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  • DJ
    Hall Of Fame
    • Apr 2003
    • 17756

    #901
    Re: Nintendo 3DS

    Originally posted by mgoblue
    Making money...they make more on this redesigned 2DS vs. the 3DS at a cheaper price.

    I read that the 2DS is one screen with plastic over it, so they really cut costs down that way.
    I'm not a fan of 3D but this 2DS just looks flimsy, and I'm not sure I'm buying the claims that it is more comfortable to hold than a 3DS XL or 3DS. I don't think I'd want to give up those larger screens on the XL, either.
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    • TheBuddyHobbs
      Banned
      • Apr 2013
      • 2312

      #902
      Re: Nintendo 3DS

      Nintendo 2DS target audience is Under 7 years old. Yet we have adults here complaining about it...

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      • JohnnytheSkin
        All Star
        • Jul 2003
        • 5914

        #903
        Re: Nintendo 3DS

        So a trick my son and I discovered last weekend. Play Animal Crossing? Want Street Pass homes in your showcase? Take that 3DS in your pocket to a busy mall (in standby of course) and walk around for an hour or two. We had some errands, it was in my pocket, and BOOM! Street Pass stuff for all sorts of games, and five new houses.

        Granted, it was the Mall of America, but I imagine it's worth it regardless.
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        • kingkilla56
          Hall Of Fame
          • Jun 2009
          • 19395

          #904
          Re: Nintendo 3DS

          Originally posted by TheBuddyHobbs
          Nintendo 2DS target audience is Under 7 years old. Yet we have adults here complaining about it...
          Whats your point? Who cares what their "target audience" is?


          Anyway I picked up a 3DS today; can anyone give me a couple suggestions for the essentials for this system?

          I only picked up the Metal Gear Solid game and an old DS pokemon game to get me by until I really get into the handheld.

          I hear Fire Emblem and Animal Crossing are must haves.
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          • Flawless
            Bang-bang! Down-down!
            • Mar 2004
            • 16780

            #905
            Re: Nintendo 3DS
            • Fire Emblem: Awakening - Killer app #1. You may fall in love with it even if you're not that interested in SRPGs. Having said that, I would still recommend trying out the demo on the eShop first.

            • Super Mario 3D Land - Killer app #2. This is the best Mario game I've played since Mario 64. The level design is brilliant and it just keeps getting better and better. It's also really the only game I feel that uses the 3D well and adds something tangible to the experience.

            • Animal Crossing: New Leaf - This is an extremely well made game, but honestly, I got bored of it and haven't touched it in weeks. A lot of people love it though.

            • Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon - I really enjoyed this. It's a lighthearted and charming action-adventure/puzzle game. Much better than the first one on GameCube. It took about 15 hours to finish so it's pretty meaty too.

            • Shin Megami Tensei IV - This game is right there in the running with Fire Emblem and The Last of Us for my favorite game this year. I admit it's an acquired taste though. It's a dungeon crawling JRPG with a fun and challenging turn-based combat system, dark story and atmosphere, tons of content, and you negotiate with the demons you're fighting to join and fight along side of you. The opening area I could see turning some off because it is limited and really isn't a great representation of most of the game at all, which is shame, but it makes sense for story purposes.

            • Pushmo - Easy recommend if you like puzzles games and it's only $8.99.


            I haven't played these, but I see them recommended often so maybe read up on them or watch some videos.
            • Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars
            • Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask (played the other Layton games on DS which are all good puzzle adventures)
            • The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (obviously played this, just not the remake on 3DS)
            • Resident Evil Revelations
            • Kid Icarus: Uprising
            • Paper Mario: Sticker Star
            • Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
            • Mario and Luigi: Dream Team
            • Mario Kart 7
            • Monster Hunter 3
            • Mighty Switch Force
            • Steamworld Dig
            • Cave Story
            • Etrian Odyssey IV
            • Virtue's Last Reward (probably would want to get and play the DS game 999 first)
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            • souljahbill
              Pro
              • May 2010
              • 717

              #906
              Re: Nintendo 3DS

              Originally posted by JohnnytheSkin
              So a trick my son and I discovered last weekend. Play Animal Crossing? Want Street Pass homes in your showcase? Take that 3DS in your pocket to a busy mall (in standby of course) and walk around for an hour or two. We had some errands, it was in my pocket, and BOOM! Street Pass stuff for all sorts of games, and five new houses.

              Granted, it was the Mall of America, but I imagine it's worth it regardless.
              That's not really a trick. That's the point of streetpass.

              If you REALLY want streetpasses, spend 2 days a Disney World like I got to do earlier this summer. I couldn't even keep up with all the passes I got.

