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Title: Bought a 2DS
Post by: Eel O'Brian on May 04, 2014, 03:54:38 PM
 :neogaf

Well, it was on sale at Best Buy for $99 this week, and I got it for $55 with game trades. Picked up Mario Kart 7 with it. I figure I don't really give a shit about the 3D. Not enough to pay extra, anyway.

First impressions:

Resolution:  :kobeyuck

Build quality:  :holeup

But anyway, it was only $55. Plus I can toss it to the fiance's kids when they come over and get bored, and not really care if they wreck it. What are some must-have 3DS titles? Keep in mind that I don't really care for JRPGs (not an insult to anyone who does, they're generally just not my thing), and I will never play Pokemon. Ever.
Title: Re: Bought a 2DS
Post by: Tasty on May 04, 2014, 03:57:58 PM
But anyway, it was only $55. Plus I can toss it to the fiance's kids when they come over and get bored, and not really care if they wreck it. What are some must-have 3DS titles? Keep in mind that I don't really care for JRPGs (not an insult to anyone who does, they're generally just not my thing)

Poke-

and I will never play Pokemon. Ever.

Fuck. Fine, be that way. Get MH3U.

Animal Crossing, Fire Emblem, Luigi's Mansion, Cashmo, HarmoKnight, and Mutant Mudds are legit too.
Title: Re: Bought a 2DS
Post by: a slime appears on May 04, 2014, 04:01:49 PM
That's cool, there's a bunch of really great stuff on the 3DS. You can even pick up a few games dirt cheap at TRU since they're clearing out a bunch of stock at 60% off.

3DS Deals at TRU:
spoiler (click to show/hide)
• Kid Icarus $16
• Art Academy $15
• Project X Zone $15
• Professor Layton Miracle Mask 11.99 (green, originally 29.99)
• Star Fox 64 11.99 (green, originally 29.99)
• Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance 11.99 (green, originally 29.99)
• Steel Diver 5.99 (green, originally 9.98)
• Resident Evil: Revelations 11.99 (green, originally 19.99)
• Pilotwings Resort 11.99 (green, originally 29.99)
• Naruto: Powerful Shippuden $11.99 (Originally $29.99)
• Crosswords 3DS $5.99 (green, originally $14.98)
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As for recommendations here's a few that I can vouch for:
Mario Golf: World Tour
Fire Emblem Awakening
Tales of the Abyss
Super Mario 3D Land
Resident Evil: Revelaitons
Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon
Legend of Zelda: OoT
Legend of Zelda: Link Between Worlds
Starfox 3D
Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars
Shin Megami Tensei IV
Etrian Odyssey IV
Bravely Default
Animal Crossing: New Leaf
Title: Re: Bought a 2DS
Post by: Eel O'Brian on May 04, 2014, 04:04:20 PM
Thanks, I'll look up some vids and such.
Title: Re: Bought a 2DS
Post by: a slime appears on May 04, 2014, 04:06:15 PM
Oh and pick up a Nintendo point card when you can. There's a lot of genuinely cool stuff on the eShop but unfortunately the prices are much higher than what you'd find on iOS/Google Play. Best Buy seems to be putting eShop cards on sale once in a while so be on the look out for that.
Title: Re: Bought a 2DS
Post by: Eel O'Brian on May 04, 2014, 04:07:09 PM
OK, cool.  Do you think the lack of 3D would impact Super Mario 3D Land gameplay?
Title: Re: Bought a 2DS
Post by: Joe Molotov on May 04, 2014, 04:11:19 PM
OK, cool.  Do you think the lack of 3D would impact Super Mario 3D Land gameplay?

No, 3D is gimmick. I never even turn it on anymore.
Title: Re: Bought a 2DS
Post by: bork on May 04, 2014, 04:16:13 PM
OK, cool.  Do you think the lack of 3D would impact Super Mario 3D Land gameplay?

It shouldn't, although there are a few bonus rooms where 3D makes the jumping "puzzles" much easier to complete, due to the isometric perspective, with the game even signaling you to turn 3D on.

I'm not one for JRPGs either, but there's still plenty of 3DS games out there.  I would still get Zelda A Link Between Worlds, though.  That's too good to pass up on.  Both the Resident Evil games are pretty fun, however Revelations is better on the consoles/PC.  The Mercenaries 3D is a great arcade-style 3rd person shooter which got a lot of hate due to the how the game treats save data, so make sure to get it new or from the eShop if you don't want someone else's save present on the cart.

