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Title: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Thirdkoopa on January 06, 2010, 08:50:36 AM
The 3DS is now confirmed. We will discuss it here.

NEW INFO
http://kotaku.com/5499784/what-we-know-and-think-we-know-about-the-nintendo-3ds?skyline=true&s=i
http://kotaku.com/5499725/nintendo-3ds-is-a-new-hardware-series

OLD POST

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=384126
http://kotaku.com/5441242/report-new-zelda-out-by-end-of-2010-first-ds-successor-details

Motion Sensor? HD Screens? I got some mixed feelings about this...

Anyways, discuss.
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: Lotos on January 06, 2010, 09:19:41 AM
And I just got a DSi...
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: Nayrman on January 06, 2010, 09:22:09 AM
Hey Nintendo:
1. ANALOG STICKS
2. non-blocky graphics wouldn't hurt
3. keep the motion crap to a minimum. It's never worked on handhelds (kirby's pinball on GBC anyone?)
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: Lotos on January 06, 2010, 09:37:03 AM
Quote from: Nayrman on January 06, 2010, 09:22:09 AM
3. keep the motion crap to a minimum. It's never worked on handhelds (kirby's pinball on GBC anyone?)

There was WarioWare: Twisted!, but then again, the screen was too small and that microgame that required rhythm mad me off.
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: StarWindWizard7 on January 06, 2010, 09:40:53 AM
So the DS2 is over the DSi?

They seem to keep coming up/out with these "things" over 6 months.
Glad I only bought a DS, or I'd have a lot of little gaming machines everywhere.
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: Lotos on January 06, 2010, 09:42:08 AM
Quote from: NOA_STAR on January 06, 2010, 09:40:53 AM
So the DS2 is over the DSi?

They seem to keep coming up/out with these "things" over 6 months.
Glad I only bought a DS, or I'd have a lot of little gaming machines everywhere.

I only got my DSi for WarioWare :x  I'll bet they'll make one for the DS2 as well.  I better get a job and start saving.
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: Thirdkoopa on January 06, 2010, 09:57:27 AM
Quote from: Nayrman on January 06, 2010, 09:22:09 AM
Hey Nintendo:
1. ANALOG STICKS
2. non-blocky graphics wouldn't hurt
3. keep the motion crap to a minimum. It's never worked on handhelds (kirby's pinball on GBC anyone?)
4.Make sure there's a linked Virtual Console or something like that. I'd love to get from my account and play Paper Mario on my DS2/Whatever they name it.
5.Actually test the control system. Make it feel good like the DSLite
6.If they're going to have music, don't only allow that weird file.
Who wants to continue on the list?!
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: ThePowerOfOne on January 06, 2010, 01:46:39 PM
Glad I still have my DS Lite. I was just getting ready to take it to Gamestop and get a DSi, too.
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: Tupin on January 06, 2010, 03:10:32 PM
Quote from: Third K on January 06, 2010, 09:57:27 AM
4.Make sure there's a linked Virtual Console or something like that. I'd love to get from my account and play Paper Mario on my DS2/Whatever they name it.
5.Actually test the control system. Make it feel good like the DSLite
6.If they're going to have music, don't only allow that weird file.
Who wants to continue on the list?!
7. ANALOG STICKS (Yes, it's worth mentioning twice)
8. Using optical media wouldn't be a bad idea for GCN-sized games, which is how powerful the DS2 SHOULD be.
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: DededeCloneChris on January 06, 2010, 03:22:22 PM
Okat, whiners. You're really gullible that Nintendo will hear your demands. It's as if you want to eat more than you can chew when you just can't. Give them a break, geez...

I, for the ONLY one here, am looking forward to this.
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: Eizweir on January 06, 2010, 03:44:56 PM
So now instead of getting a DSi I should wait for this?  And then six months after it somes out there will be another model out :x
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: Custom on January 06, 2010, 03:49:22 PM
Quote from: AuraChannelerChris on January 06, 2010, 03:22:22 PM
Okat, whiners. You're really gullible that Nintendo will hear your demands. It's as if you want to eat more than you can chew when you just can't. Give them a break, geez...

I, for the ONLY one here, am looking forward to this.

You're a stupid fanboy then. Nintendo hasn't been listening to its fans for awhile. They should really start to. We don't want them to push out consoles and handhelds like they do games that only consist of minigames. The real fans don't want Wii Music. They just want a solid Zelda title.

I really don't want all this extra crap, I just wanted a solid handheld that is fun to play.
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: Thirdkoopa on January 06, 2010, 03:53:08 PM
Quote from: AuraChannelerChris on January 06, 2010, 03:22:22 PM
You're really gullible that Nintendo will hear your demands
Heavens forbid we critize and discuss opinions

Uh no, I don't actually think they'll hear me; It's however nice to think of possibilities and hope.  What's wrong with wanting to play something like Super Mario RPG, which in a logical aspect, I could on a DSi If the Virtual Console accounts were linked? - Sony clearly does that with Playstation one for christ sakes. That's not saying Nintendo has to, but It'd be awesome.

Quote
I, for the ONLY one here, am looking forward to this.
Quote from: Third K on January 06, 2010, 08:50:36 AM
I got some mixed feelings about this...
Mixed Feelings: Excited yet concerned at the same time. Assumptions aren't nice. D:

Quote from: NOJ_CUSTOM on January 06, 2010, 03:49:22 PM
The real fans don't want Wii Music. They just want a solid Zelda title.
To be fair, the real fans just want more solid titles and better online amongst most things.

I don't mind Nintendo pulling out this shovelware poop since It sells way too much not to, but when putting it at such a high priority, it feels like you're getting bent over in a way.
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: Doodle on January 06, 2010, 04:41:59 PM
This annoys me. I just bought a DSi last year.
So far, there's nothing that makes it worth getting. Sure, the better resolution is nice, but the motion controls are just another gimmick.

Quote from: AuraChannelerChris on January 06, 2010, 03:22:22 PM
You're really gullible that Nintendo will hear your demands.
I, for the ONLY one here, am looking forward to this.
We've already established Nintendo doesn't care about what we think, but we can still complain about all of the crap they've been doing lately. :U
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: Macawmoses on January 06, 2010, 05:07:45 PM
Don't diss the blocky graphics. If the DS hadn't been around, pixel games would be long since dead - and there would be the end of an era. I want to see those types of games stick around. The DS promoted their development (see: Castlevania).
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: Titus Andronicus on January 06, 2010, 05:20:30 PM
so i guess we're seeing a new zelda for wii in 2012
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: Custom on January 06, 2010, 05:52:44 PM
Quote from: mackormoses on January 06, 2010, 05:07:45 PM
Don't diss the blocky graphics. If the DS hadn't been around, pixel games would be long since dead - and there would be the end of an era. I want to see those types of games stick around. The DS promoted their development (see: Castlevania).

I don't diss the graphics, I just don't like seeing the same handheld rereleased 3 times in a year.
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: StarWindWizard7 on January 06, 2010, 09:07:53 PM
Quote from: NOJ_CUSTOM on January 06, 2010, 03:49:22 PM
You're a stupid fanboy then. Nintendo hasn't been listening to its fans for awhile. They should really start to. We don't want them to push out consoles and handhelds like they do games that only consist of minigames. The real fans don't want Wii Music. They just want a solid Zelda title.

I really don't want all this extra crap, I just wanted a solid handheld that is fun to play.
Thank you... the voice of obvious reason Right here.
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: Macawmoses on January 06, 2010, 10:57:15 PM
Quote from: NOJ_CUSTOM on January 06, 2010, 05:52:44 PM
I don't diss the graphics, I just don't like seeing the same handheld rereleased 3 times in a year.
I get that much, but I didn't see a solid deadline announced. While on the other hand, I saw Zelda Wii announced for 2010.
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: Titus Andronicus on January 06, 2010, 11:58:32 PM
Quote from: mackormoses on January 06, 2010, 10:57:15 PM
I get that much, but I didn't see a solid deadline announced. While on the other hand, I saw Zelda Wii announced for 2010.
and on the third hand, we all know how good zelda games are at coming out on time
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: Macawmoses on January 07, 2010, 07:42:47 PM
Quote from: Titus Andronicus on January 06, 2010, 11:58:32 PM
and on the third hand, we all know how good zelda games are at coming out on time
Nintendo has cleared out announcements in terms of the latter part of 2010. Hell, 2010 in general. We know about Sin and Punishment and Endless Ocean as a relatively decent summary of the year. Sure, we have a remake of Gold and Silver (which is to carry the DS, I'm sure. We also have Other M...which really won't get the mainstream success an actual Mario/Zelda/Pokemon title would.

Basically, I'd say it's fairly certain they are going to rely on Zelda to carry the holiday season, with Other M being the mid of the year, and HG/SS as the early part. Vitality, S+P, EO2, etc. to keep the consumers interested. Finally, one sneak title like Excitebots or Shake It!
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: Thirdkoopa on March 15, 2010, 11:53:54 AM
well hi there seems like we have a rumor on the loose (http://news.vgchartz.com/news.php?id=7438)

And that's why this thread is getting a nice bump.
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: SkyMyl on March 15, 2010, 12:28:52 PM
Quote from: MasterYoungLink on March 15, 2010, 11:35:56 AM
(http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/4633/bangmyheadagainstawall.gif)
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: JrDude on March 15, 2010, 01:20:19 PM
Listening to fans is never a good idea, because when they listen, they listen to the retards and the people who are joking.
"lets giv shado gunz, datll be so badarse"
and we know the result of that one.

And even if they listened to good ideas, well, it's hard to say what's a good idea and what's a bad idea, since there's always a Nayr somewhere among the people, so people will never be satisfied.
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: Turok on March 15, 2010, 01:42:58 PM
Quote from: George Babbitt on January 06, 2010, 03:53:08 PM
Heavens forbid we critize and discuss opinions

Uh no, I don't actually think they'll hear me; It's however nice to think of possibilities and hope.  What's wrong with wanting to play something like Super Mario RPG, which in a logical aspect, I could on a DSi If the Virtual Console accounts were linked? - Sony clearly does that with Playstation one for christ sakes. That's not saying Nintendo has to, but It'd be awesome
I'm only gonna say this, with the DSi its impossible to have a normal VC, as the screens are less than 320x240 which is the resolution of every console from the SNES on up (some n64 games run at 640x480). A GB VC is possinle, but not the same one as the Wii, too much shoehorning.

But if the DS2 or whatever it is, when it comes out in a couple of years, has a res of 320x240 or higher (IT BETTER!) then I can see the VC being linkable.

more on this when I'm not stuffing my face :P
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: Lotos on March 15, 2010, 01:42:58 PM
Gamecube power?  Let's see a portable Sonic Adventure 2 with wi-fi!
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: JrDude on March 15, 2010, 01:52:55 PM
Oh yeah, just in case you didn't know, just about every company that makes phones or something release a newer better one every 6 months or so, it seems Nintendo does the same thing.
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: Gwen Khan on March 15, 2010, 03:12:50 PM
Quote from: Patrick Bateman on January 06, 2010, 03:49:22 PM
You're a stupid fanboy then. Nintendo hasn't been listening to its fans for awhile. They should really start to. We don't want them to push out consoles and handhelds like they do games that only consist of minigames. The real fans don't want Wii Music. They just want a solid Zelda title.

I really don't want all this extra crap, I just wanted a solid handheld that is fun to play.

has Nintendo ever really listened to it's fans?
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: Nayrman on March 15, 2010, 07:50:04 PM
What I want after hearing these rumors:
1. At least near Cube quality graphics. The PSP in 2004 had PS1.5 graphics, so the next generation of handhelds should be at least CLOSE to PS2/Cube level quality
2. VIRTUAL CONSOLE. For gods sake let us download old gameboy games (and maybe even everything currently on the Wii's VC) onto the darn system! Also known as, some basic memory inside wouldn't help. Remember Nintendo, memory isn't an issue anymore. Found a 250GB harddrive at a store for as low as 60 bucks. There is no excuse anymore.
3. Joystick please. Or better yet, two, fps's on the go!
and finally
4. Less gimmicky control please. Either make it like a lot of the zelda games (somewhat) where the stylus only serves the basic functions that normal buttons can. None of the scribble nonsense. Luckily they've been very good about this in the later couple years on the DS.
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: えっちーせんぱい on March 15, 2010, 10:38:59 PM
Quote from: Drizzt on March 15, 2010, 01:42:58 PM
I'm only gonna say this, with the DSi its impossible to have a normal VC, as the screens are less than 320x240 which is the resolution of every console from the SNES on up (some n64 games run at 640x480). A GB VC is possinle, but not the same one as the Wii, too much shoehorning.

But if the DS2 or whatever it is, when it comes out in a couple of years, has a res of 320x240 or higher (IT BETTER!) then I can see the VC being linkable.

more on this when I'm not stuffing my face :P
If anything, it will end up being a widescreen 640x360 device if they decide to do near VGA.

Honestly I'm not really caring at this point, I'll just see where it goes and get one if I like it enough.
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: Doodle on March 16, 2010, 03:15:30 AM
I still don't want one after just getting a DSi last year.
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: Silverhawk79 on March 16, 2010, 08:01:34 AM
I'll likely get it when it comes out. My DS is beat to poop.
...But it still works. =3
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: Lotos on March 16, 2010, 09:19:02 AM
Quote from: King Richard on January 06, 2010, 05:07:45 PM
Don't diss the blocky graphics. If the DS hadn't been around, pixel games would be long since dead - and there would be the end of an era. I want to see those types of games stick around. The DS promoted their development (see: Castlevania).

I love the block graphics.  I think the Pokémon 2.5D or whatever field graphics are even a little too much.

Quote from: Nayrman on March 15, 2010, 07:50:04 PM
4. Less gimmicky control please. Either make it like a lot of the zelda games (somewhat) where the stylus only serves the basic functions that normal buttons can. None of the scribble nonsense. Luckily they've been very good about this in the later couple years on the DS.
This.  They should do it with some games, but for others it's unnecessary.  Touch controls in Super Mario 64 DS, for example.  I know they were optional, but I think they could have made the controls at least a little bit better.  Starfy, for example, if I'm recalling correctly, did not have a lot of touch controls in the main game.  It played fine the way it was made.
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: SkyMyl on March 16, 2010, 09:20:43 AM
Quote from: Nayrman on March 15, 2010, 07:50:04 PM
3. Joystick please. Or better yet, two, fps's on the go!
What the hell is it with you and joysticks on portables, Nayr?
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: Magnum on March 16, 2010, 10:19:30 AM
Quote from: MasterYoungLink on March 16, 2010, 09:20:43 AM
What the hell is it with you and joysticks on portables, Nayr?
HA, did you try playing Call of Duty on the DS? SO BAD!!!!!!!1!!111!!!!!!
Though, I just don't think shooters should be on the go. I think they should make games that are super fun (example: Half-Minute Hero) not something you can beat in 10 minutes. I just don't think shooters have a place, neither to joysticks.
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: Thirdkoopa on March 16, 2010, 10:31:19 AM
Quote from: MasterYoungLink on March 16, 2010, 09:20:43 AM
What the hell is it with you and joysticks on portables, Nayr?
Because joysticks leave more potential. A DS remake of any gamecube game would be better with analog controls for starters. The PSP analog stick works quite nicely asides from the fact you probably have to buy a intercourse ing thumpad to truly enjoy it unless you like it as is. i need one ;-;

Through other suggestions are far more important.
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: Nayrman on March 16, 2010, 12:17:01 PM
Quote from: MasterYoungLink on March 16, 2010, 09:20:43 AM
What the hell is it with you and joysticks on portables, Nayr?
3D + D-pad equals a lot of poor control and pain for your thumb.
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: DededeCloneChris on March 16, 2010, 02:20:15 PM
Quote from: Nayrman on March 16, 2010, 12:17:01 PM
3D + D-pad equals a lot of poor control and pain for your thumb.
Oh, please, as if D-pads are that dangerous. Joysticks are more dangerous.
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: Nayrman on March 16, 2010, 02:37:00 PM
Quote from: AuraChannelerChris on March 16, 2010, 02:20:15 PM
Oh, please, as if D-pads are that dangerous. Joysticks are more dangerous.
Someone's never played Crash Bandicoot or any of the original PS1 games on the first controller it came with (finger gets a blister just from thinking about it)
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: BOREDFOREVER on March 16, 2010, 04:35:53 PM
I dunno.  I still use the DS fat.  I just don't do too much with handhelds, I don't always have a game I'm playing on them like I do on the main consoles.  So I tend to get a little less excited or interested in new handheld releases.  As for duel analogs, I would love my PSP like a child if it had duel analogs.  I thought, and hoped, they would do so on the Go to make a lot of first and third person games infinitely more playable.
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: Thirdkoopa on March 17, 2010, 01:10:05 AM
Quote from: AuraChannelerChris on March 16, 2010, 02:20:15 PM
Oh, please, as if D-pads are that dangerous. Joysticks are more dangerous.
Wrist straps coming in at your service. ; )

But I think the concern is "If they're done right" which I've pointed out in my post it's very well possible to do right with one. Two couldn't be that hard now, could it? Hell even one and some new other controller updates would be a godsend.
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: えっちーせんぱい on March 22, 2010, 12:46:28 PM
Quote from: Lotos on March 16, 2010, 09:19:02 AM
I love the block graphics.  I think the Pokémon 2.5D or whatever field graphics are even a little too much.
Do you know how many people would have complained if they kept it strictly 2D on the DS? Its fine the way it is (but I'm more for a 3D Adventure like Colo/XD).
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: Cornwad on March 23, 2010, 03:49:34 AM
Apparently it's actually the DS3 now. Well, 3DS.
http://ds.ign.com/articles/107/1079233p1.html
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: Nayrman on March 23, 2010, 07:40:29 AM
Saw that on Kotaku.

Just reading the phrase "3D Effects" already means they've lost one customer. I hate 3D with a passion, and it'll work even worse on a small screen you're supposed to carry around. Seriously Nintendo, why?
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: DededeCloneChris on March 23, 2010, 10:09:30 AM
Sweet. 3D effects. I'll see how they pull this out when it comes out. :)
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: Thirdkoopa on March 23, 2010, 10:17:43 AM


Beginning of the video shows a potential way this could be pulled off. I just wonder; Gimmick, Good Innovation, Not all that used but not overexcessive? No one knows. Hopefully E3 covers this soon. And oh how I can only hope for good joysticks.

Of course this also means that I may have to buy a new console to play Golden Sun DS. Oh dear please no ;-;
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: Nayrman on March 23, 2010, 10:35:48 AM
That's not 3D at all X_X;;

It's simply using a change in perspective to give the illusion of 3D. Hell, that poop's been around since mirrors were invented.
With the DSi, I bet it's using the camera of some kind for basic perspective. Since Iwata mentioned motion (or tilt, whatever) controls, no doubt the tilt function will be used to move the scenery around to give that 3D illusion.

Somehow I'm betting that's what it is, and if that's the case, good lord that adds absolutely nothing to games, and once again proves my point how 3D is the biggest sham in media today.

But we've gotta wait till E3 to see. *sigh*
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: Silverhawk79 on March 23, 2010, 11:20:25 AM
Hmmm. I'm unsure about it. I guess I'll have to see how they're pulling it off before I can pass judgment.
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: Silverhawk79 on March 23, 2010, 11:21:22 AM
Quote from: Nayrman on March 23, 2010, 10:35:48 AM
That's not 3D at all X_X;;

It's simply using a change in perspective to give the illusion of 3D. Hell, that poop's been around since mirrors were invented.
With the DSi, I bet it's using the camera of some kind for basic perspective. Since Iwata mentioned motion (or tilt, whatever) controls, no doubt the tilt function will be used to move the scenery around to give that 3D illusion.

Somehow I'm betting that's what it is, and if that's the case, good lord that adds absolutely nothing to games, and once again proves my point how 3D is the biggest sham in media today.

But we've gotta wait till E3 to see. *sigh*
I think that game uses the cameras to track changes in the DSi's overall position.
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: Nayrman on March 23, 2010, 11:36:32 AM
Quote from: Silverhawk79 on March 23, 2010, 11:21:22 AM
I think that game uses the cameras to track changes in the DSi's overall position.
As I expected. All it really needs is to set up a reference point. The rest is reasonably simple in terms of visual design.

As you said in your first post, I'm really interested to see what Nintendo actually thinks this sort of thing will accomplish. I guess we'll see come June.
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: Neerb on March 23, 2010, 01:51:43 PM
Does anyone else find the 3DS announcement to be a bit sudden? DSiXL is just coming out, DS is going really strong (as it always has been), and then out of nowhere, BOOM: DS WITH BETTER GRAPHICS AND 3D AND CONTROL STICK AND BETTER WIRELESS AND BETTER BATTERY AND MOTION CONTROL AND BACKWARDS COMPATIBILITY AND YOU CAN SEE IT BEING PLAYED 3 MONTHS FROM NOW!!!

Well, PSP GO is screwed.  :D
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: Cornwad on March 23, 2010, 02:07:53 PM
Apparently it has a film over the screens that makes each eye see the screen differently, creating a 3D effect without glasses. And also an analog stick?
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: Zero on March 23, 2010, 02:11:54 PM
Well regardless of how crappy or expensive it may be it's probably going to be the platform for the new pokemon games...which I'll end up getting because I hate myself.
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: Nayrman on March 23, 2010, 02:36:13 PM
Quote from: SmashBro25 on March 23, 2010, 01:51:43 PM
Does anyone else find the 3DS announcement to be a bit sudden? DSiXL is just coming out, DS is going really strong (as it always has been), and then out of nowhere, BOOM: DS WITH BETTER GRAPHICS AND 3D AND CONTROL STICK AND BETTER WIRELESS AND BETTER BATTERY AND MOTION CONTROL AND BACKWARDS COMPATIBILITY AND YOU CAN SEE IT BEING PLAYED 3 MONTHS FROM NOW!!!

Well, PSP GO is screwed.  :D
Well, Nintendo had remade the DS three times already, and the original model was hitting six years old this fall, they'd need to do an actual upgrade at SOME point. You can't just keep re-releasing the same system without people getting bored.

Quote from: Cornwad on March 23, 2010, 02:07:53 PM
Apparently it has a film over the screens that makes each eye see the screen differently, creating a 3D effect without glasses. And also an analog stick?
That isn't 3D at all. Hell, that's the same trick the original 50's 3D movies tried to pull with much worse results. That type of 3D is usually the worst kind as it's so easy to make it seem fake. Although I suppose it's cheaper than putting some actual hardware on the darn thing @_@;;
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: Custom on March 23, 2010, 02:40:02 PM
http://kotaku.com/5500166/report-nintendo-3ds-also-has-3d-joystick-force-feedback--more

I dunno guys. I dunno.
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: Custom on March 23, 2010, 02:43:26 PM
Quote from: SmashBro25 on March 23, 2010, 01:51:43 PM
Does anyone else find the 3DS announcement to be a bit sudden? DSiXL is just coming out, DS is going really strong (as it always has been), and then out of nowhere, BOOM: DS WITH BETTER GRAPHICS AND 3D AND CONTROL STICK AND BETTER WIRELESS AND BETTER BATTERY AND MOTION CONTROL AND BACKWARDS COMPATIBILITY AND YOU CAN SEE IT BEING PLAYED 3 MONTHS FROM NOW!!!

Well, PSP GO is screwed.  :D

Hey fanboy, I'm not quite sure you get the whole picture.
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: SkyMyl on March 23, 2010, 02:53:02 PM
>Joystick

Pass.
Of course the 3D gimmick itself isn't what made you say that.
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: Thirdkoopa on March 23, 2010, 02:58:51 PM
Well this is interesting; We actually have a discussion going on for once here. I'm impressed.

As for the Joystick announcement, what do they mean by "3D joystick"? Can anyone clarify? I mean If It's just like a regular joystick then hell yes.

This is actually still turning out on the verge If that's the case. So many questions come about but possibilities arise to. Still I kinda agree with Nayr, 3D isn't really all too innovative unless they use it well. Maybe it won't be used on every game like the touch screen.

Quote from: SkyMyl on March 23, 2010, 02:53:02 PM
>Joystick
Trust me on this; The PSP has a pretty decent joystick.

You know it's not so good to shun something either way until you get more info unless that info truly does a lot. Being however that I loved this generation of portable consoles I'll probably sucker myself into buying it. Golden Sun DS is just the forcing edge.
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: Neerb on March 23, 2010, 03:51:11 PM
Quote from: Nayrman on March 23, 2010, 02:36:13 PM
That isn't 3D at all. Hell, that's the same trick the original 50's 3D movies tried to pull with much worse results. That type of 3D is usually the worst kind as it's so easy to make it seem fake. Although I suppose it's cheaper than putting some actual hardware on the darn thing @_@;;

Isn't putting film between your eyes and the screen the exact same thing 3D does now?! I don't see how this will be any different 3D than the modern 3D movie... and this has a bonus cause you don't have to wear 3D glasses while you play in public.
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: Nayrman on March 23, 2010, 04:12:26 PM
Quote from: SmashBro25 on March 23, 2010, 03:51:11 PM
Isn't putting film between your eyes and the screen the exact same thing 3D does now?! I don't see how this will be any different 3D than the modern 3D movie... and this has a bonus cause you don't have to wear 3D glasses while you play in public.
Never said those were better, just that usually glassesless 3D comes out WORSE since there isn't as much actually tricking your sense of sight.
The 3D idea is pretty bad.
As far as 3D joystick is concerned, I really have no idea. Maybe they mean kind of like how the playstations R3 and L3 work, you know how you can press them as buttons? Maybe expand that functionality a bit...
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: Cornwad on March 23, 2010, 05:14:42 PM
I think some of you are overeating considering we essentially only have a name. A name that is also an amazing pun. I thought touch controls on a handheld sounded pretty ridiculous too, and the DS is probably my favorite handheld after the brick Gameboy.
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: Nanako on March 23, 2010, 06:07:12 PM
A new DS, eh? I can't wait to tell a certain someone about this. But... knowing him, he already knows about this. Oh well, I'll still tell him.
I still have a trusty DS Lite and it works exactly as I want it to for all this time. Really, it even cooks for me if I ask nicely. I'm happy enough with that. I don't need some stupid update every year.
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: Zero on March 23, 2010, 06:30:06 PM
Quote from: Nanako on March 23, 2010, 06:07:12 PM
I don't need some stupid update every year.

From the information we're getting, it's looking like this is an entirely new platform.

Though to be honest, the DS base is so large I'm not sure if Nintendo is willing to take the risk of launching a new platform just yet.
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: Nanako on March 23, 2010, 06:34:25 PM
Quote from: Zero on March 23, 2010, 06:30:06 PM
From the information we're getting, it's looking like this is an entirely new platform.

Though to be honest, the DS base is so large I'm not sure if Nintendo is willing to take the risk of launching a new platform just yet.
Maybe yer right. But really, I dunno. If it brings a lot of new functionality, I might take a look at it. But if it is just a DS with WOW 3D, then I'll pass. Just like I passed on the DSi, cause it's just a DS with WOW CAMERAS.
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: Tupin on March 23, 2010, 07:23:44 PM
Completely new hardware series:
http://kotaku.com/5499725/nintendo-3ds-is-a-new-hardware-series (http://kotaku.com/5499725/nintendo-3ds-is-a-new-hardware-series)

The 3D effect, it's more of an innovation in graphics than an innovation in gameplay. That doesn't mind me so much. I'm just glad they are getting a real joystick and moving away from the aging 6-year old DS platform after making four versions of it. Kind of surprised they aren't moving into optical media, 3D effects take up lots of space.

Oh, and the backwards compatibility is a nice touch.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Thirdkoopa on March 23, 2010, 08:11:50 PM
3D being more of an innovation in Graphics rather than Gameplay? Sort of expected but I suppose too much can't happen with it as long as It's not shoved down our throats. On the other hand, Joystick not as in a 3D one which confused me? That's fantastic news as long as they implement it well. This just went from "Questionable" To "Looking pretty nifty so far" Let's just hope the steadiness keeps up like this.

I just wonder with the DSiXL so soon that If nintendo has truly had the time to rerun over how the controls work on this - Compared to other versions the original DS and GBA weren't all that great in controls compared to say the rest later on. Which kinda sucks because If there's something that comes out in the next 2 years I'll probably be vacuumed to buy it similar to how I did with the DSLite.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Cornwad on March 23, 2010, 08:18:42 PM
I would say that the original DS handled better than the Lite and the DSi is the best, but the Lite is easier to play on. Does that make any sense?
Title: Re: DS2 confirmed apparently
Post by: Rayquarian on March 23, 2010, 08:21:24 PM
Quote from: Lotos on January 06, 2010, 09:19:41 AM
And I just got a DSi...
That's why you buy on release date and don't upgrade until it is necessary.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on March 24, 2010, 10:33:57 AM
Quote from: Amir on March 23, 2010, 08:21:24 PM
That's why you buy on release date and don't upgrade until it is necessary.

My L button on my DS Lite was broken. ;-;
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Theipaz on March 24, 2010, 10:44:33 AM
waggleing in public doesnt sound fun
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Chris8492 on March 24, 2010, 12:14:16 PM
Geez, i feel like my DSi is still new and now a 3D format?

Still gonna get it.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on March 24, 2010, 04:51:45 PM
Quote from: killerkevin001 on March 24, 2010, 10:44:33 AM
waggleing in public doesnt sound fun

WAGGLE WAGGLE WAGGLE
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: X-3 on March 24, 2010, 05:00:58 PM
I'm somewhat curious about the full details. Guess I'll have to see more before making any real thoughts.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Cornwad on March 24, 2010, 06:44:07 PM
Nintendo's never made a bad portable yet. Virtual Boy wasn't portable.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Thirdkoopa on March 25, 2010, 04:54:29 AM
Quote from: Cornwad on March 24, 2010, 06:44:07 PM
Nintendo's never made a bad portable yet. Virtual Boy wasn't portable.
While Nintendo's never made a bad portable yet you can't deny that the first one in the portable line-ups have glaringly obvious flaws. You can also argue that the GB/Light weren't all that great but whatever; this isn't the thread to debate over it much. On top of that a gimmick is still a gimmick. As of late Nintendo along with other companies have done a nice job screwing over almost every single one of them.

Edit: As of late I've been repeating the same thing over and over again so here's a somewhat long quote I posted to sum most things of this up. This should make my stance much more clear;

Quote from: TK's opinions from every other site that he only pasted here now
now then the DS is probably my favorite handheld console so I don't really mind a lack of gameplay innovation since this sounds better than the announcement about containing motion sensors + It matters to me more if the titles are innovative.  I just really hope the 3D isn't overused a lot or when it's used it's actually used to improve gameplay, or better yet, optional.

For the rest it's neat to see at least an analog stick and rumored gamecube like graphics from a week back; Opens up the door to a good deal of potential

So on one hand we don't have anything particularly to shun this out yet based on the news we've gotten about it, and some of the news, or at least the rumored stuff sounds at least decent.

on the other hand considering how the phat played compared to the DSlite I'm heavily afraid that they'll make a partly half-assed controller scheme or find something to mess up upon  and then make a really good one 2 years later  with improvements that will force me to buy the same system twice. I hated having to sell my DS as soon as possible for a Lite.

so I shall just sit here and wait as the info comes along. We only have 3 months to go and i have enough on my hands right now just on gaming on it's own so I'll wait patiently.

Because in reality that's all we can do.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Broken_Cartridge on March 26, 2010, 09:40:33 AM
I'm kinda excited to see how good the 3DS will be. I'm guessing that the "motion control" (if it has it, since that's still just speculation) would only be tilts (which I'm ok with). Waggling doesnt work with a portable system. Waggling = Inability to see the screen, but we'll see soon enough.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Thirdkoopa on March 27, 2010, 06:21:34 AM
http://kotaku.com/5503312/nintendos-new-ds-will-still-force-you-to-re+buy-your-digital-games

This is the part where we start whining about how nintendo needs to just allow you to make one huge linked account that connects to everything, or some solution. I'm kinda confused since the DSi allows SD cards but whatever.

Thank goodness I missed out on the DSi.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Broken_Cartridge on March 27, 2010, 12:08:13 PM
Quote from: Third K on March 27, 2010, 06:21:34 AM
http://kotaku.com/5503312/nintendos-new-ds-will-still-force-you-to-re+buy-your-digital-games

This is the part where we start whining about how nintendo needs to just allow you to make one huge linked account that connects to everything, or some solution. I'm kinda confused since the DSi allows SD cards but whatever.

Thank goodness I missed out on the DSi.
I know it probably should bother me but it doesnt D=
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: えっちーせんぱい on April 02, 2010, 10:55:52 AM
If its backwards compatible with DS games I'd get it, my DS lite is showing age (although my original DS still works well too).

So its still going to be flash memory based? Better get to using SD cards for storage Nintendo, you won't need more than a 4/8GB card.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Thirdkoopa on April 19, 2010, 05:21:26 AM
More stuff.
http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/63129
QuoteSharp Shows Off Glasses-Less 3D Screen Rumored to be for Nintendo 3DS
by Brian Leahy Apr 02, 2010 10:00pm CST tags: Nintendo 3DS, Sharp, E3 2010
Nintendo abruptly announced the 3DS, its next-gen handheld which will have some sort of glasses-free 3D tech, amid countless rumors in the Japanese press. One of these rumors claimed that the device's glasses-free display would be provided by Sharp.

Sharp has been showing off a 3.4-inch, 480 x 854 pixel display that creates the 3D effect by using "a parallax barrier system to create a sense of depth by using a series of vertical slits in an ordinary LCD to direct light to the right and left eyes," according to Engadget.

Multiple sources have indicated to Shacknews that this is indeed the screen for the 3DS, specifying that the display will make some assumptions based on viewing angles and have a so-called sweet spot for the 3D effect.

According to Engadget, versions of the display without touchscreen technology will enter mass production before June, followed by the touchscreen version that's in the 3DS .

Akihabara News got a look at the display and calls the technology "mind-blowing". We should be getting a look at the 3DS, screen and all, at E3 2010 in June.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on May 20, 2010, 10:40:56 PM
Oh wow.
Another handheld of the same branch.

Hmmm, lets see. First there was DS, then along came DS Lite which led to DSi and evolved into DSi XL.
Now they're already shooting out plans for the release of yet "another".
Seriously Nintendo, the DSi and DSi XL haven't even experienced a 1 year anniversary.

Anyways, I more than likely won't get it.
I still have my original DS from launch and I'm quite satisfied with it.

Unless I find reason to buy one, I won't be getting one.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Mystic on May 21, 2010, 08:13:51 AM
3DS is not a DS. It's a new system. Or are you telling me the Wii is an NES?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on June 10, 2010, 07:03:59 PM
Quote from: Mystic on May 21, 2010, 08:13:51 AM
3DS is not a DS. It's a new system. Or are you telling me the Wii is an NES?

THANK YOU!!!!! WHY CAN PEOPLE NOT GET IT THROUGH THEIR FREAKING HEADS?!?!?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: JrDude on June 10, 2010, 09:34:27 PM
Easily understandable. DS. Then they added a 3, even though it's not, it sounds like just another DS with 1 or 2 (or 3) new things. When I hear it I think similarly to when I hear DSi, DS.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on June 10, 2010, 10:48:23 PM
It's a new console. If it says that it has backward compatibility, it IS a new console.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: JrDude on June 10, 2010, 10:50:05 PM
Quote from: TheAuraWielder on June 10, 2010, 10:48:23 PM
It's a new console. If it says that it has backward compatibility, it IS a new console.
Yes, but it's understandable that people would get confused.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Macawmoses on June 11, 2010, 01:50:43 PM
What do you guys think it will look like design wise? Personally, I'm thinking that it will look very, very close to any incarnation of the DS. I'm not expecting a radical change in the slightest (which will likely lead to more consumer confusion).
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on June 14, 2010, 08:03:44 AM
http://kotaku.com/5561086/is-this-nintendos-3ds (http://kotaku.com/5561086/is-this-nintendos-3ds)

New rumors combined with old ones for a nice-looking sketch: 3D camera (as in, take 3D pictures :O ), MP3/AAC access, Wii-level power, motion-control for tilting fun, a wide screen on top, and a small joystick (the little white circle in the bottom left of the picture).  NICE.

(http://i457.photobucket.com/albums/qq292/BalladOfGales/3ds.jpg)
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on June 14, 2010, 09:19:28 AM
Notice how it says MOCK-UP there.
We don't know for sure, and if it has near Wii level power that'll completely prove that Nintendo didn't try at all with the Wii in terms of Tech.

I guess we'll see tomorrow, and I hope they show off something useful for it, as if it's more motion sensing BS I'm not going to get it.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on June 14, 2010, 09:41:53 AM
Quote from: Nayrman on June 14, 2010, 09:19:28 AM
Notice how it says MOCK-UP there.
We don't know for sure, and if it has near Wii level power that'll completely prove that Nintendo didn't try at all with the Wii in terms of Tech.

I guess we'll see tomorrow, and I hope they show off something useful for it, as if it's more motion sensing BS I'm not going to get it.

I think the fact that the Xbox 360 existed before the Wii proves that they didn't try in terms of tech.  :D

Plus, technology has grown in the past 5 years.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Rosti LFC on June 14, 2010, 11:48:06 AM
Out of interest, how many of you guys have actually watched anything on screens that give 3D images without glasses?

I have no clue how the 3DS is going to work in a way that isn't a complete pain in the ass to keep the image or gives headaches after an hour or so of playing. I can't see this gimmick being as good as people are going to expect it to be, because no-glasses 3D is pretty poor.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on June 14, 2010, 11:58:08 AM
Well, to be perfectly honest, even the bet "3D" we have isn't even 3D, so it's basically already proven to be a gimmick regardless of what's going on.
Also, I doubt the 3D aspect is going to be the system seller. It can't be that big considering it's a portable system, and meant to be taken outside, etc.

As far as the without glasses goes, I think it's going to be 3D more of a perspective inside the game (what was that Japan only game that did that with the DSi camera?).
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on June 14, 2010, 01:58:24 PM
Quote from: Nayrman on June 14, 2010, 11:58:08 AM
Well, to be perfectly honest, even the bet "3D" we have isn't even 3D, so it's basically already proven to be a gimmick regardless of what's going on.
Also, I doubt the 3D aspect is going to be the system seller. It can't be that big considering it's a portable system, and meant to be taken outside, etc.

As far as the without glasses goes, I think it's going to be 3D more of a perspective inside the game (what was that Japan only game that did that with the DSi camera?).

:D Good one!

Seriously though, I think you're right on the second part: 3D will probably be more about depth than pop-ups. Of course, I personally prefer that anyway; movies have proven to me that depth makes stuff look more realistic and interesting, while pop-ups are generally more difficult to pull off and are generally just cheesiness anyway.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: SkyMyl on June 19, 2010, 09:30:06 AM
Now that we've seen the 3DS and games have been announced, what's everyone's opinion? Because when the E3 board is retired...yeah.

Personally, it's shaping up to be more badass than the DS from Day 1. Namely in the lineup of available games it's going to have. Ocarina of Time and Star Fox 3D, Paper Mario, Mario Kart, METAL GEAR SOLID 3, Super Street Fighter IV, just to name a few.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on June 19, 2010, 09:34:43 AM
I'm VERY impressed with the 3DS so far.
Technology seems good and solid (unlike the DS which to be honest just wasn't there with the 3D models, and a barely functioning internet).
Game wise it also seems much better from the get go. While only a few full games have been confirmed, developer interest seems sky high.

The 3D effect has a slider, THANK GOD. Some of us don't like 3D, and despite what Mewtwo thinks, a handheld system is meant to be taken on the go, so if you're sensitive to that stuff you can turn it off.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on June 19, 2010, 03:23:42 PM
Will the 3DS have GBA compatibility?
I haven't had the chance to check it out, but if it does then that would be reason enough for me to get one.

Although I still may hold on to my original DS.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Mystic on June 20, 2010, 12:42:20 PM
I highly doubt 3DS will play GBA games. Nintendo has only mentioned DS games. And the DSi didn't even play GBA, I don't expect 3DS to.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on June 20, 2010, 12:51:31 PM
Quote from: Mystic on June 20, 2010, 12:42:20 PM
I highly doubt 3DS will play GBA games. Nintendo has only mentioned DS games. And the DSi didn't even play GBA, I don't expect 3DS to.
This is true. The 3DS only has backward compatibility with DS games.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Tupin on June 20, 2010, 01:05:18 PM
Hopefully the 3DS has some sort of Virtual Console style setup for Gameboy/GBA games. Also, a Virtual Boy compilation pack would be a great idea, since it uses basically the same technology. The difference is that the 3DS is in color and much more clear. That's what fifteen years of development will do.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: SkyMyl on June 20, 2010, 02:39:21 PM
Quote from: Tupin on June 20, 2010, 01:05:18 PM
Hopefully the 3DS has some sort of Virtual Console style setup for Gameboy/GBA games. Also, a Virtual Boy compilation pack would be a great idea, since it uses basically the same technology. The difference is that the 3DS is in color and much more clear. That's what fifteen years of development will do.
Imagine Wario Land for the 3DS.

...my God.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Thirdkoopa on June 27, 2010, 05:39:58 PM
Annnnnnnnnnnd we're back

discuss all the new stuff.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: The Riddler on July 03, 2010, 01:15:01 PM
I dunno. The titles interest me but the whole 3D gimmick hasn't caught my interest in the slightest. I guess I'll need to see it to fall for it.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Homewrecker on July 11, 2010, 06:05:07 AM
Nintendo should use their magic NO GRASSES FREE DEE technology and start making 3D TVs.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Tupin on July 11, 2010, 01:26:38 PM
Hardware related news:

THQ says Nintendo is using "sophisticated technology" to block piracy:
http://www.gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=129789 (http://www.gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=129789)

3DS could have better graphics without 3D:
http://www.softsailor.com/news/32286-nintendo-3ds-would-have-better-performance-and-graphics-without-3d.html (http://www.softsailor.com/news/32286-nintendo-3ds-would-have-better-performance-and-graphics-without-3d.html)

Software related:

Animal Crossing 3DS lets you play as mayor:
http://www.gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=129887 (http://www.gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=129887)

My opinions:
Piracy prevention- People can and will get around the protection, no matter how it is implemented.
3DS without 3D- Obviously, without 3D, the games can look 50% better.
Animal Crossing 3DS- Well, this proves it's not Wild World Part III.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Cornwad on September 12, 2010, 10:26:53 AM
A bunch of accessories for the 3DS are releasing on November 20th, so that's probably when it's coming out. That makes perfect sense, because we all knew it would be released in November anyway.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: SkyMyl on September 12, 2010, 04:40:41 PM
The 3DS is coming out on November?

That's news to me.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Cornwad on September 12, 2010, 04:44:49 PM
Quote from: MasterYoungLink on September 12, 2010, 04:40:41 PM
The 3DS is coming out on November?

That's news to me.
All new Ninendo consoles have been launching in November in America for a while now.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on September 12, 2010, 05:08:19 PM
Quote from: MasterYoungLink on September 12, 2010, 04:40:41 PM
The 3DS is coming out on November?

That's news to me.
Where does it say that?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Mystic on September 12, 2010, 05:28:15 PM
Quote from: MasterYoungLink on September 12, 2010, 04:40:41 PM
The 3DS is coming out on November?

That's news to me.
Unproven rumor.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Cornwad on September 12, 2010, 05:41:27 PM
Quote from: PIKACHU010 on September 12, 2010, 05:28:15 PM
Unproven rumor.
Yeah, but it's an unproven rumor with a lot of backing to it that will probably end up being fact in a few days.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on September 12, 2010, 05:49:17 PM
Quote from: Cornwad on September 12, 2010, 05:41:27 PM
Yeah, but it's an unproven rumor with a lot of backing to it that will probably end up being fact in a few days.
...but it's still mere speculation in the end, despite the fact they said before April 2011.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Cornwad on September 12, 2010, 06:17:26 PM
Quote from: AuraChannelerChris on September 12, 2010, 05:49:17 PM
...but it's still mere speculation in the end, despite the fact they said before April 2011.
Yeah, but the people releasing the accessories for it said Nov 20th 2010.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on September 28, 2010, 11:30:52 PM
The 3DS comes out in Japan February 26, 2011. It will be available in Black and Blue and will cost 25,000 yen (around 300 dollars!!!).

It will have a Virtual Console that lets you get Gameboy and Gameboy Advance games (and I assume Gameboy Color games are included in "Gameboy").

Current planned games:

    * Samurai Warriors Chronicle (Tecmo Koei)
    * Resident Evil Revelations (Capcom)
    * Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition (Capcom)
    * Dynasty Warriors (Tecmo Koei)
    * Ninja Gaiden (Tecmo Koei)
    * Dead or Alive Dimensions (Tecmo Koei)
    * Kingdom Hearts 3D (Square Enix)
    * Chocobo Racing 3D (Square Enix)
    * Super Black Bass 3D (Star Fish SD)
    * Super Monkey Ball (Sega)
    * Sonic (Sega)
    * Rika-chan 3DS (Sega)
    * Animal Crossing (Nintendo)
    * Kid Icarus (Nintendo)
    * Star Fox 64 3D (Nintendo)
    * Steel Diver (Nintendo)
    * Nintendogs + Cats (Nintendo)
    * Mario Kart (Nintendo)
    * PilotWings Resort (Nintendo)
    * Paper Mario (Nintendo)
    * The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time 3D (Nintendo)
    * Kororinpa Series (Hudson)
    * Deca Sporta Series (Hudson)
    * Bomberman Series (Hudson)
    * Gundam Series (Namco Bandai)
    * Super Robot Series (Namco Bandai)
    * Dragon Ball Series (Namco Bandai)
    * PacMan & Galaga (Namco Bandai)
    * Ridge Racer (Namco Bandai)
    * Harvest Moon 3D (Marvelous)
    * Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask (Level-5)
    * Crash-City GP (Rocket Company)
    * VS-robo (Rocket Company)
    * Class of Heroes 3Dx3D (Acquire)
    * Combat of Giants Dinosaur 3D (Ubisoft)
    * Ghost Recon Tactics (Ubisoft)
    * Splinter Cell 3D (Ubisoft)
    * Driver 3D (Ubisoft)



$300!?!?! I hope that's just Japanese inflation, because there's no way I'll be able to afford this.  :(
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: JrDude on September 29, 2010, 12:57:24 AM
Hey
If they don't sell enough, then the price will slowly but surely go down faster.
So if it's a lot of money (more than you think it should), then don't buy it, pretend it doesn't exist yet, then buy it later.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Cornwad on September 29, 2010, 03:32:51 AM
I'm assuming it will come out in US first then, probably in mid December or so. Virtual console service sounds awesome, definitely worth the $300.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on September 29, 2010, 04:30:39 AM
Eh, looks ok, but the games don't impress me all that much. Graphics are pretty good, but I guarantee you that stupid 3D slider will always remain in the off position. Oh, and motion gaming? *looks at Kirby's Tilt and Tumble* Uh, Nintendo....NO. Just no.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Tupin on September 29, 2010, 05:23:59 AM
It's coming to America in March, by the way. Why did they make the analog pad a different color?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: X-3 on September 29, 2010, 05:51:13 AM
I have to say, I'm excited.

And look, a MegaMan game! (http://www.capcom-unity.com/jgonzo/blog/2010/09/28/mega_man_legends_3_project_announced_for_the_nintendo_3ds)
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on September 29, 2010, 06:07:13 AM
Quote from: X-3 on September 29, 2010, 05:51:13 AM
I have to say, I'm excited.

And look, a MegaMan game! (http://www.capcom-unity.com/jgonzo/blog/2010/09/28/mega_man_legends_3_project_announced_for_the_nintendo_3ds)
No way. I'm seeing things here. :D
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Gwen Khan on September 29, 2010, 06:32:33 AM
It will have a Virtual Console that lets you get Gameboy and Gameboy Advance games (and I assume Gameboy Color games are included in "Gameboy").


does that mean we'll get Fire Emblem 6?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Homewrecker on September 29, 2010, 08:01:03 AM
[00:19] Tyler: http://ds.ign.com/articles/112/1124149p1.html
[00:19] Tyler: fap fap fap fap

Quote from: Nayrman on September 29, 2010, 04:30:39 AM
but the games don't impress me all that much.
but how
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Homewrecker on September 29, 2010, 08:02:12 AM
Quote from: Cornwad on September 29, 2010, 03:32:51 AM
I'm assuming it will come out in US first then, probably in mid December or so.
Nope, March.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: SkyMyl on September 29, 2010, 11:51:41 AM
$300 sounds reasonable for the 3DS. Wasn't that the price for the original DS when it first came out?

Quote from: X-3 on September 29, 2010, 05:51:13 AM
And look, a MegaMan game! (http://www.capcom-unity.com/jgonzo/blog/2010/09/28/mega_man_legends_3_project_announced_for_the_nintendo_3ds)
Holy intercourse ing poop, that's surprising.

Quote from: Gwen Khan on September 29, 2010, 06:32:33 AM
It will have a Virtual Console that lets you get Gameboy and Gameboy Advance games (and I assume Gameboy Color games are included in "Gameboy").


does that mean we'll get Fire Emblem 6?
"Ed. Note: We originally reported Game Boy Advance games would be available for download. The English translation of the presentation says Game Boy and Game Boy Color games only. The story has been corrected."

Nope.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Cornwad on September 29, 2010, 12:09:11 PM
Quote from: SkyMyl on September 29, 2010, 11:51:41 AM
$300 sounds reasonable for the 3DS. Wasn't that the price for the original DS when it first came out?
Holy intercourse ing poop, that's surprising.
"Ed. Note: We originally reported Game Boy Advance games would be available for download. The English translation of the presentation says Game Boy and Game Boy Color games only. The story has been corrected."

Nope.
Oringinal DS was no more than $200 when it came out.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on September 29, 2010, 01:21:29 PM
If the 3DS is ACUTALLY $300, I'm pretty sure it will be the most expensive Nintendo console ever.

Hopefully, Japan is just more expensive; I think maybe $250, the price of the Wii, would be alright over here. I'd prefer $200, but that seems impossible at this point.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on September 29, 2010, 02:00:21 PM
$300 is a definite possibility for an american release point, although with the massive monetary success that the DS and Wii were, Nintendo would be wiser to make it 250, even if it meant eating some manufacturing cost, as that extra fifty dollars will most likely go to software, where the real money of game systems is made. Besides, Nintendo has never been fond of that 300 dollar mark.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on September 29, 2010, 05:04:00 PM
You guys realize that the DSi was around 25000 yen too right? lol the 3DS is probably going to be 200 or so.

Japan pays far more for entertainment products(Final Fantasy XIII for example was like 137 bucks or something).

Stop freaking out about the price, because it'll probably be reasonable.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Tupin on September 29, 2010, 07:41:32 PM
Is the analog pad textured or not?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Silverhawk79 on September 29, 2010, 10:18:46 PM
With all the features they're cramming in, I'd be okay with it being $250 or so, though $200 would make me much happier.
Either way, I'm going to try my harder to get one on launch day and then brag about it.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Spud on September 29, 2010, 10:56:19 PM
Oh god yes. Tales of Abyss remake for the 3DS.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on September 29, 2010, 11:07:43 PM
Quote from: Spud on September 29, 2010, 10:56:19 PM
Oh god yes. Tales of Abyss remake for the 3DS.
Holy cow. That game is so awesome. :D
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on October 01, 2010, 08:22:58 AM
Some possible good news on whatever the next home console will be. While no mention of it was presented, we got this tidbit about why the 3DS is so much more powerful that people suspected.

