Nintendo 3DS $249.99 - 3/27/2011 - Pre-order at Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, etc

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Launch Date March 27, 2011

Price $249.99 MSRP*




Included in Hardware The following is included in the hardware set:
  1. Nintendo 3DS system
  2. Nintendo 3DS charging cradle
  3. Nintendo 3DS AC adapter
  4. Nintendo 3DS stylus
  5. SD Memory Card (2GB)
  6. AR Card(s) (view the cards using the outer cameras to play supported AR games)
  7. Quick-Start Guide
  8. Operations Manual (including warranty)


Characteristic Features
  1. 3D screen, enabling 3D view without the need for special glasses and the ability to adjust or turn off 3D effect with the 3D Depth Slider.
  2. Stereo cameras that enable users to take 3D photos that can be viewed instantly on the 3D screen.
  3. New input interfaces including the Circle Pad, motion sensor, gyro sensor
  4. SpotPass, a feature that lets Nintendo 3DS detect wireless hotspots or wireless LAN access points and obtain information, game data, free software, videos and so on for players even when the system is in sleep mode.**
  5. StreetPass, a feature that lets Nintendo 3DS exchange data automatically with other Nintendo 3DS systems within range, even in sleep mode once this feature is activated by the user. Data for multiple games can be exchanged simultaneously.
  6. Convenient features that users can access without stopping game play such as the HOME menu, Internet Brower, Notifications, etc.
  7. Plenty of built-in software such as the Nintendo 3DS Camera, Nintendo 3DS Sound, Mii Maker, StreetPass, Mii Plaza, AR Games, Activity Log, Face Raiders, etc.
  8. Nintendo eShop where users can view trailers, software rankings and purchase software.
  9. System Transfer which enable users to transfer already purchased software from one Nintendo 3DS system to another. DSiWare purchased for the Nintendo DSi or the Nintendo DSi XL can also be transferred into a Nintendo 3DS system.***
  10. Compatibility functions where both new software designed for Nintendo 3DS and most software for the Nintendo DS family of systems can be played.
  11. Parental Controls which enable parents to restrict game content by ratings as well as use of specific wireless connectivity, 3D functionality, etc.****


Size (when closed) 2.9 inches high, 5.3 inches long, 0.8 inches deep.

Weight Approximately 8 ounces (including battery pack, stylus, SD memory card).

Upper Screen Wide-screen LCD display, enabling 3D view without the need for special glasses. Capable of displaying approximately 16.77 million colors. 3.53 inches display (3.02 inches wide, 1.81 inches high) with 800 x 240 pixel resolution. 400 pixels are allocated to each eye to enable 3D viewing.

Lower Screen LCD with a touch screen capable of displaying 16.77 million colors. 3.02 inches (2.42 inches wide, 1.81 inches high) with 320 x 240 pixel resolution.

Cameras One inner camera and two outer cameras. Resolutions are 640 x 480 for each camera. Lens are single focus and uses the CMOS capture element. The active pixel count is approximately 300,000 pixels.

Wireless Communication 2.4 GHz. Enabling local wireless communication among multiple Nintendo 3DS systems for game play and StreetPass. Enabling access to the Internet through wireless LAN access points (supports IEEE802.11 b/g with the WPA™/WPA2™ security feature). Recommended distance of wireless communication is within 98.4 feet. This can be shorter depending on the enviromental situation. WPA and WPA2 are marks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

Input Controls Input controls are the following:
  1. A/B/X/Y Button, +Control Pad, L/R Button, START/SELECT
  2. Circle Pad (enabling 360-degree analog input)
  3. Touch screen
  4. Embedded microphone
  5. Camera
  6. Motion sensor
  7. Gyro sensor


Other Input Controls Other input controls are the following:
  1. 3D Depth Slider (enabling smooth adjustment of the 3D level effect)
  2. HOME (HOME button brings up the HOME menu)
  3. Wireless switch (can disable wireless functionality even during game play)
  4. POWER button


Connector Connector includes:
  1. Game Card slot
  2. SD Card slot
  3. Cradle connector
  4. AC adapter connector
  5. Audio jack (stereo output)


Sound Stereo speakers positioned to the left and right of the top screen (supports virtual surround sound).

Stylus Telescoping stylus (approximately 3.94 inches when fully extended).

Electric Power AC adaptor (WAP-002 [USA]). Nintendo 3DS Battery Pack (lithium ion battery) [CTR-003].

