3DS Discussion Thread

[Van Cruncheon]

is that music in the game? because if so i WILL NEVER BUY IT

[Olivia Wilde Homo]

Mario Kart 64 was about as buggy as a Bethesda game and people still hold it in high regard.

Still, it's painfully obvious Nintendo just did not give much of a fuck about how good it is, just that they had to get a 3DS version of Mario Kart out now to help lagging sales.

is that music in the game? because if so i WILL NEVER BUY IT

No, this appears to be the music (not that it is much better)

[Himu]

Devil Survivor is really good. It's a unique take on the srpg genre with an interesting SMT spin without it feeling like a desperate Tactics Ogre/Final Fantasy Tactics clone. Oscar covered the highlights. I actually think it's the hardest SMT since Nocturne, but it's not too bad if you take your time to prepare -- like always! -- and the paths are consistently involving. And hey, since you're going with Overclocked, since it's the 3ds version you'll have easy mode. For what it's worth, I think it's really well written too, but that's usually par for the course when it comes to SMT.

[cool breeze]

did they add more "woohs" and "yeahs!" and "yippies!" to Mario Kart? or has it always been that bad and I just can't remember 

[Shaka Khan]

@Linkzg, the samples have always been there, but for some reason I'm finding them more pronounced.

@Himumu, yeah I noticed the easy mode this morning, but I went with normal. "Nocturne hard" is making me reconsider, though. I wonder how easy easy is.

[Great Rumbler]

Sales update [Japan]:

Mario Kart 7 - 423k debut
Super Mario Land 3D - 634k

[MCD]

Nintendo games sell!

[Himu]

@Linkzg, the samples have always been there, but for some reason I'm finding them more pronounced.

@Himumu, yeah I noticed the easy mode this morning, but I went with normal. "Nocturne hard" is making me reconsider, though. I wonder how easy easy is.

I didn't say it was Nocturne hard. But it's harder than DDS games, both ps2 Persona's, and Raidou. I think Strange Journey is probably equally as challenging.

[Trent Dole]

Every day you don't buy a 3DS is an accomplishment.

[Shaka Khan]

Why Nintendo sucks: reason #2347



2-way friend-adds.

[bork]

Did you guys see that Nano Assault came out?  Plays like a twinstick shooter with probably the most-impressive visuals to date on the system.  Has framerate issues though. 

[AdmiralViscen]

Has anyone seen the American commercial for Mario kart? It was embarrassing as fuck. Why they thought that was a good fit for restaurant Impossible, I don't know

[demi]

Someone PM me their 3DS Club Nintendo codes, thanks.

[AdmiralViscen]

[Shaka Khan]

That's what every ninthing dream of at night.

[Shaka Khan]

Seems like a pretty good commercial to me, remember the target audience is children

[Shaka Khan]

Nah, you look way better than that pudgy-faced Gordon Ramsey.

[magus]

the price of the extra analog stick thingie has been revealed... 20$

and there is a release date for kid icarus... march 23

[Tasty]

the price of the extra analog stick thingie has been revealed... 20$

and there is a release date for kid icarus... march 23

[Shaka Khan]

omg, you guys. I'm in love with Intelligent System's eStore game "Pushmo" (Pullblox in Euroland).

Too bad about the price though ($6.99). It's prohibitive for any smartphone user on the fence.

Lots of original and user content though <3

[bork]

  To be clear, none of the games that support the Slide Pad require the Slide Pad. However, game play is apparently improved when the second analog thumb pad is used. No physical port connection between the Nintendo 3DS and the Slide Pad is made when the 3DS is slotted into the accessory - the two devices communicate by way of infrared connectivity. Rubber molding on the inside of the Slide Pad's 3DS cavity ensure a tight grip but please note the Slide Pad covers the 3DS cartridge slot. Every time you wish to switch games, the 3DS must be lifted up and out of the Slide Pad.