"We didn't want developers to shy away from our system because of the specs." is basically the reasoning. (Source here: http://kotaku.com/5652877/why-nintendo-made-the-3ds-so-powerful (http://kotaku.com/5652877/why-nintendo-made-the-3ds-so-powerful) )

Well, at least Nintendo is finally realizing that their systems have been crappy on the hardware end lately. Hopefully this means they're actually going to put some darn technology in the next home console. Seriously, the 3DS has 3x as much memory as the Wii does X_X
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Tupin on October 01, 2010, 02:38:55 PM
Flash memory has gotten a lot cheaper since the Wii was in development/released.

512MB is the Wii's capacity, right?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on October 01, 2010, 02:40:43 PM
Quote from: Tupin on October 01, 2010, 02:38:55 PM
Flash memory has gotten a lot cheaper since the Wii was in development/released.

512MB is the Wii's capacity, right?
Flash memory was cheap when the Wii came out!

and yeah, the Wii has 512MB....which is practically nothing nowadays as far as hardware limitations go. Hell, I have a 10 dollar 1GB flash drive...
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Tupin on October 01, 2010, 09:52:24 PM
Anyone see the Augmented Reality trailer? You know there's going to be a Pokemon and a Yu-Gi-Oh! game that uses it.



Plus, there's a new Kirby game and a Pokemon typing game coming out in 2011, but I think that's for the regular DS.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: JrDude on October 02, 2010, 12:59:50 AM
I don't understand the whole thing with the 3DS's interacting on their own, what does that do? Same with that random Street Fighter battle that happened, and that one guy seemed to win for no reason

But besides that, IT LOOKS FUCKING AWESOME
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: SkyMyl on October 02, 2010, 09:38:51 AM
Socialization without actually socializing. The 3DS, I'm assuming, exchange certain types of information when you pass by someone who also happens to be carrying a 3DS.

The Street Fighter battle, on the other hand...

Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on October 02, 2010, 11:20:35 AM
Watching the beginning of these videos, am I the only one who thinks the top of the console is WAAYYY too shiny? I mean, you can see the people's hands reflecting before they even pick it up! That might be fine if this was a home console, but this is a HANDHELD, and you know it's going to get fingerprints and scratches and end up looking really nasty against that shininess.

*sees Street Fighter IV trailer

Arcade Standby looks like a nonsensically awesome feature. If we finally get Super Smash Bros 3DS, they better have that feature too.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Homewrecker on October 04, 2010, 06:33:47 PM
Quote from: Neerb on October 02, 2010, 11:20:35 AM
Watching the beginning of these videos, am I the only one who thinks the top of the console is WAAYYY too shiny? I mean, you can see the people's hands reflecting before they even pick it up! That might be fine if this was a home console, but this is a HANDHELD, and you know it's going to get fingerprints and scratches and end up looking really nasty against that shininess.
Glossy finish is all the rage these days, despite it being a total fingerprint magnet and feeling slippery to the touch.

Pretty disappointed the 3DS doesn't have any sort of option of having a matte finish instead.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on October 09, 2010, 11:49:22 PM
!1!1!1imbuyingone!11!1!111
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: TheDarkChief on October 10, 2010, 12:07:19 AM
i love nintendo
by like makings billions their next console is gonna be on par with others for a cheaper price too
<3
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on October 10, 2010, 12:08:00 AM
Quote from: TheDarkChief on October 10, 2010, 12:07:19 AM
i love nintendo
by like makings billions their next console is gonna be on par with others for a cheaper price too
<3

no 3dtv for me
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: TheDarkChief on October 10, 2010, 12:13:33 AM
Quote from: CUSTOM THE HERO on October 10, 2010, 12:08:00 AM
no 3dtv for me
the console will come with a 3dtv bro
nintendo will be the king of everything
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on October 10, 2010, 12:19:36 AM
Quote from: TheDarkChief on October 10, 2010, 12:13:33 AM
the console will come with a 3dtv bro
nintendo will be the king of everything

blu ray on my 3ds
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on October 10, 2010, 10:00:05 AM
So I've seen this console can make Miis just by taking a picture of people. Best feature I've seen for Miis so far. :D
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Mystic on October 10, 2010, 10:05:39 AM
Quote from: AuraChannelerChris on October 10, 2010, 10:00:05 AM
So I've seen this console can make Miis just by taking a picture of people. Best feature I've seen for Miis so far. :D
Besides using them in-game I hope you mean.

But yes, that is awesome.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on October 10, 2010, 10:34:18 AM
Quote from: AuraChannelerChris on October 10, 2010, 10:00:05 AM
So I've seen this console can make Miis just by taking a picture of people. Best feature I've seen for Miis so far. :D

ew that's intercourse ing HORRIBlE miis are the worst thing nintendo has ever done
FUCK MIIS
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Mystic on October 10, 2010, 10:48:29 AM
Quote from: CUSTOM THE HERO on October 10, 2010, 10:34:18 AM
ew that's intercourse ing HORRIBlE miis are the worst thing nintendo has ever done
FUCK MIIS
FUCK YUUS

Miis are awesome.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Lotos on October 10, 2010, 05:50:14 PM
I want to see what's going to happen with the 3DS scene.   I bet transferring the game to the 3DS will have a role in ripping ROMs, even if it takes a year or two to crack whatever Nintendo throws in to hold off the pirates.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Magnum on November 30, 2010, 08:29:41 AM
Quote from: Wikipedia's list of Games
Ace Combat 3D (working title)    
Animal Crossing (working title)    
Animal Resort[10]    
Asphalt GT
Assassin's Creed: Lost Legacy    
Batman (working title)    
BloodRayne: The Shroud    
Bomberman (working title)    
Carnival Games (working title)    
Chocobo Racing 3D (working title)    
Class of Heroes 3Dx3D[11]    
Combat of Giants: Dinosaur Strike
Contra    
Cubic Ninja    
de Blob: The Underground    
Dead Or Alive: Dimensions    
Deca Sports Extreme (working title)    
Double Pen Sports    
Dragon Quest (working title)    
DJ Hero 3D    
Dragon Ball (working title)    
Driver: Renegade    
Dynasty Warriors (working title)
Earthpedia    
EST
Eternal Eden
Etrian Odyssey    
FIFA Soccer (working title)    
Face Racers: Photo Finish    
Fantasy Life
Final Fantasy (working title)
Fish On
Frogger (working title)
Gundam (working title)[14]    
Harmonix Music Project
Harvest Moon 3D (working title)[14]    
Hollywood 61
Kid Icarus: Uprising    2011    
Kingdom Hearts 3D
Kororinpa (working title)    
Kung Fu Panda: The Kaboom of Doom    
Kyabajoppi    
LThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D    
Lego (working title)    
Licca-chan    
Lion's Pride: Adventures on the Serengeti    
Lovely Lisa 3D
Love Plus 3DS (working title)
Madden NFL    
Martha Stewart
Mario Kart 3DS    
Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet    
Medarot 3D'Medabots 3D (working title)
Mega Man Legends 3[11]    
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater 3D    
My Garden    
Naruto Shippuden Action Project (working title)    
Ninja Gaiden (working title)    
Nintendogs + Cats    2011    
Omega Five (working title)    
Pac-Man & Galaga (working title)    
Paper Mario (working title)    
Pro Baseball Famisuta 2011
Pro Evolution Soccer    
PengThe Penguins of Madagascar
Pilotwings Resort    
Pro Baseball Spirits 3D    
Professor Layton and the Mask of Miracle
Professor Layton VS Ace Attorney    
Puss 'N Boots
Resident Evil: Revelations    
Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D[11]    
Ridge Racer R
Runabout 3D    
Samurai Warriors: Chronicle    
Saints Row: Drive-By    
Shanghai 3D Cube    2011[13]    
Shin Megami Tensei
Shin Megami Tensei: Persona
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor    
Sims 3The Sims 3
Sonic the Hedgehog (working title)    
Star Fox 64 3D    
Steel Diver    
Super Monkey Ball
Super Robot Wars
Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition    
Tales of the Abyss (working title)    
Tank Beat 3    
Time Travelers
Tobidasu! Puzzle Bobble 3D    
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Lead the Ghosts    
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory    
WonderWorld Amusement Park    
Yu-Gi-Oh! (Working title)

Oh look games. So many that seem really good. Mega Man Legends 3, a new Final Fantasy (Better not be Crystal Chronicles), Kid Icarus: Uprising, Shin Megami Tensai games, Resident Evil: The Mercenaries, but there is one that immediately caught my eye.
>Tales of the Abyss (working title)

YES! FINALLY, A SEQUEL!
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on November 30, 2010, 12:42:52 PM
Quote from: Magnum on November 30, 2010, 08:29:41 AM
Oh look games. So many that seem really good. Mega Man Legends 3, a new Final Fantasy (Better not be Crystal Chronicles), Kid Icarus: Uprising, Shin Megami Tensai games, Resident Evil: The Mercenaries, but there is one that immediately caught my eye.
>Tales of the Abyss (working title)

YES! FINALLY, A SEQUEL!
Sadly, it's not a sequel but a port with some enhacements.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: JrDude on November 30, 2010, 06:47:20 PM
Can't wait for Paper Mario & the unannounced but will eventually exist Mario & Luigi 4.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Magnum on November 30, 2010, 08:12:21 PM
Quote from: AuraChannelerChris on November 30, 2010, 12:42:52 PM
Sadly, it's not a sequel but a port with some enhacements.
SUICIDE!
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on November 30, 2010, 09:02:53 PM
Quote from: Magnum on November 30, 2010, 08:12:21 PM
SUICIDE!
"Oh, come now. Enough foolishness."

I'd like to play the adventure in a DS system.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Mystic on December 01, 2010, 04:04:54 PM
I swear, I see an Asphalt GT for every darn system.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Tupin on January 07, 2011, 07:26:44 PM
(http://www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/software/img/sft_tetris_axis_main.jpg)

Also, 3-5 hour battery life. 3.5 to fully charge. The screen IS better, though.

Going on now:

http://www.gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=146784#comment-section (http://www.gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=146784#comment-section)
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on January 07, 2011, 11:27:19 PM
cool as intercourse  
expensive as intercourse
do not know if getting due to money
but if I were rich I sure as intercourse  would pick one up
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: JrDude on January 07, 2011, 11:43:17 PM
Quote from: Doomtrain on January 07, 2011, 07:26:44 PM
Also, 3-5 hour battery life. 3.5 to fully charge.
Is it me, or is that pretty low battery lifetime?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on January 07, 2011, 11:44:24 PM
Quote from: JrDude 益 on January 07, 2011, 11:43:17 PM
Is it me, or is that pretty low battery lifetime?

pretty low bro
i like a good 6-8 hours.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Magnum on January 08, 2011, 12:06:21 AM
3 - 5 hours if fair enough for me. Though I wish that said 3 - 5 when the 3D is on or not
:(
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: SkyMyl on January 08, 2011, 01:30:14 PM
Isn't that roughly the same battery life as the PSP?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on January 08, 2011, 01:31:58 PM
Quote from: Sin Jecht on January 08, 2011, 12:06:21 AM
3 - 5 hours if fair enough for me. Though I wish that said 3 - 5 when the 3D is on or not
:(
Also the backlight brightness... it's adjustable, right? Don't know if that was counted in that number but I often use low brightness so i get a little more battery life.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on January 08, 2011, 01:35:16 PM
Quote from: Kayollini Pomodoro on January 08, 2011, 01:31:58 PM
Also the backlight brightness... it's adjustable, right? Don't know if that was counted in that number but I often use low brightness so i get a little more battery life.
3 is assuming you use a lot of light. 5 is assuming you use less light.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on January 08, 2011, 01:37:18 PM
Quote from: Ingus on January 08, 2011, 01:35:16 PM
3 is assuming you use a lot of light. 5 is assuming you use less light.
That's what I thought, but I wasn't sure.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Jhen Mohran on January 08, 2011, 03:46:41 PM
Quote from: Black Mage on January 07, 2011, 11:27:19 PM
cool as intercourse  
expensive as intercourse
do not know if getting due to money
but if I were rich I sure as intercourse  would pick one up
Ooh, they unveiled the price of the 3DS for America? Or is it, y'know, still a rumor?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on January 08, 2011, 04:53:06 PM
Quote from: Marisa on January 08, 2011, 03:46:41 PM
Ooh, they unveiled the price of the 3DS for America? Or is it, y'know, still a rumor?
Well, they did say the price in Japan was too high, and people here are speculating it to be above $200.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Magnum on January 08, 2011, 05:08:22 PM
Well I have 250 saved away, so I hope it's nothing above that. I want money for games too.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on January 08, 2011, 05:19:16 PM
I'll pay $200 on it. No more.








I'm getting it no matter what though, so disregard that. ;-;
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on January 09, 2011, 01:09:12 PM
Quote from: Sin Jecht on January 08, 2011, 05:08:22 PM
Well I have 250 saved away, so I hope it's nothing above that. I want money for games too.

lol $70 games in japan
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Tupin on January 11, 2011, 04:12:02 PM
REGION LOCKED:

http://www.gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=147059 (http://www.gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=147059)

Nintendo, if you're going to pull off stuff like this, there better be no or very small periods between the US and Japanese release.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on January 11, 2011, 04:15:37 PM
I honestly don't understand region locking...
If they bother to import your games you're still getting paid for it. X_X:;
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Tupin on January 11, 2011, 04:32:43 PM
Quote from: Nayrman on January 11, 2011, 04:15:37 PM
I honestly don't understand region locking...
If they bother to import your games you're still getting paid for it. X_X:;
Yeah, but they don't want a middle man, I guess.

If this were Sony or Microsoft, it wouldn't be a problem because they rarely have region-specific games, and they rarely have a very long length of time between releases. Nintendo has both.

Not that I've ever bought a DS import, because I haven't. It's just making it more tempting to use flash cards if you region lock.

I really hope Nintendo has demos for retail 3DS games, that might cut down a bit.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on January 11, 2011, 05:57:34 PM
Quote from: Doomtrain on January 11, 2011, 04:12:02 PM
REGION LOCKED:

http://www.gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=147059 (http://www.gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=147059)

Nintendo, if you're going to pull off stuff like this, there better be no or very small periods between the US and Japanese release.
Don't care much. Importing games is like importing a Japanese scroll that you need to decipher to play something you could play soon.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on January 11, 2011, 08:03:07 PM
Oh, intercourse ing.

I had originally planned on importing B/W, then I didn't. I was gonna import the next Pokemon game in 4 years (assuming there will be a Gen VI) but now I can't intercourse ing do that. :|
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: SkyMyl on January 19, 2011, 12:14:59 PM
3DS event happened today (http://www.gamesradar.com/3ds/nintendo-3ds/news/nintendo-3ds-conference-every-new-game-date-price-feature-and-fact-in-one-place/a-2011011916810951070/g-20100616102754448006). Out of all the details revealed, there's only two that we've all been asking for: the price and date of release.

March 27th, $249.00. If you're in Europe, though, the price of the 3DS is going to vary from store to store. Other details include a return of Friend Codes (FUCK), but it's only one, universal code instead of individual for each game, and a built in gyroscope (which we knew about already), that's already being implemented.

Quote from: REMAKE IS RUINEDIt has a built-in gyroscope for motion control. Justin is currently having a whale of a time using it to aim his slingshot in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

QuoteThe 3DS is backward compatible with "most " DS games.

Also, have some nightmares about Team Ninja's collaboration with Nintendo on Other M.



Hearing talk about how DSi purchases can also be transferred to the 3DS, so that's awesome if you were a sucker and got a DSi. Speaking of which, GB and GBC games are going to be available for purchase on the 3DS, if you're into that.

3D features aren't as strong as we've been led to believe, I've heard. On that note, I hear the foot sections in Kid Icarus are poop, but the on rail segments are fantastic, but who's to really know both of those for sure until this thing comes out?

So yeah, you guys still going to buy it, or did this event kill the 3DS hype? I'm still making a day 1 investment because I'm a retarded fanboy.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on January 19, 2011, 12:56:33 PM
I thank god I started saving ever since my birthday. So buying this together with the new Pokemon version coming out that month as well.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on January 19, 2011, 01:22:52 PM
Well MYL, apparently I'm a retarded fanboy as well. Pre-ordered mine on Amazon in the black color. Sure, it'll be a day or two after street date, but like intercourse  I'm dealing with Gamestop or BestBuy to pre-order a system ever again. Figured I'd try online and see what happens. *shrugs*

I'm actually looking forward to the GB and GBC downloads, it's been forever since I've played them and would like to have my entire library on the go again. :P
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: SkyMyl on January 19, 2011, 02:04:55 PM
Quote from: Nayrman on January 19, 2011, 01:22:52 PM
Well MYL, apparently I'm a retarded fanboy as well. Pre-ordered mine on Amazon in the black color. Sure, it'll be a day or two after street date, but like intercourse  I'm dealing with Gamestop or BestBuy to pre-order a system ever again. Figured I'd try online and see what happens. *shrugs*
Patience is rewarded with leisure when you pre-order online.
Retarded fanboys pre-order at GameStop.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on January 19, 2011, 02:10:47 PM
Crap, that's a ton of money. But if I include all my Best Buy giftcards with my cash I have enough.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on January 19, 2011, 02:13:55 PM
Quote from: SkyMyl on January 19, 2011, 02:04:55 PM
Patience is rewarded with leisure when you pre-order online.
Retarded fanboys pre-order at GameStop.

Not to mention they're terrible at getting poop done. I don't mind waiting a day or so to be honest. My only disappointment is that there's no Zelda or StarFox at launch. Oh well.

And yes, Friend Codes are SLIGHTLY less annoying! Nintendo, you're...slowly...figuring things out.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: JrDude on January 19, 2011, 04:24:19 PM
I'll wait 'till price goes down, I don't have a job and my money is being spent on other things and I want it available for those things.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on January 19, 2011, 06:34:32 PM
After watching that Dead or Alive video, somehow, Samus could be one good fighter for that series full of busty women.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Tupin on January 19, 2011, 09:17:28 PM
Up next: Dead or Alive Xtreme 3D!  =3

Not all DS games compatible? Feh.

As long as I can either change to a normal control setup or the rotation works well, I don't care about the slingshot thing. At least it shows they just didn't slop a port onto it.

First day purchase, pre-ordering at Best Buy because Gamestop sucks.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on January 19, 2011, 09:34:12 PM
$250 is better than $300, and it's certainly reasonable given how much stuff is shoved into this thing, but there's still a 1/50 chance of me getting it on release day. Maybe I'll get it for Christmas...
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Magnum on January 19, 2011, 09:56:25 PM
$250. Nice. That's what I wanted to see. Yep, I've got enough for it and a game.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: JrDude on January 19, 2011, 11:50:54 PM
I'd get it, but I'm doing something awesome that I'd rather save my money for. It is making me much less of a video game nerd.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Jhen Mohran on January 20, 2011, 12:23:47 PM
Fantastic! I can scrounge that much together in just two months, ze.

Quote from: Tupin on January 19, 2011, 09:17:28 PM
Not all DS games compatible? Feh.
Aren't they just talkin' about the games that require the use of the GBA slot, like the Guitar Hero games?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on March 18, 2011, 12:38:38 PM
I PLAYED IT! IT'S AT MY BEST BUY WITH A DEMO OF PILOT WINGS, AND I PLAYED IT!

Bottom line: it works. The sweet spot is small, and max 3D is a bit painful on the eyes (it's better on the lower levels), but it still works. And of course, the graphics look good.

Also, the control pad-stick thing. It works awesomely. It's way way better than the PSP's thing.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: SkyMyl on March 18, 2011, 03:46:35 PM
I'm withholding my opinion until I get a chance to play a game that isn't Lego Star Wars. (last Saturday)

...but that circle pad is like pure sex.

Quote from: Celebi on March 18, 2011, 12:38:38 PM
BEST BUY
Woah, they got demos at Best Buy?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on March 18, 2011, 05:27:58 PM
The event is being shown in four different parts of the USA. I think all of them are in Best Buy. Let's see my Nintendo email letter.

It's in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on March 18, 2011, 06:48:09 PM
Quote from: Squall on January 20, 2011, 12:23:47 PM
Fantastic! I can scrounge that much together in just two months, ze.
Aren't they just talkin' about the games that require the use of the GBA slot, like the Guitar Hero games?

Pretty much
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on March 18, 2011, 09:25:37 PM
Quote from: PuttyChris on March 18, 2011, 05:27:58 PM
The event is being shown in four different parts of the USA. I think all of them are in Best Buy. Let's see my Nintendo email letter.

It's in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco.

Event? Pfth, no event here (most of you have probably never even heard of my city). My Best Buy just has a 3DS sitting there like a normal demo along with Wii, PS3, PSP, and 360.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on March 19, 2011, 06:13:27 PM
Quote from: Celebi on March 18, 2011, 09:25:37 PM
Event? Pfth, no event here (most of you have probably never even heard of my city). My Best Buy just has a 3DS sitting there like a normal demo along with Wii, PS3, PSP, and 360.
I should have checked my Best Buy. I was in the mall today but I didn't think to.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Mutilator7 on March 27, 2011, 06:03:34 AM
Just picked mine up at midnight.
There are 2 things that sort-of irked me.  The battery life- after playing for like an hour it was 50% dead. And i think this one is just me, but i couldn't seem to find the so called 'sweet-spot' the 3d image either didn't look 3d or kept flickering or was blurry. I didn't pick up any 3ds games because the launch titles were poor imo sans Super Street Fighter, which they didn't have.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on March 27, 2011, 07:02:36 AM
It's been around 70 degrees in my town for the past two weeks, and now it's SNOWING. The 3DS being unleashed to the world is causing strange shifts in weather!

Quote from: Mutilator<Seven> on March 27, 2011, 06:03:34 AM
Just picked mine up at midnight.
There are 2 things that sort-of irked me.  The battery life- after playing for like an hour it was 50% dead. And i think this one is just me, but i couldn't seem to find the so called 'sweet-spot' the 3d image either didn't look 3d or kept flickering or was blurry. I didn't pick up any 3ds games because the launch titles were poor imo sans Super Street Fighter, which they didn't have.

If you can't find the sweet spot, just turn it down a bit. You can still get the 3D effect, but it will be easier to see.

Also, now that you have it, could you explain to me the charge pad thing? How exactly is it different than plugging the game into the wall?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: SkyMyl on March 27, 2011, 08:09:49 AM
Got mine today as well. I'm digging some of the features, but haven't really gone too "IN DEPTH" with it yet. That three depth gimmick is pretty nice, but I can't exactly see it working for me at times.

Quote from: Neerb on March 27, 2011, 07:02:36 AM
Also, now that you have it, could you explain to me the charge pad thing? How exactly is it different than plugging the game into the wall?
I think it's just so that your 3DS isn't making contact with a dusty surface and doesn't get scratched, since you can just plug the cord into the 3DS and it'll still charge.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on March 27, 2011, 09:46:27 AM
Quote from: Neerb on March 27, 2011, 07:02:36 AM
It's been around 70 degrees in my town for the past two weeks, and now it's SNOWING. The 3DS being unleashed to the world is causing strange shifts in weather!

If you can't find the sweet spot, just turn it down a bit. You can still get the 3D effect, but it will be easier to see.

Also, now that you have it, could you explain to me the charge pad thing? How exactly is it different than plugging the game into the wall?

you plug your cord into the pad and then rest your ds on it
it charges
i don't know how, i haven't looked into it enough
for now i'll assume it's devil magic

i got mine at 9 am, no midnight launch for me
i haven't turned it on though, gotta charge it!
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on March 27, 2011, 09:47:26 AM
My GameStop hasn't opened yet, but I want to try that feature that can merge faces.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Mutilator7 on March 27, 2011, 09:54:29 AM
I was looking on the Nintendo website today, according to them the Internet browser, Ds store, and transfer of dsi store games to 3ds won't come out until a system update is released around may, that sorta sucks.

Quote from: Custom on March 27, 2011, 09:46:27 AM
i got mine at 9 am, no midnight launch for me
i haven't turned it on though, gotta charge it!

Mine came already charged, also i didn't get the point of the charge cradle either. So i just plugged the cord in how i did on my old ds, worked fine.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: SkyMyl on March 27, 2011, 11:41:11 AM
Hey 3DS owners, I found my 3DS's Friend Code just now: 4253 - 3482 - 4560
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on March 27, 2011, 12:39:41 PM
i haven't found mine yet
my eyes intercourse ing hurt jesus christ
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on March 27, 2011, 01:36:55 PM
Got mine. It's awesome.

And the 3D slide bar is neat to adjust the 3D. It hurts my eyes a lot if I put at maximum, but it's very good if I put it in the middle.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on March 27, 2011, 01:43:41 PM
BTW, if you have a Club Nintendo account, register your system and they'll extend the warranty for 90 more days.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on March 27, 2011, 01:53:19 PM
The battery life sucks so bad.
I think I'll wait until the price drops. (Or if a 3DS Lite gets released)

3DS is NOT worth console price, imo.
I'd rather spend 250 on an HD flat screen.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on March 27, 2011, 07:31:42 PM
*Checks inside SD Card slot*

Nintendo, I love you.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: SkyMyl on March 27, 2011, 07:57:28 PM
Who here tried to play Metroid Prime Hunters with the Circle Pad, out of curiosity?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on March 27, 2011, 08:01:20 PM
Attention everyone: you can play DS games in their standard resolution (no stretchy blurry pixeliness) on the 3DS. Don't freak out about selling your DS games or keeping your old DS solely for this purpose. Here's instructions:

Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Cornwad on March 27, 2011, 08:03:20 PM
What game should I get? I'm thinking SSF43D or Pilotwings, but I already have SSF4 for 360 so I'm thinking Pilotwings. Is Pilotwings good?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on March 27, 2011, 08:05:41 PM
Quote from: Neerb on March 27, 2011, 08:01:20 PM
Attention everyone: you can play DS games in their standard resolution (no stretchy blurry pixeliness) on the 3DS. Don't freak out about selling your DS games or keeping your old DS solely for this purpose. Here's instructions:


You made Custom happy.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on March 27, 2011, 08:12:20 PM
Quote from: OshawottTrainerChris on March 27, 2011, 08:05:41 PM
You made Custom happy.

That's why I posted this; I posted it on his original thread in the pokemon board as well.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on March 27, 2011, 08:49:58 PM
Okay. That solves one problem.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on March 27, 2011, 09:00:40 PM
Press Start and Select AFTER choosing the game. The screens turn out to be a smaller than I thought.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on March 27, 2011, 09:12:15 PM
Someone should post an image of what the screen looks like after starting it up.
I'm curious to see what it looks like.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Macawmoses on March 27, 2011, 09:36:04 PM
That solution is terrible. The screen real estate it takes up is terrible and makes the touch capabilities.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Super on March 27, 2011, 10:01:14 PM
You guys are intercourse ing whiners. The default DS game setup is fine.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on March 27, 2011, 10:31:22 PM
Quote from: SkyMyl on March 27, 2011, 07:57:28 PM
Who here tried to play Metroid Prime Hunters with the Circle Pad, out of curiosity?

I thought about it and then went
OH NO I'M LEFT HANDED

but mario 64 is delicious with the circle pad
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on March 27, 2011, 10:34:21 PM
Quote from: Custom on March 27, 2011, 10:31:22 PM
I thought about it and then went
OH NO I'M LEFT HANDED

but mario 64 is delicious with the circle pad
Goodness gracious, I'll go try some other 3D DS games.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on March 28, 2011, 08:17:50 AM
If anyone here has both a 3DS and a Kingdom Hearts DS game, could you please give your opinion on how it handles with the circle pad?

Also, good news (sorta): you can double your 3DS battery life for $19.99. (http://www.zeldauniverse.net/gamingnintendo-news/double-your-3ds-battery-life-with-a-nyko-battery/)
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on March 28, 2011, 09:24:46 AM
I may wait for the cradle.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: SkyMyl on March 28, 2011, 10:26:01 AM
Quote from: Neerb on March 28, 2011, 08:17:50 AM
Also, good news (sorta): you can double your 3DS battery life for $19.99. (http://www.zeldauniverse.net/gamingnintendo-news/double-your-3ds-battery-life-with-a-nyko-battery/)
If Nyko doesn't find a way to completely mess this up like some of their other products, then this could be a great solution if you don't mind defiling the back of your 3DS and replacing the charge cradle.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on March 28, 2011, 10:36:37 AM
Quote from: SkyMyl on March 28, 2011, 10:26:01 AM
If Nyko doesn't find a way to completely mess this up like some of their other products, then this could be a great solution if you don't mind defiling the back of your 3DS and replacing the charge cradle.
I usually tend to avoid buying third-party products because half the time they screw up your stuff.
So I'll wait and see if a tester can confirm its safety.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on March 28, 2011, 12:08:47 PM
Quote from: FruitFlow on March 28, 2011, 10:36:37 AM
I usually tend to avoid buying third-party products because half the time they screw up your stuff.
So I'll wait and see if a tester can confirm its safety.
For example, a long time ago, I bought a Mad Catz Gamecube Memory Card. It had half the capacity as a normal one...
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on March 28, 2011, 12:28:10 PM
Quote from: OshawottTrainerChris on March 28, 2011, 12:08:47 PM
For example, a long time ago, I bought a Mad Catz Gamecube Memory Card. It had half the capacity as a normal one...
My friend had a 360 cooler that broke his 360.
He then got a free replacement.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on March 28, 2011, 12:29:05 PM
Quote from: OshawottTrainerChris on March 28, 2011, 12:08:47 PM
For example, a long time ago, I bought a Mad Catz Gamecube Memory Card. It had half the capacity as a normal one...

That's your fault. I have a Mad Catz Gamecube Memory Card that has 16x the capacity of a normal one.

And it only formatted itself ONCE.  :D
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on March 28, 2011, 12:31:57 PM
I had a Gamestop GC controller that kept shutting off my Wii after an update.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: SkyMyl on March 28, 2011, 12:35:09 PM
Quote from: FruitFlow on March 28, 2011, 12:31:57 PM
I had a Gamestop GC controller that kept shutting off my Wii after an update.
My bro had that same problem, but it was a Madcatz GC controller.

Quote from: Neerb on March 28, 2011, 12:29:05 PM
And it only formatted itself ONCE.  :D
...isn't it bad that it formatted itself period?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on March 28, 2011, 12:55:00 PM
Quote from: SkyMyl on March 28, 2011, 12:35:09 PM
My bro had that same problem, but it was a Madcatz GC controller.
It happened during Brawl a few years ago.
After an update and during about 5 mins of play it kept shutting off over and over again. As long as the controller was in the socket.

I had to keep hard resetting the Wii by unplugging and replugging the AC Adapter.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Mutilator7 on March 28, 2011, 01:54:12 PM
Quote from: Neerb on March 28, 2011, 08:17:50 AM
If anyone here has both a 3DS and a Kingdom Hearts DS game, could you please give your opinion on how it handles with the circle pad?

Also, good news (sorta): you can double your 3DS battery life for $19.99. (http://www.zeldauniverse.net/gamingnintendo-news/double-your-3ds-battery-life-with-a-nyko-battery/)

I purchased Super Scribblenauts and Kingdom Hearts Re:Coded at launch because of the lack of any good games for it (They didn't have super street fighter). The circle pad controls the character very well, pretty fluid movement. I would assume any game with 8 direction movement would control good with the pad (I wanna try Super Mario 64).

Also, where is the microphone located? I was playing some Mario Kart balloon battle and couldn't find the mic, but when i just blew into the general direction of the 3DS, the balloon filled up. Is it that hole below the start button? I tried blowing directly into that but it didn't do anything. Speaking of original DS games on the 3DS, why doesn't the top screen fill up all the way? I don't mind it, but i don't think it would be that hard to do, the DSi XL did. Something like playing original gameboy games on the SP, have an option (or button) to change it back.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on March 28, 2011, 01:58:37 PM
Quote from: Mutilator7 on March 28, 2011, 01:54:12 PMI would assume any game with 8 direction movement would control good with the pad.
Super Mario 64 DS was decent with a pad, but I honestly would have preferred using a Stick.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: SkyMyl on March 28, 2011, 03:42:22 PM
The Final Stage of Face Raiders makes my eyes sweat with dignity.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on March 28, 2011, 04:30:41 PM
Quote from: FruitFlow on March 28, 2011, 01:58:37 PM
Super Mario 64 DS was decent with a pad, but I honestly would have preferred using a Stick.
Just tried it, and it's very nice.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on March 29, 2011, 12:57:08 AM
Quote from: OshawottTrainerChris on March 28, 2011, 04:30:41 PM
Just tried it, and it's very nice.
Does it give off a nostalgic feel?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Cornwad on March 29, 2011, 04:27:06 PM
What's the best launch title?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on March 29, 2011, 04:39:28 PM
Quote from: Cornwad on March 29, 2011, 04:27:06 PM
What's the best launch title?
It would be Street Fighter IV.

Otherwise...hahahahaha.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on March 29, 2011, 04:41:00 PM
Which is why I'm really not getting any of the launch titles. *waits for June to hit for Ocarina of Time* But I do want the mailman to hurry up so I can fiddle with it and finally have something to carry around that's better than my DSPhat. Oh DSPhat. You served your duty well for seven years. You've earned a good rest. *I'm still keeping it btw*
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on March 30, 2011, 12:49:23 AM
I got off of work late, so I missed my chance.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Super on March 30, 2011, 01:25:37 AM
3DS is awesome.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on March 30, 2011, 08:09:20 AM
True dat.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on March 31, 2011, 02:54:53 PM
Well, I finally got it in the mail. Very sleek and cool to look at. And yes, the first time it did the 3D effect after the countdown and it actually worked I had a little nerdgasm. Glasses free 3D technology. Hollywood, take note please. Actually looked pretty good outside of the usual fuzzyness of it. Like I said though, I'll probably have it off most of the time. I made my Mii and that was about it.

Negatives:
- the cameras absolutely REFUSE to read the AR cards. Like, at all. I did EVERYTHING it asked for. Good lighting, flat surface, not bent, correct angle (so much so that I got my protractor out and did the specific angle it asked for, then I used a ruler to measure the correct length). It simply WOULD. NOT. WORK. I'm always skeptical of cameras, and once again it shows that camera reading technology still isn't good.
- It seems Nintendo still has problems with my router. Like the DS, my 3DS won't connect to it at all. Which is odd considering I can access it, and input the security. I still WILL. NOT. WORK. Something tells me it's my router being poopty (because it is in fact a piece of poop that needs to die in a fire), but my PS3 and Wii connect to it just fine. I seriously don't get what's wrong here. @_@;;
- no games. Yeah. Not the system's fault, but good lord I have nothing to play on it. I'll still use my DSPhat for Black at the moment, because from what I hear it'll look better and frankly it just boots up faster. *shrugs* I'll use 3DS for all other DS games though. I already played a little Mario 64 DS on it. ANALOG STICK...FINALLY!

So yeah, I can't get my FC because the 3DS is a dick and won't connect to my router. *sighs*
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on March 31, 2011, 02:58:00 PM
How many megapixels does the camera functionality hold?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on March 31, 2011, 03:17:56 PM
Quote from: Nayrman on March 31, 2011, 02:54:53 PM
Well, I finally got it in the mail. Very sleek and cool to look at. And yes, the first time it did the 3D effect after the countdown and it actually worked I had a little nerdgasm. Glasses free 3D technology. Hollywood, take note please. Actually looked pretty good outside of the usual fuzzyness of it. Like I said though, I'll probably have it off most of the time. I made my Mii and that was about it.

Negatives:
- the cameras absolutely REFUSE to read the AR cards. Like, at all. I did EVERYTHING it asked for. Good lighting, flat surface, not bent, correct angle (so much so that I got my protractor out and did the specific angle it asked for, then I used a ruler to measure the correct length). It simply WOULD. NOT. WORK. I'm always skeptical of cameras, and once again it shows that camera reading technology still isn't good.
- It seems Nintendo still has problems with my router. Like the DS, my 3DS won't connect to it at all. Which is odd considering I can access it, and input the security. I still WILL. NOT. WORK. Something tells me it's my router being poopty (because it is in fact a piece of poop that needs to die in a fire), but my PS3 and Wii connect to it just fine. I seriously don't get what's wrong here. @_@;;
- no games. Yeah. Not the system's fault, but good lord I have nothing to play on it. I'll still use my DSPhat for Black at the moment, because from what I hear it'll look better and frankly it just boots up faster. *shrugs* I'll use 3DS for all other DS games though. I already played a little Mario 64 DS on it. ANALOG STICK...FINALLY!

So yeah, I can't get my FC because the 3DS is a dick and won't connect to my router. *sighs*

I haven't had one problem with the camera. I've used AR cards in both the light and dark. I even put it in my pizza and fished in the cheese. No matter what distance I'm at it seems to work fine. Your cameras might be faulty.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on March 31, 2011, 03:19:52 PM
Appears to be a defective 3DS.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: SkyMyl on March 31, 2011, 03:22:12 PM
Quote from: Nayrman on March 31, 2011, 02:54:53 PM
- It seems Nintendo still has problems with my router. Like the DS, my 3DS won't connect to it at all. Which is odd considering I can access it, and input the security. I still WILL. NOT. WORK. Something tells me it's my router being poopty (because it is in fact a piece of poop that needs to die in a fire), but my PS3 and Wii connect to it just fine. I seriously don't get what's wrong here. @_@;;
I'd be wary, since Mack's 3DS couldn't connect to the internet either and he's being forced to wait an entire month for it to be repaired. Yours may go through a similar fate.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on March 31, 2011, 03:24:56 PM
is all of nayr's complaints were just due to a defective system does that mean that this is the perfect handheld?

also does everyone's dpad squeak while snaking or is that just mine?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on March 31, 2011, 03:26:22 PM
Quote from: Custom on March 31, 2011, 03:24:56 PM
also does everyone's dpad squeak while snaking or is that just mine?
My friend's 3DS did the same thing.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: SkyMyl on March 31, 2011, 03:28:38 PM
Quote from: Custom on March 31, 2011, 03:24:56 PM
also does everyone's dpad squeak while snaking or is that just mine?
Mine has a satisfying click, so it's probably just something that varies from system to system.

Quote from: Custom on March 31, 2011, 03:24:56 PM
is all of nayr's complaints were just due to a defective system does that mean that this is the perfect handheld?
we'll see once games come out for it
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on March 31, 2011, 03:33:16 PM
Should I wait until Ocarina?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on March 31, 2011, 03:38:36 PM
The internet thing may just be due to my router being poop, but Nintendo really should have better options for a handheld meant to connect to many different routers and such.

The camera.... I dunno. those things are so darn finnicky it may be me. But yeah, I still blame the system for being a picky little poop about angles and stuff. Such a pain. Like MYL said, we'll see once games come out for it. *now uses 3DS as a spiffy DS until Ocarina comes out in June*
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on March 31, 2011, 03:57:24 PM
Just curious, but what region is your 3DS?
I've heard that getting one from outside of your area provides online issues with Region Lock.

But I'm guessing you have one from your area?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on March 31, 2011, 04:02:12 PM
Quote from: FruitFlow on March 31, 2011, 03:57:24 PM
Just curious, but what region is your 3DS?
I've heard that getting one from outside of your area provides online issues with Region Lock.

But I'm guessing you have one from your area?
Yes. Got it on Amazon. It's this region.
I can get to the connection test, so I figure it's just something to do with my poopty router. *shrugs* Still. My Wii connects just fine, so I don't know what the problem overall is.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: SkyMyl on March 31, 2011, 04:13:18 PM
My regular DS has the exact same problem, Nayr.

Did you try fiddling with your firewall?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on March 31, 2011, 04:14:55 PM
Quote from: SkyMyl on March 31, 2011, 04:13:18 PM
My regular DS has the exact same problem, Nayr.

Did you try fiddling with your firewall?
By fiddling you mean do what exactly?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on March 31, 2011, 04:16:17 PM
Quote from: Nayrman on March 31, 2011, 04:14:55 PM
By fiddling you mean do what exactly?
Check to see what connections your Firewall approves of.
But only if it's custom settings.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on March 31, 2011, 04:24:50 PM
I can only turn it on and off. So yeah... not so much custom. Any ideas?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on March 31, 2011, 04:52:49 PM
Quote from: Nayrman on March 31, 2011, 03:38:36 PM
The internet thing may just be due to my router being poop, but Nintendo really should have better options for a handheld meant to connect to many different routers and such.

The camera.... I dunno. those things are so darn finnicky it may be me. But yeah, I still blame the system for being a picky little poop about angles and stuff. Such a pain. Like MYL said, we'll see once games come out for it. *now uses 3DS as a spiffy DS until Ocarina comes out in June*

the cameras really are fine bro, i'm pretty sure it's just yours
they work perfectly for me
i'm like throwing cards and watching ar poop everywhere
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on March 31, 2011, 04:59:47 PM
It may just be lighting. But it's still way too finnicky.

And how does that help me with my router problem? @_@:; (I have a Mac if that helps with the decision to turn firewall off or not)
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on March 31, 2011, 05:00:02 PM
My cameras also work fine. Maybe you should use the warranty of your 3DS. I registered my 3DS at Club Nintendo, and they gave me 90 days of warranty.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on March 31, 2011, 05:02:37 PM
Quote from: Nayrman on March 31, 2011, 04:59:47 PM
It may just be lighting. But it's still way too finnicky.

And how does that help me with my router problem? @_@:; (I have a Mac if that helps with the decision to turn firewall off or not)
Shut off you FW and test to see what happens.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on March 31, 2011, 05:38:34 PM
Tried it. Didn't help on my DS or 3DS. Hm....
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on March 31, 2011, 06:28:01 PM
Quote from: Nayrman on March 31, 2011, 05:38:34 PM
Tried it. Didn't help on my DS or 3DS. Hm....
Free Club Nintendo Warranty. Just saying.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on March 31, 2011, 06:36:28 PM
Quote from: Nayrman on March 31, 2011, 05:38:34 PM
Tried it. Didn't help on my DS or 3DS. Hm....
What error message shows up?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on March 31, 2011, 06:54:54 PM
Quote from: FruitFlow on March 31, 2011, 06:36:28 PM
What error message shows up?
It gets stuck on connection test until I turn the wireless off.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on April 01, 2011, 02:19:27 PM
Quote from: Nayrman on March 31, 2011, 06:54:54 PM
It gets stuck on connection test until I turn the wireless off.
That happened to my new DS Phat once.
I forgot what I did to fix it.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on April 01, 2011, 02:21:38 PM
I don't have a problem with the AR cards, lol.

Also had zero trouble connecting to the net and I'm really glad that the 3DS is compatible with WPA-2.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on April 01, 2011, 05:05:24 PM
I tested my friend's, and the AR is actually really good.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on April 01, 2011, 05:35:00 PM
Hey, it's really good to hear the treasure get jingle when changing Toon Link's pose.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on April 01, 2011, 06:03:39 PM
I eventually got the AR cards to work. Wasn't quite following directions correctly. But they were kind of bad initially. Still can't get the internet to work though
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on April 01, 2011, 06:05:29 PM
So as of now the DS is the only thing that you can't get online right now?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on April 01, 2011, 07:01:22 PM
Quote from: FruitFlow on April 01, 2011, 06:05:29 PM
So as of now the DS is the only thing that you can't get online right now?
Yes, the online is the only thing I can't get working. It's probably my router though
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on April 01, 2011, 07:05:40 PM
Quote from: Nayrman on April 01, 2011, 07:01:22 PM
Yes, the online is the only thing I can't get working. It's probably my router though
Certain routers happen to work differently between the Wii and the DS.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on April 01, 2011, 11:49:05 PM
Quote from: Nayrman on April 01, 2011, 07:01:22 PM
Yes, the online is the only thing I can't get working. It's probably my router though
I think it may actually be the DS.
I've experienced the same issue in the past except it would never connect to any router at all.

Try using a different connection next time you go to a different location. That way you can confirm if it is indeed your own router.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: JrDude on April 02, 2011, 12:17:20 AM
I'm gonna wait for the 3DS Lite or 3DSi, though I doubt it will be called of those, I basically mean the upgraded version of the 3DS that end up having more battery life.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on April 02, 2011, 02:03:00 AM
Quote from: JrDude 益 on April 02, 2011, 12:17:20 AM
I'm gonna wait for the 3DS Lite or 3DSi, though I doubt it will be called of those, I basically mean the upgraded version of the 3DS that end up having more battery life.
That's what I said before the maintenance occured.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: JrDude on April 02, 2011, 03:23:49 AM
Quote from: FruitFlow on April 02, 2011, 02:03:00 AM
That's what I said before the maintenance occured.
Though I didn't say it before, I always was going to. And not because of the battery life but because I want the better version.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on April 02, 2011, 05:57:01 AM
Quote from: FruitFlow on April 01, 2011, 11:49:05 PM
I think it may actually be the DS.
I've experienced the same issue in the past except it would never connect to any router at all.

Try using a different connection next time you go to a different location. That way you can confirm if it is indeed your own router.

Depends on the connection. Sometimes my DS can connect, sometimes it can't. So I just assume it's the same for the 3DS
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on April 02, 2011, 04:18:35 PM
Forget about Super Mario 64DS. Mario Kart DS is where the slide pad is...

*Teary* The slide pad is...so good...
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Mutilator7 on April 03, 2011, 10:11:06 AM
The AR cards are so cool. You can download the cards and print them off if you lose them, it would be awesome if they added more character cards to print off the same way. The fishing game is weird for me, but the others are super cool to play.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on April 03, 2011, 10:36:07 AM
Quote from: JrDude 益 on April 02, 2011, 03:23:49 AM
Though I didn't say it before, I always was going to. And not because of the battery life but because I want the better version.
Big companies will always have an improvement of a product that sells well.

Quote from: Nayrman on April 02, 2011, 05:57:01 AM
Depends on the connection. Sometimes my DS can connect, sometimes it can't. So I just assume it's the same for the 3DS
Well I hope you manage to get it resolved.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on April 03, 2011, 11:30:14 AM
I got one!! Yip!!

Alas, I have no games for it (I could get ONE for free, but I'm deciding to save that for June's Ocarina of Time release rather than just get Street Fighter or Ridge Racer), and while Kingdom Hearts works well and I'm going to try Kirby next, I'm not getting a TON of slide pad use since most of my games are 4-directional movement or touch-screen based (Pokemon, Star Fox, Zelda, etc.). However, now I at least have one for future events, and besides, AR Cards and Face Raiders are both pretty fun.

Anyway, everything seems to work fine, and I can tolerate the tiny DS screen... but GEEZ is that battery weak.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on April 03, 2011, 11:32:34 AM
Well, the only way to keep that battery up and kicking would be playing with the charger connected.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on April 03, 2011, 02:16:09 PM
do-do-do, gee, this charging process sure is taking a long time. I wonder how long it will take...
*looks in manual*
:|
THREE AND ONE-HALF HOURS?!?!?!?!
The charging time is as long as the battery life?!

By the way, I have a question; what's the max anyone here has gotten on battery time? Like, if you're in Power Save mode (the mode where it's darker, not where it's closed) and have the backlight on 1 and have the 3D turned off, how long will it last?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on April 03, 2011, 02:23:14 PM
Apparently, the awesomeness of playing 3D games needs a limit or else more of it will make your mind implode.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on April 03, 2011, 02:57:34 PM
LOL. Am I the only person here that holds onto to the old systems to avoid getting stuck with cons?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on April 03, 2011, 03:25:51 PM
Quote from: FruitFlow on April 03, 2011, 02:57:34 PM
LOL. Am I the only person here that holds onto to the old systems to avoid getting stuck with cons?

Trading in my Lite was the only way to afford the 3DS in the first place.  :P

And in that case, I'd say the pros outweigh the cons; battery life can be worked around (and third parties are already working on ways to extend it), I don't mind the altered look of DS games, and I take good enough care of my electronic stuff to keep the loose hinge from becoming a serious problem. In exchange for tolerating that stuff, I will soon have access to web browsing, a new Virtual Console, and the next 5 years of 3D gaming awesomeness.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on April 03, 2011, 04:14:26 PM
Quote from: Neerb on April 03, 2011, 03:25:51 PM
Trading in my Lite was the only way to afford the 3DS in the first place.  :P
Was GS still holding the discount deals for trading in a Lite, I or IXL?
Or did that end after the 3DS release?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on April 03, 2011, 05:27:56 PM
Quote from: FruitFlow on April 03, 2011, 04:14:26 PM
Was GS still holding the discount deals for trading in a Lite, I or IXL?
Or did that end after the 3DS release?

I think it lasts til the 17th or the 27th... but yeah, that's how I got it today.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on April 03, 2011, 05:36:40 PM
Quote from: FruitFlow on April 03, 2011, 04:14:26 PM
Was GS still holding the discount deals for trading in a Lite, I or IXL?
Or did that end after the 3DS release?
They still have it.

$100 less for a DSi XL.
$75 less for a DSi.
$50 less for a DS Lite.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on April 03, 2011, 05:42:13 PM
Finally got my 3DS online! My router just blows ass. I input a SSID password one character off (a letter needed to be capitalized) but instead of saying it was wrong, it read it as right, and tried to connect anyway... Geh. Oh well, I got it to work in the end. So yeah, my 3DS works perfect. :D
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on April 03, 2011, 05:56:31 PM
Quote from: Nayrman on April 03, 2011, 05:42:13 PM
Finally got my 3DS online! My router just blows ass. I input a SSID password one character off (a letter needed to be capitalized) but instead of saying it was wrong, it read it as right, and tried to connect anyway... Geh. Oh well, I got it to work in the end. So yeah, my 3DS works perfect. :D
Congrats!

Now wait until May so all our crippled 3DS become fully operational.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on April 03, 2011, 06:05:51 PM
Yeah. Speaking of which, is there a system update? When I check it just stays at zero and spins for a while, then reads an error. *shrugs*
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on April 03, 2011, 06:09:38 PM
There is one. It gives you a video of OK Go.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on April 03, 2011, 06:22:30 PM
Quote from: OshawottTrainerChris on April 03, 2011, 06:09:38 PM
There is one. It gives you a video of OK Go.

Doesn't it also fix some problem that some people had? And what update is in May?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on April 03, 2011, 06:26:16 PM
Quote from: Neerb on April 03, 2011, 06:22:30 PM
Doesn't it also fix some problem that some people had? And what update is in May?
Hmm, I don't know what problem.

And that update is the Internet Browser. The Nintendo eShop should be added as well.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on April 03, 2011, 06:35:33 PM
Quote from: OshawottTrainerChris on April 03, 2011, 06:26:16 PM
Hmm, I don't know what problem.

And that update is the Internet Browser. The Nintendo eShop should be added as well.

MAY? Grah; and on a related note, any idea when we finally get Dream World in Black/White?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on April 03, 2011, 07:19:16 PM
Quote from: OshawottTrainerChris on April 03, 2011, 05:36:40 PM
They still have it.

$100 less for a DSi XL.
$75 less for a DSi.
$50 less for a DS Lite.
DS Phat should have made it for 25.
The list feels incomplete.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on April 04, 2011, 04:54:45 PM
Alright, I need input (although I may already know the answer): Should I get Ridge Racer or Street Fighter?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Cornwad on April 04, 2011, 05:46:07 PM
Quote from: Neerb on April 04, 2011, 04:54:45 PM
Alright, I need input (although I may already know the answer): Should I get Ridge Racer or Street Fighter?
I hear Ridge Racer is pretty bad, but obviously I'd say Street Fighter anyway.

