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New Nintendo 3DS + New Nintendo 3DS XL
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Matthew T
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August 29, 2014, 14:22:07
 
Nintendo just announced and showed off a new model of 3DS in the Japanese Direct, the...er, "New Nintendo 3DS," no less!





Features:
+Second analogue mini-stick
+ZL and ZR buttons
+Vastly improved viewing angles
+Faster e-Shop speeds
+Amiibo support
+Interchangeable faceplates

*Some upcoming games will only work on this model of 3DS, such as Xenoblade!

Oh, and some good news for ALL 3DS owners: soon we'll be enjoying brand new, customizable menu themes!



Discuss and speculate!

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Posted: 08/29/14, 14:22:07  - Edited by 
Matthew T
  on: 08/29/14, 16:45:58    
 
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Posted by 
Tranquilo
  on: 08/29/14, 14:23:13
Everyone who said they'd never add a second stick in a 3DS redesign need to come in here and eat some crow!


Posted by 
Jargon
  on: 08/29/14, 14:23:21
@Jargon

I'm happy to be wrong! It would really come in handy now since I'm playing through RE: Revelations with clunky controls.


Posted by 
Tranquilo
  on: 08/29/14, 14:25:25  - Edited by 
Tranquilo
  on: 08/29/14, 14:26:32
@Jargon

Does that thing really count as a stick?

But damn, hell yes! Just wish that blue colour was available for the smaller model. I dunno. Maybe I will get the new XL.we'll see what the price is like.

I expect it to come in at $200-250 here. Not bad.


Posted by 
Shadowlink
  on: 08/29/14, 14:35:14  - Edited by 
Shadowlink
  on: 08/29/14, 15:28:38
As I said in the other thread, my resisting temptation to get a 3DS XL has really paid off! Assuming this comes out in NA for the holidays, it's going to be great getting this and Smash Bros. for my birthday/Xmas. I'll be able to play games that use X again!


Posted by 
Jargon
  on: 08/29/14, 14:36:12
Just got the XL last fall, so still too early for me to pick up a new model.

Xenoblade is interesting. I haven't played it yet, but now at least I have a choice when the time comes.


Posted by 
TheBigG753
  on: 08/29/14, 15:21:53
TheBigG753 said:
Just got the XL last fall, so still too early for me to pick up a new model.

Xenoblade is interesting. I haven't played it yet, but now at least I have a choice when the time comes.
Unfortunately the Xenoblade port is only playable on the New 3DS.


Posted by 
nate38
  on: 08/29/14, 15:24:32
Whoa.
I'm interested to see how much better the 3D spot is.

I'm a TOTAL sucker for Nintendo's handheld redesigns, and this looks great.

Also, Xenoblade? Wow! I wonder how well it translates to the different hardware.


Posted by 
ploot
  on: 08/29/14, 15:30:42
Unrelated to the new 3DS, but still very cool...



3DS themes will soon be a thing for our menus!


Posted by 
TriforceBun
  on: 08/29/14, 15:34:13
I'm kinda torn on which version to get. On one hand I love the screen size of the XL. On the other hand I love the colorization of the regular one. I'll probably get the XL one....... Hopefully Nintendo will come out with better colors for the NA launch.


Posted by 
shinriley
  on: 08/29/14, 15:52:11
Holy carp! I have a regular launch 3DS. This is a pretty significant upgrade.

I hope it comes out in time for the inevitable(?) Majora's Mask remake. Much as I loved OoT 3D, a better viewing angle and higher quality, bigger screen would be really welcome.


Posted by 
Infinitywave
  on: 08/29/14, 16:04:28


Posted by 
shinriley
  on: 08/29/14, 16:20:34
Whelp. So long, Vita.

Not that you were much competition anyway, but this is the final nail in the coffin. Or rather, the cinder block tied to the cement coffin that has been sealed since last year and is now sinking to the bottom of the ocean.


Posted by 
GameDadGrant
  on: 08/29/14, 16:25:08
Ok, more Xenoblade is always great and everything, but I'm not liking this whole only-playable-on-new-hardware-iteration stuff. That better not become a thing already.

EDIT: Ok, guess I missed that part of the OP. Well, fuck this shit then. Don't like being forced into buying new hardware mid-gen.


Posted by 
r_hjort
  on: 08/29/14, 16:25:35  - Edited by 
r_hjort
  on: 08/29/14, 16:34:55
I don't see a cartridge slot on this thing. Is it digital only?


Posted by 
Hero_Of_Hyrule
  on: 08/29/14, 16:26:41
shinriley said:
I'm kinda torn on which version to get. On one hand I love the screen size of the XL. On the other hand I love the colorization of the regular one.

Hahaha. I'm the exact opposite .I'd prefer the blue colouration on the smaller model.


Posted by 
Shadowlink
  on: 08/29/14, 16:27:30
@Hero_Of_Hyrule

The slot is on the front left.


Posted by 
Tranquilo
  on: 08/29/14, 16:29:56
Throw in a Majora's Mask themed one and you've got me, Nintendo.


Posted by 
missypissy
  on: 08/29/14, 16:30:06
Haha, can you guys imagine if Smash 3DS was only possible on this system? That'd be such a stinker move to pull.

Granted, I'm not as upset about Xenoblade's exclusivity since it's a port, but future original "big" games only being possible on New 3DS would be a bad move.


Posted by 
TriforceBun
  on: 08/29/14, 16:40:48
GUYS.....

CANDY COLORED BUTTONS!


Posted by 
chrisbg99
  on: 08/29/14, 16:59:40
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