Got one from Target over the weekend for 175. Not too interested in Mario Kart so I don't feel robbed lol.

Why are they bundling a DS game in a 3DS??? Sure, it's backward compatible, but that's kind of like bundling a gamecube game with a wii (original ones).

Originally Posted by scottman Why are they bundling a DS game in a 3DS??? Sure, it's backward compatible, but that's kind of like bundling a gamecube game with a wii (original ones).

Mariot Kart 7 is a 3DS game.

Same price for a system and Zelda at best buy today - added some new pc speakers to get my future 25 off coupon as well

Originally Posted by trent82 I'm not sure about this "dimmer screens" argument. I know there was an issue with some people getting units that had a yellowish tint, but mine doesn't have that. I have had my launch 3DS and my XL sitting side by side and the screens look essentially the same in terms of brightness and color. I've never felt that there was anything wrong with the audio and the sacrifice in visual crispness is relatively minor and completely worth it in my opinion. Are these problems from your own experiences with an XL?

http://www.digitalversus.com/games-c...3651/test.html

And another article:

http://www.gamejudgment.com/3ds-xl-r...owners-upgrade

They mention pixellation and dimmer screens. Nintendo obviously sourced some cheaper screens for the XL, and the blown up pixels just look worse, especially with no antialiasing.

Originally Posted by doodofdoods Mariot Kart 7 is a 3DS game.

Oops, yeah you're right. Those cases look so similar I am having trouble keeping track.

Originally Posted by lilytrabbit Random question why does the color matter? The only time you see the color is when the console is closed.

So you have no problem buying a pink one? Post a picture when you do.

there's some decent software on the 3ds, but i'm holding out for the redesign that comes with a second analog stick. there's a perfect spot for one on the right side right under the face buttons; nintendo needs to stop being so stubborn and just do it already.

Man, do I have bad timing. I bought a 3DS XL for retail from Newegg when it became clear that no Black Friday deals were happening. The next week it was available for $180 from BB, then $175 from Target, and now this. Of course, tax will add up a bit, but I probably would have gone for this bundle.

Live and learn... and predict the future.

Originally Posted by dragonjud Seriously Nintendo? When are we going to get nice colors, instead of these two vanilla offerings?

This.

I mean, come on, how about something along the lines of the Zelda 3DS from last year but in XL form?

Damn and I just bought a blue XL from GS Saturday.
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I hope more than one store has this offer and can bundle a different game with it. I really can't be bothered with MK7.

i hope this is an online deal

Originally Posted by lilytrabbit Random question why does the color matter? The only time you see the color is when the console is closed.

You can only see the colors of cars and houses when you're outside of them. You can only see the colors of your clothes when you look downwards, or at a mirror.

Originally Posted by Kaiser499 Good thing I waited before buying an XL.

yup

Originally Posted by roger watersmelon You can only see the colors of cars and houses when you're outside of them. You can only see the colors of your clothes when you look downwards, or at a mirror.

Very true! Plus I want red anyway, LOL.

NOTE: Don't want MK7 though... meh!

When I got my XL, it had pretty noticeable yellow tint, but it went away after a bit of playtime. The only problem I have with the console is a few games look REALLY pixelated, otherwise, the XL is everything the 3DS should have been. It just feels perfect.

I'm not buying a 3DSXL until it's a plain flat black. Period.

Anyone have experience with Nintendo's pre-installed software?

If I run a system transfer to move all my existing 3DS content to one of these new systems with a pre-installed game will it overwrite it or merge it into my existing content?

Originally Posted by Link2999 Feeling a bit foolish for paying $250 at launch now xD

But you got old games everyone (or nobody in some cases) played. :P