Author Topic: Who's still buying a 3DS at launch? (Read 21284 times)

Kytim89 · « **Reply #50 on:** February 04, 2011, 11:32:40 PM »

Quote from: Chozo Ghost on February 04, 2011, 09:57:46 PM

Quote from: TJ Spyke on February 02, 2011, 08:39:56 PM
Not that I am defending Sony, but it's not like you have to throw out your old system. I prefer to have BC too, but there is nothing stopping you from just playing your games on the system they were release for.

Most people have limited shelf space, and TVs have limited inputs. Its more of a hassle and cluttered mess to have a dozen consoles. So there is something stopping a lot of people from playing games on the system they were released for.

This is the main reason why I like the Virtual Console on Wii because I do not have to worry about hooking up a NES, SNES, Genesis or N64 just to play all the older games. I can just hook one console up and have many more piggy backing that console. This is also the main reason why I want more consoles emulated on the Wii 2.

Chozo Ghost · « **Reply #51 on:** February 05, 2011, 05:02:37 AM »

The problem with the VC is it doesn't have every game. Some just haven't been added, but there are many that will never be added and can't be added because of licensing disputes and crap like that. Plus you can't use things like a Game Genie or other peripherals like the superscope on the VC, so we will never be able to enjoy Super Scope 6 and the handful of other similar games on the VC, and sadly its doubtful Nintendo will ever tinker with those games to make them compatible with the wiimote/zapper. It just doesn't seem to be on their radar.

BranDonk Kong · « **Reply #52 on:** February 05, 2011, 10:09:36 AM »

Install the homebrew channel and some emulators, or create your own VC games by injecting the ROMs into the packages...problem solved. Pretty sure on SNES9X GX that Super Scope games work.

ejamer · « **Reply #53 on:** February 05, 2011, 06:36:23 PM »

Getting a 3DS is still tempting, but I haven't bought a handheld on release since GBA. (Which seems appropriate since I'm still actively playing GBA games to this day. Why bother upgrading? Even if I do "finish" with the GBA library, my wife owns a DS that is currently neglected and just waiting for some love.)

ThomasO · « **Reply #54 on:** February 06, 2011, 08:39:31 PM »

I'm still considering buying a 3DS at launch. The only game on the horizon that I absolutely want is Paper Mario 3DS, and its release date is still TBA... not sure about PilotWings Resort or Nintendogs + cats.

EDIT: I've also been thinking about The Sims 3. My computer is most likely unable to support the game (I've had it for nearly 4 years with no hardware upgrades), so if the reviews for the 3DS version are good I might buy that game.

SixthAngel · « **Reply #55 on:** February 07, 2011, 05:27:48 AM »

I really want to get one but I won't. I never planned on getting it at launch and I have too many other games that I haven't finished/played yet. Getting one imported early will probably have a 100% markup too since they could ebay it and avoid the shipping.

Flames_of_chaos · « **Reply #56 on:** February 07, 2011, 07:15:15 AM »

Quote from: ThomasO on February 06, 2011, 08:39:31 PM

I'm still considering buying a 3DS at launch. The only game on the horizon that I absolutely want is Paper Mario 3DS, and its release date is still TBA... not sure about PilotWings Resort or Nintendogs + cats.

EDIT: I've also been thinking about The Sims 3. My computer is most likely unable to support the game (I've had it for nearly 4 years with no hardware upgrades), so if the reviews for the 3DS version are good I might buy that game.

I wouldn't hold your breath regarding Sims 3 since all the console version had some nasty bugs, glitches and loading times.

MaryJane · « **Reply #57 on:** February 08, 2011, 10:15:34 AM »

I'm still most likely going to pick up a 3DS at launch, but my decision would be made a lot easier with a list of launch games.

The problem is that with the online capabilities mostly gimped at launch, the system's launch depends completely on its games. Yes, there is the AR which I look forward to, and fun to be had with the 3D cameras, but those can only entertain for so long. If cheap, downloadable games were available at launch, it would make the system a lot more appealing. As it is now, I would likely have to spend about $353 (with two $40 games and NJ sales tax) for the system to keep me entertained long enough to make buying one at launch a good option.

So then that leaves the question of whether or not there will be two games worth buying at launch. It seems very unusual to me that six weeks from launch we still don't have the line-up of games.

TJ Spyke · « **Reply #58 on:** February 08, 2011, 11:12:09 AM »

Nintendo announced the European launch lineup today, so that is a good indicator of what the North American lineup will be like and I think it looks good.

Fatty The Hutt · « **Reply #59 on:** February 08, 2011, 12:41:32 PM »

Launch games I want:
Pilotwings
SSIV
Lego Star Wars 3
- maybe Steel Diver though I can wait for a price drop on that one I think. Even if its a year, I can still wait. Unless reviews and other feedback tell me its much better than it appears.

