Nintendo 3DS

Vigilante · Mar 10, 2011

I played the 3DS recently, so here's my blog post about it. Scroll down for English: http://projet-troika.blogspot.com/2011/03/impressions-de-la-3ds-3ds-impressions.html

theeboredone · Mar 10, 2011

Good read. Kinda sucks how you have to retain a certain distance for 3D to fully take effect.

And you said it takes about an hour and half to adjust to the 3D...so does that mean if say...I pick it up the next day, or even a week later...I have to readjust?

RiverRock · Mar 10, 2011

MarioKart3ds looks like its going to be a competitive giant with a tier of awesomness high enough to possibly give this game the honor of the most favorable and fun installment in the series. Could be OoT tier or Mario64 tier in terms of how it brings the game to a favorable level.

If snaking comes back we're looking at a game with more players than mario kart ds with much better online capability and greatly improved graphics.

If tricks and bikes return, i'm just throwing in the towel here and might get mvc3.

Other games for 3ds look great as well, and I can't wait to play some with you guys.

I'll be heading on over to the mario kart world record time trial forums when the game comes out but i'll still come here as well.

Vigilante · Mar 10, 2011

@Theeboredone: Not really. I mean, your eyes aren't used to seeing this, but every successive time, your adaptation will get faster until it take next to nothing at all. It's just that your eyes need to be trained to see on a 3D screen. And to be honest, after Two matches of Street fighter, I was pretty much all right, myself. You'll also get the distance and position right so it will make things easier. Maybe you'll need to adapt to new games a little more.

Since I'm a psychology major, I'll bring out some science: By playing with the 3DS, you'll build a neural pathway that will make this perception easier (faster processing speed).

Chis · Mar 10, 2011

Saw the 3DS irl today. The blue 3ds really does look like a toy :/

And the 3D camera wasn't impressive.

RiverRock · Mar 10, 2011

I wouldn't jump the gun yet chris. I'm sure the 3ds will please you even by the impression you have of it right now. We havn't seen it played to near its full capabilities and the big games arn't even hitting the shelves yet.

The blue 3ds does look like a strangled lego with elephantitis though.

I guess between the color options here once you go black you never go back

Vigilante · Mar 10, 2011

So they're also sending representatives in London? Figures.

Eternal Yoshi · Mar 11, 2011

Well, that confirms it. I'm waiting for the second iteration for the 3DS.
I expect them to improve the 3D or make it safer for our eyes.

Also, I still have this.

Great to hear that the CPad(That is what I'm calling the Circular pad above the DPad) works very good.

Vigilante · Mar 11, 2011

I have that bad boy too. Gosh, I played it so much.

Yeah, the circle pad is responsive, and is okay. It's just not "joystick-level". But anyone who uses a joystick will intuitively get used to it fast.

GwJ · Mar 11, 2011

Eternal Yoshi said:
Well, that confirms it. I'm waiting for the second iteration for the 3DS.
I expect them to improve the 3D or make it safer for our eyes.

Also, I still have this.

Great to hear that the CPad(That is what I'm calling the Circular pad above the DPad) works very good.

and what prompted that decision?

theeboredone · Mar 12, 2011

Master Quest was tons of fun...but zomg Water Temple so gay.

Ryu Shimazu · Mar 12, 2011

I own that game too

I'm waiting for the LE Zelda 3DS they'll make. If they don't, I'll cry.

F8AL · Mar 14, 2011

Canadian Nintendo 3DS Special Events

http://www.nintendo.com/3ds/events/canadian-events/

To celebrate the launch of the new Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo will be hosting events in Toronto and Vancouver on Sat:, March 26th, from 6:00pm to 12:00 am. There will be multiple Nintendo 3DS gaming stations onsite with a wide selection of 3D games such as Face Raiders, Pilotwings Resort, nintendogs + cats, Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition plus many more...

Arrive early for your chance to win free Nintendo 3DS toques and t-shirts (while supplies last). In Toronto, Virgin Radio will be onsite giving away Nintendo 3DS systems on the hour. Make sure to enter onsite for your chance to win!

Once you've had a chance to play Nintendo 3DS, stop by Future Shop Yonge-Dundas or Future Shop on Robson to buy the Nintendo 3DS early... These locations will be open at 12:00 am.

Event locations:
Toronto: Yonge-Dundas Square (corner of Yonge & Dundas streets)
Vancouver: TD Square (corner of Granville & Georgia streets)

Store locations:
Toronto: Future Shop, Yonge and Dundas
Vancouver: Future Shop, Robson

I might go to the ones in Toronto...

GwJ · Mar 14, 2011

Just for the record, US Best Buy stores should be getting demo units this week. I called mine and they're getting one at the end of the week.

F8AL · Mar 15, 2011

Here is the first 3DS TV commercial for NA:

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theeboredone · Mar 15, 2011

Well, it's always hard to pull off a 3D commercial. Not really impressed. Then again, not like they need this to get their customers.

UltiMario · Mar 16, 2011

It sort of reminds me of the cheezy Nintendo 64 Commercials there were with the introduction of 3D then.

