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Nintendo Gaming / Re: The OFFICIAL Big N rumor thread *bring your own salt*

« on: April 21, 2011, 01:11:32 AM »

I think the system will use the new screened controller as well as the current Wii Remote Plus controller.  The same way Playstation 3 has the Dualshock and the Move.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Price and Release Date Guess Thread

« on: April 17, 2011, 10:44:27 PM »

$299.99   9/30/2012

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: The OFFICIAL Big N rumor thread *bring your own salt*

« on: April 17, 2011, 10:31:32 PM »

For everyone saying, "But how will I play Wii games with that controller?" or, "What about the nunchuck?"  You won't play Wii games with this controller.  You'll use your Wii remotes you already have.  Just like the way play Gamecube games on the Wii with your Wavebirds, not Wii remotes.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: The OFFICIAL Big N rumor thread *bring your own salt*

« on: April 15, 2011, 04:05:15 PM »

Yeah, Unagi, that's what I'm picturing too.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: The OFFICIAL Big N rumor thread *bring your own salt*

« on: April 15, 2011, 02:42:27 PM »

"Project Cafe". 

Weird.  How can this be backwards compatible with Wii with such a different controller?  Or, I guess you just use Wiimotes for Wii games?

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: The OFFICIAL Big N rumor thread *bring your own salt*

« on: April 14, 2011, 11:59:05 PM »

I agree with Chozo Ghost- the Gamecube pad is amazing.  I even ordered one of those white Japanese ones with the extra long cord to play Smash Bros and Mario Kart on my Wii.  For my weird little hands, the GC controller is the most comfortable and intuitive controller I've used.

Never liked the Dual Shock.  I'm fine with the 360 controller.

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TalkBack / Re: Wii Play: Motion and Mystery Case Files Hitting Wii in June

« on: April 12, 2011, 02:20:45 PM »

I'm actually excited about Wii Play Plus.  I never got the first Wii Play, and this one seems to have... STONE SKIPPING!  A perfect use of the Wii Motion Plus.  The other ones I can see are Whack-a-mole and some umbrella floating game. 

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TalkBack / Re: Club Nintendo Australia Offers SNES Classic Controller

« on: April 12, 2011, 08:51:36 AM »

Gah!  Bring it to the US!

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: 3DS and Your Eyes

« on: April 05, 2011, 10:37:48 PM »

I only get ghosting if I'm very tired.

I got headaches after playing demo units, but now it never bothers me, and I instantly find that sweet spot just as you described.  I've even found I have no trouble looking back and forth between the touchscreen and the 3D screen.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Official Club Nintendo Thread

« on: April 03, 2011, 10:05:56 PM »

Has anyone gotten the care package from club Nintendo yet?

No, but I keep convincing myself it's coming.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Nintendo 3DS Discussion

« on: April 03, 2011, 08:46:26 PM »

Same here.  Looking at my iPhone after playing the 3DS is a very weird experience.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Nintendo 3DS Discussion

« on: April 02, 2011, 08:31:26 AM »

So what is the verdict on the touch screen?  Is it a cheap and nasty one that Nintendo got on special in the bargain bin, or is it a nice quality one like something from an Isomething or smart phone?

The touch screen is really nice.  Noticeably more accurate than the DS's touch screen.  It's not like an iPhone screen, but I like that.  It's more precise.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Nintendo 3DS Discussion

« on: April 01, 2011, 09:30:33 PM »

I got my first StreetPass Mii today!  I didn't think it was ever going to happen.

Oblivion is right, put the 3D halfway fro Pilotwings.  I had a headache after my first play with a demo unit, but now I've been playing hours every day with no headaches.  I find being in my apartment with less light works best.  At night the 3D is great.  Reflections in bright light are a big problem.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Nintendo 3DS Discussion

« on: March 31, 2011, 10:26:49 PM »

Mario Kart for online play.  Resident Evil for in-the-dark-scary-time.  Animal Crossing for something to play daily for years.  And Mario 3D forever.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Nintendo 3DS Discussion

« on: March 29, 2011, 05:03:45 PM »

I love how the deeper I dig into this system, the more I find.  The graffiti option in the photo app is actually a very robust drawing tool, and the deformation tool (like making hills or valleys on your photos) is pretty amazing.  Playing with the system, I get more and more excited about what Nintendo and others will do with it.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Nintendo 3DS Discussion

« on: March 29, 2011, 08:44:01 AM »

I have an Airport Express at my house (but no 3DS). I'm curious to know if you can get it working, Tanookisuit.

