Smash 3DS New 3DS confirmed for Nov 21st release in Aus/NZ

[PSIGuy]

http://www.nintendo.com.au/index.php?action=news&nid=3537&pageID=6

Thought this would be relevant for any 3DS Smash players.

 

[nuclearneo577]

I was half expecting the New 3DS to come out outside of Japan in early 2015, guess that I don't have to worry about that anymore. Has Nintendo been keeping most Australian release dates close to the NA/EU release dates lately? If they are, being able to get a New 3DS as soon as November would rock.

 

[XDaDePsak]

But what about AMERICA, the only country that matters?

 

[Deleted member]

So, Amiibo is confirmed to be available for Smash Bros. 3DS in the future. Pretty cool.

I was half expecting the New 3DS to come out outside of Japan in early 2015, guess that I don't have to worry about that anymore. Has Nintendo been keeping most Australian release dates close to the NA/EU release dates lately? If they are, being able to get a New 3DS as soon as November would rock.

You said it, man.

 

[Laikue]

But what about AMERICA, the only country that matters?

America isn't even a country! I CAUGHT YOU RED-HANDED!!! (United States of America is a Country, North America is a continent) Although, it is a bit odd that the New 3DS is launching at the same time as the Wii U version of Smash 4. And while typing this out, I realized that OR and AS are ALSO launching on this date. So it's really not all that strange.

 

[XDaDePsak]

America isn't even a country! I CAUGHT YOU RED-HANDED!!! (United States of America is a Country, North America is a continent) Although, it is a bit odd that the New 3DS is launching at the same time as the Wii U version of Smash 4. And while typing this out, I realized that OR and AS are ALSO launching on this date. So it's really not all that strange.

Hey by that logic, Mexico doesn't exist since it's actually the United States of Mexico.

 

[Ampetrix]

This is great news if the New 3DS is gonna be released early, but this is gonna ruin my budget, I was expecting it to be released at early 2015, ah well I will buy the Wii U first anyway.

 

[Starbound]

I can see it coming out around then in US and Canada because of Black Friday being a thing.

In my opinion, it'll either be November or Q1 2015.

 

[XDaDePsak]

I can see it coming out around then in US and Canada because of Black Friday being a thing.

In my opinion, it'll either be November or Q1 2015.

But isn't the whole point of black friday the discounts?

Why release a console on a day when people are looking for discounts? wouldn't you want to release it full price?

 

[Overclocked]

Interesting that they chose this day. If Smash 4 comes out here on the same day, then I probably won't end up buying the N3DS day one, but I may buy one after Christmas.

Also, I hope Nintendo Australia doing Nintendo Directs becomes a regular thing. We hardly ever hear from the Australian arm of Nintendo, so it's nice to get a special Nintendo Direct for us.

 

[Quetzal77]

Odd that they still have no plans to release it this year anywhere else. I guess NoA figures they can make more money pushing the Smash Bros 3DSes this holiday and saving the New 3DS for later. Kind of stupid that they've decided to stick with the name in English-speaking territories if you ask me, it's going to cause a lot of confusion.

I'm still not convinced by it, I really want to play Xenoblade on it but it's not enough to justify buying a whole new system.

 

[rpgcaster]

Yeah, even the Australian direct mentioned that Europe and US get it 2015. This is literally the first time I've been happy to be a Nintendo fan in Australia ^^;

 

[Donkey_Inferno]

$249.95 for the XL? translated to US currency that's 221 dollars.. So I'm guessing it'll be $219.99 here... that's a pretty good deal.

 

[Archimedes]

So does anyone know why they get it first? Thats what im curious about. Im not upset just genuinely curious.

 

[Amherst]

But what about AMERICA, the only country that matters?

I really wish I could like Shiggy's like on your post.

Grats to you lucky people. Hoping that NA gets the same general release period, really want the new model.

 

[Darrylols]

Yeah, even the Australian direct mentioned that Europe and US get it 2015. This is literally the first time I've been happy to be a Nintendo fan in Australia ^^;

wot did they say it in the video?

 

[Indefa]

wot did they say it in the video?

They didn't say that exactly, they said that there are no current plans to release in NA this year

 

[Severn]

When I first saw it in the Japan direct I didn't really care, but looking at the prices now I really want it. Looks like i'll be trading my 2DS for one. I'm not getting smash on 3DS but I really want that c-stick for MH4U.

 

[Yokta]

I am now willing to forgive Nintendo for making me wait so long for the new Smash.

 

[Indefa]

I'm honestly not convinced it will make that much of a difference in smash 3ds. Playing the demo I haven't noticed myself missing smashes at all yet. Maybe it's just cos I play 64 and i'm not used to the c-stick that I don't understand the big deal for smash. That being said i'll probably still be getting the new 3DS

 

[Unkown Hero]

YES, YES OH THANK GOD YES
FINAL, AUSTRALIA GETS SOMETHING BEFORE
AMERICA!!!

Ahem, sorry about that, it just such good news

 

[Ganreizu]

I'm honestly not convinced it will make that much of a difference in smash 3ds. Playing the demo I haven't noticed myself missing smashes at all yet. Maybe it's just cos I play 64 and i'm not used to the c-stick that I don't understand the big deal for smash. That being said i'll probably still be getting the new 3DS

It's actually a massive deal. It completely changes the entire aerial aspect of the game, which is pivotal for characters like captain falcon who is currently very difficult to use to his fullest potential due to lack of a c-stick.

 

[Pirate Goomba]

straya, mate.