Charge Time About 3.5 hours

Battery Duration When playing Nintendo 3DS software about 3-5 hours. When playing Nintendo DS software about 5-8 hours. Battery duration differs depending on the brightness setting of the screen. The information regarding battery duration is a rough standard. It can be shorter depending on what functions of the Nintendo 3DS system are used.

Game Card Nintendo 3DS Game Card. The size is approximately the same as Nintendo DS Game Card.
 
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[quote name='arcane93']On the other hand, that XBox 360 exclusives list is even shorter on interesting titles than the Wii exclusives list is. Though I don't know of any specific examples right off the top of my head, I can only assume that list is less than complete in both areas.[/QUOTE]

Yes, but the huge array of multiplatform games coming for 360 more than makes up for the lack of exclusives, whereas the Wii has almost nothing in the mutiplatform category (understandably, due to hardware differences).
 
[quote name='chimpmeister']Yes, but the huge array of multiplatform games coming for 360 more than makes up for the lack of exclusives, whereas the Wii has almost nothing in the mutiplatform category (understandably, due to hardware differences).[/QUOTE]

Yeah, I mean, does anyone even want multiplatform games on the Wii? When they do happen (which really isn't that often outside of kids games -- more often there's a "related" title if anything, which wouldn't technically make that list), they tend to be pretty terrible attempts at cashing in. The Wii is really best suited to games that are specifically made for it.

Anyway, given the sheer number of Wiis out there, I find it pretty doubtful that it's dying anytime soon. More than likely whoever made that chart just couldn't be bothered to do a lot of Wii research beyond a few titles they were actively interested in.
 
[quote name='Thrinn']This is an important thread to have, no question about it, but it'd be better suited in a Nintendo Gaming sub-forum.

If that would be the case, then it would only become a deal at the point when no one could take advantage of it.[/QUOTE]

Right, and that's my point - it should be seen by the vast majority of CAGs who only peruse the Deals forum and don't go into the Nintendo sub-forums. And it should be up while preorders are active. What I was trying to say is that a lot of people would be disappointed if this was hidden in a sub-forum and then the preorders get cut off at a certain point and they missed it.

Thus, it doesn't hurt to be here...

And cRodz, general discussion threads about upcoming titles never work on this site. Threads nearly always have to be focused on one deal or product or at the most one store. You see how off-topic this relatively focused thread can become - multiply that by 100 if it was about all upcoming games and hardware for Jan - Jun.

And I am deleting the completly off-topic fanboy nonsense about the Wii have no titles coming out vs the 360 and the glee that seems to bring to some people :roll:.
 
you can also pre order this from toysrus.com for those that have credit there

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=10917926

I really doubt that list of release dates posted by kotaku above is accurate, at least in terms of the later dates. There is no way we get Mario Kart, Animal Crossing, Zelda, Paper Mario, Star Fox and Kid Icarus all in June. I bet some of those don't even come out this year. The earlier dates are probably right though, I think pilotwinngs will release with the system.
 
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[quote name='io']Right, and that's my point - it should be seen by the vast majority of CAGs who only peruse the Deals forum and don't go into the Nintendo sub-forums. And it should be up while preorders are active. What I was trying to say is that a lot of people would be disappointed if this was hidden in a sub-forum and then the preorders get cut off at a certain point and they missed it.

Thus, it doesn't hurt to be here...

And cRodz, general discussion threads about upcoming titles never work on this site. Threads nearly always have to be focused on one deal or product or at the most one store. You see how off-topic this relatively focused thread can become - multiply that by 100 if it was about all upcoming games and hardware for Jan - Jun.

And I am deleting the completly off-topic fanboy nonsense about the Wii have no titles coming out vs the 360 and the glee that seems to bring to some people :roll:.[/QUOTE]

Great points. By the way, great cat in your avatar . . . :applause:
 
[quote name='chimpmeister']Great points. By the way, great cat in your avatar . . . :applause:[/QUOTE]

That is the recently departed Io, unfortunately...
 
[quote name='confoosious']:whee: Everything is a gimmick! :whee:

Quick, everyone stop buying everything![/QUOTE]


Hahah.

The guy that called the 3DS a gimmick is so misinformed; it'll have some of the most core games out.
 
[quote name='io']That is the recently departed Io, unfortunately...[/QUOTE]

Sorry to hear that. :cry: I just changed my avatar pic to one of my cats.
 
