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General => Video Game Bored => Topic started by: SantaC on July 11, 2012, 03:53:49 PM

Title: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: SantaC on July 11, 2012, 03:53:49 PM
Or is Nintendo screwing the "early" adopters with yet another revision (with the extra analogue built in) not so far into the future? 3DS XL PLUS

HMMMMMMMMMMM


I want one for Castlevania (though the game looks like shit)

Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: demi on July 11, 2012, 03:59:49 PM
Yes
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: archnemesis on July 11, 2012, 04:01:44 PM
I ordered one an hour ago.
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: SantaC on July 11, 2012, 04:04:39 PM
Yes

is Paper Mario coming out this year?
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: tiesto on July 11, 2012, 04:08:01 PM
I want one really bad, but it looks like the all-black one won't be available at launch ??? Stupid Nintendo.
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Verdigris Murder on July 11, 2012, 04:18:45 PM
Uh. Maybe no.

The next proper iteration is just around the corner. That said, the 3ds is the most powerful three dimensional handheld out there.
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Cerveza mas fina on July 11, 2012, 04:25:20 PM
3DS is pretty lame though, in general, no revision will make it more powerful.

Buy a Vita.
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: TakingBackSunday on July 11, 2012, 04:35:44 PM
lol vita
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Cerveza mas fina on July 11, 2012, 04:36:33 PM
Wipeout is better then anything on 3DS.
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: demi on July 11, 2012, 04:42:04 PM
I have it on PS3.
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Cerveza mas fina on July 11, 2012, 04:47:13 PM
Good point Demi but whats there on 3DS that you havent played 50 times already on every other Nintendo platform since the SNES?

Mario Kart? Zelda 64? Mario Bros? Mario Tennis?
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Beezy on July 11, 2012, 04:51:05 PM
I want one for Castlevania (though the game looks like shit)
Sounds like a great idea.
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: demi on July 11, 2012, 04:51:37 PM
Good point Demi but whats there on 3DS that you havent played 50 times already on every other Nintendo platform since the SNES?

Mario Kart? Zelda 64? Mario Bros? Mario Tennis?

Resident Evil & Kingdamu Hearts
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: frod on July 11, 2012, 05:33:56 PM
:lol vita
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Raban on July 11, 2012, 05:38:57 PM
Good point Demi but whats there on 3DS that you havent played 50 times already on every other Nintendo platform since the SNES?

Mario Kart? Zelda 64? Mario Bros? Mario Tennis?

Resident Evil & Kingdamu Hearts

Don't forget Kid Icarus! :uguu
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: HyperZoneWasAwesome on July 12, 2012, 03:10:14 AM
I want one so I can play another practically identical Professor Layton game, and also what might be the only/best high budget 3DS game to come out in America (RE:Revelations).
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: cool breeze on July 12, 2012, 10:42:51 AM
Ignoring the same old Nintendo properties, there are lesser known but cool games on the 3DS.  And if you want the same old Nintendo games or ports, there are more quality games.

If you think you can justify spending (the price of the 3DS XL) for the games you're interested in, why not.  If there is another revision, we're talking a year away and probably not a "XL" version.  If you want the big screen, all you gain from waiting is a meager price drop or whatever holiday bundles/deals roll out in November/December.
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: bork on July 12, 2012, 11:02:08 AM
Neither handheld is "on fire" at the moment.  The 3DS XL "relaunch" has NSMB2...and that's it. 

It's a sure bet that there will be another 3DS model released later on, but I wouldn't let that stop you from getting an XL.  Check the releases and see if it really seems worth it.  Same with the Vita.
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: archnemesis on July 12, 2012, 11:12:37 AM
Ignoring the same old Nintendo properties, there are lesser known but cool games on the 3DS.
Which games are these? I already have Shadow Wars and Theatrhythm sitting in my shelf, and I was also planning on picking up Pushmo.
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: cool breeze on July 12, 2012, 11:25:01 AM
Shinobi, as mentioned above (don't know about Rhythm Thief--didn't like the demo).  Pushmo is a quality puzzle game.  I picked up Sakura Samurai this past weekend and it's fun.  (If you don't have a PSP) Crush. 

