Current rumor is the 3DS Lite could be arriving around a Spring 2012 release date although it might just be in Japan. No 2nd stick would be built-in but the battery life would be improved by a lot and the system itself would be lighter.

The whole thing is just speculation and I assume the 2nd stick wouldn't be added because Capcom somehow has "exclusive rights" to the thing because they co-developed it and are selling it as a bundle with Resident Evil Revelations.

http://www.screwattack.com/sites/def...dr_3dslite.jpg
http://www.screwattack.com/news/3ds-lite-coming

Sweet.

Gamestop is holding a special promotion for the 3DS and dropping its price by $20 ($149) for all new 3DS handhelds from now until February 12.

The deal includes all bundles and even the unreleased Valentine's pink 3DS bundle that comes out on the 10th.

http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/...-for-only-149/

Nintendo held a special Direct conference viewable from the 3DS with a new Mario Tennis game called Mario Tennis Open arriving this May and the NES game of Kid Icraus getting the 3D Classic treatment.

http://www.screwattack.com/news/mari...d-release-date


The 3D Classic of Kid Icarus is set to arrive around the same week as Kid Icarus Uprising on the 3DS.


Multiplayer modes for Kid Icarus Uprising was also revealed today with a Light vs Dark mode and a Free-For-All mode explained.
http://www.screwattack.com/news/kid-...nd-dawnbreaker


Nintendo also announced a new AR game called Spirit Camera: The Cursed Memoir will arrive on April 13.


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Edit: Long list of confirmed dates for 3DS games including non-Nintendo published games for this year.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/...ease-schedule/


2nd Edit: Nintendo revealed Capcom, Namco, and Sega are currently working together on a cross-over project for the 3DS with the codename of "Impossible to predict".
http://andriasang.com/con028/sega_capcom_bannam/

As part of Nintendo's plan to lure in more digital and indie games for the eshop, the file size cap was expanded from the small 40 MB the Wii and DS used to now 2GB as the current standard.

To put it into perspective, the current card size for 3DS games is about 2GB with only Capcom's Resident Evil Revelations exceeding it.

http://www.screwattack.com/news/3ds-...-size-cap-huge

So...dumb question, but can a 3DS communicate with a DS/DSlite/DSi? Like, say, for the purposes of Pokémon trading.

I know it's backwards compatible, but that doesn't necessarily mean all features are the same. In this case, communication protocols and the like.

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Can+a+3ds+trade+pokemon+with+a+ds

But really, yes it can. I've done it.

The secret and cryptic Namco, Capcom, and Sega joint project is expected to be revealed next week.

Some speculation on what the blocky chromosome type characters might be hints towards the game most likely being a crossover fighter.

http://dsmedia.ign.com/ds/image/arti...1333570858.jpg
http://ds.ign.com/articles/122/1222316p1.html

Ripping off our censored words character thread.

The previous Japan-only Fire Emblem Awakening has a huge chance of getting a North American release based on recent domain names registered to Nintendo.
http://www.screwattack.com/news/fire...-be-heading-us

Nintendo also revealed starting with New Super Mario Bros 2 on the 3DS, the new Nintendo Network will support digital releases of 3DS and Wii U games.
http://www.giantbomb.com/news/ninten...igitally/4110/

Next color will be Midnight Purple and arrives on May 20.

http://www.egmnow.com/wp-content/upl...3DS-pruple.jpg

Previous Japan-only Ace Attorney Investigations 2 could be getting a worldwide release after Capcom teases they are planning on translating the game but warns it still wouldn't arrive anytime soon. Probably won't get started until after Professor Layton Vs Ace Attorney for the 3DS is done and the film for the series is released later this year.
http://www.screwattack.com/news/ace-...d-its-way-west

Purple? Do want.

Engadget are saying it looks like it's been hit with ugly stick, but I agree. It's the nicest looking one so far.

New details in regards to Mario Tennis Open for the 3DS:
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/...o-tennis-open/


The next firmware patch is expected to arrive in May and includes the patch for Mario Kart 7 and "enhances" the system's menu so all the items are visible at once without needing to scroll back and forth.
http://www.screwattack.com/news/mari...h-come-mid-may

Rumor of another Resident Evil game arriving for the 3DS later this year and would be called "Resident Evil Downfall."

http://www.screwattack.com/news/rumo...title-3ds-year

Besides the system update, Nintendo reveals which tracks got patched for Mario Kart 7.
http://www.screwattack.com/news/new-...o-kart-7-patch


GameBoy classic of Kirby's Dream Land 2 arrives today for the eshop Virtual Console at the price of $3.99
http://www.screwattack.com/news/kirb...ds-marketplace


Square-Enix reveals Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance will be getting a collector's edition version set for about $55.
http://www.screwattack.com/news/king...ectors-edition

Rumors pointing to Nintendo possibly mentioning something about the 3DS hardware at E3 with either the small chance if a new redesigned model or more likely the announcement of a stronger battery for future 3DS will occur soon.

