We take a look at the improved performance that Nintendo’s new system has to offer.
http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/hands-on-preview/38725/new-nintendo-3ds-xl-hands-on-preview
When the New 3DS was first announced, Nintendo promised lots of improvements. System performance enhancements, a CPU boost, a better web browser and more help give the new handheld a technological edge over its predecessor. At the time of this writing, Nintendo’s servers were bloated and temporarily down, so I didn’t have a chance to try out games (like my digital version of Smash). This did, however, present a good opportunity to take a look at the basic system features.
The improved stereoscopic 3D effect is a big improvement on what you would find in standard 3DS units. As with setting up any other system in the 3DS family (sans the 2DS), you have the option to test out the 3D effect. With the New 3DS, a new option, 3D Blur Prevention, is part of what helps stabilize the 3D effect on the system so that it’s a lot harder to lose. During the test, the front-facing camera tracked my face and displayed it on the screen as a smiling avatar in a small box. This is the viewing range that you have if you want to see the 3D effect while gaming. It is interesting to note that you can sometimes see the 3D effect shifting somewhat while you are moving, basically fixing the viewing angle on the go. That goes to show that it’s not instantaneously tracking your head and eye movements - which is fine, considering the lag is still very, very short. In a time when 3D seems to almost be a forgotten fad, Nintendo still shows that they actually care about 3D with this improvement.
The improvements with the New 3DS CPU really enhances a number of basic functions. Changing between applications is significantly faster than previous models, giving the user a snappier experience. The web browser also benefits from the changes in CPU. This time around, clicking hyperlinks more or less takes you instantly to your desired web page. It might not sound like a big deal, but compared to waiting a few seconds between pages loading on the original units, this makes the New 3DS feel like a more modern device. The web browser also now supports video playback. You’ll still have to go to the dedicated YouTube application for embedded videos, but you can still watch things like the Nintendo Direct videos directly on the browser.
Miiverse feels right at home on the New 3DS. Compared to the abysmal load times on the older units, Miiverse can be up and running on the new hardware in a fraction of the time. After doing some very basic comparisons, the old 3DS took nearly 30 seconds to get inside of the Miiverse while the New 3DS about eight to ten seconds. Individual community pages and posts also load considerably faster, making the overall experience far more usable.
The New 3DS is not the next big step in Nintendo’s hardware history. Like the DSi before it, the new system is an improvement on base hardware that offers a lot more in terms of usability. The under-the-hood boost to the CPU plays a big part in most of this, making things like web browsing and Miiverse fully functional on the handheld. The decision to not only stick with but improve stereoscopic 3D also shows Nintendo is serious about supporting that feature of the system. In terms of on-board software, the New 3DS is clearly superior to its predecessors.
The 2DS and New 3DS are different products with different aims because they're intended for different audiences. It's not Nintendo being unaware, it's them purposely designing different products for different types of people.I'm astounded by how many times this needs to be reiterated.
Pointing out that you can't challenge insanolord is, in fact, challenging insanolord by insinuating that he is an unfair moderator who squashes opposing viewpoints due to being in a position of authority which, in the years that I've Internet-known him, could not be further from the truth. In my experience, insanolord (and Uncle Bob for that matter) has been generally pretty fair and he's pretty hands-off with his moderating. Someone seriously has to be a total ****-up for any mod to step in.
As for the rest of your post, I would recommend gaining a better understanding of "market" and "demographics."
he said it was targeted at kids, a different demographic sure but the same market but you dodged the whole damn issue, 3ds is also targeted at the SAME demographic dumb ass. there report that asshole.Childish name calling aside, this has been discussed countless times. 3DS and 2DS are not targeting the same demographic. Certainly, any child can use a regular 3DS. However, Nintendo does not recommend 3D for children ages 6 and under. 2DS is an excellent solution for concerned parents and/or parents with more than one child.
My main problem is Nintendo updating its system to the point where there are exclusives for those systems despite having the same name as it's predecessor. Monster Hunter is exclusive to the NEW 3DS, right? I may have read that wrong, but if that's true, that's pretty messed up. That is a trend I don't want to see. Having two, three, even four tiers in the same ecosystem is fine, but as soon as a game can't be played on all of them, that's a troubling sign.Nah, the only New 3DS exclusive game is Xenoblade Chronicles. Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate is still playable on a regular 3DS. It benefits from the updated hardware with better load times. Personally, I think I'll prefer playing on a regular 3DS due to the Circle Pad Pro. It's more comfortable to hold and has a proper Circle Pad.
