Originally Posted by whatsinaname PES was a part of Amazon's buy one get one free offer recently. They might bring that around again.

That page is still up, but it no longer works. :(

dammit!!! I fell asleepwhile it was charging and never registered.... me

That picture with the Hori protector, is that with both the silicone casing & screen protectors or are they one-in-the-same?

Originally Posted by DoubleJG How long did it take for you all to receive your ambassador email confirmation?

The email, as well as the video on it, seems to be Europe-only.

Originally Posted by david12795 ahh missed out on this because i am currently on vacation :( guess ill have to wait for some other deals

Are you the latest firmware update? Meaning, did you at least have the eShop as an icon but never visited it? If so, then you are covered.

I'm mad, some guy in the Target clearance thread found ocarina of time 3d on clearance for 9.99 with pics and receipt to prove it but they are gone already :(

Originally Posted by sadboy What do you think about using the screen protector for just the top screen?

I don't really see the point of the screen protector for the top screen. You don't really have any need to touch it, so it shouldnt get scratched. I realize on some the lower screen rim touches the top screen and leaves a mark, but it wipes away - not permanent damage.

My hope was to have one on the bottom only, but it reduces sensitivity, so I removed it. I guess it may not be a big deal for other people but I spend a lot more time with capacitive screens than my ds so I have a hard time remember to press down firmly with the screen protector on there..

Originally Posted by tranceFusion I don't really see the point of the screen protector for the top screen. You don't really have any need to touch it, so it shouldnt get scratched. I realize on some the lower screen rim touches the top screen and leaves a mark, but it wipes away - not permanent damage.

How do you wipe away the mark without touching the top screen?

Originally Posted by salty tbone how do you wipe away the mark without touching the top screen?

zing !

Originally Posted by salty tbone How do you wipe away the mark without touching the top screen?

Well I suppose if you can manage to scratch the screen while wiping it with a microfiber cloth you probably are better of just getting a screen protector.

Originally Posted by tranceFusion I don't really see the point of the screen protector for the top screen. You don't really have any need to touch it, so it shouldnt get scratched. I realize on some the lower screen rim touches the top screen and leaves a mark, but it wipes away - not permanent damage. My hope was to have one on the bottom only, but it reduces sensitivity, so I removed it. I guess it may not be a big deal for other people but I spend a lot more time with capacitive screens than my ds so I have a hard time remember to press down firmly with the screen protector on there..

^That is something that can easily be "brushed away"? Dude, it's a SCRATCH, not a greasy smudge.

I'm not Sure if this question as been asked (sorry if it has) but does a screen protector effect the 3d quality on the top screen in a Negitive way at all ?

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Originally Posted by Nintendonly ^That is something that can easily be "brushed away"? Dude, it's a SCRATCH, not a greasy smudge.

Was that scratch (assuming it is permanent) caused by the lower half of the unit? I've heard of that problem but never seen pics of it . . . if it is permanent, thats really lame. How could Nintendo design a handheld and not allow for the upper/lower screens to be fully protected when closed? Unbelievable.

Originally Posted by chimpmeister Was that scratch (assuming it is permanent) caused by the lower half of the unit? I've heard of that problem but never seen pics of it . . . if it is permanent, thats really lame. How could Nintendo design a handheld and not allow for the upper/lower screens to be fully protected when closed? Unbelievable.

Yes to all of the above. But they replace the screen for you at no charge. It's just the hassle of being 3DS-less for a while, and the fact that it could happen again to your replacement screen.

Originally Posted by Nintendonly Yes to all of the above. But they replace the screen for you at no charge. It's just the hassle of being 3DS-less for a while, and the fact that it could happen again to your replacement screen.

Didn't they redesign the top screen bumpers recently to fix this issue? I heard the top screen bumpers were too shallow, and needed to be a little deeper.

Mine never actually scratches. Mine always smudges, and I've always been able to wipe it clean.

From further inspection, the rubber bumpers on the edges of the top half of the unit don't actually even touch the bottom half when you close the 3DS! Hence another part of the problem besides the bottom screen's bezel not matching the top widescreen. There was a Kotaku article about how someone took the rubber feet off an Xbox and stuck them on the 3DS. I might suggest doing that or something similar. You need thicker rubber bumpers on the top screen, Nintendo...

The first 3DS I bought had two issues. One was a floppy hinge and the 2nd was this screen smudge issue. There was no permanent damage, just a smudge.

I read about how so many people had these two issues and a lot of people saying it was normal and others saying it was not and I debated for quite a while about swapping them. Then the price drop came and I was still in the return period so that pretty much firmed up my decision to return the first one.

The new one has neither issue. The top screen still gives a bit if you push on it but it doesn't flop all around when moving the system like playing a game like face raiders.

I always play the 3DS with the 3D off and these design/manufacturing issues are a turn off, but still I find this system to be worth it. Ocarina's gameplay hasn't aged a bit and I can't wait to get my hands on new 3ds games and those old first party games I missed (via the eshop).

Originally Posted by pandanese90 did u and ur friend get one?

Yeah we already had one from launch, just picked up additional ones for gifts.

Originally Posted by chimpmeister Didn't they redesign the top screen bumpers recently to fix this issue? I heard the top screen bumpers were too shallow, and needed to be a little deeper.

No, Nintendo didn't know of the issue, so they had no intention of changing anything.

Originally Posted by Xellos2099 Anyone know if Walmart pm gift card offer? Frys is selling the system tomorrow for 169+ 30 gift card. If i bring in the receipt from tuesday, think they will pm and give me a gift card?

Walmart won't pm this kind of deal according to their official PM policy:

We DO NOT match the price in the following types of competitor ads:

• Items that require a purchase to get a competitors' gift card
  • example: "Buy [item A] to get a $B gift card

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