Nintendo 3DS, bitches

[Drakul]

Zelda: OoT 3D footage.
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[parkmania]

Does anyone know if the games are going to be the same size as original DS games, or did they change that again?

[Drakul]

If you mean size as in memory, they can hold up to 8gb but Nintendo has imposed a limit of 2gb per game.
I'm guessing this is so they can gradually allow more and more memory to be used to keep things fresh.

If you mean size as in dimension of the cartridge, it's about the same as a regular DS game.

[Emperor Smeat]

The size is also to decrease costs for both Nintendo and publishers since its a bit expensive to be cranking out millions of 8 GB cards and to keep initial 3DS development costs down.

When Sony introduced UMDs, it was a bit expensive to make due to how Sony designed the discs and the need to make the PSP appear like a portable PS2. It meant pretty expensive development costs for launch games (PS2 range) compared to N64-level costs for making a DS game.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

I bet before the console is dead, it'll even go up to 16gb.

Not that I can see why, MGS3 can fit on a 2gb card, 3D cinematics and all.

[Mike the Metal Ed]

So apparently it's region-locked... bugger. :(

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=418359

[Funky Fly]

Well gay.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

The region locking is possibly a dealbreaker for a pre-price cut purchase. Might have to wait until Resident Evil or MGS3 is out at the very least now I think.

I'll see what the launch price is when they announce it on the 19th.

[Drakul]

I think I may have found the release date for the 3DS in the UK. GAME has 3DS games up for preorder and they all say March this year. One game has a specific date in March.

Ridge Racer is due out on the 25th of March (http://www.game.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-3DS/Racing/Ridge-Racer-3D/~r349860/?s=3ds). So that's possibly the release date of the 3DS but, if it's not, at least we know it's before then, at least.

The 3DS European relase date will be revealed on Wednesday by Jonathan Ross, according to his Twitter.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Well Wednesday is when Nintendo are announcing all their launch details.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

But fuck my life, my bonus comes through on the 26th April when none will be left.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

3DS will defo be region locked, but it will be like a 360 type deal where it's on a per game deal.

[Funky Fly]

Still, why?

I don't get region locking at all (except places like China and Australia where censorship is the norm).

[#BROKEN Hasney]

They're saying for the region locking to work, it needs to be done due to the different rating boards in Japan, US and Europe.

[Drakul]

You can watch the Nintendo 3DS event on the official live stream, here (http://live.nintendo3ds.nintendo-europe.com/?at=mail&mailname=General_January_11). It starts at 3pm, UK time, today.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

You can watch the Nintendo 3DS event on the official live stream, here (http://live.nintendo3ds.nintendo-europe.com/?at=mail&mailname=General_January_11). It starts at 3pm, UK time, today.

2pm Uk time, 3pm CET

[Drakul]

Misread it.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

http://images.eurogamer.net/livetext/1319061/227468007.jpg

Eurogamer's Elle looking happy as hell to be there

[Drakul]

Stream seem laggy. Hopefully it'll improve. Jonathen Ross is presenting.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

I've got a text stream. Sounds pretty awful so far.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

IT HAS A LIGHT. IT GOES BLUE WHEN YOU RECIEVE DATA UNEXPECTEDLY.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Eurosport will have content on the 3DS.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

And are in talks with Sky for Sky 3D content.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Twitter and Facebook. No word if they're in 3D.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Shaun The Sheep. Brand new 3D content! Ugh

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Friend codes ARE BACk.... But only one per console. I can actually live with that.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Streetpass is the name for your 3DS always being "on" and when you pass people in the street, their Mii's will be on your plaza and you can see what they have been playing.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Capcom now. They have been using Streetpass tech in developping Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition. Ono-san is taking to the stage.

"Hello everyone," he says via a translator. Excellent hair.

He wants us to all raise our hands and sai Haiduken. I can't do that and live blog, Ono-san. THINK THESE THINGS THROUGH FIRST

[#BROKEN Hasney]

"Today I'm here to present Virtual Boy 2 - er - 3DS!" Ross says he has one "and the headaches to prove it".

[#BROKEN Hasney]

in SSF4, you can leave the system on and it will battle people based on your skill level as you pass them in the street and if you're good at local/online gaming, you'll beat them.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

If people are playing local multiplayer SSF4 in front of you, you can link your 3DS in and watch so you're not that annoying guy over peoples shoulders.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

3DS can act as a pedometer. Earn Play Coins & trade them in for new content in compatible games and applications.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Fuck walking though. My wanking arm is going to take the brunt.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Reggie Fils-Aime promises 30 3DS titles for the US before E3 in June.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

US DATE AND PRICE: 27th March, $249.99.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

GBA and original GameBoy Virtual Console confirmed!

[#BROKEN Hasney]

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/01/nintendo3dsunveil-1205.jpg

:heart:

[#BROKEN Hasney]

The US conference is over and was pretty much to the point. EU one still rambling on.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

List of games that will be in the "launch window" which is before E3. Should be 30 games out by then, including:



Pilotwings Resort
Nintendogs + Cats
Steeldiver
Dead or Alive
Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 3D
Madden NFL
Super Street Fighter IV 3D
Asphalt 3D
Combat of Giants: Dinosaurs 3D
Ridge Racer 3D
Resident Evil: The Mercenaries
LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars

[#BROKEN Hasney]

PES 3D has a behind the player camera for Be A Legend mode, which should be awesome for 3D.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

They're still waffling and I need a meeting, so when the Euro launch details are announced: FILL ME IN

[Drakul]

Europe release date: 25th March.

GAME leaked it after all.

I think I may have found the release date for the 3DS in the UK. GAME has 3DS games up for preorder and they all say March this year. One game has a specific date in March.

Ridge Racer is due out on the 25th of March. So that's possibly the release date of the 3DS but, if it's not, at least we know it's before then, at least.

The 3DS European relase date will be revealed on Wednesday by Jonathan Ross, according to his Twitter.

Edit: Game is selling it at £229.99. Preordered mine as soon as they put it on the site.

[Drakul]

3DS videos.
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[Kalyx triaD]

Holy shit.

[Drakul]

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The interesting bit:
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[Drakul]

Friend Code info:
The Friend Code, the bane of every modern Nintendo gamer's existence, is getting a major overhaul with the release of the 3DS, allowing friends to find friends with little to none of the hair-pulling frustration that is currently involved.

Gamers who try to play online with others using the DS or the Nintendo Wii currently have to exchange a set of 16-digit numbers to connect. Sometimes they have to do so twice, depending on the game they play. And often the game doesn't remember those codes, turning an online session of gaming into something more akin to math than fun.

But the 3DS fixes some of that when it hits Japan in February and the U.S and Europe in March. The new Friend Code system will now be tied directly to the 3DS you own and there will only be one for each system, so no more secondary Friend Codes for games.

The system, Nintendo tells us, will also be able to remember the codes you put in for your Friends and track whether they are currently online or not. If they're online, one of the lights in the top right corner of the portable will glow orange to alert you.

The 3DS will have an app that tracks and can give you the current status of your friends at any given time.

And finding and becoming friends sounds like it will sometimes be easier as well. While we don't yet know if they Friend Code will be a 16-digit number, or even a number at all, we do know that you will have to exchange them just once with your friend to offer and accept a friendship on the 3DS.

But if you're connected with another friend via local wireless, you won't even have to do that. Instead you can push a button to accept or send friend requests and the 3DS will take down the number automatically and remember it.

While this new system still isn't as effortless as being able to create easy-to-remember user names and connect them with a message from anywhere, a system that both the PS3 and Xbox 360 use, it's much better than the intricacies and extra numbers of the current Wii and DS Friend Code system.

What we don't yet know, what no one at the event could yet answer for us: What format will the Friend Codes be in? Numbers or names and how long are they. And is there a cap for your friends list.

Really hope it turns out to be some kind of name rather than a number.

[Kalyx triaD]

So basically gamer IDs as we know them? Might as well get rid of 'codes' and have names. Though with how people tried to be 'clever' with their names on consoles, it may still use a coded system (and nicknames will be private).

Wonder if the Wii will adopt this.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

It's a 12 digit number. It's already present in SSF4.

I'm fine, your name will still be there, just can't ad people with it.

[parkmania]

This:
3DS videos.
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Was done by Sony 4+ years ago.

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[Kalyx triaD]

DOA Dimensions gets some Metroid action:

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[ClockShot]

US DATE AND PRICE: 27th March, $249.99.

Awwwwww shit. Last day of my vacation. Guess I'll bump it back an extra week. Pokemon White is gonna sit wrapped in plastic for 2 weeks.

Hasney, you got the list of launch titles here in the states handy?

[#BROKEN Hasney]

This:


Was done by Sony 4+ years ago.

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And was unsuccessful, unlike a pack-in 3DS game is likely to be.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Awwwwww shit. Last day of my vacation. Guess I'll bump it back an extra week. Pokemon White is gonna sit wrapped in plastic for 2 weeks.

Hasney, you got the list of launch titles here in the states handy?