I really like these Mii QR codes. You can just go around and collect them.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on April 04, 2011, 05:54:04 PM
Quote from: Cornwad on April 04, 2011, 05:46:07 PM
I hear Ridge Racer is pretty bad, but obviously I'd say Street Fighter anyway.

Really? Ridge Racer seems to be getting pretty decent reviews... I know IGN gave it an 8 or something like that.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Cornwad on April 04, 2011, 06:37:05 PM
Quote from: Neerb on April 04, 2011, 05:54:04 PM
Really? Ridge Racer seems to be getting pretty decent reviews... I know IGN gave it an 8 or something like that.
I hear it has nice 3D but so-so gameplay. It has a 7 on metacritic.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on April 06, 2011, 04:54:02 AM
I now have Super Street Fighter 4 3D. It's pretty fun, and it looks and controls amazingly. I just need to become good with someone, since, well, this is the first Street Fighter game I've ever owned.

I decided to start with Arcade mode as Ryu, and I got all the way to the end (well, with several continues), but I simply cannot defeat Seth...

I've also played some online matches, and while I generally got destroyed, I did win two matches in a row; one as Vega and the second as Chun-li. I must say, the online is amazing, with almost no connection issues whatsoever; I can only hope all future Nintendo stuff is this good online.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: SkyMyl on April 06, 2011, 07:55:22 PM
I feel like the only person who had 1/4 second lag on the few online matches I've done in SSFIV.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on April 06, 2011, 08:50:00 PM
My friend was playing Star Fox Command on his 3DS and it looked okay on the screen.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on April 06, 2011, 09:12:51 PM
Games that rely heavily on pixels will suffer a lot of quality loss. Games that do NOT, however...are given more replay value.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on April 07, 2011, 05:33:13 AM
Quote from: SkyMyl on April 06, 2011, 07:55:22 PM
I feel like the only person who had 1/4 second lag on the few online matches I've done in SSFIV.

Well, I did say "almost" no issues. I did have a couple matches where the frame rate would slow for a half second then go back to relatively normal speed. But still, it was completely playable and usually lagless, unlike, for example, Brawl, and it's one of the better Nintendo games I've played online.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Super on April 07, 2011, 05:36:51 AM
I really like the music player aspect of the 3DS. It's so darn fancy. Simple, but fancy.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Cornwad on April 07, 2011, 12:10:28 PM
Quote from: OshawottTrainerChris on April 06, 2011, 09:12:51 PM
Games that rely heavily on pixels will suffer a lot of quality loss. Games that do NOT, however...are given more replay value.
Even if you set the resolution to the way it naturally is?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on April 07, 2011, 12:13:43 PM
Quote from: Cornwad on April 07, 2011, 12:10:28 PM
Even if you set the resolution to the way it naturally is?
Um...

You won't noticed so much of a difference with non-heavy pixel games when the screen is stretched out. That is totally not a bad hidrance at all.

Pixel games while stretched out, however, look horrible.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Cornwad on April 07, 2011, 12:17:56 PM
Quote from: OshawottTrainerChris on April 07, 2011, 12:13:43 PM
Um...

You won't noticed so much of a difference with non-heavy pixel games when the screen is stretched out. That is totally not a bad hidrance at all.

Pixel games while stretched out, however, look horrible.
So then you should set it so that the screen isn't stretched out. Or is that not what start + select thing does? I've only played Spirit Tracks, so I guess I wouldn't have noticed either way.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on April 07, 2011, 12:20:19 PM
Even though you do have the option to compress the screens, it will look all weird. There are huge black bars, and that can also mess up games that rely too much on the touch screen.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on April 07, 2011, 02:19:24 PM
Seriously guys

Just hang on to your old DS/lite/DSi

Pokemon Black is so glorious on the DSi.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on April 07, 2011, 02:28:01 PM
I tried playing the Pokemon on my friend's 3DS, and it was ugly as heck.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on April 07, 2011, 02:35:58 PM
Quote from: OshawottTrainerChris on April 07, 2011, 12:20:19 PM
Even though you do have the option to compress the screens, it will look all weird. There are huge black bars, and that can also mess up games that rely too much on the touch screen.

I didn't notice that when I was playing Star Fox...
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on April 07, 2011, 02:42:04 PM
Quote from: Neerb on April 07, 2011, 02:35:58 PM
I didn't notice that when I was playing Star Fox...
Pressed START and SELECT right after booting the game?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on April 07, 2011, 05:44:31 PM
Quote from: OshawottTrainerChris on April 07, 2011, 02:42:04 PM
Pressed START and SELECT right after booting the game?

Yep, I played in small mode, and everything seemed fine (I also liked the look better; even if large screen isn't awful, it's still annoyingly blurry to me).
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Cornwad on April 08, 2011, 08:00:00 AM
I was playing Chrono Trigger and Castlevania in blurry mode earlier, and I don't see what all the fuss is about. They look fine if not better.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on April 08, 2011, 04:08:30 PM
Quote from: Neerb on April 07, 2011, 02:35:58 PM
I didn't notice that when I was playing Star Fox...
Same as my friend.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Tupin on April 08, 2011, 05:30:40 PM
Has there been a game release since launch? I think Raving Rabbids 3D comes out on the 10th, but it doesn't look too good. After that, it's a PS2-era port from Ubisoft. (Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell)

Then nothing until May, where Dream Trigger and Dead or Alive come out, along with a Spongebob and Pirates of the Caribbean game. Another Balloon Pop, too. That's it.

I might have to get that Shadow Wars game.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Super on April 08, 2011, 05:35:24 PM
You should try Ridge Racer 3D if you haven't. It's pretty darn intercourse ing good.


Honestly, I think the 3DS launch games are great. Not the best games ever, but still great.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on April 08, 2011, 06:08:23 PM
Quote from: Tupin on April 08, 2011, 05:30:40 PM
Has there been a game release since launch? I think Raving Rabbids 3D comes out on the 10th, but it doesn't look too good. After that, it's a PS2-era port from Ubisoft. (Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell)

Then nothing until May, where Dream Trigger and Dead or Alive come out, along with a Spongebob and Pirates of the Caribbean game. Another Balloon Pop, too. That's it.

I might have to get that Shadow Wars game.
I thought it was June.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on April 08, 2011, 06:12:56 PM
Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition is a pretty awesome launch title imo, and I've heard decent things about Ridge Racer and that Ghost Recon game.

All in all, I'd say it was a decent release; people just weren't as excited because there wasn't a massively anticipated new game. After all, the last time a new Nintendo console came out was the Wii, and it had the super highly hyped-up years-in-the-making Twilight Princess.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on April 09, 2011, 01:41:27 AM
Quote from: Neerb on April 08, 2011, 06:12:56 PMAfter all, the last time a new Nintendo console came out was the Wii, and it had the super highly hyped-up years-in-the-making Twilight Princess.
Which was originally planned to have been a GC exclusive no thanks to the constant delaying.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on April 09, 2011, 06:51:36 PM
Quote from: FruitFlow on April 09, 2011, 01:41:27 AM
Which was originally planned to have been a GC exclusive no thanks to the constant delaying.

Just throwing this out there: I have it for the Wii, but I still consider it to be an official Gamecube game. The Wii version is just a port.

Also, being a Zelda theorist, I consider the Wii version to be non-canon while the Gamecube version is canon, as the Gamecube version (which is how it was supposed to be) has a properly left-handed Link (Skyward Sword, a Wii exclusive, will be the first and only canon right-handed Link), and the GC version has a Hyrule which matches fairly well with Ocarina of Time's (not that geography should ever be the most important evidence in Zelda theorizing) while the flipped Wii version makes absolutely no sense geographically.

Both version are still fun, though, and I only got the Wii version because it came out first as part of the marketing scheme to sell more Wiis and extra copies of the game.

/tl;dr post
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Tupin on April 09, 2011, 08:06:08 PM
Got Super Street Fighter IV 3D today, it's pretty fun.

I also downloaded some 3D pictures of Windwaker. Is the 3DS actually powerful enough to run a GCN game? That would be awesome...
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on April 09, 2011, 08:37:55 PM
See the comparisons between MGS3 and MGS3: The Naked Sample.

(http://www.examiner.com/images/blog/replicate/EXID12218/images/1276659502860.jpg)

The 3DS is better than the PS2, it seems.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Tupin on April 09, 2011, 08:53:13 PM
The GCN was more powerful than the PS2.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on April 09, 2011, 08:58:58 PM
It was? Wow, I didn't notice.

Well, in that case, the 3DS seems to be equal to the Wii and Xbox.

Keyword: Seems.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on April 09, 2011, 09:05:00 PM
Quote from: Tupin on April 09, 2011, 08:53:13 PM
The GCN was more powerful than the PS2.

Kinda...

PS2 discs and Xbox discs could hold far more information than a Gamecube disc, plus those consoles could play movies and music and do more things online, so by all reasoning PS2 and Xbox SHOULD have been more powerful.

And yet, Gamecube games always looked the best and ran the smoothest. And it's so small and cubed... and the tiny discs... and the most comfortable controller ever... and the colors... and the HANDLE ON THE CONSOLE... geez, that console was so freaking awesome.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on April 09, 2011, 09:07:35 PM
Quote from: Neerb on April 09, 2011, 09:05:00 PM
Kinda...

PS2 discs and Xbox discs could hold far more information than a Gamecube disc, plus those consoles could play movies and music and do more things online, so by all reasoning PS2 and Xbox SHOULD have been more powerful.

And yet, Gamecube games always looked the best and ran the smoothest. And it's so small and cubed... and the tiny discs... and the most comfortable controller ever... and the colors... and the HANDLE ON THE CONSOLE... geez, that console was so freaking awesome.
Don't forget the amazing logo intro.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Tupin on April 09, 2011, 09:53:30 PM
Quote from: OshawottTrainerChris on April 09, 2011, 09:07:35 PM
Don't forget the amazing logo intro.
Which was the intro for another amazing system slowed down.

The GCN was in the middle of the three in terms of power. It was just hard to develop for and no one other than Japanese companies really were interested in it. The Xbox was more powerful, it just never had time to be used much because it was killed so quickly.

I can't wait until 3DSWare and the browser becomes available. Not until next month, though.

Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on April 10, 2011, 11:50:20 PM
Quote from: OshawottTrainerChris on April 09, 2011, 08:37:55 PM
See the comparisons between MGS3 and MGS3: The Naked Sample.

(http://www.examiner.com/images/blog/replicate/EXID12218/images/1276659502860.jpg)

The 3DS is better than the PS2, it seems.

peace walker = psp

after playing street fighter i wasn't too impressed. I wouldn't say it's as powerful as a gamecube or original xbox.
i could see it running some sweet n64 games though
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on April 11, 2011, 06:47:38 AM
I'd say it's at least PS2 quality; seriously, Street Fighter looks as good as most games on that console if not better.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on April 11, 2011, 07:25:37 AM
Quote from: Neerb on April 11, 2011, 06:47:38 AM
I'd say it's at least PS2 quality; seriously, Street Fighter looks as good as most games on that console if not better.

Seconded
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Super on April 11, 2011, 08:58:28 AM
Quote from: Zero on April 11, 2011, 07:25:37 AM
Seconded
Thirded.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on April 11, 2011, 11:52:31 AM
Quote from: Super on April 11, 2011, 08:58:28 AM
Thirded.
Fourtheded- er, Forth'd, no.. asdf

Agreed.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on April 11, 2011, 12:16:39 PM
I forgot to bring my AR Cards to school so that we could test it out. THEN, I recalled you can print out the cards from the computer.

I became creative and printed big cards. The result is a big dragon trying to eat ya.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on April 11, 2011, 01:33:54 PM
They may not be HD, but they're at least decent.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on April 14, 2011, 06:49:18 PM
LOL. My friend is mad at the fact that it takes forever to charge.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on April 14, 2011, 07:13:32 PM
I bought Custom Robo Arena yesterday.

The slider... it brings a tear to my eye...
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on April 14, 2011, 07:43:10 PM
Quote from: Neerb on April 14, 2011, 07:13:32 PM
I bought Custom Robo Arena yesterday.

The slider... it brings a tear to my eye...
Mario Kart DS is where it's at.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on April 14, 2011, 09:33:37 PM
Just a month and a half remains before the awesome titles launch.
I can't wait.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on April 14, 2011, 10:40:39 PM
But I want my Tales of the Abyss 3DS in America!
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on April 14, 2011, 11:06:56 PM
Did they reveal it to just be a remake or are new stuff just added in?
I've never played the PS2 version before.
Tales of Symphonia and Tales of Vesperia are prettym uch the only 2 "Tales" games I've played.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Turok on April 15, 2011, 01:34:40 PM
Quote from: Neerb on April 11, 2011, 06:47:38 AM
I'd say it's at least PS2 quality; seriously, Street Fighter looks as good as most games on that console if not better.
Well, Yoshinori Ono has said that the way it is now, Street Fighter IV for 3DS wouldn't be possible on the Wii, because the 3DS has a better GPU than the Wii.

AAaaaaaaaand, Kojima said that the character models in MGS3D are close to the polycount of Snake from MGS4.

Before we forget, in DOA, Team Ninja basically copy-pasted assets from Metroid Other M for the Metroid stage.

[spoiler]So what I'm getting at is, if the 3DS can outdo the Wii at launch it's certainly better than the Xbox.[/spoiler]
[spoiler]Why do I feel like I'm in fanboy mode? I don't even want a 3DS :P[/spoiler]
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on April 15, 2011, 01:55:40 PM
In terms of processing power, definitely as GPU's always get faster. As far as visual output, remains to be seen until we get some of the higher end graphical games like the Metal Gear Solids. :P
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on April 16, 2011, 06:51:06 PM
I bought Rayman 3D because I don't like SSFIV too much.

It has no added stuff besides the 3D support, but it's been said that it's the port to the Dreamcast version which was considered the best version. I've noticed the differences between the Dreamcast version and the N64 version. At least it's a decent game to play.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Tupin on April 17, 2011, 06:35:13 PM
I've heard it was bad, but I've never played the original.

By the way, StreetPass may be a big hit in Japan, but in a much-more spread out America, I've only gotten one other Mii in my plaza. From when I walked into a Gamestop.  rage;
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on April 17, 2011, 08:40:12 PM
Quote from: Tupin on April 17, 2011, 06:35:13 PM
I've heard it was bad, but I've never played the original.

By the way, StreetPass may be a big hit in Japan, but in a much-more spread out America, I've only gotten one other Mii in my plaza. From when I walked into a Gamestop.  rage;
Me too.

First it was a default Mii named "nnnnnnnnn" at Gamestop.

Second it was a man-woman Mii named "hello ugly" at Wal-Mart in the electronics section. DX
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on April 17, 2011, 10:48:00 PM
Rayman 2: The Great Escape on N64 was amazing.
Took me forever to 100% that game.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on April 25, 2011, 03:47:25 AM
I don't even know what this StreetPass is/does, but seeing as I live on a back road through toe woods and don't walk down a city street like, ever, I'll never make use of it.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on April 25, 2011, 12:17:24 PM
It looks like something that would be most effective on someone living in the city.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on April 25, 2011, 04:11:49 PM
I got one! I don't know where it's from, but I met a Mii on Street Pass!!

I think I got it from leaving my 3DS closed around the university... maybe I should put up signs to see who the one other person in my town with a 3DS is...
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on April 25, 2011, 05:43:32 PM
Quote from: Emperor Penguin on April 25, 2011, 04:11:49 PM
I got one! I don't know where it's from, but I met a Mii on Street Pass!!

I think I got it from leaving my 3DS closed around the university... maybe I should put up signs to see who the one other person in my town with a 3DS is...
Hope it wasn't somebody with a man-woman Mii called "hello ugly". DX
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: SkyMyl on April 25, 2011, 07:07:32 PM
(http://gyazo.com/4c1a40ecd4be553dc0fc83cf9fa4bc73.png)
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on April 26, 2011, 02:55:10 AM
Yeah. Nice going Nintendo.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on April 30, 2011, 06:27:51 PM
So... "May" starts tomorrow.

When exactly do we get Virtual Console and Internet Browser?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on April 30, 2011, 08:41:06 PM
Quote from: Neerb on April 30, 2011, 06:27:51 PM
So... "May" starts tomorrow.

When exactly do we get Virtual Console and Internet Browser?
Late May.

That also includes the good 3DS games.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on April 30, 2011, 10:39:58 PM
I'm still trying to decide if I should get the Stream before this.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on May 01, 2011, 08:28:04 AM
Quote from: FruitFlow on April 30, 2011, 10:39:58 PM
I'm still trying to decide if I should get the Stream before this.

"Stream?" You mean Project Cafe?

That doesn't come out for like, a year, and it will probably cost almost twice as much, so I'd go with the 3DS.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on May 01, 2011, 09:27:17 PM
Quote from: Neerb on May 01, 2011, 08:28:04 AM
"Stream?" You mean Project Cafe?

That doesn't come out for like, a year, and it will probably cost almost twice as much, so I'd go with the 3DS.
I thought Nintendo made plans to call it ''Stream''?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on May 02, 2011, 05:15:42 AM
Quote from: FruitFlow on May 01, 2011, 09:27:17 PM
I thought Nintendo made plans to call it ''Stream''?

There's a rumor that Stream is one of the names they might choose.

Project Cafe, however, is its confirmed code name for the time being.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on May 02, 2011, 08:32:29 AM
Quote from: Neerb on May 02, 2011, 05:15:42 AM
There's a rumor that Stream is one of the names they might choose.

Project Cafe, however, is its confirmed code name for the time being.
Oh, I see.
Well then, I'll probably get the 3DS by the time the 1st parties are reeased.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: on May 22, 2011, 11:54:22 AM
I just found out that Super Mario Land and The Legend Of Zelda: Link's Awakening are gonna be on it for download. I may have to get a 3ds now.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on May 22, 2011, 04:17:27 PM
Quote from: Live In Stereo on May 22, 2011, 11:54:22 AM
I just found out that Super Mario Land and The Legend Of Zelda: Link's Awakening are gonna be on it for download. I may have to get a 3ds now.
I still have my Link's Awakening from the GBC.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on May 27, 2011, 07:00:19 PM
June 6 is the big day where the 3DS will bloom.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on May 28, 2011, 01:00:38 AM
I thank God for my patience.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on May 28, 2011, 09:57:39 AM
Hey, at least I saved the King with Cat and Dog Soldiers.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on May 28, 2011, 09:45:45 PM
What's that from?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on May 28, 2011, 09:53:59 PM
Basically, the 3DS acts a pedometer that nets you an in-game coin for every hundred steps you've done (up to 10 coins a day maximum). You can spend those coins at the StreetPass Plaza where you have two games to pick from.

Find Mii: An RPG-like game where you hire dog or cat soldiers to save your Mii from a tower. Clearing rooms often give you character hats for your Mii to wear (like a Mario hat).

Puzzle Swap: 15-piece puzzles that you can trade coins for puzzle pieces to fill out the images. Once the images are completed, you're allowed to turn the images into 3D environments to look at whatever is making up the picture (like Samus readying her Arm Cannon).
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on May 28, 2011, 09:58:43 PM
Ah, I get it now.
So basically it acts just like the Pokewalker when earning watts.

Very interesting.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Jhen Mohran on May 29, 2011, 02:13:40 PM
Anyone think it's possible for Nintendo to add more Streetpass based games for Mii Plaza?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on May 29, 2011, 02:43:11 PM
Or maybe use the coins to unlock other stuff in 3DS games. That would nicely boost replay value a lot.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on May 29, 2011, 04:28:16 PM
It sounds like it could work.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on May 29, 2011, 04:50:26 PM
Only one more week until we get internet... hopefully.

I wonder what goodies await in the shop; I was hoping for Megaman Legends 3 Prototype Version, but it's been delayed indefinitely...

Also, eventually, I'd like Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages to make it on, as those are two of the only three non-spin-off Zeldas I've never played (the third is Four Swords for GBA, but it's so small and unimportant that I don't really care if I never play it).
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on May 29, 2011, 05:10:59 PM
Quote from: Neerb on May 29, 2011, 04:50:26 PM
I was hoping for Megaman Legends 3 Prototype Version, but it's been delayed indefinitely...
I haven't seen news about a delay. It still is June 6.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on May 29, 2011, 05:54:06 PM
Quote from: MooglePlayerChris on May 29, 2011, 05:10:59 PM
I haven't seen news about a delay. It still is June 6.
http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2011/05/21/mega-man-legends-3-prototype-version-delayed.aspx
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on May 29, 2011, 06:06:30 PM
Quote from: FruitFlow on May 29, 2011, 05:54:06 PM
http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2011/05/21/mega-man-legends-3-prototype-version-delayed.aspx
*Big no echoes*
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on May 30, 2011, 12:21:55 PM
This was bound to happen at some point.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: SkyMyl on June 03, 2011, 05:57:23 PM
(http://gyazo.com/187264c92006538b61cc0c1313388355.png)

I wonder not only if that's the case, but where this "news" came from?

(http://i54.tinypic.com/zmme5y.png)
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on June 03, 2011, 06:16:42 PM
Quote from: Axelayer on June 03, 2011, 05:57:23 PM

I wonder not only if that's the case, but where this "news" came from?


They JUST released a video with a bunch of footage, and it looks perfectly fine imo.

Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on June 05, 2011, 12:31:56 PM
It's tomorrow. The day where the shop and the browser are going to be released.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on June 05, 2011, 01:44:17 PM
Sooo disappointed that it won't have Flash; the fact that it's an online Nintendo product and probably still uses an Opera browser is bad enough.

Still, it will be interesting to have a browser, and the shop is really the most important thing anyway; free Pokedexes and Excitebike 3Ds for all the children!!
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on June 05, 2011, 02:43:41 PM
Shall we take a look at the major points of the browser? I got this.

•The browser will not support plugins like Flash or PDF.
•The browser can be made to zoom in on JPEG images by tapping and holding. These images can then be saved to SD and viewed in the 3DS Camera app.
•The browser can directly display 3D picture data in the MPO format.
•You can store up to 64 favorites.
•The browser can read into your SD card to upload pictures that you've taken with the 3DS Camera.
•Compatible image formats include MPG, GIF, JPEG, PNG, BMP and ICO.
•The browser will have parental controls. You can limit internet use through the 3DS system settings. You'll also have free access to Digital Arts' i-Filter for Nintendo 3DS, which allows for more specific restrictions.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Spud on June 05, 2011, 02:49:43 PM
I heard the 3DS was using NetFront, not Opera.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on June 05, 2011, 03:28:25 PM
Quote from: MooglePlayerChris on June 05, 2011, 02:43:41 PM
Shall we take a look at the major points of the browser? I got this.

•The browser will not support plugins like Flash or PDF.
•The browser can be made to zoom in on JPEG images by tapping and holding. These images can then be saved to SD and viewed in the 3DS Camera app.
•The browser can directly display 3D picture data in the MPO format.
You can store up to 64 favorites.
The browser can read into your SD card to upload pictures that you've taken with the 3DS Camera.
•Compatible image formats include MPG, GIF, JPEG, PNG, BMP and ICO.
•The browser will have parental controls. You can limit internet use through the 3DS system settings. You'll also have free access to Digital Arts' i-Filter for Nintendo 3DS, which allows for more specific restrictions.

I like deez. Still, shame about Flash and PDF.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on June 05, 2011, 10:22:47 PM
Dang. Still no Flash support?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on June 06, 2011, 06:15:57 AM
So, the update is supposed to be coming today right? When's that supposed to be?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Super on June 06, 2011, 06:22:04 AM
Quote from: Neerb on June 05, 2011, 01:44:17 PM
Sooo disappointed that it won't have Flash; the fact that it's an online Nintendo product and probably still uses an Opera browser is bad enough.

Still, it will be interesting to have a browser, and the shop is really the most important thing anyway; free Pokedexes and Excitebike 3Ds for all the children!!
What's wrong with Opera?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on June 06, 2011, 09:20:18 AM
Quote from: Nayrman on June 06, 2011, 06:15:57 AM
So, the update is supposed to be coming today right? When's that supposed to be?
This evening.

Weird that an update is during the evening and not the start of the next day.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on June 06, 2011, 11:00:46 AM
Quote from: MooglePlayerChris on June 06, 2011, 09:20:18 AM
This evening.

Weird that an update is during the evening and not the start of the next day.

Ok, thanks. Yeah, Nintendo is always weird about that.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Super on June 06, 2011, 04:21:16 PM
It's morning in Japan. It's not so weird.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on June 07, 2011, 03:22:19 AM
Well, due to some insomnia I got the update really early. Got Excite Bike, which I still suck at, the Pokedex 3D, and Mario Land. Mario Land is still a poorly controlled as ever, yeesh. Although if you hold L and R, you can switch from black/white to the puke green the original GB often displayed in. Also, if you hold Select through the entire boot up, you'll get a neat little GB deck that looks like you're playing on gameboy. With the 3D turned on it even sinks back a bit like the original GB's screen did. Utterly and completely pointless, but also awesome none the less. Now, Mario Land 2 and Pokemon Red/Blue please!
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: FruitFlow on June 07, 2011, 12:26:53 PM
Anyone have any word on that planned B-K game for the 3DS?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on June 07, 2011, 08:01:12 PM
Nothing on BK as far as I know.

And for those wondering how the 3DS games look, you can download the trailers on the shop and see them in 3D and everything. To be honest, color me impressed with the 3D. Does it help the gameplay at all? Nope. But ok, I have to admit Kid Icirus looked pretty darn cool in 3D.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on June 07, 2011, 08:55:19 PM
LUUUIIIGIII'SSS MAAANNSSIOOONNNNN TTTWWOOOOOO.

Kid Icarus Uprising looks sweet too, especially with 3v3.

AND SMASH BROS HOLY CRAP.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on July 22, 2011, 01:47:33 PM
And the Nintendo Video service is now available in North America!
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on July 22, 2011, 02:12:24 PM
Up to four random videos at a time? Lame; let me play my own videos off my SD card, and throw in a Youtube Channel while you're at it.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on July 22, 2011, 02:25:40 PM
At least they're not adds. Besides, I like randomness.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on July 22, 2011, 03:28:21 PM
Quote from: MooglePlayerChris on July 22, 2011, 01:47:33 PM
And the Nintendo Video service is now available in North America!
What's so great about that?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on July 22, 2011, 03:31:11 PM
Quote from: Kayo on July 22, 2011, 03:28:21 PM
What's so great about that?
Videos I don't care about are going to my 3DS without having to wait for them to load like in Youtube.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on July 22, 2011, 03:35:21 PM
Quote from: MooglePlayerChris on July 22, 2011, 03:31:11 PM
Videos I don't care about are going to my 3DS without having to wait for them to load like in Youtube.
That's stupid.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on July 28, 2011, 09:57:03 AM
Quote from: MooglePlayerChris on July 22, 2011, 01:47:33 PM
And the Nintendo Video service is now available in North America!

they made me download it while it was in standby at the nintendo booth at comiccon
it's pretty dumb.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on July 28, 2011, 09:57:46 AM
I doubt I'm going to download it.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on July 28, 2011, 10:25:29 AM
Quote from: Nayrman on June 07, 2011, 03:22:19 AM
Well, due to some insomnia I got the update really early. Got Excite Bike, which I still suck at, the Pokedex 3D, and Mario Land. Mario Land is still a poorly controlled as ever, yeesh. Although if you hold L and R, you can switch from black/white to the puke green the original GB often displayed in. Also, if you hold Select through the entire boot up, you'll get a neat little GB deck that looks like you're playing on gameboy. With the 3D turned on it even sinks back a bit like the original GB's screen did. Utterly and completely pointless, but also awesome none the less. Now, Mario Land 2 and Pokemon Red/Blue please!

red and blue are worthless unless they figure out a way for you to transfer pokemon to black and white
i don't wnat my hard work going to waste
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on July 28, 2011, 10:39:30 AM
Quote from: Custom on July 28, 2011, 10:25:29 AM
red and blue are worthless unless they figure out a way for you to transfer pokemon to black and white
i don't wnat my hard work going to waste
that would be cool though, actually
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Doodle on September 12, 2011, 07:08:57 AM
I'm sure they'll do. Half of the game is focused on battling/trading with others.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on September 12, 2011, 07:47:26 PM
TWELVE MINUTES TIL THE CONFERENCE. ARE YOU READY?

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/nintendo3dsconference2011#utm_campaign=synclickback&source=http://kh13.com/&medium=9248934 (http://www.ustream.tv/channel/nintendo3dsconference2011#utm_campaign=synclickback&source=http://kh13.com/&medium=9248934)
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on September 12, 2011, 07:53:57 PM
Quote from: Neerb on September 12, 2011, 07:47:26 PM
TWELVE MINUTES TIL THE CONFERENCE. ARE YOU READY?

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/nintendo3dsconference2011#utm_campaign=synclickback&source=http://kh13.com/&medium=9248934 (http://www.ustream.tv/channel/nintendo3dsconference2011#utm_campaign=synclickback&source=http://kh13.com/&medium=9248934)
Beyond ready. Us at shh-mom.com are doing a big coverage thing on it.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on September 12, 2011, 08:19:55 PM
anything interesting?

was too busy smoking krip and being a boss to watch it
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on September 12, 2011, 08:33:39 PM
They noticed that more males are buying the 3DS than females.

...

So they're releasing a pink 3DS.

Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on September 12, 2011, 08:59:54 PM
MONSTER HUNTER 4. SWEET MOTHER OF CHRISTMAS.

Also:
Mario Tennis 3DS
Fire Emblem 3DS

Nice show, though most of it was too Japanese-aimed for my tastes, showing off Hatsune Miku and the like. And where the heck was the 3DS second circle pad attachment? They never even mentioned it!
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on September 12, 2011, 09:03:58 PM
Quote from: Neerb on September 12, 2011, 08:59:54 PM
MONSTER HUNTER 4. SWEET MOTHER OF CHRISTMAS.

Also:
Mario Tennis 3DS
Fire Emblem 3DS

Nice show, though most of it was too Japanese-aimed for my tastes, showing off Hatsune Miku and the like. And where the heck was the 3DS second circle pad attachment? They never even mentioned it!
It is what is, a meaningless add-on for one game. After all, it was Capcom who told Nintendo about it.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on September 12, 2011, 09:04:11 PM
Impressions.

A lot of girl centric announcements. Nothing wrong with that, just doesn't exactly feel like the place for that. Remember all the casual stuff at E3 2008? Kinda feels like that. At the very least they're games or so.

Gundam, Miku, and tons of other things that'll never see the light of day here because apparently if it's "too Japanese" it won't sell here...according to Nintendo these days.

Tons of Monster Hunter news. Uh, ok I guess. I don't really care for that franchise, at all, but I understand it's huge in Japan so sure, why not.

Animal Crossing 3DS. Massive yawns were had. Why does this get a game for every intercourse ing system?

Mario Tennis 3DS. I am so sick of Mario this, Mario that. Between the Wii and DS stuff, I'm just all Mario'd out. C'mon Nintendo, stop putting him in everything and give him a break. It's getting annoying. However, I still want 3D Land, Kart, and Paper. But enough of the "meh" sports titles.

Fire Emblem 3DS. Fuck yeah, something worthwhile for me! At least something good came of this. So I have one more 3DS game to look forward to. Thanks Nintendo. Now, give me F-Zero and I'll be very happy.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on September 12, 2011, 09:06:22 PM
No second circle pad; I'm buying a 3DS.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on September 12, 2011, 09:12:17 PM
Quote from: Nayrman on September 12, 2011, 09:04:11 PM
Mario Tennis 3DS. I am so sick of Mario this, Mario that. Between the Wii and DS stuff, I'm just all Mario'd out. C'mon Nintendo, stop putting him in everything and give him a break. It's getting annoying. However, I still want 3D Land, Kart, and Paper. But enough of the "meh" sports titles.
That's what basically a console mascot is, you know.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on September 12, 2011, 11:07:19 PM
NEVER MIND, the add-on is going to be used on Resident Evil: Revelations, MGS3 3D, some other 2 games, and Kingdom Hearts 3D.

On the bright side, the add-on main function is to make these games easier to play. Meaning, it's absolutely not necessary to have.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on September 12, 2011, 11:25:43 PM
Nice
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on September 13, 2011, 03:27:39 AM
Quote from: NotAsagiChris on September 12, 2011, 09:12:17 PM
That's what basically a console mascot is, you know.

And I've never liked mascots for entire consoles, or like what Mario and Sonic do. It's too much exposure all the darn time. Why can't they make their own sports games with a few recurring characters instead of more or less shoehorning in Mario for every little thing? Then again, nothing will be worse than the end of the Gamecube when he had to invade every third party sports game as well for absolutely no reason. It's just one of those "Can we have some real effort put into something different instead of just the usual cash grab Nintendo?"
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on September 13, 2011, 05:24:45 AM
Quote from: NotAsagiChris on September 12, 2011, 11:07:19 PM
NEVER MIND, the add-on is going to be used on Resident Evil: Revelations, MGS3 3D, some other 2 games, and Kingdom Hearts 3D.

On the bright side, the add-on main function is to make these games easier to play. Meaning, it's absolutely not necessary to have.

YES. Also, does this mean that MGS3 is the second version (MGS4 style) instead of the first version (MGS1 style)? Because it doesn't seem very clear on this matter, and if it IS the second version, I might actually get it since I only ever played the first.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Doodle on September 13, 2011, 06:37:56 AM
Quote from: Kayo on September 12, 2011, 07:53:57 PM
Beyond ready. Us at shh-mom.com are doing a big coverage thing on it.
DOHOHOHOHO
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Super on September 13, 2011, 08:08:02 AM
I'm excited for Mario Kart 7. I loves me some Mario Kart.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on September 13, 2011, 11:34:03 AM
Quote from: Nayrman on September 13, 2011, 03:27:39 AM
And I've never liked mascots for entire consoles, or like what Mario and Sonic do. It's too much exposure all the darn time. Why can't they make their own sports games with a few recurring characters instead of more or less shoehorning in Mario for every little thing? Then again, nothing will be worse than the end of the Gamecube when he had to invade every third party sports game as well for absolutely no reason. It's just one of those "Can we have some real effort put into something different instead of just the usual cash grab Nintendo?"

Exposure=bad? Wait what? You're making about as much sense as hipster faggots that hate popular poop just because its popular. Who cares if Mario is in a lot of games, the mario sports games are actually more fun than most sports games, so what is it you want? Mario to not be as popular as he is?

Either way,, it isn't going to stop and surely you realize this.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on September 13, 2011, 12:01:15 PM
Calm down, guys. Nayr, if you want a new Nintendo mascot GL thinking of something that would replace Mario.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on September 13, 2011, 02:21:18 PM
Quote from: Zero on September 13, 2011, 11:34:03 AM
Exposure=bad? Wait what? You're making about as much sense as hipster faggots that hate popular poop just because its popular. Who cares if Mario is in a lot of games, the mario sports games are actually more fun than most sports games, so what is it you want? Mario to not be as popular as he is?

Either way,, it isn't going to stop and surely you realize this.


There is such a thing as over exposure, and no, I'm not a hipster. I'd just like to see some darn variety with what Nintendo does instead of Mario in everything. Let's take a look at what Nintendo has in the pipe for the 3DS on games they're making. Mario 3D Land, Mario Kart, Mario Tennis, Paper Mario, Kid Icirus, Luigi's Mansion (Mario related), Fire Emblem, and Animal Crossing. See a trend here? All Mario all the time.



Quote from: Kayo on September 13, 2011, 12:01:15 PM
Calm down, guys. Nayr, if you want a new Nintendo mascot GL thinking of something that would replace Mario.

I'm not talking about replacing him as a mascot overall, but not just putting him in every little thing because Nintendo can. Surely Nintendo can come up with a fun set of characters to star in the sports titles instead of relying on the Mario face to sell things.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Tupin on September 13, 2011, 03:19:18 PM
Nintendo doesn't want to try anything different because they already have made investors mad and know that consumers rarely buy new IPs unless tons of money is thrown at marketing. Even then, it's not a guarantee...
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on September 13, 2011, 03:37:42 PM
Quote from: Nayrman on September 13, 2011, 02:21:18 PM

There is such a thing as over exposure, and no, I'm not a hipster. I'd just like to see some darn variety with what Nintendo does instead of Mario in everything. Let's take a look at what Nintendo has in the pipe for the 3DS on games they're making. Mario 3D Land, Mario Kart, Mario Tennis, Paper Mario, Kid Icirus, Luigi's Mansion (Mario related), Fire Emblem, and Animal Crossing. See a trend here? All Mario all the time.

From a business standpoint you can understand why they do it. When Nintendo DOES take risks, we get Wii Music.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on September 13, 2011, 03:58:54 PM
I understand perfectly well why they do it business wise. And if I were in their position I'd probably do it too at the very least to ensure a return in the market. However, the gamer in me wants to see something different instead of the same old thing (in this case, Mario's face) on everything. So yes, business side of things I know why they do it, but the gamer in me demands something more from the biggest developer in Japan. I hope you can understand that part of it too.

Eh, more like their recent risk was courting the casual market, which resulted in Wii Music and the rest. Financially things worked at first, and then things kind of got worse, resulting in the end of the Wii's life being pretty much nothing. The thing is we could all see that bubble popping sooner or later, and ultimately it's kicking them now. Risk wise they also took one with Wind Waker because it wasn't what people wanted, and it was still a good game, it just didn't sell the bazillion copies Nintendo expects out of every release, which I think is part of their problem business wise. They seem to expect every game they make to fly off store shelves and be super mega sellers, so it results in them playing it safe to make things easily marketable. Now, could I be proven wrong really quickly with the WiiU when we actually get footage of that? Sure, but that's just how I'm seeing things so far. I almost wonder if the people in charge understand that the market for games is so much bigger than it was in the 80's and 90's and that it's very rare for any game to be that big a seller save for some very particular circumstances. Ah well, I'm almost surprised their stock fell further after last night considering it basically did what it was supposed to do, stabilize the 3DS, and I think it at least did that.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Tupin on September 13, 2011, 04:04:41 PM
I think investors want Nintendo to enter the iOS market, that's why they are disappointed.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on September 13, 2011, 05:11:13 PM
Quote from: Tupin on September 13, 2011, 04:04:41 PM
I think investors want Nintendo to enter the iOS market, that's why they are disappointed.
Bingo. It should be noted that the stock plummeted before the conference.

Investors don't really understand nor care about how the business works. They just know that the current trend is toward iOS, so Nintendo should move there. They feel that Nintendo is oblivious for not doing so. Think about how gamers feel about Nintendo's online approach, but worse. Basically, they feel that the 3DS "flopping" is due to handheld gaming being dead and that nothing will save 3DS, so it should be dropped. It's pretty nuts. They went as far as saying that the price cut failed because the 3DS didn't maintain the 200k units it sold on the first week of the cut in Japan. Even when 3DS blows up this holiday, they'll be dissatisfied when sales decrease again in January.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on September 13, 2011, 05:11:42 PM
Quote from: Tupin on September 13, 2011, 04:04:41 PM
I think investors want Nintendo to enter the iOS market, that's why they are disappointed.
Those iOS bastards.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on September 13, 2011, 05:18:01 PM
This is just plain insulting. They seemed to think the casual turn of the Wii was a permanent direction for the company, like they just want something to take on Apple. It's like they've never even heard of Nintendo until 2005.

Besides, what if the 3DS sells, huh? What if the Wii U does well? Do they simply not believe Nintendo can make a buck without waggle and shovelware? I almost laughed at the quote IGN had, "I don't think the games will help." Bullcrap; Mario Kart and Monster Hunter will sell consoles like... well, Mario Kart and Monster Hunter! I don't see Sony getting this crap pulled on them with their more expensive Vita, and the Vita doesn't even have as good of a parent as the 3DS has.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on September 13, 2011, 05:50:12 PM
Quote from: Neerb on September 13, 2011, 05:18:01 PM
This is just plain insulting. They seemed to think the casual turn of the Wii was a permanent direction for the company, like they just want something to take on Apple. It's like they've never even heard of Nintendo until 2005.

Besides, what if the 3DS sells, huh? What if the Wii U does well? Do they simply not believe Nintendo can make a buck without waggle and shovelware? I almost laughed at the quote IGN had, "I don't think the games will help." Bullcrap; Mario Kart and Monster Hunter will sell consoles like... well, Mario Kart and Monster Hunter! I don't see Sony getting this crap pulled on them with their more expensive Vita, and the Vita doesn't even have as good of a parent as the 3DS has.
I guess the investors weren't paying attention to what Monster Hunter did for PSP in Japan. Not counting Dragon Quest since that's huge on both consoles and handhelds there, there's only one franchise bigger on handhelds in Japan, and I think anyone with the slightest bit of sense can guess what that is.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: JrDude on September 14, 2011, 01:06:00 AM
I stopped reading what you guys were saying by some point. But, I kinda agree with Nayr. Kinda. I like all the Mario games, but the 3DS JUST came out, I think they need to calm down on Mario a bit and save some Mario for later. It's like a water source. They're dumping all the water onto our faces instead of saving some of it when it is more necessary. If they keep this up, they're gonna run out of Mario poop to make to put on the 3DS before they should.
It's not too much Mario, it's too much Mario for this short period of time. Don't drown us in Mario, just hydrate us a bit.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on September 14, 2011, 04:13:45 AM
intercourse  the iOS market

Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on September 14, 2011, 10:27:51 AM
Quote from: JrDude 益 on September 14, 2011, 01:06:00 AM
I stopped reading what you guys were saying by some point. But, I kinda agree with Nayr. Kinda. I like all the Mario games, but the 3DS JUST came out, I think they need to calm down on Mario a bit and save some Mario for later. It's like a water source. They're dumping all the water onto our faces instead of saving some of it when it is more necessary. If they keep this up, they're gonna run out of Mario poop to make to put on the 3DS before they should.
It's not too much Mario, it's too much Mario for this short period of time. Don't drown us in Mario, just hydrate us a bit.
Less Mario more Pokemon I want my freaking remakes
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on September 14, 2011, 10:34:43 AM
Quote from: Kayo on September 14, 2011, 10:27:51 AM
Less Mario more Pokemon I want my freaking remakes
You'll get them...

... in Spring 2013...

... assuming Gray doesn't come first.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on September 14, 2011, 12:03:09 PM
Quote from: Kayo on September 14, 2011, 10:27:51 AM
Less Mario more Pokemon I want my freaking remakes
You've got PokePark 2 now.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on September 14, 2011, 06:28:23 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on September 14, 2011, 10:34:43 AM
You'll get them...

... in Spring 2013...

... assuming Gray doesn't come first.
We've had some really subtle clues. REALLY subtle. But by the looks of it they're not going to wait until after the 3rd game like they did with Platinum and HGSS.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Doodle on September 15, 2011, 07:26:57 AM
Quote from: Kayo on September 14, 2011, 10:27:51 AM
Less Mario more Pokemon I want my freaking remakes
as if they don't pump out pokemon left and right already
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on September 15, 2011, 12:13:16 PM
Quote from: Doodle on September 15, 2011, 07:26:57 AM
as if they don't pump out pokemon left and right already
How many new Pokemon did they "pump out" when they made HGSS?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on September 15, 2011, 01:20:34 PM
Quote from: Kayo on September 15, 2011, 12:13:16 PM
How many new Pokemon did they "pump out" when they made HGSS?

he's talking games
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Doodle on September 15, 2011, 07:18:04 PM
Quote from: Zero on September 15, 2011, 01:20:34 PM
he's talking games
zero's got the idea
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on September 15, 2011, 07:44:52 PM
Tales of the Abyss is being remade for 3DS.

http://ds.ign.com/articles/119/1194737p1.html (http://ds.ign.com/articles/119/1194737p1.html)
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on September 15, 2011, 07:56:06 PM
Quote from: Doodle on September 15, 2011, 07:18:04 PM
zero's got the idea
oh okay we have too many pokemon games but the number of new mario games we're getting is normal?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Super on September 15, 2011, 11:09:48 PM
Quote from: Kayo on September 15, 2011, 07:56:06 PM
oh okay we have too many pokemon games but the number of new mario games we're getting is normal?
At least Mario games are fun.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on September 15, 2011, 11:14:25 PM
Quote from: Super on September 15, 2011, 11:09:48 PM
At least Mario games are fun.
Many of them are.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on September 16, 2011, 05:04:34 AM
Quote from: Super on September 15, 2011, 11:09:48 PM
At least Mario games are fun.

As long as we don't get an even-numbered Party game.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Doodle on September 16, 2011, 06:37:08 AM
Quote from: Kayo on September 15, 2011, 07:56:06 PM
oh okay we have too many pokemon games but the number of new mario games we're getting is normal?
mario's always whored out for spin-offs
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on September 16, 2011, 10:01:53 PM
I tend to not like Pokemon spinoffs nearly as much as the main games
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on September 16, 2011, 10:28:18 PM
Quote from: Neerb on September 15, 2011, 07:44:52 PM
Tales of the Abyss is being remade for 3DS.

http://ds.ign.com/articles/119/1194737p1.html (http://ds.ign.com/articles/119/1194737p1.html)
That isn't new. What's new is that it got delayed.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Doodle on September 19, 2011, 07:21:08 AM
Quote from: Kayo on September 16, 2011, 10:01:53 PM
I tend to not like Pokemon spinoffs nearly as much as the main games
I think that applies to most people
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on September 19, 2011, 07:35:20 AM
Quote from: Doodle on September 19, 2011, 07:21:08 AM
I think that applies to most people
Not PMD fans
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on September 19, 2011, 08:59:18 AM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on September 19, 2011, 07:35:20 AM
Not PMD fans

Those exist?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on September 19, 2011, 11:29:52 AM
Quote from: Neerb on September 19, 2011, 08:59:18 AM
Those exist?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on September 19, 2011, 12:10:42 PM
Quote from: Doodle on September 19, 2011, 07:21:08 AM
I think that applies to most people
As in most of them I don't like at all. Like PMD and Ranger etc, never got into them. I don't see how people could play them.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on September 19, 2011, 12:16:32 PM
Quote from: Neerb on September 19, 2011, 08:59:18 AM
Those exist?

It's the biggest spin-off series. It fills the void of an open-ended Pokemon game with a strong story.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on September 19, 2011, 12:52:06 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on September 19, 2011, 12:16:32 PM
It's the biggest spin-off series. It fills the void of an open-ended Pokemon game with a strong, cheesy story with darn scary logic.
Fixed.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on September 19, 2011, 02:06:53 PM
Quote from: NotAsagiChris on September 19, 2011, 12:52:06 PM
Fixed.
Strong for a Nintendo game.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on September 19, 2011, 03:21:51 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on September 19, 2011, 02:06:53 PM
Strong for a Nintendo game.

If you consider that plot a strong plot for a Nintendo game, then Golden Sun's plot must be intense for a Nintendo game.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on September 19, 2011, 05:03:48 PM
PMD? Plot?

Does not compute
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on September 19, 2011, 05:40:42 PM
Quote from: Kayo on September 19, 2011, 05:03:48 PM
PMD? Plot?

Does not compute
Compared to other Pokemon games.

Then again, I've never played PMD, so what do I know?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on September 19, 2011, 05:45:29 PM
After the lovely surprise that was Black & White, main series Pokemon stories have a new bar to reach, and PMD is no longer the only source of story-oriented Pokemon games.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on September 19, 2011, 05:56:32 PM
Pokemon R/B: No plot at all, just collect badges and become the very best. Team Rocket slows you a bit.

Pokemon G/S: Same as above, but now somewhere in the middle you have to deal with a Red Gyarados and a giant birdlike creature. Crystal added a traveling Suicune to the mix.

Pokemon R/S: Now we have two rival villainous teams (one which isn't exactly villainous). You must stop a team from harnessing the power of a landform-changing Pokemon in order to change the world as they see fit. And you meet them several times along the way and have to retrace your steps and revisit old towns a few times. In Emerald, it's even greater in that BOTH teams are villainous and competing against each other, and you have to worry about BOTH of them. In all cases it culminates with a strong climax that even alters the weather AND music of half the locations on the map.

Pokemon D/P: Now we take a step backward and there's again one villainous team who wants nothing but world domination. Plus, the two games are IDENTICAL, up to the very peak of the climax. The ONLY difference is which Pokemon Cyrus tries to use. He doesn't give a darn which power they have at all. In fact, if you're playing one game, the Pokemon from the other game may as well not even exist. You see nothing about Palkia if you're playing Diamond, and vice versa. This was the case in R/S too, but they brought both Pokemon in with Emerald. Platinum didn't really do that.

Pokemon B/W: The villainous team honestly thinks their intentions are good, with the whole liberation of Pokemon thing. Both cover legendaries are heavily involved regardless of the version you're playing, but how their powers help to achieve the villainous goal is still unknown.

Needless to say, Pokemon Emerald actually had the most complex, developed story.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on September 19, 2011, 06:47:39 PM
Team Plasma had more things going on, though. Like N being some kind of savior and Dennis being a complete monster during his son's childhood.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on September 19, 2011, 06:51:10 PM
Quote from: NotAsagiChris on September 19, 2011, 06:47:39 PM
Team Plasma had more things going on, though. Like N being some kind of savior and Dennis being a complete monster during his son's childhood.
But none of this was revealed until the very end, which was an awkward place even. Thank god you were able to leave and re-enter the castle during the climax, otherwise I would have been insanely mad off. It can't compare to Emerald's plot in any way.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on September 19, 2011, 09:06:17 PM
Quote from: Kayo on September 19, 2011, 05:56:32 PM
Pokemon R/B: No plot at all, just collect badges and become the very best. Team Rocket slows you a bit.

Pokemon G/S: Same as above, but now somewhere in the middle you have to deal with a Red Gyarados and a giant birdlike creature. Crystal added a traveling Suicune to the mix.

Pokemon R/S: Now we have two rival villainous teams (one which isn't exactly villainous). You must stop a team from harnessing the power of a landform-changing Pokemon in order to change the world as they see fit. And you meet them several times along the way and have to retrace your steps and revisit old towns a few times. In Emerald, it's even greater in that BOTH teams are villainous and competing against each other, and you have to worry about BOTH of them. In all cases it culminates with a strong climax that even alters the weather AND music of half the locations on the map.

Pokemon D/P: Now we take a step backward and there's again one villainous team who wants nothing but world domination. Plus, the two games are IDENTICAL, up to the very peak of the climax. The ONLY difference is which Pokemon Cyrus tries to use. He doesn't give a darn which power they have at all. In fact, if you're playing one game, the Pokemon from the other game may as well not even exist. You see nothing about Palkia if you're playing Diamond, and vice versa. This was the case in R/S too, but they brought both Pokemon in with Emerald. Platinum didn't really do that.

Pokemon B/W: The villainous team honestly thinks their intentions are good, with the whole liberation of Pokemon thing. Both cover legendaries are heavily involved regardless of the version you're playing, but how their powers help to achieve the villainous goal is still unknown.

Needless to say, Pokemon Emerald actually had the most complex, developed story.
That's not even remotely true. Cyrus's plan was to recreate the universe without emotion. World domination wasn't even a part of it. In fact, you're off with GS as well. Team Rocket's goal was to get Giovanni back.