Don't see the point in typing up lists, but instead just want to suggest a game NOT to buy- New Super Mario Bros. 2.  That was quite a let down.  3D Land is much better.
Title: Re: Bought a 2DS
Post by: thisismyusername on May 04, 2014, 04:21:24 PM
Heh. I bought one earlier this month from Target and have yet to unbox it because eShop DRM and not really having a spare SD card.

Okay, that's a half-lie: I did unbox it and I disagree with the build-quality statement. It's tolerable and decent. Nothing amazing but for what it is (a fisher-price toy) it's tolerable. But yeah, outside of like 3-4 games for the system, I'm in the same "what games  :-\" boat.  :-\
Title: Re: Bought a 2DS
Post by: demi on May 04, 2014, 04:23:11 PM
Non JRPG recs:

Super Mario 3D
New Super Mario Bros 2 (pick Mario 3D over this, at least)
Professor Layton
Luigi's Mansion 2
Ghost Recon Shadow Wars
Zelda (OOT3D, Link Between Worlds)
Donkey Kong Returns
Resident Evil Revelations (though this is on PC/Console, so save yourself the strain)
Kirby (just came out)
Mario is playing Golf (just came out)
Mario is playing Tennis


Not being a weeb can seriously diminish your enjoyment of the machine - but there are demos on the store, and probably some cool stuff on eShop. Be warned of Nintendo's neanderthal online account system...
Title: Re: Bought a 2DS
Post by: bork on May 04, 2014, 04:26:05 PM
Heh. I bought one earlier this month from Target and have yet to unbox it because eShop DRM and not really having a spare SD card.

Okay, that's a half-lie: I did unbox it and I disagree with the build-quality statement. It's tolerable and decent. Nothing amazing but for what it is (a fisher-price toy) it's tolerable. But yeah, outside of like 3-4 games for the system, I'm in the same "what games  :-\" boat.  :-\

How does it feel ergonomically?  Both the 3DS and XL are the most uncomfortable handhelds I have ever used.
Title: Re: Bought a 2DS
Post by: Eel O'Brian on May 04, 2014, 04:30:09 PM
It feels nice, actually. It's solid, and your fingers naturally go to the top triggers.  What I mean by  :holeup build quality is that the plastic casing feels cheap, like you could scratch the shit out of it with just your fingernails.
Title: Re: Bought a 2DS
Post by: Tasty on May 04, 2014, 04:36:54 PM
Well, the MSRP is $129. Even Samsung uses cheap ass plastic for their $599 phones.
Title: Re: Bought a 2DS
Post by: Madrun Badrun on May 04, 2014, 04:39:35 PM
Donkey Kong Returns is great, so is the new zelda.  Mario 3d is ok.  Castlevania sucks ass.
Title: Re: Bought a 2DS
Post by: bork on May 04, 2014, 04:44:15 PM
OK, will do a list after all for some E-Shop titles:

-Sega 3D Classics: 3D Space Harrier and 3D Galaxy Force II are amazing conversions of the arcade originals.  3D Sonic, Streets Of Rage, and Shinobi III are also excellent conversions from the Genesis.
-Wayforward: Shantae Risky's Revenge is a good platform/action game, and the Mighty series (Mighty Flip Champs, Might Milky Way, and Mighty Switch Force 1 and 2) are excellent action-puzzle games.
-If you can stand high doses of uguu~, try Ace Attorney Dual Destinies.  If you can stand meltdown levels of perversion added to the uguu~, Senran Kagura Burst is a fun beat-em-up.  It's better than Code Of Princess, which is slow and slowdown-filled.

It feels nice, actually. It's solid, and your fingers naturally go to the top triggers.  What I mean by  :holeup build quality is that the plastic casing feels cheap, like you could scratch the shit out of it with just your fingernails.

It looks cheap in pictures, yeah.  Am actually hoping that yet another revision comes out this year or next year with increased comfort and a look that doesn't scream "babby's first handheld."
Title: Re: Bought a 2DS
Post by: Eel O'Brian on May 04, 2014, 04:50:32 PM
It did come with a 4gb SD card, that was nice.
Title: Re: Bought a 2DS
Post by: bork on May 04, 2014, 04:51:36 PM
It did come with a 4gb SD card, that was nice.