List of games that will be in the "launch window" which is before E3. Should be 30 games out by then, including:



Pilotwings Resort
Nintendogs + Cats
Steeldiver
Dead or Alive
Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 3D
Madden NFL
Super Street Fighter IV 3D
Asphalt 3D
Combat of Giants: Dinosaurs 3D
Ridge Racer 3D
Resident Evil: The Mercenaries
LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars


Doesn't really say which will be there for launch, just launch window.

[ClockShot]

Gee. Pilotwings and Steel Diver look like the only ones I'll go for.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Well there's going to be over 30 games before June, just not sure which ones yet.

[Drakul]

There is a bunch of 3DS videos at Gametrailers but whenever I embed them they cause a pop up saying someone needs to log in to the GT server.

And was unsuccessful, unlike a pack-in 3DS game is likely to be.

One of the videos at GT was of that camera in action and someone in the comments mentioned something and I think it would be a success if they went for it and stupid if they didn't go for it.
Pokemon cards.

Place your cards down so the camera can see each players card, the camera reads them, creates the Pokemon on the cards in 3D and you battle. It could be popular with the younger age groups.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Fuck younger gamers. Sign me up to that shit, I'll just print off some cards.

[parkmania]

Hi-rez scans and high dps printers FTW.

[whiteyford]

Waiting for Mario Kart 3D before i pick one up i think.

[Emperor Smeat]

StarFox 64 3D port/remake going to have online play for multiplayer and a lot of other extras that the original N64 version didn't have. I think the replay level for high scores is from Star Fox Command since that is how extra characters were unlocked.

It's not the improved take on Star Fox 64's multiplayer mode, though that's in the 3DS update and playable over a local wi-fi connection. There are new multiplayer modes and weapons in Star Fox 64 3D. It's also not the graphical overhaul of the Nintendo 64 original.

It's these additions:

* "The new Score Attack Mode allows the player to revisit any planet and play for a high score on that level."
* "New features also allow first-time players to enjoy the excitement of Star Fox."

http://kotaku.com/5739128/star-fox-for-nintendo-3ds-ups-the-star-fox-mania

[Drakul]

Release date and price of 3DS games in the US at Gamestop by Kotaku.

March 15
Dead or Alive Dimensions $49.99
Samurai Warriors Chronicles $49.99

March 22
Lego Star Wars III: The Clone Wars $39.99

March 27
Madden NFL Football $39.99
Sims 3 $39.99
Nintendogs & Cats $39.99
Steel Diver $39.99
Pilotwings Resort $39.99
Super Street Fighter IV $39.99

April 2
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Shadow $39.99
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell $39.99
Asphalt $39.99
Combat of Giants: Dinosaurs $39.99
Rabbids Travel in Time $39.99

June 1
Cartoon Network SuperToon Rumble $39.99

June 2
Animal Crossing 3D $39.99
Mario Kart 3D $39.99
Paper Mario 3D $39.99
Dream Trigger $39.99
Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D $39.99
Kid Icarus: Uprising $39.99
Star Fox 64 3D $39.99
Super Monkey Ball $39.99

July 6
Resident Evil: Mercenaries $39.99

Sept. 2
Face Kart: Photo Finish $39.99
Pet Zombies in 3D $39.99

[parkmania]

Wow, 2 Marios and Zelda all on the same day? Seems like piss poor planning.

[Emperor Smeat]

Rumor is the June 2 date is just a place holder since Nintendo never releases that many games from their catalogue on the same day on the same system. Only Ocarina seems to be confirmed for June 2 while Star Fox isn't going to make it for June/July window.

Those $50 games might also be incorrect since its also rumored to be a pre-launch place holder Gamestop does when a new system comes out.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

http://www.shopto.net/DS/VIDEO%20GAMES/3DSHW02-Nintendo%203DS%20Aqua%20Blue%20Console.html

£200 3DS

[Drakul]

Trying to sign up to shopto to preorder but it's not working. After putting in my credit card details, I was taken back to the registration page.

I've not had a confirmation email and the £1 they take to "verify your account but will put back instantly" hasn't been put back into my account which sucks because I only had 93p in my account so I'll be overdrawn by 7p if they don't hurry up. I might end up being charged £30 odd if it's not back in there soon, which will make this £200 deal more expensive than the RRP.

Tried logging in and it's not working either.

[Drakul]

Ok, it's been nearly two hours and still no email or refund of the pound.

I looked it up and, apparantly, Shopto is a terrible site. A lot of people have had bank details stolen, been charged twice, one guy had vouchers revoked days after he used them and they had been accepted, one guy even got the Arabic version of a game.
According to one guy, Shopto has people on various forums to try and talk down these problems, to make them seem like a "legit" site. Sounds dodgey as hell.

I've changed my bank password just to be safe (I had to input them when I "signed up") though I want to do more to be safe and looks like I'll have to ask someone to forward £1 into my bank just to keep the bank off my back about being a whole 7p overdrawn.

Anyone else thinking of using Shopto because of the £200 3DS, don't.

Edit: Just found the "Email for help" function. I typed a message and it wont send it because it's "too short". How is this short?:

Hello, I recently tried to register to your site but have had problems.
Firstly, I signed up and gave my bank details and I never got a confirmation email and when I try to log in anyway the site claims it doesn't recognize my log in details.

Another problem is that the £1 taken from my bank to verify my bank details has not been returned even though the site said it would be returned instantly. I have been waiting for four hours as of this email and it still hasn't been returned. I would appreciate it if I could be given that back. Thank you.

I've tried it as both one big paragraph and as two paragraphs. This site really is one big shitty joke.

Edit #2: Finally got it to send the email. Now to wait for either a really unhelpful reply, an automated reply or no reply at all.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

I've ordered about 8 things from shopto in the past year and had no issues at all. Probably will end up getting my 3DS there in April too.

[Drakul]

Some people say they've had no issues and others say it's an awful site. My experiance hasn't been a good one and I've not even bought anything yet so once I get my £1 back to stop me being charged by my bank, I think I'll stick with GAME or Gamestation. It's more expensive but at least I don't have to worry about any problems coming up.

[Drakul]

The Nintendo 3DS will get its eShop as late as May in Japan as part of a major software update, along with a web browser and the ability to transfer DSiWare titles, according to details coming from an investor meeting in Japan.

Nintendo's eShop for the 3DS will sell Game Boy and Game Boy Color software, as well as apps designed for the 3DS itself, when it launches. Nintendo has already prepare 3DS early adopters for the possibility that the eShop might not be available on day one, noting that a system software update "may be required" to access these features.

Nintendo also touched on new and already announced software at the investor Q&A, including a new Kirby game from developer HAL Laboratory and Battle & Get! Pokémon Typing (complete with Bluetooth wireless keyboard) for the Nintendo DS, as well as Rhythm Heaven, Zero Shinsaku and Pandora's Tower for Wii.

These details are not yet confirmed by Nintendo. We expect a transcript from the meeting to be available online later today.

Source (http://kotaku.com/5745436/rumor-nintendo-3ds-gets-eshop-in-may-ds-gets-bluetooth-keyboard).

In other news, Samus wont be playable in DOA Dimensions. She'll just appear from time to time on the Metroid themed stage to fight Ridely.

GAME has reduced the price they are charging for the 3DS to £219.99.

They lowered the price of SSFIV3D to £32.99 and then raised it back up to £34.99. Because I have both SF and the 3DS preordered. I'm now paying the cheaper option for both because they can't charge you more if they reduce the price after you preorder and then raise it.

[whiteyford]

Source (http://kotaku.com/5745436/rumor-nintendo-3ds-gets-eshop-in-may-ds-gets-bluetooth-keyboard).

In other news, Samus wont be playable in DOA Dimensions. She'll just appear from time to time on the Metroid themed stage to fight Ridely.

GAME has reduced the price they are charging for the 3DS to £219.99.

They lowered the price of SSFIV3D to £32.99 and then raised it back up to £34.99. Because I have both SF and the 3DS preordered. I'm now paying the cheaper option for both because they can't charge you more if they reduce the price after you preorder and then raise it.

Its around £220 on play.com as well, games were all around £34-37 though last time i checked.

[Drakul]

Just got an email from Nintendo saying I had been "selected" to attend an "exclusive" event to play the 3DS before release. Problem is the nearest one of the four events is in Glasgow on my birthday.

Anyone else get that email?

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Nah, it's either because you pre-ordered or have a buttload of registered Nintendo products I'll bet.

[Drakul]

Probably the second one :$

I was thinking it might have been a mass email with the words "selected" and "exclusive" thrown in to make it sound fancy and important.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

The Nintendo 3DS is a powerful multitasking beast, besting the efforts of many handhelds and consoles before it. If you don't want to quit out of your game, you can use one of the four highlighted icons to perform additional tasks on top of your game after pressing the Home button.

For example, want to jot down some important notes during a game? Don't ruin the last few pages of your instruction booklet. Instead, tap the pencil icon to access Game Memo, an app that lets you draw and write anything you want. (It looks a lot like Pictochat.) Once you're done, you can save your image to the SD card.