You let your nostalgia get in the way of your judgement. Emerald had zero character development, a poopty rival, and the bad guys were just plain boring and gave up without a fight. The characters were basically robots. The story was definitely above average for the series, but to act like it was the uncontested winner is simply fooling yourself. DP and BW were far better in terms of character development and BW actually made you think and did a better job of feeling like an RPG than any other game in the series. The characters felt more like real people than the rest of the series.

Quote from: Kayo on September 19, 2011, 06:51:10 PM
But none of this was revealed until the very end, which was an awkward place even. Thank god you were able to leave and re-enter the castle during the climax, otherwise I would have been insanely mad off. It can't compare to Emerald's plot in any way.
Why was being able to leave N's Castle so important?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on September 19, 2011, 09:15:21 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on September 19, 2011, 09:06:17 PM
That's not even remotely true. Cyrus's plan was to recreate the universe without emotion. World domination wasn't even a part of it. In fact, you're off with GS as well. Team Rocket's goal was to get Giovanni back.

You let your nostalgia get in the way of your judgement. Emerald had zero character development, a poopty rival, and the bad guys were just plain boring and gave up without a fight. The characters were basically robots. The story was definitely above average for the series, but to act like it was the uncontested winner is simply fooling yourself. DP and BW were far better in terms of character development and BW actually made you think and did a better job of feeling like an RPG than any other game in the series. The characters felt more like real people than the rest of the series.
I'm the first one to discard the nostalgia glasses and name everything wrong with Gens 1 and 2, so don't go there. The rival does not make the story, and Emerald is the only one that had a legitimate PLOT that actually felt like, at least to me, a full story plot rather than a subplot. DP had no plot at all. Cyrus was dull and the legendaries sucked. I'll admit I said "world domination" because I couldn't remember what the intercourse  it was, but it was so boring and was nothing beyond text that I just don't like it. It's the kind of plot that, if you don't understand the text (say you're playing a Japanese version) you get absolutely ZERO information about it. At least in Emerald the climax of the story changed the weather around for half the region. Honestly, I thought that was REALLY cool. It showed how that conflict legitimately was affecting everything.

I loved B/W, I'm not denying that. I'm just not seeing how Reshiram and Zekrom make sense in the team's goal. They're more of opposites than any other legendary duo, which is really cool considering you get one, N gets one, and they fight. I'll give it that, and BW was actually my 2nd favorite series as far as storyline. You're needlessly bashing Emerald. Who cares how the characters gave up? There were TWO teams, TWO hideouts, and you were retracing steps around the whole region. It's INVOLVED. It was definitely better than DP, in which the struggles never left that little crater inside Mt. Coronet. Or whatever Spear Pillar is. I just liked how far outward the climax expanded. Instead of just having three little closed off lakes and a cave inside a mountain being your main focal points.

tl;dr who gives a intercourse  about character developments when the event seems to actually have an effect on the world. It's cool.

Quote
Why was being able to leave N's Castle so important?
Only because it would be a poor move to trap you inside the castle, considering how long it took and the battles you have at the end of it. It's good that you're allowed to leave and visit the PC/heal/shop. Doesn't seem important since we have it, but if you were forced to be trapped in there it would be a little unsettling.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on September 19, 2011, 09:18:19 PM
To be fair, the castle had some healing facilities minus the shop.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on September 19, 2011, 10:07:37 PM
Quote from: NotAsagiChris on September 19, 2011, 09:18:19 PM
To be fair, the castle had some healing facilities minus the shop.
This. It had a PC too. The only thing the shop was needed for was getting balls anyway.

Quote from: Kayo on September 19, 2011, 09:15:21 PM
.
On the story point, we just have differing opinions. I can't call a story great when all of the characters are robots, but that's just me. Also, I'm not really bashing Emerald. It definitely felt bigger than any other Pokemon game in terms of story. It did the best job of integrating story and gameplay. At the same time, you could tell that it came from the same guys who made the first two gens. Characters sucked and writing was mediocre compared to Platinum and later. We have no idea why the bosses went after these goals other than "I like land/sea Pokemon!" Both plans were so obviously flawed that it was ridiculous. It was good by Pokemon standards, especially at the time, and after BW it's my second favorite plot simply because of the two teams, but that's as far as it goes. (Though, this is partially influenced by my feeling that Aqua and Magma were by far the most yawn-inducing enemy teams, imo.)
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on September 19, 2011, 10:10:09 PM
Quote from: NotAsagiChris on September 19, 2011, 09:18:19 PM
To be fair, the castle had some healing facilities minus the shop.
It may have, but it still wouldn't be right to trap you in there until the game's over. Remember, if you didn't know what was to happen, you wouldn't think you'd be thrown into the castle right after the Elite Four. It's never good to trap players like that. Especially when they have to catch the all-important Reshiram/Zekrom... because you can't kill it. Maybe grab a pokemon with Hypnosis to make it easier to catch?

Trapping. Is. Bad.

Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on September 19, 2011, 10:07:37 PM
This. It had a PC too. The only thing the shop was needed for was getting balls anyway.
Remember, you're FORCED to CATCH Reshiram/Zekrom to move on. You need the chance to go back and buy Pokeballs.
QuoteOn the story point, we just have differing opinions. I can't call a story great when all of the characters are robots, but that's just me. Also, I'm not really bashing Emerald. It definitely felt bigger than any other Pokemon game in terms of story. It did the best job of integrating story and gameplay. At the same time, you could tell that it came from the same guys who made the first two gens. Characters sucked and writing was mediocre compared to Platinum and later. We have no idea why the bosses went after these goals other than "I like land/sea Pokemon!" Both plans were so obviously flawed that it was ridiculous. It was good by Pokemon standards, especially at the time, and after BW it's my second favorite plot simply because of the two teams, but that's as far as it goes. (Though, this is partially influenced by my feeling that Aqua and Magma were by far the most yawn-inducing enemy teams, imo.)
At the time is the key phrase; wait until the remakes come out. I imagine they can improve Aqua and Magma well.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: JrDude on September 20, 2011, 02:33:34 AM
Quote from: Kayo on September 19, 2011, 10:10:09 PM
Remember, you're FORCED to CATCH Reshiram/Zekrom to move on. You need the chance to go back and buy Pokeballs.
This was the only reason you could go back. If catching them wasn't part of the story, they probably wouldn't have let you go back.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on September 20, 2011, 03:42:53 AM
Quote from: JrDude 益 on September 20, 2011, 02:33:34 AM
This was the only reason you could go back. If catching them wasn't part of the story, they probably wouldn't have let you go back.
...that's the point. Because the ending is in a sense trapping (you can't proceed without doing X but you need certain materials to do X) they have to let you out. Plus you can leave to train for Ghetsis who was disproportionately tough compared to the E4, if you want. I didn't, but it's not really a bad idea to do that.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on September 20, 2011, 04:42:45 AM
Quote from: Kayo on September 20, 2011, 03:42:53 AM
...that's the point. Because the ending is in a sense trapping (you can't proceed without doing X but you need certain materials to do X) they have to let you out. Plus you can leave to train for Ghetsis who was disproportionately tough compared to the E4, if you want. I didn't, but it's not really a bad idea to do that.

It's a good thing Game Freak isn't stupid, then.

And Ghetsis wasn't as hard as he could have been if you weren't magically healed after the N fight. GF was very generous there.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on September 20, 2011, 05:39:01 AM
I never played Emerald because R/S intercourse ing sucked the first time around. You kids put up with stupid poop.

ENDLESS SURFING YES GAME FREAK THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT I DESIRE. MORE SURFING.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on September 20, 2011, 06:04:12 AM
Quote from: Zero on September 20, 2011, 05:39:01 AM
I never played Emerald because R/S intercourse ing sucked the first time around. You kids put up with stupid poop.

ENDLESS SURFING YES GAME FREAK THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT I DESIRE. MORE SURFING.

GameFreak: "Alright, alright, we get it: you don't want to surf very far. We'll make sure to have far less water in Sinnoh."
*makes D/P surfing the slowest possible way of travel*

One of the reasons I liked Unova so much was because they almost got rid of surfing altogether, leaving only a little bit of required waters and a bit of optional waters (which I still haven't bothered to explore) as well. It's a shame the land was so freaking SMALL, but I can sorta forgive it since the entire region is supposed to take up the same geographic area as New York City.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Doodle on September 20, 2011, 06:45:27 AM
Quote from: Kayo on September 19, 2011, 10:10:09 PM
It may have, but it still wouldn't be right to trap you in there until the game's over. Remember, if you didn't know what was to happen, you wouldn't think you'd be thrown into the castle right after the Elite Four. It's never good to trap players like that. Especially when they have to catch the all-important Reshiram/Zekrom... because you can't kill it. Maybe grab a pokemon with Hypnosis to make it easier to catch?
I assumed they just made it easier. I got him into the red and just threw a few ultra balls at him and I had him. :U
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on September 20, 2011, 10:24:51 AM
Quote from: Doodle on September 20, 2011, 06:45:27 AM
I assumed they just made it easier. I got him into the red and just threw a few ultra balls at him and I had him. :U
Like Dialga and Palkia, they had a higher catch rate than other legendaries.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on September 20, 2011, 11:58:03 AM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on September 20, 2011, 04:42:45 AM
It's a good thing Game Freak isn't stupid, then.

And Ghetsis wasn't as hard as he could have been if you weren't magically healed after the N fight. GF was very generous there.
He was still pretty tough, but not near impossible. Challenges are good.

Quote from: Zero on September 20, 2011, 05:39:01 AM
I never played Emerald because R/S intercourse ing sucked the first time around. You kids put up with stupid poop.

ENDLESS SURFING YES GAME FREAK THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT I DESIRE. MORE SURFING.
Emerald is WAY better than R/S were.
Plus an open ocean is 200 times more realistic than a straight line of water bordered by parallel lines of conveniently placed rocks. Use a repel and it's actually pretty interesting to explore. The only thing with it is Wingulls and Tentacools. You people complain about everything. OMG THERE'S WATER BAWWWWW
Plus, the land part of Hoenn was already pretty big.

Quote from: Doodle on September 20, 2011, 06:45:27 AM
I assumed they just made it easier. I got him into the red and just threw a few ultra balls at him and I had him. :U
I caught Resh in a Premier Ball. ヽ(´ー`)ノ
They still make sure you can get back to a mart just in case you're like most noob gamers who carry 3 pokeballs and a great ball like it'll catch everything.


Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on September 20, 2011, 10:24:51 AM
Like Dialga and Palkia, they had a higher catch rate than other legendaries.
They're even higher than Dialga and Palkia. Their catch rate is the record highest for legendary Pokemon.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on September 20, 2011, 12:12:40 PM
Quote from: Kayo on September 20, 2011, 11:58:03 AM

Emerald is WAY better than R/S were.
Plus an open ocean is 200 times more realistic than a straight line of water bordered by parallel lines of conveniently placed rocks. Use a repel and it's actually pretty interesting to explore. The only thing with it is Wingulls and Tentacools. You people complain about everything. OMG THERE'S WATER BAWWWWW
Plus, the land part of Hoenn was already pretty big.

I believe you. It probably was better, after all, it had more content. You're fooling yourself if you think Hoenn's "open ocean" is "open" though. There are still conveniently placed rocks, theres just SO much more ocean than past games and if I wanted realism I sure as intercourse  wouldn't be playing Pokemon. If I was truly complaining about everything regarding R/S/E then I'd be saying its a poop game. It's not though. It just had too much intercourse ing ocean.

No one plays Pokemon because a Goldeen can support your weight.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on September 20, 2011, 12:41:14 PM
Quote from: Zero on September 20, 2011, 12:12:40 PM
I believe you. It probably was better, after all, it had more content. You're fooling yourself if you think Hoenn's "open ocean" is "open" though. There are still conveniently placed rocks, theres just SO much more ocean than past games and if I wanted realism I sure as intercourse  wouldn't be playing Pokemon. If I was truly complaining about everything regarding R/S/E then I'd be saying its a poop game. It's not though. It just had too much intercourse ing ocean.

No one plays Pokemon because a Goldeen can support your weight.
Well no it's not completely open, but it's not just straight lines either. Still, quit whining just because there's water. It's really not that big of a deal. NOW, you'd be right to complain if there was less land and more water, like taking a region the size of Johto and submerging half of it. But remember, Hoenn WITHOUT the ocean is pretty big (though the towns suck), so it doesn't take anything away from the game.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on September 20, 2011, 03:50:22 PM
tl;dr
pokemon is a bunch of bad games
you all are a bunch of furries and faggots
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on September 20, 2011, 04:09:17 PM
Quote from: Custom on September 20, 2011, 03:50:22 PM
tl;dr
pokemon is a bunch of bad games
you all are a bunch of furries and faggots
you included
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Tupin on September 20, 2011, 05:35:34 PM
Speaking of franchises that are discussed ad nauseam:



Looks like a pretty fun rhythm game. Now, will the 3DS get a real Final Fantasy game?

Another thing to add. Apparently, Dream Drop Distance is practically unplayable without the second analog stick. So is Snake Eater 3D.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on September 20, 2011, 05:56:27 PM
Pokemon better not look poop in 3DS-style 3D.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on September 20, 2011, 06:01:17 PM
Bravely Default: Flying Fairy seems to be the spiritual successor to Final Fantasy V since it uses the job system too.

Oh, and by accident, the last two words for the title have an "FF" acronym.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on September 20, 2011, 06:21:03 PM
Quote from: PrinnyOnLowBudgetChris on September 20, 2011, 06:01:17 PM
Bravely Default: Flying Fairy seems to be the spiritual successor to Final Fantasy V since it uses the job system too.

Oh, and by accident, the last two words for the title have an "FF" acronym.
But of course, Japanese titles.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Doodle on September 21, 2011, 03:52:39 AM
Quote from: Kayo on September 20, 2011, 11:58:03 AM
Emerald is WAY better than R/S were.
No poop, sherlock
And Crystal is better than G/S. And Platinum is better than D/P.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on September 21, 2011, 10:06:56 AM
Quote from: Tupin on September 20, 2011, 05:35:34 PM
Speaking of franchises that are discussed ad nauseam:



Looks like a pretty fun rhythm game. Now, will the 3DS get a real Final Fantasy game?

Another thing to add. Apparently, Dream Drop Distance is practically unplayable without the second analog stick. So is Snake Eater 3D.

this looks kind of fun
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on September 21, 2011, 11:52:04 AM
Quote from: Doodle on September 21, 2011, 03:52:39 AM
No poop, sherlock
And Crystal is better than G/S. And Platinum is better than D/P.
because Zero said he didn't play Emerald; the sole reason being he didn't like R/S.

And that's silly.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on September 21, 2011, 06:12:51 PM
Quote from: Kayo on September 21, 2011, 11:52:04 AM
because Zero said he didn't play Emerald; the sole reason being he didn't like R/S.

And that's silly.

I liked it. That doesn't change the fact that it sucked ass to surf around everywhere. Wasn't going to pay for the same poop + omg battle frontier.

In other words, I was fine owning just R/S and didn't feel a need to purchase Emerald.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on September 21, 2011, 06:19:03 PM
Quote from: Zero on September 21, 2011, 06:12:51 PM
I liked it. That doesn't change the fact that it sucked ass to surf around everywhere. Wasn't going to pay for the same poop + omg battle frontier.

In other words, I was fine owning just R/S and didn't feel a need to purchase Emerald.
same poop + faster, better graphics + better story + better climax + better safari zone (houndour's in there intercourse yeah) +access to both cover legendaries and option to pick which Lati you find + also battle frontier

that was a horribly closed-minded thing to say.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on September 21, 2011, 06:27:20 PM
Quote from: Kayo on September 21, 2011, 06:19:03 PM
same poop + faster, better graphics + better story + better climax + better safari zone (houndour's in there intercourse yeah) +access to both cover legendaries and option to pick which Lati you find + also battle frontier

that was a horribly closed-minded thing to say.

uhuhuhuhuhhjgjffggggggggg
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on September 21, 2011, 06:28:22 PM
Quote from: Custom on September 21, 2011, 06:27:20 PM
uhuhuhuhuhhjgjffggggggggg
You've never played emerald have you
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Tupin on September 21, 2011, 06:54:19 PM
Let us not forget that the most recent Pokemon game to come out on the 3DS will be Pokemon Rumble Blast.

Anyway, what is with Bravely Default? I hope they change its name, or at least give some sort of explanation. It looks interesting, though:



I like the use of AR cards.

Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on September 21, 2011, 06:58:22 PM
Quote from: Tupin on September 21, 2011, 06:54:19 PM
Let us not forget that the most recent Pokemon game to come out on the 3DS will be Pokemon Rumble Blast.

Anyway, what is with Bravely Default? I hope they change its name, or at least give some sort of explanation. It looks interesting, though:



I like the use of AR cards.


Pokemon Rumble Blast is a spin-off it doesn't count
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on September 21, 2011, 07:22:28 PM
Quote from: Kayo on September 21, 2011, 06:28:22 PM
You've never played emerald have you

i've played every single pokemon game gosh darnit
back on topic no more talking about FAGGOTMON shut the intercourse  up about it everyone right now jesus


I'm Chris Hansen says (7:19 PM):
3ds isn't doing so hot
nintendo is having second thoughts
not good
Custom says (7:20 PM):
seconds thoughts as in
new handheld completely
I'm Chris Hansen says (7:20 PM):
ending support :/
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on September 21, 2011, 07:25:28 PM
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=438983
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on September 21, 2011, 07:40:42 PM
Quote from: Kayo on September 21, 2011, 06:19:03 PM
that was a horribly closed-minded thing to say.

INFINITE HM03=SHITTY GAME

Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on September 21, 2011, 08:54:49 PM
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Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on September 21, 2011, 08:57:17 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_KQOQ-BGIYQw/SyXtEgOZEzI/AAAAAAAADqc/JzyOxBRGR9U/s320/Shell1209.jpg)
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on September 21, 2011, 08:58:44 PM
not to mention (http://www.poke-amph.com/diamondpearl/sprites/279.png)
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on September 21, 2011, 08:59:16 PM
What are a whole bunch of the same underwater picture supposed to prove? 99.9% of all the underwater space was optional, so if you didn't like it, stop whining. You didn't have to spend more than a minute down there.

Quote from: Custom on September 21, 2011, 08:58:44 PM
not to mention (http://www.poke-amph.com/diamondpearl/sprites/279.png)
you find wild pokemon in the grass too, just sayin'
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on September 21, 2011, 08:59:50 PM
Quote from: Kayo on September 21, 2011, 08:59:16 PM
What are a whole bunch of the same underwater picture supposed to prove? 99.9% of all the underwater space was optional, so if you didn't like it, stop whining. You didn't have to spend more than a minute down there.
you find wild pokemon in the grass too, just sayin'

i was implying surfing DUH not just the underwater parts
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on September 21, 2011, 09:00:49 PM
(http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQLQAPSleS6zoQ7g9FPbjVh3nm6lb-3tI235_NZlz1ND89AFaXJRJG1yg8t)
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on September 21, 2011, 09:03:04 PM
SURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURF(http://pokedream.com/games/rubysapph/walkthrough/pacifidlog.png)SURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURFSURF
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on September 21, 2011, 09:04:35 PM
Quote from: Custom on September 21, 2011, 08:59:50 PM
i was implying surfing DUH not just the underwater parts
oh well okay

a lot of surfing was optional too; you can really break it down to a few linear paths you have to travel, like the good ol' days
-lilycove to mossdeep
-mossdeep to sootoopolis or whatever
-then the pokemon league

most of the ocean was filler.

Quote from: Zero on September 21, 2011, 09:00:49 PM
(http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQLQAPSleS6zoQ7g9FPbjVh3nm6lb-3tI235_NZlz1ND89AFaXJRJG1yg8t)
how is this different than finding pidgeys and rattatas in the grass all the time?

plus pacifidlog town was, guess what, 100% optional
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on September 21, 2011, 09:09:30 PM
When surfing you can't avoid encounters.

When on land you can avoid patches of grass.

I rest my case.

(http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRiAxW6c5tC_wtaNrkX0jev2UJNOaxuu13ED0Wgo-XU2UYDaC4I0uiW153YuQ)
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on September 21, 2011, 09:11:17 PM
and yes, i'm too cheap to buy repels
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on September 21, 2011, 09:11:32 PM
Quote from: Zero on September 21, 2011, 09:09:30 PM
When surfing you can't avoid encounters.

When on land you can avoid patches of grass.

I rest my case.

(http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRiAxW6c5tC_wtaNrkX0jev2UJNOaxuu13ED0Wgo-XU2UYDaC4I0uiW153YuQ)
(http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/d/df/Dream_Super_Repel_Sprite.png)
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on September 21, 2011, 09:12:16 PM
Quote from: Zero on September 21, 2011, 09:11:17 PM
and yes, i'm too cheap to buy repels
there are also some routes with patches of grass you absolutely cannot walk around.

And it takes no effort to run from a level 6 tentacool.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on September 21, 2011, 09:13:41 PM
Quote from: Kayo on September 21, 2011, 09:12:16 PM
there are also some routes with patches of grass you absolutely cannot walk around.

And it takes no effort to run from a level 6 tentacool.

and during those scenarios I just kill poop. It's whatever.

It doesn't take much effort to run away, but at the same exact time Kayo, my time is rather precious.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on September 21, 2011, 09:15:10 PM
Quote from: Zero on September 21, 2011, 09:13:41 PM
and during those scenarios I just kill poop. It's whatever.

It doesn't take much effort to run away, but at the same exact time Kayo, my time is rather precious.
Quote from: Kayo on September 21, 2011, 09:11:32 PM
(http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/d/df/Dream_Super_Repel_Sprite.png)
they're inexpensive.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on September 21, 2011, 09:16:32 PM
hey idiot
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/Fullmetal_custom/PokemonWater.jpg)

looks like a lot of water to me DUH
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on September 21, 2011, 09:19:35 PM
Quote from: Kayo on September 21, 2011, 09:15:10 PM
they're inexpensive.

true enough

still too much water
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on September 21, 2011, 09:21:38 PM
Quote from: Custom on September 21, 2011, 09:16:32 PM
hey idiot
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/Fullmetal_custom/PokemonWater.jpg)

looks like a lot of water to me DUH
Comes from being a tropical region.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on September 21, 2011, 09:28:24 PM
Quote from: Custom on September 21, 2011, 09:16:32 PM
hey idiot
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/Fullmetal_custom/PokemonWater.jpg)

looks like a lot of water to me DUH
because i love you i made this.
(http://gyazo.com/5a1920f4394a47f69776170f1628add4.png)
Here I put red over ALL the water you never have to surf on. Those southwest routes are traveled on by boat when you need them. the entire south eastish strip there is a place you don't ever need to go to. The top right corner is the optional Shoal Cave. The other two red blotches in the middle of the ocean are honestly, areas that don't even exist. There is nothing there in those routes, you can't even travel there. They just wanted to have a nice solid square on the map instead of a few random river-like things. Those would just look weird in the middle of the ocean.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on September 21, 2011, 09:30:23 PM
yet optional or not

we did it because we needed to train for the pokemon league

intercourse
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on September 21, 2011, 09:32:20 PM
Quote from: Zero on September 21, 2011, 09:30:23 PM
yet optional or not

we did it because we needed to train for the pokemon league

intercourse
there's really nothing along that pacifidlog route

wait, you DO have to go just a little bit into there in emerald. it's still not a whole lot.

In R/S you could finish the game and still have pacifidlog grayed out on your fly map. and for most people that was the case. i guess in emerald, since the town was there, they wanted people to go to it.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on September 21, 2011, 10:13:51 PM
i'm playing ruby right now
emerald is for lame kids
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on September 22, 2011, 03:25:48 AM
have fun freezing the game half the time you use thunderbolt
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on September 22, 2011, 06:16:20 AM
Quote from: Kayo on September 22, 2011, 03:25:48 AM
have fun freezing the game half the time you use thunderbolt

never once happened to me

i've played through ruby several times and always us thunderbolt DUH
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on September 22, 2011, 09:17:00 AM
Quote from: Zero on September 22, 2011, 06:16:20 AM
never once happened to me
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on September 22, 2011, 04:10:46 PM
Quote from: Kayo on September 22, 2011, 03:25:48 AM
have fun freezing the game half the time you use thunderbolt

what the hell are you playing
some blackmarket poop version
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on September 22, 2011, 04:27:43 PM
Quote from: Custom on September 22, 2011, 04:10:46 PM
what the hell are you playing
some blackmarket poop version
actually this might only have been sapphire. If you got an early copy (like release-day) there was a semi-rare glitch that caused the game to freeze if you used Thunderbolt for an unknown reason. It happened to me once, maybe twice.

QuoteIn some copies of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, using Thunder or Thunderbolt may cause the game to freeze during the moves' animation sequences. This can be remedied by turning off the battle animations in the options menu. Also, in Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen, and Emerald, the sound of Thunder or Thunderbolt may get stuck until the game resets.

I'm pretty sure it was only if you bought the game soon after it came out, which I did.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on September 22, 2011, 05:26:04 PM
Bought Fire Red and Ruby day 1, REPRESENT

never ran into either glitch
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on September 22, 2011, 05:34:39 PM
Quote from: Zero on September 22, 2011, 05:26:04 PM
Bought Fire Red and Ruby day 1, REPRESENT

never ran into either glitch
Might be rare then. I only remember it because mine happened during Elite Four battle #4 and I had to start back at the beginning :/
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on September 22, 2011, 08:50:07 PM
Quote from: Kayo on September 22, 2011, 05:34:39 PM
Might be rare then. I only remember it because mine happened during Elite Four battle #4 and I had to start back at the beginning :/
Was it pirated?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on September 22, 2011, 08:53:09 PM
Quote from: PrinnyOnLowBudgetChris on September 22, 2011, 08:50:07 PM
Was it pirated?
Yes because I'm totally too poor to afford to buy a real game. Just keep playing on that stereotype, you mexican.

It's a glitch with the ACTUAL GAME. Playing it. On my gameboy. The early copies, which the true fans bought, had the glitch. It doesn't happen with EVERY thunderbolt, but it happens.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on September 22, 2011, 09:04:55 PM
Quote from: Kayo on September 22, 2011, 08:53:09 PM
Yes because I'm totally too poor to afford to buy a real game. Just keep playing on that stereotype, you mexican.

It's a glitch with the ACTUAL GAME. Playing it. On my gameboy. The early copies, which the true fans bought, had the glitch. It doesn't happen with EVERY thunderbolt, but it happens.
Must've been a faulty copy.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on September 22, 2011, 09:51:30 PM
Quote from: PrinnyOnLowBudgetChris on September 22, 2011, 09:04:55 PM
Must've been a faulty copy.
IT'S A FUCKING NORMAL GLITCH

God you don't know what the intercourse  you're talking about. I suppose you believe that Missingno. only appears in a defective copy of Pokemon Red or Blue, huh?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on September 22, 2011, 11:32:47 PM
Quote from: Kayo on September 22, 2011, 09:51:30 PM
IT'S A FUCKING NORMAL GLITCH

God you don't know what the intercourse  you're talking about. I suppose you believe that Missingno. only appears in a defective copy of Pokemon Red or Blue, huh?

shut the intercourse u p you faggot stop playing the tru f4n card

i bought two copies of ruby and one sapphire on release
never had a problem with any of them
stop being a piece of poop you fag
gosh darn sorry you bought a piece of poop copy
don't drop it in the toilet next time

the way you guys act about pokemon is annoying as hell you take over every thread with your pokemon poop
shut up about it move on
this is 3ds discussion not I CAN'T GET POKEMON RUBY TO WORK BECUAE THUNDRBOLT
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Doodle on September 23, 2011, 06:38:19 AM
Quote from: Custom on September 22, 2011, 11:32:47 PM
i bought two copies of ruby and one sapphire on release
why would you even
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on September 23, 2011, 11:47:51 AM
So guys

how bout that 3DS
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on September 23, 2011, 11:59:14 AM
It can't play Ruby and Sapphire.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on September 23, 2011, 12:55:31 PM
Quote from: Zero on September 23, 2011, 11:47:51 AM
So guys

how bout that 3DS

My friend has gotten me into Fire Emblem via Blazing Sword (first game released outside of Japan) and Path of Radiance, so now I'm looking forward to that beautiful 3DS one we saw a trailer for at TGS.

Also, Kid Icarus Uprising looks SO AWESOME, I can't wait for it to finally come out.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on September 23, 2011, 01:00:29 PM
That Kingdom Hearts game has some impressive graphics. Was a nice surprise.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on September 23, 2011, 01:49:17 PM
Quote from: Zero on September 23, 2011, 01:00:29 PM
That Kingdom Hearts game has some impressive graphics. Was a nice surprise.
It's the same kind of graphics seen as PS2 games, though. I feel that they should stick with them because it just looks pretty like that.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on September 23, 2011, 02:19:55 PM
Quote from: PrinnyOnLowBudgetChris on September 23, 2011, 01:49:17 PM
It's the same kind of graphics seen as PS2 games, though. I feel that they should stick with them because it just looks pretty like that.

Well it looked better than Birth By Sleep from what I could see. That's all I really cared about. BbS looked great, though
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on September 23, 2011, 02:20:07 PM
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on September 23, 2011, 02:24:01 PM
Quote from: Zero on September 23, 2011, 02:19:55 PM
Well it looked better than Birth By Sleep from what I could see. That's all I really cared about. BbS looked great, though
Did they get rid of those flat face movements? You know, *blink, blink, mouth blinks*.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on September 23, 2011, 02:35:45 PM
Quote from: PrinnyOnLowBudgetChris on September 23, 2011, 02:24:01 PM
Did they get rid of those flat face movements? You know, *blink, blink, mouth blinks*.

Not sure
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on September 23, 2011, 02:39:07 PM
Quote from: Neerb on September 23, 2011, 12:55:31 PM
My friend has gotten me into Fire Emblem via Blazing Sword (first game released outside of Japan) and Path of Radiance, so now I'm looking forward to that beautiful 3DS one we saw a trailer for at TGS.

Also, Kid Icarus Uprising looks SO AWESOME, I can't wait for it to finally come out.
Yeah... I wouldn't count on that one coming to US. Or any FE game for that matter.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on September 23, 2011, 07:30:23 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on September 23, 2011, 02:39:07 PM
Yeah... I wouldn't count on that one coming to US. Or any FE game for that matter.

Why? We've gotten 5/6 of the games released since Blazing Sword, and that one we didn't get was a remake anyway.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on September 24, 2011, 07:06:16 PM
Quote from: Neerb on September 23, 2011, 07:30:23 PM
Why? We've gotten 5/6 of the games released since Blazing Sword, and that one we didn't get was a remake anyway.
We'll see, but we know how NoA is now...
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on September 24, 2011, 07:19:16 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on September 24, 2011, 07:06:16 PM
We'll see, but we know how NoA is now...
ZOMG! An RPG made in JAPAN! Too Japanese for America! Here, have this shallow Mario baseball game instead! ~_~;;

Yeah, that's why I fear for this new Fire Emblem...
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on September 24, 2011, 09:49:17 PM
Quote from: Nayrman on September 24, 2011, 07:19:16 PM
ZOMG! An RPG made in JAPAN! Too Japanese for America! Here, have this shallow Mario baseball game instead! ~_~;;

Yeah, that's why I fear for this new Fire Emblem...
There are a huge quantity of extremely Japanese games that never make it for all platforms and consoles.

But I kind of agree with Fire Emblem. We got a sequel turned down on us. However, it's not enough to clarify we won't get this one.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Tupin on September 24, 2011, 10:06:02 PM
Very rarely does a game not get released in Japan, even Western style ones like Call of Duty and Grand Theft Auto do. Not that they sell a whole lot compared to Japanese games, but still.

Anyway, is Kid Icarus getting released this year or not? They haven't announced the release date yet, have they?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on September 24, 2011, 10:33:13 PM
Quote from: Tupin on September 24, 2011, 10:06:02 PM
Very rarely does a game not get released in Japan, even Western style ones like Call of Duty and Grand Theft Auto do. Not that they sell a whole lot compared to Japanese games, but still.

Anyway, is Kid Icarus getting released this year or not? They haven't announced the release date yet, have they?
Got delayed to early 2012.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on September 25, 2011, 05:56:28 AM
Quote from: PrinnyOnLowBudgetChris on September 24, 2011, 10:33:13 PM
Got delayed to early 2012.

January, specifically, of course that could just be the Japanese date.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on September 25, 2011, 06:38:49 PM
Quote from: Neerb on September 25, 2011, 05:56:28 AM
January, specifically, of course that could just be the Japanese date.
American release shouldn't be too long afterwards.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Doodle on September 25, 2011, 07:07:30 PM
I dunno. They might release the new FE here.
All they have to do is announce that the main character is in the next SSB and it'll probably sell.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on September 25, 2011, 09:11:23 PM
Quote from: Doodle on September 25, 2011, 07:07:30 PM
I dunno. They might release the new FE here.
All they have to do is announce that the main character is in the next SSB and it'll probably sell.
In that case, I hope it doesn't follow Roy's example.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on September 26, 2011, 05:19:03 AM
Quote from: PrinnyOnLowBudgetChris on September 25, 2011, 09:11:23 PM
In that case, I hope it doesn't follow Roy's example.

Well, Roy's game never actually got released outside of Japan, so his popularity dying down was almost inevitable. If we got this Fire Emblem and a character made it into Smash, he may very well be popular enough to stay, like how Ike (who had both of his games released outside of Japan) was actually a highly requested character from non-Japanese.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on September 30, 2011, 11:18:01 AM


I don't know you guys, but this Tetris game is absolutely gorgeous and fun.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on October 01, 2011, 11:32:36 PM
Looks alright. Not worth 40 bucks.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on October 02, 2011, 09:15:16 AM
Quote from: Zero on October 01, 2011, 11:32:36 PM
Looks alright. Not worth 40 bucks.
It's $30. :U
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on October 02, 2011, 12:01:09 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on October 02, 2011, 09:15:16 AM
It's $30. :U

Isn't worth 30 bucks either, lol
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on October 02, 2011, 12:16:09 PM
Quote from: Zero on October 02, 2011, 12:01:09 PM
Isn't worth 30 bucks either, lol
I disagree.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on October 02, 2011, 12:25:12 PM
Quote from: PrinnyOnLowBudgetChris on October 02, 2011, 12:16:09 PM
I disagree.
On what grounds? I wouldn't pay nearly that much just to play Tetris. You're gonna have to back that statement up since I fail to see why.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on October 02, 2011, 12:42:12 PM
Quote from: Kayo on October 02, 2011, 12:25:12 PM
On what grounds? I wouldn't pay nearly that much just to play Tetris. You're gonna have to back that statement up since I fail to see why.
I think that 20 gameplay modes + online support is enough for $30.

...Is it seriously $30, though? I mean, this is a new 3DS game, after all...
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on October 02, 2011, 12:44:00 PM
Quote from: PrinnyOnLowBudgetChris on October 02, 2011, 12:42:12 PM
I think that 20 gameplay modes + online support is enough for $30.

...Is it seriously $30, though? I mean, this is a new 3DS game, after all...
How about $10-20?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on October 02, 2011, 12:50:44 PM
Quote from: Kayo on October 02, 2011, 12:44:00 PM
How about $10-20?
Go buy Tetris DS, then.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on October 02, 2011, 01:32:14 PM
It's Tetris. lol if I felt like playing Tetris I can play it for free, or play one of the many copies of the game I already own.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on October 02, 2011, 06:02:58 PM
Quote from: Zero on October 02, 2011, 01:32:14 PM
It's Tetris. lol if I felt like playing Tetris I can play it for free, or play one of the many copies of the game I already own.
Exactly. It's free on any phone or computer. A phone: anyone that owns one carries it around at all times anyway.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on October 02, 2011, 07:29:26 PM
Quote from: PrinnyOnLowBudgetChris on October 02, 2011, 12:42:12 PM
I think that 20 gameplay modes + online support is enough for $30.

...Is it seriously $30, though? I mean, this is a new 3DS game, after all...
Yep. Gamestop has it for $35, but pretty much everywhere else lists it at a $30 MSRP.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on October 02, 2011, 10:29:57 PM
Gamestop overprices things 95% of the time.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on October 02, 2011, 11:39:10 PM
gamustop
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Super on October 03, 2011, 02:50:34 AM
I will gladly pay $100+ for any game. Just because I can.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on October 03, 2011, 04:55:46 AM
Quote from: Super on October 03, 2011, 02:50:34 AM
I will gladly pay $100+ for any game. Just because I can.
Even

(http://www.platypuscomix.net/history/superman64.jpg)

?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Doodle on October 03, 2011, 06:48:04 AM
Quote from: Super on October 03, 2011, 02:50:34 AM
I will gladly pay $100+ for any game. Just because I can.
You can buy me live and video games, too.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on October 04, 2011, 09:46:08 AM
They're apparently (rumored) downgrading RE: Revelations to a DS game. I'm...not so sure how that makes me feel.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on October 04, 2011, 12:05:42 PM
What, are they still going to try the "Let's make it available to the DS so it sells more copies" card?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on October 04, 2011, 01:26:41 PM
Quote from: PrinnyOnLowBudgetChris on October 04, 2011, 09:46:08 AM
They're apparently (rumored) downgrading RE: Revelations to a DS game. I'm...not so sure how that makes me feel.
lol

No, just no. Wherever you heard that ridiculous rumor, never listen to them again. There's just no reason for that to happen.

EDIT: Oh, loltaku. Yeah, definitely ignore it.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on October 04, 2011, 02:03:59 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on October 04, 2011, 01:26:41 PM
lol

No, just no. Wherever you heard that ridiculous rumor, never listen to them again. There's just no reason for that to happen.

EDIT: Oh, loltaku. Yeah, definitely ignore it.
I knew that place was bad. I'm changing to Adriasang.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on October 04, 2011, 02:46:57 PM
Quote from: Kayo on October 04, 2011, 12:05:42 PM
What, are they still going to try the "Let's make it available to the DS so it sells more copies" card?

i've been telling you idiots this for weeks
you're all big dummies
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on October 04, 2011, 02:48:39 PM
Quote from: Custom on October 04, 2011, 02:46:57 PM
i've been telling you idiots this for weeks
you're all big dummies
Telling us what?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on October 04, 2011, 02:50:58 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on October 04, 2011, 02:48:39 PM
Telling us what?

because of the 3ds poop people are still goign to put games on the ds
which is why i'm worried about pokemon gray or whatever next version of whatever
you keep blowing it off because you're the MASTER OF THE UNIVERSE but capcom has RE:Revelations listed as both a Nintendo DS AND 3DS title on their site
i want my 3ds exclusives and support for the handheld i spent $250 on
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on October 04, 2011, 05:47:46 PM
Quote from: Custom on October 04, 2011, 02:50:58 PM
because of the 3ds poop people are still goign to put games on the ds
which is why i'm worried about pokemon gray or whatever next version of whatever
you keep blowing it off because you're the MASTER OF THE UNIVERSE but capcom has RE:Revelations listed as both a Nintendo DS AND 3DS title on their site
i want my 3ds exclusives and support for the handheld i spent $250 on
Kotaku's the only site reporting on that. The other major sites quickly realized that it's an error and ignored it. Besides that, it would be impossible to port it down to DS for... well, for every reason imaginable. If anything, Capcom would port it to Vita before trying to put it on DS just to end up with a PoS that no one would want.

And you think Nintendo is reconsidering putting games on 3DS? Seriously? And a Pokemon game at that? The pre-TGS conference showed that Nintendo is firing on all cylinders to get 3DS's off of shelves and that they're taking a hyper-aggressive approach to fighting Vita. At this point, there's no way that Nintendo would be willing to publish a main Pokemon game on DS. Hell, looking at 3DS sales in Japan, they probably don't even have the motivation to do something like that.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on October 04, 2011, 05:54:28 PM
I still think Pokemon Gray will be like Crystal was. By this I mean on a slightly newer handheld than the first two were. Remember how Gold and Silver were Game Boy while Crystal was Game Boy Color? Yeah, it's this principle exactly. They've done it before; they should do it again. In fact, it's pretty must complete deja vu, since B/W were on the same system the previous Gen was on (DS), which is exactly what happened a little over ten years ago (G/S were on the Gabe Boy, just like R/B).

It's incredibly likely. Patterns, guys.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on October 04, 2011, 06:10:51 PM
Quote from: Kayo on October 04, 2011, 05:54:28 PM
I still think Pokemon Gray will be like Crystal was. By this I mean on a slightly newer handheld than the first two were. Remember how Gold and Silver were Game Boy while Crystal was Game Boy Color? Yeah, it's this principle exactly. They've done it before; they should do it again. In fact, it's pretty must complete deja vu, since B/W were on the same system the previous Gen was on (DS), which is exactly what happened a little over ten years ago (G/S were on the Gabe Boy, just like R/B).

It's incredibly likely. Patterns, guys.

Nope.

(http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/0/0e/Pokemon_Gold_boxart_EN-US.jpg)
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on October 04, 2011, 06:17:29 PM
(http://cn1.kaboodle.com/hi/img/2/0/0/14f/2/AAAAAgvXTWkAAAAAAU8qiA.jpg?v=1222038159000)
(http://gyazo.com/580d6cf315d0ec7f04ab0047e56794d1.png)
(http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/ciu/0e/24/46c04310fca09eb811ae4010.L.jpg)
Hm, I say.

"The games have dual-mode capabilities allowing them to also be played on earlier Game Boy models."

HM, I say. It can be played on the Game Boy original, and hell, the cartridges are the same model size and shape.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on October 04, 2011, 06:27:07 PM
Taken from Wikipedia:

"Games that are designed specifically for the Game Boy Color are housed in clear-colored cartridges, and will not function in an earlier Game Boy or the Super Game Boy (or will simply display a warning message and refuse to play). Games that are designed for the Game Boy Color, but which also include backwards-compatibility with the previous Game Boy systems, have a similar design to the original grey Game Boy cartridges, but are colored black for identification. The European and American releases of Pokémon Yellow and Pokémon Gold and Silver feature different-colored cartridges, although they are technically identical to the standard black ones."

Not sure they can do that with DS and 3DS.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on October 04, 2011, 06:31:40 PM
beep beep
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on October 04, 2011, 06:34:57 PM
Quote from: Neerb on October 04, 2011, 06:27:07 PM
Taken from Wikipedia:

"Games that are designed specifically for the Game Boy Color are housed in clear-colored cartridges, and will not function in an earlier Game Boy or the Super Game Boy (or will simply display a warning message and refuse to play). Games that are designed for the Game Boy Color, but which also include backwards-compatibility with the previous Game Boy systems, have a similar design to the original grey Game Boy cartridges, but are colored black for identification. The European and American releases of Pokémon Yellow and Pokémon Gold and Silver feature different-colored cartridges, although they are technically identical to the standard black ones."

Not sure they can do that with DS and 3DS.
Breaking this down so even you can understand.

~Gen 1: Game Boy
~Gen 2: Game Boy owners can still play it, no problem. (ignore the GBC thing, since all that added was color. Which games needed anyway.
~Gen 2 3rd game: You're out of luck unless you bought a GBC, in which case you enjoy even more system-based features. (better color)

~Gen 4: DS
~Gen 5: Don't need to buy a new system, play these on your DS too.
~Gen 5 3rd game: Of course, if you want this you'll be required to step up to the next system. But you get more system-based features again (3D)

It's the same exact thing, really. Ignore the fact that Gold and Silver are enhanced a bit on the GBC and you have identical cases.

And if you still don't get it, I took the liberty of grabbing my Pokemon games for you. Note Gold's cartridge shape and consequently, it's Game Boy compatibility.

(http://gyazo.com/670d3eba69968031673783ff9eed5313.png)
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on October 04, 2011, 06:41:30 PM
It's a shame that B/W actually look worse on the 3DS, though.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on October 04, 2011, 06:42:34 PM
Quote from: Neerb on October 04, 2011, 06:41:30 PM
It's a shame that B/W actually look worse on the 3DS, though.

intercourse ing true that
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on October 04, 2011, 06:45:12 PM
If GameFreak goes full-software-capability and makes a spriteless, polygonal game, I will go for that and never look back.

If they make a slightly-visually-upgraded B/W and throw it on 3DS just for the 3D gimmick and a larger price tag, I'm passing.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on October 04, 2011, 06:46:03 PM
Quote from: Neerb on October 04, 2011, 06:41:30 PM
It's a shame that B/W actually look worse on the 3DS, though.
That's what happens when you rely too much on pixels, which makes the sprites look ugly. I've been playing Solatorobo on my 3DS and it doesn't even look crappy.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on October 04, 2011, 06:54:27 PM
Quote from: Neerb on October 04, 2011, 06:45:12 PM
If GameFreak goes full-software-capability and makes a spriteless, polygonal game, I will go for that and never look back.

If they make a slightly-visually-upgraded B/W and throw it on 3DS just for the 3D gimmick and a larger price tag, I'm passing.
They won't. Go compare Ruby/Sapphire to Emerald and Diamond/Pearl to Platinum and you'll see--

Oh wait, aren't you the idiot who only buys one game per gen?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on October 04, 2011, 07:00:26 PM
Quote from: Kayo on October 04, 2011, 06:54:27 PM
They won't. Go compare Ruby/Sapphire to Emerald and Diamond/Pearl to Platinum and you'll see--

Oh wait, aren't you the idiot who only buys one game per gen?

That's not exactly a good graphical comparison; each of those gens was contained on a single console and could only look so much better in the sequel. B/W-to-Gray is different since the DS isn't nearly the same strength as the 3DS. If it still looks more or less the same, that would be lazy on GameFreak's part.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on October 04, 2011, 07:17:59 PM
Quote from: Neerb on October 04, 2011, 07:00:26 PM
That's not exactly a good graphical comparison; each of those gens was contained on a single console and could only look so much better in the sequel. B/W-to-Gray is different since the DS isn't nearly the same strength as the 3DS. If it still looks more or less the same, that would be lazy on GameFreak's part.
Are you going to buy (or not buy) "Gray" based on the graphics? Yes, that's your only reasoning.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on October 04, 2011, 07:21:27 PM
Quote from: Kayo on October 04, 2011, 06:54:27 PM
They won't. Go compare Ruby/Sapphire to Emerald and Diamond/Pearl to Platinum and you'll see--

Oh wait, aren't you the idiot who only buys one game per gen?

there are a lot of things wrong with this
first of all, although d/p and r/s to their respective third gen titles only changes gameplay slightly and doesn't alter graphics, they cannot port black/white to the 3ds in its current form. It looks like poop on that thing. it would be smart for them to upgrade as they can also use that system for the r/s remakes. the 3d pokedex kind of makes me feel like they're ready to step things up. they can't rely on pixels forever. when I take my DS to school and play black and white, the casual kids around me always go "man those graphics are so bad"

second of all, if he is buying the third release of each game per gen, he can call you an idiot all he wants and you can't say poop. he's saving money and getting both of the original gen games and more. you're just being an poop hole for saying someone is an idiot for buying one game each gen, and that's coming from me. Not everyone wants to throw $90 to get 2 new pokemon in each title and have everything stay the same.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on October 04, 2011, 07:23:07 PM
Quote from: Kayo on October 04, 2011, 07:17:59 PM
Are you going to buy (or not buy) "Gray" based on the graphics? Yes, that's your only reasoning.

No, he isn't going to buy Gray because it's the same poop he's already played and if the graphics aren't improving he's buying a game that looks like poop on the console he owns.
Jesus christ, sorry we don't jerk off the pokemon like you do and actually have to think about how we're spending our money

i'm completely on neerb's side here. If Gray makes major improvements, I'll buy it
if it doesn't, intercourse  that poop I'm going to spend my money on something like Super Mairo 3D land
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on October 04, 2011, 07:43:07 PM
Quote from: Custom on October 04, 2011, 07:21:27 PM
there are a lot of things wrong with this
first of all, although d/p and r/s to their respective third gen titles only changes gameplay slightly and doesn't alter graphics, they cannot port black/white to the 3ds in its current form. It looks like poop on that thing. it would be smart for them to upgrade as they can also use that system for the r/s remakes. the 3d pokedex kind of makes me feel like they're ready to step things up. they can't rely on pixels forever. when I take my DS to school and play black and white, the casual kids around me always go "man those graphics are so bad"
Never said they did, but actually, Emerald had improved graphics over R/S. I thought we was referring to Gray as a "B/W upgrade" since this is the guy who hates Crystal, etc.

Quotesecond of all, if he is buying the third release of each game per gen, he can call you an idiot all he wants and you can't say poop. he's saving money and getting both of the original gen games and more. you're just being an poop hole for saying someone is an idiot for buying one game each gen, and that's coming from me. Not everyone wants to throw $90 to get 2 new pokemon in each title and have everything stay the same.
Where did $90 come from? Try around a third that, and remember Neerb refuses to buy HGSS. Because he spent his "one game for the 4th gen" on Pearl. Now this seems normal to you?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on October 04, 2011, 08:26:41 PM
Quote from: Kayo on October 04, 2011, 07:43:07 PM
Never said they did, but actually, Emerald had improved graphics over R/S. I thought we was referring to Gray as a "B/W upgrade" since this is the guy who hates Crystal, etc.

Where did $90 come from? Try around a third that, and remember Neerb refuses to buy HGSS. Because he spent his "one game for the 4th gen" on Pearl. Now this seems normal to you?

I can't "hate" what I've never actually played, and if it's "not normal" to buy one Pokemon game and not need another for a few years, maybe you just like the series more than I do.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on October 04, 2011, 09:14:27 PM
Alright I really need to interject here:

Pokemon sells hardware and Nintendo knows this by now. Everyone was surprised B/W was for the DS, but it made sense considering well, B/W were in development since just after D/P and it'd sell like crack regardless if it was on the 3DS or not. It's not as easy as one might think to shift development on a DS game to completely new hardware to boot. Again, makes sense.

Making a 3DS exclusive Pokemon game will sell 3DS's. Honestly I'm not sure why Nintendo hasn't played that greedy card yet. Odds are they're whipping away at Game Freak's backs to pump one out.


Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on October 04, 2011, 09:46:15 PM
Quote from: Kayo on October 04, 2011, 07:43:07 PM
Never said they did, but actually, Emerald had improved graphics over R/S. I thought we was referring to Gray as a "B/W upgrade" since this is the guy who hates Crystal, etc.
Where did $90 come from? Try around a third that, and remember Neerb refuses to buy HGSS. Because he spent his "one game for the 4th gen" on Pearl. Now this seems normal to you?

yes, i can see his point. he's already played gold and silver and he didn't want to pay for the new versions. i can see his point, not everyone can be a complete mindless faggot for pokemon and be fine with buying things they already have. especially when you don't have much cash, you realize how much you don't need these games.

also
it's $35 per ds game kid
$35 for white, $35 for black, for grey maybe $35. I know most DS games are $35 now and I don't know what they'll slap on Grey, it'll be $40 if it's on 3DS for sure.
you probably wouldn't know that because your mom buys these things for you
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on October 04, 2011, 11:14:58 PM
Quote from: Custom on October 04, 2011, 09:46:15 PM
yes, i can see his point. he's already played gold and silver and he didn't want to pay for the new versions. i can see his point, not everyone can be a complete mindless faggot for pokemon and be fine with buying things they already have. especially when you don't have much cash, you realize how much you don't need these games.

also
it's $35 per ds game kid
$35 for white, $35 for black, for grey maybe $35. I know most DS games are $35 now and I don't know what they'll slap on Grey, it'll be $40 if it's on 3DS for sure.
you probably wouldn't know that because your mom buys these things for you
lol, my parents never buy me anything. but actually if your $90 meant $90 for an entire generation, I understand it. but you can't deny that HG/SS were good. You can't deny it.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on October 04, 2011, 11:17:28 PM
Quote from: Kayo on October 04, 2011, 11:14:58 PM
lol, my parents never buy me anything. but actually if your $90 meant $90 for an entire generation, I understand it. but you can't deny that HG/SS were good. You can't deny it.


they were what i expected
remakes of gold and silver
they didn't exceed my expectations, i consider them average
i don't fall into the ploy of jesus christ this is amazing it's the same thing i played last year but a little different.
i just enjoy pokemon because it is good at time consumption and is an incredibly simple rpg, even with EVs and IVs
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on October 04, 2011, 11:27:11 PM
Pretty much what Custom said.