I certainly appreciate pre-order threads in the main deals forums on items which have a history of selling out. This usually includes various hardware and limited edition games/art.

It's. One. Thread.

Easily ignorable for the people who don't care.

The arguments generally do not stem because of the deal (or lack thereof), but because of the haters predictably come in and complain about the 3DS itself (of course without any first hand experience). I don't see the MSRP ME2 Lithography threads getting nearly as much traffic for that reason.
 
I have no idea why this pre-order thread bothers people, I'm sure the psp2 will have a pre-order thread, and why not? It should.

That super mario bros all stars thread went on like to 1000 pages and the game was always MSRP.
 
Regarding this being in the deals forum or not, I'm totally on the side for anything with if it's remotely plausible to be in here, put it in here. I remember some crazy times where deals for FREE GAMES got moved out of here by some hyperactive mods who decided "free" wasn't correct for a deals forum...for some reason.

A thread about a new system launch and stuff related to it? Of course it fits here fine.

[quote name='Trance Addix']

The guy that called the 3DS a gimmick is so misinformed; it'll have some of the most core games out.[/QUOTE]

[quote name='usickenme']The same thing was said about the DS. Now it is the best selling system ever.[/QUOTE]

Both of these points have nothing to do with whether or not it's gimmicky. It is. 3D is a gimmick. Touch screens are a gimmick. "Motion control" is a gimmick. That doesn't mean this won't have a ton of great games or be a great success.

While I'm anti so-called "3D", I do like that they've deemphasized the touchscreen on this! I just want a nice powerful as possible system with a nice control pad...and this is pretty darned solid in that regard. Only issue for me is the "3D". Only reason I didn't jump on preordering it and still haven't made up my mind.

New Pilot Wings and Paper Mario? I'm all over those in theory...just don't know yet.
 
So.. uh.. what exactly isn't a gimmick? Gravity and electricity?

I just don't understand how people can use the word gimmick, throw it around like it's a curse word and can't really define it.

Or at least, they define it however they want to.

Why is motion control (a way to control a game) "gimmicky" but a second stick isn't? I mean, what do you need the right thumbstick for? After all, plenty of great games existed when controllers only had the dpad.

Why do we need an extra set of bumper buttons? Why any bumper buttons? Why is that an "innovation" but touch screen is "gimmicky"?

(And please, the shoe idiot that can't even read and puts words into my mouth can refrain from answering.)
 
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[quote name='confoosious']
Why is motion control (a way to control a game) "gimmicky" but a second stick isn't?[/quote]

One works well, and works for a wide variety of games.

I mean, what do you need the right thumbstick for? After all, plenty of great games existed when controllers only had the dpad.
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Yes, but it significantly enhanced multiple games. So-called "motion" controls....uh...not so much.

Why do we need an extra set of bumper buttons? Why any bumper buttons? Why is that an "innovation" but touch screen is "gimmicky"?
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I wouldn't necessarily call adding extra buttons innovative, but again, the evolution to the modern controller design happened because it works well for a wide variety of games. So far after over a decade, I've played a single game (Boing! Dokomodake) where the touch screen adds anything, and even it could have been done with a conventional setup.
 
[quote name='Wolfpup']One works well, and works for a wide variety of games.



Yes, but it significantly enhanced multiple games. So-called "motion" controls....uh...not so much.



I wouldn't necessarily call adding extra buttons innovative, but again, the evolution to the modern controller design happened because it works well for a wide variety of games. So far after over a decade, I've played a single game (Boing! Dokomodake) where the touch screen adds anything, and even it could have been done with a conventional setup.[/QUOTE]

Some of this is largely opinion. How do you determine if something significatly enhances gameplay? You can't quantify it, it's an opinion on your part, just like it is for everyone else. How do you define works well? What's a wide variety of games? Opinions on this, like many topics aren't right or wrong, except to the individual.

Personally, I can't think of a lot of games that couldn't be done with traditional controls either (though Kirby Canvas Curse comes to mind), but that doesn't mean that motion and touch screen controls don't work as well or add anything to a game. It doesn't invalidate them as an input method or relegate them to a gimmick. They are an alternate method of control and what you prefer is up to you. The term gimmick has a negative connotation to it, which motion and touch controls do not deserve.
 