Is your system notification LED flashing orange? That means one of your Wi-Fi connected friends is online. Tap the smiley face button to see what your friends are playing. The speech bubble icon will give you insight into all of your Spot Pass and Street Pass activity, letting you know when you've downloaded something new. Finally, the internet browser (available via firmware update) should let you research some GameFAQs and read some Joystiq while you take a break from raiding some faces.

Joystiq

Some good shit from the home button here.

[Drakul]

Being able to use the browser while playing could come in handy if we every have big multiplayer sessions with each other and there is no form of ingame chat. Just get the browser up and leave a message on here. I know some aready do that but it seems a bit of a fuss to run back an forth from console to PC.

Saw this fake image and isntantly thought "Awesome! I'll get that one!" until I saw it was fake. :(
http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2011/01/zeldabox.jpg

[#BROKEN Hasney]

http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/12/nintendogs-cats-3ds-breeds-revealed-tears-joystiq-staff-apart/http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2011/01/5303dsnintendogs03scrn03ev.jpg

D'AWWWWWWWWWWWWW

[Extreme Angle]

They have these in GAME stores now, if you are interested in pre-ordering one they let you have a go of it and stuff. Mii channel and what not.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Just pre-ordered mine with Pilotwings. Game have got them for £200 as well now so just did it in store.

Was messing around with the built in stuff and the effect is pretty amazing. Roll on 4 weeks from now.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

I'm predicting the UK will get the 3DS in time for Christmas at a price between £190 - £250.

While I agree on the price, I'm betting about March for the EU/UK.

We got it between us :shifty:

What colour did you end up going with anyway since they didn't do the red? I've got the blue, the black was too boring for me.

[Extreme Angle]

I want to get one, but launch line doesn't look great, plus need to buy other stuff...

[Optimus Bone 69]

Just got an email from Nintendo saying I had been "selected" to attend an "exclusive" event to play the 3DS before release. Problem is the nearest one of the four events is in Glasgow on my birthday.

Anyone else get that email?

i got a shot of a 3DS at Game in the Glasgow Fort 2day and was very impressed

[Drakul]

We got it between us :shifty:

What colour did you end up going with anyway since they didn't do the red? I've got the blue, the black was too boring for me.

I've gone with cosmic black because I'm not a fan of blue. Would have loved the red one though. It's not a big enough deal that I'll buy the red one when it comes out but I still would have liked it. I can't even imagine why anyone would rebuy a console they already have just because it's a new colour.

GAMEs site are doing the console on it's own for £196.99 but that console does come with 5 or 6 AR cards so it's not like you'd have nothing to do with it if you just bought the console.

I'm just buying the console for now.

[Drakul]

Unboxing:
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[#BROKEN Hasney]

Honestly, I didn't even go in to pre-order, I was just playing with it and had a big smile on my face.

Plus, the early adopted consoles will be easier to hack, if hacking happens. Always an early adopted for that reason!

[#BROKEN Hasney]

http://bulk2.destructoid.com/ul/195160-header.jpg

Not entirely sure why you'd want Kirby's balls on a dogs head, but hey, the options there.

Also, DS flashcards have already been updated to work on the 3DS, only in DS mode though.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

The developer of the original X-COM game says he's making a turn-based strategy game as a launch 3DS title :D

http://i.joystiq.com/2010/08/15/x-com-ufo-defense-developer-working-on-3ds-launch-game/

It's actually the Ghost Recon game and it looks amazing.

Fuck, thought I had what I was pre-ordering sorted...

[Drakul]

I've had to cancel my 3DS preorder but I'll be picking it up ASAP. I'm just hoping it's not another "Wii" in terms of how hard it is to get a hold of for the first while.

In other news, the 3DS VC will have SEGA GameGear and TurboGrafx-16 (http://www.gametrailers.com/news/3ds-virtual-console-gets-turbographx-16/3099) games.

[Emperor Smeat]

It shouldn't be too hard to get one after launch compared to the Wii due to Nintendo saying they learned from the Wii demand boom and the game scheduling from the DS launch.

Instead of 1 large shipment which might save them some cost on shipping delivery, they are going for the smaller and quicker shipments while also spreading out the launch for 3-4 months instead of everything at once like the DS.

[ClockShot]

In other news, the 3DS VC will have SEGA GameGear and TurboGrafx-16 (http://www.gametrailers.com/news/3ds-virtual-console-gets-turbographx-16/3099) games.

YES!

[Drakul]

It shouldn't be too hard to get one after launch compared to the Wii due to Nintendo saying they learned from the Wii demand boom and the game scheduling from the DS launch.

Instead of 1 large shipment which might save them some cost on shipping delivery, they are going for the smaller and quicker shipments while also spreading out the launch for 3-4 months instead of everything at once like the DS.

Glad to hear it. Well, read it but you know what I mean.

[parkmania]

I've had to cancel my 3DS preorder but I'll be picking it up ASAP. I'm just hoping it's not another "Wii" in terms of how hard it is to get a hold of for the first while.

In other news, the 3DS VC will have SEGA GameGear and TurboGrafx-16 (http://www.gametrailers.com/news/3ds-virtual-console-gets-turbographx-16/3099) games.

Splatterhouse and Galaga '90 from the TG16, please!

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Just cancelled my Game pre-order.

Getting it from Morrisons. £185.

[Emperor Smeat]

One of the freebie games looks to be an RPG-like game involving the Street Pass mode and 3DS Miis. The game is called Find Mii and works by having your friends or a group of Miis act like an RPG group/party with the objective to rescue your Mii out of jail.

The more Miis that show up in the Mii Plaza, the larger the group gets (similar to World of Warcraft big raid parties). If nobody shows up in your plaza, you can spend Play Coins to hire "mercenary" Miis to free you.

http://kotaku.com/#!5783302/theyve-hidden-a-free-role+playing-game-in-every-nintendo-3ds

[Drakul]

Just cancelled my Game pre-order.

Getting it from Morrisons. £185.

I've not tried this myself because I just can't afford the 3DS at all right now but you can get the 3DS for £177.16 from Zavvi following this (http://www.zavvi.com/games/consoles/nintendo-3ds-consoles.list?affil=BUYAT) link and then using the codeword GUINNESS. It's a very limited offer though, apparantly, and that code was put up on the 17th of March so I'm not sure if it's still valid but worth a try.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Yeah, I'd rather pick up in store for the cost of £10 since the store in question is on the way to work (and I can grab some Red Bulls on the same purchase)

[#BROKEN Hasney]

3D Super Street Fighter 4 :drool:

[Drakul]

I'm going without a 3DS right now. :(

[#BROKEN Hasney]

I'm in work, so it's taunting me right now. Impressing everyone that looks when I turn it on though.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

I've taken up chain smoking to try and gets some Street Pass data.

No dice.

[Drakul]

You'll probably get no street pass data for a couple of months yet. Even then, I can't imagine it'll be any data worth using like the SSFIV figurine battle.

[thecc]

So stoked to be picking one up on sunday.

[Dorkchop]

I really want one, but just can't afford it right now. I could with my tax return, but I'm going to try and wait for either a really good bundle, or a limited edition one. I just hope there's a good 3DS one soon. There weren't too many good DS Lite ones in North America.

I also don't want any of the launch titles. Hopefully during the summer better games will come out.

[Optimus Bone 69]

can i watch 3d movies on it?
and if i can where can i download them
cheers

[Emperor Smeat]

I think it will only be available from Netflix on the 3DS or Nintendo's own movie download channel/service.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

So I didn't get any street pass data while smoking outside Game at work, but did when I went on a date to a fancy seafood restraunt.

So got a puzzle piece for Mii Plaza and he's also a hero for the Mii Quest. Won a Mario hat for my Mii because of it, which is pretty cool.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

I'm also pretty drunk and can confirm the 3D still works.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

I'll add to the the PSN/XBLA list when there's a few of us, but my friend code is:

0559-6756-5017

[Drakul]

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[#BROKEN Hasney]

The 3DS SSF4 is so good. I'm glad there's a filter so you can play only against people on pro mode without re touchscreen insta-specials though. Guile being able to flash kick at any time without charge is kinda game breaking.

[ClockShot]

I was considering standing in line at midnight to get mine tonight, but since temperatures are going to be in the teens, I'll just grab mine at 9 a.m. tomorrow morning.

[thecc]

SSFIV is fantastic on this. Hasney, i registered you as a friend. My code is 2449-4627-0122

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Done.

Even with the friend code, I kinda hoped that it would be tied to a unique name and sent as a request. It's improved, but online is still an afterthought.

[The Destroyer]

Any reports of small children being blinded yet?

[Drakul]

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[#BROKEN Hasney]

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Think there's something wrong with his 3DS. My AR games and Face Raiders save their progress. Up to level 3 on Face Raiders.

[Drakul]

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System freezes are starting to crop up on an unknown number of Nintendo's new 3DS portables. While we don't know how frequent the problem is, it's happening enough for Nintendo to include the issue on their official troubleshooting site.

According to Nintendo.com, System freezes that result in a white screen, black screen or inability to power off could mean that your brand new 3DS needs to be returned to Nintendo for repair.

Contacted Monday morning for comment Nintendo of America has yet to respond, though Nintendo UK has told outlets there that any experiencing any problems with their Nintendo 3DS console should first try the latest system update. If the issue persists, customers are told to contact Nintendo's Customer Service Center.