It was a game a lot of people bought because well, who the intercourse  didn't? I knew people that skipped RSE and DPPt but picked up HGSS because of nostalgia.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: JrDude on October 05, 2011, 02:29:35 AM
Gray will be on the Original GameBoy. It makes sense, it's gonna be a Combination of Black & White, which is the colors GB uses.
GB Gray. Logic used. If you disagree you're obviously retarded.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on October 05, 2011, 03:35:41 AM
Quote from: Zero on October 04, 2011, 11:27:11 PM
Pretty much what Custom said.

It was a game a lot of people bought because well, who the intercourse  didn't? I knew people that skipped RSE and DPPt but picked up HGSS because of nostalgia.
yeah see, yet Neerb refuses to get it without reason.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on October 05, 2011, 09:07:37 AM
Quote from: Kayo on October 05, 2011, 03:35:41 AM
yeah see, yet Neerb refuses to get it without reason.

dude
shut up
just stop

if anything, there is no reason to GET HGSS
oh boy it's the same poop as before
very exciting

it's smarter to spend money on games that actually bring new concepts and ideas into play
sorry we're not the SUPER KEWL POKEMON fan that you are
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on October 05, 2011, 09:12:38 AM
Quote from: JrDude 益 on October 05, 2011, 02:29:35 AM
Gray will be on the Original GameBoy. It makes sense, it's gonna be a Combination of Black & White, which is the colors GB uses.
GB Gray. Logic used. If you disagree you're obviously retarded.

that would actually be really cool if they did that
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: CoasterKid93 on October 05, 2011, 09:13:12 AM
Quote from: Custom on October 05, 2011, 09:07:37 AM
dude
shut up
just stop

if anything, there is no reason to GET HGSS
oh boy it's the same poop as before
very exciting

it's smarter to spend money on games that actually bring new concepts and ideas into play
sorry we're not the SUPER KEWL POKEMON fan that you are
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on October 05, 2011, 12:02:41 PM
Quote from: Kayo on October 05, 2011, 03:35:41 AM
yeah see, yet Neerb refuses to get it without reason.

Uh...what?

He has a reason.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on October 05, 2011, 12:06:54 PM
Quote from: Zero on October 05, 2011, 12:02:41 PM
Uh...what?

He has a reason.
"Because I bought Pearl" isn't a reason.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on October 05, 2011, 02:54:13 PM
Quote from: Kayo on October 05, 2011, 12:06:54 PM
"Because I bought Pearl" isn't a reason.

I bought Diamond.  ;)
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on October 05, 2011, 03:23:48 PM
Quote from: Neerb on October 05, 2011, 02:54:13 PM
I bought Diamond.  ;)
That doesn't make it any better.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on October 05, 2011, 03:24:54 PM
Quote from: Kayo on October 05, 2011, 12:06:54 PM
"Because I bought Pearl" isn't a reason.

He has a reason
Well, more specifically lack of reason
it's a waste of money kayo, just face it
these games aren't changing the face of the earth and HGSS didn't bring any new mindblowing features into the series
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on October 05, 2011, 03:26:51 PM
Quote from: Custom on October 05, 2011, 03:24:54 PM
He has a reason
Well, more specifically lack of reason
it's a waste of money kayo, just face it
these games aren't changing the face of the earth and HGSS didn't bring any new mindblowing features into the series
They were still fun to play, and it was like playing G/S again only we actually had good colors, autorun, and everything was just beautiful. (I loved the new Ecruteak City)

It was a fun game.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Doodle on October 05, 2011, 03:30:13 PM
Quote from: Kayo on October 04, 2011, 06:54:27 PM
They won't. Go compare Ruby/Sapphire to Emerald and Diamond/Pearl to Platinum and you'll see--

Oh wait, aren't you the idiot who only buys one game per gen?
>he's an idiot for not buying the same basic game multiple times
good lord man

But you still should buy HGSS if you enjoyed G/S/C. It's probably the best Pokemon game I've played recently and it's nice to go through a pretty Johto.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on October 05, 2011, 03:57:57 PM
Quote from: Custom on October 04, 2011, 07:21:27 PM
there are a lot of things wrong with this
first of all, although d/p and r/s to their respective third gen titles only changes gameplay slightly and doesn't alter graphics, they cannot port black/white to the 3ds in its current form. It looks like poop on that thing. it would be smart for them to upgrade as they can also use that system for the r/s remakes. the 3d pokedex kind of makes me feel like they're ready to step things up. they can't rely on pixels forever. when I take my DS to school and play black and white, the casual kids around me always go "man those graphics are so bad"

second of all, if he is buying the third release of each game per gen, he can call you an idiot all he wants and you can't say poop. he's saving money and getting both of the original gen games and more. you're just being an poop hole for saying someone is an idiot for buying one game each gen, and that's coming from me. Not everyone wants to throw $90 to get 2 new pokemon in each title and have everything stay the same.
That's completely irrelevant, since the game would obviously support the 3DS's higher resolution. In fact, it would look better than Black and White do on DS.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on October 05, 2011, 04:33:56 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on October 05, 2011, 03:57:57 PM
That's completely irrelevant, since the game would obviously support the 3DS's higher resolution. In fact, it would look better than Black and White do on DS.

i ain't give no intercourse s
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on October 05, 2011, 05:04:44 PM
I would just like to point out that I am neither for nor against Pokemon remakes. Yellow may be better than Red/Blue, Emerald may be better than Ruby/Silver, and perhaps HG/SS are the best games in the whole series, but I am simply not interested enough to own multiple versions at a time, especially with more and more awesome games coming out. If you buy all of them, great; if you don't play Pokemon at all, great.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on October 05, 2011, 05:13:25 PM
Quote from: Doodle on October 05, 2011, 03:30:13 PM
>he's an idiot for not buying the same basic game multiple times
good lord man

But you still should buy HGSS if you enjoyed G/S/C. It's probably the best Pokemon game I've played recently and it's nice to go through a pretty Johto.
>call me idiot
>agree anyway
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Doodle on October 05, 2011, 05:24:06 PM
Quote from: Kayo on October 05, 2011, 05:13:25 PM
>call me idiot
>agree anyway
There's a difference between a full out remake of a game released almost a decade before and another iteration of the same game with a few additional features. :U
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on October 05, 2011, 05:49:44 PM
Quote from: Doodle on October 05, 2011, 05:24:06 PM
There's a difference between a full out remake of a game released almost a decade before and another iteration of the same game with a few additional features. :U
I didn't call him an idiot for not wanting to buy Gray, I called him an idiot thinking that the only reason he wouldn't buy Gray is because the graphics wouldn't be majorly improved.

I also called him an idiot for his "one game per generation" rule. To make it a personal "rule" of sorts is taking it way too far.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on October 05, 2011, 05:55:58 PM
Quote from: Kayo on October 05, 2011, 05:49:44 PM
I didn't call him an idiot for not wanting to buy Gray, I called him an idiot thinking that the only reason he wouldn't buy Gray is because the graphics wouldn't be majorly improved.

I also called him an idiot for his "one game per generation" rule. To make it a personal "rule" of sorts is taking it way too far.

you're the idiot here
kthx
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on October 05, 2011, 06:25:44 PM
Quote from: Kayo on October 05, 2011, 12:06:54 PM
"Because I bought Pearl" isn't a reason.

Yes it is. The gameplay formula is the same as DPPt, Kayo. The only thing he's missing out on is Pokedex completion and I doubt many people have the "gotta catch em all" fever anymore. 600+ pokemon? Fuck.That.Shit.

I've caught them all 4 times now. I can live without doing it again.

Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on October 05, 2011, 06:38:34 PM
Quote from: Zero on October 05, 2011, 06:25:44 PM
Yes it is. The gameplay formula is the same as DPPt, Kayo. The only thing he's missing out on is Pokedex completion and I doubt many people have the "gotta catch em all" fever anymore. 600+ pokemon? Fuck.That.Shit.

I've caught them all 4 times now. I can live without doing it again.


Although HGSS was more fun to play than D/P.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on October 05, 2011, 06:48:35 PM
yeah it's intercourse ing fun
but it's a waste of money
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on October 05, 2011, 06:49:12 PM
Quote from: Custom on October 05, 2011, 06:48:35 PM
yeah it's intercourse ing fun
but it's a waste of money
well yeah if you're broke and can't afford intercourse ing $40
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on October 05, 2011, 06:58:19 PM
Quote from: Kayo on October 05, 2011, 06:38:34 PM
Although HGSS was more fun to play than D/P.

lol I agree, but its just because there is so much content. It's a good time killer.

Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on October 05, 2011, 07:05:53 PM
Quote from: Kayo on October 05, 2011, 06:49:12 PM
well yeah if you're broke and can't afford intercourse ing $40

or if you want to spend your money on games you don't already have 5 copies of
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on October 05, 2011, 08:05:47 PM
Quote from: Custom on October 05, 2011, 07:05:53 PM
or if you want to spend your money on games you don't already have 5 copies of
>mfw call of duty
>mfw halo
>mfw final fantasy

So?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on October 05, 2011, 08:09:00 PM
Quote from: Kayo on October 05, 2011, 08:05:47 PM
>mfw call of duty
>mfw halo
>mfw final fantasy

So?

Final Fantasy isn't "same game over and over;" it's not even always the same mechanics. There's also the story, which is far deeper than anything as generically written as CoD, Halo, or Pokemon.

Also, I don't buy any of these games either. Not that they aren't fun; I'm just not interested.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Mona on October 05, 2011, 08:10:50 PM
Hey... Hey, guys. Look.

Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on October 05, 2011, 08:18:41 PM
The partners better freaking come back. So far this game looks better than Super Paper Mario, but it still doesn't look quite like 1 & 2. I've yet to see a unique character or location, and the combat system doesn't even look the same (not that the literal paper stuff isn't great).
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Mona on October 05, 2011, 08:21:45 PM
There was a chain chomp partner confirmed waaay back, and in this video I saw a shiny crown-looking thing. Not sure if it was a partner, though.
Anyway, it looks like they're just trying not to reveal too much. I hope it has some cool and unique places like in TTYD.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on October 05, 2011, 08:21:53 PM
Please please please go back toward the awesomeness level of TTYD.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on October 05, 2011, 08:22:32 PM
I freaking loved the Pianta Mafia.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on October 05, 2011, 08:29:41 PM
TTYD had some fun dialogue. So many characters had their own unique way of speaking.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on October 05, 2011, 08:59:36 PM
take my intercourse ing money nintendo just take it
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on October 05, 2011, 09:04:05 PM
Quote from: Kayo on October 05, 2011, 08:05:47 PM
>mfw call of duty
>mfw halo
>mfw final fantasy

So?


mfw you're putting pokemon on the same level as cod and halo
might as well intercourse ing say YEAH POKEMON IT'S LIKE MADDEN BUT WIHT NEW MONSTERS INSTEAD OF NEW PLAYERS
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on October 05, 2011, 09:11:24 PM
Quote from: Custom on October 05, 2011, 09:04:05 PM
mfw you're putting pokemon on the same level as cod and halo
might as well intercourse ing say YEAH POKEMON IT'S LIKE MADDEN BUT WIHT NEW MONSTERS INSTEAD OF NEW PLAYERS
>complain pokemon is repetitive
>play cod 8 hours a day
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on October 05, 2011, 09:16:25 PM
All games are repetitive. Once they tell you which genre they have, expect to rinse and repeat until you grow tired of them.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on October 05, 2011, 09:18:14 PM
Quote from: Kayo on October 05, 2011, 09:11:24 PM
>complain pokemon is repetitive
>play cod 8 hours a day

i don't play call of duty you intercourse ing idiot you're just straying away from your point
i'm not complaining about the repetitive gameplay
i'm saying that they're whored out games, which they are, and that you shouldn't insult neerb for not wanting a game he already has when he can invest in a new series or more interesting game
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Super on October 05, 2011, 09:32:36 PM
Every intercourse ing thread turns into Pokemon bullpoop. FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on October 05, 2011, 09:39:44 PM
It's Kayo's favorite series and he starts the most arguments conversations.

You want to talk about other games, don't let him be the most active one here; post more often yourself. Also, it would be nice if we had more threads about [insert video game here] instead of [insert sex/alcohol/troll here].
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on October 05, 2011, 09:42:17 PM
i like zelda, mario, dark cloud, no more heroes, resident evil, pikmin, and dragon quest 8
i don't like pokemon
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on October 05, 2011, 09:43:31 PM
Quote from: Custom on October 05, 2011, 09:42:17 PM
i like zelda, mario, dark cloud, no more heroes, resident evil, pikmin, and dragon quest 8
i don't like pokemon
You like some of them.

THEREFORE, you like Pokemon.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on October 05, 2011, 09:54:58 PM
Quote from: PrinnyOnLowBudgetChris on October 05, 2011, 09:43:31 PM
You like some of them.

THEREFORE, you like Pokemon.

i like playing them when i'm bored or looking into a completely new series that htey've announced things for
i don't like jerking off to it 24/7 and constantly talking about it in every thread
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on October 05, 2011, 09:56:39 PM
I can beat Mega Man X in 36 minutes or less.

Fuck da police I'm a pro
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on October 05, 2011, 09:57:55 PM
Quote from: Zero on October 05, 2011, 09:56:39 PM
I can beat Mega Man X in 36 minutes or less.

Fuck da police I'm a pro

THIS IS THE 3DS THREAD.

At least Pokemon was almost relevant this time; Mega Man probably won't ever get a game again, much less on the 3DS.  :P
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on October 05, 2011, 09:58:44 PM
Quote from: Neerb on October 05, 2011, 09:57:55 PM
THIS IS THE 3DS THREAD.

At least Pokemon was almost relevant this time; Mega Man probably won't ever get a game again, much less on the 3DS.  :P
Mega Man: Wily's Revenge. That is all.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on October 05, 2011, 09:59:25 PM
Quote from: PrinnyOnLowBudgetChris on October 05, 2011, 09:58:44 PM
Mega Man: Wily's Revenge. That is all.

A downloadable port of half of a port doesn't count.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on October 05, 2011, 10:00:32 PM
Quote from: Neerb on October 05, 2011, 09:57:55 PM
THIS IS THE 3DS THREAD.

At least Pokemon was almost relevant this time; Mega Man probably won't ever get a game again, much less on the 3DS.  :P

:| that was uncalled for
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on October 05, 2011, 10:45:34 PM
A new 3DS color is going to be released in Japan Nov. 3: Ice White.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on October 06, 2011, 07:17:59 AM
Quote from: PrinnyOnLowBudgetChris on October 05, 2011, 10:45:34 PM
A new 3DS color is going to be released in Japan Nov. 3: Ice White.

(http://dsmedia.ign.com/ds/image/article/119/1198562/white_1317880328.jpg)

Hey there, sexy.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: JrDude on October 06, 2011, 10:16:42 AM
Quote from: Neerb on October 06, 2011, 07:17:59 AM
(http://dsmedia.ign.com/ds/image/article/119/1198562/white_1317880328.jpg)

Hey there, sexy.
Once I get a 3DS, that is the color I want.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on October 06, 2011, 10:26:32 AM
Looks gorgeous, but I'll most likely stick to dark colors.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Doodle on October 06, 2011, 12:15:48 PM
Quote from: Neerb on October 06, 2011, 07:17:59 AM
(http://dsmedia.ign.com/ds/image/article/119/1198562/white_1317880328.jpg)

Hey there, sexy.
Black shows scratches and white shows dirt and poop
Not sure which one I want :U
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on October 06, 2011, 02:06:51 PM
Quote from: Doodle on October 06, 2011, 12:15:48 PM
Black shows scratches and white shows dirt and poop
Not sure which one I want :U
Doodle, don't be racist and pick one.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on October 06, 2011, 03:42:59 PM
Quote from: Doodle on October 06, 2011, 12:15:48 PM
Black shows scratches and white shows dirt and poop
Not sure which one I want :U
yeah this. scratches can't be cleaned while dirt can, yet dirt is much more common. I always get a little bit of dirt or whatever in that tiny space around the hinge, and I'm sure it would be a lot uglier on a white handheld.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Mona on October 06, 2011, 04:07:51 PM
They need to make a purple one. :<
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on October 06, 2011, 04:11:01 PM
Quote from: Mona on October 06, 2011, 04:07:51 PM
They need to make a purple one. :<
[spoiler](http://the3ds.webs.com/photos/3DS/n3ds3.jpg)[/spoiler]

Though it hasn't been officially released to the public.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Mona on October 06, 2011, 04:14:33 PM
Quote from: Kayo on October 06, 2011, 04:11:01 PM
[spoiler]http://the3ds.webs.com/photos/3DS/n3ds3.jpg[/spoiler]

Though it hasn't been officially released to the public.

I saw that a while ago but there isn't any guarantee that they'll sell them.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on October 06, 2011, 04:28:48 PM
Quote from: Mona on October 06, 2011, 04:14:33 PM
I saw that a while ago but there isn't any guarantee that they'll sell them.
whoops I forgot the img tags. But it they DID sell one, it would probably look like that. I think it's nice.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Mona on October 06, 2011, 04:36:21 PM
I waaaant it! > <
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on October 06, 2011, 09:01:33 PM
Quote from: Kayo on October 06, 2011, 03:42:59 PM
yeah this. scratches can't be cleaned while dirt can, yet dirt is much more common. I always get a little bit of dirt or whatever in that tiny space around the hinge, and I'm sure it would be a lot uglier on a white handheld.
Dirt as in your sweat's dirt, right?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on October 06, 2011, 09:04:03 PM
Quote from: PrinnyOnLowBudgetChris on October 06, 2011, 09:01:33 PM
Dirt as in your sweat's dirt, right?
I think it's just air/dust particles that accumulate from everywhere, slowly over time. I don't have dirt in my fingers.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on October 06, 2011, 10:09:20 PM
what has this thread come to
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on October 06, 2011, 10:10:14 PM
Quote from: Custom on October 06, 2011, 10:09:20 PM
what has this thread come to
how dirt sucks
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Super on October 07, 2011, 12:12:46 AM
Has there been any substantial news concerning Tales of the Abyss? All I've heard is that it's coming out.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Spud on October 07, 2011, 01:04:54 AM
Releasing this Fall I heard.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on October 07, 2011, 09:00:48 AM
Quote from: Spud on October 07, 2011, 01:04:54 AM
Releasing this Fall I heard.
As of a month ago, it got delayed to early 2012 for us.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Chris8492 on October 07, 2011, 12:17:37 PM
Hmm, i still need to get the 3DS  :|
Yeah, Im THAT far behind.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on October 07, 2011, 12:30:56 PM
Quote from: Chris93 on October 07, 2011, 12:17:37 PM
Hmm, i still need to get the 3DS  :|
Yeah, Im THAT far behind.

Wait a bit longer and you'll have more colors to choose from.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on October 07, 2011, 12:31:36 PM
Quote from: Chris93 on October 07, 2011, 12:17:37 PM
Hmm, i still need to get the 3DS  :|
Yeah, Im THAT far behind.
not really. there's still isn't much on it yet.

but it's gonna get VVVVVV.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on October 07, 2011, 02:21:39 PM
Quote from: Kayo on October 07, 2011, 12:31:36 PM
not really. there's still isn't much on it yet.

but it's gonna get VVVVVV.
Look at who's publishing that. Apparently, the publisher is known for insane delays.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on October 07, 2011, 02:28:19 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on October 07, 2011, 02:21:39 PM
Look at who's publishing that. Apparently, the publisher is known for insane delays.
And you, young sir, want a rushed game?

(http://images.wikia.com/sonic/images/5/58/256px-Sonic_the_Hedgehog_Next-Gen_Box_Art.jpg)
(Yeah, cuz there's irony with him being rushed)

Never Forget.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Chris8492 on October 07, 2011, 02:45:55 PM
Quote from: Neerb on October 07, 2011, 12:30:56 PM
Wait a bit longer and you'll have more colors to choose from.

Ill go by what you're saying. Pretty much, one thing that Did grab my attention on the 3DS is Mario Kart, but besides that, im waiting for some that have some good storylines to come out.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on October 07, 2011, 02:50:12 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on October 07, 2011, 02:21:39 PM
Look at who's publishing that. Apparently, the publisher is known for insane delays.
Oh so delays mean it will obviously never happen.

I'm willing to bet we get it next year, regardless.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on October 07, 2011, 06:51:07 PM
(http://www.gonintendo.com/content/uploads/images/2011_10/boom.jpg)
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Doodle on October 07, 2011, 07:10:49 PM
I can't wait for when Mario games actually look like that.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on October 07, 2011, 07:35:46 PM
Quote from: Doodle on October 07, 2011, 07:10:49 PM
I can't wait for when Mario games actually look like that.

Maybe next year?

I can't wait to for E3 2012; imagine what kind of line-up they'll display. Mario, Zelda, Metroid, Donkey Kong, Pokemon, Animal Crossing, WHO KNOWS, and it will finally be PS3 quality, if not even better! As long as they show off a single notable 1st party title that isn't Mii, it will be an awesome show.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on October 07, 2011, 07:51:37 PM
Quote from: Neerb on October 07, 2011, 07:35:46 PM
Maybe next year?

I can't wait to for E3 2012; imagine what kind of line-up they'll display. Mario, Zelda, Metroid, Donkey Kong, Pokemon, Animal Crossing, WHO KNOWS, and it will finally be PS3 quality, if not even better! As long as they show off a single notable 1st party title that isn't Mii, it will be an awesome show.
Since when is this a thread about your dreams?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on October 07, 2011, 08:08:50 PM
Quote from: Neerb on October 07, 2011, 07:35:46 PM
Maybe next year?

I can't wait to for E3 2012; imagine what kind of line-up they'll display. Mario, Zelda, Metroid, Donkey Kong, Pokemon, Animal Crossing, WHO KNOWS, and it will finally be PS3 quality, if not even better! As long as they show off a single notable 1st party title that isn't Mii, it will be an awesome show.
Leave those ugly super graphics away from my Pokemon. Nintendo is awesome as it is now.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on October 07, 2011, 08:11:26 PM
Quote from: PrinnyOnLowBudgetChris on October 07, 2011, 08:08:50 PM
Leave those ugly super graphics away from my Pokemon. Nintendo is awesome as it is now.

Don't pretend you didn't love that HD Zelda video they showed last June.

Although Pokemon's a good point. I can hardly imagine them giving Pikachu realistic fur...
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on October 07, 2011, 08:20:04 PM
Quote from: Neerb on October 07, 2011, 08:11:26 PM
Don't pretend you didn't love that HD Zelda video they showed last June.
Wind Waker proves simplistic is kewl.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on October 07, 2011, 08:29:32 PM
Quote from: PrinnyOnLowBudgetChris on October 07, 2011, 08:20:04 PM
Wind Waker proves simplistic is kewl.

Like Zelda could ever stick to one art style.
And style =/= graphics. If Wind Waker style came back with the Wii U's power, it would look even better.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on October 07, 2011, 08:36:33 PM
Quote from: PrinnyOnLowBudgetChris on October 07, 2011, 02:28:19 PM
And you, young sir, want a rushed game?

(http://images.wikia.com/sonic/images/5/58/256px-Sonic_the_Hedgehog_Next-Gen_Box_Art.jpg)
(Yeah, cuz there's irony with him being rushed)

Never Forget.
Insane as in people saying it's like two years away.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Qsmash on October 09, 2011, 01:10:15 PM
That Xbox HUEG add-on isn't going to be necessary to play some games, is it?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on October 09, 2011, 02:16:48 PM
Quote from: Qsmash on October 09, 2011, 01:10:15 PM
That Xbox HUEG add-on isn't going to be necessary to play some games, is it?
What huge add-on is that? Also, seriously? An Xbox? IN MY 3DS THREAD?!
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Qsmash on October 09, 2011, 02:22:37 PM
Quote from: PrinnyOnLowBudgetChris on October 09, 2011, 02:16:48 PM
What huge add-on is that? Also, seriously? An Xbox? IN MY 3DS THREAD?!
(http://s3.amazonaws.com/kidzworld_photo/images/2011915/6f38e76d-17c6-4e70-8c9a-b7b5229da21a/gallery_Circle-PAd-add-on-586x586.jpg)
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on October 09, 2011, 02:23:38 PM
It's probably be optional for most games and necessary for Monter Hunter
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on October 09, 2011, 02:27:54 PM
Quote from: Qsmash on October 09, 2011, 02:22:37 PM
(http://s3.amazonaws.com/kidzworld_photo/images/2011915/6f38e76d-17c6-4e70-8c9a-b7b5229da21a/gallery_Circle-PAd-add-on-586x586.jpg)
Oh... But I've got no idea why you'd mention Xbox for this.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Tupin on October 09, 2011, 02:37:19 PM
The original Xbox is one of the physically largest consoles ever made...
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on October 09, 2011, 03:18:59 PM
Quote from: Tupin on October 09, 2011, 02:37:19 PM
The original Xbox controller is one of the physically largest peripherals ever made...
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Doodle on October 09, 2011, 04:47:04 PM
Quote from: Neerb on October 07, 2011, 07:35:46 PM
and it will finally be PS3 quality, if not even better!
It'll be way better. The PS3 came out years ago.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Chris8492 on October 09, 2011, 04:51:55 PM
hmm i wouldn't be surprised if the quality would be better.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on October 10, 2011, 07:46:19 AM
Quote from: Zero on October 09, 2011, 02:23:38 PM
It's probably be optional for most games and necessary for Monter Hunter
It's optional for Monster Hunter as well.

Also, the add-on isn't that big. It's thick, but not unwieldy so, and it's about as wide as the PSP or Vita. All reports say that it's very comfortable as well.

Quote from: Doodle on October 09, 2011, 04:47:04 PM
It'll be way better. The PS3 came out years ago.
If Nintendo's going for a next-gen leap, sure. However, they might pull another Wii and release a console that's only slightly above the current-gen consoles. It's best to expect PS3 graphics, maybe with with better framerates, textures, and AA to avoid being disappointed.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on October 10, 2011, 08:55:17 AM
We can hopefully expect games that could benefit with the extra added space to have revolutionary gameplay with long levels and the like that doesn't make them CoD examples. At least we can all agree that Nintendo has the most innovative ideas when it comes down to different genres.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Chris8492 on October 10, 2011, 09:37:44 AM
Quote from: PrinnyOnLowBudgetChris on October 10, 2011, 08:55:17 AM
We can hopefully expect games that could benefit with the extra added space to have revolutionary gameplay with long levels and the like that doesn't make them CoD examples. At least we can all agree that Nintendo has the most innovative ideas when it comes down to different genres.

Thats true, i wouldnt be surprised, its gonna be quite an eye opener when Nintendo's new games roll out for this. One thing, CoD is getting old and sorta the same thing over and over again, just with tiny specs added. "OMG AC130 OVERHEAD!!!!" *yawn* ehh, ill pass.

Games need originality besides little tiny addons. Thats what some of the other game systems are starting to lack a bit.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on October 10, 2011, 12:17:21 PM
Quote from: Chris93 on October 10, 2011, 09:37:44 AM
Thats true, i wouldnt be surprised, its gonna be quite an eye opener when Nintendo's new games roll out for this. One thing, CoD is getting old and sorta the same thing over and over again, just with tiny specs added. "OMG AC130 OVERHEAD!!!!" *yawn* ehh, ill pass.

Games need originality besides little tiny addons. Thats what some of the other game systems are starting to lack a bit.
Pokemon is much worse than  CoD in the area!

[spoiler]According to CoDudebros that hate Pokemon.[/spoiler]

Now get back on topic using Pokemon as a springboard! Also, do you think that 3DS will get CoD? DS did, so I think 3DS will.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on October 10, 2011, 12:22:05 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on October 10, 2011, 12:17:21 PM
Pokemon is much worse than  CoD in the area!

[spoiler]According to CoDudebros that hate Pokemon.[/spoiler]

Now get back on topic using Pokemon as a springboard! Also, do you think that 3DS will get CoD? DS did, so I think 3DS will.
I'll be honest. It'd be nice if they gave the 3DS one game.

ONE. GAME.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Doodle on October 10, 2011, 01:40:54 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on October 10, 2011, 07:46:19 AM
If Nintendo's going for a next-gen leap, sure. However, they might pull another Wii and release a console that's only slightly above the current-gen consoles. It's best to expect PS3 graphics, maybe with with better framerates, textures, and AA to avoid being disappointed.
When their appeal is supposed to be "you, the hardcore gamer," they darn well better be.

Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on October 10, 2011, 12:17:21 PM
Also, do you think that 3DS will get CoD? DS did, so I think 3DS will.
They pump out one for each console CoD game usually, so I'd imagine they would.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on October 10, 2011, 01:56:57 PM
Nintendo has survived on first-party series for all of its other genres so far; I say Nintendo needs to get on board with the shooter genre as well. And not on-rails shooters like Sin & Punishment and the strange amalgam of genres that is Star Fox, I mean modern multiplayer-worthy shooters. Kid Icarus is kinda going this route, and it certainly looks good so far, but it's so very different than the big online shooters like CoD, Gears, and TF2 that it's not competing for the same kinds of players.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Turok on October 10, 2011, 09:50:18 PM
Quote from: Neerb on October 10, 2011, 01:56:57 PM
Nintendo has survived on first-party series for all of its other genres so far; I say Nintendo needs to get on board with the shooter genre as well. And not on-rails shooters like Sin & Punishment and the strange amalgam of genres that is Star Fox, I mean modern multiplayer-worthy shooters. Kid Icarus is kinda going this route, and it certainly looks good so far, but it's so very different than the big online shooters like CoD, Gears, and TF2 that it's not competing for the same kinds of players.
Geist, but executed well this time. The body switching mechanic worked pretty well in the multiplayer imo. Just the controls sucked.

Console or handheld though?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on October 11, 2011, 06:51:27 AM
Quote from: Turok on October 10, 2011, 09:50:18 PM
Geist, but executed well this time. The body switching mechanic worked pretty well in the multiplayer imo. Just the controls sucked.

Console or handheld though?

It's Nintendo; make a Smash Bros-worthy infinite game franchise out of it and they can eventually have it on BOTH. I'm not talking about a one-time thing like, well, the first Geist, I'm talking about a Mario-Pokemon-Zelda-Kirby-level series.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on October 11, 2011, 09:48:29 AM
Tales of the Abyss 3DS has been dated for release this February 14, 2012.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on October 11, 2011, 06:11:36 PM
Quote from: Doodle on October 10, 2011, 01:40:54 PM
When their appeal is supposed to be "you, the hardcore gamer," they darn well better be.
Sadly, they can't. They would have to scrap Wii U, go with a traditional controller, wait 1-2 more years, and go loss-leading to get the 10x jump they need. It's not feasible. Even Sony and Microsoft wouldn't be able to get that 10x jump next year easily, if at all. Best case scenario is that it ends up in a Dreamcast situation power-wise compared to the other consoles.

Though, since the online will be poop, it really doesn't matter.

Quote from: Neerb on October 10, 2011, 01:56:57 PM
Nintendo has survived on first-party series for all of its other genres so far; I say Nintendo needs to get on board with the shooter genre as well. And not on-rails shooters like Sin & Punishment and the strange amalgam of genres that is Star Fox, I mean modern multiplayer-worthy shooters. Kid Icarus is kinda going this route, and it certainly looks good so far, but it's so very different than the big online shooters like CoD, Gears, and TF2 that it's not competing for the same kinds of players.
Fuck no. We have enough of those. Handhelds don't really appeal to that audience, Wii U is sure to get flooded with them by third-parties, and whatever they make will be completely overshadowed by companies that won't vagina-y out. And, again, Nintendo's online is fried poop.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Doodle on October 11, 2011, 06:19:43 PM
Supposedly they're working on different online for WiiU or something
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on October 11, 2011, 06:21:05 PM
Quote from: Doodle on October 11, 2011, 06:19:43 PM
Supposedly they're working on different online for WiiU or something
Oh boy.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on October 11, 2011, 06:44:43 PM
Quote from: Kayo on October 11, 2011, 06:21:05 PM
Oh boy.
Hey, the WiiU can now beat people at Jeopardy. I'm sure they'll surprise us.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on October 11, 2011, 06:59:35 PM
Quote from: Doodle on October 11, 2011, 06:19:43 PM
Supposedly they're working on different online for WiiU or something
It won't be any better. It'll still use GameSpy, and you'll still need a friend code for Nintendo games. The only difference is that you'll have a bunch of online accounts; one for each publisher.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on October 11, 2011, 07:06:42 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on October 11, 2011, 06:59:35 PM
It won't be any better. It'll still use GameSpy, and you'll still need a friend code for Nintendo games. The only difference is that you'll have a bunch of online accounts; one for each publisher.

noooooo
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on October 11, 2011, 08:10:24 PM
Quote from: Custom on October 11, 2011, 07:06:42 PM
noooooo


[spoiler]And you'llhave to pay.[/spoiler]
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on October 11, 2011, 08:28:06 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on October 11, 2011, 08:10:24 PM

[spoiler]And you'llhave to pay.[/spoiler]

i'll never pay for friend codes
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on October 11, 2011, 09:48:19 PM
where are the metroidvania games?!?!?!?!
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on October 11, 2011, 10:05:04 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on October 11, 2011, 06:59:35 PM
It won't be any better. It'll still use GameSpy, and you'll still need a friend code for Nintendo games. The only difference is that you'll have a bunch of online accounts; one for each publisher.

You're telling me that they STILL haven't learned why they aren't absolutely CRUSHING Microsoft and Sony right now?

God dangit Nintendo.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on October 11, 2011, 10:09:16 PM
Quote from: Zero on October 11, 2011, 10:05:04 PM
You're telling me that they STILL haven't learned why they aren't absolutely CRUSHING Microsoft and Sony right now?

God dangit Nintendo.

son
why aren't you on msn
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on October 11, 2011, 10:12:01 PM
Quote from: Custom on October 11, 2011, 10:09:16 PM
son
why aren't you on msn

Desktop still afflicted with BSoD. On laptop.

haven't downloaded it uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh yeah i'll get on that
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Super on October 12, 2011, 04:01:18 AM
I want me a sidescrolling Metroid game on-par with Super Metroid. C'mon Nintendo, don't be faggots.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on October 12, 2011, 08:21:03 AM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on October 11, 2011, 06:59:35 PM
It won't be any better. It'll still use GameSpy, and you'll still need a friend code for Nintendo games. The only difference is that you'll have a bunch of online accounts; one for each publisher.

nintendo confirmed that they aren't using any friends codes for the wii u kid
what are you talking about
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on October 12, 2011, 10:47:58 AM
Quote from: Custom on October 12, 2011, 08:21:03 AM
nintendo confirmed that they aren't using any friends codes for the wii u kid
what are you talking about
No, Ubisoft confirmed it. It might mean that they've learned their lesson, or it might mean that each publisher uses their own service. Based on 3DS and some comments from Reggie, the latter seems more likely, which is why I specifically said "for Nintendo games." I highly doubt that things will change. It'll probably just be a minor evolution of the 3DS.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on October 12, 2011, 11:00:11 AM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on October 12, 2011, 10:47:58 AM
No, Ubisoft confirmed it. It might mean that they've learned their lesson, or it might mean that each publisher uses their own service. Based on 3DS and some comments from Reggie, the latter seems more likely, which is why I specifically said "for Nintendo games." I highly doubt that things will change. It'll probably just be a minor evolution of the 3DS.

:(
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on October 12, 2011, 11:08:01 AM
Quote from: Custom on October 12, 2011, 11:00:11 AM
:(
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on October 12, 2011, 11:08:24 AM
Quote from: Custom on October 12, 2011, 11:00:11 AM
:(
There's still hope, but honestly I think that they would have killed FCs with 3DS if they were done with them. Instead, they killed messaging. :/
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on October 12, 2011, 01:15:03 PM
The whole point of FCs is to pseudo-child-lock the friending system on a console. Maybe there are FCs on 3DS but none on Wii U because they expect 3DS to be more kid-friendly and Wii U to be more hardcore?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on October 12, 2011, 01:16:56 PM
Nothing about the Wii U seems "hardcore".

Except for the fact that you can now play console games on your toilet. Oh poop there you go kids, one reason to buy it.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on October 12, 2011, 01:23:44 PM
Quote from: Zero on October 12, 2011, 01:16:56 PM
Nothing about the Wii U seems "hardcore".

YET; it's all in the software, and with actual 3rd party support and HD graphics, maybe it will be.

There's nothing "hardcore" about a console itself; the fact that the PS3 was gigantic and black with the Spider-man font didn't make it any more "hardcore" than the Gamecube.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on October 12, 2011, 01:50:13 PM
Something you're overlooking is that Microsoft announced they're definitely working on a successor to the 360, Sony is probably doing the same for the PS3.

By the time those consoles are released the Wii U will be in the exact same position the Wii was and still is in this generation. Behind in terms of power.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on October 12, 2011, 01:58:44 PM
Quote from: Zero on October 12, 2011, 01:50:13 PM
Something you're overlooking is that Microsoft announced they're definitely working on a successor to the 360, Sony is probably doing the same for the PS3.

By the time those consoles are released the Wii U will be in the exact same position the Wii was and still is in this generation. Behind in terms of power.
Your faith amazes me...
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on October 12, 2011, 02:22:42 PM
Ultimately it's a technological hole Nintendo will have to learn with, or take an extra two years and release with the others at similar power some generation and go a long time underpowered.

It's not surprising at all Microsoft is working on "Xbox 3" or whatever. Everyone begins working on the next console the instant one gets released. They're always tinkering and trying things in development on what they could do next. It's just a matter on what they decide on tech wise and when to release it. Is there a "PS4" in the works? Duh.

As far as "hardcore" goes, graphics wise it's better yes, and HD. However, it's missing some major things that we need to know about? Is there going to be a big HDD? If not, then there will barely be any DLC, add-ons, download games, and so forth, which is a good chunk of console games these days. What is the online plan going to be? We have no idea, but knowing Nintendo's track record, probably not good.

We'll probably have to wait til next year's E3 to figure out this "hardcore" status of the WiiU
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on October 12, 2011, 03:10:16 PM
Quote from: PrinnyOnLowBudgetChris on October 12, 2011, 01:58:44 PM
Your faith amazes me...

I speak the unfortunate truth
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on October 12, 2011, 03:12:22 PM
Quote from: Zero on October 12, 2011, 01:16:56 PM
Nothing about the Wii U seems "hardcore".

Except for the fact that you can now play console games on your toilet. Oh poop there you go kids, one reason to buy it.
Due to wireless controllers this has always been possible.

But Nintendo has always seemed to prefer a more family-friendly approach in the past.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on October 12, 2011, 03:18:41 PM
Quote from: Kayo on October 12, 2011, 03:12:22 PM
Due to wireless controllers this has always been possible.

But Nintendo has always seemed to prefer a more family-friendly approach in the past.

Even with wired controllers you could do it, but you get what I meant.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on October 12, 2011, 03:29:52 PM
Quote from: Zero on October 12, 2011, 03:18:41 PM
Even with wired controllers you could do it, but you get what I meant.
You can play games without looking at a TV now!
[spoiler](http://www.dimensionsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Gameboy-Size.jpg)[/spoiler]

I see what you're saying, though.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on October 12, 2011, 04:04:20 PM
In other news besides bashing Nintendo in this innocent thread, we've got ourselves a rhythm gem from Sega. Rhythm Thief & The Emperor's Treasure.

Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on October 12, 2011, 05:31:00 PM
Quote from: Zero on October 12, 2011, 01:50:13 PMBy the time those consoles are released the Wii U will be in the exact same position the Wii was and still is in this generation. Behind in terms of power.
That's highly unlikely. The gap between the Wii and the PS3/360 is astronomical both in terms of power and technology. Unless Sony and Microsoft wait until 2014 and release super consoles that cost them billions, We won't see a repeat of this gen. We're talking about them being 2-4x as powerful as Wii U (based on what's known about Wii U, Nintendo would have to actually try to make the Wii U as weak as possible for it to be noticeably less than twice as powerful as PS3/360) while using similar technology, compared to the 10x difference this gen combined with Wii having tech that was six years behind. This gen, it was a vastly different playing field. Next gen, it'll be more like a low- to mid-range PC vs. a high-end PC.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on October 12, 2011, 05:56:19 PM
It depends on HOW MUCH more power we can get. We've come a long way from 8-bit, remember. There's eventually going to be a limit.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on October 12, 2011, 08:42:15 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on October 12, 2011, 05:31:00 PM
That's highly unlikely. The gap between the Wii and the PS3/360 is astronomical both in terms of power and technology. Unless Sony and Microsoft wait until 2014 and release super consoles that cost them billions, We won't see a repeat of this gen. We're talking about them being 2-4x as powerful as Wii U (based on what's known about Wii U, Nintendo would have to actually try to make the Wii U as weak as possible for it to be noticeably less than twice as powerful as PS3/360) while using similar technology, compared to the 10x difference this gen combined with Wii having tech that was six years behind. This gen, it was a vastly different playing field. Next gen, it'll be more like a low- to mid-range PC vs. a high-end PC.

Have you been paying attention? Everything indicates a 2014-2015 launch, and you're fooling yourself if you really think that the gap won't be almost if not just as immense.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on October 13, 2011, 03:32:19 AM
Quote from: Zero on October 12, 2011, 08:42:15 PM
Have you been paying attention? Everything indicates a 2014-2015 launch, and you're fooling yourself if you really think that the gap won't be almost if not just as immense.
Everything? Rumors of a 2012 or 2013 XBox 720 launch are everywhere, and do you really think they'll give this gen's market leader 2-3 years of breathing room? They'd have to be positive that it'll flop. We'll definitely see the new consoles at E3 next year. That "10 year plan" only means that they'll keep selling the console for 10 years, not that they'll wait 10 years to release a new console.

What you don't understand is that the gap can't be as big. We have to look to PC tech to see where console can go. This gen, PS3 and 360 used high-end GPUs to make a leap bigger than any we have ever seen in terms of power. Next gen, they can't do that due to high-end GPUs being too hot, power hungry, and expensive. The current top GPU offers 10x the power of the current consoles, but the graphics card alone actually uses more power than the PS3 and 360 did at launch! Unless something revolutionary suddenly appears, it'll take until 2014 at least just to get that amount of power into a console.

In addition, if this gap is going to be the same as others, that would imply 8GB of RAM in the next consoles. Console RAM is very expensive, however, and games using the power we have now wouldn't even need that much in a closed box. 4GB seems a lot more reasonable unless GDDR5 RAM prices suddenly plummet (assuming they both go with that instead of something even more expensive). Maybe even 6GB, but more than that is highly unlikely.  You probably disagree, but it's true. A large reason why we needed big jumps in RAM in the past was that the resolution increased each generation. Next gen, we're staying at 1080p. In fact, we're probably still going to see only 720p for most games due to devs wanting to throw pretty effects everywhere. So, in 99% of games, a lot of that 8GB would either be unused or filled by memory leaks.

And finally, my point about technology. Simply put, lack of power wasn't the Wii's biggest issue with getting games. Its GPU tech was outdated and lacked certain features (most notably, programmable shaders) required to run current-gen engines, so games had to be rebuilt from the ground up. This gen, while Wii U will likely be missing a few features, tech just hasn't advanced as much as it did from last-gen. DX11 engines can still be ported down to DX10 rather easily. So Wii U should be able to handle toned-down versions of next-gen engines; something Wii could not claim.

So, where does this leave us? A console 2x as powerful as PS3/360 in 2012 vs. a console 10x as powerful as them in 2014. That's a 5x difference. Half of what we saw this gen, and we don't have the problem if Wii U requiring new engines built from the ground up. And this is the worst case scenario. Wii U will miss out on some games, especially later in the generation, but it'll be nothing like Wii.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on October 13, 2011, 06:09:47 AM
hero of darkness is like this guy with a ton of information that nobody else has and nobody has announced anything on but he talks about it anyway
who are you guy
bill gates
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on October 13, 2011, 07:15:21 AM
Quote from: Custom on October 13, 2011, 06:09:47 AM
hero of darkness is like this guy with a ton of information that nobody else has and nobody has announced anything on but he talks about it anyway
who are you guy
bill gates

Nobody else has information on current technology?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on October 13, 2011, 08:26:59 AM
Quote from: PrinnyOnLowBudgetChris on October 12, 2011, 04:04:20 PM
In other news besides bashing Nintendo in this innocent thread, we've got ourselves a rhythm gem from Sega. Rhythm Thief & The Emperor's Treasure.


How about you guys shut the hell up and talk about what the topic demands?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on October 13, 2011, 08:59:55 AM
No, what I don't understand Hero, is why you ignore what I've been saying almost as if you have this urge to create an argument. My apologies for not providing a source to "everything", here you go:

http://kotaku.com/208191/xbox-3-already-being-planned (http://kotaku.com/208191/xbox-3-already-being-planned)

http://kotaku.com/5794000/microsoft-and-sony-targeting-2014-for-new-consoles-leaving-nintendo-in-the-clear (http://kotaku.com/5794000/microsoft-and-sony-targeting-2014-for-new-consoles-leaving-nintendo-in-the-clear)

http://articles.cnn.com/2011-04-21/tech/new.playstation.xbox_1_3ds-kinect-wii?_s=PM:TECH (http://articles.cnn.com/2011-04-21/tech/new.playstation.xbox_1_3ds-kinect-wii?_s=PM:TECH)

and there are many more sources. If you pay attention to Twitter, the companies all confirmed this as the estimated year. Not 2012, not 2013. 2014. The Wii U isn't going to have much more power than a PS3 and its online is still probably going to be poop, so of course Sony and Microsoft don't feel as though waiting to launch is a bad move. (Not to mention, they consider PSMove and Kinect as "upgrades" to the consoles, to give them more shelf life)

Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on October 13, 2011, 03:32:19 AM
Unless something revolutionary suddenly appears, it'll take until 2014 at least just to get that amount of power into a console.

My entire point is that 2014 is the golden date. Yes, the gap will be immense. Maybe not as immense, but it'll be obvious that the Wii U is inferior.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on October 13, 2011, 09:18:06 AM
Quote from: Neerb on October 13, 2011, 07:15:21 AM
Nobody else has information on current technology?

he just seems like he pulls a ton of information out of nowhere that's not at all definite or confirmed by anything

stop being dumb neerb GOD
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on October 13, 2011, 11:04:00 AM
Quote from: Zero on October 13, 2011, 08:59:55 AM
No, what I don't understand Hero, is why you ignore what I've been saying almost as if you have this urge to create an argument. My apologies for not providing a source to "everything", here you go:

http://kotaku.com/208191/xbox-3-already-being-planned (http://kotaku.com/208191/xbox-3-already-being-planned)

http://kotaku.com/5794000/microsoft-and-sony-targeting-2014-for-new-consoles-leaving-nintendo-in-the-clear (http://kotaku.com/5794000/microsoft-and-sony-targeting-2014-for-new-consoles-leaving-nintendo-in-the-clear)

http://articles.cnn.com/2011-04-21/tech/new.playstation.xbox_1_3ds-kinect-wii?_s=PM:TECH (http://articles.cnn.com/2011-04-21/tech/new.playstation.xbox_1_3ds-kinect-wii?_s=PM:TECH)

and there are many more sources. If you pay attention to Twitter, the companies all confirmed this as the estimated year. Not 2012, not 2013. 2014. The Wii U isn't going to have much more power than a PS3 and its online is still probably going to be poop, so of course Sony and Microsoft don't feel as though waiting to launch is a bad move. (Not to mention, they consider PSMove and Kinect as "upgrades" to the consoles, to give them more shelf life)

My entire point is that 2014 is the golden date. Yes, the gap will be immense. Maybe not as immense, but it'll be obvious that the Wii U is inferior.

You'll also notice that none of those article are recent.

But we'll see how E3 2012 goes.

[spoiler]And Move didn't do poop for PS3. No way they're depending on that.[/spoiler]
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Doodle on October 13, 2011, 11:59:54 AM
Quote from: Kayo on October 12, 2011, 05:56:19 PM
It depends on HOW MUCH more power we can get. We've come a long way from 8-bit, remember. There's eventually going to be a limit.
Are you just talking out of your ass
It seems like this post was made with the intent of contributing anything you possibly could to the conversation

There is no limit, because we're always going to be pushing current tech to the brink, so we'll always need more processing power, etc.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on October 13, 2011, 12:39:25 PM
Quote from: Doodle on October 13, 2011, 11:59:54 AM
Are you just talking out of your ass
It seems like this post was made with the intent of contributing anything you possibly could to the conversation

There is no limit, because we're always going to be pushing current tech to the brink, so we'll always need more processing power, etc.
But where are we at this point? We just got 3D in our handhelds. What else is even possible?

There's going to be a limit, eventually, especially with handhelds. There isn't an infinite amount of things you can add to something while keeping it small enough to fit in your pocket. Sure, there are tons of possibilities. It's just finite.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on October 13, 2011, 02:13:58 PM
Quote from: Kayo on October 13, 2011, 12:39:25 PM
But where are we at this point? We just got 3D in our handhelds. What else is even possible?

There's going to be a limit, eventually, especially with handhelds. There isn't an infinite amount of things you can add to something while keeping it small enough to fit in your pocket. Sure, there are tons of possibilities. It's just finite.
We're still pretty far from that, since transistors keep shrinking. That said, we're already seeing the companies in charge of making chips run into issues with moving to smaller nodes. TSMC, the main company making AMD's and Nvidia's GPUs (as well as many mobile chips), can't seem to get anything out on time. We are going to need to move away from silicon soon so we can finally make the jump to nanoelectronics.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on October 13, 2011, 08:01:10 PM
Like I said, there were more sources. Kotaku had an article recently about the 2014 date, but the ones I linked were what I could get in five seconds via google search. The most recent one I linked was April 2011, which isn't in OMG THE ABYSMAL PAST, so yeah.

And wait, hasn't PSMove been pretty popular?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on October 13, 2011, 08:09:48 PM
Quote from: Zero on October 13, 2011, 08:01:10 PM
Like I said, there were more sources. Kotaku had an article recently about the 2014 date, but the ones I linked were what I could get in five seconds via google search. The most recent one I linked was April 2011, which isn't in OMG THE ABYSMAL PAST, so yeah.

And wait, hasn't PSMove been pretty popular?