The rumor is being based on Amazon's Japan branch suddenly being "sold out" of all existing 3DS models and refuses to restock them until the day before Nintendo's press conference.

http://kotaku.com/5914495/is-nintend...-new-model-3ds

The reason I've held off on a 3DS is because I hated the design and I hated how it felt in my hands when I tried it.

I'm hoping they make it feel less like I'm holding a small paving stone and add a second stick.

Why until the day before?

Yeah, me too. Sort of hoping we see something like a 3DS Lite.

Probably doing like the slim 360s and release them on the day of.

Looks like everything is leaning towards a new model being shown off Wensday but it won't have the 2nd stick and instead be a "XL" model with at least the bottom screen being about 1/3 bigger (1 extra inch).

The reason for no 2nd stick probably is related to the exclusive deal Nintendo signed with Capcom over the Circle Pad attachment. Capcom makes some profit for every attachment sold since they helped design it.
http://kotaku.com/5915575/nintendo-t...del-of-the-3ds

I'd correct that, but apparently expecting honesty from your reports is enough to get bitched at.

STOP <s>SNITCHIN</s> OBSESSING

Insider sources now indicated that the new 3DS model will not only feature an increased screen size, but also a second analogue stick, 300% battery life, Native 7.1 surround sound (without peripherals), and a personal blowjob from Reggie Fils-Aime. Blowjob may be delivered by another Nintendo rep based on region.

Sounds good. Unless the blowjob is from zombie Reggie. I wouldn't take that risk.

I would still buy. I'd take a chance on the blowjob. Maybe put it up on eBay.

I'd get a blowjob from Reggie any day. Zombie or not

It appears there might a big split within Nintendo over the idea of releasing a redesigned 3DS any time soon with Miyamoto against the idea of a "Lite" or a new version being possible and the "boss" of the 3DS division, Hideki Konno, hinting an XL version like the DS could be possible for Smash Bros 3DS.

Miyamoto would rather have the focus be made on improving the 3D effects for games while Konno would favor bigger screens to help improve gameplay.

http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/08/n...lement-of-sur/
http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/06/...eld-generation

I take it "both" is out of the question.

Nintendo giving away free DLC for owners of Mario Tennis Open with this week being a free playable Red Yoshi character.

The code or scan piece is at the end of the short trailer video.

http://www.screwattack.com/trailers/...rio-tennis-dlc

Miyamoto is god but I think he should let the 3DS division govern itself in this regard. The 3DS needs some redesign.

And now I will buy. Like clockwork.

3DS LL:

http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/17qi...g/original.jpg

No second stick is lol, though.

Are there any details on features?

Probably can't for the moment due to the exclusive contract Nintendo has with Capcom over the Circle Pad attachment. Forgot if it was a 6 month or 1 year deal with Capcom having a good share of profits for every attachment sold since they helped design it.

Just a new battery to be included to extend the 3DS life along with both screens being 90% bigger. In terms of price, it will be $200. The only catch is no AC adapter to be included but the current 3DS adapter is compatible.

Formally called 'XL' for us Yanks:

http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/17qi...g/original.jpg

http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/17qi...g/original.jpg

NES paint job.

AC adaptor is in the US box. Slightly bizzare it's not in the Japan console.

It's still a bad idea. Not havingit integrated means it will likely not be adopted widely and will put people off games which use it.

The no AC adapter (in Japan, I read Hasney's post) is kinda weird.

Holy fuck I love that.

I wish that NES one was real and in XL format. Makes me miss one of my old GBA SP's

http://consolemania.voila.net/photo/spn0.jpg

I would SO buy the real XL version were it to exist.

Nintendo Europe's presentation says we're not getting the power adapter in the box either.

Buh? I can't even fathom why someone would think this is a good idea.

3DS XL announced WOW!
 

:eek:

http://i.imgur.com/ZjDI1.png

http://i.imgur.com/W4ruI.png

http://i.imgur.com/aAhGR.jpg

August 19.

$199

Slightly improved battery life.