Plus SD cards a cheap.  I picked up a 16GB card for like $15 and now have more free space than I'll ever need on that thing.
Title: Re: Bought a 2DS
Post by: Tasty on May 04, 2014, 05:49:34 PM
I got a 64 GB one when MH3U came out.

:rejoice All digital :rejoice

:piss Carts :piss2
Title: Re: Bought a 2DS
Post by: Human Snorenado on May 04, 2014, 05:55:32 PM
Note to self: buy used 2DS, only used cartridge games to maximize fandrex annoyance.
Title: Re: Bought a 2DS
Post by: nachobro on May 04, 2014, 06:00:22 PM
Are the screens big like the XL or the smaller 3DS ones? I'm tired of the little screens on my 3DS but I'm too cheap to buy an XL.
Title: Re: Bought a 2DS
Post by: demi on May 04, 2014, 06:02:44 PM
They're 3DS size
Title: Re: Bought a 2DS
Post by: nachobro on May 04, 2014, 06:12:18 PM
 :maf
Title: Re: Bought a 2DS
Post by: Human Snorenado on May 04, 2014, 06:16:19 PM
:lol @ thinking Nintendo would miss out on the obvious introduction of the 2DSXL
Title: Re: Bought a 2DS
Post by: Joe Molotov on May 04, 2014, 06:32:32 PM
The Phoenix Wright 3DS game is p. good if you like PW games, but you have to buy it in the eshop.
Title: Re: Bought a 2DS
Post by: Trent Dole on May 04, 2014, 06:52:43 PM
Most cool stuff I'd snag's been listed besides Samurai Warriors Chronicles and Tokyo Crash Mobs.
Title: Re: Bought a 2DS
Post by: Rahxephon91 on May 04, 2014, 06:56:21 PM
It's a pretty ugly system and whatnot, but I think it's pretty comfortable to hold. Far more then the PSP, Vita, or DS.
Title: Re: Bought a 2DS
Post by: Eel O'Brian on May 04, 2014, 07:59:09 PM
Downloaded Netflix and YouTube apps just out of curiousity, holy shit at the buffering :lol
Title: Re: Bought a 2DS
Post by: Eel O'Brian on May 04, 2014, 08:02:02 PM
MK7 is pretty boss, but suffers from the same last-second victory theft as the others

It would probably look pretty cool in 3D
Title: Re: Bought a 2DS
Post by: a slime appears on May 05, 2014, 09:53:10 AM
lol I'm sorry, I missed out the no JRPGS bit. I like what Bork Laser did so I'll do a quick one sentence description for each game to provide a more catered list!


Retail Releases:

eShop Releases:


There are also a bunch of Virtual Console releases available for the GameBoy, GameBoy Color, Game Gear, and NES that are worth picking up if you're into emulation. There's a ton of good stuff out there so I won't list it all but the highlights include: the Zelda Oracle (http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/i5nnp3gD4pB17YNgeESrTilkUcuKKoD2) games, Shantae (http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/qq0lhazRne-jkcfXDYbZ6CHneKliPybU), the Wario (http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/ri5Ex2IWHZlTx77W4hP-fzcFuBigADfX) series, the Sonic (http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/kZ_YMfAzeybi9HMljoQVGzFE7aP4Ar6k) Game Gear games, Donkey Kong (http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/s8wa9YrzR0vDx7nLek__DpyusU7MSh4U) for GB, and there are a ton of classics (http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/PeQ_ntSNglQtKkjOW75aqEVPWHetWZVK) available on NES.
Title: Re: Bought a 2DS
Post by: Tasty on May 05, 2014, 10:11:11 AM
:bow Slime
Title: Re: Bought a 2DS
Post by: demi on May 05, 2014, 10:16:48 AM
Eel, when you inevitably decide to get rid of the 2DS, PM me. I'll probably buy it.
Title: Re: Bought a 2DS
Post by: a slime appears on May 05, 2014, 10:43:03 AM
:bow Slime

Thanks!

Since I'm a CRAZY PERSON I also added links to all the recommendations to make it easy for Eel to browse for shit. I figured this is a good place as any to throw down some quality suggestions since the eShop really has a ton of great stuff that not a lot of people buy, lol.