...I didn't say there were many 'lesser known but cool' games.

Well, you could include Cave Story and VVVVVV too if you want portable versions.  I played both on PC.
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: archnemesis on July 12, 2012, 11:36:35 AM
I've been eying Rhythm Thief and I'll look into Shinobi.
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Eel O'Brian on July 12, 2012, 12:12:39 PM
my advice is don't pay full price for a 3ds xl or a vita, their time on this earth will be very limited compared to their predecessors

you could always wait a bit and see if they drop the price or run bundle deals for the original 3ds, unless you really have your heart set on the larger screens
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Momo on July 13, 2012, 07:44:05 AM
I also want to throw this out there: MercurySteam can suck my nuts
Title: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Shaka Khan on July 13, 2012, 07:54:02 AM
I'm indifferent about the Castlevania game, unless it's deeply connected to LoS, in which case I hope it sucks. I don't feel like playing that turd.
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: cool breeze on July 13, 2012, 08:56:09 AM
has anyone played Mighty Switch Force? is it a good game or is it Wayforward's usual M.O.?

Title: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Shaka Khan on July 13, 2012, 09:27:21 AM
It was my first Wayforward game, so I'm unaware of their M.O. (I'm going to assume it has something to do with 16bit style over substance).

I thought it was ok-ish, nice mechanics and all, but on the short side. Unless you go for perfect scores/times, I don't think it's worth the asking price. I heard they released some free DLC, though. Just keep in mind that it's a puzzler first, a platformer second. Oh and barebones presentation. It's kinda built like an iOS game, really.
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Tasty on July 13, 2012, 09:35:16 AM
I'm still on the fence and don't know what I should do. :-\ First world problems.

In any case I know I'll have one before Luigi's Mansion 2 comes out, but how far before is anyone's guess...
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: cool breeze on July 13, 2012, 09:42:48 AM
It's my first Wayforward game, so I'm unaware of their M.O. (I'm going to assume it has something to do 16bit style over substance).

I thought it was ok-ish, nice mechanics and all, but on the short side. Unless you go for perfect scores/times, I don't think it's worth the asking price. I heard they released some free DLC, though. Just keep in mind that it's a puzzler first, a platformer second. Oh and barebones presentation. It's kinda built like an iOS game, really.

Well the reason I ask is because this weekend it's half the normal asking price.  And yes, Wayforward generally makes shallow/poor games with great presentations.

Probably a pass, then.  From videos it looked like the main gimmick is taken from Mario Galaxy's switch levels.  Maybe not a pass, then.


another random question:  is it true you can't copy save data between systems? so if I get a 3DS XL in the future, I can transfer my game but not the save data?
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Trent Dole on July 13, 2012, 12:30:18 PM
I also want to throw this out there: MercurySteam can suck my nuts
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6N4vQ6m360
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Joe Molotov on July 13, 2012, 01:57:10 PM
I'm still on the fence and don't know what I should do. :-\ First world problems.

If I buy my second 3DS before you even buy one, I'm gonna ban you from this forum. :punch
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Cerveza mas fina on July 13, 2012, 02:04:39 PM
You'd have to be pretty dumb to buy a Vita at this point in time.  Dying or not, it won't be staying at its current price terribly far into the future.

I guess you're right. It's just so nice though.
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Tasty on July 13, 2012, 02:36:43 PM
I'm still on the fence and don't know what I should do. :-\ First world problems.

If I buy my second 3DS before you even buy one, I'm gonna ban you from this forum. :punch

You don't have the grapes.
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: demi on July 13, 2012, 10:10:50 PM
I know u aint talkin like that to my chubby hubby
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: cool breeze on July 14, 2012, 01:04:18 AM
that's right.  games transfer over, saves do not.

That's a shame.  Good thing Mighty Switch Force is only about an hour long!