It's not exactly gained Kinect-level interest; Sony wouldn't be able to survive off of motion shovelware like Microsoft expects to.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on October 13, 2011, 08:11:19 PM
Quote from: Zero on October 13, 2011, 08:01:10 PM
Like I said, there were more sources. Kotaku had an article recently about the 2014 date, but the ones I linked were what I could get in five seconds via google search. The most recent one I linked was April 2011, which isn't in OMG THE ABYSMAL PAST, so yeah.

And wait, hasn't PSMove been pretty popular?
Well... Yes and no.

http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/15/sony-ships-50-million-playstation-3s-eight-million-move-control/

Six months later...

http://www.vg247.com/2011/10/13/playstation-move-ships-8-3-million-units/comment-page-1/

And keep in mind that these are shipped numbers, not sold.

And as I said, we'll see at E3 2012. Plans can change. Sony and MS can't possibly just assume both that Wii U will flop and that the other company will feel the same way. This is an extremely competitive business.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on October 13, 2011, 08:11:37 PM
I see. Guess that explains why I only know like one person that bought that poop.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on October 17, 2011, 08:58:37 PM
http://www.wiinintendo.net/2011/10/10/official-3ds-ambassador-games-competition/

The intercourse  is this intercourse ing bullpoop? They're glorifying the "ambassadors" again?!

At least it's not Nintendo themself this time.

not a big deal, but I didn't exactly wanted to be reminded of this again.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on October 17, 2011, 09:52:21 PM
i still don't get why you're so butthurt over that
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on October 17, 2011, 10:02:15 PM
Quote from: Zero on October 17, 2011, 09:52:21 PM
i still don't get why you're so butthurt over that
*Flashes Ambassador Certificate*

Kayo's obviously jealous he didn't get to be one. It's the only reasonable reason I can come up with...

Also, what the hell is wrong with that poll? Star Fox isn't a character!
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on October 17, 2011, 10:21:06 PM
Quote from: PrinnyOnLowBudgetChris on October 17, 2011, 10:02:15 PM
*Flashes Ambassador Certificate*
This exactly. Stuck-up ninnyes.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on October 17, 2011, 10:31:13 PM
Quote from: Kayo on October 17, 2011, 10:21:06 PM
This exactly. Stuck-up ninnyes.

I'M AN AMBASSADOR KAYO

WHY U MAD
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on October 17, 2011, 10:48:52 PM
Quote from: Zero on October 17, 2011, 10:31:13 PM
I'M AN AMBASSADOR KAYO

WHY U MAD
you spoiled little brat you
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on October 17, 2011, 11:34:10 PM
Quote from: Kayo on October 17, 2011, 10:48:52 PM
you spoiled little brat you

ninny i worked for my 3DS
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on October 18, 2011, 04:43:40 AM
Quote from: PrinnyOnLowBudgetChris on October 17, 2011, 10:02:15 PM
Also, what the hell is wrong with that poll? Star Fox isn't a character!
WTF? Of course Star Fox is a character! And where are Metroid and Kid Icarus!?!
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on October 19, 2011, 08:20:54 AM
Nintendo is holding a surprise conference this next Friday dubbed "Nintendo 3DS New Information: Internet Presentation" which will be about the November update, and something else they couldn't show during TGS.

SPECULATION, START!
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on October 19, 2011, 08:50:40 AM
Quote from: PrinnyOnLowBudgetChris on October 19, 2011, 08:20:54 AM
Nintendo is holding a surprise conference this next Friday dubbed "Nintendo 3DS New Information: Internet Presentation" which will be about the November update, and something else they couldn't show during TGS.

SPECULATION, START!

"this next Friday?"

Do you mean the 28th or the 29th?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on October 19, 2011, 09:04:04 AM
Quote from: Neerb on October 19, 2011, 08:50:40 AM
"this next Friday?"

Do you mean the 28th or the 29th?
21st. This week's Friday.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on October 21, 2011, 11:23:26 AM
Instead of watching something in Japanese, our good friend with body ready is here to give us what's going on.

Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Chris8492 on October 21, 2011, 11:55:11 AM
Whats this whole Ambassador's thing with the 3DS?? sorry im just off key a bit when it comes to being updated.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on October 21, 2011, 12:12:22 PM
Quote from: Chris93 on October 21, 2011, 11:55:11 AM
Whats this whole Ambassador's thing with the 3DS?? sorry im just off key a bit when it comes to being updated.

Basically if you bought a 3DS before a specific date you get some free stuff over the 3DS Nintendo shop. Free stuff=NES games and some GBA games later. They did this because of the price drop.

That's all it is. It isn't anything special.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on October 21, 2011, 12:53:48 PM
Quote from: Zero on October 21, 2011, 12:12:22 PM
Basically if you bought a 3DS before a specific date you get some free stuff over the 3DS Nintendo shop. Free stuff=NES games and some GBA games later. They did this because of the price drop.

That's all it is. It isn't anything special.
Except for the fact you forgot to add that said games, which are 10 NES and GBA games each, are not available to the general public yet.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on October 21, 2011, 01:35:30 PM
Quote from: PrinnyOnLowBudgetChris on October 21, 2011, 12:53:48 PM
Except for the fact you forgot to add that said games, which are 10 NES and GBA games each, are not available to the general public yet.

If you don't meet the criteria I mentioned then you don't get free stuff. I imply it man.

Quote from: Zero on October 21, 2011, 12:12:22 PM
Basically if you bought a 3DS before a specific date you get some free stuff over the 3DS Nintendo shop.

Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Chris8492 on October 21, 2011, 06:24:39 PM
Huh, well im obviously out of that chance.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on October 21, 2011, 06:49:19 PM
Quote from: Chris93 on October 21, 2011, 06:24:39 PM
Huh, well im obviously out of that chance.
What's wrong with you?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Doodle on October 21, 2011, 07:01:45 PM
Quote from: PrinnyOnLowBudgetChris on October 21, 2011, 06:49:19 PM
What's wrong with you?
But the better deal is to have waited. The 3DS was not worth buying for $250. :U
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on October 21, 2011, 07:07:39 PM
Quote from: Doodle on October 21, 2011, 07:01:45 PM
But the better deal is to have waited. The 3DS was not worth buying for $250. :U
What's wrong with you?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Chris8492 on October 21, 2011, 07:18:51 PM
My main idea is to wait, like doodle explained,
1 i dont have the urgency to buy the game system or the games when they first come out
2 they will cost less.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on October 21, 2011, 07:26:20 PM
Pfft, I never did actually ask that seriously. It's just that the video contains something that's turning into a meme.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on October 21, 2011, 07:52:17 PM
Quote from: Chris93 on October 21, 2011, 07:18:51 PM
My main idea is to wait, like doodle explained,
1 i dont have the urgency to buy the game system or the games when they first come out
2 they will cost less.

Well now is a pretty good time to get one.

Super Mario 3D Land comes out in a few weeks.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Doodle on October 21, 2011, 08:20:05 PM
Quote from: PrinnyOnLowBudgetChris on October 21, 2011, 07:26:20 PM
Pfft, I never did actually ask that seriously. It's just that the video contains something that's turning into a meme.
oh ( ゚ ヮ゚)

Also
CHRISTMAS HERE I COME
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on October 21, 2011, 08:58:33 PM
Quote from: PrinnyOnLowBudgetChris on October 21, 2011, 06:49:19 PM
What's wrong with you?
Are you intercourse ing retarded

WHATS WRONG WITH YOU YOU CANT SAY YOU LIKE NINTENDO IF YOU WONT SPEND $250 FOR A SYSTEM WITH ONLY ONE GAME FOR IT WHICH IS A REMAKE ANYWAY
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on October 21, 2011, 09:07:17 PM
yet another joke going over kayo's head
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on October 21, 2011, 09:53:46 PM
Quote from: Zero on October 21, 2011, 09:07:17 PM
yet another joke going over kayo's head
You do realize this is Chris we're talking about, right? He doesn't even know what he was saying.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on October 21, 2011, 10:19:33 PM
Quote from: Kayo on October 21, 2011, 09:53:46 PM
You do realize this is Chris we're talking about, right? He doesn't even know what he was saying.
I do, you don't.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on October 21, 2011, 10:21:50 PM
Quote from: Kayo on October 21, 2011, 09:53:46 PM
You do realize this is Chris we're talking about, right? He doesn't even know what he was saying.

:|

Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Super on October 21, 2011, 11:02:20 PM
Kayo has reached the point in his intellectual career where what he says goes over his head.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on October 22, 2011, 08:25:11 AM
Quote from: Kayo on October 21, 2011, 08:58:33 PM
Are you intercourse ing retarded

WHATS WRONG WITH YOU YOU CANT SAY YOU LIKE NINTENDO IF YOU WONT SPEND $250 FOR A SYSTEM WITH ONLY ONE GAME FOR IT WHICH IS A REMAKE ANYWAY

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Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on October 22, 2011, 04:31:24 PM
Quote from: PrinnyOnLowBudgetChris on October 21, 2011, 10:19:33 PM
I do, you don't.
english motherintercourse er
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Chris8492 on October 25, 2011, 06:57:33 AM
Where's da love mon?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on October 27, 2011, 04:28:34 PM
Amazon's not selling the 3DS (directly) anymore! D:

EDIT: Actually, stuff's happening with Wii and DS as well. Nintendo going third-party confirmed? :p

EDIT2: Actually, they're still selling the Wii, but it's only the crappy new model without BC.

EDIT3: And the only DSi XL they're selling is the new pink one. And the only DSi they have is the blue one.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Super on October 27, 2011, 04:33:51 PM
Amazon just hates gamers.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on October 27, 2011, 04:44:38 PM
Quote from: Super on October 27, 2011, 04:33:51 PM
Amazon just hates gamers.

Then why did they make the Kindle Fire?

I hope this doesn't really men anything. Considering their financial report for April-September and the fact that exchange rates cost them more than half a billion dollars, it would not be unreasonable for them to pull out of the US right now...

But Amazon probably just ran out of stock... or something...

EDIT: They still have the white DSi and some bundles...
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on October 27, 2011, 07:31:17 PM
Iwata just announced that Nintendo's going to allow eShop purchases via PC and smartphone next year.

At first it'll only let you browse and them use QR codes to go to the page on eShop, but later it'll let you make purchases. That seems to imply an account system, but knowing Nintendo it'll be some type of system code.

[spoiler]They plan to show the final version of Wii U at E3. Based on that, Wii U definitely won't hit before July. I'm still hoping for September, but my money's on late November. They really want to avoid the 3DS mistakes.[/spoiler]
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on October 27, 2011, 09:52:15 PM
Don't forget the best part! The pic on IGN claimed the eShop will offer Demos and Add-ons as well! Nintendo is finally reaching modern gaming online... well, except the friend codes, but at least that's only one per console...
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on October 28, 2011, 03:06:15 AM
Well, yeah, but we've known that for months.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Mona on November 08, 2011, 09:33:49 PM
(http://s3.amazonaws.com/data.tumblr.com/tumblr_lucz8uVTei1qentu6o1_1280.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAJ6IHWSU3BX3X7X3Q&Expires=1320898994&Signature=G2nVcS877BwFTogRslIA4Ay3Rio%3D)

It's so beautiful. //(*0*)\\
Just take my darn rupees!

Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on November 08, 2011, 09:41:32 PM
*grabs bat*

*goes to beat Reggie with it*
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on November 08, 2011, 09:46:07 PM
You know this would have been a genius bundle idea had they done this when the game came out.

Did the Wii print so much money that they fired everyone in the marketing department?

Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on November 08, 2011, 10:38:25 PM
Well, to be fair, Europe is less liked by Japan when it comes down to game releases.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on November 08, 2011, 10:57:52 PM
Quote from: PrinnyOnLowBudgetChris on November 08, 2011, 10:38:25 PM
Well, to be fair, Europe is less liked by Japan when it comes down to game releases.

doesn't change the fact that had they done this in all regions when OoT came out it would have been genius
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: JrDude on November 09, 2011, 09:08:23 AM
Quote from: Bloody Mona on November 08, 2011, 09:33:49 PM
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It's so beautiful. //(*0*)\\
Just take my darn rupees!
How much is that and where can I get it?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on November 09, 2011, 10:48:36 AM
Europe only
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Doodle on November 09, 2011, 01:15:36 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Zero on November 09, 2011, 10:48:36 AM
Europe only
What the intercourse  is with Nintendo and Europe lately
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: JrDude on November 09, 2011, 01:33:18 PM
Europe caught Nintendo doing naughty things and is getting special treatment to get them to shuddap
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Super on November 09, 2011, 06:04:02 PM
Europe is getting special treatment?!?!? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I AM AMERICAN I DESERVE SPECIAL TREATMENT
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on November 09, 2011, 06:45:28 PM
Quote from: Super on November 09, 2011, 06:04:02 PM
Europe is getting special treatment?!?!? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I AM AMERICAN I DESERVE SPECIAL TREATMENT

you know that canada is part of the north american continent yes
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on November 09, 2011, 07:57:59 PM
If that was announced months ago, I'd be super excited.

As is, however, I already have a 3DS and won't buy another... no matter how freaking awesome it looks.  :(
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on November 09, 2011, 07:59:20 PM
Besides, it's an European 3DS. They have a bad record of skipping lots of games that reach our shores. The region lock would be pretty nasty.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on November 09, 2011, 08:19:32 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Zero on November 09, 2011, 10:48:36 AM
Europe only
I was all excited

Now my dreams are crushed

Why, Nintendo
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on November 09, 2011, 09:17:49 PM
When are the freaking GBA games being announced/released?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on November 09, 2011, 09:21:38 PM
Quote from: The Penguin on November 09, 2011, 09:17:49 PM
When are the freaking GBA games being announced/released?
Well, if you didn't understand the "they're coming at the end of the year" part...

They're coming at the end of the year.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on November 09, 2011, 09:28:11 PM
Quote from: PrinnyOnLowBudgetChris on November 09, 2011, 09:21:38 PM
Well, if you didn't understand the "they're coming at the end of the year" part...

They're coming at the end of the year.

laem

I can't afford Super Mario 3D Land, I need free stuff to sustain my 3DS.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Super on November 09, 2011, 10:35:45 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Zero on November 09, 2011, 06:45:28 PM
you know that canada is part of the north american continent yes
So is the USA. What's your point?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on November 10, 2011, 09:09:51 AM
Quote from: Super on November 09, 2011, 10:35:45 PM
So is the USA. What's your point?

My point is obvious

asshat mode disengaged
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Super on November 12, 2011, 07:13:47 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Zero on November 10, 2011, 09:09:51 AM
My point is obvious

asshat mode disengaged
:(
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Custom on November 12, 2011, 01:18:08 PM
If the Zelda 3DS comes here I'll be very upset. I'll regret everything.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on November 12, 2011, 03:03:25 PM
Quote from: Custom on November 12, 2011, 01:18:08 PM
If the Zelda 3DS comes here I'll be very upset. I'll regret everything.

I have some bad news...

(http://c779737.r37.cf2.rackcdn.com/img1.jpg)
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on November 12, 2011, 04:15:21 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on November 12, 2011, 03:03:25 PM
I have some bad news...

(http://c779737.r37.cf2.rackcdn.com/img1.jpg)
Ironically, Kayo's surely going to be happy.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on November 12, 2011, 07:04:23 PM
Quote from: PrinnyOnLowBudgetChris on November 12, 2011, 04:15:21 PM
Ironically, Kayo's surely going to be happy.
Don't you know it. I just hope it's not a Gamestop exclusive. I highly doubt it will be, though.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on November 12, 2011, 07:47:19 PM
Quote from: Kayghost on November 12, 2011, 07:04:23 PM
Don't you know it. I just hope it's not a Gamestop exclusive. I highly doubt it will be, though.

Best Buy seems to have it, but I can't confirm. It's too blurry.

(http://i.minus.com/ibcx8LAWct2buO.png)
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on November 12, 2011, 09:53:37 PM
Best Buy doesn't seem to have the exclusive 3DS designs despite the fact they come bundled with those games, unless they're implying they game the real designs.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on November 13, 2011, 05:27:09 AM
Quote from: PrinnyOnLowBudgetChris on November 12, 2011, 09:53:37 PM
Best Buy doesn't seem to have the exclusive 3DS designs despite the fact they come bundled with those games, unless they're implying they game the real designs.

Only the Zelda one is a special design. Also, it's Best Buy. It might just be mislabeled. I don't see why Nintendo would give GameStop exclusivity, especially since Nintendo can't just use the same ones used in Europe. The picture is too blurry to really tell, so we'll have to wait for confirmation.

Looking really closely, however, I think that I can see the gold lines.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on November 13, 2011, 08:50:47 AM
Oh wait, I can make out the golden lines too.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on November 13, 2011, 12:28:44 PM
So, how about that Mario 3D Land? Incredibly slow and stupidly easy right? I'm entering World 7 with 120 lives and all star coins. It's called NINTENDO Hard for a reason guys, step up the challenge some please!
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on November 13, 2011, 12:36:48 PM
I feel a bit hurt you went ahead and mentioned the number of worlds you are, but I won't make a scene.

And judging you're that far already, I can only say you're enjoying the game. Good enough for a buy for me!
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on November 13, 2011, 12:45:43 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on November 13, 2011, 05:27:09 AM
Only the Zelda one is a special design. Also, it's Best Buy. It might just be mislabeled. I don't see why Nintendo would give GameStop exclusivity, especially since Nintendo can't just use the same ones used in Europe. The picture is too blurry to really tell, so we'll have to wait for confirmation.

Looking really closely, however, I think that I can see the gold lines.
I definitely see the gold trim, especially in the top left corner of the system.

I want this so bad.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on November 13, 2011, 12:57:18 PM
Quote from: PrinnyOnLowBudgetChris on November 13, 2011, 12:36:48 PM
I feel a bit hurt you went ahead and mentioned the number of worlds you are, but I won't make a scene.

And judging you're that far already, I can only say you're enjoying the game. Good enough for a buy for me!

Hurt? Anyway, yeah, it's enjoyable sure, but  just way too easy.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on November 13, 2011, 01:13:40 PM
Let's not talk about that game in this because some people (like me) are unable to get it and spoilers suck.  Because if it was all discussed in its own thread it would be able to avoid.

But anyway, I'm a bit confused as to why they made a nice design for the OoT bundle but not for the Mario one. :/
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on November 13, 2011, 02:18:23 PM
Quote from: Nayrman on November 13, 2011, 12:28:44 PM
So, how about that Mario 3D Land? Incredibly slow and stupidly easy right? I'm entering World 7 with 120 lives and all star coins. It's called NINTENDO Hard for a reason guys, step up the challenge some please!

IGN mentioned the difficulty spikes after World 8 to make up for it.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on November 13, 2011, 02:24:42 PM
Quote from: The Penguin on November 13, 2011, 02:18:23 PM
IGN mentioned the difficulty spikes after World 8 to make up for it.

Yeah, but IGN "is babies" (thanks Heavy). I've been hearing that too, so hopefully it'll come up. But it's just one of those things where Nintendo's stereotype fulfills itself. You want to make the casuals become more core gamers? Then stop making the games you make so pathetically easy. I just have to keep bringing up the fact that most of us as kids played games far harder than what they're making and we got through them just fine. *shrugs* Or at the very least just let me skip the main quest because it was just boring most of the time since it was  way too easy.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on November 13, 2011, 03:35:11 PM
The world doesn't revolve around us, Nayrman. Easy or hard, it doesn't matter to me. Galaxy 2 was an actual difficulty spike that they themselves addressed, for example. I like how the 3D was implemented.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on November 13, 2011, 04:29:52 PM
Quote from: PrinnyOnLowBudgetChris on November 13, 2011, 03:35:11 PM
The world doesn't revolve around us, Nayrman. Easy or hard, it doesn't matter to me. Galaxy 2 was an actual difficulty spike that they themselves addressed, for example. I like how the 3D was implemented.

I know it doesn't, but you have to have some level of challenge to not only a) get the casuals to actually get BETTER at games, and b) if it's too easy, it's just plain boring. There's really no "game" if what's there to stop you is so pathetic.... *shrugs*
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on November 13, 2011, 04:57:27 PM
brb bombing Nintendo Kyoto HQ from orbit
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on November 13, 2011, 05:10:14 PM
Quote from: Kayghost on November 13, 2011, 01:13:40 PM
But anyway, I'm a bit confused as to why they made a nice design for the OoT bundle but not for the Mario one. :/
It's part of the Zelda 25th anniversary celebration.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on November 13, 2011, 08:15:16 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on November 13, 2011, 05:10:14 PM
It's part of the Zelda 25th anniversary celebration.
I knew that much, but they still could have done SOMETHING to Mario's.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on November 13, 2011, 08:21:31 PM
Quote from: Kayghost on November 13, 2011, 08:15:16 PM
I knew that much, but they still could have done SOMETHING to Mario's.
They gave him a game.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on November 14, 2011, 01:07:36 PM
Quote from: PrinnyOnLowBudgetChris on November 13, 2011, 08:21:31 PM
They gave him a game.
They gave LoZ a game too

Seriously

The intercourse  point are you trying to make
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Doodle on November 14, 2011, 01:34:59 PM
I never liked having designs slapped on my consoles/handhelds anyway
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on November 14, 2011, 01:52:21 PM
Quote from: Kayghost on November 13, 2011, 08:15:16 PM
I knew that much, but they still could have done SOMETHING to Mario's.
There's no reason to, so it's not really worth it. It wouldn't really increase sales or anything.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on November 14, 2011, 02:05:46 PM
Quote from: Doodle on November 14, 2011, 01:34:59 PM
I never liked having designs slapped on my consoles/handhelds anyway
The LoZ one looks really nice, though.

It would be the first time I've ever had anything but a plain system, if I get it.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on November 21, 2011, 05:55:39 AM
Yep, Best Buy has the Zelda one.

(http://sudden.blackfriday.info/7170b44169/scans/best-buy-9323c2bbdb5b599662bec4328bb8cbe632ca846c-page-17-850.jpg)
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on November 21, 2011, 01:54:00 PM
Figured that already, but confirmation is nice. Oh man I can't wait.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on November 21, 2011, 05:45:14 PM
http://mynintendonews.com/2011/11/21/nintendo-3ds-nintendo-is-notifying-people-about-the-ten-free-gameboy-advance-games-for-nintendo-3ds/ (http://mynintendonews.com/2011/11/21/nintendo-3ds-nintendo-is-notifying-people-about-the-ten-free-gameboy-advance-games-for-nintendo-3ds/)

We're apparently getting the GBA games today. ohmygodohmygodohmygodohmygod
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on November 21, 2011, 07:00:58 PM
Quote from: PrinnyOnLowBudgetChris on November 21, 2011, 05:45:14 PM
http://mynintendonews.com/2011/11/21/nintendo-3ds-nintendo-is-notifying-people-about-the-ten-free-gameboy-advance-games-for-nintendo-3ds/ (http://mynintendonews.com/2011/11/21/nintendo-3ds-nintendo-is-notifying-people-about-the-ten-free-gameboy-advance-games-for-nintendo-3ds/)

We're apparently getting the GBA games today. ohmygodohmygodohmygodohmygod
no one really cares
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on November 21, 2011, 07:26:46 PM
I've received no such alert, and Nintendo hasn't even said what the other 5 games are. If this is true, however, then awesome.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on November 21, 2011, 08:11:58 PM
Quote from: Gravy-o on November 21, 2011, 07:00:58 PM
no one really cares

u jelly
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on November 21, 2011, 08:33:32 PM
Quote from: Penguin Pie on November 21, 2011, 07:26:46 PM
I've received no such alert, and Nintendo hasn't even said what the other 5 games are. If this is true, however, then awesome.
Does it really matter? They said the NES games a few minutes before they were distributed. Let it be a surprise on their part.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on November 21, 2011, 08:42:57 PM
Quote from: Michio Kaku on November 21, 2011, 08:11:58 PM
u jelly
I'll spend 2 bucks and get them myself.

OR I'll play them on my Gameboy.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on November 21, 2011, 08:59:47 PM
Quote from: Gravy-o on November 21, 2011, 08:42:57 PM
I'll spend 2 bucks and get them myself.

OR I'll play them on my Gameboy.

yep u jelly
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on November 21, 2011, 09:50:32 PM
Quote from: Michio Kaku on November 21, 2011, 08:59:47 PM
yep u jelly
Son.
(http://zakioo.com/wp-content/uploads/photo/GameBoyAdvanceSPPlatinumR7L.jpg)
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on November 21, 2011, 09:50:56 PM
nope
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on November 21, 2011, 09:51:19 PM
Quote from: Michio Kaku on November 21, 2011, 09:50:56 PM
nope
Son.
(http://cdn2.sbnation.com/entry_photo_images/2235366/2011-11-08_1040_large_verge_medium_landscape.png)
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on November 21, 2011, 09:51:50 PM
much better
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on November 21, 2011, 09:52:45 PM
Quote from: Michio Kaku on November 21, 2011, 09:51:50 PM
much better
Waiting for this is worth not being able to play free games that I can still play for free on my Gameboy anyway.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on November 24, 2011, 06:00:49 PM
Not shocking, but the Zelda bundle is sold out on BestBuy.com. (for now, at least)

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Nintendo+-+Nintendo+3DS+(Cosmo+Black)+with+The+Legend+of+Zelda%3A+Ocarina+of+Time+3D/3848154.p?id=1218435552675&skuId=3848154
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on November 24, 2011, 06:49:31 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on November 24, 2011, 06:00:49 PM
Not shocking, but the Zelda bundle is sold out on BestBuy.com. (for now, at least)

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Nintendo+-+Nintendo+3DS+(Cosmo+Black)+with+The+Legend+of+Zelda%3A+Ocarina+of+Time+3D/3848154.p?id=1218435552675&skuId=3848154
Dear god I want this so intercourse ing bad I hate how everything sells out so fast
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on November 24, 2011, 07:32:31 PM
Quote from: Gravy-o on November 24, 2011, 06:49:31 PM
Dear god I want this so intercourse ing bad I hate how everything sells out so fast
Better stay on your toes since Christmas is supposedly the season when all the 3DS are leaving the malls like Swedish Cheese.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on November 24, 2011, 09:04:04 PM
Quote from: PrinnyOnLowBudgetChris on November 24, 2011, 07:32:31 PM
Better stay on your toes since Christmas is supposedly the season when all the 3DS are leaving the malls like Swedish Cheese.

I think we all know what happens to games systems during the holidays, especially ones made by Nintendo.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on November 25, 2011, 01:02:28 PM
All I can say is hooray for pre-ordering online. Sure, it's not quite in yet but at least I'm getting it. Amazon has been really weird with shipping things lately.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on November 25, 2011, 01:14:55 PM
Quote from: Nayrman on November 25, 2011, 01:02:28 PM
All I can say is hooray for pre-ordering online. Sure, it's not quite in yet but at least I'm getting it. Amazon has been really weird with shipping things lately.
Nayrman, what are you going to do with two 3DSs?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on November 25, 2011, 04:13:17 PM
Quote from: Nayrman on November 25, 2011, 01:02:28 PM
All I can say is hooray for pre-ordering online. Sure, it's not quite in yet but at least I'm getting it. Amazon has been really weird with shipping things lately.

Amazon was actually selling it?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on November 26, 2011, 09:26:40 AM
Quote from: PrinnyOnLowBudgetChris on November 25, 2011, 01:14:55 PM
Nayrman, what are you going to do with two 3DSs?

Ah, should clarify then (my bad). It's actually my little cousin getting it. He was worried he wasn't gonna get one for the holidays so I told him to see if Amazon had it and apparently they did, if at least for a little bit.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on November 29, 2011, 04:49:45 PM
3DS update is on its way!!

On December 8th, 3DS owners will receive a firmware update that lets them record 3D videos and get new StreetPass games like Find Mii 2.

I don't care much about the 3DS's cruddy cameras, but if we can RECORD videos, then presumably we should be able to WATCH videos, and if I can save videos on my SD card from my computer and watch them on the 3DS, that would be nice.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on November 29, 2011, 07:50:56 PM
I care more about the extra update they're tossing in to make up for the delay.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on November 29, 2011, 08:02:07 PM
Quote from: GamingPrinceChris on November 29, 2011, 07:50:56 PM
I care more about the extra update they're tossing in to make up for the delay.

Which is?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on November 29, 2011, 08:16:54 PM
Quote from: Penguin Pie on November 29, 2011, 08:02:07 PM
Which is?
I'd have said its name if it wasn't for the fact they didn't say exactly what kind of update it is, just that they're tossing an extra one.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on November 29, 2011, 08:39:31 PM
Quote from: GamingPrinceChris on November 29, 2011, 08:16:54 PM
I'd have said its name if it wasn't for the fact they didn't say exactly what kind of update it is, just that they're tossing an extra one.

Well then, I'm hoping it's an update on when the GBA games arrive.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on December 06, 2011, 08:50:44 PM
The update is now live two days earlier.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on December 07, 2011, 06:44:59 AM
Meh update. The mediocre camera now has a video feature, which has awful-looking 3D but not the worst 2D in the world; I'm still not sure if you can save videos onto your SD card from some other source and watch them on the 3DS. Mii Plaza has new puzzles that are going to be even HARDER to solve (as if letting me buy 30 pieces I already own in a row wasn't obnoxiously "challenging" enough), and while there is a Find Mii 2, you can't unlock it until you have all of the hats from the first one. There are some other Mii Plaza things like Soundtrack and Achievements, but nothing incredible. There's also a whole new channel on the 3DS menu, which appears to offer downloadable videos and demos of new and upcoming games, but it only works if you go to certain places... certain places which I do not know of (a GameStop, maybe?).

And of course, still no news on GBA games yet, at least not from the 3DS itself.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on December 07, 2011, 07:58:16 AM
Talk about being negative.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on December 07, 2011, 09:40:22 AM
Eh, it's a good update. I'm just upset that we still can't watch videos outside of Video Channel (which has been lame from day 1) or Netflix (which not everyone is subscribed to and requires W-fi anyway). Also, the "Nintendo Zone" sounds a lot like the Wii's Nintendo Channel, which rarely has anything good, only it will be less convenient to reach.

Then again, the 3DS shop is rapidly looking better than the Wii's shop, so maybe the demo/video thing will end up proving its worth as well.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on December 14, 2011, 06:43:59 AM
GAME BOY ADVANCE AMBASSADOR UPDATE:

The complete list of games is as follows:
F-Zero: Maximum Velocity
Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror
Mario Kart Super Circuit
Mario vs Donkey Kong
Metroid Fusion
Wario Land 4
WarioWare Inc: Mega Microgame$

The date of release is December 16 for Japan, although that probably means we'll get it fairly soon to.

So, thoughts? I'm fairly psyched myself; this is way better than the NES list.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on December 14, 2011, 08:31:00 AM
Quote from: Delibird on December 14, 2011, 06:43:59 AM
GAME BOY ADVANCE AMBASSADOR UPDATE:

The complete list of games is as follows:
F-Zero: Maximum Velocity What? Nintendo actually remembers this series exists?
Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3 Eh, ok. I would've preferred Mario World but whatever.
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap Not a fan of the top down Zeldas. <_<
Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones Cool, free Fire Emblem
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror I'll check it out
Mario Kart Super Circuit Oh goody, the worst Mario Kart game for free.... joy....
Mario vs Donkey Kong Don't care
Metroid Fusion Yay
Wario Land 4 Played to death but yay anyway
WarioWare Inc: Mega Microgame$ yay more time wasting nonesense.

The date of release is December 16 for Japan, although that probably means we'll get it fairly soon to.

So, thoughts? I'm fairly psyched myself; this is way better than the NES list.


My thoughts in bold.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on December 14, 2011, 09:33:33 AM
Oh, quiet, NeverGetPleasedWithAnythingNayrman. That line up is pretty good.

Also, ohmygodretrotracksinmy3ds.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on December 14, 2011, 09:57:08 AM
Last week in Japan:

(http://i.imgur.com/AcWCu.gif)

Discuss.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on December 14, 2011, 10:22:33 AM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on December 14, 2011, 09:57:08 AM
Last week in Japan:

(http://i.imgur.com/AcWCu.gif)

Discuss.
Nobody care about DS Lites anymore?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on December 14, 2011, 10:43:18 AM
Quote from: GamingPrinceChris on December 14, 2011, 09:33:33 AM
Oh, quiet, NeverGetPleasedWithAnythingNayrman. That line up is pretty good.

Also, ohmygodretrotracksinmy3ds.

There are some games I like yet other games (Golden Sun) that I would've rather had, Mr.IBlindlyLoveEverythingNintendoDoesGamingPrinceChris
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on December 14, 2011, 10:50:28 AM
Quote from: GamingPrinceChris on December 14, 2011, 10:22:33 AM
Nobody care about DS Lites anymore?

It was discontinued months ago.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on December 14, 2011, 11:25:43 AM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on December 14, 2011, 09:57:08 AM
Last week in Japan:

(http://i.imgur.com/AcWCu.gif)

Discuss.

Holy crap, 360 managed to sell a whole 6 out of every 1000 consoles?

Quote from: Nayrman on December 14, 2011, 10:43:18 AM
There are some games I like yet other games (Golden Sun) that I would've rather had, Mr.IBlindlyLoveEverythingNintendoDoesGamingPrinceChris

I also would have preferred Golden Sun to Mario Kart, and, like your previous post says, I would have preferred Super Mario World to Yoshi's Island (though I've never played ANY of the four games I just mentioned).

However, you should check dat Minish Cap. I myself am not a big fan of 2D-Zelda, but Minish Cap is a huge exception.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on December 14, 2011, 11:54:05 AM
Quote from: Nayrman on December 14, 2011, 10:43:18 AM
There are some games I like yet other games (Golden Sun) that I would've rather had, Mr.IBlindlyLoveEverythingNintendoDoesGamingPrinceChris
Nope, I don't blindly like everything they do.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on December 14, 2011, 11:56:11 AM
Considering I'm getting it for free Delibird, I'll certainly check it out. Just top down views give me such a hard time playing games in terms of how they're structured, hence why OoT is way better to me than ALttP. But I'll give it a shot.

I still find Mario Kart Super Circuit so utterly pointless in this list, considering 7 just came out and makes SC look even worse by comparison.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on December 14, 2011, 12:46:06 PM
why the intercourse  are people even bothering buying a DSi? They're slightly cheaper than the 3DS.

Time to upgrade faggots
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on December 14, 2011, 12:54:53 PM
Quote from: Michio Kaku on December 14, 2011, 12:46:06 PM
why the intercourse  are people even bothering buying a DSi? They're slightly cheaper than the 3DS.

Time to upgrade faggots

Actually, I think that the 3DS is a bit cheaper than the DSi in Japan.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on December 14, 2011, 03:38:45 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on December 14, 2011, 12:54:53 PM
Actually, I think that the 3DS is a bit cheaper than the DSi in Japan.

even more reason to abandon the DSi altogether.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Super on December 14, 2011, 05:09:46 PM
Quote from: GamingPrinceChris on December 14, 2011, 11:54:05 AM
Nope, I don't blindly like everything they do.
It seems like Nayr blindly hates everything they do, honestly.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on December 14, 2011, 07:34:55 PM
Quote from: Super on December 14, 2011, 05:09:46 PM
It seems like Nayr blindly hates everything they do, honestly.

Nah. He's just extremely critical and picky.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on December 16, 2011, 07:59:50 AM
The GBA games are live. Use Download Later to download them all during Sleep Mode.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Super on December 16, 2011, 12:34:31 PM
Quote from: GamingPrinceChris on December 16, 2011, 07:59:50 AM
The GBA games are live. Use Download Later to download them all during Sleep Mode.
Ambassador master race.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on December 16, 2011, 12:42:49 PM
It's a shame there's no multiplayer here; I mean, we have two racers and a fully-co-op Kirby! Still, the games are pretty awesome so far. I wasn't really into the GBA, so all of these games except Minish Cap and Amazing Mirror are new to me.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on December 16, 2011, 02:43:14 PM
Quote from: Super on December 16, 2011, 12:34:31 PM
Ambassador master race.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Doodle on December 17, 2011, 12:26:28 PM
Quote from: Super on December 16, 2011, 12:34:31 PM
Ambassador master race.
>getting a 3DS to play games that came out 10 years ago
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on December 17, 2011, 03:08:57 PM
Quote from: Doodle on December 17, 2011, 12:26:28 PM
>getting a 3DS to play games that came out 10 years ago

Some of us missed out on them. What's your point?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on December 17, 2011, 07:32:41 PM
Quote from: Doodle on December 17, 2011, 12:26:28 PM
>getting a 3DS to play games that came out 10 years ago
Hey, I resent that. I lost most of those games, and now I can have them back.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on December 17, 2011, 07:38:10 PM
Quote from: GamingPrinceChris on December 17, 2011, 07:32:41 PM
Hey, I resent that. I lost most of those games, and now I can have them back.
>not taking care of your games and letting them get lost

I still have all my GBA games. I keep them all in a drawer so I can play them whenever I want, and I don't lose them.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on December 17, 2011, 07:52:08 PM
Quote from: Pennington on December 17, 2011, 07:38:10 PM
>not taking care of your games and letting them get lost

I still have all my GBA games. I keep them all in a drawer so I can play them whenever I want, and I don't lose them.
Sorry for insulting you, Mr. Perfect.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on December 17, 2011, 09:36:36 PM
Quote from: GamingPrinceChris on December 17, 2011, 07:52:08 PM
Sorry for insulting you, Mr. Perfect.
What did you do, throw your GBA games across the room when you were done playing with then for awhile? It's not too hard to take care of your games, y'know.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Mona on December 17, 2011, 09:40:51 PM
Quote from: Pennington on December 17, 2011, 07:38:10 PM
>not taking care of your games and letting them get lost


I lost all my belongings in hurricane Katrina a few years ago.
I'm pretty happy to have some GBA games again.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on December 18, 2011, 09:30:30 AM
Quote from: Snowflake Mona on December 17, 2011, 09:40:51 PM
I lost all my belongings in hurricane Katrina a few years ago.
I'm pretty happy to have some GBA games again.
D:

Well, that does suck. But you didn't lose them due to negligence, at least. :/
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on December 18, 2011, 12:39:55 PM
Minish Cap was stolen from me; it's nice to have it back. Amazing Mirror I played the heck out of already; given that there's no multiplayer on the 3DS, I don't know if Amazing Mirror will be able to draw me back in... I'm kinda tired of it.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on December 22, 2011, 11:46:25 AM
SwapNote is officially released. Download it for free.

Also, for a 3DSWare exclusive, Mighty Switch Force is now available.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: The Riddler on December 22, 2011, 01:58:53 PM
looks like im getting a 3ds for christmas
the zelda bundle with the badass console

anything i should know about the system? I haven't been too crazy about it since it released.

I was told you can stream netflix on it. I'm a netflix subscriber, so should i be excited?
etc etc
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on December 22, 2011, 02:26:51 PM
Quote from: The Riddler on December 22, 2011, 01:58:53 PM
anything i should know about the system? I haven't been too crazy about it since it released.

I was told you can stream netflix on it. I'm a netflix subscriber, so should i be excited?
etc etc
There are many apps available that you can download for free (including the special Four Swords Adventure). I don't know much about the Netflix part, though, but it does have Netflix. And for a mini-app involving videos, you have Nintendo Video.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Super on December 22, 2011, 04:13:26 PM
Netflix on it is pretty nice.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on December 22, 2011, 07:33:59 PM
Quote from: The Riddler on December 22, 2011, 01:58:53 PM
looks like im getting a 3ds for christmas
the zelda bundle with the badass console
lucky. I heard that was sold out everywhere D:
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on December 25, 2011, 08:22:42 PM
There's going to be a new Nintendo Direct mini-conference from Iwata this next 27th. I'm hoping he's willing to unveil new info.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on December 25, 2011, 09:18:15 PM
Quote from: Pennington on December 22, 2011, 07:33:59 PM
lucky. I heard that was sold out everywhere D:
Never mind this, I just got the OoT bundle for Christmas. Fuck to the yes.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on December 25, 2011, 09:36:10 PM
Quote from: Pennington on December 25, 2011, 09:18:15 PM
Never mind this, I just got the OoT bundle for Christmas. Fuck to the yes.
Quick. Gimme your FC.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on December 25, 2011, 09:48:19 PM
Quote from: GamingPrinceChris on December 25, 2011, 09:36:10 PM
Quick. Gimme your FC.
You got it, bro.

3823-8995-4146
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on December 26, 2011, 09:13:02 AM
Quote from: Pennington on December 25, 2011, 09:48:19 PM
You got it, bro.

3823-8995-4146
Mine is 0001-3312-3941.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on December 27, 2011, 11:11:57 AM
Quote from: GamingPrinceChris on December 25, 2011, 08:22:42 PM
There's going to be a new Nintendo Direct mini-conference from Iwata this next 27th. I'm hoping he's willing to unveil new info.

Some news from IGN (I missed the actual show):
-Kid Icarus Uprising comes out in March for America and Europe
-Kid Icarus Uprising's 3-on-3 multiplayer will be both local and online
-Fire Emblem 3DS has an official Japanese title: "Fire Emblem: Kakuse"
-Fire Emblem: Kakuse will feature 2-player co-op
-Japan is getting playable demos on the eShop for titles such as Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater, Resident Evil: Revelations, Rhythm Thief & the Emperor's Treasure, and Theatrhythm Final Fantasy

Also, there's a rumor going around that Fire Emblem: Kakuse will be the first first-party Nintendo game to have paid DLC, which would be a fairly huge step for Nintendo's future.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Super on December 27, 2011, 03:03:56 PM
Quote from: Delibird on December 27, 2011, 11:11:57 AM
Some news from IGN (I missed the actual show):
-Kid Icarus Uprising comes out in March for America and Europe
-Kid Icarus Uprising's 3-on-3 multiplayer will be both local and online
-Fire Emblem 3DS has an official Japanese title: "Fire Emblem: Kakuse"
-Fire Emblem: Kakuse will feature 2-player co-op
-Japan is getting playable demos on the eShop for titles such as Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater, Resident Evil: Revelations, Rhythm Thief & the Emperor's Treasure, and Theatrhythm Final Fantasy

Also, there's a rumor going around that Fire Emblem: Kakuse will be the first first-party Nintendo game to have paid DLC, which would be a fairly huge step for Nintendo's future.
I hope Nintendo doesn't whore out DLC like 99.99999% of the gaming industry.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on December 28, 2011, 09:42:56 AM
Quote from: Super on December 27, 2011, 03:03:56 PM
I hope Nintendo doesn't whore out DLC like 99.99999% of the gaming industry.
It said it never headed to paid DLC during the Wii lifespan because it doesn't want its games to feel incomplete. I'm sure its DLC isn't going to be that game-breaking or anything if it keeps that reasoning in mind.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Super on January 03, 2012, 01:30:00 AM
Quote from: GamingPrinceChris on December 28, 2011, 09:42:56 AM
It said it never headed to paid DLC during the Wii lifespan because it doesn't want its games to feel incomplete. I'm sure its DLC isn't going to be that game-breaking or anything if it keeps that reasoning in mind.
I hope so. I don't want Nintendo to become a huge slut like Activision, EA, Ubisoft, etc.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on January 03, 2012, 12:21:33 PM
Does anyone know when those Kid Icarus anime are supposed to come out?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on January 04, 2012, 09:34:25 PM
In other news, I'm sending my 3DS for repairs. The loud creacking the top part does when opening/closing it is just too much for me to bear.

That, and see if they can do something about how the top screen and outside border get scratched with the touch screen's border and the cracks on the buttons (I don't think they'll do something on last two). Here hoping my one year warranty works well for my wallet.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on January 06, 2012, 01:01:17 PM
Quote from: GamingPrinceChris on January 04, 2012, 09:34:25 PM
That, and see if they can do something about how the top screen and outside border get scratched with the touch screen's border and the cracks on the buttons (I don't think they'll do something on last two). Here hoping my one year warranty works well for my wallet.
You know, I pointed this out several months ago and you blatantly denied it. Hm, now.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on January 06, 2012, 01:19:16 PM
Quote from: Pennington on January 06, 2012, 01:01:17 PM
You know, I pointed this out several months ago and you blatantly denied it. Hm, now.
Sheesh, man. Stop living in the past.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on January 07, 2012, 07:24:20 PM
Quote from: GamingPrinceChris on January 06, 2012, 01:19:16 PM
Sheesh, man. Stop living in the past.
Just remember that people other than you can know what they're talking about.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on January 08, 2012, 03:07:08 PM
Nope. Hasn't happened to me.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on January 08, 2012, 03:31:48 PM
I get little vertical marks, but they rub off easily.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Super on January 09, 2012, 03:22:29 PM
Quote from: Pennington on January 07, 2012, 07:24:20 PM
Just remember that people other than you can know what they're talking about.
And some people dwell on things that don't matter anymore.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on January 18, 2012, 08:16:03 AM
We'll be getting demos starting tomorrow. The first demo of the day will be Resident Evil: Revelations.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Doodle on January 18, 2012, 08:26:18 AM
Quote from: Pennington on January 06, 2012, 01:01:17 PM
You know, I pointed this out several months ago and you blatantly denied it. Hm, now.
haha
I remember this, too

Also I need to buy more screen protectors. I put them on wrong and they end up with weird circles
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on January 18, 2012, 09:26:00 AM
Quote from: GamingPrinceChris on January 18, 2012, 08:16:03 AM
We'll be getting demos starting tomorrow. The first demo of the day will be Resident Evil: Revelations.

(http://i.imgur.com/bqeYf.jpg)

Great news!

I need new pants!
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Tupin on January 18, 2012, 05:40:17 PM
Unfortunately, you can only play the demo a limited number of times. That's what they did in Japan, the Monster Hunter 3G demo was limited to thirty plays.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on January 18, 2012, 05:42:15 PM
Quote from: Tupin on January 18, 2012, 05:40:17 PM
Unfortunately, you can only play the demo a limited number of times. That's what they did in Japan, the Monster Hunter 3G demo was limited to thirty plays.
Pfft, as if anybody played the demos more than two times. If you played it so many times, that means you're so buying it.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on January 18, 2012, 06:39:31 PM
Quote from: Doodle on January 18, 2012, 08:26:18 AM
haha
I remember this, too

Also I need to buy more screen protectors. I put them on wrong and they end up with weird circles
I've kind of given up on screen protectors. Haven't really seen a need from them because, as my handheld is always folded shut when not in use, I never get anything on the screen. My GBA SP's screen is still good as new, even.

...Of course, since there's that marks-on-the-top-screen issue, they seem more useful now. But I'm a picky intercourse er who likes the overall smoothness of the inside top half of the system, which would be disrupted slightly by screen protectors. Kind of a stupid thing to care about, but ehhh.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on January 18, 2012, 07:08:11 PM
Not really into Resident Evil, but demos finally coming here will be nice.

I'm kinda on a Kid Icarus Uprising superhype; I've been wondering when the anime ova will come out, I've been wondering when we'll get the 3D Kid Icarus that Japan and Europe already have, and now that we have demos I'm wondering if/when Uprising will get one.

SPEAKING of ANIME, is anyone else's mind half-blown that the 3DS Video Channel now has an original, 3D episode of Kirby Right Back At Ya!? I always felt like Nintendo would hate the mere existence of that show, but apparently it was worth bringing back the english voice actors for a couple new CG videos. Gotta love that southern drawl Dedede...
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on January 18, 2012, 07:27:02 PM
It's actually not surprising. Kirby is very influenced by ideas in the anime, and such we got Water Kirby in Return to Dream Land.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Doodle on January 18, 2012, 08:36:21 PM
Quote from: Pennington on January 18, 2012, 06:39:31 PM
I've kind of given up on screen protectors. Haven't really seen a need from them because, as my handheld is always folded shut when not in use, I never get anything on the screen. My GBA SP's screen is still good as new, even.

...Of course, since there's that marks-on-the-top-screen issue, they seem more useful now. But I'm a picky intercourse er who likes the overall smoothness of the inside top half of the system, which would be disrupted slightly by screen protectors. Kind of a stupid thing to care about, but ehhh.
On my DSi at least, I would get poop on the sides of the touch screen because it goes in a little bit. The top screen doesn't really have that problem, though.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: JrDude on January 19, 2012, 12:05:41 AM
Quote from: GamingPrinceChris on January 18, 2012, 07:27:02 PM
It's actually not surprising. Kirby is very influenced by ideas in the anime, and such we got Water Kirby in Return to Dream Land.
Not sure if it's actually relevant, but a while ago, I read on a Kirby Wiki that Water Kirby was a design won in a contest, drawn by a fan or something and it became an official Kirby hat in the Anime.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Tupin on January 19, 2012, 04:45:56 PM
Revelations is good from what I've played, and I'll definitely pick it up. It really needs the Circle Pad Pro, playing without it isn't that great. Good thing is comes bundled with it.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on January 19, 2012, 05:24:18 PM
Quote from: Doodle on January 18, 2012, 08:36:21 PM
On my DSi at least, I would get poop on the sides of the touch screen because it goes in a little bit. The top screen doesn't really have that problem, though.
I don't think screen protectors would entirely prevent that, but then again I could probably just slide the corner of a piece of paper or something along the edge of the screen to clean out any dust that's there.

I also had a problem with stuff collecting in the space between the touch screen and the hinge. But the 3DS so far seems to not have that issue so much.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on January 19, 2012, 06:20:39 PM
Quote from: Tupin on January 19, 2012, 04:45:56 PM
Revelations is good from what I've played, and I'll definitely pick it up. It really needs the Circle Pad Pro, playing without it isn't that great. Good thing is comes bundled with it.

Really? I don't even play Resident Evil, and I thought the single circle control was decent enough. Also, this game sets new standards on 3DS graphics; it's like I'm not even playing a handheld anymore. That said, I'm not into the series that much, and I'm planning to grab Kid Icarus Uprising, so I won't be buying this.

Also, I thought it might be obnoxious only having 30 plays on a demo, but it's really worse in idea than in practice; I doubt I'll ever even play it 10 times (not that RE:R is a bad looking/feeling game). Also nice is that it's limited start-ups, not technically plays, so you can play it forever if you just don't exit it.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on January 20, 2012, 12:44:21 PM
New rumor concerning 3DS and possibly Wii U. Nintendo is allegedly preparing to launch a new online service named Nintendo Network. Could this be the step forward we've been waiting more than half a decade for?

http://mynintendonews.com/2012/01/20/nintendo-is-preparing-nintendo-network/

EDIT: Hold on. They used that name for their E3 coverage, so this is most likely fake. Still, I guess it's best to wait and see.

EDIT2: I should note that this game supports paid DLC, so that's a point in support of this rumor.


EDIT3: It's confirmed to just be the NWFC re-named. No new features, Nintendo is still 20 years behind the online curve. Yeah,n I got my hopes up a tiny bit in desperation, but I knew that there were just too many things that didn't make sense.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on January 26, 2012, 01:26:07 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/xvLSi.jpg)

This is what you get for $50.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on January 26, 2012, 01:47:47 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on January 26, 2012, 01:26:07 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/xvLSi.jpg)

This is what you get for $50.
Congraturations.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on January 26, 2012, 07:36:28 PM
Good news: New Super Mario Bros. 3DS is in development and will release before April of next year.

Bad news: Nintendo is in bad shape financially, and they're looking at new sources of income. As a result, expect paid DLC to come for this game.

There are also some tidbits about online that I'll post later. Long story short, Nintendo Network is real and a new online direction for Nintendo.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Doodle on January 26, 2012, 07:43:38 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on January 26, 2012, 07:36:28 PM
Good news: New Super Mario Bros. 3DS is in development and will release before April of next year.