:eek: :eek: :eek:

I like the fact that you took the exact pics from the 3DS thread,

I like the fact that when yr mom is in bed, she hides sandwhiches between her fat rolls.

Bums me out that I just spent $159.99 on one of these for my gf, but the sex was worth it.

Now I just hope the XL causes the regular 3DS to drop in price by about $20 or so. Then I'll finally grab a red 3DS.

Sandwiches? Fuck, she hides whole cows up in there!

No seriously all of this was just posted. Why did you do this?

Kalyx, I take it you haven't yet met Iop/PrettyCool/Damn, our resident spastic yet?

Deja Vu much?

Some mixed news on how much of an improvement the new battery is with some places saying it ranges between an extra 1.5 to 3.5 hours while some are saying its only an extra 1.5 hours compared to the original battery. Almost the same type of battery used on Samsung's Galaxy tablets but a bit smaller in size for comparisons with other devices.

It basically depends on what is being played and the light/3d levels being used for the screen. Playing a DS game with the new battery provides an extra 1-2 hours on average.


Nintendo also revealed the release dates for the next batch of Virtual Console games for July with the promise of 2 new games every week.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/...to-3ds-owners/

3DS XL will be getting its own Circle Pad attachment with at last Japan confirmed to be getting it late this year.
http://www.computerandvideogames.com...ntendo-3ds-xl/

Cool I guess.

New Super Mario Bros 2 for the 3DS is getting a special pre-order bonus which is a "gold coin" game case to hold the game. The catch is the coin case is only available to UK residents while the pre-order can only be made at GAME or Gamestation.

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.c...s2coincase.png
http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/05/uk...ad-mario-coin/

Game Informer reveals a bunch of new screens regarding Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Faith with a few showing off what the menus and status screens look like.
http://media1.gameinformer.com/image...e-1211-005.jpg
http://www.gameinformer.com/b/featur...and-menus.aspx

President of Nintendo admits the overall 3D "fad" might be fizzling out again and they have no plans of making any more major revisions to the 3DS once the XL is released. He did mention 3D won't become a huge feature for the 3DS' successor.
http://www.destructoid.com/iwata-3d-...s-231211.phtml
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/...-analog-stick/

The White Tanooki Suit from Super Mario Land 3D will return for New Super Mario Bros 2 on the 3DS.
http://www.screwattack.com/trailers/...-returns-nsmb2

More free DLC for Mario Tennis Open as Nintendo gives away the Metal Mario character for 3DS owners. Metal Mario is being classified as a power-type character in the game.

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Nintendo is offering an incentive for purchasing the digital version of New Super Mario Bros. 2 for the 3DS with at least Japan and UK/Europe's incentives revealed.

In Japan, buying the digital version of the game or Demon Training (new Brain Age game) will give you double the usual amount of Club Nintendo coins for the game and Donkey Kong on the 3DS Vurtual Console for free.

In the UK (and maybe Europe), you get an extra 20 Club Nintendo coins to go on top of the usual 40 coins 3DS games provide.

No news on if North America will have their own incentive goodies.

The promotion is also part of a larger test promotion for digital versions of games to include extra goodies over their retail counter-parts starting next month.

http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/...-mario-bros-2/

In case anyone has a 3DS and wants to get the XL version, Nintendo released a chart of everything that can and can't be transferred between systems. Some ambiguity on the part about videos and photos not being transferable from an SD card but some have stated it only deals with non-gaming files.

http://www.gonintendo.com/content/up...er_process.png

Nintendo 3DS, Bitches:

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I know it's another disingenuous Nintendo ad with a celeb but I like it for a few reasons.

Well, two.

According to early sales numbers from Nintendo, the digital version of New Super Mario Bros 2 managed to contribute to only about 5% of the game's total sales so far.

While the numbers are low, Nintendo states they are still happy with their experiment and still plan to provide more games having digital copies in the future for the 3DS.

A potential big reason for the lack of sales in Europe was due to GAME and a few retailers having discounts when the game was released which made the digital version more expensive but the same wasn't true in the US or Japan regions.

http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/...ooking-so-hot/

Nintendo: Slowly entering the 21st Century.

I now have a 3DS. The gf bought me one for my birthday, which I had a feeling she would considering I bought her one for her birthday.

Hasney and Kalyx, I need 3DS friend codes from you both.

I don't have one currently, I'll be getting the XL later this year.

Hmm, first DS I got was because I got my ex-gf one for her birthday.

Getting the XL some time this week.