It's actually pretty(,) fun for what it is.  I've maybe played half an hour or so and there are only four levels left.  Feels iOS-ish, shallow fun; reminds me of Gravity Run.  If that Wii U HD one is a fully baked game it could be great.
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: SantaC on July 21, 2012, 03:17:06 PM
I just booked one, and i am trading in my dslite which means i only have to pay half for a 3DS XL...nice.
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Tasty on July 21, 2012, 04:19:52 PM
I read the Verge's preview and now I kinda want an XL. But I also want the CP Pro. Decisions. :'(
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: archnemesis on July 21, 2012, 05:09:06 PM
There is a circle pad pro coming for the XL. Can't you get that one instead?
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: demi on July 21, 2012, 05:40:08 PM
CP Pro is disgusting on the OG model. 3DS XL will get you so much pussy you'll turn gay.
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Tasty on July 21, 2012, 09:51:20 PM
There is a circle pad pro coming for the XL. Can't you get that one instead?

I know it's "coming" but who knows when, they have even released shots of what it looks like. I want to be able to use a CCP from the first day I get my 3DS.

I hope LM2 supports it. :( :( :(
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Tasty on July 21, 2012, 09:55:49 PM
CP Pro is disgusting on the OG model. 3DS XL will get you so much pussy you'll turn gay.

Is that a desired outcome? ??? I guess as long as I stay a top it'll be OK.
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: SantaC on July 22, 2012, 03:08:33 PM
so is super mario 3d land worth it or not?
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Tasty on July 22, 2012, 03:21:29 PM
so is super mario 3d land worth it or not?

There's a 99% chance it's going to be better than NSMB2 at least, and some people in my OT said they liked it better than the Galaxy games.
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: SantaC on July 22, 2012, 03:36:38 PM
no jrpgs on 3ds yet right? And yeah I played Abyss already. (hint, noire as my avatar)
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: demi on July 22, 2012, 03:40:12 PM
Plenty of JRPGs on 3DS. Just in Japan.
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Takao on July 22, 2012, 03:53:19 PM
I also want to throw this out there:  SantaC, you are the worst kind of fan there is.  You've complained so many times about MercurySteam and their brand of Castlevania, you've publicly pined for IGA's return, and when the Lords of Shadow 3DS was announced/shown you had nothing but terrible things to say about it.  All of which is fine, in my books.  But now you're going to buy it?  For real? 

I can understand buying MercurySteam's first CV game, after all, we didn't know how they would fare, but you didn't like it at all.  You've been very loud about that.  And now you're going to go ahead and buy the next one, even with you thinking it looks bad and is not the direction you want the series to go.  You're complaining as loud as you can but giving Konami your money all the same.

People like you are why the publishers think they can do whatever the damn hell they want.  Get some frigging dignity.

I don't even know SantaC but
(http://i.imgur.com/qondn.gif)
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: demi on July 22, 2012, 04:07:51 PM
Anyway here's some RPGs that are currently out:

- Devil Survivor Overclocked
- Tales of the Abyss
- Heroes of Ruin
- Kingdom Hearts

Stuff coming to America:

- Fire Emblem
- Code of Princess (not sure this is really an RPG)
- Unchained Blades (eShop only)

Japan only:

- Bravely Default
- Dragon Quest Monsters 1 Remake
- Beyond the Labyrinth
- Project X Zone
- Rune Factory 4
- SMT Soul Hackers
- SMT 4
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: SantaC on July 22, 2012, 04:24:14 PM
I also want to throw this out there:  SantaC, you are the worst kind of fan there is.  You've complained so many times about MercurySteam and their brand of Castlevania, you've publicly pined for IGA's return, and when the Lords of Shadow 3DS was announced/shown you had nothing but terrible things to say about it.  All of which is fine, in my books.  But now you're going to buy it?  For real? 

I can understand buying MercurySteam's first CV game, after all, we didn't know how they would fare, but you didn't like it at all.  You've been very loud about that.  And now you're going to go ahead and buy the next one, even with you thinking it looks bad and is not the direction you want the series to go.  You're complaining as loud as you can but giving Konami your money all the same.

