sixteen-bit
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Nope, Black is better for both criteria.
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New 3DS packaging design is amazing.
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Nope, Black is better for both criteria.
Nah. At worst you could say it's "boring" but it will always be tasteful and appropriate. Does a simple black tee ever go out of style? Loud and outrageous is fun for a short time and then a few years down the road you look back and wonder what you were thinking.
Shpeshal Nick
aka Collingwood
90's overload. In a good way.
metsallica
Member
You know you're my boy sixteen-bit but them's fightin' words. Or I'm just a victim of "Reggie's" irrational (AKA completely rational, sigh) withholding of white handhelds.
Omnii-chan
Member
The Black OG New 3DS packaging is amazing. Knowing the west, we will get something really plain.
pinkurocket
Member
I think the box, especially for the white version, uses a very nice colour palette that will stand the test of time. Nintendo's packaging has been slacking this generation. The Wii was amazing, the 3DS and Wii U are kind of forgettable.
It's not because it uses colour and patterns that it's tacky and childish. Even the XL box has some quirky type going on that reads very well. I for one welcome this evolution for Nintendo's design language. It suits them and shows their uniqueness compared to the competition. If any 'serious gamer' finds this off-putting, I don't think they were going to ever buy a Nintendo console anyway. I've shared pics of the boxes with *cough* casual scum and everyone responded extremely positively, these are the ppl that bought a 3DS for Animal Crossing, Pokémon & Tomodachi Life. Appealing to that market is smart.
It's not because it uses colour and patterns that it's tacky and childish. Even the XL box has some quirky type going on that reads very well. I for one welcome this evolution for Nintendo's design language. It suits them and shows their uniqueness compared to the competition. If any 'serious gamer' finds this off-putting, I don't think they were going to ever buy a Nintendo console anyway. I've shared pics of the boxes with *cough* casual scum and everyone responded extremely positively, these are the ppl that bought a 3DS for Animal Crossing, Pokémon & Tomodachi Life. Appealing to that market is smart.
MasterSheen
Member
What's amazing about a white console on a white background?
the LL version is the "no fun allowed" version
- no colors in the box
- No colored buttons
- No pretty faceplates
pinkurocket
Member
Just the simplicity of it all. The design of the Wii looks great, and then that logo is so striking. Really, this is beautiful to me:
Well, I guess besides that Wii Sports sticker.
ActStriker
Member
You would be using the Japanese eShop, yes.
sixteen-bit
Member
Oh you...
Mr Angry Face?
American Kirby
Solid SOAP
Member
Looks great! Even the XL box is extremely inviting, it's interesting how they're box stylistically different considering the different demographics each are meant to sell to. The regular New 3DS is meant to best be held by children, so it's extremely vibrant and colorful. Meanwhile, the XL box is a bit more subdued with its color choices, simply showing the system itself without any wacky pictures or anything. I like both, they both look great.
These new 3DS' give me hope that the system will last a little bit longer, hopefully pushing Nintendo to find a reason to make a Majora's Mask 3D. I've never wanted a remake or remastering of a game more than this
These new 3DS' give me hope that the system will last a little bit longer, hopefully pushing Nintendo to find a reason to make a Majora's Mask 3D. I've never wanted a remake or remastering of a game more than this
