Nintendo Announces New 3DS with a C-Stick!

[Rambeard]

How much are you willing to bet that eventually there will be a NEW Wii U with better hardware. Making us spend another $300-$400 dollars just to play Zelda U.

 

[KrymsonSkyz]

I reeeaaally hope no one defends this ****...

 

[sWiTcHeRoO [疾~斬]]

If this releases next year and I get one, will the data transfer tool allow me to transfer ALL of my internal data so that I can replace my old 3DS entirely?

I'm pretty sure it's the same as the old 3DS, just with these new features and some N3DS exclusives due to limitations.

 

[TrevonMarrast]

I might trade in.....

 

[D-idara]

Why make this but have a Smash 3DS? Ugh. Nevertheless, this just adds in more hope for the Circle Pad add-on, which I'd rather get over this.

This New 3DS has a similar Smash version, just so you know.

 

[JbrockPony]

Well now I can comfortably body scrubs on the go

 

[Renji64]

I reeeaaally hope no one defends this ****...

Alot of people are sadly. They saying don't you remember the dsi or GB to GBC. This shouldn't had happened at all.

 

[b2j135]

and I JUST ****ING BOUGHT A NEW 3DS XL -_-
Nintendo loves to **** my wallet lol

 

[smashbroskilla]

Well now I can comfortably body scrubs on the go

Only scrubs ever used the C stick

 

[Gidy]

Alot of people are sadly. They saying don't you remember the dsi or GB to GBC. This shouldn't had happened at all.

It's not that bad really. They announced one exclusive game for it, oh boy. Look at the bright side. You get a C-Stick, a better CPU, better 3D Viewing, a much better value then when the 3DS Originally launched, and some extra triggers. I understand your pain for this having exclusives but Nintendo knows the 3DS is their best selling system and they wouldn't screw over the old 3DS owners. If they did who would buy their games besides the smaller New 3DS Users? Xenoblade Chronicles for the New 3DS Exists so it sells units, not screw people over.

 

[Gidy]

How much are you willing to bet that eventually there will be a NEW Wii U with better hardware. Making us spend another $300-$400 dollars just to play Zelda U.

Nintendo has never done this for their consoles excluding the N64 Disk Drive which failed horribly and is a good example on why they should't. Maybe that's why this is a Japan only system at the moment is because they aren't dedicated to the system, thinking it might fail like the Virtual Boy or the N64 Disk Drive.

 

[Camalange]

Just in time for Smash!

Not.

 

[rawrimamonster]

You forgot to mention the battery now lasts for 7 hours or so.

 

[Altais]

They should have just did a second circle pad instead of that tiny thing. [Shrugs] Then again, if they did, people would probably be bashing them even more.

At any rate, I think I'll just stick with mine Ice White 3DS.

 

[Raph_the_Great]

I have to get a Japanese one, and I'll get a US one when it comes out.

But seriously though, no 2014 release for US, I can't wait until 2015 to get this thing!

 

[EndlessSmash]

"Fans in North America and Europe will be disappointed if they want to see this new feature soon - Nintendo has already confirmed that the system will not be available in those markets in 2014."

So essentially, if you want this new 3DS, you got to wait till NEXT YEAR. If you didn't previously own a 3DS and you're planning on buying this one, you won't be playing smash brothers 3DS for an additional few months.

I don't think I can wait any longer, I'll probably end up just getting the XL regardless.

Edit: Now that I think about it, maybe I should just cheap it out and buy a 2DS just to shave off the hype so I can buy this new 3DS, although this is assuming the 3DS XL doesn't come with a special Smash Bros imprint on the front like the one announced in the UK.

 

[HeavyLobster]

So you announce new hardware a month and a half before it's released? That makes no sense. They should've at least announced this at E3. I really hope there aren't too many more exclusives and the only ones that exist are ones that legitimately can't be done on an ordinary 3DS like Xenoblade. If you have to upgrade for a 2D Mario or Pokemon or some other type of game that doesn't absolutely need the extra power then it would massively screw over the existing 3DS install base.

 

[SS-bros14]

If this releases next year and I get one, will the data transfer tool allow me to transfer ALL of my internal data so that I can replace my old 3DS entirely?

Yep, pretty sure all of it.

 

[Gidy]

inb4 New 2DS

 

[SS-bros14]

inb4 New 2DS

Man, I was about to say that.

 

[The Original Robot boy]

.........And I just bought a new 3DS. Why must you do this to me, Nintendo?

 

[Mr. Bean]

I'm mad. just got a 3DS XL aswell

 

[Deleted member]

I haven't even bought a 3DS yet, so now it looks like it would be a great time, if any.

 

[Da Black Rabbit]

I want this. It is so sexy. When I saw the Direct this morning at work I was so hyped for it.

But then people started saying there would be software exclusive to the New 3DS XL.

I can forgive Game Boy. Original Game Boy got replaced with Game Boy Pocket but was still the same system. Game Boy Color came out as a new system. Game Boy Advance was the next gen to Game Boy Color. Game Boy SP was an upgrade to Game Boy Advance. Then came the DS. I can see why people would compare that scenario. Not the Game Boy one. The DSi had exclusive titles because it took advantage of the physically things like the camera and digital things like the download shop that the original DS didn't have access to. Looking back on it I really didn't care because I wasn't interested in any of the DSi games and I enjoyed my DS XL.