The more things change, the more they stay the same.

theeboredone · Mar 17, 2011

So Cnet came out with its review on the 3DS. It got 3.5/5 stars. The main complaints being battery life, a lot of the internet functions are not activated at launch, launch lineup sucks, 3D effects can cause headaches or snap in and out of the 3D effect based on how you're holding it. And expensive for those looking for a "all in one device".
http://reviews.cnet.com/consoles/ni...5-10109_7-34469175.html?tag=TOCcarouselMain.0

finalark · Mar 17, 2011

I wasn't planning on getting it at launch anyway. I'll wait for a second model and I'll pick up that.

GwJ · Mar 18, 2011

theeboredone said:
So Cnet came out with its review on the 3DS. It got 3.5/5 stars. The main complaints being battery life, a lot of the internet functions are not activated at launch, launch lineup sucks, 3D effects can cause headaches or snap in and out of the 3D effect based on how you're holding it. And expensive for those looking for a "all in one device".
http://reviews.cnet.com/consoles/ni...5-10109_7-34469175.html?tag=TOCcarouselMain.0

Didn't take that review seriously. A lot of the gripes were minor stuff or stuff that's going to be updated.

theeboredone · Mar 18, 2011

GwJumpman said:
Didn't take that review seriously. A lot of the gripes were minor stuff or stuff that's going to be updated.

Stuff that will be updated = not having it ready on time. 3.5 = 7/10. That's a reasonable score for what it's offering currently.

UltiMario · Mar 18, 2011

So basically the only issue with the 3DS is that Nintendo decided to let 3rd party companies have the launch stuff rather than Ninty themselves?

theeboredone · Mar 18, 2011

I've also been thinking about this for a while, and it seems like I was correct. Games that require button mashing or any turning or the screen will reduce the 3D effects, because of the sensitive angle. A bit disappointing, but we'll see if there are any updates going forward.

Eternal Yoshi · Mar 19, 2011

theeboredone said:
So Cnet came out with its review on the 3DS. It got 3.5/5 stars. The main complaints being battery life, a lot of the internet functions are not activated at launch, launch lineup sucks, 3D effects can cause headaches or snap in and out of the 3D effect based on how you're holding it. And expensive for those looking for a "all in one device".

This.

Basically why I'm gonna wait for the next iteration of the 3DS which considering the pattern of Ninty handhelds will solve almost all of those problems and add something new.

I'm wise to their game.

LOL@ having an SD card slot.

Youko · Mar 19, 2011

So yesterday, I got to meet our Nintendo sales rep at Toys R Us and we talked 3DS for a good while. Turns out he also has one, so he showed me a few new things I hadn't seen before when I was at E3 last year.

Face Raiders blends the 3D, camera, and AR technology into one preinstalled title. Really nice for something that's free, beat the level's boss in about three minutes. Not sure how deep it is besides that, though. You can take your own photo, "rescue faces," and beat high scores. And then I later learned about this: http://kotaku.com/#!5783302/ - Nintendo's doing a pretty nice job with what they're offering for free.

Nintendogs+Cats is a game I've been mulling about getting, since I never played the first one. Regarding the graphics, I actually said "oh wow, this is so great" out loud. Gotta ponder what gameplay actually consists of before I get it, though. Only tried this for about 30 seconds before I had to ring up some more guests, plus he wasn't too far along in his save file.

You can try Pilotwings Resort at most major Best Buys (the one next to my work had a demo station), but the 3D depth in it is very impressive. Except they've got the system tethered down so low that you have to hunch your back in order to get your eyes to the recommended 10-14" point for the 100% slider effect. Not sure if PW is a game I would buy, though.

My hype for the 3DS has been reinvigorated to even more extreme levels now. Sorry DS Lite that I own, but you're old and busted now, and this is the new hotness.

GunmasterLombardi · Mar 19, 2011

IGN: 7.5/10

There's always been a strong sense in my gut called common knowledge that told me this thing would stink.

Cons:
$250
Weak battery: 2-5 hours
Weak camera (compared to other handhelds)
OK launch lineup
Weak Internet
OK durability
the list goes on...

Nintendo has been behind with their tech for too long. Get it together. By the way some idiots were saying battery life didn't matter earlier, but they piss and moan on the NGP battery. I'm right, you're wrong. Get over it.

Sariku · Mar 19, 2011

I just pre-ordered mine. I don't think I'll be picking up any games with it on launch, but I'd rather not wait in lines for months just to try and grab this thing when it gets hot. What colors did you guys get? I got Cosmo Blue.<3

F8AL · Mar 19, 2011

They've Hidden A Free Role-Playing Game In Every Nintendo 3DS

http://ca.kotaku.com/5783302/theyve-hidden-a-free-role+playing-game-in-every-nintendo-3ds

The game looks pretty fun to play! Looking forward to playing it whenever I get my own 3DS! (In a few years...)

theeboredone · Mar 19, 2011

LOL! That's pretty cool to hide away a game inside the 3DS.