[quote name='abhinav']I know i'll get bashed for posting on topic but here is a list from Gamestop (through Kotaku) for predicted dates of the launch window. I had trouble finding this so maybe it'll help someone else, hopefully it's accurate because June 2nd might be the best single day in gaming ever.[/QUOTE]

i just got the printed release date from a GS employee. DoA dimensions will sell at 39.99

I hate these irrelevant arguments of where this thread should be. That is just being pedantic. Its deal worthy because its a new system with a release date and its a thread where its being sold. Coming March 25...this thing will catch more fire.

Ive been watching the gametrailers coverage of this system and it blows me away. Im royally psyched about this system. It has a pretty strong release lineup too.Good thing i only have really 3 games planned to pick for consoles soon(MvC 3,MK, and Mass Effect III). The rest is going to 3ds games.

i just hope the Virtual Console gets uber strong support for GB/GBC.
 
[quote name='Wolfpup']Yes, but it significantly enhanced multiple games. So-called "motion" controls....uh...not so much.

I wouldn't necessarily call adding extra buttons innovative, but again, the evolution to the modern controller design happened because it works well for a wide variety of games. So far after over a decade, I've played a single game (Boing! Dokomodake) where the touch screen adds anything, and even it could have been done with a conventional setup.[/QUOTE]

If you're looking for an example of a true "gimmick", I'd go with the DSi's camera. It's one of the more prominent features differentiating the DSi from the DSlite, but no developer ever used it (not that I can blame 'em...lots of non-DSi DS's out there). It is the very definition of gimmick.

With the Touch Screen and Motion controls, there have been games that have put them to good use...games where if the respective input were taken away, the game would have suffered greatly (Trauma Center, Picross 3D for Touchscreen, Wii Sports and WarioWare for Motion). If anyone is able to use a feature to output something awesome, it is not (entirely) a gimmick.
 
I'm tempted to take this deal, mainly because the hinges of my DS Lite is cracked (basically trade it in via Gamestop and get $50 for the 3DS), and I don't know how long it'll be until my DS Lite gives out..

Maybe I can hold off a bit more and wait for a few more months.. hmmm.. decisions decision

What do you guys think?
 
[quote name='cRodz']I
2011 looks bright.
[/QUOTE]

According to your list Rune Factory will be on the PS3? You just made my day :bouncy:
 
[quote name='rcx4']I'm tempted to take this deal, mainly because the hinges of my DS Lite is cracked (basically trade it in via Gamestop and get $50 for the 3DS), and I don't know how long it'll be until my DS Lite gives out..

Maybe I can hold off a bit more and wait for a few more months.. hmmm.. decisions decision

What do you guys think?[/QUOTE]

Well if it's about to pass out, I say trade it in and get the 50 -- which isn't so bad.

Personally, I'm very ambivalent about the 3D feature, but games are what excite me. Especially the new Resident Evil game (not mercenaries). Also, I'd be in heaven if they released a new Advance Wars
 
It's basically a gimmick because Nintendo refuses to put any kind of "power" into their systems and just adds a "feature" for each new release. Obviously a system purchase comes down to games that are exclusive to that system. While its an improvement over the previous system, i can't justify a $250.00 purchase without getting something out of it. For that price you really have the pick of the litter as far as consoles are concerned.

I do think its quite comical that they are making a handheld that will blow their home console out of the water, but that isn't exactly saying too much
 
[quote name='kurrptsenate']It's basically a gimmick because Nintendo refuses to put any kind of "power" into their systems and just adds a "feature" for each new release. Obviously a system purchase comes down to games that are exclusive to that system. While its an improvement over the previous system, i can't justify a $250.00 purchase without getting something out of it. For that price you really have the pick of the litter as far as consoles are concerned.

I do think its quite comical that they are making a handheld that will blow their home console out of the water, but that isn't exactly saying too much[/QUOTE]

Nintendo doesn't need any more "power" in their consoles -- the games are what seal the deal. Sure for the most part the Wii is casual city, but some of the core games are excellent (Sonic Colors, SMB, Zelda, Mario, DK, ect).

In regards to the DS, I play my DS almost as much as the 360, and many DS games have over 100 hours of play. For example, I put at least 400 hours of gameplay (which is kinda scary from a productivity standpoint lol) into the Advance Wars series. And I'm not even going to go into the RPGs.

As much as the DS caters to the casuals with its lack of "power" the core audience is also easily satiated. The only caveat is that people who only play shooters will obviously find nothing to their liking on the DS.
 
everyone is aware they can slap their name sake characters into countless titles and they will sell.