Bad news: Nintendo is in bad shape financially, and they're looking at new sources of income. As a result, expect paid DLC to come for this game.

There are also some tidbits about online that I'll post later. Long story short, Nintendo Network is real and a new online direction for Nintendo.
Where did you even find this
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on January 26, 2012, 07:55:47 PM
Quote from: Doodle on January 26, 2012, 07:43:38 PM
Where did you even find this

It was announced at the investor's meeting, which is going on now.

This thread on NeoGAF has the details. http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=460453

EDIT: It's over. Summary: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=34603202&postcount=562
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on January 26, 2012, 08:09:47 PM
About intercourse ing time Nintendo got serious about online, although knowing them DLC is going to be a nightmare.

Aw, they're hurting financially? Maybe they shouldn't have skimped out on the hardware so they wouldn't have fallen so far behind, or make massive amounts of shovelware on the Wii. Yeah...
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on January 26, 2012, 08:14:58 PM
Quote from: Nayrman on January 26, 2012, 08:09:47 PM
About intercourse ing time Nintendo got serious about online, although knowing them DLC is going to be a nightmare.

Aw, they're hurting financially? Maybe they shouldn't have skimped out on the hardware so they wouldn't have fallen so far behind, or make massive amounts of shovelware on the Wii. Yeah...
First of all, what shovelware has Nintendo made?

Second, how would spending more have made things better?

Third, the economy is what's hurting them, specifically the strong yen.

Finally, are you ever happy? O.o;
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on January 26, 2012, 08:19:16 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on January 26, 2012, 08:14:58 PM
First of all, what shovelware has Nintendo made?

Second, how would spending more have made things better?

Third, the economy is what's hurting them, specifically the strong yen.

Finally, are you ever happy? O.o;

First, hey look, is that Mario Party 9 on the horizon I see along with all the Mii tech demos selling for full price?

Second, I'm saying they could've helped their system get more ports if they spent the money to give it some freaking horsepower and memory. It's hard to keep sales going if you don't get any of the biggest games any given year because your system can't handle it.

Third, everyone is hurting in the economy, not just Nintendo. So yeah.

And no, not when I've had a generation where I've gotten very little of what I actually like about gaming. <_<;;
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on January 26, 2012, 08:34:52 PM
Your definition of shovelware is not the same as the actual definition, so I'll leave that point alone.

While you have a point, if they had just made another powerhouse instead of the Wii, it would have sold A LOT less (probably around 15 million based on GCN sales) and they would have had to take losses for the first year or so. When your old strategy isn't working, you change it. That's how business should work. They seem to have learned that mistake with Wii U, but Wii U is coming 1-2 years later than it should have.

Not everyone. Apple, Microsoft, and Samsung, for example, are doing fine. Sony and Nintendo, however... not so much.

Also, Fire Emblem will get DLC as previously rumored. http://www.1up.com/news/fire-emblem-3ds-premium-dlc

I trust that Nintendo will still sell complete games and that we won't get this on card/disc "DLC" bullpoop.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on January 26, 2012, 08:41:30 PM
I'm not saying the Wii needed to be a powerhouse, just needed to be powerful enough to where it wasn't "last gen" at launch. You need SOME horsepower to keep up when you're essentially in a tech field. I hardly consider it a truly good business strategy when they were rather overselling the product anyway in terms of price. Is it good to make money on the hardware itself? Yeah, but when you're selling a product for more than what it's worth by quite a bit, just saying it can come back to bite ya.


And I just worry with Nintendo. Considering they've never done DLC before, are struggling financially, and know they have super popular franchises overall, I wouldn't put it past them to get all DLC happy and charge for every little thing in certain games. Just one of those, I can't really trust Nintendo with anything online until they prove it. *shrugs*
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on January 26, 2012, 09:06:42 PM
Quote from: Nayrman on January 26, 2012, 08:41:30 PM
I'm not saying the Wii needed to be a powerhouse, just needed to be powerful enough to where it wasn't "last gen" at launch. You need SOME horsepower to keep up when you're essentially in a tech field. I hardly consider it a truly good business strategy when they were rather overselling the product anyway in terms of price. Is it good to make money on the hardware itself? Yeah, but when you're selling a product for more than what it's worth by quite a bit, just saying it can come back to bite ya.


And I just worry with Nintendo. Considering they've never done DLC before, are struggling financially, and know they have super popular franchises overall, I wouldn't put it past them to get all DLC happy and charge for every little thing in certain games. Just one of those, I can't really trust Nintendo with anything online until they prove it. *shrugs*

Well, what's done is done. They're probably upset that Wii didn't last as long as it could have and didn't beat PS2 like it really should have based on it's early years, but what's important it that they're learning and probably won't make that same mistake with Wii U. Besides that, the billions that they earned makes it really hard to say that they made the wrong choice. (Also, Wii may have been overpriced at launch from a tech standpoint, but from a business standpoint, it was underpriced. Normally, a product selling out like the Wii was in its first two years would have gotten a price hike. Business isn't about what you want; it's about what the market wants.)

Fair enough, Iwata's comments about DLC in the past, however, keep me hopeful. Even today, he was talking more about it extending the life of their games.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on January 26, 2012, 09:47:09 PM
Quote from: Doodle on January 26, 2012, 07:43:38 PM
Where did you even find this

http://kotaku.com/5879796/nintendo-network-announced-digital-distribution-of-games-envisioned (http://kotaku.com/5879796/nintendo-network-announced-digital-distribution-of-games-envisioned)

http://kotaku.com/5879501/nintendo-money-printing-press-is-finished-huge-losses-expected (http://kotaku.com/5879501/nintendo-money-printing-press-is-finished-huge-losses-expected)

Eh, they can handle the huge losses just fine.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Tupin on January 26, 2012, 09:53:38 PM
I'll have to get one of those misspelled Revelations games, this kind of error usually doesn't happen often and it would be pretty cool to have one.

As for the first loss in thirty years, well, maybe Nintendo will start realizing that people do know what they want sometimes? The Nintendo Network was shown with Theatrhythm, it will be one of the first games to use it, I wonder how so...

Anyway, just downloaded Mutant Mudds. 3DSWare is awesome.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on January 26, 2012, 10:01:39 PM
Quote from: Tupin on January 26, 2012, 09:53:38 PM
As for the first loss in thirty years, well, maybe Nintendo will start realizing that people do know what they want sometimes?

I'd blame the recession we're having for this kind of result. But regardless, their software has the best quality you could ever find. Like I said before, this loss isn't much of a deal.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on January 27, 2012, 05:29:03 AM
Quote from: Tupin on January 26, 2012, 09:53:38 PM
I'll have to get one of those misspelled Revelations games, this kind of error usually doesn't happen often and it would be pretty cool to have one.

As for the first loss in thirty years, well, maybe Nintendo will start realizing that people do know what they want sometimes? The Nintendo Network was shown with Theatrhythm, it will be one of the first games to use it, I wonder how so...

Anyway, just downloaded Mutant Mudds. 3DSWare is awesome.
Paid DLC.

Quote from: NoiseHunterChris on January 26, 2012, 10:01:39 PM
I'd blame the recession we're having for this kind of result. But regardless, their software has the best quality you could ever find. Like I said before, this loss isn't much of a deal.

It's a huge deal, and Nintendo has to find a way to avoid things getting worse. If they don't, they'll be on a 10-year deathclock. Their stock price falling like a rock is also an issue.

I'm really not looking forward to clueless Apple fanboys thinking that Apple is killing Nintendo. -.-
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on January 27, 2012, 06:24:54 AM
So let me get this straight: a company is so successful that it doesn't have a single year of loss in 30 years (which I believe is EVERY year they've made video games AND THEN SOME), and then when they have a SINGLE bad year amidst a recession and a couple bad PR decisions people think they're on the path to destruction?

Sorry, I don't see this happening; the 3DS had a rough start and the Wii U likely will too, but the 3DS has more recently grown in sales (it's beating the DS's original sales, and that thing prints money) and both it and the Wii U look very promising, especially now that Nintendo is finally realizing that customers want online gaming. I'd be more concerned with Sony's video game branch since they've been bottom of the barrel for almost the entire past generation and the Vita isn't exactly selling, but I don't actually see them shutting down either.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on January 27, 2012, 10:54:38 AM
Quote from: Delibird on January 27, 2012, 06:24:54 AM
So let me get this straight: a company is so successful that it doesn't have a single year of loss in 30 years (which I believe is EVERY year they've made video games AND THEN SOME), and then when they have a SINGLE bad year amidst a recession and a couple bad PR decisions people think they're on the path to destruction?

Sorry, I don't see this happening; the 3DS had a rough start and the Wii U likely will too, but the 3DS has more recently grown in sales (it's beating the DS's original sales, and that thing prints money) and both it and the Wii U look very promising, especially now that Nintendo is finally realizing that customers want online gaming. I'd be more concerned with Sony's video game branch since they've been bottom of the barrel for almost the entire past generation and the Vita isn't exactly selling, but I don't actually see them shutting down either.

That's how people are. At least you don't have to deal with Apple fanboys. They think Nintendo's on their way to ending up like Kodak. lol
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on January 27, 2012, 10:57:57 AM
Nintendo was still king of this generation.

They'll be fine.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on January 27, 2012, 03:28:33 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/6w0DF.png)

Resident Evil Revelaitons will launch for $40 instead of the previously announced $50.

[spoiler]I stole the image. :(
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=34623288#post34623288[/spoiler]
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Doodle on January 28, 2012, 09:34:46 PM
Quote from: Tupin on January 26, 2012, 09:53:38 PM
I'll have to get one of those misspelled Revelations games, this kind of error usually doesn't happen often and it would be pretty cool to have one.
It does if you're Capcom
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on January 29, 2012, 10:59:07 AM
Quote from: Doodle on January 28, 2012, 09:34:46 PM
It does if you're Capcom
Yep. (http://i.imgur.com/xuRhR.jpg)
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on January 31, 2012, 07:37:54 PM
I'm honestly not surprised.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on February 15, 2012, 09:41:14 AM
Metal Gear Solid 3D demo comes out tomorrow. I played the original 3, but 3D is Subsistence-style, so it will be interesting to try it out.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on February 16, 2012, 04:59:32 PM
So, Metal Gear Solid 3D is awesome. The controls take a bit getting used to, but it ultimately feels more convenient than the PS2 controls (touch menu ftw), and it looks great too. Only complaint is unnecessary motion controls on bridge that are more difficult to use than they seem (also, standing on tree branches curiously reverts the graphics to 2D).

Also, Super Mario Bros. for Ambassadors has received an update. It now has a cooler picture on the menu, multiplayer (in its original form, though, so it's turn-based anyway), and RESTORE POINTS.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on February 16, 2012, 05:49:02 PM
Too bad the game runs like a PowerPoint presentation and the camera controls without CPP are abysmal.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on February 16, 2012, 07:10:07 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on February 16, 2012, 05:49:02 PM
Too bad the game runs like a PowerPoint presentation and the camera controls without CPP are abysmal.

1. Only in the cutscenes, which I recall being not-to-fluid on PS2 (though I'm sure they are worse here); the gameplay seems fine framerate-wise.
2. Camera's not that bad, although I suppose I'm kinda used to it since that's how I played Metroid Prime Hunters, and it certainly will be better with a second circle pad.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on February 17, 2012, 05:34:45 AM
Quote from: Neerb on February 16, 2012, 07:10:07 PM
1. Only in the cutscenes, which I recall being not-to-fluid on PS2 (though I'm sure they are worse here); the gameplay seems fine framerate-wise.
2. Camera's not that bad, although I suppose I'm kinda used to it since that's how I played Metroid Prime Hunters, and it certainly will be better with a second circle pad.
20FPS isn't fine for me. I'm having trouble forcing myself to play Majora's Mask as that framerate, and I'm a Zelda fanatic.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Doodle on February 18, 2012, 03:34:21 PM
Quote from: Neerb on February 16, 2012, 07:10:07 PM
1. Only in the cutscenes, which I recall being not-to-fluid on PS2 (though I'm sure they are worse here); the gameplay seems fine framerate-wise.
The cutscenes do run like poop, but I doubt the gameplay is more than 30 fps
I guess the controls aren't that bad. The touch screen is pretty convenient, too. At this rate, the HD Collection is probably a better choice, though.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on February 20, 2012, 07:24:26 AM
So none of you recommend it eh?

It's one of my favorite PS2 games. I'd love to have it on the go.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on February 20, 2012, 08:49:50 AM
Quote from: Michio Kaku on February 20, 2012, 07:24:26 AM
So none of you recommend it eh?

It's one of my favorite PS2 games. I'd love to have it on the go.
Why not just download the demo?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on February 20, 2012, 08:52:25 AM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on February 20, 2012, 08:49:50 AM
Why not just download the demo?

I wasn't aware a demo was out for it.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on February 20, 2012, 08:54:04 AM
Quote from: Michio Kaku on February 20, 2012, 08:52:25 AM
I wasn't aware a demo was out for it.
Well now you know. :p You can only open it 30 times, like all other 3DS demos.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on February 20, 2012, 08:56:00 AM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on February 20, 2012, 08:54:04 AM
Well now you know. :p You can only open it 30 times, like all other 3DS demos.

Sweet. Should have read Neerb's earlier post. Serves me right for skimming through a thread.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on February 20, 2012, 09:45:39 AM
3DS's first year in Japan:

(http://www.nintendo.co.jp/corporate/release/2012/img_120220/graph.gif)

[spoiler](http://i.imgur.com/tWJpf.gif)[/spoiler]
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on February 20, 2012, 10:57:28 AM
Seaman 3DS!

http://andriasang.com/con012/seaman_3ds/?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed

[spoiler]I have never played Seaman.[/spoiler]
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on February 20, 2012, 11:11:52 AM
I heard about that game once... I hoped I would never see that picture again.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on February 20, 2012, 11:22:11 AM
Well, the real news (okay, technically rumor) is that Nintendo wants to revive other old third-party IPs on 3DS as well. I hope they do the same for Wii U. This move could really bring Nintendo back to being a strong core brand.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on February 20, 2012, 11:55:57 AM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on February 20, 2012, 09:45:39 AM
3DS's first year in Japan:

(http://www.nintendo.co.jp/corporate/release/2012/img_120220/graph.gif)

[spoiler](http://i.imgur.com/tWJpf.gif)[/spoiler]
From the Underwhere to the Overthere. That's impressive.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: zephilicious on February 20, 2012, 02:47:04 PM
theres nothing impressive about the earliest and most significant price drop in nintendo history
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on February 20, 2012, 03:48:52 PM
Quote from: zephilicious on February 20, 2012, 02:47:04 PM
theres nothing impressive about the earliest and most significant price drop in nintendo history
A price drop alone doesn't push sales like this. If it were just the price cut, it would have fallen back to low sales after a month or two. Software pushes hardware. In Japan, 3DS never fell below third place in the weekly charts until the price cut was announced. After the price cut, sales kept dropping steadily and it most likely would have fallen back around PSP sales if not for the Monster Hunter announcement. Now, it's accounting for >50% of hardware sales every week in Japan with no signs of slowing down. A price cut can't do that. The price cut helped a lot, but Mario and Monster Hunter are the main reasons for it. If price is all that matters, explain the GameCube.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on February 22, 2012, 08:03:56 AM
So how about that NamcoBandai/Capcom/Sega game announced at that online conference thing?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on February 22, 2012, 08:23:51 AM
Quote from: Nayrman on February 22, 2012, 08:03:56 AM
So how about that NamcoBandai/Capcom/Sega game announced at that online conference thing?
Needs more Squenix to become a legendary game, I'd say.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on February 22, 2012, 08:53:36 AM
Quote from: NoiseHunterChris on February 22, 2012, 08:23:51 AM
Needs more Squenix to become a legendary game, I'd say.

Yeah, get Squenix involved and get Nintendo to help and just make "Super Smash Bros. of Gamingdom", because at this point when more than two companies join up for whatever reason, that's all we want. :p
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Doodle on February 22, 2012, 09:42:03 AM
Quote from: Nayrman on February 22, 2012, 08:03:56 AM
So how about that NamcoBandai/Capcom/Sega game announced at that online conference thing?
What was it? I had to leave when it started
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on February 22, 2012, 10:42:00 AM
Quote from: Doodle on February 22, 2012, 09:42:03 AM
What was it? I had to leave when it started

They didn't give any details at all. Iwata is such a tease sometimes.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on February 22, 2012, 04:02:23 PM
Nope, no details at all. Probably gonna have to wait for either GDC in March (that's in march right?) or E3.

So, time for some wild mass guessing. Anyone care to join?

What I'd want it to be: they're making the 3DS version of Smash 4, and they supply characters for both versions. Considering 2 of the 3 were in Brawl, and Capcom (i.e. Megaman) was very requested last time, I wouldn't be TOO shocked if this happened, but it's probably unlikely this is the case. A guy can dream though.

What I think it really is: Capcom X Namco X Sega of some kind. *shrugs*
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on February 22, 2012, 04:06:47 PM
*is still waiting for Nintendo vs. Capcom*
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on February 22, 2012, 04:08:38 PM
Quote from: Nayrman on February 22, 2012, 04:02:23 PM
Nope, no details at all. Probably gonna have to wait for either GDC in March (that's in march right?) or E3.

So, time for some wild mass guessing. Anyone care to join?

What I'd want it to be: they're making the 3DS version of Smash 4, and they supply characters for both versions. Considering 2 of the 3 were in Brawl, and Capcom (i.e. Megaman) was very requested last time, I wouldn't be TOO shocked if this happened, but it's probably unlikely this is the case. A guy can dream though.

What I think it really is: Capcom X Namco X Sega of some kind. *shrugs*

Two of the three? Namco Bandai owns Konami?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on February 22, 2012, 04:34:30 PM
Quote from: Neerb on February 22, 2012, 04:08:38 PM
Two of the three? Namco Bandai owns Konami?

*reads my previous comment* Massive amounts of brainfarts on my end. So just SEGA then. My bad. thanks for the correction.

Namco could still work rather well in Smash. But we'll see.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on February 23, 2012, 12:16:04 PM
Who from Bamco? Pacman? lol
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on February 23, 2012, 01:03:42 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on February 23, 2012, 12:16:04 PM
Who from Bamco? Pacman? lol

Why not? Pac-Man is a famous character, been on Nintendo a lot, has a lot of moves from the adventures games (which Tekken x Street Fighter is missing for some reason) so it could work just fine.

We could also settle on generic gundam since Bandai is part of that too. :P
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on February 23, 2012, 04:14:35 PM
Quote from: Nayrman on February 23, 2012, 01:03:42 PM
Why not? Pac-Man is a famous character, been on Nintendo a lot, has a lot of moves from the adventures games (which Tekken x Street Fighter is missing for some reason) so it could work just fine.

We could also settle on generic gundam since Bandai is part of that too. :P
That's probably because nobody cares about those adventure games. :P
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on February 23, 2012, 05:24:29 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on February 23, 2012, 04:14:35 PM
That's probably because nobody cares about those adventure games. :P

I thought they were pretty decent. And it's not like some characters don't have moves from less than stellar games...
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on February 25, 2012, 05:21:39 AM
*opens SwapNote*

*sees Aonuma's message*

O_o Is he actually teasing?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on February 25, 2012, 06:35:37 AM
What, the Zelda note?

It's not like they weren't gonna make anymore Zelda's. The question was when, not if. *shrugs*
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on February 25, 2012, 11:40:42 AM
Quote from: Nayrman on February 25, 2012, 06:35:37 AM
What, the Zelda note?

It's not like they weren't gonna make anymore Zelda's. The question was when, not if. *shrugs*
You didn't notice the mysteriously capitalized "N"? He said "New Legend of Zelda". That's what I meant by teasing.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on February 25, 2012, 08:07:40 PM
Yeah, and? My point is that here was always going to be a "new" zelda in the works. The question is when we'll hear about it, not if. So it's not surprising at all.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on February 25, 2012, 08:57:13 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on February 25, 2012, 05:21:39 AM
*opens SwapNote*

*sees Aonuma's message*

O_o Is he actually teasing?
Why do I not get these notes

Also, we've known that we'd get an original LoZ on the 3DS sometime real soon.



Then in all hopes, Majora's Mask 3D in a year or two. Maybe three.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on February 25, 2012, 10:38:04 PM
Quote from: Pennington on February 25, 2012, 08:57:13 PM
Why do I not get these notes
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Mona on February 25, 2012, 10:49:41 PM
I don't get them either. What the heck? Do I need to keep my 3DS on 24/7 or is it a region thing?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on February 26, 2012, 09:08:04 AM
Quote from: Nayrman on February 25, 2012, 08:07:40 PM
Yeah, and? My point is that here was always going to be a "new" zelda in the works. The question is when we'll hear about it, not if. So it's not surprising at all.
I mean that he seems to be implying that it'll be called New Legend of Zelda and be a 2D game, like New Super Mario Bros. Also that it'll be announced at GDC. Why else would he randomly send that message now and capitalize "New" in the middle of a sentence?

Quote from: Mona on February 25, 2012, 10:49:41 PM
Do I need to keep my 3DS on 24/7
Pretty much. Also, did you set up SpotPass for SwapNote?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on February 26, 2012, 01:13:09 PM
What do you know, I just got it today. Nice background; can we use that in our notes?

And I wouldn't read too much into it except "we will get a new Zelda eventually."
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on February 26, 2012, 01:50:44 PM
Quote from: Neerb on February 26, 2012, 01:13:09 PM
What do you know, I just got it today. Nice background; can we use that in our notes?

And I wouldn't read too much into it except "we will get a new Zelda eventually."
You think the capital N was an error? I highly doubt it, especially with GDC less than two weeks away. That was definitely a hint. You'll see very soon.

Besides, Zelda games are announced like clockwork. We never go more than a few months without knowing what's coming next.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Mona on February 26, 2012, 02:10:20 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on February 26, 2012, 09:08:04 AM
Pretty much. Also, did you set up SpotPass for SwapNote?

Yep. I've gotten other notes and whatnot just not the Zelda one. I suppose I can always check my little brother's SwapNote because he keeps his 3DS on all the time.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on February 26, 2012, 02:14:31 PM
Quote from: Mona on February 26, 2012, 02:10:20 PM
Yep. I've gotten other notes and whatnot just not the Zelda one. I suppose I can always check my little brother's SwapNote because he keeps his 3DS on all the time.
Did you get the one from Reggie?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Mona on February 26, 2012, 02:16:32 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on February 26, 2012, 02:14:31 PM
Did you get the one from Reggie?

Yes.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on February 26, 2012, 02:23:16 PM
I think it has to do with the fact you haven't unlocked the rest of SwapNote features by sending more letters. Is there anything special about that letter as in features?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on February 26, 2012, 08:28:36 PM
And just like that, I did in fact get that note today. I always leave my 3DS on too; actually I got other notes from Spotpass before I got this one, even though they were sent at a later date. (Aonuma's note actually slipped into the line with about 3 SpotPass notes to the right of it).

Must have just taken awhile for it to get to me.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: X-3 on February 27, 2012, 04:17:49 PM
Aonuma never finished the original LoZ and I think he disliked it or something so I have my doubts. A New Legend of Zelda with less plot and nagging and more exploring would be awesome though so I'll get my expectations unrealistically high for GDC and E3.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on February 27, 2012, 07:30:38 PM
Quote from: X-3 on February 27, 2012, 04:17:49 PM
Aonuma never finished the original LoZ and I think he disliked it or something so I have my doubts. A New Legend of Zelda with less plot and nagging and more exploring would be awesome though so I'll get my expectations unrealistically high for GDC and E3.
I'm thinking it would end up being more like ALttP than LoZ. I don't even know if I would pick up an LoZ1-like game unless it's cheap. Wandering around aimlessly isn't something I love.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on February 27, 2012, 09:30:53 PM
I hate Zelda 1 and 2, they're practically painful to play.

Zelda 1 remake could be pretty awesome, but it'd need a major aesthetic overhaul to make it modernly appealing, not to mention a plot with a cutscene or two wouldn't hurt, and it would definitely need a map or hint system or something because I wouldn't pay money to get lost in nothingness for 3 hours before putting it down and never playing it again.

Basically it would need to be a brand new Zelda with the original just acting as a blueprint to build it on. And I know, plenty of people beat it before me, and I'm just spoiled because my first was Ocarina of Time, but frankly the vast, vast majority of modern gamers are just like me and I don't think there are too many 80s gamers willing to pay for a visual upgrade of a game they memorized 30 years ago and have gotten free ports of non-stop since then.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on February 28, 2012, 07:36:10 AM
be careful guys you might hurt zeph's feelings
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on February 28, 2012, 08:12:06 AM
Quote from: Michio Kaku on February 28, 2012, 07:36:10 AM
be careful guys you might hurt zeph's feelings

I think you posted this on the wrong thread. Or does zeph just really love Zelda 1 & 2?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Doodle on February 28, 2012, 09:07:28 AM
I wouldn't mind a Zelda modeled after the original with a little more sense of direction
Just enough to have an idea of where I should be going. Not necessarily one specific place to go, but anywhere I'm able to go.
None of the BOMB EVERY TILE AND BURN EVERY BUSH from the original
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on February 28, 2012, 09:29:39 AM
Quote from: Neerb on February 28, 2012, 08:12:06 AM
I think you posted this on the wrong thread. Or does zeph just really love Zelda 1 & 2?

nope. right thread. idk the nes makes him jizz.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: zephilicious on February 28, 2012, 12:04:53 PM
Zelda 1 is intercourse ing great (both for its time, and as a hint at what the series would become, obviously if it were released today it would be a pretty poopty game)

Zelda 2 is poop and everyone knows it
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Doodle on February 28, 2012, 03:33:48 PM
Everyone seems to ride Zelda II's cock, but I thought it was a poopty direction for the series to take.
Now that I think about it, it's kind of like what Castlevania II is to its series.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on February 28, 2012, 08:26:20 PM
Quote from: Doodle on February 28, 2012, 03:33:48 PM
Everyone seems to ride Zelda II's cock, but I thought it was a poopty direction for the series to take.

Where the heck have you heard that? Everyone I've ever talked to about it agreed 2 was garbage. The only nice thing was the magic meter, which Twilight Princess apparently removed forever. I want magic back, dang it! I want spells and elemental arrows and all kinds of mystic stuff. The first three 3D games were decent enough with it...
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on February 28, 2012, 08:28:01 PM
"Congratulations! Your attacks have missed three times in a row in Find Mii!"

:|
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on February 28, 2012, 08:28:51 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on February 28, 2012, 08:28:01 PM
"Congratulations! Your attacks have missed three time in a row in Find Mii!"

:|
Is lucky being unlucky?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on February 28, 2012, 08:31:56 PM
Quote from: Neerb on February 28, 2012, 08:26:20 PM
Where the heck have you heard that? Everyone I've ever talked to about it agreed 2 was garbage. The only nice thing was the magic meter, which Twilight Princess apparently removed forever. I want magic back, dang it! I want spells and elemental arrows and all kinds of mystic stuff. The first three 3D games were decent enough with it...
I miss magic D:
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on February 29, 2012, 07:55:24 AM
I've honestly heard nothing but harsh criticism about Zelda II.

It has some of the best music in the series and that(and the fact that at the time I lacked an extensive game library) is what kept me playing it. The game has aged even worse than Zelda I. There's nothing fun about the combat, NPC's are annoying, and the world map tries too hard.

Also Link's sword looks like a dagger. Gay.

Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on March 01, 2012, 05:18:13 PM
Find Mii's music is way too epic for a Mii game.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8LbeJNtb3w&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUQ_6WDtXjs&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NA8HMfAkwc

I mean my god.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on March 01, 2012, 05:36:52 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on March 01, 2012, 05:18:13 PM
Find Mii's music is way too epic for a Mii game.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8LbeJNtb3w&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUQ_6WDtXjs&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NA8HMfAkwc

I mean my god.

You should hear the Ultimate Ghost (final battle) theme; freaking amazing.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on March 01, 2012, 06:40:25 PM
Why does the first one remind me of the Culex battle theme?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on March 01, 2012, 10:40:31 PM
http://www.nintendo.ca/3DSrebate/

Something tells me that 3DS is flopping in North America again...
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: X-3 on March 01, 2012, 10:46:52 PM
It's Canada only.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on March 02, 2012, 08:03:53 AM
Quote from: X-3 on March 01, 2012, 10:46:52 PM
It's Canada only.
True, but a bunch of retailers in the US cut the price to $150 in February for a short time. NoA apparently was behind that move. Also, it sold ~160,000 in January, which was the worst since the price cut. 3DS might end up like GameCube outside of Japan, in that it may only sell well during the holidays. Really, it's not like it has ANY known upcoming games that will sell systems other than the 2D Mario we know nothing about.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on March 02, 2012, 07:39:37 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on March 02, 2012, 08:03:53 AM
True, but a bunch of retailers in the US cut the price to $150 in February for a short time. NoA apparently was behind that move. Also, it sold ~160,000 in January, which was the worst since the price cut. 3DS might end up like GameCube outside of Japan, in that it may only sell well during the holidays. Really, it's not like it has ANY known upcoming games that will sell systems other than the 2D Mario we know nothing about.
If I didn't already have one I'd buy it for the R/S remakes.

Then again, that was back when the theory was that we'd get R/S remakes for the 3DS. Instead we got B/W 2 on a system everyone already has.

But yeah, if I didn't have a 3DS and they made R/S remakes for it, I'd be sold.

Aren't we supposed to get some Paper Mario 3DS?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on March 03, 2012, 08:43:52 AM
Quote from: Pennington on March 02, 2012, 07:39:37 PM
If I didn't already have one I'd buy it for the R/S remakes.

Then again, that was back when the theory was that we'd get R/S remakes for the 3DS. Instead we got B/W 2 on a system everyone already has.

But yeah, if I didn't have a 3DS and they made R/S remakes for it, I'd be sold.

Aren't we supposed to get some Paper Mario 3DS?
Yeah, but I'm not sure if that's a real system seller. I mean, 3DS is getting plenty of games to get it through the year (Paper Mario, Luigi's Mansion 2, Animal Crossing, Kingdom Hearts,and Mario Tennis come to  mind as titles that might help), but nothing moves units in the west like Pokemon. I'm really hoping that the reason they chose DS was for trading compatibility.

Also, RS sucks. There should just be an Emerald remake so we're not stuck with the poopty version of the story.

EDIT: Actually, there shouldn't be remakes at all for timeline reasons. Make new games with villains that aren't poopty eco-terrorists and rivals that don't suck ass.

COME AT ME BRO (again)
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on March 03, 2012, 06:07:07 PM
The remakes are imminent
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: X-3 on March 03, 2012, 06:24:59 PM
It's kinda strange seeing a demand for a remake of a GBA game. Guess I should get used to it.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on March 03, 2012, 06:26:21 PM
Quote from: Michio Kaku on March 03, 2012, 06:07:07 PM
The remakes are imminent
The timeline thing is an issue, though. Are they going to go all the way back to the FRLG/RSE year? Or are we going to have games in a generation that take place 10 years apart? I don't think it's inevitable. I think that new games where you can go to Hoenn are just as likely. (And would be a FAR better choice.)
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on March 05, 2012, 07:05:17 PM
*plays Find Mii*

*enters dark room*

*loses everyone (including two level 4s) due to there being no way to leave*

*hires wandering heroes and gets a white one on the second try*

:| ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on March 05, 2012, 07:11:15 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on March 05, 2012, 07:05:17 PM
*plays Find Mii*

*enters dark room*

*loses everyone (including two level 4s) due to there being no way to leave*

*hires wandering heroes and gets a white one on the second try*

:| ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME

FIVE STREET PASS CHARACTERS, ONE OF WHICH IS LEVEL 7.
ALMOST TWENTY PURCHASED CHARACTERS.
GONE.

Dark Room is the worst thing in a Nintendo game in recent memory.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on March 05, 2012, 07:48:56 PM
It's poor and extremely cheap game design, imo.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on March 05, 2012, 08:34:27 PM
Is there any conceivable reason to use Black magic? Ever? Most of them have actual purposes in a fight, and White is basically a plot device thanks to the dark room, but what scenario would Black be useful in?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on March 05, 2012, 09:45:34 PM
Quote from: Neerb on March 05, 2012, 08:34:27 PM
Is there any conceivable reason to use Black magic? Ever? Most of them have actual purposes in a fight, and White is basically a plot device thanks to the dark room, but what scenario would Black be useful in?
None, but there will probably be a super bright room at some point.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on March 06, 2012, 06:35:38 PM
I just met a StreetPass Mii with a white shirt. :|
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on March 06, 2012, 06:58:10 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on March 06, 2012, 06:35:38 PM
I just met a StreetPass Mii with a white shirt. :|
Me too.

But too bad you can't recruit StreetPass Miis in the first game.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on March 06, 2012, 07:38:12 PM
Quote from: NoiseHunterChris on March 06, 2012, 06:58:10 PM
Me too.

But too bad you can't recruit StreetPass Miis in the first game.

What? Do you mean the first time you play? Because I definitely used StreetPass Miis. What I still don't get is how SpotPassing Miis works...
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on March 06, 2012, 09:11:08 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on March 03, 2012, 08:43:52 AM
Also, RS sucks. There should just be an Emerald remake so we're not stuck with the poopty version of the story.
RS didn't suck at all, you just hated them because they weren't RBYGSC.

Emerald's story may have been infinitely better, but at least RS had a better story than DP. And RB.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on March 06, 2012, 09:42:22 PM
Quote from: Neerb on March 06, 2012, 07:38:12 PM
What? Do you mean the first time you play? Because I definitely used StreetPass Miis. What I still don't get is how SpotPassing Miis works...
The first Find Mii game does not let you recruit previously met StreetPass Miis. That's the one I was talking about.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on March 06, 2012, 09:52:04 PM
Quote from: NoiseHunterChris on March 06, 2012, 09:42:22 PM
The first Find Mii game does not let you recruit previously met StreetPass Miis. That's the one I was talking about.

Ah; I still haven't found all the hats to unlock Find Mii 2, so I didn't even know you could do that.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on March 07, 2012, 06:00:41 AM
Quote from: Pennington on March 06, 2012, 09:11:08 PM
RS didn't suck at all, you just hated them because they weren't RBYGSC.

Emerald's story may have been infinitely better, but at least RS had a better story than DP. And RB.
I agree that RS had a better story than RBY and GSC. That wasn't the biggest problem with them. They had poopty evil teams and horrible rivals. Emerald fixed the first part by having the conflict between them instead of having one "good" team and one "bad" team, plus it added more content that more than made up for the second part.

Other than the fact that Hoenn was actually affected by the awakening of the legendaries, the story in RS was worse than DP. DP had the better rival and the better villain by far. Granted, Cyrus and Barry weren't fully realized until Platinum, so I can see where you're coming from with your opinion as long as you're not insane enough to believe that RS had a better story than Platinum.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Tupin on March 07, 2012, 09:08:20 PM
I wonder if Theatrythm will be announced for a North American release anytime soon. I don't think Square-Enix has turned down a money making opportunity since the PS1...

Kid Icarus gets a game this month for the first time since 1991. I've seen some horrible looking character models, but hopefully it plays well.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on March 07, 2012, 09:48:29 PM
Quote from: Tupin on March 07, 2012, 09:08:20 PM
I wonder if Theatrythm will be announced for a North American release anytime soon. I don't think Square-Enix has turned down a money making opportunity since the PS1...

Kid Icarus gets a game this month for the first time since 1991. I've seen some horrible looking character models, but hopefully it plays well.
That game made so much bank in Japan that its localization is a given.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on March 07, 2012, 10:29:58 PM
Except they added FF Type-O music, which is the FF we never got.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on March 08, 2012, 07:13:25 PM
RE:R bombed in the US. Don't count on another Resident Evil for handhelds.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: X-3 on March 09, 2012, 05:48:35 PM
Proof? Last I read it was in the top 25 for last month. Exact sales haven't been seen yet.

edit: okay nevermind yeah it didn't do so hot
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on March 09, 2012, 06:33:49 PM
Such a shame, but it was a bad month overall for both hardware and software. Vita... :/ Still, I blame the lack of advertising.

At least both MK7 and SM3DL sold more than 100k each in February.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on March 09, 2012, 07:31:11 PM
How 'bout that Kid Icarus: Uprising?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on March 09, 2012, 08:27:29 PM
Quote from: Pennington on March 09, 2012, 07:31:11 PM
How 'bout that Kid Icarus short on Nintendo Video?
Fixed it for you.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on March 10, 2012, 06:46:03 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/ULCUY.jpg)

http://mynintendonews.com/2012/03/10/brand-new-donkey-kong-game-coming-to-nintendo-3ds/

A Nintendo leak? Holy intercourse . Someone just lost their job.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on March 10, 2012, 09:32:07 AM
Holy crap, the anime is finally here! Part one of six, anyway... Time to watch!

Also, who the heck cares about DK? Did no one notice that that "leaked" photo had Super Smash Bros 3D "Coming 2012" ?!?!?!?!?!?!?! That should either prove DK's fake or get us more excited about Smash.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on March 10, 2012, 10:34:52 AM
And what's that? Nintendo actually made a decent commercial for a game for the first time in like ever for Kid Icarus? Neat.

Yeah, I wouldn't be surprised if there was a DK game for the 3DS. As much as Nintendo would like to, they can't rely on Mario for everything every year, or the market gets way too saturated with that one product. DK, while not as big as Mario per se, at least has a name everyone knows, and works as a platformer in the same ways Mario does, so I can see that being a smart move on Nintendo's part. But if the game is actually real, we'll see.

I just don't get the "pre-order Smash 3DS!" stuff. C'mon guys, it's like saying I can place pre-orders on the next Mario platformer for the WiiU, yeah, we knew it was coming but at least wait until the game has been shown at least once.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on March 10, 2012, 11:04:40 AM
Quote from: Neerb on March 10, 2012, 09:32:07 AM
Holy crap, the anime is finally here! Part one of six, anyway... Time to watch!

Also, who the heck cares about DK? Did no one notice that that "leaked" photo had Super Smash Bros 3D "Coming 2012" ?!?!?!?!?!?!?! That should either prove DK's fake or get us more excited about Smash.
You've clearly never heard anything about DKCR's sales.

That said, yeah EB's lying for attention.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on March 10, 2012, 04:02:32 PM
The second part of Production I.G.'s Kid Icarus is here.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on March 10, 2012, 05:34:49 PM
Man, these are terrible; I expected more from I.G. Although, I guess it can partially be blamed on the mediocre voice-actors (I guess the ones from the actual game are busy?), not to mention that dubbing in cgi looks much more awkward than traditional anime. Of course, the animation doesn't even look good to begin with...

Hopefully the two Palutena shorts and the Medusa short are better; at least the actual game looks and sounds better.

Or, you know, maybe I'm just expecting too much from free 3-minute shorts...
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on March 10, 2012, 06:38:24 PM
I thought they were the same VAs, unless Johnny Yong Bosch and Laura Bailey are using different names.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on March 10, 2012, 07:32:30 PM
Quote from: NoiseHunterChris on March 09, 2012, 08:27:29 PM
Fixed it for you.
No you didn't.

I repeat:

How 'bout that Kid Icarus: Uprising?

Am I the only one excited for it?

Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on March 10, 2012, 06:46:03 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/ULCUY.jpg)

http://mynintendonews.com/2012/03/10/brand-new-donkey-kong-game-coming-to-nintendo-3ds/

A Nintendo leak? Holy intercourse . Someone just lost their job.
DK3D? IS THAT REAL? FUCKING GETTING IT ON RELEASE DAY AND NO ONE CAN STOP ME
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on March 10, 2012, 08:13:59 PM
Quote from: Pennington on March 10, 2012, 07:32:30 PM
No you didn't.

I repeat:

How 'bout that Kid Icarus: Uprising?

Am I the only one excited for it?
DK3D? IS THAT REAL? FUCKING GETTING IT ON RELEASE DAY AND NO ONE CAN STOP ME
Sorry, but it's fake. Technically, it's not confirmed fake, but EBGames is also taking pre-orders for "Kirby 3D", so they're probably just guessing games that will probably come someday and basically ripping people off with pre-orders. Also, look at the box next to it. If I had noticed that obvious BS, I wouldn't have posted this. >.>;
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on March 10, 2012, 08:27:58 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on March 10, 2012, 08:13:59 PM
Sorry, but it's fake. Technically, it's not confirmed fake, but EBGames is also taking pre-orders for "Kirby 3D", so they're probably just guessing games that will probably come someday and basically ripping people off with pre-orders. Also, look at the box next to it. If I had noticed that obvious BS, I wouldn't have posted this. >.>;
How incredibly lame. I was all excited for a "Donkey Kong 3D" too.

Nintendo/Retro Studios better make a DK3D anyway.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on March 10, 2012, 09:10:37 PM
Quote from: NoiseHunterChris on March 10, 2012, 06:38:24 PM
I thought they were the same VAs, unless Johnny Yong Bosch and Laura Bailey are using different names.

Johnny Yong Bosch and Tara Strong are Pit and Palutena in the upcoming game.
Antony Del Rio and Ali Hillis are Pit and Palutena in the two shorts that have been released so far.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on March 11, 2012, 05:00:20 AM
Quote from: Pennington on March 10, 2012, 08:27:58 PM
How incredibly lame. I was all excited for a "Donkey Kong 3D" too.

Nintendo/Retro Studios better make a DK3D anyway.
Since Retro has at least two teams and 3DS desperately needs IPs that will sell in the west, yes they should. As 3DS stands right now, it's going to sell like poop for a good portion of the year outside of Japan. Kid Icarus is probably going to flop due to bad word of mouth about the controls, so unless Paper Mario and Animal Crossing are going hit this summer, it's going to fall back to near where it was before the price drop.

Hey, Nintendo, Japan isn't the only country on Earth, you know!
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on March 11, 2012, 06:47:00 AM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on March 11, 2012, 05:00:20 AM
Since Retro has at least two teams and 3DS desperately needs IPs that will sell in the west, yes they should. As 3DS stands right now, it's going to sell like poop for a good portion of the year outside of Japan. Kid Icarus is probably going to flop due to bad word of mouth about the controls, so unless Paper Mario and Animal Crossing are going hit this summer, it's going to fall back to near where it was before the price drop.

Hey, Nintendo, Japan isn't the only country on Earth, you know!

(First off, I don't think Icarus will flop, just it won't be the massive seller Nintendo I think hopes it to be)

Of course it's not the only country on earth. In fact, we're a bigger market due to there being multiple times over Japan's population. Do they care? Not really. A lot of Japanese companies seem content to just give up on America and focus on winning Japan. Why? Mostly I think it has to do with two things. 1. Changing tastes of American gamers. Yeah, there is a section of us that will always be interested in our traditional games, or the weird Japanese stuff, but when the highest sellers are First Person Shooters (Which Japan notoriously seems to hate) and our RPG's like Skyrim are way more western in style than theirs, so it's hard to cater to both regions. The other is simply put there is a whole lot of competition from the west in terms of developers now. And I think they just don't want to compete with them. Easier to stick to Japan where they know the market much better than try making games for the west that aren't likely to sell in their home region. That is in addition to the fact that while not strictly true, American/western games tend to not do well in Japan, so the competition is far less fierce from outside your own country than it is here.

So yeah, while Nintendo, SEGA and a few with worldwide franchises will survive, the days of getting a good chunk of the Japanese releases is long gone, much to the detriment of the companies in my opinion. It's why I have the sneaky suspicion that sometime in the next 10-15 years Nintendo is either gonna have to release consoles only in Japan and stick to that region or finally have to go third party as these worldwide tech giants make systems so developers can release them wherever they want.

Anyway, feel free to talk back which I'm sure others will. @_@:;
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on March 11, 2012, 07:16:14 AM
Quote from: Nayrman on March 11, 2012, 06:47:00 AM
(First off, I don't think Icarus will flop, just it won't be the massive seller Nintendo I think hopes it to be)

Of course it's not the only country on earth. In fact, we're a bigger market due to there being multiple times over Japan's population. Do they care? Not really. A lot of Japanese companies seem content to just give up on America and focus on winning Japan. Why? Mostly I think it has to do with two things. 1. Changing tastes of American gamers. Yeah, there is a section of us that will always be interested in our traditional games, or the weird Japanese stuff, but when the highest sellers are First Person Shooters (Which Japan notoriously seems to hate) and our RPG's like Skyrim are way more western in style than theirs, so it's hard to cater to both regions. The other is simply put there is a whole lot of competition from the west in terms of developers now. And I think they just don't want to compete with them. Easier to stick to Japan where they know the market much better than try making games for the west that aren't likely to sell in their home region. That is in addition to the fact that while not strictly true, American/western games tend to not do well in Japan, so the competition is far less fierce from outside your own country than it is here.

So yeah, while Nintendo, SEGA and a few with worldwide franchises will survive, the days of getting a good chunk of the Japanese releases is long gone, much to the detriment of the companies in my opinion. It's why I have the sneaky suspicion that sometime in the next 10-15 years Nintendo is either gonna have to release consoles only in Japan and stick to that region or finally have to go third party as these worldwide tech giants make systems so developers can release them wherever they want.

Anyway, feel free to talk back which I'm sure others will. @_@:;
Actully, I think the "why" is simply that handhelds dominate Japan, while at the same time western third-parties don't support handhelds with anything substantial. The thing is that Nintendo has to try to get those Japanese games to come to the west faster and more frequently than they currently do.

And the vast majority of Nintendo's revenue comes from the west (which is why the strong yen is hurting them so much), so there's no chance that they'll abandon the west unless they plan to sell off like 70% of the company, and at that point they might as well just go third-party.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on March 11, 2012, 07:43:15 AM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on March 11, 2012, 07:16:14 AM
Actully, I think the "why" is simply that handhelds dominate Japan, while at the same time western third-parties don't support handhelds with anything substantial. The thing is that Nintendo has to try to get those Japanese games to come to the west faster and more frequently than they currently do.

And the vast majority of Nintendo's revenue comes from the west (which is why the strong yen is hurting them so much), so there's no chance that they'll abandon the west unless they plan to sell off like 70% of the company, and at that point they might as well just go third-party.

I still say they'll put less and less effort into the west over time at the very least. Even if the majority of their revenue comes from the west, their actions show how little they seem to care.

As far as handhelds go, I get how they're more popular overall there, but at the same time, Nintendo is still making consoles. If handhelds are so much bigger and where all the money is being made, why make a console at all? I still say it's also partially a competition issue. Was the 90's SNES/GEN war "hard fought"? Yeah, but at the same time you only had one other console to really worry about (No real competition from PC as that was an entirely different beast back then), and all the software competition wasn't as high. Few American developers were making anything of value for consoles. But with the internet making word of mouth more important, far more developers, PC/Steam gaming having more direct competition, I just think Nintendo wants no part of this, and would rather just deal with Japan except for the few sure fire bets like Mario and company.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on March 11, 2012, 01:59:58 PM
Quote from: Nayrman on March 11, 2012, 07:43:15 AM
I still say they'll put less and less effort into the west over time at the very least. Even if the majority of their revenue comes from the west, their actions show how little they seem to care.

As far as handhelds go, I get how they're more popular overall there, but at the same time, Nintendo is still making consoles. If handhelds are so much bigger and where all the money is being made, why make a console at all? I still say it's also partially a competition issue. Was the 90's SNES/GEN war "hard fought"? Yeah, but at the same time you only had one other console to really worry about (No real competition from PC as that was an entirely different beast back then), and all the software competition wasn't as high. Few American developers were making anything of value for consoles. But with the internet making word of mouth more important, far more developers, PC/Steam gaming having more direct competition, I just think Nintendo wants no part of this, and would rather just deal with Japan except for the few sure fire bets like Mario and company.

To be fair, it's mostly NoA that gets screwed and even then it's not really to any extreme. Saying that we only get sure fire bets is an exaggeration. I was mostly talking about them getting Japanese third-parties to get their games over here. With 3DS, the only Nintendo game with any question over whether or not it's coming to the US is Fire Emblem. Wii has been an issue with a number of games this generation, but beyond the few games that were missed saying that they might as well ditch consoles and stick to Japan is blowing it out of proportion. At least wait to see what they've got going with Wii U before making comments like that.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on March 11, 2012, 04:23:02 PM
Don't do only sure fire bets? I dunno, have you seen the insane amounts of Mario we've been getting the last number of years, and even then a few of the other games have been in the exact same style? (DKCR and Return to Dreamland are 2D multiplayer rehashes of what's already been done). So yeah, I'd say Nintendo has been very "sure fire bets" lately.

Fire Emblem is what I'm worried about. If we get it, I think we have reason to hope for a while. If it doesn't, I think we'll be getting the same old stuff from Nintendo after a while. The Wii was a massive predictor of what I'm talking about. Why must it take a year plus of fans demanding games to get anything for a completely dry console to appear? Yes, the WiiU is a major reason for that but at the same time, complete disregard for a lot of possible international releases really worries me about the future.

I wouldn't say blowing out of proportion. The Wii had a great start then completely fell apart at the halfway point or so. The WiiU will be the ultimate factor in this yes, but at the same time, they're beyond far behind in a lot of things they're saying they are going to do. And to be honest, with past experience with things such as memory, online interactions, ports/3rd party involvement (That isn't skin deep) and so on I can't really side with Nintendo on this one until they prove they can actually do things.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on March 11, 2012, 05:07:10 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on March 11, 2012, 05:00:20 AM
Since Retro has at least two teams and 3DS desperately needs IPs that will sell in the west, yes they should. As 3DS stands right now, it's going to sell like poop for a good portion of the year outside of Japan. Kid Icarus is probably going to flop due to bad word of mouth about the controls, so unless Paper Mario and Animal Crossing are going hit this summer, it's going to fall back to near where it was before the price drop.

Hey, Nintendo, Japan isn't the only country on Earth, you know!
I still don't think Kid Icarus will flop, even though I hear a lot of whining and whining about the controls, especially from left-handed people who claim to be unable to play it completely.

Which, to me, seems like a lot of unnecessary whining. There is no way in hell that it'll be impossible for left-handers, and if they're so upset about it they can just get a Circle Pad Pro.

But seriously, I've heard whining like "If you can't make the controls work for both, don't release the game at all." What people need to realize is that left-handedness is first of all a minority. Second, the 3DS is asymmetrical; the circle pad is only on the left, and ABXY is only on the right. That shouldn't have to be different. You honestly can't expect anyone to not want to work with the controls the way they are just to please the remaining 10% of the population.

Seriously, though, I'm strongly right-handed, but I could easily get used to playing something using my left as the dominant hand. It's a handheld video game, nothing's going to be that difficult, control-wise.



The only reason it could theoretically not do so well is all the whining. If people would just suck it up and keep their mouths shut, it would do perfectly fine.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on March 12, 2012, 01:52:57 PM
Quote from: Nayrman on March 11, 2012, 04:23:02 PM
Don't do only sure fire bets? I dunno, have you seen the insane amounts of Mario we've been getting the last number of years, and even then a few of the other games have been in the exact same style? (DKCR and Return to Dreamland are 2D multiplayer rehashes of what's already been done). So yeah, I'd say Nintendo has been very "sure fire bets" lately.

