New 3DS and 3DS XL announced for Japan (English press release included)

[pirovash88]

Well according to them they want to unify their handheld and consoles so it should be good. I already see lots of handheld stuff leak over to consoles with New Super Mario Wii/U and Super Mario 3D World.

The only shady part of the whole thing is how America/Europe will most likely not get it till 2015, basically having a million plus kids this October get an outdated 3DS with Smash Bros.

That's what I don't understand either. You'd think they would've had an international release date of October and bundle these up with the new smash bros. If anyone was planning on buying a 3ds for the new smash game, they'll probably wait until after the holidays. Stupid move for Nintendo

[crackdude]

Dear nuckles87,

I actually have grown to agree with you while I read your post.
So I have come to the conclusion that I shouldn't be disappointed at all since Nintendo has a pretty solid track record of being retarded in this regard..
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All of this kinda just makes me want to get a Vita. The new slim model is sexy

[fernandeath]

Will the current model cease its production and be replaced by this 'new' 3ds ?
Also, is this really going to be its name, 'new 3ds' ?

I have a 3DS purchased on sep/11 and its directional button is broken so this will be a good opportunity for me to shift it

[Aki-at]

Dear nuckles87,

I actually have grown to agree with you while I read your post.
So I have come to the conclusion that I shouldn't be disappointed at all since Nintendo has a pretty solid track record of being retarded in this regard..
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All of this kinda just makes me want to get a Vita. The new slim model is sexy

[pirovash88]

Dear nuckles87,

I actually have grown to agree with you while I read your post.
So I have come to the conclusion that I shouldn't be disappointed at all since Nintendo has a pretty solid track record of being retarded in this regard..
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All of this kinda just makes me want to get a Vita. The new slim model is sexy

Ehh, Sony has pretty much given the Vita the middle finger in terms of support. I'm honestly thinking about selling mine because I never use the damn thing.

[George]

Will the current model cease its production and be replaced by this 'new' 3ds ?
Also, is this really going to be its name, 'new 3ds' ?

I have a 3DS purchased on sep/11 and its directional button is broken so this will be a good opportunity for me to shift it

It does look like the Japanese price is about what a 3DS/3DSLL costs over there, so I won't be shocked if these new units replace the old ones.

I think people are freaking out as if we have to get one. Like, there is only ONE game that is exclusive and its a Wii game. i won't be shocked if its made to easily port Wii games and we see a few Wii ports here and there (don't be shocked seeing Mario Galaxy soon).

But guess what? I have a Wii and Wii U. I'm good if that is what they will be doing exclusive. Don't get me wrong, if I didn't own an XL i would be all over this, but I already do and I'm not getting this just because... its too late in the 3DS life cycle imo.

I really would have rather had a ACTUAL new platform of Nintendo handheld that just happen to ALSO play 3DS games.

[RegalSin]

You do realize Nintendo just release a small version ( or downgraded version of the same product ) and then upgrades each release for the excuse of releasing the product again?? It is just the same thing with the GBA. I feel so robbed; when I think about things like these. A smaller SNES was great and all but an huger 3ds is meh.


Hey I know? Why not make an attachment that is able to play games via the TV composite or something along those lines? But I guess that has to be wireless too.

Also the PSP is not done so easily yet.

[Happy Cat]

The New 3DS looks really nice. It's quite obviously bigger looking then the original 3DS in that picture. the screen is indeed a bit bigger on the specs Nintendo released.

Makes me really glad i never bought an XL. the New 3DS (normal size) will be mine!

I just hope its released in white in the US.

[pirovash88]

Man, that looks soo nice. I agree with Will, the white New 3DS will be mine as well, haha. I'm just hoping that they release new compelling software to warrant the purchase.

[Happy Cat]

packaging









Monster Hunter box is pretty bad looking IMO. It'd be amazing if they release the New 3DS with that packaging here. I love it. I don't ever see it happening though. It's very Japanese. American males won't buy an electronic device that has pink on it's box. Just ask Reggie!

[George]

Monster Hunter IMO has some of the worse artstyle I have seen in a game, not surprise there... they that box art sure isn't falsely advertising that turd.