People like you are why the publishers think they can do whatever the damn hell they want.  Get some frigging dignity.

comes from a SEGA fanboy, ouch.
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: bork on July 22, 2012, 04:49:24 PM
so is super mario 3d land worth it or not?

Yes.
Title: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Huff on July 22, 2012, 05:23:22 PM
so is super mario 3d land worth it or not?

Most of the levels were really great and clever, just don't expect any real challenge unless you choose not to use select items
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: tiesto on July 22, 2012, 07:44:26 PM
Anyway here's some RPGs that are currently out:

- Devil Survivor Overclocked
- Tales of the Abyss
- Heroes of Ruin
- Kingdom Hearts

Stuff coming to America:

- Fire Emblem
- Code of Princess (not sure this is really an RPG)
- Unchained Blades (eShop only)

Japan only:

- Bravely Default
- Dragon Quest Monsters 1 Remake
- Beyond the Labyrinth
- Project X Zone
- Rune Factory 4
- SMT Soul Hackers
- SMT 4

Nice... there's also Etrian Odyssey 4, not sure if it's been confirmed yet but it probably will be. And that pirate ship Rocket Slime game which I really really want  :(
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: demi on July 22, 2012, 07:49:04 PM
Woops, I swear I had EO4 listed, guess I deleted it. But that is Japan only for now.

You can assume that most Atlus games will make the jump, so I wasn't sure to jump the gun and put EO4, SMT4, and SMT Soul Hackers as "coming to America"
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Raban on July 22, 2012, 07:57:40 PM
Pilotwings Resort is $5 at your local Best Buy and its online shop, gogogogogogo
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: demi on July 22, 2012, 08:00:02 PM
Pilotwings is not online, its in-store pickup only.
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Raban on July 22, 2012, 08:03:25 PM
THEN YOU BETTER GET OFF YO ASS
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: demi on July 22, 2012, 08:19:23 PM
Lol, not for Pilotwings.
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Raban on July 22, 2012, 08:24:42 PM
Fuck Pilotwings, that's 40 Club Nintendo coins for $5.
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Tasty on July 22, 2012, 08:32:19 PM
Bravely Default isn't coming to America? Wtf.

Pilotwings Resort is $5 at your local Best Buy and its online shop, gogogogogogo

So is Steel Diver. Worth it?
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: DCharlieJP on July 22, 2012, 08:37:14 PM
Quote
So is Steel Diver. Worth it?

no

no no no no no no no no no no and no
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: demi on July 22, 2012, 08:44:08 PM
Fuck Pilotwings, that's 40 Club Nintendo coins for $5.

I have over 2,000 coins. I'll pass, plus I already registered Pilotwings and Steel Diver.
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Phoenix Dark on July 22, 2012, 08:53:28 PM
Fire Emblem tempts me, but I'll just waiting for another price cut
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Raban on July 22, 2012, 09:03:29 PM
Fuck Pilotwings, that's 40 Club Nintendo coins for $5.

I have over 2,000 coins. I'll pass, plus I already registered Pilotwings and Steel Diver.

How about spreading the love? :-*
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Joe Molotov on July 22, 2012, 09:12:19 PM
Anyone caught touting the "Nintendo doesn't need next-gen graphics, because they make games that are FUN!" line of thinking should be forced to play Steel Diver and Pilotwings Resort, Clockwork Orange-style.
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: demi on July 22, 2012, 09:28:28 PM
Fuck Pilotwings, that's 40 Club Nintendo coins for $5.

I have over 2,000 coins. I'll pass, plus I already registered Pilotwings and Steel Diver.

