Author Topic: Nintendo Announces Trade Event in September (Read 7929 times)

NWR_pap64 · « **on:** August 23, 2011, 05:16:57 PM »

The event will primarily focus on the 3DS.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/27581

Nintendo has confirmed that they will be holding a special Nintendo World trade show in September that will focus on the 3DS.

Previously rumored, the event will take place on September 13, days before the Tokyo Game Show. It will be open to investors, analysts and journalists, but not to the public. Further details are unavailable.

The event comes after Nintendo dropped the price of the 3DS worldwide due to poor sales performance. The company has faced several complaints and criticisms regarding its strategies in the handheld market, with some investors even suggesting that the company should try to compete in the mobile phone market.

Mop it up · « **Reply #1 on:** August 23, 2011, 05:39:40 PM »

This coming along with the recent rumours doesn't sound good. I hope it isn't related...

Chozo Ghost · « **Reply #2 on:** August 23, 2011, 05:45:41 PM »

I bet this is the event where Nintendo officially announces the analog stick addon.

Shaymin · « **Reply #3 on:** August 23, 2011, 05:51:20 PM »

Monster Hunter Portable 3D.

Believe.

pololmejor · « **Reply #4 on:** August 23, 2011, 05:54:48 PM »

The second analog stick is just s poor as using a legendary Pokemon in your party. It's not a good idea, they will look so week and they will demonstrate there scared at Sony! That doesn't sound like Nintendo!!! But if it does happen, well, my 3DS got stollen just at time...

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #5 on:** August 23, 2011, 06:03:41 PM »

Quote from: Mop it up on August 23, 2011, 05:39:40 PM

This coming along with the recent rumours doesn't sound good. I hope it isn't related...

Nintendo has been consistently holding events around TGS, so I don't see why this would indicate anything bad (Not sure what rumor you are referring to that doesn't sound good). I have no problem if they announce a analog stick attachment, I just hope if they do it is comfortable to use and doesn't feel tacked on.

Anyway I think they'll use the event to announce some new games, that will be their primary focus like most of their previous events (Maybe Xenoblade and Last story for NA? I can dream)

Mop it up · « **Reply #6 on:** August 23, 2011, 06:05:29 PM »

It literally would be tacked on...

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #7 on:** August 23, 2011, 06:12:19 PM »

Quote from: Mop it up on August 23, 2011, 06:05:29 PM

It literally would be tacked on...

I mean in regards to how it feels attached to the controller. If it feels comfortable, I see no problem with it. Now if it is the rumor that they will release another handheld or iteration with an analog stick, then I'll be very upset.

UltraClayton · « **Reply #8 on:** August 23, 2011, 06:14:40 PM »

It's going to be Mario's birthday party

TurdFurgy · « **Reply #9 on:** August 23, 2011, 06:40:45 PM »

But I'm an Ambassador! I should be allowed to attend!

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #10 on:** August 23, 2011, 06:46:26 PM »

GP's right, Nintendo pretty much always (at least in recent years) has an event of their own around that time, so don't read too much into the timing in relation to these rumors. It's 3DS specific because the Wii is dead and they're not ready to show off more of the Wii U.

Tenser · « **Reply #11 on:** August 23, 2011, 09:50:51 PM »

I think I'm the only one hoping for a new 3DS iteration. I'm ready to trade up my current 3DS for a 3DSLite. Then again all my gaming dollars are focused on the DS/3DS. I can understand someone being hard-pressed and upset for a new release when you're supporting your hobby on two to five different systems.

Chozo Ghost · « **Reply #12 on:** August 23, 2011, 10:08:28 PM »

Even if you take the right analog out of consideration, a new 3DS revision is needed anyway in order to improve battery life. So that's two reasons why a revision is necessary, and there may be other reasons as well. It sorta feels like Nintendo rushed the system to market and as a result they left out things which should have been obvious.

TJ Spyke · « **Reply #13 on:** August 23, 2011, 10:10:11 PM »

Not a chance in hell they announce a revision after only 7 months. I wouldn't expect a revision until late 2012 at the earliest.

They might revise the battery and just put it in the existing 3DS (though that might piss off existing owners).

Oblivion · « **Reply #14 on:** August 23, 2011, 10:15:52 PM »

It wouldn't piss me off. You would possibly buy it from their store and install it yourself. In any case, the battery life hardly bothers me anyway.

leahsdad · « **Reply #15 on:** August 24, 2011, 01:05:50 AM »

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I think I'm the only one hoping for a new 3DS iteration. I'm ready to trade up my current 3DS for a 3DSLite. Then again all my gaming dollars are focused on the DS/3DS. I can understand someone being hard-pressed and upset for a new release when you're supporting your hobby on two to five different systems.