I also omitted stuff that I personally enjoy, like Yumi's Odd Odyssey (http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/jZKUOWrTvCKHTZcrYKLmNUndvs37Xbmz) and Attack of the Friday Monsters! (http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/kE9miKF5Ye7bF-rSclY786nw_ndjth64), because those are pretty esoteric games.
Title: Re: Bought a 2DS
Post by: Tasty on May 05, 2014, 10:49:16 AM
No MH3U or HarmoKnight though? :wag
Title: Re: Bought a 2DS
Post by: a slime appears on May 05, 2014, 10:54:38 AM
Shit, I forgot about HarmoKnight! FIXED.

As for MH3U I wanted to like it but man it sucks without the 3DS Circle Pad Pro. I actually did end up buying one of those but I figured I'll just wait to play Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate.
Title: Re: Bought a 2DS
Post by: demi on May 05, 2014, 10:54:41 AM
Eel wil not like Monster Hunter - like any normal person. Take your weeb tendencies and go hang out at some Cons.
Title: Re: Bought a 2DS
Post by: Tasty on May 05, 2014, 11:07:34 AM
Shit, I forgot about HarmoKnight! FIXED.

As for MH3U I wanted to like it but man it sucks without the 3DS Circle Pad Pro. I actually did end up buying one of those but I figured I'll just wait to play Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate.

I thought it controls fine. I was all set to hate playing it without the CPP but honestly the virtual d-pad isn't bad.
Title: Re: Bought a 2DS
Post by: Eel O'Brian on May 05, 2014, 01:16:21 PM
Thanks very much for the detailed recommendations!
Title: Re: Bought a 2DS
Post by: bork on May 05, 2014, 01:50:24 PM
I got a 64 GB one when MH3U came out.

:rejoice All digital :rejoice

:piss Carts :piss2

:piss No account system :piss2
:piss Higher chance of losing everything if something happens to your system :piss2
Title: Re: Bought a 2DS
Post by: bork on May 05, 2014, 01:51:00 PM
Eel, when you inevitably decide to get rid of the 2DS, PM me. I'll probably buy it.

Hate to say it, but this is the first thing that came to mind when I saw this thread.   :lol :-[
Title: Re: Bought a 2DS
Post by: Tasty on May 05, 2014, 02:08:50 PM
I got a 64 GB one when MH3U came out.

:rejoice All digital :rejoice

:piss Carts :piss2

:piss No account system :piss2
:piss Higher chance of losing everything if something happens to your system :piss2

:rejoice Being able to play three different retail games on the way to work without bringing and fumbling with carts :rejoice
Title: Re: Bought a 2DS
Post by: AdmiralViscen on May 05, 2014, 03:08:40 PM
:piss Having it break or get lost/stolen and losing everything forever :piss2
Title: Re: Bought a 2DS
Post by: Tasty on May 05, 2014, 03:40:46 PM
:rejoice Just submit a police report :rejoice
Title: Re: Bought a 2DS
Post by: Rufus on May 05, 2014, 03:48:51 PM
:heh
Title: Re: Bought a 2DS
Post by: bork on May 05, 2014, 04:27:15 PM
I got a 64 GB one when MH3U came out.

:rejoice All digital :rejoice

:piss Carts :piss2

:piss No account system :piss2
:piss Higher chance of losing everything if something happens to your system :piss2

:rejoice Being able to play three different retail games on the way to work without bringing and fumbling with carts :rejoice

:rejoice Just like the Vita and any smart device :rejoice
:rejoice Only you can get your shit back on another device :rejoice
:piss Nintendo's 'account' system :piss2
Title: Re: Bought a 2DS
Post by: Trent Dole on May 05, 2014, 06:42:36 PM
Whole lot of worship and piss going on up in here.
Title: Re: Bought a 2DS
Post by: tiesto on May 05, 2014, 06:48:00 PM
But anyway, it was only $55. Plus I can toss it to the fiance's kids when they come over and get bored, and not really care if they wreck it. What are some must-have 3DS titles? Keep in mind that I don't really care for JRPGs (not an insult to anyone who does, they're generally just not my thing), and I will never play Pokemon. Ever.

One thing I noticed is that FPS fans tend to not like RPGs and vice versa... not really sure about non-RPGs on the platform, as that is what I primarily play... aside from the obvious first-party titles, I'd recommend Code of Princess. It's similar to Guardian Heroes, a lot of slowdown and a little on the easy side but it's fun. Theatrhythm FF is a fun rhythm game but you would probably miss out on the nostalgia factor.
Title: Re: Bought a 2DS
Post by: thisismyusername on May 05, 2014, 07:17:54 PM
But anyway, it was only $55. Plus I can toss it to the fiance's kids when they come over and get bored, and not really care if they wreck it. What are some must-have 3DS titles? Keep in mind that I don't really care for JRPGs (not an insult to anyone who does, they're generally just not my thing), and I will never play Pokemon. Ever.

