Katakana, Dragon Quest VII is very doable despite being in Japanese.

 

[ElectricKaibutsu]

I have this sexy beast:

I haven't played DQM 1 or 2 yet, but I've played Ace Attorney 1&2 (3DS version, in English) and I'm 40 hours into Dragon Quest VII.

For those of you that are curious, if you played the original and know how to read Katakana, Dragon Quest VII is very doable despite being in Japanese.

I've never play a DQ game. Would VII be a good entry into the series?

 

[Cody_D165]

Welcome to awesomeness. Absolutely love my Orange 3DS LL.

Also make sure to download your free game if you haven't already:
http://www.nintendo.co.jp/campaign/3dsLL2014/

goddamn

NOA WHAT ARE YOU DOING

 

[Artorias]

Also make sure to download your free game if you haven't already:
http://www.nintendo.co.jp/campaign/3dsLL2014/

Can anyone tell me how to claim this free game? I've got a new JP 3DS LL, but its a DQM2 bundle, will that work? I can fumble through menu's just fine but I can't read any Japanese whatsoever.

 

[ladyluthien]

I decided to take a couple better pictures of my 3DSLL. I only have an iPhone, so the quality isn't the greatest!
The last pic is of my NA 3DSXL and JP 3DSLL.

 

[PumpkinSpice]

Can anyone tell me how to claim this free game? I've got a new JP 3DS LL, but its a DQM2 bundle, will that work? I can fumble through menu's just fine but I can't read any Japanese whatsoever.

No. As far as I can tell a coupon comes from either the retailer or in the box for this promo, and you dont get one for the DQM2 bundle.

 

[rjc571]

Can anyone tell me how to claim this free game? I've got a new JP 3DS LL, but its a DQM2 bundle, will that work? I can fumble through menu's just fine but I can't read any Japanese whatsoever.

Just do a google translate on http://club.nintendo.jp/ and register your system from there. Last year when Nintendo Japan was doing a promotion, I managed to sign up, register my 2 retail games, and got a free download code for Ocarina of Time 3D! The translation was good enough that I was able to figure out what I was doing without too much issue. Only problem I remember was that you were forced to use Japanese characters for your real name (not your username), so I just put in some random Kanji.

EDIT: Oh it's not a Club Nintendo thing? Never mind, then.

 

[Draconestra]

Great color scheme. I would buy one if it was Delphox or maybe Infernape instead of Charizard (and if it was released around here, as well).

Tell me about it. I was thinking of possibly getting a mobo from a broken 3DS on eBay, and switching it out, but I don't want to accidentally break the thing.

While I could use it to get japanese games, I don't know much japanese to get around. Haha.

 

[Artorias]

No. As far as I can tell a coupon comes from either the retailer or in the box for this promo, and you dont get one for the DQM2 bundle.

Damn, thanks anyway!

This thread got me to set it up a bit at least. I got my wifi connected and I'm trying to set up an eshop account. I'm sure its going to be a headache but I need to do it.

 

[illadelph]

Welcome to awesomeness. Absolutely love my Orange 3DS LL.

Also make sure to download your free game if you haven't already:
http://www.nintendo.co.jp/campaign/3dsLL2014/

as a Flyers fan, I need this.

JUST LOOK AT IT

 

[ladyluthien]

Damn, thanks anyway!

This thread got me to set it up a bit at least. I got my wifi connected and I'm trying to set up an eshop account. I'm sure its going to be a headache but I need to do it.

What I did was watch a YouTube video on setting up the e-shop in English and kind of just followed the same button patterns. That might help make a little sense LOL

 

[Artorias]

What I did was watch a YouTube video on setting up the e-shop in English and kind of just followed the same button patterns. If that makes any sense LOL

I did the same, I got the eshop set up but do I need an address in there to make purchases? I assume they won't take a US credit card, so I need points cards anyway right?

 

[Sigismundo]

I am honestly extremely tempted to import this and transfer the guts from my current white XL into it.

 

[ladyluthien]

I did the same, I got the eshop set up but do I need an address in there to make purchases? I assume they won't take a US credit card, so I need points cards anyway right?

I don't remember having to put an address. I've use my American debit card and its worked completely fine I've made purchases a few times already also.
You do have to watch out for international rate fees or whatever it's called. It was only a couple dollars for me, but keep that in mind!

Edit: If you prefer to use just prepaid cards, I like using japan-codes.com
They charge a service fee on top, but you usually get the code by the end of the day. I use them for iTunes giftcards.

 

[Artorias]

I don't remember having to put an address. I've use my American debit card and its worked completely fine I've made purchases a few times already also.
You do have to watch out for international rate fees or whatever it's called. It was only a couple dollars for me, but keep that in mind!

No way! I really didn't think that would be an option, I'm so pumped. Hopefully I can get a few VC releases and play with it later. They have some amazing classics on there.

 

[Meffer]

What is the best site to buy a 3DS LL, when it comes shipping prices and such? I just want to plan ahead so I can save up for one along with games. I live in North Carolina, by the way.

 

[ladyluthien]

No way! I really didn't think that would be an option, I'm so pumped. Hopefully I can get a few VC releases and play with it later. They have some amazing classics on there.

Yeah, I was super excited when I tried it out. It makes things sooooo much easier!
Now, I know that my debit is a visa, so that might be another restriction the e-shop has is that it only takes certain types of credit cards. I'm not sure which though lol :-|

EDIT: I have to word myself better lmao, but I know it accepts my Visa card, I'm not sure which types it doesn't.

 

[mattiewheels]

I bought a pink 3DXL here in the US, because I figured buying the white outer shells from a reseller wouldn't be too hard. But it's literally impossible to find white XL shells anywhere, I don't understand why they're just not available somewhere.

 

[Sammy Samusu]

What is the best site to buy a 3DS LL, when it comes shipping prices and such? I just want to plan ahead so I can save up for one along with games. I live in North Carolina, by the way.

Nippon Yasan probably, I remember they had the best prices when MH4 came out.

 

[Meffer]

Nippon Yasan probably, I remember they had the best prices when MH4 came out.

I just made an account there now; these prices are excellent hahaha!

 

[Boogiepop]

I have this sexy beast:

I haven't played DQM 1 or 2 yet, but I've played Ace Attorney 1&2 (3DS version, in English) and I'm 40 hours into Dragon Quest VII.

For those of you that are curious, if you played the original and know how to read Katakana, Dragon Quest VII is very doable despite being in Japanese.

Oh man, that thing is beautiful!

 

[RiverShell]

Nippon Yasan probably, I remember they had the best prices when MH4 came out.

I'll second Nippon Yasan, that's where I purchased mine as it was the cheapest option.

 

[Meffer]

They made a Medabots RPG on the 3DS?! http://www.nippon-yasan.com/japanese-video-games-nintendo-3ds/7501-3ds-medabots-8-kabuto-ver.html
Dude, I want that so bad!

 

[ghibli99]

Your top JP eshop priority (as was mine) must be:

An absolute crime it still hasn't been released in other regions.

I know they had to, but I hate that the car looks different.

 

[Rimon-hanit]

you could've gotten this beautiful Korin style 3DS.

Spoiler

I'm stupid and like to spend money