I'm talking about what you are actually getting for $250.
 
Preordered 2 from BB for in-store pickup, will try to flip 1 to help pay for the other... Debating if I should do more... Worse comes to worse, I just return if I can't flip...
 
gimmicks are really easy to spot. They are things that are mainly selling points to people who don't have any knowledge on games, that don't really have a positive effect on games. Nintendo is king of this, since they have sold systems on a gimmick the last 3 times (waggle, touchpad, now 3D).

You could say Sony selling ps3 on blu ray was a gimmick, since that was their selling point. But Sony's games being on blu ray discs have paid off, since they can hold 50+ gb of data while more and more devs are complaining of 360's 6.8gb limit. That selling point had a positive affect on games, much like the 2nd stick (or even 1st stick), HD and discs did.

Waggle and touch hasn't done anything positive for real games. The biggest complaint of Apple machines for gaming is that you can't play anything of actual depth on them since it has no controller. Nintendo keeps waggle to the absolute minimum in their real games, because they know you couldn't play them if it was waggle only.

This is also the reason why you're not going to get any real games for Kinect, at best you'll get controller games that use Kinect to do something worthless like pick your nose or something. You're not going to be able to play a game like New Vegas with no controller for many years.
 
One thing I think people need to realize is that Microsoft and Sony lose a ton of money when they launch a new console. On top of marketing, distro, etc they actually sell their first year consoles at a loss. Nintendo sells their launch systems at a profit. A large reason MS and Sony can do so is because they sell a lot more than just video games. Their losses are offset by gains in other departments. They also don't have to worry about continually releasing profitable video game products - they can release products in other departments in different quarters to show even growth to their stockholders. Sony and MS both have 8x the revenue that Nintendo does.

Also, Sony and MS are not nearly as fiscally responsible as Nintendo. Sony is losing money right now. You can't keep that up forever. Would you prefer if Sony bellied up because they sold you a sweet piece of hardware at a loss?

I guess my point is, it's hard to blame Nintendo for acting in a fiscally responsible manner to their shareholders, and having less revenue and product lines to gamble with than their competitors.

Once again, if you don't think you get a good value from them, don't buy it!
 
[quote name='tmacairjordan87']

Waggle and touch hasn't done anything positive for real games.[/QUOTE]

Get out of this thread. "Real games?" Please, define "real games" for the rest of us peasants. Your post is total garbage.
 
[quote name='tmacairjordan87']gimmicks are really easy to spot. They are things that are mainly selling points to people who don't have any knowledge on games, that don't really have a positive effect on games. Nintendo is king of this, since they have sold systems on a gimmick the last 3 times (waggle, touchpad, now 3D).

You could say Sony selling ps3 on blu ray was a gimmick, since that was their selling point. But Sony's games being on blu ray discs have paid off, since they can hold 50+ gb of data while more and more devs are complaining of 360's 6.8gb limit. That selling point had a positive affect on games, much like the 2nd stick (or even 1st stick), HD and discs did.

Waggle and touch hasn't done anything positive for real games. The biggest complaint of Apple machines for gaming is that you can't play anything of actual depth on them since it has no controller. Nintendo keeps waggle to the absolute minimum in their real games, because they know you couldn't play them if it was waggle only.

This is also the reason why you're not going to get any real games for Kinect, at best you'll get controller games that use Kinect to do something worthless like pick your nose or something. You're not going to be able to play a game like New Vegas with no controller for many years.[/QUOTE]


Reading you spout off your nonsense opinions as fact makes everyone here's eyes bleed. What the hell is wrong with you? Can you not take a step back from your little narrow world view and get over your hatred for new tech? What am I saying, obviously not.
 
[quote name='kurrptsenate']everyone is aware they can slap their name sake characters into countless titles and they will sell.

I'm talking about what you are actually getting for $250.[/QUOTE]

I talked about that in my second paragraph. The 3DS will have a plethora of amazing games, just like the DS.
 
[quote name='tmacairjordan87']
You could say Sony selling ps3 on blu ray was a gimmick, since that was their selling point. [/QUOTE]

What..? How is using blu ray a gimmick? Something that adds significant functionality to a gaming system? Thats like saying a graphics processing unit is a gimmick.
 
[quote name='integralsmatic']i just got the printed release date from a GS employee. DoA dimensions will sell at 39.99

I hate these irrelevant arguments of where this thread should be. That is just being pedantic. Its deal worthy because its a new system with a release date and its a thread where its being sold. Coming March 25...this thing will catch more fire.