But yeah, I don't care what people have to say about these launch games, they appear too simple to me, and I'll be waiting forward to the games I actually want to play.

Sariku · Mar 19, 2011

So I'm wanting to buy a game with my 3DS, but all the launch titles are so weak. Besides SSFIV3DS, but I already have SSFIV on my PS3, soo... No thanks?

Ugh. I wish we had more dates for the other games.

theeboredone · Mar 19, 2011

I honestly don't see why one can't be patient and wait for better games or a better revision of the DS. Battery life is important to me, and I say no thanks to how long it can last currently with the 3D effects.

Sariku · Mar 19, 2011

theeboredone said:
I honestly don't see why one can't be patient and wait for better games or a better revision of the DS. Battery life is important to me, and I say no thanks to how long it can last currently with the 3D effects.

1) The systems will likely be scarce. Get them while you can, and you won't have to wait in lines in the future.

2) The battery is replaceable. There have been batteries for the 3DS in Japan that have over double the lifespan than the original. Since launch.

3) There is no need for a revision so soon; and by the time they make one, there will be good games out for the system.

No reason not to get it early.

theeboredone · Mar 19, 2011

Sariku said:
1) The systems will likely be scarce. Get them while you can, and you won't have to wait in lines in the future.

2) The battery is replaceable. There have been batteries for the 3DS in Japan that have over double the lifespan than the original. Since launch.

3) There is no need for a revision so soon; and by the time they make one, there will be good games out for the system.

No reason not to get it early.

1. Um...you'll be able to find one by the holidays to say the least. This isn't the Nintendo Wii, where mommies and daddies will be buying it for family fun.

2. More money, even if it is 20-30 bucks, I'm already dishing out 250 minus any games. Why should I make it almost 300 with tax?

3. The DS Lite came out 2 years after the original one. I understand that's a long time to wait, but if you do, you'll be getting a more efficient machine with less bugs, and you will be able to purchase the games already out for a cheaper price. You'll be able to find OoT remake or whatever else you want on Craig's List for half the price.

Seriously, it's just rational thinking.

Also, what's the point of having the system if there are no appealing games to buy? Are you really going to spend 40 dollars on a game that will be more about the oogling 3D effects than anything else? Remember Wii Sports? Mario Party? And all those other nonsense games that took advantage of the "OH MY GOD! WII MOTION SENSOR DA BEST" stuff?

Personally, I'd rather wait for games like the OoT remake, Megman Legends 3, or just games that provide some serious depth other than just a 3D effect that's being used to attract a casual audience.

Sariku · Mar 19, 2011

theeboredone said:
1. Um...you'll be able to find one by the holidays to say the least. This isn't the Nintendo Wii, where mommies and daddies will be buying it for family fun.

2. More money, even if it is 20-30 bucks, I'm already dishing out 250 minus any games. Why should I make it almost 300 with tax?

3. The DS Lite came out 2 years after the original one. I understand that's a long time to wait, but if you do, you'll be getting a more efficient machine with less bugs, and you will be able to purchase the games already out for a cheaper price. You'll be able to find OoT remake or whatever else you want on Craig's List for half the price.

Seriously, it's just rational thinking.

Also, what's the point of having the system if there are no appealing games to buy? Are you really going to spend 40 dollars on a game that will be more about the oogling 3D effects than anything else? Remember Wii Sports? Mario Party? And all those other naused to attract a casual audience.

The holidays is November. I'd rather not wait six months for a chance of picking up the hardware.

$29.99 is a small price to pay for something that could keep you entertained for the next two years before the next incarnation of the 3DS series, which could not even happy (though unlikely). And two years? No thanks. It's not patience. If I want to play a game, I'll have the hardware already. kthx.

This rational thinking is just an opinion. And if you wish to do that, then more power to you, bud. And the point of having it? So I don't have to worry about buying it later. I could very well pick up Okamiden, or nothing at all. I said "wanting" to buy a game, not "needing." I can wait. :/

UltiMario · Mar 19, 2011

IIRC most of the currently announced 3DS titles will be out by June 6th or something like that.

Sariku · Mar 20, 2011

No April titles? Well, I'll keep hoping.

theeboredone · Mar 20, 2011

I would prefer to not buy a console on launch or close to it due to the chance of bugs. Nintendo is good with that not happening, but look at recent history...

PS2 = Laser Lens Issue
360 = RROD

I mean, I'd rather wait and make sure there is nothing wrong with the system. Plus for all we know, a revision of the 3DS may enhance the 3D. Personally, I don't want to maintain the same position to keep 3D effects at optimum level. I'd like to move around.

Sariku · Mar 20, 2011

As you said, Nintendo is good at that not happening. I'm perfectly fine taking chances, and if it's serious, I have a warranty. Plus, I don't care for the 3D of the 3DS. I'm getting it just to stay up to date. ^_^

theeboredone · Mar 20, 2011

Haha okay, I got no qualms with you. So just asking, say if they come out with a 3DS Lite or something like that...would you be buying that also?

Sariku · Mar 20, 2011

Nope. I didn't buy a new DS until the DSi. I had the original Phat... lol.

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