While Tristan's 3DS, which he purchased on Sunday, hasn't had any issues. My system has frozen twice on a black screen. The second time it occurred I was playing Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars and in the middle of the game the system just faded to black, slowly. Then it wouldn't respond, as you can see in the video above.

[Kalyx triaD]

Spent 30mins just dicking around with the camera, switching between 3D and 2D. Love this thing, although it seems too small, but I want one.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Have you noticed that the 2 issues are displays using a black 3DS?

Let that be a lesson: Don't be boring.

[Drakul]

I'll be getting black unless the red/black one is out by mid May.

[ClockShot]

Started mine up and screwed around with it for about an hour this morning. Pretty awesome. Played the first couple minutes of Pokemon White. I'll try Steel Diver and Pilotwings later in the day.

Just ran out and grabbed a case to store it in.

[Extreme Angle]

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Ashens :heart:

[Drakul]

I always enjoy his stuff.

[Inadequacy]

Picked up this and pokemon black yesterday. The 3d is actually pretty cool.

Does anyone know which is the best of the 3d launch titles, or should I just wait for Ocarina of time?

[Emperor Smeat]

From what I've read and seen, Ridge Racer is the best one to use 3D but gets a bit repetitive after a while.

Street Fighter IV is the best in terms of controlling and playing just like the console versions. Not much of a 3D effect unless you fight in 3D mode or 1st person.

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars might end up as the underrated game of the launch with low sales but a good game. Very similar to the old X-Com series in gameplay style.

Madden and Lego Star Wars appear to be the games to avoid the most with Super Monkey Ball 3D, Asphalt 3D, and Bust-A-Move Universe as the next set of avoidable games.

[Drakul]

The Ocarina of Time 3D remake has a release date of the 19th of June 2011 in the US but no Europe date yet.

Also, boxart:

http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2011/04/viewmedia-2.jpg

[Kalyx triaD]

Water Temple here I come.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

The Ocarina of Time 3D remake has a release date of the 19th of June 2011 in the US but no Europe date yet.

17th June in Europe.

[Mike the Metal Ed]

OK, I walked too close to Game with too much money and bought one.

My code is 3652 0574 0537, I have Street Fighter and Monkey Ball cos I had to pick a free game from the shitty pile, but best not to play me at SF unless you like shallow, easy victories.

[Drakul]

Comparison shots:

http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2011/04/ocatime.jpg

http://cache-04.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2011/04/1045lw9.png

http://cache-03.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2011/04/15eipu1.png

http://cache-02.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2011/04/2ii9a9s.png

http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2011/04/33nda13.png

http://cache-04.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2011/04/bfki84.png

http://cache-03.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2011/04/ei2s6o.png

http://cache-02.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2011/04/o9nvd1.png

http://cache-01.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2011/04/2z812zq.png

http://cache-01.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2011/04/zml95d.png

[Kalyx triaD]

Some shots look fantastic, others pretty much sharper touches.

Looks good. Be cool to see Navi all 3D and stuff.

[Drakul]

I just had a thought about the runner in OoT. The guy you'd find next to the canyon would challenge you to a race to the forest but he always won.

Think it's likely they'll change that? I always assumed they had plans for the guy, like you beat him and he gives you something like a heart container but they scrapped it and kept him in.

Then I read about the rumours that maybe he was linked with some sort of Triforce related quest they took out. I doubt that. Would be cool if they added a whole other quest using the same map, though. I know that's asking far too much. I'd only expect them to do something with the runner so he can give you a prize, if they changed anything like that.

Navi would be cool in 3D, flying about and so would a lot of the boss battles with their fire and effects. We'd probably get Eponas butt in 3D as well.

[Kalyx triaD]

I think he was Nintendo's joke on quests...

Fishing would also look pretty cool in 3D (and perhaps easier?). And being that Zelda 64 made Z-targeting what it is, I guess it'll be fully realized locking on to enemies and Link's body looking that much closer to the screen, hopping about and fighting night skeletons.

Fucking love 3DS. And this game. Now gets some F-Zero on there.

[Emperor Smeat]

The runner was meant to be a joke by Nintendo because even if you tried to out run him, the games would end up cheating and still put him in the finishing line.

His alter-ego in Majora's Mask was beatable in a contest but it was to get the clock at exactly 10 seconds instead of a race in order to get a heart piece.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Mega Man Lengends 3 Prototype Version is going to be an eShop launch title and cost the yen amount of about $2.

Fucking sweet.

[whiteyford]

Im still on the fence, would the fine people of TPWW recommend the 3DS?

[Kalyx triaD]

Wait for E3.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Get it now, play Street Fighter and Ghost Tecon and be happy.

[Emperor Smeat]

Wait till June/July because by then the bigger titles will be available to go along with Street Fighter IV and the eShop will be available for the Gameboy Virtual Console.

[G]

Wait till June/July because by then the bigger titles will be available to go along with Street Fighter IV and the eShop will be available for the Gameboy Virtual Console.

But that stuff will be out whether or not he buys one now. Might as well enjoy it now :-\

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Exactly. There won't be a price drop between now and then. If you get bored of SF4, then there's a trade of OoT.

[Drakul]

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[Drakul]

Motion aiming. Move the 3DS to aim/look around:
<div style="width: 640px;"><embed width="640" height="391" src="http://media.mtvnservices.com/mgid:moses:video:gametrailers.com:713242" quality="high" bgcolor="000000" name="efp" align="middle" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" flashvars="autoPlay=false" allowfullscreen="true"></embed><div style="font-size: 10px; font-family: Verdana; text-align: center; width: 640px; padding-top: 2px; padding-bottom: 2px; background-color: black; height: 32px;"><div><a style="color:#FFFFFF;" href="http://www.gametrailers.com" title="GameTrailers.com">Video Games</a> | <a style="color:#FFFFFF;" href="http://www.gametrailers.com/game/the-legend-of-zelda-ocarina/13414" title="The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D">The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D</a> | <a style="color:#FFFFFF;" href="http://www.gametrailers.com/video/japanese-motion-aiming-gameplay/713242" title="Japanese Motion Aiming Gameplay">Japanese Motion Aiming Gameplay</a></div><div style="padding-top: 3px;"><a style="color:#FFFFFF;" href="http://xbox360.gametrailers.com/" title="Xbox 360">Xbox 360</a> | <a style="color:#FFFFFF;" href="http://ps3.gametrailers.com/" title="PS3">PlayStation 3</a> | <a style="color:#FFFFFF;" href="http://wii.gametrailers.com/" title="Wii">Nintendo Wii</a> | <a style="color:#FFFFFF;" href="http://pc.gametrailers.com/" title="PC Games">PC Games</a></div></div></div>

You can also use the stick if you'd prefer, according to comments.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Yeah, they said the motion was optional, thank god.

[Fignuts]

http://www.vgcats.com/comics/images/110329.jpg

[Emperor Smeat]

The entire BitTrip Saga series is heading to the 3DS as a single game card for those who didn't buy it on PC or Wiiware.

The adventures of Commander Video are served six ways in the new Bit.Trip Saga, the Nintendo 3DS compilation that will included every Bit.Trip game released by developer Gaijin Games. Not only do you get Bit. Trip Beat, you get Core, Void, Runner, Fate and Flux.

That's more than two years worth of Bit.Trip releases on one cartridge. And that's not all. If you act... whenever Bit.Trip Saga comes out, you'll get all six games in stereoscopic 3D! So many dimensions!

http://kotaku.com/#!5796881/the-entire-bittrip-saga-is-coming-to-nintendo-3ds

[Drakul]

OoT trailer:

<div style="background-color:#000000;width:520px;"><div style="padding:4px;"><embed src="http://media.mtvnservices.com/mgid:moses:video:gametrailers.com:713476" width="512" height="288" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" base="." flashVars=""></embed><p style="text-align:left;background-color:#FFFFFF;padding:4px;margin-top:4px;margin-bottom:0px;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Tags: <a href="http://www.gametrailers.com">GameTrailers.com</a>, <a href="http://www.gametrailers.com/video/the-legend-the-legend/713476">The Legend In 3D Trailer HD</a>, <a href="http://pc.gametrailers.com/">PC Games</a>, <a href="http://ps3.gametrailers.com/">PlayStation 3</a>, <a href="http://xbox360.gametrailers.com/">Xbox 360</a></p></div></div>

[Emperor Smeat]

Some 3DS related news:

eShop delayed until June 7 or when Nintendo holds its E3 conference although Famitsu is reporting Nintendo is using the extra time to add a lot more Virtual Console and games to the service.

StarFox 64 3DS remake will not have any sort of online modes but will still support LAN play as well as Download mode play from a single cart.

Resident Evil: Mercenaries 3D now has a June 28 release date for North America and a TBA July release date for Europe.