Ive been watching the gametrailers coverage of this system and it blows me away. Im royally psyched about this system. It has a pretty strong release lineup too.Good thing i only have really 3 games planned to pick for consoles soon(MvC 3,MK, and Mass Effect III). The rest is going to 3ds games.

i just hope the Virtual Console gets uber strong support for GB/GBC.[/QUOTE]


Erm yes GT... I should be modding instead of commenting, but are you on GT cause I wanna friend you.

Anywho, I sort of what a 3ds but the 1st batch always has issues right?
 
[quote name='Tsukinikawatte']
Anywho, I sort of what a 3ds but the 1st batch always has issues right?[/QUOTE]

Nintendo products are pretty solid, I don't think they've had any real major problems with a hand held or console launch. I think some people may have complained about pixels with the original DS, but I seem to recall Nintendo replaced all those systems, going so far as to ship a new one before you had to send back the old one in a prepaid box. Regardless, as far as I know they have never had crippling launch issues that were widespread, like the red ring. Personally, I am not at all concerned about hardware issues when it comes to a Nintendo product. I will certainly be more concerned about the PSP2 when I go to pick that up.

In my personal experience, I've gotten launch versions of the PS3, 360, PSP, Wii, DS, DS lite, and Dsi. My Ps3 and Wii have worked fine. The xbox red ringed a long time ago. I had to exchange 2 PSP's because of massive dead pixels on one and a broken shoulder button on the other. I have had no problems with any of the launch DS's.
 
[quote name='confoosious']Reading you spout off your nonsense opinions as fact makes everyone here's eyes bleed. What the hell is wrong with you? Can you not take a step back from your little narrow world view and get over your hatred for new tech? What am I saying, obviously not.[/QUOTE]


I like new tech that will improve my gaming experience. 3D and waggle does not.
 
[quote name='helmet']What..? How is using blu ray a gimmick? Something that adds significant functionality to a gaming system? Thats like saying a graphics processing unit is a gimmick.[/QUOTE]

read it again, I didn't bash blu ray.
 
[quote name='zenintrude']The GBA SP launch was riddled with units that had white dust between the glass and the screen... these units were replaced or exchanged.[/QUOTE]

eh, I forgot, I got a launch one of those too, I think thats the one I was thinking of that they sent you out a new one one with a prepaid box. A lot better then Red Ringers were you had to lose your console for a month, if it was still covered under warranty. I think I have had just about every gameboy/DS released except for the XL and the mini gameboy they made, I personally have never had an issues at any point with them. They make pretty sturdy systems. My original gameboy, despite dropping it countless times as a kid, still works today.
 
I have to ask the 'Gimmick crowd' what you think you can accomplish by continuing the discussion in the method that you have.

This isn't '12 Angry men.' This isn't a jury that can't be deadlocked. You'll have your opinion and others will have theirs.

I can appreciate the fact that you want to be steadfast in your beliefs, but you have to understand that there will always be people that will simply not agree with you.

The fact that you continue to state the same things over and over again seems to indicate that you want nothing more than an argument and you may be taking some sort of pride in continuing a conversation that cannot have a logical or rational end (which I know is amazing to hope for on the internet... logic and reason winning an argument... sigh... in a better world perhaps.)

If you want to believe that things like this are a gimmick, fine. It's your opinion.
If other people want to be excited and think that the use of 3D and touch screens can push gaming in a new direction. Fine, it's their opinion.

People need to stop thinking that every time someone doesn't agree with one of the things that you believe that it's an affront on your person. Things like this make our world a painful place to be a part of and besides hearing about it in the news every day, now we have to read it on gaming forums... of all places.

I ask people from both sides to be the bigger person and just let it go.

Personally? I'd just like a decent launch day lineup. The technology behind the device fascinates me, but the software for the first day is a bit disappointing... but of course that's just my opinion, you are completely entitled to your own.
 
[quote name='caltab']My original gameboy, despite dropping it countless times as a kid, still works today.[/QUOTE]You had better luck than I did. Despite the care I tried to take, the GBs I used when I was a kid both had an issue where they'd develop several vertical lines of blank pixels on one side of the screen after a few months of use. Did anyone else ever run into that problem?
 
For people on the internets...

It's not necessary to indicate that your opinion differs from others and that we are entitled to are own.