How about spreading the love? :-*

There's nothing worth buying. I did pick up DK 94 download code, though. That game makes my peepee chubby.
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Raban on July 22, 2012, 09:30:32 PM
You could get me that Game & Watch Ball. I'll show you my balls in return :-*
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: cool breeze on July 22, 2012, 09:42:53 PM
Pilotwings is great for $5.  But buying games for club nintendo points  :-X
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: demi on July 22, 2012, 09:46:06 PM
Your balls are probably disproportionate and small. While cute, it's not 1200 coins cute.
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Raban on July 22, 2012, 09:53:44 PM
So true :'(
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Tasty on July 22, 2012, 10:09:27 PM
Quote
So is Steel Diver. Worth it?

no

no no no no no no no no no no and no

But it's Miyamoto's newest IP! It has to be good!

..it has to be. :(
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: SantaC on July 23, 2012, 04:27:11 PM
comes from a SEGA fanboy, ouch.

Take it to heart, distinguished mentally-challenged fellow.  Don't give Konami money for a product you don't think you'll like that supports a direction you don't like just because it has a particular name on the box.  I don't do that with SEGA, even being as much of a fantard for them as I am, and as a fellow CV nut who doesn't want MercurySteam to stick around, I wish you could do at least as much here.

wtf the game isnt even out and yet you go on a nonsensical rant getting riled up over nothing when there are clearly worse problems with this world than a fucking sale of a video game. Who is the distinguished mentally-challenged fellow now?
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Himu on July 23, 2012, 09:52:02 PM
Santa, as someone who has been fucked over by Konami more than you have - hey, at least your preferred series of choice still exists, right? - just give them the finger and cross your other ones that in the future, something bright will happen to CV. At least it's not a multi-entry rpg series with a large spanning world with over a 1000 years of history that you've loved for over 12 years that will never, ever, get a true ending to.
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: tiesto on July 23, 2012, 09:52:55 PM
So, I have about $300 in GameStop giftcards, and my brother is gonna buy me a 3DSXL for my birthday for helping him move... looks like it's time to go on a game buying spree. I want Kid Icarus and NSMB2. Does Tales of the Abyss have anything new in it? Already beat it on PS2.

I might also put some of those giftcards towards a Wii-U.
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: demi on July 23, 2012, 10:39:35 PM
No
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Tasty on July 24, 2012, 01:04:10 AM
Who is the distinguished mentally-challenged fellow now?

You're the distinguished mentally-challenged fellow now, dog.
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: cool breeze on July 25, 2012, 01:28:13 PM
Saw this on gaf.  Didn't realize the screen is the size of the Vita's.

(http://i.minus.com/jLq0I8pmwMc4w.jpg)
Title: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Shaka Khan on July 25, 2012, 03:52:40 PM
Yeah, it's huge. And the fact that people claim the IQ is "no different than the original 3DS" is driving me *nuts*, because it's *impossible*. Gah, now I really want to see it for myself.

These people really deserve Nintendo.
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: SantaC on July 25, 2012, 04:23:15 PM
I'm not riled up.  If you can't make sense of my "rant", then I guess your English is worse than I'd thought.

And yes, there are worse problems in the world.  So why aren't you in Africa hand-feeding children medicine and tasty food whilst reading stories to them, Caped Crusader?  "I cannot solve all the problems in life so I won't do anything about any problems" is both stupid logic and a poor personal philosophy, but hey, you're welcome to it.

I just don't want to hear word one of you bitching about this game when you get it.  Not a word.  Nothing more about MercurySteam, either.  You've cast your vote.

And you're still the distinguished mentally-challenged fellow.  Perhaps even more aggressively so than before, what with presenting the ol' "worse problems in the world" chestnut.

look i wasnt even talking to you in my thread before you decided to stink it up. Are you obsessed with me or something?

MercurySteam is shit and so are you.
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Huff on July 25, 2012, 04:43:06 PM
So, I have about $300 in GameStop giftcards, and my brother is gonna buy me a 3DSXL for my birthday for helping him move... looks like it's time to go on a game buying spree. I want Kid Icarus and NSMB2. Does Tales of the Abyss have anything new in it? Already beat it on PS2.

I might also put some of those giftcards towards a Wii-U.