I can not fathom this kind of thinking: a new version of a branded hardware has an improved feature, that it makes all other versions of the same hardware obsolete or relegated to a completely inferior position. THIS IS MADNESS! Almost every consumer product has different makes and models. YOU EVER TRIED TO BUY BRAKES FOR A 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA? This is just normal business practice.
Whoa...What's the deal with all the vitriol and name calling. Did I miss a memo?
Jebus, this again. 3D was just something Nintendo added because it could finally do so cheaply. At launch, 3D cost like $7 to implement. You're so weirdly attached to 3D being this massive albatross. Nintendo's problem wasn't relying on 3D to sell 3DS. Rather, it was trying to sell 3DS primarily on the shoulders of DS's success which is never a good idea. 3DS is a great handheld; it just wasn't at launch. Nintendo seems to be developing this alarming habit of releasing hardware when it is clearly not ready to be released. 3D is a bullet-point, not the entire point. And why not improve 3D if it's going to release an updated model anyway?
And I would attribute the improved sales at least partially to dropping $80 from the price tag.
I highly doubt 3D was just an afterthought bullet point for a system called the *3D*S.Well, I didn't even say "afterthought;" you did. I said it was a "bullet point, not the entire point." There's much more to 3DS than 3D. I definitely think you're focusing way more on it than even Nintendo ever has. Nintendo certainly has used 3D as part of its marketing. However, while you're quick to point out the "3D" of 3DS, I find the "DS" of 3DS to have been the bigger problem. It's far more troubling to me that Nintendo thinks brand recognition can offset the negatives of launching an incomplete product.
So why is Nintendo releasing the New 3DS?Amiibo. Nintendo isn't even subtle about this as the New 3DS logo is the same font and design as the Amiibo logo. It's clearly taking precedence over the other additions. The improved 3D, like 3D itself in the original 3DS, is another bullet point. Nintendo is bound to make a killing on Amiibo because people, especially in Japan, like collecting ****. These are $13 figures that costs Nintendo what, a few bucks. It's no surprise that Nintendo is making such a hard push in Japan because, like Streetpass, the concept works really well there.
So should we just start this thread again? :cool;Probably, but it'll just descend into a New 3DS hate thread. Let's try to get it back on track.
So should we just start this thread again? :cool;Probably, but it'll just descend into a New 3DS hate thread. Let's try to get it back on track.
I think New 3DS is a good idea. I'm not interested in it myself at the moment, but I see the merits of it. As a vehicle for Amiibo, it's a necessary evil. The improvements are too substantial for this to be a Game Boy Light-esque Japan exclusive. I hope DSi has tempered Nintendo's expectations for this everywhere else in the world.
As this is a New 3DS XL hands-on preview, it's important to note the lack of faceplates which I felt were the best thing about the new handheld. I'm not interested in Amiibo. I turn 3D off. I don't even use Miiverse on Wii U. I can play 99% of 3DS games and I already own a Circle Pad Pro. Aesthetically, I admit that I like the colored buttons and the XL's shade of blue. I'm not particularly big on personization, but I like the concept behind it. Collecting faceplates is a **** ton easier and affordable than rreplacing the entire unit for a limited edition. This is also helpful when sending in for repairs since Nintendo doesn't promise that you'll get your unit back. I have a plain black XL and I would have been annoyed if I didn't get that one back. Imagine having the Link Between World's one.
Everything I've read says the C-stick works well. I'd still like to see a true Circle Pad when a real successor is released. Also, New 3DS still has the infrared sensor for the all the both games that use it. Nintendo could potentially release a New Circle Pad Pro. It's a shame they couldn't keep the dimensions the same as the original models.
Is there still no release date on this thing?
Isn't NOA relying on the general public to not be aware that the 3DS is being replaced with a superior model so that they'll still buy "Old" 3DS's this Christmas? If they give the date now then the cat's out of the bag and 3DS sales could go down the shitter.That's extremely melodramatic, particularly since we've seen this story play out before just last generation and a new model didn't make much of an impact. Even if Nintendo of America announced a release date, it's doubtful that would have a major affect on holiday sales especially since a new Pokemon just released. Anyone who would even be interested in New 3DS and it's mostly minor upgrades likely already knows about it because the Internet. I wouldn't be surprised if most of the people waiting for New 3DS are current 3DS owners looking to upgrade. The cat is already out of the bag. I really don't think there's a very large group of people who both haven't heard about New 3DS and care to wait. Parents buying for their kids, for example, aren't going to wait months to give their kids a New 3DS on NOT Christmas.