 

[CrowGoesCaw]

While I'm excited to see Australia isn't getting the raw end of products for once, I am honestly confused why Australia and New Zealand are the first target market after Japan. And we're getting it so much earlier that other regions to boot. Do we use handhelds more than other (non-japanese) places or something?

 

[ferioku]

NO, WHAT ABOUT EVERYONE ELSE? Nintendo Why! Ah well, it's good to see that Australia is getting it this early, maybe we will get it January or something?

 

[PeterJude]

Finally, Australia not getting left behind.

Hey by that logic, Mexico doesn't exist since it's actually the United States of Mexico.

Wrong, it's the United Mexican States!

$249.95 for the XL? translated to US currency that's 221 dollars.. So I'm guessing it'll be $219.99 here... that's a pretty good deal.

Knowing the "Australia Tax", it'll probably be closer to $199.99 or maybe a bit less.

 

[ferioku]

Although i do find this a bit unfair, I understand that Australia get their stuff late usually, which I find a bit stupid =/, it's quite unfair that we have to wait till next year, i guess Nintendo is giving everyone else the Australia treatment lol.

 

[PeterJude]

Although i do find this a bit unfair, I understand that Australia get their stuff late usually, which I find a bit stupid =/, it's quite unfair that we have to wait till next year, i guess Nintendo is giving everyone else the Australia treatment lol.

The Australia treatment would be a massive price hike and waiting several months longer, so if it's released around March next year, it might be a fair representation.

 

[ferioku]

The Australia treatment would be a massive price hike and waiting several months longer, so if it's released around March next year, it might be a fair representation.

No, that's far to unfair, because from what I can remember, Australia got the 3ds 6 days after Europe and America and the XL a month after.

January-February time sounds much more fair.

 

[PeterJude]

No, that's far to unfair, because from what I can remember, Australia got the 3ds 6 days after Europe and America and the XL a month after.

January-February time sounds much more fair.

I was more thinking classic Nintendo, like releasing Brawl 3 and a half months after the NA release, and 6 months after the Japan release. That said, it's odd that Europe would be that far after us. Maybe it has to do with the amount of stock they can produce. The Australian market is quite small.

 

[ferioku]

I was more thinking classic Nintendo, like releasing Brawl 3 and a half months after the NA release, and 6 months after the Japan release. That said, it's odd that Europe would be that far after us. Maybe it has to do with the amount of stock they can produce. The Australian market is quite small.

True. I just hope Nintendo don't pull something silly and release it like August.. I really want the new 3DS, I will buy it as soon as it releases.

 

[Unkown Hero]

True. I just hope Nintendo don't pull something silly and release it like August.. I really want the new 3DS, I will buy it as soon as it releases.

I agree with you that will it is fair that us Aussie get some early for once, it will be very unfair if Americans have to wait another 6 months to get it.

 

[PeterJude]

True. I just hope Nintendo don't pull something silly and release it like August.. I really want the new 3DS, I will buy it as soon as it releases.

I really doubt they would.

I still think Worldwide releases is the way to go, but still not happening it seems.

 

[ferioku]

I really doubt they would.

I still think Worldwide releases is the way to go, but still not happening it seems.

Yeah, i'm happy to see Australia is getting it this early, which should mean something.

 

[Smash_Veteran_Amtoj]

America isn't even a country! I CAUGHT YOU RED-HANDED!!! (United States of America is a Country, North America is a continent) Although, it is a bit odd that the New 3DS is launching at the same time as the Wii U version of Smash 4. And while typing this out, I realized that OR and AS are ALSO launching on this date. So it's really not all that strange.

He's right though. Bring it to North America! (I'm Canadian)

Anyway, how is Austrailia finally getting something before the rest of the world and it's the New 3DS?

 

[XDaDePsak]

Wrong, it's the United Mexican States!

That only proves my point further.

Not only is there no such thing as Mexico, but it's not even the "United States of Mexico". It's just United Mexican States. No Mexico to be found anywhere!

Oh and btw:

America
[ əˈmerikə ]
2. used as a name for the United States.

Slam. And. Dunk.

 

[Darrylols]

I'm still praying it comes to NA this year.

 

[Jason777123]

I believe the reason it can be released earlier in Australia and everywhere else has to do with the design. The color of the buttons matches the Super Nintendo/Super Famicom's controller buttons of those released outside of the United States. If you remember, the Super Nintendo's controller buttons in the U.S. were shades of purple. So I believe they might change this aesthetic to match the United States' Super Nintendo controllers. It would explain why it might be taking them longer to release it in the U.S. and it would be rather odd if they didn't make this change.

 

[SaintChairface]

For all the folks maintaining high hopes, the video explicitly states that the "American regions and Europe" WILL NOT be getting the New 3DS until 2015.

And to the folks crying "unfair", this delay is likely due to the increase the production quantities before launch. The US and Europe have much higher consumer populations. They probably just don't want this to turn into a microsoft or sony release fiasco where the only way to put a system in your crying kid's stocking is to pay some ass who bought 30 of them $2000 a piece on ebay.

 

[Indefa]

It's actually a massive deal. It completely changes the entire aerial aspect of the game, which is pivotal for characters like captain falcon who is currently very difficult to use to his fullest potential due to lack of a c-stick.

That seems to be the general consensus, I just can't picture scenarios where I'd use it :S
D-air while off stage would be good to learn to do on the c-stick to make sure you don't mess up but I can't say that I've found myself pushing the circle-pad far enough to screw this up.

Are there any other situations that are clearly improved with the c-stick? I'm genuinely curious about specific applications of it and would like to learn when to use it lol.