If you get it at Gamestop, they are having a current promotion of buy an XL or XL bundle, and get a free game in return.

Although the free choices are pretty much limited to just Steel Diver and Pilotwings 3D.

Is that an in-store deal, too?

It should be considering the web page has no restrictions and a quick google check says its been confirmed to be in-store as well. Just have to make sure the clerk is aware when the purchase is being made so the game gets the discount.

http://www.gamestop.com/collection/nintendo-3ds

Sweet. I wouldn't mind getting Pilotwings Resort since it's free.

Lol, most retail chains have been doing that same bundle for a while now. I guess they're anxious to be rid of Steel Diver and Pilotwings 3D.

To be fair, wouldn't you?

I mean, at least Pilotwings has retro SNES appeal, but even then....

Yeah, Pilotwings is a cute little tech demo, but not exactly worth the asking price.

Also, had trouble seeing the 3D proper in the game. Could see it on the 3DS menus fine, and in the 3D camera, but Pilotwings? Turned that shit down almost immediately.

Nintendo is having another "Buy Digital, Get a Freebie" type promotion with this time giving away the original arcade version of Donkey Kong (includes cement level cut from home ports) from the 3DS Virtual Console as the incentive for buying a digital version of any 3DS game in this list.

The offer is available until January 6, 2013.
http://www.destructoid.com/these-sel...e-235955.phtml

While Scribblenaughts Wii U version is getting Mario and Zelda series characters, it turns out the reason they got left out for the 3DS version was due to timing. 3DS version was finished before the Wii U version and the idea for those characters occurred during the period the carts were being mass produced for the game.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/...to-bad-timing/

Capcom announces Ace Attorney 5 for the 3DS will be the first game in the series to feature voice acting although it will lose the series special sound effects as a trade-off.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/...-voice-acting/

Feel like Phoenix Wright may lose some of its charm... But who knows? Capcom are still tolerable on handhelds.

New Nintendo Direct shows off a bunch of Nintendo games with the big ones being details on Animal Crossing which got a new sub-name of "New Leaf" and previously Japan-only Fire Emblem's US release.

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Yay!

Castlevania: Lord of Shadows recent trailer shows off Alucard in the game while Juste Belmont might have been accidentally leaked as the 4th playable character.
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Treasure Games announce they are working on an exclusive game for the 3DS but it won't be a shmpp and instead an action game.
http://www.destructoid.com/ikaruga-s...e-237789.phtml

http://sickr.files.wordpress.com/201...pg?w=625&h=468

IS COMING TO EUROPE. I may get this one because I am a giant loser.

New Super Mario Bros 2 on the 3DS is getting special free DLC from now until January 31, 2013.

The DLC is a series of Coin Rush level packs based on classic SMB 1 and SMB 3 levels.

http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/27/ne...els-available/

So if you buy a 3DS XL in Europe before January 15th, you get a free game download. Nice choices too.

Super Mario 3D Land, Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask, Freakyforms Deluxe, New Art Academy, and New Style Boutique... OK, so 2 of them are nice choices.

North America is getting a different offer of a blue/black 3DS XL along with Mario Kart 7 pre-loaded onto the system for the price of $199 and arrives on December 2.

http://www.screwattack.com/news/amer...-3ds-xl-bundle

European Nintendo Direct 3DS Results

3DS

- Animal Crossing - Q2 2013
- Paper Mario - Dec 7th
- Luigi's Mansion 2 - March 2013
- Devilish Brain Training - March 8th 2013
- Castlevania: Mirror of Fate - March 2013
- Fire Emblem: Awakening - April 2013

3DS eShop

- NSMB 2 DLC - Already out.
- HarmoKnight - March 2013
- Picross-e 2 - January 2013
- Tokyo Crash Mobs - January 17th
- Hydroventure Spin Cycle - Dec 13th
- Wario Land 3 - Out now on 3DS VC

According to some leaks, the special edition Fire Eblem 3DS that was previously a Japan exclusive might be arriving in the US once the game itself is released. The game itself is expected to be pre-installed on the device like previous games that got special bundles.

http://www.destructoid.com//ul/242214-F1.jpg

http://www.destructoid.com/the-fire-...s-242214.phtml

Nice design.

It's too bad it's just the 3DS and not the XL.

I really hope they do a special edition 3DS XL for Luigi's Mansion.

