Topic: Nintendo 3DS Discussion

[LINKfan27]

wow...so many games im gonna buy for my 3ds but they are a little pricey: Dead or Alive costed me $50 as much as a wii game

[Spak-Spang]

And with the prices of handhelds going to $40.00 I believe I am finally out for awhile.  Sigh.  I was actually really excited about the 3DS...when it was announced, I knew I had found my place, or I thought I had.

I guess I am too cheap for games, but it just feels way to expensive for me to play anymore.

[KisakiProject]

The gamestop prices seem to be BS to me.  But then again PSP games were $40-50 at launch now they are all $20-40 because the market place wouldn't sustain it.  I think if people try to sell $50 3DS game it won't last long.

Also lame no Samus in DOA outside of level cameo.  I still want that game buy my desire decresaed somewhat.

[Sarail]

Alright, guys. I can't believe I haven't asked this yet, considering how much of an impact this will have on my playability with the 3DS...

I suffer from an eye condition called strabismus. It's basically this: My brain communicates with only one eye at a time instead of both to see like the majority of people in this world. Not that everything is pitch black dark in the eye not being used...just there's no focus at all in the other eye. It's something I can literally feel. I've never known what it's like to see/focus out of both eyes at the same time. So... here's my question...

For those of you that have been able to play/demo the 3DS, have any of you attempted to try to view the stereoscopic 3-D effects by closing one eye and seeing what happens? My main fear is that I'm not going to be able to view the effects; which in turn will keep me from experiencing everything that is the 3DS. Thanks in advance, guys. I appreciate it.

[Tanookisuit]

Rachtman- Have you tried to watch a 3D movie in a theater, with the glasses and everything?  My guess is, if that works for you, the 3DS should work, and if 3D glasses don't work for you, the 3DS won't either.  I think both eyes would need to be active.

[Sarail]

But isn't the 3-D used in movies a different kind of 3-D technique, though? I've always been under that impression.  The most recent 3-D movie I've attempted in the past year was Toy Story 3. I remember seeing at least one major 3-D effect in it, but then being completely underwhelmed with the rest of the film's effects. Were there just not that many? Keep in mind, this was me viewing the movie with my dominant right eye.


I've stereoscopic 3-D is different, though? Is this correct?

[MegaByte]

It's a different technique from a technical standpoint, but the end result is the same -- both are methods of stereoscopic 3D.  So yes, I imagine that you will probably have trouble.

[Sarail]

Well, crapcakes.

I guess I'll find out soon enough in two months. If I'm not able to fully experience the 3-D effects, then at least I've got a much more powerful handheld console from Nintendo! Just give me some Monster Hunter!

[TJ Spyke]

It looks like despite earlier assumptions, Samus will not be playable in Dead or Alive Dimensions. She will appear to help the player, but you can't play as her. http://3ds.nintendolife.com/news/2011/01/no_you_cannot_fight_as_samus_in_dead_or_alive_dimensions

[BlackNMild2k1]

Today at an investors meeting, not only did Nintendo announce a new Wii game (Pandora's Tower), but they also revealed that
The eShop, Internet Browser and DSi Transfers may not be available until May
http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/library/events/110128/07.html


http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2011/01/29/nintendo_3ds_update_plans/

In May, Nintendo will give the system its first firmware update. This will add the following functionality: eShop, internet browser, and the ability to transfer DSi download titles to the 3DS.

also, a New Kirby game that I can only assume is for the (3)DS: Wii http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/library/events/110128/07.html
There is video of the game at the link.

and 3D Classics re-confirmed to be sold on the eShop.


There is also a video of the Friends List on the 3DS and another video of the Friend Online notification light in action
http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/library/events/110128/08.html

Direct Link to Much larger and pixelated version of:
Friends List
Home Menu

[Adrock]

According to the latest Iwata Asks, Nintendo has no "short term plans" for a 3DS Lite. Lulz. I guess that depends on one's definition of "short term." I wish Nintendo would just say nothing rather than assume anyone is gullible enough to believe everything they say. Obviously, they aren't going to admit a better, smaller, hornier, and more efficient version of hardware that isn't even out anywhere yet is on the way. They could always go the XL route too. "It doesn't get any better than this, folks. Please buy now." Q4 2012 is probably a good bet for a revision.

[BlackNMild2k1]

I would love a 3DSXL with a 5" screen and a much bigger battery inside. I'm not gonna be traveling anywhere with the thing that I'm gonna need to hold it in my pocket, so as long as it's not the size of a netbook, then I don't really care.