Got it working.  I just returned the Airport to the factory settings.  I had previously changed some settings to make it work with my Samsung BluRay player.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Nintendo 3DS Discussion

« on: March 28, 2011, 09:21:10 AM »

Anyone else have trouble connecting to wireless networks?  I use an Airport Express- it works fine with my Wii, but my 3DS doesn't accept my password. 

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Nintendo 3DS Discussion

« on: March 27, 2011, 02:30:46 PM »

I brought the 3DS home 3 hours ago.  I'm really loving it.  But I've had to charge it twice!

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: 3DS Mii Maker

« on: March 27, 2011, 02:28:01 PM »

Yeah, that was a problem for me too, as I made my girlfriend's Mii first.  I just had to edit hers (change the name and everything) into me.  It seems like the 1st Mii you make is your personal Mii.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Nintendo 3DS Discussion

« on: March 17, 2011, 08:32:45 AM »

A friend of mine said that he was able to try out the 3DS, as a friend of his imported it from Japan. He actually got headaches from the 3D, which continued even after he stopped using the 3DS. He did have the 3D turned up all the way, however...

I got a mild, lingering headache from my first play session with the 3DS.  During that session I played a lot with the 3D cranked all the way, and also fiddled with the depth slider a lot.  During my 2nd play session, I just used the setting I knew worked for me and... no headache!

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Nintendo 3DS Discussion

« on: March 11, 2011, 05:39:45 PM »

I didn't get any good photos of the pod (it wasn't that interesting).  I did snap this shot of the street crew right before they left.  They had 3DS units strapped to their waists and went walking around downtown Chicago.


I corrected people a few times, but not every time.  It feels bad to be that know-it-all guy.  For the most part, they were doing a good job, and people were excited!

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Nintendo 3DS Discussion

« on: March 11, 2011, 04:15:03 PM »

Things I overheard:

An older man asking "does this connect to my TV?  No?  How long until we have glasses-free 3D TVs?"  The Nintendo rep said she didn't know, and the man said, "Of course you don't," and walked away.

A guy asked if the 3DS had WiFi or 3G.  The rep said it had WiFi for connecting to the eShop and playing games, but you wouldn't be able to surf the web on it (oops!). 

A man asked "What does this replace?" and instead of saying it replaces the DS, a rep said it replaces nothing, but that it is "part of the DS family of systems."  This just confused the guy.

These people aren't from Nintendo.  They are from a marketing company based out of New York.  They've had 2 days of intensive training on the 3DS.  They're still learning.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Nintendo 3DS Discussion

« on: March 11, 2011, 04:09:14 PM »

Okay- I just got back from the Chicago 3DS Demo Pod. 

I thought the 3DS looked really nice and slick in person.  The layer-cake styling isn't as pronounced, and the system doesn't feel as big as it looks in photos.  The 3D effect works best for me set to halfway.  I had a little trouble keeping the right angle when playing the AR games, but this was mostly due to the system being tethered.  I got a very mild headache.

I played most of the demos:

Asphalt:  A fun racer- the type you would see on an iPhone.  The 3D was nice, but overall if feels generic.  Makes me really want Mario Kart.

AR Target Shooting:  Really fun.  The camera is a little grainier that I expected, but I had a great time with this.  I kiled the dragon.  I hope they keep a steady stream of cheap AR games coming through the eShop.

Madden: Super boring- but I've never been into Madden.  Feels generic and like the camera is very far away.

Mii Maker: Super inaccurate, but fun to play with.  The new Mii features (better stubble, etc) allowed me to make a more accurate Mii.

Steel Diver: They were only showing periscope mode form some reason?  Pretty cool.  Very simmy.  I could see getting into this.  Slow-paced.

Street Fighter 4: Fun.  I tried the over-the-shoulder mode, and I found it to work great.  It is a little uncomfortable using the D-pad, so I switched to the circle pad.  I wonder if the D-pad will feel better when I'm sitting down and holding the system in my lap?

Pilotwings Resort: This was my favorite demo.  The 3D really added a needed sense of depth.  It's interesting how unaware of it you are as you are playing, but how weird it looks if you turn the 3D off.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: So...what launch title(s) are you picking up with your 3DS?

« on: March 08, 2011, 07:15:41 PM »

Pilotwings and Street Fighter.  Where the hell are demo units?  I want to try this thing out!

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General Chat / Re: Game Over 4 art show...

« on: March 04, 2011, 10:43:50 PM »

Yeah, check it out if you get a chance.  It's a good lineup of artists.