Thank you
 
[quote name='Thrinn']You had better luck than I did. Despite the care I tried to take, the GBs I used when I was a kid both had an issue where they'd develop several vertical lines of blank pixels on one side of the screen after a few months of use. Did anyone else ever run into that problem?[/QUOTE]

Mine did the same thing, but I think it's because I left it in direct sunlight in a hot car. It was never the same afterwards.

I have some of those old Tiger Electronics games, though, and they still work like a champ.
 
[quote name='kurrptsenate']For people on the internets...

It's not necessary to indicate that your opinion differs from others and that we are entitled to are own.

Thank you[/QUOTE]

The sad part is that it IS necessary to do this for some people. They just don't seem to understand that people can have a valid opinion that isn't the same as theirs.
 
[quote name='kurrptsenate']For people on the internets...

It's not necessary to indicate that your opinion differs from others and that we are entitled to are own.

Thank you[/QUOTE]


I disagree, but to each his own.

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[quote name='Tsukinikawatte']
Anywho, I sort of what a 3ds but the 1st batch always has issues right?[/QUOTE]

The first DS was a solid machine that is still likely to be running well 5 (6?) years later. Like I said before, my kids still use an original DS and they have no problems with it.

I wouldn't worry about any issues coming from Nintendo. If there is some sort of problem (like with those GBA someone mentioned) they will fix it.

But, really, this has been said before but bears repeating - they've been running with this form factor (dual screen/touchpad handheld gaming system) for 6 years now. There is less likelihood of there being a major revision early on as there was with the original DS because this is not a brand new thing for them. So I have no problem going in early on this one. I'm not saying there won't be some sort of upgrade (this is Nintnedo after all) but I think it won't be within a year or maybe even 2 this time. While they are Nintendo, they aren't Apple ;).
 
It really irritates me that I don't know if I will get the first shipment of the 3DS.
They keep taking preorders without saying whether you will get it the first day.
 
[quote name='psunami']The sad part is that it IS necessary to do this for some people. They just don't seem to understand that people can have a valid opinion that isn't the same as theirs.[/QUOTE]


What you fail to understand is that it isn't valid. Valid as in not pertaining to the individual.

It's like stating something is subjective. If you can't discern between the two (objective being the other) then it's foolish to argue with someone that doesn't know the difference.
 
[quote name='Tsukinikawatte']Erm yes GT... I should be modding instead of commenting, but are you on GT cause I wanna friend you.

Anywho, I sort of what a 3ds but the 1st batch always has issues right?[/QUOTE]

ill shoot ya a pm with my userid!

i wouldnt worry about. I purchased a product replacement plan with mine so if there are any defects...that takes care of it. The DS never had any glaring problems if i remember. I had my DS Lite for 5 years now and its still kicking after all the abuse i have given it.

Pre ordered Aqua-Blue 3ds with SSFIV, Zelda OoT, Kid Icarus,and DoA Dimensions.
 
[quote name='kurrptsenate']What you fail to understand is that it isn't valid. Valid as in not pertaining to the individual.

It's like stating something is subjective. If you can't discern between the two (objective being the other) then it's foolish to argue with someone that doesn't know the difference.[/QUOTE]

It's like someone who can't distinguish between opinion and fact. Not that anyone here could ever be guilty of that.

It's just easier to approach the situation the way that you do.
 
I think we should turn this thread into a "is it going to be rare" debate. Those are always awesome. The one for mario all stars went on for 80+ pages.

Even if motion controls and 3d are gimicks, all the big 3 seem to be rolling them out so just live with it or don't buy it. Does anyone think the next gen of consoles will not ship with motion and 3d built in?
 
[quote name='KingDox']I think we should turn this thread into a "is it going to be rare" debate. Those are always awesome. The one for mario all stars went on for 80+ pages.
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So who won that one?
 
[quote name='KingDox']I think we should turn this thread into a "is it going to be rare" debate. Those are always awesome. The one for mario all stars went on for 80+ pages.[/QUOTE]Seems like all the arguing in that thread was for nothing since there's word that Nintendo's considering reprinting that "limited edition" game.
 
[quote name='Thrinn']Seems like all the arguing in that thread was for nothing since there's word that Nintendo's considering reprinting that "limited edition" game.[/QUOTE]

With absolutely no ill will I have to ask:

As opposed to this thread where people aren't arguing over nothing?
 
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