[Drakul]

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[#BROKEN Hasney]

Game has the Black 3DS for £165

http://www.game.co.uk/Nintendo-3DS/Hardware/Console/~r353540/Nintendo-3DS-Console-Cosmos-Black/

[Drakul]

Inside the case of the European OoT when you preorder:

Cover:
http://i316.photobucket.com/albums/mm322/FNintendo/Fnintendo%209/hni0002i.jpg

Inside:
http://i316.photobucket.com/albums/mm322/FNintendo/Fnintendo%209/hni0003x.jpg

Seems to come with a free poster:
http://i316.photobucket.com/albums/mm322/FNintendo/Fnintendo%209/hni0004b.jpg

The other side of the poster:
http://i316.photobucket.com/albums/mm322/FNintendo/Fnintendo%209/hni0005p.jpg

[Drakul]

There also seems to be a special edition in Europe as well as the poster/rupee case on the previous page. The special addition is said to come with this ocarina and woodlike pen:
http://www.lemagjeuxvideo.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/DSCN3257.jpg

<iframe frameborder="0" width="480" height="269" src="http://www.dailymotion.com/embed/video/xitxvr_collector-ocarina-et-stylo-pour-ocarina-of-time-3d_videogames"></iframe><br /><a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xitxvr_collector-ocarina-et-stylo-pour-ocarina-of-time-3d_videogames" target="_blank">Collector : Ocarina et Stylo pour Ocarina of...</a> <i>by <a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/LMJV1" target="_blank">LMJV1</a></i>

I've not seen any official word from Nintendo on any of these extras and I can't see them on any shop sites. The game is less than a month away. I'd thought they'd have these officially announced or up for preorder by now.

[Drakul]

Nintendo Greece is giving away these for preordering:
"Genuine" Deku seeds in a can.
http://www.nintendo.gr/Upload/image/Deku%20Tree1.JPG

3DS slipcase:
http://www.nintendo.gr/Upload/image/ZeldaOOT3D_Pouches_1.jpg

The above ocarina (minus the pen)

A cap:
http://www.nintendo.gr/Upload/image/ZoT%20Cap1.JPG

And this keyring:
http://www.nintendo.gr/Upload/image/Keyrings1.JPG

Going to go dig around and see what country is being given what bonus. US is getting a poster and nothing else, I've read.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

All that above is Greece only. We're getting the poster and a gold game sleeve.

http://www.destructoid.com/uk-pre-order-bonuses-for-ocarina-of-time-3d-fall-short-201252.phtml

[LuigiD]

Fucking Greeks :mad:

[Drakul]

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[Emperor Smeat]

Nintendo released a list of about 20ish DSiWare games that won't be transferable to the 3DS although Nintendo didn't rule out making them possible in the future with a few already confirmed to be having their own 3DS version (ex. Flipnote).

Earthworm Jim not being transferable might be more related to Interplay potentially closing as a company than other issues.

- Art Academy First Semester
- Art Academy Second Semester
- Asphalt IV
- Crash-Course Domo
- Earthworm Jim
- Flipnote Studio
- Hard-Hat Domo
- Let's Golf
- Nintendo DSi Browser
- Oregon Trail
- Pinball Pulse: The Ancients Beckon
- Pro-Putt Domo
- Real Soccer 2009
- Real Soccer 2010
- Rock-n-Roll Domo
- SUDOKU MASTER
- SUDOKU SENSEI
- Sudoku Student
- White-Water Domo

Also announced was the US eShop is still set for June 3 and comes with a few more free goodies originally meant to be released in the delayed updates.

Among the first set of games that will be available for the eShop are Super Mario Land, Alleyway, Radar Mission and the remastered (and free until July 7) version of Excite Bike, with new games being added to the marketplace every Thursday.

The Pokemon app is a free Pokedex that will collect info on more than 150 Pokemon from Pokemon Black and White

http://ds.ign.com/articles/117/1172210p1.html
http://screwattack.com/blogs/ScrewAttack-News/3DS-software-update-and-eShop-details

[Drakul]

In Japan, Nintendo is releasing new hardware bundles this month, and a new hardware color next.

On June 23, a Wii bundle with Wii Sports Resort and an extra Wii Remote Plus goes on sale in Japan for ¥20,000 (US$$250).

The following month, on July 14, Nintendo is releasing a "Fire Red" Nintendo 3DS for ¥25,000 ($313). Currently, the 3DS is available in Cosmo Black and Aqua Blue in Japan.


Good, so this is the colour I'l be getting if/when it comes out in the UK. A UK shop had it up on it's sight before the 3DS even launched so I'd assume it would come out here.

http://cache-02.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2011/06/firered.jpg

[Emperor Smeat]

Yoshii confirmed to be an Easter egg for the Metal Gear Solid 3D: Snake Eater game. It would make it the 2nd MGS game in a row on a Nintendo platform the dinosaur has appeared in with Twin Snakes being the first.

Most likely he is just going to replace the hidden toy frogs in the game but Konami as a joke didn't deny it wasn't possible to eat him.

Also not answered is what happens to the 3D effect later in the game due to something happening to Snake in the original version he looses sight in 1 eye which could be used to disable or alter the 3D effect for that part of the game

http://fastcache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2011/06/yoshi_mgs_01.jpg
http://kotaku.com/5810150/can-snake-eat-yoshi-meat-in-metal-gear-solid-3ds-and-other-questions-kojima-productions-wouldnt-answer

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Losing the 3D would be retarded. May as well get the HD collection if that happened.

[Kalyx triaD]

It's probably a production gag as the MGS series tends to do. They like to poke fun at the fact that MGS is really just a game.

[ClockShot]

Hey, tech support question for you owners out there.

I got my mom a 3DS for her birthday a few weeks back, got mine at launch. I updated my system to get the internet browser and shop without a problem a couple nights ago. Tried to do my mom's just now and I can't get no connection. The catch is, all the bars are blue on the home screen. But when i go into the settings menu, they all go grey. When I try to update, it starts and the bars are back to blue, but 5 seconds later the bars go back to grey.

I'm thinking hardware issue, but I'm just curious if anybody else is having a problem before I go to Nintendo on this. Any help is of course appreciated.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Are you doing it on the same router as you did your update? If not, I'm betting it's a port issue.

You'll need to find out how to open ports for the router if that is the case.

[ClockShot]

Are you doing it on the same router as you did your update? If not, I'm betting it's a port issue.

You'll need to find out how to open ports for the router if that is the case.

Yeah, I am.

I ended up using the DNS number nintendo gives you on their support website. It works, but I get cut off around 75% completion. Gonna try again in a little while.

[Kane Knight]

It's probably a production gag as the MGS series tends to do. They like to poke fun at the fact that MGS is really just a game.

In fact, that's pretty much all they do.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Just bought OoT. Was food shopping after 6 pints and was a bit of an impulse buy, but the smirk on my face during just the intro is 3D is ridiculous. All I see on videogame sites right now is that the 3DS only has ports that are good and I would totally agree.

I was tempted to sell it after E3. But I've now realised after starting this, if it makes me smile while I play, why would I complain?

[Emperor Smeat]

Square-Enix is holding a contest for a rare collectors edition 3DS that will have their upcoming Heroes of Ruin logo on it to go along with an Onyx Black color scheme.

The contest lasts until July 31 and is being held on their Heroes of Ruin game website with only 1 winner receiving the 3DS as a prize.

The only catch is the contest is available only for the US and Canada.

http://cdn2.netops.eidosinteractive.com/pringo4-all/data/assets/horpr/images/info/in_3ds_comp.jpg
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/311987/news/square-enix-creates-ultra-rare-nintendo-3ds/

[Drakul]

I played a 3DS for the first time a couple weeks ago. It was Pilot Wings Resort and my eyes just couldn't adjust to the 3D at full blast. Turned it down to a lower level but ended up leaving the shop (ASDA) a bit disapointed in the 3DS.

Tried it again at GAME yesterday with SSFIV3D with the 3D set to full and it worked like a charm. I was quite impressed. I thought the 3D would have made everything pop out but it makes the game look "deeper", like it has multiple layers.

I couldn't adjust to Pilot Wings in 3D but SSFIV's 3D was natural. So, is it as case of ASDA having a crappy 3DS or does the ease of adjusting to the 3D vary from game to game?

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Not played Pilotwings, but I had SSF4 and Zelda maxed 3D at all times and was fine with it.

[Drakul]

It probably is just ASDAs 3DS being wrecked by someone at some point.

[Extreme Angle]

It probably is just ASDAs 3DS being wrecked by someone at some point.

Nah not ASDA's 3DS... I tried Pilotwings in both ASDA and GAME both were horrible, tried Nintendogs too which was better...
Before you said that Street Fighter was so much better i'd lost all faith in the 3DS...
I'll have to give it a shot somewhere.

[Drakul]

Yeah, Street Fighter is much better than Pilot Wings.
With PW on maximum 3D, it was just a blur I couldn't focus on and my eyes would keep freaking out. With SFIV on the same 3D setting, it was easy, instant and comfortable.

[Verbose Minch]

Yeah, Street Fighter is much better than Pilot Wings.
With PW on maximum 3D, it was just a blur I couldn't focus on and my eyes would keep freaking out. With SFIV on the same 3D setting, it was easy, instant and comfortable.

I think that's just because of the difference in view point. Flying forward in 3d is a lot harder for your eyes to process than a 2d plane converted to 3d.