Kid Icarus sucks. Get SM3DL.
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Shaka Khan on July 25, 2012, 10:06:31 PM
So, I have about $300 in GameStop giftcards, and my brother is gonna buy me a 3DSXL for my birthday for helping him move... looks like it's time to go on a game buying spree. I want Kid Icarus and NSMB2. Does Tales of the Abyss have anything new in it? Already beat it on PS2.

I might also put some of those giftcards towards a Wii-U.

Kid Icarus sucks. Get SM3DL.

Now, now, the controls SUCKS, but the game is really worth experiencing regardless. But the controls SUCKS!

If you disagree YOU'RE A DISGUSTING APOLOGIST!
Title: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Huff on July 25, 2012, 10:13:39 PM
The multiplayer was the best part. I didn't enjoy the single player even after adapting to the controls.
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Howard Alan Treesong on July 26, 2012, 11:04:46 AM
don't get a 3DSXL. my 3DS is a pile of regret every day
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: SantaC on July 26, 2012, 03:15:26 PM
don't get a 3DSXL. my 3DS is a pile of regret every day
too late. Picking mine up on saturday...
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: demi on July 26, 2012, 03:17:14 PM
I'm due for a nice helping of regret, myself. Certainly cheaper than a $300 pile of regret :teehee
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: SantaC on July 28, 2012, 11:27:28 AM
got my XL today, wow the top screen is huge! my smartphone looks pathetic compared too

(http://oi49.tinypic.com/f09jt3.jpg)
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: bork on July 28, 2012, 01:16:56 PM
WTF, nobody seems to have an in-store pick-up option available online.  Gamestop and Best Buy only display shipping options.
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: archnemesis on July 28, 2012, 03:10:12 PM
I won't get mine until Tuesday. Damn you postal services! *shakes fist*
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: SantaC on July 28, 2012, 04:35:52 PM
screen is as big as vitas now, lol
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: SantaC on July 28, 2012, 04:59:21 PM
3DS has no games. I completely regret my purchase. :-\

with the XL, future looks good for 3DS. I am sure there will be more games coming now.
Title: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Shaka Khan on July 28, 2012, 05:30:45 PM
screen is as big as vitas now, lol

Seriously, how could Sony let someone as technically challenged as Nintendo come close or surpass them? :rofl
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Joe Molotov on July 28, 2012, 06:22:53 PM
3DS has no games. I completely regret my purchase. :-\

There's Dragon Quest 4-6, 9.
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Takao on July 28, 2012, 09:58:02 PM
screen is as big as vitas now, lol

Seriously, how could Sony let someone as technically challenged as Nintendo come close or surpass them? :rofl

Bigger doesn't mean better  :-*
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Tasty on July 28, 2012, 10:40:55 PM
Nintendo's reason for making the DSi XL was to go after older customers.  Then a funny thing happened on the way to the bank and they found that the extremely successful XL was selling considerably more to younger customers.  So I very much doubt they went into the 3DS XL thinking "let's scoop us up some oldies".  More likely, the thought process was "everyone really liked the DSi XL, this lets us up the battery life, and we can charge more for nearly the same components and finally stem the bleeding from hardware a bit".

Put my thoughts into a post.

DSi XL was well received. Pretty much everyone knew an XL of the 3DS would happen eventually, the question was if it would be before or after the redesign. TBH it's kind of in the middle. It's slightly redesigned (yay actual buttons for start/select/home) but not as drastic a departure as any of the GBA or DS revisions. The wait for a sexy 3DS design continues.
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Huff on July 28, 2012, 10:53:37 PM
Just sold all my 3ds games. Would have sold the 3ds too but I'm keeping it for my DS backlog.
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Takao on July 28, 2012, 11:20:20 PM
3DS XL is obviously meant to target the gaijin market with their disgustingly large hands.
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Sho Nuff on July 29, 2012, 12:18:34 AM
I want impressions on the Glaucoma Display and DAT DOT PITCH
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Tasty on July 29, 2012, 02:17:23 AM
Just sold all my 3ds games. Would have sold the 3ds too but I'm keeping it for my DS backlog.