One thing I noticed is that FPS fans tend to not like RPGs and vice versa... not really sure about non-RPGs on the platform, as that is what I primarily play... aside from the obvious first-party titles, I'd recommend Code of Princess. It's similar to Guardian Heroes, a lot of slowdown and a little on the easy side but it's fun. Theatrhythm FF is a fun rhythm game but you would probably miss out on the nostalgia factor.

:comeon

That's a stupid notice. I'll play both, but in the case of JRPGs my time investment is too short now a days to put up with random encounters.
Title: Re: Bought a 2DS
Post by: Tasty on May 05, 2014, 07:31:00 PM
Whole lot of worship and piss going on up in here.

When you talk about Nintendo, the two will eventually show up.
Title: Re: Bought a 2DS
Post by: Beezy on May 05, 2014, 07:43:11 PM
But anyway, it was only $55. Plus I can toss it to the fiance's kids when they come over and get bored, and not really care if they wreck it. What are some must-have 3DS titles? Keep in mind that I don't really care for JRPGs (not an insult to anyone who does, they're generally just not my thing), and I will never play Pokemon. Ever.

One thing I noticed is that FPS fans tend to not like RPGs and vice versa... not really sure about non-RPGs on the platform, as that is what I primarily play... aside from the obvious first-party titles, I'd recommend Code of Princess. It's similar to Guardian Heroes, a lot of slowdown and a little on the easy side but it's fun. Theatrhythm FF is a fun rhythm game but you would probably miss out on the nostalgia factor.
Eh...
Title: Re: Bought a 2DS
Post by: thisismyusername on May 05, 2014, 07:44:21 PM
I got a 64 GB one when MH3U came out.

:rejoice All digital :rejoice

:piss Carts :piss2

:piss No account system :piss2
:piss Higher chance of losing everything if something happens to your system :piss2

:rejoice Being able to play three different retail games on the way to work without bringing and fumbling with carts :rejoice

:rejoice Just like the Vita and any smart device :rejoice
:rejoice Only you can get your shit back on another device :rejoice

:piss Nintendo's 'account' system :piss2

For real.
Title: Re: Bought a 2DS
Post by: tiesto on May 05, 2014, 08:03:46 PM
But anyway, it was only $55. Plus I can toss it to the fiance's kids when they come over and get bored, and not really care if they wreck it. What are some must-have 3DS titles? Keep in mind that I don't really care for JRPGs (not an insult to anyone who does, they're generally just not my thing), and I will never play Pokemon. Ever.

One thing I noticed is that FPS fans tend to not like RPGs and vice versa... not really sure about non-RPGs on the platform, as that is what I primarily play... aside from the obvious first-party titles, I'd recommend Code of Princess. It's similar to Guardian Heroes, a lot of slowdown and a little on the easy side but it's fun. Theatrhythm FF is a fun rhythm game but you would probably miss out on the nostalgia factor.

:comeon

That's a stupid notice. I'll play both, but in the case of JRPGs my time investment is too short now a days to put up with random encounters.

Of course there are some that play both but most of the people I talk to tend towards one or the other (myself included, I don't like FPS).
Title: Re: Bought a 2DS
Post by: Joe Molotov on May 05, 2014, 08:12:20 PM
Whole lot of worship and piss going on up in here.

The two are not diametrically opposed. :phil
Title: Re: Bought a 2DS
Post by: Tasty on May 25, 2014, 02:17:46 PM
New color out June 6.

(http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/5/5c/Nintendo_2DS_Sea_Green.png)

:whew I actually think this looks super nice. Would probably be the color I'd go for if I didn't already have a superior XL.
Title: Re: Bought a 2DS
Post by: Joe Molotov on May 25, 2014, 02:52:30 PM
Mythbusters proved that you can polish a turd.
Title: Re: Bought a 2DS
Post by: a slime appears on May 25, 2014, 05:00:43 PM
I would hate on the 2DS since it's obviously inferior but Nintendo put that front and center by naming the thing 2DS. Can't hate on truth in advertising.

 :yeshrug