At least I would imagine so.

[Drakul]

I'm not sure the ingame view point would make a difference. It's still two 2D images being fired from different directions into my eyes.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Fairly large price cut coming, at least in the US. 30% off down to $169.99 from August 12th.

They're doing something for early adopters too, whatever that might be.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Early adopters get 10 free NES games and 10 free GBA games. The GBA games including Yoshi’s Island: Super Mario Advance 3, Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Metroid Fusion, WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$ and Mario vs. Donkey Kong. NES games include Super Mario Bros., Donkey Kong Jr., Balloon Fight, Ice Climber and The Legend of Zelda.

[Requiem]

Nice price drop. Might get one of these eventually.

[Kalyx triaD]

Needs a redesign, tbh. Too compact, even for Nintendo.

[Emperor Smeat]

Fairly large price cut coming, at least in the US. 30% off down to $169.99 from August 12th.

They're doing something for early adopters too, whatever that might be.

Wasn't that the original price of the DS (and all the revisions)?

If anything it now provides a bigger gap away from the Vita which could kill off some of its steam after Sony announced the lower model was the same price as the 3DS.

It could also have a side effect of making the Wii U cheaper than what Nintendo originally wanted so that the Wii U doesn't have the slow sales like the 3DS initially had.

[Kane Knight]

If anything it now provides a bigger gap away from the Vita which could kill off some of its steam after Sony announced the lower model was the same price as the 3DS.

You mean, it provides a stopgap measure in response to the bombshell Sony dropped on them.

Sales were already short of projections by a significant number. They're already kind of failing without direct competition, and the price point on the PSP Aqua Velva was just insult to injury. They already had to do something, regardless of the PSP Vittles. This may have upped the price cut, but even that's questionable.

I get the spin, but Sony's the lagging brand up against the reigning champ, and I have trouble imagining this has a serious impact on Sony's momentum at this point.

Though this does kinda make me regret buying a DSiXL so recently. Paying 250 for a technology I have no interest in using to play ports of old titles I didn't buy on the last ten platforms they were released for isn't my idea of a good buy. But at a more reasonable price, the backwards compatability alone would have been ice to replace my former unit.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Flame Red Nintendo 3DS drops on September 9th in the US, so Europe will probably be shortly after that.

[Drakul]

Cool. I'll probably get it if money permits. Hopefully it'll be part of the price cut.

I don't want the black and blue 3DS at, say, £130 and the red one is £170.

[Drakul]

The new UK price of the 3DS is £139.99.

[Kane Knight]

Nintendo needed a better gimmick this time.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Not entirely. The DS started just as slow, both in sales and a dearth of games and it wasn't until the second holiday when it started picking up. However, the initial price was a huge barrier to entry for families that have Wii's and DS's in this economy.

There's new Mario and Mario Kart along with a new, lower price coming out before Christmas. If they're still failing into the new year, serious questions will need to be asked internally.

[Jonster]

The new UK price of the 3DS is £139.99.

Currently £115 on Amazon and at Tesco. Morrisson's have it for £120 with all games at £25.

[Kane Knight]

Not entirely. The DS started just as slow, both in sales and a dearth of games and it wasn't until the second holiday when it started picking up. However, the initial price was a huge barrier to entry for families that have Wii's and DS's in this economy.

There's new Mario and Mario Kart along with a new, lower price coming out before Christmas. If they're still failing into the new year, serious questions will need to be asked internally.

Oh sweet Jesus, would Jim Sterling like a word with you.

Suffice to say the DS didn't quite sell as bad, that's an excuse. Making excuses about launch titles is a dumb idea, since it really hasn't been a factor before. The difference? Counting on the same old in a recession.

Further, if this were really the case, if things were business as usual, none of what's happened would be happening. A price cut, a profit forecast of doom for the company, and Iwata's paycut demonstrate just how marked a difference there is.

And yes, price was a good chunk of that, but that came from hubris based on a response of interest from the consumer. They actually thought 3D would carry that price tag, and that's a pretty big issue that's hard to excuse.

Has, I didn't peg you for an apologist. If (not when, before some whiny faggot dregs up this post in a year) the PSP Vita does well at launch, what will be the excuse?

They had to play damage control on launch week sales, even. It's a GOOD thing that we're not sold out, they said. That was Sony's excuse for the PS3. Well, one of them. They also trumped up sales and such, which is Nintendo's current shtick.

So...Apologise away, I guess. It might make you feel better, but the 3DS is in trouble. I know you were fellating the thing for months before release, but apologetics is another thing entirely.

Justifying your buy?

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Not really, it's just how I see it all. I've already sold mine. It can burn in hell for all I care, then I can re-pick one up cheap and have new Mario and Mario Kart and I'll be a happy bunny.

They've said it's below expectations, but it just needs a strong holiday to pick it back up. unfortunately for them, they've taken the loss leader business practice so it's going to need to be a strong holiday with a high attach rate.

Vita though, if that thing launches in March like is rumoured, I would put money on it having a strong opening month and then dropping off the map until Christmas.

[FourFifty]

So far I enjoy the 3ds. Faster web browser than the DSI, Netflix, and Zelda is pretty cool. Not too stoked with most of the titles, but I'm looking forward to Mario Kart, Smash Bros, and the new Mario game.

[LuigiD]

Have spare cash right now to buy a 3DS..but I looked at the calendar of releases and there isn't much coming out much. I love the Nintendo games coming but some stronger third party support would be nice :-\

[Requiem]

How is this thing on the eyes? Does it give you headaches or anything after a while?

[FourFifty]

I got my 3ds the day the price cut was annoucned...M'em, at least I'll get the free downloads.

[FourFifty]

How is this thing on the eyes? Does it give you headaches or anything after a while?

I haven't had any problems with headaches, however I find that I fidget sometimes while playing, which throws the 3d effect off. When trying to show someone something on the 3ds it sucks because you have to turn the 3d off.

The 3d does nothing for gameplay, just how it looks. It's a gimmick.

[Funky Fly]

K, first did I just see a Jonster post on the last page? :eek:

Welcome back, lad.

Yeah, I recently received an extra $160 outside of my budget. Since I hadn't picked up anything gaming related in a while other than MK I treated myself. Preordered Skyrim in full, picked up Record of Agarest War Zero (wanted the 1st title, but it's a smaller gamestop and they kinda suck) and a 2800 point xbla card. They had the 3DS for $139.99 and I didn't even consider getting it. I could have picked it up with OoT but I was like fuck that... and I want one of these things. Needs moar games.

[Requiem]

Holy crap, it WAS Jonster. Wow, blast from the past in here.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

The thing with me is, I still want one but only for Mario Kart and Mario which seems silly to pay what they want for it even after reduction. I had the DS since Christmas 2004 and I barely used that for anything bar GBA games I missed until about 18 months had passed and this is feeling the same way, just I had a better use for my money this time.

[Funky Fly]

I love my DS. Gonna hang on to it till it dies and will never trade any of my legal games for it in. But I also never used it till the games really started rolling in.

I have no doubt I'll get a 3DS at some point, but it's in the same territory as the PS3 on my buying schedule filed under "some day".

[#BROKEN Hasney]

The PS3 prove drop not tempting you there either then?

[Funky Fly]

I was out of the country over the last week. What price drop is this?

[Emperor Smeat]

Sony announced all current PS3 bundles would have an immediate price drop from $299 to $249 but at the same time announced another new bundle or model set for $299.

http://screwattack.com/blogs/ScrewAttack-News/Sony-announces-price-cut

[Funky Fly]

Excellent. Might pick one up then.

[Jonster]

K, first did I just see a Jonster post on the last page? :eek:

Welcome back, lad.

Holy crap, it WAS Jonster. Wow, blast from the past in here.

:wave:

On topic, I'm getting a 3DS for my birthday at the end of September, really looking forward to it as I used to be big on the handheld gaming and it's dropped off over the last couple of years mostly.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

http://www.destructoid.com/2nd-analog-nub-and-monster-hunter-tri-3g-coming-to-3ds-210760.phtmlhttp://bulk2.destructoid.com/ul/210760-3DSnewNub.jpg

http://www.destructoid.com/2nd-analog-nub-and-monster-hunter-tri-3g-coming-to-3ds-210760.phtml

Second nub for Monster Hunter and probably one hell of a lot of other games soon too.

Yeah, that's awful and unweildly. If I ever get one again, I'll be waiting on a re-design for sure now.

[Extreme Angle]

You sold your 3DS?

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Yeah, had some money nicked and had to sell it for food and junk. Would have worked out great, actually sold it for more than the price drop amount so fine when I would have re-bought one. Now I don't see a reason to until the dual-stick version comes out.

[Emperor Smeat]

http://www.destructoid.com/2nd-analog-nub-and-monster-hunter-tri-3g-coming-to-3ds-210760.phtmlhttp://bulk2.destructoid.com/ul/210760-3DSnewNub.jpg

http://www.destructoid.com/2nd-analog-nub-and-monster-hunter-tri-3g-coming-to-3ds-210760.phtml

Second nub for Monster Hunter and probably one hell of a lot of other games soon too.