Heh heh....I just had a baby and my biggest client just told me they'd be slashing the work they sent my way by 40%, so trust me...I'm not ready to buy new hardware.

With that said, isn't it funny how you never here anyone complain "Oh crap, I've got to get a new Ipod this year" or "Darn, Apple just released a new iteration of the Iphone!" I mean, at least it's rumor, speculation, and mystery with Nintendo. With Apple, it's so clockwork that it's barely news. Hey everyone, guess what, Apple is going to release a whole new line of Ipods and Itouches in 4 weeks. Big whoop. Hey everyone, in just 7 months, your Iphone is going to be rendered obsolete by a new iteration that looks just different enough for everyone else to notice you're using last year's iteration. Wah wah.

Oblivion · « **Reply #16 on:** August 24, 2011, 01:10:05 AM »

I'd complain if I owned an Apple product.

TJ Spyke · « **Reply #17 on:** August 24, 2011, 01:17:41 AM »

I only replaced my iPod Touch after one of their firmware upgrade's bricked it (it was working fine, I downloaded the firmware update and then it stopped working and I couldn't even get past the little Apple logo), it helped ease it that the bricked iPod Touch was a 3rd gen one and thus could use many of the new features that were supported by the 4th gen ones. I am not stupid enough to upgrade a iPod Touch or iPhone every year

Mop it up · « **Reply #18 on:** August 24, 2011, 01:19:20 AM »

I almost always use my 3DS at home so it's connected with the AC adapter, so I wouldn't care if they released a better battery for it. I'd actually prefer that to having one in a revision, or at least released alongside a revision.

Lady Mushroom · « **Reply #19 on:** August 24, 2011, 01:21:55 AM »

The battery life doesn't bother me. What they need to announce is Pokemon Gray with all the lovely 3D models used in the free Pokedex. That would REALLY sell 3DS!

NWR_pap64 · « **Reply #20 on:** August 24, 2011, 01:31:35 AM »

Quote from: TJ Spyke on August 24, 2011, 01:17:41 AM

I only replaced my iPod Touch after one of their firmware upgrade's bricked it (it was working fine, I downloaded the firmware update and then it stopped working and I couldn't even get past the little Apple logo), it helped ease it that the bricked iPod Touch was a 3rd gen one and thus could use many of the new features that were supported by the 4th gen ones. I am not stupid enough to upgrade a iPod Touch or iPhone every year

I don't have an iPhone, but I am still using my 2008 iPod Nano

. I agree, as long as the company keeps supporting the old hardware, and the changes between versions aren't drastic, then I can live with slightly older hardware.

Ceric · « **Reply #21 on:** August 24, 2011, 11:41:38 AM »

I have never owned and iPod. I reluctantly bought an iPhone 3G for the Unlimited Data and there was just not a Clear alternative (Before Android and Phone 7). I ditched it like a bad habit when Contract allowed and went to Phone 7. Though I do own a Macbook Air but that's back to it was the only computer in the price range that met my wife's and mine specs, (Powerplug not easily broken, preferable no moveable parts so it be drop resistant, able to do all the basic computing for the web (Like Flash), etc.)

xcwarrior · « **Reply #22 on:** August 24, 2011, 06:49:51 PM »

I'm already pissed at Nintendo for not being able to repair my Wii and they just sent me a busted sounding Wii as replacement. In the process of battling that out with their crap, people who read from a script, so called customer anal raping - I mean service.

I swear if they announce a revision to the 3DS after buying one a few ago I may shift sides to Sony. They are seriously going off the deep end.

Ceric · « **Reply #23 on:** August 24, 2011, 09:48:58 PM »

Quote from: Chozo Ghost on August 23, 2011, 10:08:28 PM

Even if you take the right analog out of consideration, a new 3DS revision is needed anyway in order to improve battery life. So that's two reasons why a revision is necessary, and there may be other reasons as well. It sorta feels like Nintendo rushed the system to market and as a result they left out things which should have been obvious.

You could just buy an extended battery... Seems silly to be the soul reason for a revision. I rather see them make an XL Sized 3DS.

Tenser · « **Reply #24 on:** August 24, 2011, 11:05:21 PM »

Possible changes with a new iteration:
-Longer battery life
-Larger screen
-2nd circle pad
-Larger 3D "sweet spot"
-More in system memory for DSiWare

Any others?

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