Fire Emblem is what I'm worried about. If we get it, I think we have reason to hope for a while. If it doesn't, I think we'll be getting the same old stuff from Nintendo after a while. The Wii was a massive predictor of what I'm talking about. Why must it take a year plus of fans demanding games to get anything for a completely dry console to appear? Yes, the WiiU is a major reason for that but at the same time, complete disregard for a lot of possible international releases really worries me about the future.

I wouldn't say blowing out of proportion. The Wii had a great start then completely fell apart at the halfway point or so. The WiiU will be the ultimate factor in this yes, but at the same time, they're beyond far behind in a lot of things they're saying they are going to do. And to be honest, with past experience with things such as memory, online interactions, ports/3rd party involvement (That isn't skin deep) and so on I can't really side with Nintendo on this one until they prove they can actually do things.

If you can name me a company that doesn't put out mostly games that they know will sell, I'll eat a sweaty sock. :/ That's how this business works. They either have huge games that are sure sellers, or small games made for a quick buck.

As for Fire Emblem, it has at least already been confirmed for Europe. (BTW, I noticed that you seem to be treating "international" as synonymous with North America. WTF?) I'm not too worried about it getting an NA release, though. The only reason there's any doubt about it coming is due to the fact that the FE3 remake didn't come here. If something like Spirit Camera can get a US release, however, FE is practically a sure thing.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on March 21, 2012, 02:45:50 PM
*is having fun tearing through rooms in Find Mii 2*

*enters bright room right after losing black shirt Mii due to a miss*

......................................................................


ha

haha


HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

*shoots 3DS, then shoots self in head*
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on March 21, 2012, 03:40:47 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on March 21, 2012, 02:45:50 PM
*is having fun tearing through rooms in Find Mii 2*

*enters bright room right after losing black shirt Mii due to a miss*

......................................................................


ha

haha


HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

*shoots 3DS, then shoots self in head*

(http://gifsoup.com/webroot/animatedgifs/897267_o.gif)
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on March 21, 2012, 09:43:32 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on March 21, 2012, 02:45:50 PM
*is having fun tearing through rooms in Find Mii 2*

*enters bright room right after losing black shirt Mii due to a miss*

......................................................................


ha

haha


HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

*shoots 3DS, then shoots self in head*
*Shows off StreetPass Black Mii*
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on March 22, 2012, 03:36:41 AM
Quote from: NoiseHunterChris on March 21, 2012, 09:43:32 PM
*Shows off StreetPass Black Mii*
I bought a black one to darken the room already.

But if this happens again, some kid in Africa is going to get a Zelda Edition 3DS.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on March 22, 2012, 11:02:16 AM
We're getting Theathrythm after all! *Cheers*

http://www.siliconera.com/2012/03/22/theatrhythm-final-fantasy-announced-for-summer-release-in-useu/ (http://www.siliconera.com/2012/03/22/theatrhythm-final-fantasy-announced-for-summer-release-in-useu/)
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on March 22, 2012, 12:08:26 PM
The only FF I've played is VII, which I own on PS3 and have barely even started since I bought it two or three years ago, so I suppose I'm not terribly interested. Still, [3]DS rhythm titles are awesome, and FF has good music, so it looks humorously fun. Also, it gives me hope for Fire Emblem Awakening and Monster Hunter 4.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on March 22, 2012, 02:12:35 PM
Quote from: The True Nicolas Cage on March 22, 2012, 12:08:26 PM
The only FF I've played is VII, which I own on PS3 and have barely even started since I bought it two or three years ago, so I suppose I'm not terribly interested. Still, [3]DS rhythm titles are awesome, and FF has good music, so it looks humorously fun. Also, it gives me hope for Fire Emblem Awakening and Monster Hunter 4.
You are aware of the fact that each of those games are made by different companies, right? The only thing they have in common is their system, so it really doesn't make sense to link them like that. They're not even the same genre. :/
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on March 23, 2012, 06:16:57 PM
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=467619
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on March 23, 2012, 06:18:54 PM
For one thing, that totally explains the "Nintendo Network" icon on the KIU box that I had no idea the significance of.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: JrDude on March 24, 2012, 08:37:12 PM
I finally got games. I've had it since last year and JUST got my first (2) games.
Mario Kart 7, which I just beat every cup on 50cc with 3 stars (first try, except Mushroom and Koopa cup I got only 2 somehow)
And LoZ: OoT 3DS, which hasn't been played yet.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on March 24, 2012, 08:41:50 PM
Quote from: JrDude 益 on March 24, 2012, 08:37:12 PM
I finally got games. I've had it since last year and JUST got my first (2) games.
Mario Kart 7, which I just beat every cup on 50cc with 3 stars (first try, except Mushroom and Koopa cup I got only 2 somehow)
And LoZ: OoT 3DS, which hasn't been played yet.

Well, it's Ocarina of Time, you know what you're getting.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on March 24, 2012, 09:36:12 PM
Quote from: Nayrman on March 24, 2012, 08:41:50 PM
Well, it's Ocarina of Time, you know what you're getting.
But Master Quest makes it worth a lot more.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on March 25, 2012, 08:39:01 AM
Quote from: NoiseHunterChris on March 24, 2012, 09:36:12 PM
But Master Quest makes it worth a lot more.

Eh, I suppose. *has the Wind Waker pre-order disc with Master Quest on it* XP
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on March 25, 2012, 10:27:07 AM
Quote from: Nayrman on March 25, 2012, 08:39:01 AM
Eh, I suppose. *has the Wind Waker pre-order disc with Master Quest on it* XP
And we have the facts that it's prettier and randomly mirrored for good measure. Oh, and the better item interface.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on March 25, 2012, 10:39:31 AM
Quote from: Nayrman on March 25, 2012, 08:39:01 AM
Eh, I suppose. *has the Wind Waker pre-order disc with Master Quest on it* XP
But that doesn't have a mirrored world or double damage.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on March 25, 2012, 01:43:27 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on March 25, 2012, 10:39:31 AM
But that doesn't have a mirrored world or double damage.

Yeah, I suppose.  Just as someone who has  this game so many times over the versions start to feel superfluous to me sometimes. XP
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on March 27, 2012, 01:43:32 PM
If any of you see a flying Zelda 3DS pass by, it's probably mine.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: zephilicious on March 27, 2012, 02:09:39 PM
Ocarina is perfect, arbitrarily messing it up just to make it 'harder' is not much of a benefit.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on March 27, 2012, 05:15:06 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on March 27, 2012, 01:43:32 PM
If any of you see a flying Zelda 3DS pass by, it's probably mine.
What do you mean by that?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on March 27, 2012, 06:19:12 PM
Quote from: NoiseHunterChris on March 27, 2012, 05:15:06 PM
What do you mean by that?

Either he dropped it while skydiving or he's still playing Find Mii (aka "Super Nintendo Hates You RPG).
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on March 27, 2012, 06:22:57 PM
They missed like 10 times in a row. >_>; On top of that, I saved Reggie in the Mii maker before using him.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on March 27, 2012, 06:56:59 PM
There's no freaking way I'm gonna find all those hats; the puzzle pieces in the StreetPass puzzle game or the trophies in Kid Icarus: Uprising are much better uses of my coins than hopelessly tossing coins at an RPG that clearly hates me (unless Pit's Head Wreath is a hat, in which case I may have to play til I find it).

I wish Find Mii 2 became available as soon as you beat the first one; this is like not being able to play Skyward Sword until you collect every piece of heart in Spirit Tracks.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on March 28, 2012, 02:02:34 PM
My attacks actually hit today... but six of the people I StreetPassed today were people I hadn't met before. lol. At least I got up to the final boss, though I'll obviously still need 2-3 more playthroughs to get everything.

Also, you don't need any coins for Find Mii I other than maybe the dark room, and you'll probably only need about 20 coins per playthrough in Find Mii II. I don't use coins for the puzzles because the ~30 pieces I get per week from StreetPass are enough until I get all of the hats.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on April 01, 2012, 11:07:48 AM
Woohoo, I actually unlocked Find Mii II! I didn't realize that so many of those blank hat spots were for Find Mii II... also, my Mii's children are absolutely terrifying.

Now I just need some coins so I can actually play the thing.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Mona on April 01, 2012, 01:11:51 PM
Quote from: The True Nicolas Cage on April 01, 2012, 11:07:48 AM
also, my Mii's children are absolutely terrifying.


Yeah. I'm still wondering how my children ended up with blonde hair and black eyebrows.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on April 01, 2012, 01:16:59 PM
I was stuck with a laugh full of nervousness and terror for like 5 minutes after seeing them. They both looked like blonde black guys that got a sex change into girls, then back into guys, then back into girls.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on April 05, 2012, 09:57:15 AM
I can use the 3D while lying down now. I'm really getting used to it!
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on April 05, 2012, 10:02:58 AM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on April 05, 2012, 09:57:15 AM
I can use the 3D while lying down now. I'm really getting used to it!

Playing Kid Icarus Uprising like that yet?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on April 05, 2012, 10:40:24 AM
Quote from: The True Nicolas Cage on April 05, 2012, 10:02:58 AM
Playing Kid Icarus Uprising like that yet?
I don't have that. $40 is a lot for me.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on April 05, 2012, 11:32:12 AM
(http://www.abload.de/img/0016qcpc.gif)

Wow, Japan. 3DS outselling V ita 10:1...
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on April 05, 2012, 11:44:11 AM
(http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n573/AuraChannelerChris/HNI_0003-1.jpg)

Looks like my GameStop has a release date sheet for these 3DS games.

We can cross out some of them, though.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Mona on April 05, 2012, 11:56:30 AM
Silly Gamestop.
I'm pretty darn sure that Animal Crossing, Luigi's Mansion 2, and Paper Mario are not all coming out on the same day.
Also, Kingdom Hearts 3D is supposed to come out earlier than that.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on April 05, 2012, 05:03:29 PM
I'm still hoping desperately that Luigi's Mansion 2 and Paper Mario 3D come out earlier than that.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on April 06, 2012, 07:54:30 AM
Fuck that August is perfect
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on April 09, 2012, 12:38:32 PM
This is totally not an awesome ad.

Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on April 20, 2012, 08:01:42 AM
http://www.siliconera.com/2012/04/19/the-next-nintendo-direct-presentation-is-this-weekend/

A new Nintendo Direct is scheduled this weekend in Japan. We're most likely getting one ourselves around that time by Reggie, too.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on April 20, 2012, 03:28:40 PM
Quote from: NoiseHunterChris on April 20, 2012, 08:01:42 AM
http://www.siliconera.com/2012/04/19/the-next-nintendo-direct-presentation-is-this-weekend/

A new Nintendo Direct is scheduled this weekend in Japan. We're most likely getting one ourselves around that time by Reggie, too.
Or just tweets. lol.

Japan ND is in 4.5 hours from time of posting.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on April 20, 2012, 09:01:07 PM
Update on the 25th adds folders and patches. Yes, Mario Kart is getting a patch.

New Super Mario Bros. 2 in August

Kirby 20th anniversary collection for Wii

Other stuff I missed due to falling asleep.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on April 20, 2012, 09:02:56 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on April 20, 2012, 09:01:07 PM
Update on the 25th adds folders and patches. Yes, Mario Kart is getting a patch.

New Super Mario Bros. 2 in August

Kirby 20th anniversary collection for Wii

Other stuff I missed due to falling asleep.

Sounds awesome; I wonder what other stuff there was...

Also, what "folders?" And why does MK need a patch? And what's in the Kirby anniversary?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on April 20, 2012, 09:20:32 PM
Quote from: The True Nicolas Cage on April 20, 2012, 09:02:56 PM
Sounds awesome; I wonder what other stuff there was...

Also, what "folders?" And why does MK need a patch? And what's in the Kirby anniversary?
Basically, you can create folders to store apps. For example, make a folder for DSiWare games only or something.

MK patch? Good bye, Maka Wuhu glitches (assuming they're addressing those glitches)!
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on April 20, 2012, 09:23:21 PM
On the Japanese front, we have...

1) Two Pokemon apps: the clamored National Pokedex 3D app and the AR Pokemon app that lets you transfer Pokemon you find in there to Black & White 2. Oh, you need to fork some bucks for those, though.

2) Animal Crossing is coming this Fall to Japan.

3) Alongside the Kirby Anniversary, Japan is getting 3D Classics: Kirby's Dream Land.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on April 20, 2012, 09:28:12 PM
Quote from: NoiseHunterChris on April 20, 2012, 09:23:21 PM
On the Japanese front, we have...

1) Two Pokemon apps: the clamored National Pokedex 3D app and the AR Pokemon app that lets you transfer Pokemon you find in there to Black & White 2. Oh, you need to fork some bucks for those, though.

2) Animal Crossing is coming this Fall to Japan.

3) Alongside the Kirby Anniversary, Japan is getting 3D Classics: Kirby's Dream Land.

Heck yeah to the first part, but "what" to the second. "Lets you transfer Pokemon you find there to Black & White 2?" What, like you can just get instant Pokemon now?

Also, good and bad news. Good news is that Marth is playable in the DLC for Fire Emblem: Awakening.

The bad news is the very end of the video... where it shows two dates... now, I can't read Japanese, but it seems to me that this is Day 2 DLC, meaning Nintendo's first ever venture into DLC will already be just like the various 3rd parties. Oh well, better than no DLC... maybe...
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on April 20, 2012, 09:43:09 PM
Marth is "Day 2 DLC," but he's free for the first two months I believe. More of an early buyer bonus, really.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on April 21, 2012, 06:41:31 AM
1. Marth looks cool. Hope they do the same early adopter free bonus thing for when they release it here. I was already going to get the game but still. It'd be nice.

2. Kirby collection. Woo. Wonder what games they'll have on it, but let's hope they don't pull a Mario anniversary and miss out on things that really SHOULD be there.

3. Pokemon apps. eh.

4. Oh look, ANOTHER shameless rehash of a Mario game. I am getting so SICK of these. Where is my F-Zero? Star Fox? (That isn't a remake) Or how about a new IP? Something? I am getting beyond tired of traveling down "memory lane" despite the fact that memory lane seems to be the only road in Mario's town nowadays. What's that? The Raccoon suit is back? Well la dee da you already played that nostalgia card just last year! Ugh. This is stupid.... really stupid. Don't care.... want something that's actually new..... Blech.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on April 21, 2012, 08:03:05 AM
Didn't Nintendo recently say that a new F-Zero was being "considered"?

I could have sworn I read that somewhere.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on April 21, 2012, 08:05:23 AM
Quote from: Z on April 21, 2012, 08:03:05 AM
Didn't Nintendo recently say that a new F-Zero was being "considered"?

I could have sworn I read that somewhere.

Miyamoto mentioned it in passing, but no confirmation either way. He basically said the WiiU seems like a decent time to do it, because the Wii's graphics and technology were admittedly kind of crap and they'd essentially just be making F-Zero GX 2 if they did another. Doesn't mean they ARE going to do an F-Zero for the WiiU, just that it's more likely compared to the no show on the Wii.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on April 21, 2012, 08:19:04 AM
Hell, I'd buy it. Especially if the online was, you know, done right.

I've always favored F-Zero over Mario Kart.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on April 21, 2012, 09:08:43 AM
They released 2-3 new IPs on the eShop just in the past few months...

Also, you would think that they would save a big new IP for E3 anyway. Plus, 3DS is still selling badly outside of Japan, and the only handheld games that really sell in the west have either "Mario" or "Pokemon" in the title.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on April 21, 2012, 03:47:46 PM
They made two new games all on their own? Wow, I'm amazed they'd put ANY resources into a DL game. Would've been nice to know about those. @_@;;

And I know from a business perspective why it's nothing but Mario and Pokemon. However, as a gamer I don't care. I'm tired of the same darn games over and over again and the news of yet another "New" Mario game bores me to tears.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on April 21, 2012, 04:04:14 PM
I actually don't really mind new Mario games as long as they bring new things to the table.

NSMB2 however, doesn't seem to do anything of the sort, and I guess that's the point. It's a throwback game. I get it.

So I guess I'll be waiting for Mario Wii U.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on April 21, 2012, 04:19:54 PM
Quote from: Z on April 21, 2012, 04:04:14 PM
I actually don't really mind new Mario games as long as they bring new things to the table.

NSMB2 however, doesn't seem to do anything of the sort, and I guess that's the point. It's a throwback game. I get it.

So I guess I'll be waiting for Mario Wii U.

I just don't get the point of a throwback game when over half of the Mario platformers since the DS launched have been nothing but throwbacks.

Mario 64 DS (Port), New Super Mario Bros. New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Mario 3D Land

compared to

Galaxy 1 and 2

This should, at best, be a once a console generation thing. Not a constant "get out of jail free" card on a yearly basis when Nintendo wants to ship more console units... *sighs*
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on April 21, 2012, 04:25:58 PM
New Super Mario Bros. sold like crack so I can't say I'm surprised.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on April 21, 2012, 04:32:37 PM
Quote from: Z on April 21, 2012, 04:25:58 PM
New Super Mario Bros. sold like crack so I can't say I'm surprised.

Again, from a business standpoint, I get it completely. As a consumer standpoint who has been a longtime gamer, I'm frustrated as all get out because I know I've basically already played this game to death. Before it's even come out.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Tupin on April 21, 2012, 05:55:33 PM
Anything new on Luigi's Mansion 2 or the American release of Animal Crossing?

The Kirby re-release is going to be lazy unless it includes them all up to and including Air Ride. As for New Super Mario Bros. 2, I kind of wish it were a modern re-imagining of the American Super Mario Bros. 2, though I'll admit, I haven't really been captivated by recent non-Galaxy Mario games.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on April 22, 2012, 07:43:55 PM
Quote from: NoiseHunterChris on April 20, 2012, 09:20:32 PM
Basically, you can create folders to store apps. For example, make a folder for DSiWare games only or something.

MK patch? Good bye, Maka Wuhu glitches (assuming they're addressing those glitches)!
From what I heard/thought of, you'll be forced to download the MK7 patch when you connect to Wi-Fi on that game, and it will fix any respawn glitches (the most notable of which is in Maka Wuhu)

Also, folders: yes.

National Pokedex 3D: Really? YES!
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: JrDude on April 22, 2012, 10:26:47 PM
Can someone explain to me?
Recently, in Mario Kart 7, I beat Special Cup in Mirror, and got the first place trophy, but didn't get a star. More recently, I tried again, bombed Rainbow Road and got 4th in the overall score, and got a star (thus getting my poopty golden wheels). Can someone explain how that worked..?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on April 23, 2012, 04:07:31 AM
Quote from: Kayo on April 22, 2012, 07:43:55 PM
From what I heard/thought of, you'll be forced to download the MK7 patch when you connect to Wi-Fi on that game, and it will fix any respawn glitches (the most notable of which is in Maka Wuhu)

Also, folders: yes.

National Pokedex 3D: Really? YES!

$15 :|
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on April 23, 2012, 07:41:32 AM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on April 23, 2012, 04:07:31 AM
$15 :|
Think of it this way. The money will be used to create more games.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on April 23, 2012, 07:43:21 AM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on April 23, 2012, 04:07:31 AM
$15 :|

Even Kayo might think twice before buying if it actually costs that much.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on April 23, 2012, 08:32:29 AM
I just wish someone would make a Pokedex Android app. I mean, you'd think it would have been done a hundred times by now, but I can't find one anywhere on the store. A 3DS Pokedex app, while official and nice-looking, is not at all practical, especially given that you can't access it during a game.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: zephilicious on April 23, 2012, 08:42:01 AM
Quote from: The True Nicolas Cage on April 23, 2012, 08:32:29 AM
I just wish someone would make a Pokedex Android app. I mean, you'd think it would have been done a hundred times by now, but I can't find one anywhere on the store. A 3DS Pokedex app, while official and nice-looking, is not at all practical, especially given that you can't access it during a game.
several exist, nintendo had them pulled from the market
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on April 23, 2012, 12:13:25 PM
Quote from: JrDude 益 on April 22, 2012, 10:26:47 PM
Can someone explain to me?
Recently, in Mario Kart 7, I beat Special Cup in Mirror, and got the first place trophy, but didn't get a star. More recently, I tried again, bombed Rainbow Road and got 4th in the overall score, and got a star (thus getting my poopty golden wheels). Can someone explain how that worked..?
You sucked hard, even though you got first place. You drove off-road a lot, maybe to perform shortcuts. That still lowers your ranking.

More recently, you stayed on the road more. Not being in first all the time helped you avoid some enemy fire. Didn't help you do as great, you didn't get in first, but you executed expert driving skill. Maybe.

Quote from: Z on April 23, 2012, 07:43:21 AM
Even Kayo might think twice before buying if it actually costs that much.
Not more expensive than the big, clunky, Strategy guide/Pokedex books you can buy which you'd only really buy for the Pokedex.

Also, I don't think the price will be the same here. Things seem to be more expensive in Japan, even after doing currency conversions. Maybe around 1,000 3DS Points or whatever they're called.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on April 23, 2012, 12:24:30 PM
Quote from: Kayo on April 23, 2012, 12:13:25 PM
Maybe around 1,000 3DS Points or whatever they're called.
It's called dollars.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on April 23, 2012, 12:26:51 PM
Quote from: NoiseHunterChris on April 23, 2012, 12:24:30 PM
It's called dollars.
...You're right, the eShop gives them in dollar amounts now. Not like the Wii with its "Wii Points".
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on April 23, 2012, 07:48:16 PM
Theatrhythm: 6,090 yen
KH3D: 6,090 yen
Code of Princess: 6,090 yen
Tales of the Abyss: 6,090 yen
RE: Revelations: 5,990 yen
Senran Kagura: 5,980 yen
Kid Icarus: 5,800 yen
Fire Emblem: 4,800 yen
Ocarina of Time: 4,800 yen

With crazy prices like these, I think it's safe to say the upgraded Pokedex won't be so costly.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on April 23, 2012, 08:55:10 PM
Quote from: NoiseHunterChris on April 23, 2012, 07:48:16 PM
Theatrhythm: 6,090 yen
KH3D: 6,090 yen
Code of Princess: 6,090 yen
Tales of the Abyss: 6,090 yen
RE: Revelations: 5,990 yen
Senran Kagura: 5,980 yen
Kid Icarus: 5,800 yen
Fire Emblem: 4,800 yen
Ocarina of Time: 4,800 yen

With crazy prices like these, I think it's safe to say the upgraded Pokedex won't be so costly.

Handheld games are more expensive at retail in Japan because handhelds dominate the market. However, eShop prices are different. They've all closely followed the (false) 100 yen = $1 rule as far as I know.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on April 24, 2012, 12:10:38 PM
Quote from: NoiseHunterChris on April 23, 2012, 07:48:16 PM
Theatrhythm: 6,090 yen
KH3D: 6,090 yen
Code of Princess: 6,090 yen
Tales of the Abyss: 6,090 yen
RE: Revelations: 5,990 yen
Senran Kagura: 5,980 yen
Kid Icarus: 5,800 yen
Fire Emblem: 4,800 yen
Ocarina of Time: 4,800 yen

With crazy prices like these, I think it's safe to say the upgraded Pokedex won't be so costly.
This is pretty much the point I'm trying to make. 5,800 yen in today's rates is about $71. (Holy hell has that changed int he past two years). That's what they pay for KIU in Japan, compared to our $40. It's insane.

I just don't think they'll hold the Pokedex 3D at such a high price in the West.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on April 24, 2012, 07:02:46 PM
FYI, the update came earlier than expected. You can start updating your 3DS now.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on April 26, 2012, 04:01:18 AM
In Japan, Fire Emblem: Awakening had the second biggest opening in the history of the series. Over 247k.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on April 26, 2012, 08:22:21 AM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on April 26, 2012, 04:01:18 AM
In Japan, Fire Emblem: Awakening had the second biggest opening in the history of the series. Over 247k.

That's good to hear. Maybe give Nintendo some incentive to stop relying on Mario for every little thing when they need a decent sale.

Also, updated my 3DS. Folders are so darn convenient with all my ambassador games just floating around...
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on April 26, 2012, 09:59:52 AM
For the "Nintendo 3DS," its hardware has been sold below cost because of its significant price cut in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012. However, Nintendo expects to cease selling it below cost by the middle of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013.

Don't know if this good or bad.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on April 26, 2012, 10:35:52 AM
Quote from: NoiseHunterChris on April 26, 2012, 09:59:52 AM
For the "Nintendo 3DS," its hardware has been sold below cost because of its significant price cut in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012. However, Nintendo expects to cease selling it below cost by the middle of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013.

Don't know if this good or bad.

Good. It means that they'll stop losing money on each 3DS sold
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on April 26, 2012, 04:27:23 PM
He was more than likely wondering if this means we'd see a price increase.

Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on April 26, 2012, 06:40:34 PM
Quote from: Z on April 26, 2012, 04:27:23 PM
He was more than likely wondering if this means we'd see a price increase.
No, of course not. it's not even selling that well outside of Japan.

On another note, NSMB2 will be available both at retail and on the eShop. I think the retail version also gets you a digital copy, but I'm not sure.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on April 26, 2012, 06:47:27 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on April 26, 2012, 06:40:34 PM
No, of course not. it's not even selling that well outside of Japan.

On another note, NSMB2 will be available both at retail and on the eShop. I think the retail version also gets you a digital copy, but I'm not sure.

Where did you read that? I still prefer physical copies, but we'll see if I even get this game... for a variety of reasons.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on April 26, 2012, 06:58:32 PM
Quote from: Nayrman on April 26, 2012, 06:47:27 PM
Where did you read that? I still prefer physical copies, but we'll see if I even get this game... for a variety of reasons.

Nintendo's investor meeting.

... Also, Fire Emblem is staying in Japan. >___________________________________>
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on April 26, 2012, 07:06:21 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on April 26, 2012, 06:58:32 PM
Nintendo's investor meeting.

... Also, Fire Emblem is staying in Japan. >___________________________________>

Great, another kick in the balls from Nintendo. I WOULD'VE gotten Fire Emblem day 1. I love the series and it's finally something different for the handheld that isn't Kid Icarus (which was great, I'm just saying ASIDE from that) and isn't more Mario bullpoop. Yet now we're getting more Mario, but no Fire Emblem.

Fuck Nintendo so hard right now... E3 better impress...
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on April 26, 2012, 07:08:47 PM
http://ds.ign.com/articles/122/1223721p1.html (http://ds.ign.com/articles/122/1223721p1.html)

Wait, according to a few places (I'm just linking to this one), Nintendo registered a Fire Emblem domain name. Hopefully that means it IS coming over here. Please, give me something not Mario related to play for my 3DS this year. @_@;;
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on April 26, 2012, 07:18:29 PM
Quote from: Nayrman on April 26, 2012, 07:08:47 PM
http://ds.ign.com/articles/122/1223721p1.html (http://ds.ign.com/articles/122/1223721p1.html)

Wait, according to a few places (I'm just linking to this one), Nintendo registered a Fire Emblem domain name. Hopefully that means it IS coming over here. Please, give me something not Mario related to play for my 3DS this year. @_@;;

That doesn't mean anything, unfortunately.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on April 26, 2012, 07:19:57 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on April 26, 2012, 07:18:29 PM
That doesn't mean anything, unfortunately.

I know, but at least it's something. Where did you hear they weren't? Did they specifically say "We're not going to bring it over"? I at least want to hold out hope Nintendo isn't that stupid and money grubbing.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on April 26, 2012, 07:24:08 PM
Quote from: Nayrman on April 26, 2012, 07:19:57 PM
I know, but at least it's something. Where did you hear they weren't? Did they specifically say "We're not going to bring it over"? I at least want to hold out hope Nintendo isn't that stupid and money grubbing.

In addition, regarding “Fire Emblem Kakusei” (Japanese title), which was released last week in Japan, its initial sales figure reached the record-high in the series since the GameBoy Advance and we have received a lot of messages from the Club Nintendo members that they bought a game from the series after a long interval. Although we have not decided on a plan to release it overseas, we hope to further increase its sales.

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/library/events/120427/03.html
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on April 26, 2012, 07:25:26 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on April 26, 2012, 06:40:34 PM
No, of course not. it's not even selling that well outside of Japan.
If not that, what DOES it mean?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on April 26, 2012, 07:27:08 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on April 26, 2012, 07:24:08 PM
In addition, regarding "Fire Emblem Kakusei" (Japanese title), which was released last week in Japan, its initial sales figure reached the record-high in the series since the GameBoy Advance and we have received a lot of messages from the Club Nintendo members that they bought a game from the series after a long interval. Although we have not decided on a plan to release it overseas, we hope to further increase its sales.

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/library/events/120427/03.html

Ok, so it's still somewhat open. I still don't get why they wouldn't. If the franchise had record sales for a franchise, surely the smart move is to NOT release it outside of Japan! Only Nintendo would do something like that. Ugh.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on April 26, 2012, 07:29:01 PM
Quote from: Kayo on April 26, 2012, 07:25:26 PM
If not that, what DOES it mean?

It means that tech gets cheaper to make as time passes and it sells more.

Quote from: Nayrman on April 26, 2012, 07:27:08 PM
Ok, so it's still somewhat open. I still don't get why they wouldn't. If the franchise had record sales for a franchise, surely the smart move is to NOT release it outside of Japan! Only Nintendo would do something like that. Ugh.

Namco-Bandai would do that too.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on April 26, 2012, 07:31:29 PM
Well, yeah. I suppose Namco would.

They continue to whine about how the 3DS isn't selling, but if they don't release this over here, they really have no one to blame than themselves if they're perfectly content to only release wave after wave of Mario stuff and oversaturate their own market, giving consumers only one option of game or so.

Hopefully E3 will announce that for here, but yeesh. If it's getting the point I have to worry if a game is even going to make it over here, I think there are bigger problems at work.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on April 26, 2012, 07:37:33 PM
Quote from: Nayrman on April 26, 2012, 07:31:29 PM
Well, yeah. I suppose Namco would.

They continue to whine about how the 3DS isn't selling, but if they don't release this over here, they really have no one to blame than themselves if they're perfectly content to only release wave after wave of Mario stuff and oversaturate their own market, giving consumers only one option of game or so.

Hopefully E3 will announce that for here, but yeesh. If it's getting the point I have to worry if a game is even going to make it over here, I think there are bigger problems at work.

The thing is that they also promised that E3 would show an increase in software output in the west. Not that they have a choice; they feel that 3DS should be selling 6x as well as it is now in the US. lol. (I'm assuming that was mistranslated.)
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on April 26, 2012, 07:41:20 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on April 26, 2012, 07:37:33 PM
The thing is that they also promised that E3 would show an increase in software output in the west. Not that they have a choice; they feel that 3DS should be selling 6x as well as it is now in the US. lol. (I'm assuming that was mistranslated.)

You're right in that they really don't have a choice. What I'm worried is that this "software output" will just be a spam of Mario sports/shovelware to try and get the casuals back into buying the 3DS, and keep all the other games in Japan because they don't want to go through the effort. Either that or release only Mario rehashes over and over again and not try at all...
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: X-3 on April 26, 2012, 07:41:59 PM
Isn't Awakening coming to the EU though? Are we going to see another Xenoblade situation?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on April 26, 2012, 09:43:57 PM
Quote from: Nayrman on April 26, 2012, 06:47:27 PM
Where did you read that? I still prefer physical copies, but we'll see if I even get this game... for a variety of reasons.
http://www.siliconera.com/2012/04/26/nintendo-will-let-retailers-set-their-own-prices-for-downloadable-3ds-games/ (http://www.siliconera.com/2012/04/26/nintendo-will-let-retailers-set-their-own-prices-for-downloadable-3ds-games/)

You've got three options to buy a game:

1) Buy the hard copy at retail.
2) Buy the digital download through the eShop.
3) ...OR buy a download code through retail.

The last one sounds weird, but Siliconera summed it up.

If you're asking yourself why it's being made possible to buy download games from retail stores, Nintendo say it's being done in order to make downloadable games available to 3DS owners without credit cards, as well as to users who don't feel comfortable inputting their credit card numbers. They also feel that allowing people to buy downloadable software at stores will help lower the psychological barrier against it.

Finally, Nintendo believe that allowing for downloadable games at retailers will also help increase exposure of digital download products on the whole, and help increase a product's lifespan without a retailer needing to reserve shelf space for it.

Brilliant, I'd say.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on April 27, 2012, 05:04:04 AM
Fire Emblem has Week 3 DLC that isn't free...

Yep, Nintendo's doing DLC the wrong way, I'm afraid. I guess this is how they expect to earn a profit this year. :/
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: zephilicious on April 27, 2012, 05:49:08 AM
so you expected them to build a system capable of dlc and use it to give you free poop?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Nayrman on April 27, 2012, 06:39:27 AM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on April 27, 2012, 05:04:04 AM
Fire Emblem has Week 3 DLC that isn't free...

Yep, Nintendo's doing DLC the wrong way, I'm afraid. I guess this is how they expect to earn a profit this year. :/

*sighs* Yep, what a surprise, the gaming companies are trying to nickel and dime their way out of losses. What happened to just trying to make good games anymore? Ugh..

I still hope this game makes it over here though, even though I rarely if ever buy DLC because it's overpriced as poop.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on April 27, 2012, 09:01:35 AM
Quote from: zephilicious on April 27, 2012, 05:49:08 AM
so you expected them to build a system capable of dlc and use it to give you free poop?

No, but I expect the content to come later than 3 weeks after launch and for it to be a good deal, rather than $3 for one character. :/
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on April 27, 2012, 04:05:23 PM
Haven't we been figuring for a while that Ninty would screw us over with DLC?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on April 27, 2012, 05:09:59 PM
so is the character important?

How much would you all pay for a character for a game like Fire Emblem? What about Smash Bros.?

How much is DLC worth to any of you?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on April 27, 2012, 05:55:17 PM
Quote from: Z on April 27, 2012, 05:09:59 PM
so is the character important?

How much would you all pay for a character for a game like Fire Emblem? What about Smash Bros.?

How much is DLC worth to any of you?
Usually the only DLC I ever do is extra tracks on Guitar Hero/Rock Band, if it's a song I really like and could see as being fun playing

For some reason no other DLC has ever seemed worth it to me.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on April 27, 2012, 06:37:16 PM
I purchased ESIV: Oblivion's expansions as DLC, Halo 2 maps, Halo 3 maps, Borderlands DLC,  Blazblue Continium Shift's character DLC, and that's pretty much it.

3 dollars seems a bit much for just a character, but is that all this content offers or is there more to it than just a character?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on April 27, 2012, 06:39:24 PM
Why couldn't there be one company not named Valve that can do DLC right?

I can't wait to have to pay $5 for Mario in SSB4! And the $1 for each of his moves! And $10 for each of the game modes!

Why did Nintendo have to take after Capcom. And Wii U has NFC? Ugh. This is going to be the worst generation for Nintendo games ever...
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on April 27, 2012, 06:54:20 PM
Let's go back to the GBA/GCN days. Who's with me?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on April 27, 2012, 08:01:42 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on April 27, 2012, 06:39:24 PM
Why couldn't there be one company not named Valve that can do DLC right?

I can't wait to have to pay $5 for Mario in SSB4! And the $1 for each of his moves! And $10 for each of the game modes!

Why did Nintendo have to take after Capcom. And Wii U has NFC? Ugh. This is going to be the worst generation for Nintendo games ever...

I really hope that you're poking fun at the people that are freaking out over this instead of you know, seriously suggesting that we'd have to pay for Mario as a character in a Smash game as DLC.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on April 27, 2012, 08:19:51 PM
Quote from: Z on April 27, 2012, 08:01:42 PM
I really hope that you're poking fun at the people that are freaking out over this instead of you know, seriously suggesting that we'd have to pay for Mario as a character in a Smash game as DLC.
Wouldn't even be worth it.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: X-3 on April 27, 2012, 09:30:01 PM
Sounds like Nintendo is handling DLC just like almost every other company this gen. They're late to the party as ever.

Quote from: Z on April 27, 2012, 06:37:16 PM
3 dollars seems a bit much for just a character, but is that all this content offers or is there more to it than just a character?

It's the character and I think a map.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on April 27, 2012, 09:44:20 PM
Christ how much do you guys expect them to give you for 3 dollars?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on April 27, 2012, 10:05:24 PM
That purple 3DS from the first 3DS E3 is confirmed to be real; it's going to be called "Midnight Purple."

I'd gladly give up my Ambassador titles if I could trade my Aqua 3DS for the Purple one; thing looks schweeeet.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Mona on April 27, 2012, 10:21:17 PM
Quote from: The True Nicolas Cage on April 27, 2012, 10:05:24 PM
That purple 3DS from the first 3DS E3 is confirmed to be real; it's going to be called "Midnight Purple."

I'd gladly give up my Ambassador titles if I could trade my Aqua 3DS for the Purple one; thing looks schweeeet.

I think now would be a good time for me to get my own 3DS.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: zephilicious on April 27, 2012, 10:38:17 PM
paying for characters in fire emblem opens the door for all kinds of nonsense with the permanent death and all

they have a legitimate excuse for asking you to buy the same dlc twice
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on April 27, 2012, 11:05:32 PM
Quote from: zephilicious on April 27, 2012, 10:38:17 PM
paying for characters in fire emblem opens the door for all kinds of nonsense with the permanent death and all

they have a legitimate excuse for asking you to buy the same dlc twice

for some reason I doubt that they will make you buy dlc more than once just because a character died

Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on April 28, 2012, 04:17:31 AM
Quote from: X-3 on April 27, 2012, 09:30:01 PM
Sounds like Nintendo is handling DLC just like almost every other company this gen. They're late to the party as ever.

It's the character and I think a map.

Yeah, it comes with a mission, too, which is something I missed. Still, this DLC should have come at least two months after release and should have been put together as one $5-7 pack.

Quote from: zephilicious on April 27, 2012, 10:38:17 PM
paying for characters in fire emblem opens the door for all kinds of nonsense with the permanent death and all

they have a legitimate excuse for asking you to buy the same dlc twice
Okay, now, don't get ridiculous. This is DLC, not micro-transactions.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: zephilicious on April 28, 2012, 07:36:19 AM
obviously i'm just jumping on the lets exaggerate dlc bandwagon
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on April 28, 2012, 10:16:07 AM
Quote from: zephilicious on April 28, 2012, 07:36:19 AM
obviously i'm just jumping on the lets exaggerate dlc bandwagon

It doesn't work if you don't use exclamation points excessively!


!
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: SkyMyl on April 28, 2012, 07:35:51 PM
I love how this thread has become a wading pool of news reactions and a deep pool of complaints.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on April 28, 2012, 08:18:56 PM
Quote from: The True Nicolas Cage on April 27, 2012, 10:05:24 PM
That purple 3DS from the first 3DS E3 is confirmed to be real; it's going to be called "Midnight Purple."

I'd gladly give up my Ambassador titles if I could trade my Aqua 3DS for the Purple one; thing looks schweeeet.
Damn, I really liked that thing.

Oh well, at least I got my Zelda 3DS.

Quote from: Axelayer on April 28, 2012, 07:35:51 PM
I love how this thread has become a wading pool of news reactions and a deep pool of complaints.
I hate how you only make one post every few months.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on April 30, 2012, 07:29:56 AM
The new 3DS that's been labeled as sexy by everyone on the internet, the Midnight Purple, is coming to America (and not Japan for now) in May 20 as the same day Mario Tennis Opens comes out.

http://www.siliconera.com/2012/04/30/midnight-purple-3ds-blooms-in-may/ (http://www.siliconera.com/2012/04/30/midnight-purple-3ds-blooms-in-may/)
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on April 30, 2012, 09:56:41 AM
So soon?! Uuuugggghhhh
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on April 30, 2012, 12:58:20 PM
I might have to live the rest of my life with two 3DS systems.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on May 17, 2012, 11:07:54 AM
The Mario Kart 7 update is here, along with a Rayman Origins Demo! Can't wait to try it....
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on May 17, 2012, 03:22:30 PM
Rayman is blurry and 30FPS. :/
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on May 17, 2012, 04:00:52 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on May 17, 2012, 03:22:30 PM
Rayman is blurry and 30FPS. :/

But other than that, it's shockingly like the console version, like they literally took the same game, edited how multiplayer works, and just compressed it. I for one am impressed we're finally reaching that level of handheld power.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on May 17, 2012, 07:07:08 PM
Quote from: Trevelyan on May 17, 2012, 04:00:52 PM
But other than that, it's shockingly like the console version, like they literally took the same game, edited how multiplayer works, and just compressed it. I for one am impressed we're finally reaching that level of handheld power.
You can stop the sarcasm now.

This demo is horrible. I'm hoping the game doesn't turn out to be yet another example about Ubisoft not trying hard enough on Nintendo handhelds. If that happens, they're being hypocrites in the Vita version.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on May 17, 2012, 08:59:46 PM
At least Rayman Legends for Wii U looks good; shows Ubisoft doesn't actively hate Nintendo.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Tahrann on May 18, 2012, 01:29:39 AM
Still waiting for the new Fire Emblem to come out in America >.>

Might make my 3ds worthwhile.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on May 18, 2012, 03:32:12 AM
The demo is only 50MB, so it might look and sound less compressed in the final game. It's a shame that it costs $30 instead of $20 like the other versions, though.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on May 21, 2012, 02:31:27 PM
I completed all of the puzzles! :D
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on May 21, 2012, 03:31:54 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on May 21, 2012, 02:31:27 PM
I completed all of the puzzles! :D
Impossible if you include the pink pieces.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on May 21, 2012, 05:33:16 PM
Quote from: NoiseHunterChris on May 21, 2012, 03:31:54 PM
Impossible if you include the pink pieces.
Nope. I got all of those too. All 385 pieces. I meet do many people by StreetPass daily that getting pieces was no issue at all. I didn't even waste too many coins buying pieces. I did at first, but when you get 40 tags a week there's really no need. You need a pic?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on May 21, 2012, 10:35:26 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on May 21, 2012, 05:33:16 PM
Nope. I got all of those too. All 385 pieces. I meet do many people by StreetPass daily that getting pieces was no issue at all. I didn't even waste too many coins buying pieces. I did at first, but when you get 40 tags a week there's really no need. You need a pic?
No.

But that fact sounds weird. Where do you go?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on May 22, 2012, 08:12:21 AM
Quote from: NoiseHunterChris on May 21, 2012, 10:35:26 PM
No.

But that fact sounds weird. Where do you go?

My college. Between the commute and the thousands of people on campus, I get a ton of tags. I have over 200 different Miis in the plaza, and I still tag new ones regularly. It's a shame that this is the last week of my semester, since I still need a lot more hats.      Oh well.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on May 22, 2012, 03:16:36 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on May 22, 2012, 08:12:21 AM
My college. Between the commute and the thousands of people on campus, I get a ton of tags. I have over 200 different Miis in the plaza, and I still tag new ones regularly. It's a shame that this is the last week of my semester, since I still need a lot more hats.      Oh well.
That place sounds like heaven with 200 3DS players.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on May 22, 2012, 04:23:32 PM
Quote from: NoiseHunterChris on May 22, 2012, 03:16:36 PM
That place sounds like heaven with 200 3DS players.

Nah, just New York. A city with this many people has a lot of everything not named Vita.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Lotos on June 21, 2012, 04:45:44 PM
I want one, but don't have the $170 to spend on one (and I would also have to get Mario Kart, a points card to get VVVVVV, etc...).  I want a new one, as I will know that it hasn't been registered on Club Nintendo.

Any idea if that white one is coming out soon in North America?

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/public/OgIKSflGhc-vHYeanBPzK-MXES6msC2cLqKUD-dZV5dPXfYB-F-Kyte5A2SdiptWlOiWncsvHftwG8nOGxRbsKTgS13qPAwgPdOmFUhEvEOn4f9cSu-wPjY3xHSdScU2cSKRA0V12ozHhmJPlkEiOv3PmQ)

I'd buy a red or maybe even a purple one if I find a nice deal, but I can wait for a white one if it comes out before next year.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on June 21, 2012, 07:00:25 PM
Quote from: Lotos on June 21, 2012, 04:45:44 PM
I want one, but don't have the $170 to spend on one (and I would also have to get Mario Kart, a points card to get VVVVVV, etc...).  I want a new one, as I will know that it hasn't been registered on Club Nintendo.

Any idea if that white one is coming out soon in North America?

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/public/OgIKSflGhc-vHYeanBPzK-MXES6msC2cLqKUD-dZV5dPXfYB-F-Kyte5A2SdiptWlOiWncsvHftwG8nOGxRbsKTgS13qPAwgPdOmFUhEvEOn4f9cSu-wPjY3xHSdScU2cSKRA0V12ozHhmJPlkEiOv3PmQ)

I'd buy a red or maybe even a purple one if I find a nice deal, but I can wait for a white one if it comes out before next year.
You owe me some Mario Karting when you do. Just sayin'
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on June 21, 2012, 09:05:49 PM
3DS XL announced (no, it does not have a second circle pad; it doesn't even ship with a charger!), and NSMB2 has Day 1 DLC.

Nintendo is making such great and consumer-friendly decisions lately!
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Tupin on June 21, 2012, 10:07:57 PM
Yeah, I'll just get the Nyko Circle Pad Pro that had a built in battery. The lack of a second circle pad makes an upgrade pointless.

Hey, at least they are giving out free levels with Professor Layton.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Tupin on June 21, 2012, 11:29:08 PM


Animal Crossing footage. Supposedly the translated title is something like Animal Crossing: Jump Out.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: X-3 on June 21, 2012, 11:30:14 PM
Apparently the NA 3DSXL will come with an adapter. (http://www.destructoid.com/3ds-xl-power-adapter-crisis-averted-for-north-america--229956.phtml)

Also post-release DLC was announced for NSMB2 in the form of coin rush stages but I don't recall it being D1.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Tupin on June 21, 2012, 11:31:42 PM
Nintendo has a history of not including the AC adapter with their systems, especially in Japan.

So many good games for the 3DS. Why didn't they do these announcements for E3?
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Neerb on June 22, 2012, 08:50:06 AM
Kingdom Hearts 3D demo is up!!!! Downloading now. Also, it occurs to me I still need to get a Circle Pad Pro...
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on June 22, 2012, 10:45:52 AM
I played the demo already. And truth to be told, it feels really short but it gives you all the time to try it out. I need to get used to that camera and the flowmotion...

BTW, the 3D of this game is certainly amazing.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on June 22, 2012, 11:56:03 AM
Quote from: Tupin on June 21, 2012, 10:07:57 PM
Yeah, I'll just get the Nyko Circle Pad Pro that had a built in battery. The lack of a second circle pad makes an upgrade pointless.

Hey, at least they are giving out free levels with Professor Layton.
I never expected the CPP to be integrated. There's no reasonable way to add the extra shoulder buttons, and the only Nintendo game that uses it doesn't even use it for dual-analog controls. I'm not sure why everyone thought it was inevitable beyond wishful thinking.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: zephilicious on June 22, 2012, 12:41:42 PM
with the 3ds being barely portable in the first place (what with no battery life and limited viewing angles) the xl version makes a lot more sense here than it did for the ds.

and obviously the extra circle pad was never going to make it, this is supposed to be the same device, that would fracture the market and hurt developers.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on June 22, 2012, 07:16:16 PM
Quote from: zephilicious on June 22, 2012, 12:41:42 PM
with the 3ds being barely portable in the first place (what with no battery life and limited viewing angles)


3D is optional.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Mona on June 22, 2012, 07:21:48 PM
Quote from: Z on June 22, 2012, 07:16:16 PM
3D is optional.

He has a point about the battery life, though. If it's in sleep mode it will last all day, but not if you also wanted to, I don't know, play games on it while you're out. However, the XL one is supposed to have more battery life. Still not buying one, though.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on June 22, 2012, 09:16:45 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on June 21, 2012, 09:05:49 PM
3DS XL announced (no, it does not have a second circle pad; it doesn't even ship with a charger!), and NSMB2 has Day 1 DLC.

Nintendo is making such great and consumer-friendly decisions lately!
It doesn't ship with a charger? How does that work, you just use it until it dies and then have to go out and buy a separate charger? Am I missing something?

Also, you must have been batpoop insane to think they would put new controls on a new model of 3DS. Adding more circle pads or shoulder buttons or what have you only makes for a completely different system. It just doesn't work on something that's supposed to still be a 3DS.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Tupin on June 22, 2012, 10:42:13 PM
It comes with a charger in North America. Battery life is only 30 minutes longer when playing 3DS games, 1 to 2 hours longer when playing DS.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: zephilicious on June 23, 2012, 01:33:09 AM
Quote from: Z on June 22, 2012, 07:16:16 PM
3D is optional.
3d is half the point of the system
optional is a technicality
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on June 23, 2012, 04:25:06 PM
Quote from: zephilicious on June 23, 2012, 01:33:09 AM
3d is half the point of the system
optional is a technicality

I seldom play with 3D on and my battery life is extended as a result.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Hero_of_Darkness on June 23, 2012, 06:13:46 PM
Quote from: Kayo on June 22, 2012, 09:16:45 PM
It doesn't ship with a charger? How does that work, you just use it until it dies and then have to go out and buy a separate charger? Am I missing something?

Also, you must have been batpoop insane to think they would put new controls on a new model of 3DS. Adding more circle pads or shoulder buttons or what have you only makes for a completely different system. It just doesn't work on something that's supposed to still be a 3DS.
Yes. It uses the same charger as the 3DS and DSi. Also, after I made that post, it was announced that it'll come with a charger in the US.

You should have read a few posts down before replying.

Quote from: Z on June 23, 2012, 04:25:06 PM
I seldom play with 3D on and my battery life is extended as a result.
You really should know not to argue with zeph by this point.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Zero on June 23, 2012, 07:12:52 PM
Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on June 23, 2012, 06:13:46 PM
You really should know not to argue with zeph by this point.

It's something to do
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: zephilicious on June 24, 2012, 01:44:11 PM
quite. i dont get anywhere by arguing with any of you either.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Kayo on June 24, 2012, 05:50:16 PM
Quote from: Z on June 23, 2012, 04:25:06 PM
I seldom play with 3D on and my battery life is extended as a result.
Personally, I like the 3DS for pretty much every OTHER reason. The 3D is just icing on the cake.




Quote from: Hero_of_Darkness on June 23, 2012, 06:13:46 PM
Yes. It uses the same charger as the 3DS and DSi. Also, after I made that post, it was announced that it'll come with a charger in the US.

You should have read a few posts down before replying.
Yes but then Tuppy said:
Quote from: Tupin on June 21, 2012, 11:31:42 PM
Nintendo has a history of not including the AC adapter with their systems, especially in Japan.

Which is the reason I asked.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on July 12, 2012, 12:49:39 PM
Kirby's Pinball Land and The Sword of Hope II have been added to the library, along with Johnny Kung Fu.

Tomorrow's a very special deal for a discounted game. Mighty Switch Force will be discounted by half price off, costing only $3 dollars to buy. The deal will last from Friday 13th to Sunday 15th.

I'm so getting that. Friday 13th couldn't have been luckier than this.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: DededeCloneChris on August 13, 2012, 08:47:53 AM
http://kotaku.com/5934143/nintendos-portable-lineup-dates-paper-mario-moves-luigi-to-2013

The software lineup for the entire handheld domain.

Oh, Luigi's Mansion 2 got delayed to 2013 for some reason.
Title: Re: Official 3DS Discussion Thread
Post by: Tupin on August 13, 2012, 06:22:09 PM
If the Wii U release rumors are true, Sticker Star's release is followed by the launch of a new system by less than two weeks.