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[enzo_gt]

It's still listed on the buy now page as well.

so uh, yeah it's nothing really

 

[The_Afroman]

Don't know what is happening.. but it's happening.

Nintendo man.. you never know what the F they are going to do..

 

[Hip Hop]

It's still listed on the buy now page as well.

so uh, yeah it's nothing really

True, but look at the retailers.

There is only one left for the regular 3DS.

I still don't think we're getting a revision.

Doesn't Nintendo like to do yearly revisions on their handheld?

It's time for a new model come August/October.

 

[-Horizon-]

I still don't think we're getting a revision.

 

[Piercedveil]

I really hope they do a revision which is the size of the original but with the form factor of the XL. That would be pretty cool. I'm sure they'd add some other smaller upgrades as well.

 

[Have a Nice Day]

Prepare for 3DSLite

When they just recently announced and released the 2DS?

 

[jwluther]

True, but look at the retailers.
Doesn't Nintendo like to do yearly revisions on their handheld?

It's time for a new model come August/October.

Nah that's Apple.

3DS came out in February 2011, 3DS XL came out in July 2012. Nothing in 2013.

Edit: forgot about 2DS. Doh.

 

[outunderthestars]

I have not seen a regular 3DS in a store in months.

 

[kirby_fox]

Gonna go with "it's a marketing tactic" rather than a phase out. XL is more expensive. Leads to more profit.

You can see them doing this on other pages too- the XL is always in prime location for visualization. So if a kid gets on the site and sees the XL, it becomes more appealing than the 2DS. Words like "Full 3D experience" and putting it on the left side of the screen (since we read left-->right) are pushing out the XL more.

So yeah, marketing. If I was Nintendo, I'd want the XL to sell more.

 

[-Horizon-]

True, but look at the retailers.

There is only one left for the regular 3DS.



Doesn't Nintendo like to do yearly revisions on their handheld?

It's time for a new model come August/October.

I haven't checked, I'm not sure if it's a yearly thing or it's a "whenever they feel like it" kind of thing.

 

[themagicalkitsune]

woot, my og 3ds is now exclusive.

 

[DXB-KNIGHT]

Room for one more! Maybe 3DSi?

 

[Josh7289]

I think it's more likely that there's a price drop coming for the XL (and maybe also the 2DS) that doesn't leave much room for the regular 3DS.

 

[Clefargle]

Nintendo:

Do a brushed aluminum 3DS lite with the form factor of a MacBook Air and the same screen size as the xl but better pixel density.

 

[Mike Double U]

It seems like I just got my purple 3DS days ago...

 

[clav]

Hopefully next 3DS is hingeless.

 

[Jonboy]

Please be more ergonomic! That's my one hope for any 3ds redesign. I physically can't play the og or xl for long periods. 2ds is better but there's still so much room for improvement.

 

[McDougles]

Well look at that, this has already become a news post on Dualshockers.

 

[Zeppeli]

3DS OG redesign coming, clearly.

Just in time. My XL has some physical wear so I need to upgrade.

 

[axisofweevils]

Doesn't surprise me. Nintendo adverts in magazines here in the UK haven't mentioned the 3DS OG in months. Paraphrased: "Choose 3DS XL for larger screens or the 2DS for value."

 

[Sectorseven]

What are the odds it has a 2D screen?

 

[Tripon]

A 3DS lite for $100 will get some butts moving.

 

[sixteen-bit]

new nintendo hardware at E3 confirmed?

 

[Tal Shiar Agent]

As long as they have an OmegaRuby/AlphaSapphire bundle I will be happy. I just hope that any bundle includes a physical copy of the game or I see no reason to get it short of a potentially unique paintscheme for a 3DS.

 

[Bodacious]

Well look at that, this has already become a news post on Dualshockers.

Badass. I've been leeched.

.

 

[jerry1594]

Second stick and (hopefully?) a resolution bump

 

[lemonade]

I still need to get the aqua blue 3ds. that one was bomb!

 

[Zeppeli]

I still need to get the aqua blue 3ds. that one was bomb!

The Aqua Blue OG 3DS is the ugliest piece of hardware Nintendo's ever released

 

[Mauricio_Magus]

Second stick and (hopefully?) a resolution bump

There would be no point on getting a second stick at this point, or a resolution bump.

 

[HowZatOZ]

Makes sense, why buy a vanilla 3DS when the 2DS is far superior and bigger, and the 3DS XL for larger hands.

 

[Insaniac]

I'm ready for 3DS Lite

 

[TheCongressman1]

Phasing it out would be ideal. We could really use a new model.

 

[Jimrpg]

Nintendo give us a 3DS XL lite and do a Nintendo club thing along the lines of ps plus and u have my money!

 

[bobawesome]

I'd consider a 3DS Lite if it had a better form factor and a slightly larger screen. As it is, the original is an embarrassment to own.

 

[AGITΩ]

I'm not surprised, I recently noticed that all Original 3DS SKUs were listed as "Deleted" SKU on our Internal Systems (Best Buy)

 

[ASTROID2]

I don't know how they could make it any smaller and have it actually playable.

 

[Piano]

All I ask...is better battery life. Please. It's all I ask.

 

[Tablo]

3DS Lite pleaseeeeee. Been waiting for this for a while.

 

[phoenix296]

I've got my fire emblem 3ds. I may get another if it's got a nice design.

 

[Parablank]

3DSi incoming with more ram and a 3ds form factor with xl look

I'm honestly getting really tired of my OG 3DS which is absolutely terrible to hold, if they actually come out with something like that I would pick it up day 1

 

[Mauricio_Magus]

The OG 3DS is awful, so I'm glad to hear so, this might be nothing but I'd buy a new 3DS if it's better than the XL.

 

[LumpOfCole]

3DS Lite?

What about 3DS Micro?

 

[Koppai]

Since I bought like several 3DS (I think like 6 at this point?) I don't see myself buying another 3DS at this time.

Cosmo Black 3DS (sold at this point)
Fire Red 3DS (Japanese)
Fire Red 3DS (for my bro)
Cobalt Blue 3DS XL (Gave away)
Pikachu XL
Xerneas/Yvetal Red Edition

Now I'm jobless, yay!

Spoiler

;_;

 

[iavi]

I own too many 3DSes as is, but would still consider a 3DS lite if it's the same jump in build the OG DS to Lite was.

 

[akidnamededdy]

3DS Lite pleaseeeeee. Been waiting for this for a while.

How is this something people want? I'm genuinely curious. The original 3DS was already the size of a DS Lite, I can't imagine anything much smaller being comfortable.

 

[Lebon14]

Still have my ambassador 3DS. ;_;

Spoiler

my hands feel so cramped.

I still do too and I feel the same. Especially when you need to use the L & R buttons :\

For a 3DS Lite... I dunno. I feel that they would have released a Lite before the XL if they had plans for it.

 

[Lindsay]

The real news here at least to me is that the 3DS XL is still $200??? That's crazyness.

 

[ultratruman]

What if it's a 2ds... XL?

 

[Matteoj8]

The Nintendo rep at my store said they were going to stop producing regular 3DSs months ago, so I believe this is a good sign.

 

[hwy_61]

What if it's a 2ds... XL?

I'd buy that in a heartbeat.