MaryJane · « **Reply #60 on:** February 08, 2011, 05:40:08 PM »

If the US launch includes Tom Clancy's GR:SW, and Samurai Chronicles, I'd be satisfied, but I'm still skeptical. I'd really need glowing reviews of both games and a solid launch date for online to buy a system at launch.

One thing that does concern me about not getting one at launch, is what if the 3DS is the new Wii and there are droughts when it is actually "worth it" to buy the system. When/if the 3DS gets a lot of video support, plus the online system launches, it could be the hot new item of the year, so I might just get one at launch and grit my teeth.

Runic · « **Reply #61 on:** February 10, 2011, 04:56:52 AM »

I have already preordered mine. I will be getting the blue version and picking Street Fighter and maybe Pilot Wings. Waiting to see the reviews on Pilot Wings before I buy it. I was torn on DOA or Street Fighter, but DOA didn't look great at E3, so I went with SF.

Shorty McNostril · « **Reply #62 on:** February 10, 2011, 06:23:38 AM »

I'm waiting for the redesign. I was initially all over this thing. But for $350. Um, HELL NO!!!

I can get a X360 for that much. That plus there is not 1 launch title I find remotely interesting.

MaryJane · « **Reply #63 on:** February 10, 2011, 10:21:34 AM »

I'm going to assume you live in Australia, because in the U.S $350 will get me the 3DS and two games, tax included. I have the money set aside, but I still don't know if I should pre-order or not... It is still rather expensive.

BranDonk Kong · « **Reply #64 on:** February 10, 2011, 12:26:44 PM »

$350 in the US will also get you an Xbox 360 (4GB) and 3 games (assuming you pay $50 a pop).

MaryJane · « **Reply #65 on:** February 10, 2011, 12:33:22 PM »

Yeah, but he was referring to the price of the 3DS, and there's already an 360 in my house.

Kytim89 · « **Reply #66 on:** February 11, 2011, 02:24:47 AM »

I was just at Gamestop and the tade-in values of the DS family for the 3DS are as follows:

DS Lite: $50
DSi: $75
DSi XL: $100

If I traded in my DSi for a 3DS then I would have to pay $175 before tax for the system. Not bad deal considering the DSi was rougly that price when it launched. However, I am afraid to turn in my DSi too early until I see how my DSiware games will be able to transfer over to the 3DS. Hopefully you just disconnect the DSi from your Club Nintendo account and then reactivate it on the 3DS and redownload them onto the 3DS.

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #67 on:** February 11, 2011, 02:56:51 AM »

You will need to have your DSi to transfer DSiWare to the 3DS. I'm pretty sure that's been confirmed, and even if it hasn't, I would be absolutely shocked if it weren't true. Knowing Nintendo, the transfer is going to be way more complicated than it needs to be, and they will have thrown up as many obstacles as possible to prevent any perceived loss of money on their part.

Bottom line: if you sell your DSi to buy a 3DS, you're going to lose your DSiWare.

Shorty McNostril · « **Reply #68 on:** February 11, 2011, 07:13:34 AM »

Quote from: MaryJane on February 10, 2011, 10:21:34 AM

I'm going to assume you live in Australia, because in the U.S $350 will get me the 3DS and two games, tax included. I have the money set aside, but I still don't know if I should pre-order or not... It is still rather expensive.

You are quite correct. The place where pretty much every multi-national company will release things last, and for double the price.

Razorkid · « **Reply #69 on:** February 11, 2011, 08:33:17 PM »

Initially, another reason preventing from buying at launch was the need to have your DSi system to transfer over your DSiware games. But then I thought,

"How many of those games do I actually still play or haven't beaten?"

I own about 10 DSiware games/apps including the free ones and have beaten all but 1. It's not like I'm potentially losing 40 apps on my iPhone that I use frequently. I'm willing to let em go to save $75 (which I didn't spend nearly that to buy em' in the first place) on my 3DS.

Of course everyone's mileage will vary. Personally, after hearing that DSiware was compatible with the 3DS last year, I held off on buying quite a few ware games in order to pick em up (hopefully more easilly) on the 3DS eShop.

AV · « **Reply #70 on:** February 15, 2011, 09:51:21 PM »

I reserved it at my local gamestop and every 2 weeks i pay it down so more. I have about $190 paid off and $15 paid off for Pilotwings. DAY 1 all the way

RagnaBlade · « **Reply #71 on:** February 21, 2011, 04:09:20 PM »

I have mine preordered (thanks to my awesome godmother/aunt). I'm broke, but 3DS here I come.

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