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              • MachoMyers
                Old School
                • Jul 2002
                • 7670

                #907
                Re: Nintendo 3DS

                Thanks Flawless. You reminded me of about 4 or 5 games I actually own that I haven't played yet! Too easy to play FE and AC which is installed on my XL.

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                • TheBuddyHobbs
                  Banned
                  • Apr 2013
                  • 2312

                  #908
                  Re: Nintendo 3DS

                  Originally posted by kingkilla56
                  Whats your point? Who cares what their "target audience" is?


                  Anyway I picked up a 3DS today; can anyone give me a couple suggestions for the essentials for this system?

                  I only picked up the Metal Gear Solid game and an old DS pokemon game to get me by until I really get into the handheld.

                  I hear Fire Emblem and Animal Crossing are must haves.
                  That means they didn't create it for someone like you or me to want or like. The reason for the design is because children break things fairly easy. With a regular 3ds it has hinges which make it easier for a child to break. With this design there are no hinges for them to break.

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                  • kingkilla56
                    Hall Of Fame
                    • Jun 2009
                    • 19395

                    #909
                    Re: Nintendo 3DS

                    Originally posted by TheBuddyHobbs
                    That means they didn't create it for someone like you or me to want or like. The reason for the design is because children break things fairly easy. With a regular 3ds it has hinges which make it easier for a child to break. With this design there are no hinges for them to break.
                    I dont think thats it. The price point, new console releases, pokemon release, and christmas time (and lack of real demand for the 3D in 3DS) is why this version is coming out. This isnt about hinges lol. The thing breaking isnt a concern for nintendo, hell they just put both screens on the 2DS at risk without the hinges.

                    But I can agree that the outrage, if it really is outrage, over this is misplaced. Its not that big a deal, just keep your 3DS guys.



                    And Flawless, thanks for those titles. Im thinking about Fire Emblem. I keep hearing how great that franchise is but never even tried it. The perma death thing kinda scared me away lol.
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                    • mgoblue
                      Go Wings!
                      • Jul 2002
                      • 25477

                      #910
                      Re: Nintendo 3DS

                      Originally posted by kingkilla56
                      I dont think thats it. The price point, new console releases, pokemon release, and christmas time (and lack of real demand for the 3D in 3DS) is why this version is coming out. This isnt about hinges lol. The thing breaking isnt a concern for nintendo, hell they just put both screens on the 2DS at risk without the hinges.

                      But I can agree that the outrage, if it really is outrage, over this is misplaced. Its not that big a deal, just keep your 3DS guys.



                      And Flawless, thanks for those titles. Im thinking about Fire Emblem. I keep hearing how great that franchise is but never even tried it. The perma death thing kinda scared me away lol.
                      There's only one screen on 2ds with plastic separating. This is to provide a cheap, less breakable, non 3d version for parents to buy kids...

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                      • DJ
                        Hall Of Fame
                        • Apr 2003
                        • 17756

                        #911
                        Re: Nintendo 3DS

                        Originally posted by TheBuddyHobbs
                        Nintendo 2DS target audience is Under 7 years old. Yet we have adults here complaining about it...
                        Not complaining, just stating my thoughts. There's actually things about the 2DS that appeal to me (no 3D, better hand position allows for more comfort when playing).
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                        • aukevin
                          War Eagle, Go Braves!
                          • Dec 2002
                          • 14700

                          #912
                          Re: Nintendo 3DS Announced

                          What is a street pass in Animal Crossing? I hear people talk about it but what is it? That's how you get more houses in the showcase thing right?

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                          • souljahbill
                            Pro
                            • May 2010
                            • 717

                            #913
                            Re: Nintendo 3DS Announced

                            Originally posted by aukevin
                            What is a street pass in Animal Crossing? I hear people talk about it but what is it? That's how you get more houses in the showcase thing right?
                            That's correct. If you streetpass someone multiple times, you'll get balloons, bubble wands, and ice cream cones.

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                            • aukevin
                              War Eagle, Go Braves!
                              • Dec 2002
                              • 14700

                              #914
                              Re: Nintendo 3DS Announced

                              Originally posted by souljahbill
                              That's correct. If you streetpass someone multiple times, you'll get balloons, bubble wands, and ice cream cones.
                              How do you know if you street pass someone? Just that a new house shows up? Is there somewhere to check and see if I've ever been street passed?

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                              • souljahbill
                                Pro
                                • May 2010
                                • 717

                                #915
                                Re: Nintendo 3DS Announced

                                Originally posted by aukevin
                                How do you know if you street pass someone? Just that a new house shows up? Is there somewhere to check and see if I've ever been street passed?
                                There will be a green light on the front hinge.

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