   Nintendo could probably manufacture a 3DS that integrates the Slide Pad in the future and call it the '3DS-SP' but for now, the ungainly platform that holds the Slide Pad will have to do. A single AAA battery powers the Slide Pad and add a bit of weight to the integrated unit. All preorders are shipping today and new orders are welcome. 

 

[Bebpo]

Anyone who doesn't think the redesign is coming with the extra analog is insane.

Will pick it up for my JP 3DS.  Just hoping it releases alongside or before KH 3D in Japan.

[cool breeze]

To be fair, Nintendo isn't supporting the second nub at all.  Even Kid Icarus, which has the same awkward and uncomfortable control method as Metroid Prime DS, and isn't out for another three months, doesn't seem to support it.
 

also, Nintendo announced the last five GBA games.  Pretty amazing selection of games.

previously announced: Yoshi's Island (lesser GBA version), Mario Kart, Metroid Fusion, WarioWare, Mario vs Donkey Kong.

newly announced:  Wario Land 4, Kirby & Amazing Mirror, Fire Emblem Sacred Stones, Zelda Minish Cap, F-Zero Maximum Velocity.

It has most of the good GBA games on there.  Only missing Zero Mission, Warioware Twisted,  Advance Wars games, and Drill Dozer, and a few others.

[Tasty]

Nintendo y u no put YI on Wii VC 


Also those games need to be made available to non ambassadors ASAP.

[cool breeze]

the GBA games are out now for all regions it seems.  they don't appear on the store as normal apps.  you go to the options/other, previous purchases, and the ten will be there to 'redownload'.

apparently each secretly had a store page or something which means Nintendo planned to put GBA games on eshop eventually and all that "this is exclusive to loose spenders" thing was bullshit.  shocking.

[Sho Nuff]

also - the eshop is fucking garbage and anyone who thinks it isn't is because they're living on a breakfast/lunch/dinner of Iwata spunk.

This, a thousand times this, I spent about 10 minutes in it and was like "You've got to be fucking kidding me"

Oh boy...House MD Puzlze Adventure Episode 4

[Great Rumbler]

It's really too bad that they didn't make it more like the Mario Kart 64 commercial:

[Tasty]

the GBA games are out now for all regions it seems.  they don't appear on the store as normal apps.  you go to the options/other, previous purchases, and the ten will be there to 'redownload'.

apparently each secretly had a store page or something which means Nintendo planned to put GBA games on eshop eventually and all that "this is exclusive to loose spenders" thing was bullshit.  shocking.

That's a good thing, though. The bigger the VC gets in general is good.

[Bebpo]

The GBA selection is alright (played/owned all of them already), but do they look like shit like the NES free games and 4 swords did on the 3DS?  Because if so, I'd rather just play them on an actual GBA or PC emu. 

[pilonv1]

It's really too bad that they didn't make it more like the Mario Kart 64 commercial:

Should have made it like this

[Great Rumbler]

Remi

[Tasty]

Tron Legacy confirmed for Kingdom Hearts 3D.



Time to listen to more R3C0NF1GUR3D!

[tiesto]

Tron Legacy confirmed for Kingdom Hearts 3D.



Time to listen to more R3C0NF1GUR3D!

Didn't know you were into edm, Andrex...

My pick from the R3C0NF1GUR3D soundtrack:



:swedes

[Tasty]

I'm not really into one genre or another, I pick and choose soundtracks I like.

I hadn't heard that version of Derezzed before, I was used to the Glitch Mob version. Another favorite:

[magus]

so let me get this straight...

monster hunter 3 g doesn't feature any online? that's really disappointing,why would anyone buy the 3DS version when they can play it as intended on wii for much cheaper?
heck why it's not online to even begin with? the server are already there!

[Tasty]

so let me get this straight...

monster hunter 3 g doesn't feature any online? that's really disappointing,why would anyone buy the 3DS version when they can play it as intended on wii for much cheaper?
heck why it's not online to even begin with? the server are already there!