Yeah, that's awful and unweildly. If I ever get one again, I'll be waiting on a re-design for sure now.

Only issue is if a game uses both sticks, it sort of makes the touch pad a bit useless or even using the buttons because of the placement.

I saw a concept one that placed the right stick on the bottom although the thingy itself was just a stick and not a cradle like the picture above.

I'd also assume besides the possibility of Nintendo becoming worried from the Vita or people complaining about the lack of a 2nd stick, the extra stick was done to help with the idea of using it as a controller for the Wii U since the Wii U controller has 2 sticks to go along with a screen.

[Emperor Smeat]

According to Nintendo, Capcom pushed for the new 2nd stick add-on as one of the requirements to getting Monster Hunter on the handheld during negotiations between both companies.

They also said Capcom was the main reason why the Classic Controller for the Wii had the Pro model with the extra shoulder buttons because Capcom wanted the extra buttons for Monster Hunter Tri on the Wii.

According to a few rumors, Nintendo was against the idea of separating the 3DS user base this early but they also knew it would be unwise to let Sony keep the series exclusive to their handhelds in Japan because that ended up being the main reason why the PSP never collapsed completely.

[Kalyx triaD]

Basically Nintendo should let Capcom design their hardware.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

No, we'd be on the 8th revision already if it was Capcom. But really guys, that will be the last, ultimate version of it until we get bored and make another.

[Kalyx triaD]

Oh I see: Capcom makes retail updates to their games so they'd naturally do it for hardware as well. Very good, Hasney.

[Emperor Smeat]

Rumored small list of games Nintendo will show off or announce in their 3DS event before the Tokyo Game Show with at least Monster Hunter, a new Warioware game, and new colors confirmed to be occurring in past reports.

Monster Hunter exclusive for 3DS, supports online play.
A Yoshi side scroller for 3DS, developed by Good-Feel.
New game from WarioWare team.
Etrian Odyssey 3DS
Hatsune Miku 3DS, contains all songs from Project DIVA 1 and 2.
New 3DS color: solid silver.
Presentation on eShop demos; Super Mario Land 3D will have a downloadable demo.

The "new project" from Alchemist, the famous visual novel company, is an entirely new "moe mystery" for 3DS.
Ace Attorney 5, will supposedly include an Edgeworth scenario. AA: Investigations being phased in to main series?
http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread.php?id=133773

Another list also has Baten Kaitos: Silence of the Mechanised Son and Mach Rider Unchained as titles to be shown off.

[Emperor Smeat]

Looks like Konami is joining Capcom in being very happy about the 2nd stick attachment because now they found an easy way to fix the horrible controls for Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D‎.

http://kotaku.com/5838643/metal-gears-studio-has-a-circle-pad-peripheral-now-too

[Mike the Metal Ed]

Capcom are being right bastards over Phoenix Wright at the moment. Not optimistic for a localisation.

[Kalyx triaD]

Perhaps his inclusion in UMvC3 will sway them.

[Verbose Minch]

I just beat Starfox 64 3D. It's the definitive best use of the 3D, the depth of perception helps immensely.

It's the best game on the 3DS right now. If you have one, go pick it up.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Capcom are being right bastards over Phoenix Wright at the moment. Not optimistic for a localisation.

Of Layton V PW?

It's coming, level 5 pretty much confirmed it.

[Mike the Metal Ed]

Of Layton V PW?

It's coming, level 5 pretty much confirmed it.

Or AA 5.

[Emperor Smeat]

Quick Recap of Nintendo's pre-Tokyo Game Show 3DS Event:

* Monster Hunter 4 confirmed to be exclusive to the 3DS.
http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread.php?id=134055

* Monster Hunter Tri from the Wii is being ported to the 3DS and will be called Monster Hunter 3G

* Pink version of the 3DS will be out in Japan in October and late 2011/early 2012 for other regions.

* New footage for Mario Kart 7, Super Mario 3D Land, and Mario And Sonic at the London Olympic Games shown.

* New game in the Mario Tennis series going to the 3DS with a TBA 2012 release date.

* Official debut of the Fire Emblem series for the 3DS with the newest game set to arrive next year.

* No mention or debut of the 2nd stick attachment which could be a sign of it being a bundled item or not Nintendo-produced item.

* Miyamoto brought out his old Master Sword and Shield props to debut Zelda Four Swords for the 3DS and more info on Skyward Sword for the Wii.

While this list is mostly about games Japan is getting in 2011 and 2012, most of them will also be coming to US/Canada and UK/Europe:

Nintendo then announced that 3DS will see the following titles in 2012:
- Fire Emblem
- Friend Collection
- Girl's Mode (a fashion game)
- Kid Icarus
- Animal Crossing
- Mario & Sonic at the London Olympics
- Culchobit (a soccer game)
- Shinrei Camera
- Dynasty Warriors VS
- Hatsune Miku Project Mirai!
- Bravely Default: Flying Fairy (an RPG from Square-Enix)
- Culdcept
- Paper Mario
- Luigi's Mansion 2
- Resident Evil Revelations
- Kid Icarus Uprising

By the end of 2011, 3DS will also be getting the following games in addition to Mario Kart 7 and Super Mario 3D:

- SD Gundam G Genration 3D
- Ace Combat 3D
- Tekken 3D
- Theatrhythm Final Fantasy
- Slime Mori Mori Dragon Quest 3
- New Love Plus
- Monster Hunter 3G
- Metal Gear Solid 3D Snake Eater

http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2011/09/13/3ds_conference_2011/

http://www.vgchartz.com/article/87889/nintendo-announces-holiday-lineup-for-japan-new-3ds-games/

[#BROKEN Hasney]

I would mock Capcom for announcing a remake and a sequel to the same game in the same month, but it actually makes sense for the Japanese market. Monster Hunter is their crack.

[Drakul]

I'll be holding off on getting a 3DS for a while now.

With multiple games using the secondery thumbstick attachement, which needs a battery of its own, it's clear as day that a remodeled 3DS isn't far away.

I've waited this long, A few more months wouldn't matter.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

I'll be holding off on getting a 3DS for a while now.

With multiple games using the secondery thumbstick attachement, which needs a battery of its own, it's clear as day that a remodeled 3DS isn't far away.

I've waited this long, A few more months wouldn't matter.

It doesn't need it's own battery, they just thought hat if they had to have a growth coming out of the machine, they may as well give the console some extra juice.

That said, I'm with you all the way.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Never mind, I'm wrong. it needs a AAA battery...

...wow

[LuigiD]

Kinda glad I saved my money and didn't get a 3DS.

[Emperor Smeat]

A bunch of 3DS news from today's press conference held by Nintendo.

NES Classic Kid Icarus will become the next game to have the 3D Classic treatment while Japan's Club Nintendo is holding a contest and giving away 3,000 limited edition Mario-related 3DS with each model only having 1,000 copies made.
http://www.screwattack.com/news/kid-icarus-will-become-3d-classic


Mario Kart 7 will not drop its 60 fps framerate for online multiplayer matches and allows for customized racing leagues/groups. The StreetPass mode allows for races to be scheduled and the exchanging of racing groups between 3DS owners. SpotPass allows "ghost racers" to be uploaded from other people's races.
http://www.screwattack.com/news/mario-kart-7-online-and-streetpass


Recap of the news regarding the 3DS system itself from Nintento include (no guarantee all will be available outside of Japan):
* 3D video recording will be enabled. You'll be able to record up to 10 minutes of video and tweak your clips afterwards, even enabling stop-motion animation.
* There's a map overlay to show where Miis you've collected in StreetPass are from.
* You'll be able to transfer software to other 3DS systems.
* The 3DS RPG Find Mii will get a sequel, available only if you've cleared the first iteration.

http://www.screwattack.com/news/weve-got-3ds-firmware-update-highlights


First potential Pokemon RPG for the 3DS might be named "Pokemon Gray" based on a recent domain name purchased by Nintendo.


Hulu Plus will be arriving to the 3DS (and Wii) in the near future with membership costing $7.99 per month.

[Kane Knight]

First potential Pokemon RPG for the 3DS might be named "Pokemon Gray" based on a recent domain name purchased by Nintendo.

It's unlikely we'll see the third Gen 5 game released on a platform other than the one the other two were released on. I'd expect otherwise from Nintendo's standard dev cycle.

Anyway, I was just here to post this (pretty sweet):

www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/7.320240-Major-3DS-Update-Includes-Demos-and-DLC

After a losing financial year, Nintendo wants to eliminate every excuse you have for not buying new content on its 3DS.
In response to the company's recent financial woes, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has announced that the 3DS eShop will be expanded in a firmware update later this year. The update, expected November 4th, will focus on downloadable content, allowing game demos, DLC, and the ability to perform downloads while in sleep mode.


Iwata's plans were laid out in the company's Semi-Annual Financial Results Briefing (http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/library/events/111028/05.html), a long explanation of what caused Nintendo's recent numbers and what it intends on doing to help reverse the trend. Also outlined in the report were plans for a second firmware update that will release sometime "in the future" after the one already planned for November. This future update will hypothetically allow the 3DS eShop's content to be viewable, and eventually, downloadable from smart phones and computers.
Nintendo believes that one of the problems with the 3DS is that it doesn't have "a great affinity with the social media, which are currently being used as a means to spread information.


