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Title: Transparent 3DS XL Prototype Revealed
Post by: NWR_Josh on July 24, 2012, 09:25:46 PM

A new 3DS XL model with a transparent casing? Color us interested. 

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/31146

A transparent Nintendo 3DS XL prototype was shown off in the Iwata Asks for the 3DS XL.

The transparent casing was the demo model for the new system. The model was used to help show the new system's inner workings during the segment.

The 3DS XL comes out on July 28 in Japan and Europe, and August 19 in North America.


Title: Re: Transparent 3DS XL Prototype Revealed
Post by: AV on July 24, 2012, 09:47:07 PM
I remember back in the day when I had a invisible n64 controller. That was pretty cool
Title: Re: Transparent 3DS XL Prototype Revealed
Post by: leahsdad on July 24, 2012, 10:04:50 PM
I don't think they've done a transparent portable since...the GB Color, maybe?  Or were there some GBA Originals?
Title: Re: Transparent 3DS XL Prototype Revealed
Post by: Shaymin on July 24, 2012, 10:06:59 PM
My original GBA is a transparent blue.
Title: Re: Transparent 3DS XL Prototype Revealed
Post by: Tybo68 on July 24, 2012, 10:13:40 PM
Amazing! I am instantly reminded of my game boy pocket that I had way back when that was similar.
Title: Re: Transparent 3DS XL Prototype Revealed
Post by: Kairon on July 24, 2012, 10:14:08 PM
My brother had a transparent "fuschia" GBA. It was a thing of beauty.
Title: Re: Transparent 3DS XL Prototype Revealed
Post by: Chozo Ghost on July 24, 2012, 10:17:36 PM
Transparency is always a good thing, whether it be in government or in gaming.

Speaking of transparency, I wish they would bring back Crystal Pepsi. :(
Title: Re: Transparent 3DS XL Prototype Revealed
Post by: MegaByte on July 24, 2012, 11:45:03 PM
At least you can see exactly where the second Circle Pad wouldn't go (not that they couldn't miniaturize other components).
Title: Re: Transparent 3DS XL Prototype Revealed
Post by: Chozo Ghost on July 24, 2012, 11:54:38 PM
They could have made the whole thing thicker and that way both the battery and circle pad could have existed in the same spot (one on top of the other). Some people prefer handhelds to be thicker anyway, because it gives more to grab onto which is more ergonomic.
Title: Re: Transparent 3DS XL Prototype Revealed
Post by: NWR_insanolord on July 25, 2012, 12:02:53 AM
They could have done a lot of things. As Aaron said, they could have made it fit if they'd wanted to, they just don't want to.

If you want a handheld with a second analog, buy a Vita, because Nintendo's not going to give you one.
Title: Re: Transparent 3DS XL Prototype Revealed
Post by: Chozo Ghost on July 25, 2012, 12:30:18 AM
But the Vita doesn't have any games. Nintendo will give me one eventually, but I may have to wait until the 4DS.
Title: Re: Transparent 3DS XL Prototype Revealed
Post by: Discostew on July 25, 2012, 03:15:47 AM
They may have been able to add that 2nd circle pad, but without that matching pair of extra shoulder buttons, wouldn't that just leave the problem as-is instead of solving it?
Title: Re: Transparent 3DS XL Prototype Revealed
Post by: NWR_insanolord on July 25, 2012, 03:41:15 AM
Quote from: Chozo Ghost on July 25, 2012, 12:30:18 AM
But the Vita doesn't have any games. Nintendo will give me one eventually, but I may have to wait until the 4DS.

The Vita has a pretty decent library considering it only came out 5 months ago. I've got 10 games for mine, although I suppose I've got a reputation for going overboard in that regard.
Title: Re: Transparent 3DS XL Prototype Revealed
Post by: pandaradox on July 25, 2012, 11:34:31 AM
I loved my transparent GBA.  It reminds me of the old cord-phones that were transparent and showcased in every teenage girl's bedroom... yay for nostalgia?!  I will buy this if it comes with a neon turquoise wind-breaker.
Title: Re: Transparent 3DS XL Prototype Revealed
Post by: Stogi on July 25, 2012, 12:20:28 PM
I wish all my electronics were transparent. Like even the screens and ****. I want to see right through if I want to.

A transparent espresso machine would be sick.
Title: Re: Transparent 3DS XL Prototype Revealed
Post by: Ian Sane on July 25, 2012, 12:27:51 PM
It's interesting to look at this and thnk of it as retro.  Transparent videogame systems or accessories are totally a thing from my high school and college days.  I never really noticed when this trend disappeared.  It's only now when I see this thing that I realize how long it has been.

I like it.  They always offer handhelds in lots of colours so why not make this one of them?