But I can see why some DS owners would be up set and honestly, part of me is resentful if they really are making titles exclusive to the New 3DS. Even though I have owned a 3DS XL for almost two years now I still feel a little cheated out of the deal, especially since I always wanted to play Xenoblade CHronicles and it wouldn't be fair if they forced me to pay for a slight/average upgrade. I would of rather them just announce it as a next gen hand held then a current gen upgrade.

To be honest I was planning on buying one anyway because customizable face plates is just so legit but knowing there is soft ware exclusive for a minor upgrade of the current gen hand held is a little off putting. For the sake of those who don't want to upgrade I hope this is not the case. I hope Xenoblade Chronicles and all other future 3DS releases are compatible with all 3DS/2DS systems.

I would really be mad if I was a 2DS owner. Bought one for great 3DS games yet saved some cash forfeiting the ability of 3D then Nintendo pulls this. LoL

Best case scenario is Xenoblade Chronicles has slightly longer loading times on old 3DS/2DS.

 

[smashbroskilla]

It's not that bad really. They announced one exclusive game for it, oh boy. Look at the bright side. You get a C-Stick, a better CPU, better 3D Viewing, a much better value then when the 3DS Originally launched, and some extra triggers. I understand your pain for this having exclusives but Nintendo knows the 3DS is their best selling system and they wouldn't screw over the old 3DS owners. If they did who would buy their games besides the smaller New 3DS Users? Xenoblade Chronicles for the New 3DS Exists so it sells units, not screw people over.

I like how in one sentence you say "I understand your pain" then in the following exactly describe how they're messing with their fanbase. I bought the 3DS to play RPG'esque titles which have been lackluster lately unless you count the two medicore games where female characters are the main characters(which I don't like). Now a bombshell of a game comes to the 3DS and I have to spend a couple hundred dollars to play it...in 2015. Yea, ok, NO! Fire Emblem can only be played for so long before you want something else. Here comes something else...just kidding.

 

[NintyTheRagekid]

INTRODUCING THE C-STICK FOR THE NEW 3DS!
Nintendo...

 

[Dr. Bran]

This system looks great! However, I'm concerned about the Micro-SD card. Does this mean that you can't use regular ones?

 

[Gidy]

I like how in one sentence you say "I understand your pain" then in the following exactly describe how they're messing with their fanbase. I bought the 3DS to play RPG'esque titles which have been lackluster lately unless you count the two medicore games where female characters are the main characters(which I don't like). Now a bombshell of a game comes to the 3DS and I have to spend a couple hundred dollars to play it...in 2015. Yea, ok, NO! Fire Emblem can only be played for so long before you want something else. Here comes something else...just kidding.

You don't HAVE to spend the money for the system. If you are wanting to play Xenoblade Chronicles but don't want to buy the system play it on the Wii, where it's actually supposed to be played. RPG's on the 3DS aren't lackluster, but I can agree when it comes to JRPGs. You shouldn't have bought a 3DS for JRPGs primarily as there are so much more genre's for it in the first place, like other quirky RPGs.

 

[proxibomb]

Either a really cool 3DS front cover, or overall better experience for the 3DS. Hmmmmm.

 

[Shog]

Great, my kind brother just bought me a 2DS. Thank God I didn't play on it, so I can return it

 

[Meru.]

Can Peach perform her down+A while flying without c-stick? If yes i won't buy this, if no i'll buy this.

Yes, she can, but the C-stick makes spacing aerials easier and more precise, while floating as well as while jumping.

 

[nathanrayman]

How much does it cost in £ ? Thanks in advance.

 

[Warchamp7]

Thanks for letting us know ahead of time, Nintendo.

It's not coming to NA or EU for at least 4 months, that's pretty ahead of time

 

[U-Throw]

I don't want this. I don't even like this. I F'ing NEED THIS. The innovations are amazing, and the new C-Stick and ZL/ZR buttons practically replace the Circle Pad Pro. I can only imagine the freakin' amazing-ness when you use both. Yet another reason to get on top of buying the Circle Pad Pro. And the exclusives just make me want it more. My parents are gonna raise hell when I ask them, even though I wanna buy it with my own money. They just don't understand. But I will get it, and the Circle Pad Pro, and I will love it. This beats the Smash-Designed 3DS by a long shot. Love the GameCube color scheme, as well. Nostalgia. Anyway, TEAM, LETS GET HER BACK!!

 

[SuperLuigiTheIntalian]

I hope I'm getting the "new" Nintendo 3DS.

 

[Uffe]

I knew a second analog would happen. I'm glad I didn't wait this long to get a 3DS just to play Ocarina of Time. But now that means I need to buy this one. :/

 

[TimeSmash]

C Stick went on a diet apparently

 

[Gam3rALO]

Eh can't buy this. have to still but (when comes out) smash 4 3DS, smash 4 WiiU AND Wii U GameCube adaptor.

 

[Jae]

It's not coming to NA or EU for at least 4 months, that's pretty ahead of time

I meant as in announcing that there's going to be a new 3DS model (before publicly revealing the device). It probably would've stopped me from buying my XL if I knew a newer model was in the makes.

Well, I'll just sell my XL to put money towards this new one.

 

[The_Woebegone_Jackal]

Mostly excited for the upgraded 3D, now I won't have to be so careful when I hold the dang thing! :D