Getting ready to double dip on the eShop versions, right?
Title: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Huff on July 29, 2012, 06:27:02 AM
I guess another reason I kept it is for the possibility of buying future games for it, but nothing in the pipeline I am interested in
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: cool breeze on July 29, 2012, 01:59:02 PM
Are people interested in buying 3DS games digitally? iirc games are the same price, can't resell them, no transferring/backing up saves, purchases are tied to hardware, along with other problems.  It's great that games are coming out digitally and on physical media but Nintendo's online is still juvenile.
Title: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Huff on July 29, 2012, 02:06:22 PM
I traded in 5 3ds games for about 90 bucks. I see no point in going digital if you can't resell shit especially if there is no discount
Title: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Shaka Khan on July 29, 2012, 02:15:13 PM
screen is as big as vitas now, lol

Seriously, how could Sony let someone as technically challenged as Nintendo come close or surpass them? :rofl

Bigger doesn't mean better  :-*

Fwiw, my response was sarcastic for obvious reasons.
Title: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Shaka Khan on July 29, 2012, 02:24:01 PM
Are people interested in buying 3DS games digitally? iirc games are the same price, can't resell them, no transferring/backing up saves, purchases are tied to hardware, along with other problems.  It's great that games are coming out digitally and on physical media but Nintendo's online is still juvenile.

I had no idea they intend on selling them for the same price, not that Sony's $4 discount is what they should be aiming for. As for saves, they're not being saved to the SD card for easy backup/saves?

Will system transfer *at least* take care of them?

If not, I won't even bother. I'm already upset about not being able to transfer my Pushmo and Fire Emblem's saves.
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Tasty on July 29, 2012, 05:26:55 PM
I traded in 5 3ds games for about 90 bucks. I see no point in going digital if you can't resell shit especially if there is no discount

I like the idea of having my library always handy without having to lug a case of carts wherever I go. Since I always buy games new and rarely sell them anyways, it isn't a big deal for me.
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: bork on July 29, 2012, 05:30:48 PM
Will system transfer *at least* take care of them?

If not, I won't even bother. I'm already upset about not being able to transfer my Pushmo and Fire Emblem's saves.

Don't see why system transfer wouldn't work, but what happens if your system breaks and you can't do that?  It's 2012, Nintendo- no excuse for this shit.
Title: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Huff on July 29, 2012, 06:17:47 PM
I traded in 5 3ds games for about 90 bucks. I see no point in going digital if you can't resell shit especially if there is no discount

I like the idea of having my library always handy without having to lug a case of carts wherever I go. Since I always buy games new and rarely sell them anyways, it isn't a big deal for me.

That might work when you only have to buy one new Pokemon game a year.
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Tasty on July 29, 2012, 07:31:00 PM
Will system transfer *at least* take care of them?

If not, I won't even bother. I'm already upset about not being able to transfer my Pushmo and Fire Emblem's saves.

Don't see why system transfer wouldn't work, but what happens if your system breaks and you can't do that?  It's 2012, Nintendo- no excuse for this shit.

You send it to Nintendo to get it fixed, and they either fix it or system transfer it themselves to a new one like they did for broken Wii's...?

If you buy a new system after one breaks you're a chump.

I traded in 5 3ds games for about 90 bucks. I see no point in going digital if you can't resell shit especially if there is no discount

I like the idea of having my library always handy without having to lug a case of carts wherever I go. Since I always buy games new and rarely sell them anyways, it isn't a big deal for me.

That might work when you only have to buy one new Pokemon game a year.

Don't forget Monster Hunter. Oh wait, Capcom did anyways so nevermind.
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Eel O'Brian on July 29, 2012, 07:43:43 PM
Will system transfer *at least* take care of them?

If not, I won't even bother. I'm already upset about not being able to transfer my Pushmo and Fire Emblem's saves.

