This 3DS looks nice. I already have a 3DS XL, but I might consider this. Especially, if a a circle pad pro for the 3DS XL is produced and turns out to be too clunky/bulky for me.

Originally Posted by maximumzero The XL wishes it looked this badass.

It is nice. Love the blue and etching. Still have my sealed Zelda bundle unopened and I do want this FE. This might put me over the edge to buy and use the FE version.

The pic looks like a regular 3DS vs. a current XL. However, you never know, it could be just a mock up. Very very tempting if it makes it to the US.

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What would the price range be this bundle?

Originally Posted by Trojann What would the price range be this bundle?

I'll be shocked if this more than $169.99 with the XL being $200.

Originally Posted by alangst Hmmm.... 3ds talk always gets me drooling. Anyone know the trade in value at GS for a DS Lite?

Pretty sure it's something like $15, so $30 with double TIV

My guess is that the bundle will be $200, but if it ends up being cheaper, hey, I won't complain.

What's the deal?

Originally Posted by centarian07 As somebody who has the means to upgrade, I have 0 desire to get the XL. I've played on a friend's and between the stretched screen, and poor sound, and the overall design (looks more toy-like than I'd like - although the start/select are much better) I can see why many still prefer the original.

exactly. i actually bought the XL because it was seemingly better. the stretched screen alone was enough for me to get rid of it. the only thing i liked better was the stylus location

Originally Posted by anotherpoorgamer This 3DS looks nice. I already have a 3DS XL, but I might consider this. Especially, if a a circle pad pro for the 3DS XL is produced and turns out to be too clunky/bulky for me.

I really like the circle pad pro for the 3ds XL way more then the one for the regular 3ds. I ordered one from play asia for 25$. Its no too big and bulky in my opinion. Makes the XL feel sturdier.

to each their own opinion, i personally like the XL more than the original 3ds. The screen did not really stretch out the games really, they made it work.

Originally Posted by Nagasami to each their own opinion, i personally like the XL more than the original 3ds. The screen did not really stretch out the games really, they made it work.

Yeah, so far I only really noticed the stretching on a few games. Theatrhythm was one of them, and KH:3D too for me. Other than that, DS games look awesome on it, and some 3DS games look even better with the bigger screen.

Drool I want

Only things I don't like about the XL are the downgraded speakers and the 3D crosstalk seems to poke it's head much more readily.

Originally Posted by Johnnyb Sorry must have misread or something they have clarified that it is regular and not Xl. Please disregard post thanks Should have been an Xl and it would sell much better Johnny b

Goes to show you that their North American marketing team ing sucks. If I was in charge, I'd make sure I'd do focus testing, asking the demographic interested in the game which size system they'd like bundled with it.

I remember wanting to import this last year, ha.

It's kinda crazy how hard NoA has been pushing the Fire Emblem brand recently.

Originally Posted by Xiemos Only things I don't like about the XL are the downgraded speakers and the 3D crosstalk seems to poke it's head much more readily.

The speakers aren't downgraded. They're just set to surround by default. Make it stereo or mono and you'll hear a massive difference.

Originally Posted by orcishlad I remember wanting to import this last year, ha. It's kinda crazy how hard NoA has been pushing the Fire Emblem brand recently.

We're still missing the first one to turn off permadeath.

Originally Posted by Nintendonly Goes to show you that their North American marketing team ing sucks. If I was in charge, I'd make sure I'd do focus testing, asking the demographic interested in the game which size system they'd like bundled with it.

...it isn't an XL in Japan either, dude. This has nothing to do with focus tests or North American marketing teams.

Originally Posted by Nintendonly The speakers aren't downgraded. They're just set to surround by default. Make it stereo or mono and you'll hear a massive difference.

I second this. I had the exact same problem with my 3DS, too, thinking that the speakers were horrible until I went to the sound options and noticed that they were set to surround. Switching them to stereo made them sound so much better.

Same goes for the 3DS XL. I still have my original 3DS, did a side-by-side comparison, and can't really hear a difference.

Originally Posted by Nintendonly Goes to show you that their North American marketing team ing sucks. If I was in charge, I'd make sure I'd do focus testing, asking the demographic interested in the game which size system they'd like bundled with it.

What do you do for a living?