The boss of Nintendo, Satoru Iwata, announces Miiverse for the 3DS should be arriving by the time Animal Crossing New Leaf is released later this year in the US.

http://www.destructoid.com/iwata-rem...g-242513.phtml

Luigi's Mansion Dark Moon rumored to be having local multiplayer although no other details were given.
http://www.screwattack.com/news/rumo...ltiplayer-mode


Project X Zone which is a collaboration between Capcom, Sega, and Namco has been confirmed to be released outside of Japan this summer and as a possible simultaneous release for other regions.
http://www.destructoid.com/preview-p...e-242803.phtml

For those interested in Etrian Odyssey IV, Atlus announces all progress and stats gained in the demo which releases on February 7 will carry over to the full game when its released on February 26. Also announced are pre-orders for the game will get an art book and soundtrack CD as a gift.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/...-to-full-game/


Konami releases a new trailer for Castlevania: Lords of Shadow Mirror of Fate
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Updates for both Luigi's Mansion 2 and Castlevania: Mirror of Fate.

Luigi's Mansion has been confirmed to have multiplayer in the form of 4-player co-op called "ScareScraper." No details on if its only local or also online.

http://www.screwattack.com/news/luig...sion-dark-moon


A few more screens, the box art, and a few more details were revealed for Castlevania: Mirror of Fate. The game is rated M, has both a 2D-ish mode and 3D mode, and appears to follow more of the classic Castlevania style than a "Metroidvania" one.
http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__...0/MoF-Game.jpg
http://www.screwattack.com/news/new-...nging-belmonts

A local auction has a black 3DS still in the box up for auction starting at £80. Seems like a good deal. As usual, something like this comes along when I don't have the money to spare :(.

Still think E3 will be when they reveal a redesigned model with a second stick, though.

Nintendo announces they are going to take a more active approach when it comes to making usually Japan-only games be more available worldwide.

First step is to help out any Japanese developer who is making a 3DS and wants to release it worldwide and can't either because of money or other reasons.

http://www.destructoid.com/nintendo-...d-243645.phtml

Errors in regards to shipping have lead to several places and retailers to delay the release of Fire Emblem: Awakening by a few days with several Best Buy, Gamestop, and Amazon locations affected the most. Walmart and a few other retailers were not affected.
http://www.screwattack.com/news/upda...blem-awakening


Monolith might be developing a game for the 3DS based on a recent job posting on Facebook which had experience in working with 3D CGI as a requirement.
http://www.screwattack.com/news/coul...3ds-game-works


MercurySteam teases Castlevania: Mirror of Fate could end up joining Resident Evil Revelations in getting an HD port to consoles at a later date.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/...-for-consoles/

Some non-Luigi related tidbits from the recent Nintendo Direct or briefly mentioned in the Video Games News thread:

The demo for Castlevania Lords of Shadow: Mirror of Fate arrives on February 28th while the game is still on track to arrive on March 5.
http://www.destructoid.com/nintendo-...d-244959.phtml


Demo for HarmoKnight will arrive on March 14 with the game itself arriving on March 28.
http://www.destructoid.com/nintendo-...s-244949.phtml


Nintendo announces DLC for Fire Emblem: Awakening is available now with one of the packs free for the next 3 weeks.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/...now-available/


Lego City Undercover will be arriving on the 3DS and acts as a prequel to the Wii U version of the game.
http://www.screwattack.com/video/LEG...he-3DS-7910291

Upcoming free 3DS game promotion involves buying both a 3DS XL and either Pokémon Mystery Dungeon or Luigi’s Mansion 2 between March 24 to April 30.

After buying both the XL and either game, the next step is to register both on Club Nintendo in order to be eligible to get a free digital 3DS on the eshop. Both games have to be registered by April 30th.

The pool of games to choose from are:
* Super Mario 3D Land
* Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask
* Art Academy: Lessons for Everyone!
* Star Fox 64 3D
* Freakyforms Deluxe: Your Creations, Alive!

http://www.screwattack.com/news/nint...tion-free-game


Nintendo of Europe announces two 3DS XL bundles are on their way with the Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate bundle arriving on March 22 and the Fire Emblem: Awakening bundle arriving on April 19.
http://www.destructoid.com//ul/24500...Hun-Header.jpg
http://www.destructoid.com/fire-embl...e-245003.phtml

Tomodachi Collection is a communication game in which you interact with friends' Miis. The 3DS version expands upon the DS version, incl. StreetPass. Set personality traits.

Tomodachi Collection: New Life, 4/18, 4800 yen

Zelda: Oracles of Seasons and Ages coming to Virtual Console 2/27, 600 yen each. Get both Oracle games as a set for 1000 yen through early March.