[Ian Sane]

According to the latest Iwata Asks, Nintendo has no "short term plans" for a 3DS Lite. Lulz. I guess that depends on one's definition of "short term." I wish Nintendo would just say nothing rather than assume anyone is gullible enough to believe everything they say.

I could see if if during an interview with IGN or something that the question of a potential 3DS Lite would come up.  We're not stupid.  This has become Nintendo's pattern so we're all going to assume some revision is on the way.  If someone asks that Iwata has to come up with some bullshit answer.
 
But this is Iwata Asks.  *He* comes up with the questions!  So why is he bringing this up?!  He's either oblivious or this is a 1984-esque example of propaganda.  Tell us the chocolate rations went up when they really went down.
 
Or he is honestly telling the truth...  HA HA HA HA!

[AV]

I'm thinking 3DS v2 will be January 2013. Maybe 2012 with new system colors.


May. 3 - 4 months to download games. That's stupid. Investors should be angry at Nintendo for rushing out the 3ds. I bet Nintendo is going to have a shitty launch with hundreds of thousands of defective 3DS's because they rushed it out for quarter.


the eShop is going to make them so much profit, I would think it would be a priority to have it up ASAP not months later. I was going to buy allot of DSi games that I missed out on, Buy VC games, and 3DS ware and now they won't get any of that money for months. WTF. 

[BlackNMild2k1]

I think they are trying to kill the DSi trade in deals.

It's the only thing that makes sense (hahaha not really) considering they were "supposedly" originally aiming for Holiday 2010 release. There is no way that the shop itself can not be functional and ready for release.

[stevey]

They need to do this via firmware update so they can't get called out latter for never adding any features to the 3ds after launch

[Enner]

Sucks that there is a three month delay for the online store. Nintendo should really get some experienced help for their online efforts if they themselves can't do it well.

[SixthAngel]

Sucks that there is a three month delay for the online store. Nintendo should really get some experienced help for their online efforts if they themselves can't do it well.

Its common for this to happen.  The Iphone didn't have it at launch and its the only way to buy things for it.  Nintendo's got all the online guys they need and I guarrantee they have hired a bunch of new people to bring this stuff together.

I wonder if in the future there will be a way to put the full retail games on the 3ds.  It will probably be avoided because of the ease of piracy it would allow but not carrying around games is one of the most tempting features of an R4 card.

[BlackNMild2k1]

If Nintendo could address all the legal reason for wanting to own an R4 card, then there will be no need for an R4-like card in the future other than illegal reasons.

So going by that reasoning, Nintendo should be putting OT find a way to let us store multiple retail games on an SD card that doesn't compromise security.

[Shaymin]

Its common for this to happen.  The Iphone didn't have it at launch and its the only way to buy things for it.

There's a difference between not allowing an app store and wanting it, but not having it ready. Steve Jobs trolled every iPhone user for a year with web apps until the 3G came out. (And I still think one day he'll wake up, call Tim Cook and tell him to yank every game from the iOS store because they're damaging the platform).

Edit: Wrong phone

[Kytim89]

 
 
An artist created this on Deivantart.com.

[TJ Spyke]

Other than the extra "The" in the title, that is a very cool mockup.

[davidmac]

The gamestop prices seem to be BS to me.  But then again PSP games were $40-50 at launch now they are all $20-40 because the market place wouldn't sustain it.  I think if people try to sell $50 3DS game it won't last long.

Also lame no Samus in DOA outside of level cameo.  I still want that game buy my desire decresaed somewhat.

I agree $50 for a 3DS game is way too much. I know its more high tech than a DSi but $50 is far too much. I think the 3DS prices are fair enough though. Knew it was gonna be around $250, got my pre order in because they are gonna fly off the shelves.

[Kytim89]

Every one thinks that the 3DS is going to fly off the shelves, and it will because it is a hot product, but what everyone fails to realize is that the price for the 3DS will turn away casuals who will stick with their DS systems. Of course the Wii was hard to get at first because the casuals and hardcore gamers stampeded into retail shops of all sorts to get one. I do not see this happening with the 3DS. There is no doubt that there will be a large demand for the 3DS, but I only see Nintendo loyalists picking up the 3DS, and even some of their loyal people are on the fence about buying the 3DS if this forum is indicative. Overall, the 3DS sales will spike, but you will also be able to buy one easily if you want one.

[nickmitch]

Delaying the eShop gives pirates a chance to crack the system and Nintendo the opportunity to patch the hole with an update that everyone will definitely want.