Capcom are dumb whores.

[Don Flamenco]

decided to pick up a 3DS for a vacation coming up. 

got a used one with ambassador status which was nice.

More importantly, dead or alive dimensions story mode, IN ENGLISH (this is very important), is so hilariously, awesomely bad.  Girl says something dumb = SLAP.  Ryu and Hayate slap ayane and kasumi about 10 times throughout the game.  Jan Lee throws Lei Fang crashing through a table for no reason.   

it's like sexist japanese wife beater: the game starring big ass bouncing titties on anything female.  which is what DOA has always been about, but with a terrible japanese-penned narrative added to it...SO GOOD.  It's pretty much what I always dreamed of in a DOA story mode.  All it's lacking is Aerosmith...not just Aerosmith but 1990s shitty Aerosmith.

[Tasty]

Such language from a preschooler!

You know who's dumber? You guys buying their games no matter what.

I definitely ain't buying Tri G unless I see it in the bargain bin, not when Tri Wii is $10 and I can play with GAFers online.

I will be buying RE Rev though because that game looks hot.

[Bebpo]

Oscar is back!! 

[Tasty]

Yeah, I'll be in total Capcom boycott mode if 4 doesn't have online. And also if they don't release it internationally.

Which I'm pretty sure they will, but you never know.

[magus]

Not everyone is a dirtypoor who has to make their gaming decisions based on what falls into the bargain bin, magoose.

we are the 99%!
occupy the bore!

[Don Flamenco]

Shinobi is crazy.  Feels like a 2D version of 3D Ninja Gaiden.  The 3D in it really does suck though, tons of cross talk even if I have 3D at the lowest setting.  Not a big deal though, I don't use 3D that much in any game, except Mario, of course. 

[Don Flamenco]

i don't get spotpass.  I just have to create the spotpass data, leave wi-fi on and that's it?  Do I have to have the cart in the 3DS?   

[Don Flamenco]

Finally got some spot pass shit for DOA and Samurai Warriors, yay!  I'm not sure if I like the spot pass thing in general.  like, why not just make a competent marketplace?   on the other hand, having shit just download is nice too. 

Some new firmware update is out-- it doesn't block the acekard 2i.   update without fear! 

I got a Nyko extended battery yesterday.  Haven't really stress tested it but just the extra girth (teehee) helps out my hands immensely.  Pretty silly and arbitrary that a system has to be iPod thin these days or else face criticism...it's not really practical for actually playing the damn thing.  I don't want an Atari Lynx, but some weight would be nice. 

I can't wait for my flight, I want a solid 7 hours to play around with all the games I got...RE Mercs, SML3D, Mario Kart, Zelda, Shinobi, DOA, Samurai Warriors, the ambassador games.  I think the only good 3DS games I don't have are Star Fox (haven't played 64) and Nanostray.  There ain't a whole shitload to do in Prague since I've seen most of the sites, so I might just get a chance to beat a lot of these over the next few weeks  

[bork]

Mighty Switch Force from Wayforward is up on the E-Shop for $5.99.  Pretty cool action game with puzzle elements.  Made for 3DS.



I have Shantae also, but never played Mighty Flip Champs and Mighty Milky Way.  Were they any good?

[Shaka Khan]

I have $7 dollars left in my eWallet, but I'm not sure if I spend it on this. I remember this game having a turn off, either DLCs or being part of an episodic series?

[Don Flamenco]

I have $7 dollars left in my eWallet, but I'm not sure if I spend it on this. I remember this game having a turn off, either DLCs or being part of an episodic series?

i think the main turn off right now is that it's an hour long if you just play through it once and aren't in it for time trials/replaying. 

i think i'll buy it tonight.

[originalz]

I have $7 dollars left in my eWallet, but I'm not sure if I spend it on this. I remember this game having a turn off, either DLCs or being part of an episodic series?

