BinaryPork2737
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I hope so. I can't stand the XL, and I would hate to have to "upgrade" to one if my 3DS ever breaks.
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I hope so. I can't stand the XL, and I would hate to have to "upgrade" to one if my 3DS ever breaks.
1000 Branches
Banned
Redesign imminent.
Yup. I had a feeling this was happening.
Question is, will the OG be replaced by a new model (Lite) or will Nintendo strictly stick to two models (XL and 2DS)?
Question is, will the OG be replaced by a new model (Lite) or will Nintendo strictly stick to two models (XL and 2DS)?
IntelliHeath
As in "Heathcliff"
What if they are going to do 3DS revision that actually suit for Smash 3DS?
Crazy_Sunshine
Banned
Possibly Nintendo is doubling down on the handheld market, Or maybe new hardware could be revealed at E3. Who knows, Nintendo is always up to something. Should be great regardless
PhoenixDawn
Member
3DS Lite, and hopefully it's matte this time around rather than the godforsaken glossy shell they had on the OG.
Phire Phox
Banned
Hopefully this revision has more RAM than previous versions. Trying to navigate the Miiverse is a pain because it's so damn slow.
I've thought about that ... could definitely use a more griptastic slidepad for that game. After playing for awhile my thumb starts slipping around on that thing like trying to grab hold of a greased pig.
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AgentOtaku
Member
I'm exactly one of those people and find the XL rather gross. (Yes, I've owned both)
metsallica
Member
Love my original 3DS but a sleek, DS lite-esque redesign would get me to double-dip. Or an all-white XL. RIGHT REGGIE?!
foxuzamaki
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Just a tad
I actually think so too. I don't think a revision being unveiled at E3 is very likely at all.
September though ...
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They've discontinued the original 3DS in Canada since last holidays. All that's left is leftover stock basically.
I'm betting they either announce a 3DS lite (probably without 3D, due to losing that patent issue in court and paying royalties for 3D devices) or go straight 2DS and 3DS XL only.
I'm betting they either announce a 3DS lite (probably without 3D, due to losing that patent issue in court and paying royalties for 3D devices) or go straight 2DS and 3DS XL only.
Crazy_Sunshine
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Like how the game is played? Such as you can view images in 3d? Or they don't believe in the 3ds?
2DS and 3DS Lite aren't the same market. At all. For starters, the 2DS isn't portable/pocketable.
I'm pretty sure he means in the idea of a 3D gimmick on a handheld. Plus, I'm pretty sure they lost that patent lawsuit over their 3D screens. By making their 3DS lite with 3D they'd be paying royalties. Considering Nintendo avoids royalties to the point of making their products worse (no MP3 support on Wii, no DVD or blu ray support) I think we won't be seeing 3D on future handhelds unless there is a major game that drastically takes advantage of 3D.
Its portable all right. I mean there are people walking around with Samsung Megas ffs.
LAUGHTREY
Modesty becomes a woman
Portable and pocketable are two very different things. I don't put a laptop in my pocket, but that doesn't mean I don't take it places.
BRocknRolla
Member
On one hand, good, because that thing is awful in terms of hand cramps. On the other hand, if this really means a 3DS lite, that's a huge disappointment. There are more than enough 3DS skus to satisfy the market. Nintendo doesn't need more hardware revisions right now.
New business pushes (like vastly expanded digital libraries), new software, or new hardware altogether is what they need to be thinking about.
New business pushes (like vastly expanded digital libraries), new software, or new hardware altogether is what they need to be thinking about.
I took my 2ds to campus everyday after I got it.
ThatsMytrunks
Member
Higher Pixel Density isn't the only redeeming factor of a screen. The XL is a little brighter, has a better viewing angle, and is bigger.
'sides you can still see each of the 96,000 pixels on the original 3DS top screen. It ain't great.
Yeah I know. That's why I used the qualifier, "technically" superior. For most people, the XL's screen is certainly aesthetically superior.
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Games look like shit on both of them so I don't see the benefit to the small 3DS. XL is superior in every way.
R10Neymarfan
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It wasn't the 3D screens. It was the 3D cameras. All nintendo has to do is omit the cameras or have a 2d outer camera. Maybe then they can make it HD or at least 540p idk
I need to buy another one in case my launch unit breaks.
linko9
Member
I don't feel like it's reading too much into things to say this means a new revision is coming. At this point Nintendo has set the precedent that they do more than one revision on a handheld, and they need to inject some excitement into their only successful product right now. This is about the time in the life cycle GBM and DSi were announced, right?
I enjoy the larger size of the XL screen, but mine has an ugly warm tint and it bothers me. I hope the next 3DS has a better screen.
Rodney McKay
Member
The XL's was brighter? I seem to remember it being a little dimmer when I was comparing them side by side back when I had both, but I could be wrong about that.
I remembered debating whether I wanted to keep both of them, so I played Ocarina of Time for a bit on both of them.
What I remember is that overall the OG's speakers were louder, pixel density was better, the 2D screen color was better, and the 3D "sweet spot" was easier to keep in focus. But negatives were that it was more uncomfortable to use, the 3D effect was weaker than the XL, and I hated how the buttons and d-pad felt (hard to explain, they were too stiff to press or something that made me dislike them).
XL had weaker speakers, playing games in 2D seems to have a slightly yellowish tint to them (that disappears when in 3D strangely enough), the pixel density was very chunky, and the 3D sweet spot is harder to keep in focus. But it was WAY more comfortable, the buttons and d-pad felt so much better (playing 2D games like VVVVVV got so much better), and I liked the stronger (deeper) 3D effect it had even if it is harder to keep in focus.
Not sure I'd be down for a new, smaller 3DS, but I always love seeing new handheld model revisions. I'd love if Nintendo was able to put in an improved 3D tech in the screen to make the "sweet spot" a wider range and make the depth even more impressive, but I'm one of the few that still likes that aspect of the system.
old manatee
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I absolutely despise the ergonomics of the 3ds and the XL. I really want a 2ds, but I have a feeling Nintendo is going to bring out another redesign any day now so I might as well just wait. 2ds XL would be so rad
Lynd7
Member
Please!
Crazy_Sunshine
Banned
Oh boy do i think you nail it on the head with this one. I have never seen a gimmick fail as hard as this one. Excluding the 3ds though, is there even any more push around 3d anything?
Thank you for expanding on that post though. Learned something new.
old manatee
Banned
As far as I can tell the entire back plate of the XL is held on with 1 screw in the dead center. The edges are always peeling up on when I use it and it makes it feel less solid than a Tiger handheld.
I found my original white DS Lite yesterday - haven't turned it on in at least 4 years, and popped right on. The fit and build of it is amazing, I remember buying it midnight the day it came out - after begrudgingly playing the original.
The 3DS to me has a horrible feel compared to the Lite. And the XL feels bad in a new way - but at least has a better battery life is debatably more comfortable to hold.
Nintendo - give me an awesome 3DS.
The 3DS to me has a horrible feel compared to the Lite. And the XL feels bad in a new way - but at least has a better battery life is debatably more comfortable to hold.
Nintendo - give me an awesome 3DS.
LAUGHTREY
Modesty becomes a woman
ones bad and ones worse?
It's the equivalent to just taping a magnifying glass to a regular 3DS.
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