"In other words," the report states, "even if a software title receives an incredible review, majority of people will not know about it unless they access the Nintendo eShop with their Nintendo 3DS system."


That's exactly why Iwata wants players to have more access to content. At first, players using other devices will only be able to view the eShop, but soon (for those of you counting, we're now talking about three updates out), Nintendo plans on giving them the ability to make purchases as well. Until that time, you'll need to photograph a QR code with your 3DS in order to access the purchase screen on your handheld.


This whole 3DS mess may be a thorn in Nintendo's side, but there's not much to complain about for the consumer. There's now been a price cut, a second thumbstick added (http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/112831-Bulky-3DS-Expansion-Adds-Second-Thumbstick), Netflix, the aforementioned DLC and demo update, and, of course, the stuff Nintendo was already planning on giving players in November anyway, namely 3D video recording and a new messaging service. I'll admit that I haven't been thrilled with Nintendo's hardware choices of late, but I have to applaud Iwata for the way he's handled its failings. Instead of sending out hordes of apology letters without changing, or simply pointing fingers and mud slinging, Nintendo has genuinely tried to make itself better for the player. Whether or not that's enough to put the company back on an upward swing is a different story.


Source: Eurogamer (http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-10-28-3ds-eshop-to-get-dlc-and-demos)

[Funky Fly]

Right, good read. Let's not turn this into another little escuffle, but this is what I want to see out of the big three when they fuck up. Not lies, not bells and whistles that drive up hardware costs without actually adding to the player experience and definitely not blaming or punishing the gamer.

"We fucked up. The economy is bad, but we fucked up. And we're sorry. Here's what went wrong. Here's what we're doing to fix it. Here's what we're doing to once again pique gamers' interest in our product. Oh, plus we're still doing all the stuff we were already rolling out for this year. Our bad. Enjoy."

It's really not that hard, Sony, Microsoft, EA, Activision and every company that's ever fucked the gamer over. Apologize, fix your shit then watch the money roll in. My only gripe with this is that I still have to wait probably a year and a half for v2.0 of the 3DS.

[Kane Knight]

Right, good read. Let's not turn this into another little escuffle, but this is what I want to see out of the big three when they fuck up. Not lies, not bells and whistles that drive up hardware costs without actually adding to the player experience and definitely not blaming or punishing the gamer.

"We fucked up. The economy is bad, but we fucked up. And we're sorry. Here's what went wrong. Here's what we're doing to fix it. Here's what we're doing to once again pique gamers' interest in our product. Oh, plus we're still doing all the stuff we were already rolling out for this year. Our bad. Enjoy."

It's really not that hard, Sony, Microsoft, EA, Activision and every company that's ever fucked the gamer over. Apologize, fix your shit then watch the money roll in. My only gripe with this is that I still have to wait probably a year and a half for v2.0 of the 3DS.


I completely agree.

However, because you said you wanted an escuffle, I'ma fuck yo shit up, biznatch.

[Kane Knight]

It's especially refreshing after the chorus of "USED GAME SALES! PIRACY! WE'RE INCREASING PRICES WITH HIDDEN OR BACKDOOR FEES!"

And it has a positive effect. The more they do in this vein, the more I actually want a 3DS.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

What if they're improving the store to allow online passes?! :'(

[Kane Knight]

What if they're improving the store to allow online passes?! :'(
Then it's the consumer's fault for continuing to buy the shit.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

I'm not that paranoid, honest.

[Kane Knight]

You're probably not the only person who thought of it.

But portable games are already pretty expensive used, so I think online passes will crash and burn here.

[Emperor Smeat]

Only confirmed so far for Europe but a limited edition Zelda 25th anniversary 3DS bundle will be arriving on November 25 and come with Zelda Ocarina of Time 3D as the free game.

http://download.gamezone.com/uploads/image/data/871444/Nintendo_3DS_Zelda_Bundle_Is_Beautiful.jpg

http://www.gamezone.com/news/nintendo-3ds-zelda-bundle-is-beautiful

[Kane Knight]

Awesome. If only I have a shit about Zelda, I'd be all over that like Sascha on being a bitch.

[Drakul]

Ok, I think I might get that 3DS rather than waiting God knows how much longer for the redesigned version. Now I just have to find a shop that's selling it. GAMEs site has nothing about it but, then again, they still haven't updated the release info for MGS HD collection.

Also, 5 minutes of Mario talking about the 3DS:

<iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/KYa7G467_Yo?feature=player_embedded" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[Emperor Smeat]

It looks like the Zelda 25th anniversary 3DS bundle might be arriving in the US as well instead of just Japan and Europe based on a leaked Gamestop flyer for this year's Black Friday sales.

http://www.screwattack.com/sites/default/files/image/images/News/2011/1113/Game%20Stop%20Flier.jpg
http://www.screwattack.com/sites/default/files/image/images/News/2011/1113/Game%20Stop%20Flier.jpg

[KaosDarksol]

Finally have a reason to play my 3ds but don't really have the money to go out and buy super Mario 3d land right now

[Emperor Smeat]

Someone managed to figure out how long the battery lasts for the Circle Pad attachment and it comes to be about 480 hours.

Also did the comparison with the average hours for the 3DS and it would take 96 recharges to match the hours of the Circle Pad.
http://www.screwattack.com/news/3ds-circle-pad-pro-can-go-long-time

[Kane Knight]

Wow. On the other hand, I'm just gonna wait for the upgraded version that comes with it built-in.

[Emperor Smeat]

Gamestop won exclusive rights to sell the Circle Pad for the 3DS (store and online) so it won't be available anywhere else for the near future.

The good news is they won't be able to add their $5 "Gamestop" tax like they do with a lot of accessories and games (ex. Wii Zapper was $25 at Gamestop while $20 everywhere else).

http://www.screwattack.com/news/circle-pad-be-gamestop-exclusive-0


Nintendo also revealed the entire list for GBA games in the Ambassador program with Europe and Japan getting them on December 16 while US doesn't have a date yet but still expected before the end of the month.

F-Zero: Maximum Velocity

Super Mario Advance 3: Yoshi’s Island

Legend of Zelda: 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 Microgames

[Funky Fly]

Wow, that's actually a pretty impressive list of apologies.

[Kane Knight]

Wow, that's actually a pretty impressive list of apologies.

They're Japanese. It's a step down from tossing themselves on their sword. :p

[Emperor Smeat]

Some 3DS news:

Fire Emblem on the 3DS will be the first Nintendo-made game to have DLC content. Although they've stated multiple times they won't suddenly be adding DLC for every single Nintendo-made game nor will content be taken out just to resell it like a lot of publishers do.

http://www.screwattack.com/news/community-showcase-nintendos-first-dlc-will-be-3ds-fire-emblem


Kid Icarus Uprising will have both local and online multiplayer with 3v3 team matches and "battle royales" announced so far for modes.

Demos will be arriving soon on the eShop for 3DS games with 5 games announced as the 1st batch although only in Japan with no news on when the demo service will be added to other regions. The demos are limited in a sense that they only allow 30 play sessions or boot-ups before becoming inactive.

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy
Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater 3D
Rhythm Thief & The Emperor's Theater
New Love Plus
Resident Evil: Revelations

http://kotaku.com/5871246/kid-icarus-uprising-will-have-online-multiplayer-four-big-3ds-titles-getting-free-demos
http://kotaku.com/5871343/the-five-3ds-game-demos-arent-unlimited-some-are-nice-though

[Xero]

"Fire Emblem on the 3DS will be the first Nintendo-made game to have DLC content. Although they've stated multiple times they won't suddenly be adding DLC for every single Nintendo-made game nor will content be taken out just to resell it like a lot of publishers do."

lol, right.

[Kane Knight]

"Fire Emblem on the 3DS will be the first Nintendo-made game to have DLC content. Although they've stated multiple times they won't suddenly be adding DLC for every single Nintendo-made game nor will content be taken out just to resell it like a lot of publishers do."

lol, right.

I believe them. that would require Nintendo to believe this internets thing is more than a fad.

[Funky Fly]

lol no doubt.

I ended up getting one of these for Christmas along with lots of money, so for those of you who have one of these, are there any stand out games or hidden gems to look into?

[Dorkchop]

lol no doubt.

I ended up getting one of these for Christmas along with lots of money, so for those of you who have one of these, are there any stand out games or hidden gems to look into?

I think just Mario 3D Land and Mario Kart 7. Probably Street Fighter 4 if you like fighting games.

In the eShop: Pushmo, Might Switch Force, and maybe Freakyforms if you like creating weird things.

[Kane Knight]

http://penny-arcade.com/patv/episode/unarmed-avatars

1:40 ish for the relevant part. Suck it, funky. :p

[Funky Fly]

I paid Zero dollars for mine along with Mario Kart 7. Best price drop ever.

[Kane Knight]

You would have bought it for 700 dollars.

[Funky Fly]

The third iteration with the second stick built in and a needlessly big screen, sure.