It's part of the "mighty" series, but other than some similar music the games are completely unrelated.

[MCD]

http://andriasang.com/comzi0/3ds_paid_dlc_fire_emblem/

Nintendo no more.

[Tasty]

if you had told me this six months ago i'd have slapped you and called your mother a whore, but the 3ds sold 510k in the last week in japan and now has two million-selling pieces of software

Nintendo always does well at Christmas though, the only X factor we sort of knew was coming but not this year was MH.

[magus]

http://andriasang.com/comzi0/3ds_paid_dlc_fire_emblem/

Nintendo no more.

if you bought fire emblem you deserve this and a much worse destiny

[MCD]

Fire Emblem rocks, you mad bro?

[Shaka Khan]

I'm not opposed to DLCs, I'm just surprised Nintendo is the first to announce plans for it, since a few months ago they stated that the decision was made to appease pubs and how their franchises will continue ignoring them (lololol). Who's the money grubbing bitch now, Ninty?

I guess things change when you start losing money on each unit sold, or barely break even.

[Shaka Khan]

So I'm gonna ask this again post-price cut, Oscar.

Do you think the 3DS is now capable or repeating the success of the DS, or at least breaking 100+ million barrier with ease?

I mean do you feel it resonating with the Japanese the same way the DS did?

Please pass this question on to your students. It's very important.

[Tasty]

*provided Nintendo doesn't choke it to death like they did with the Wii

If the Wii had the DS's third party support I don't think that would have happened.

[cool breeze]

for anyone who has a Japanese 3DS, a whole bunch of demos came out for it.  Resident Evil (supposedly different from the Mercs one), MGS3, a bunch of creepy girl games, and others.

[Sho Nuff]

I'll pick some of those up from the Japane--

Oh wait region locking fuck you nintendo

Oh, I'll just get them from the American sto--

 

[bork]

Oh, I'll just get them from the American sto--

 

 

Maybe we'll get them on Thursday?

[Sho Nuff]

I'm sure Nintendo of America can't be bothered to translate and run that shit through QA, besides there are so many other fantastic games on the store like Mega Calendar and Super Notebook II

[magus]

I'm sure Nintendo of America can't be bothered to translate and run that shit through QA, besides there are so many other fantastic games on the store like Mega Calendar and Super Notebook II

GoNintendo 'End of Day' thought - Swapnote could be a 3DS killer app

Today was a very, very good day on the eShop. WayForward released Mighty Switch Force, the original Game Boy Tetris hit the VC service, and Swapnote became available as well. Nintendo's press release may not have stated that Swapnote was available, but we all quickly found out that the free app was just waiting for us to grab it.

I have been excited for Swapnote for quite some time now, but not exactly foaming at the mouth for it. Of course, the fact that it was free made it that much more enticing. I knew I was going to get the title whenever it released, but I honestly didn't know how much it would impress me.

Swapnote is pretty much Pictochat, but expanded in several ways. On a very basic level, Swapnote is a messaging service that lets you write/draw messages for those on your friend list. You can exchange these notes either via SpotPass or StreetPass. Yes, it really is an online messaging service from Nintendo. Surprising, isn't it?!

What seems basic at the start quickly becomes a bit of software that is jam-packed with fun things to do. You can draw in 3D, spend Play Coins to unlock new stationary, include voice clips in your messages, attach pictures to your message and more. You even get to watch just how messages sent to you were drawn! It's just such a fun, impressive bit of software.

Throughout the course of today, I have exchanged and received a couple hundred messages. It's a seriously addictive bit of software, and it has that Nintendo touch that makes it that much more enjoyable. Sure, there are some things I'd like to see changed. I would like to be able to take pics/record sounds right from Swapnote, but that's a minor complaint. This is all about quick, fun, simple messaging that is sure to provide hours of fun.

Did you grab Swapnote today? What do you think of it thus far? Leave us a comment and let us know!