Don't see why system transfer wouldn't work, but what happens if your system breaks and you can't do that?  It's 2012, Nintendo- no excuse for this shit.

Look, man, it's really simple:

1.  You call Nintendo and explain your situation in an appropriately reverent tone. They give you some packing instructions and an address and maybe chide you a bit about being more careful with your system.
2. You find a box and some packing material, and carefully pack the system.
3. You take it to USPS, or UPS, or FedEx, or wherever, there are like a million places to mail stuff right in your town.
4. You pay for the postage, hand the package over.
5. You go home and wait.
6. Your fixed or new system will arrive in a few days or a week or whatever, just have patience.
7. When it arrives, enjoy your repaired or new system with all your files in place.

See how easy it is? I don't see why people make such a big deal out of it. Who wants to go through the confusing hassle of remembering an account password and downloading recovery data from a "cloud" (whatever the hell that is). With Nintendo's system all the heavy lifting of file transferral is conveniently done for you.
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: pilonv1 on July 29, 2012, 07:55:47 PM
If I had a 3DS, I wouldn't be using the digital copies. Nevermind the system transfer, they're not cheaper, the cards aren't big enough to worry about and I can trade them in later.
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: cool breeze on July 29, 2012, 08:15:30 PM
The game save situation is a complete mess on the 3DS and Vita.  Vita has the leg up since you can back up saves on a PC or PS3, but saves are tied to the games, meaning if you want to back up your save for [Secret Vita Game], that's a ~4 gig save file.  3DS is the same except you can't back it up at all.  I don't get why there isn't just a separate save file.  (I do.  Fear or hacking save files like on the PSP and Wii.  Still sucks.) 
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: Takao on July 29, 2012, 09:04:32 PM
Actually with some magic you can copy just Vita saves to PC. (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=39681435&postcount=18456)
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: bork on August 02, 2012, 10:30:47 AM
Reserved a 3DS XL a few days ago.  Wish I could trade in my original towards it, but I have to do the stupid system transfer thing first.   :dizzy  Guess it doesn't matter since I'm going to get TTT2 from Gamestop and can just trade it towards that instead.

I just want the XL model to be comfortable- the original 3DS is the only handheld I have ever owned that hurts my hands after like 10 minutes of use.

Will system transfer *at least* take care of them?

If not, I won't even bother. I'm already upset about not being able to transfer my Pushmo and Fire Emblem's saves.

Don't see why system transfer wouldn't work, but what happens if your system breaks and you can't do that?  It's 2012, Nintendo- no excuse for this shit.

Look, man, it's really simple:

1.  You call Nintendo and explain your situation in an appropriately reverent tone. They give you some packing instructions and an address and maybe chide you a bit about being more careful with your system.
2. You find a box and some packing material, and carefully pack the system.
3. You take it to USPS, or UPS, or FedEx, or wherever, there are like a million places to mail stuff right in your town.
4. You pay for the postage, hand the package over.
5. You go home and wait.
6. Your fixed or new system will arrive in a few days or a week or whatever, just have patience.
7. When it arrives, enjoy your repaired or new system with all your files in place.

See how easy it is? I don't see why people make such a big deal out of it. Who wants to go through the confusing hassle of remembering an account password and downloading recovery data from a "cloud" (whatever the hell that is). With Nintendo's system all the heavy lifting of file transferral is conveniently done for you.

 :lol missed this response.

Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: demi on August 02, 2012, 10:44:49 AM
Everyone who's played it has said the XL is no argument better than the original, and you can actually play shitty games like Kid Icarus just fine now.
Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: AdmiralViscen on August 02, 2012, 05:23:00 PM
got my XL today, wow the top screen is huge! my smartphone looks pathetic compared too

(http://oi49.tinypic.com/f09jt3.jpg)

Do you have a Palm Centro?

nm that has better pixel density

Title: Re: So with the release of 3DS XL, should I finally give in and get one?
Post by: SantaC on August 05, 2012, 02:13:06 PM
<3 my XL. Battery time seems good also.