Surprised no one has posted this...
The Nintendo 3DS!
Yes, it's been announced. Nintendo reports say it will have 3D effects without the need for 3D glasses.
It will be backwards compatible with the DS.
A date has not been announced for release, but it will be playable at E3.
Now for rumors.
http://nintendo3dsblog.com/
That site has everything you need to know, from possible 3D technique, to possible products, to possible mechanics going into the 3DS.
I personally think that since the 3DS will be playable at E3, mass production will not be a problem, and this thing may hit stores in 2010.
Your thoughts?
I'm just keeping quiet on it until E3. You can never really know how the end product is going to be from the press release announcing it with little detail.
I want to get it... I really hope it is 3D looking and not like the regular DS...
I'm thinking Pokemon Black and White is going to be in this system.
I agree with Kefka, I can't really say anything about it until I get a good look at it.
According to the official site for Black and White, it says its for the DS.
I suppose they wouldn't flat out say it's for the 3DS either. But I found it interesting.
Current screenshots are for the DS, so it looks like to me.
And assuming this is the sequel to the DS, it should have the processing power of a Gamecube.
The GBC had as much as the NES. The GBA, SNES. DS, N64. 3DS, GC?
What I loved about the DS is that it already had way more memory than, like, an N64. Or, if that's wrong, then the amount that SMB or SM64 can handle at once.
So it's just going to be a DSi with an accelerometer? Will there be any hardware/graphics updates?
The only information we have is that it will have a 3D screen, backward compatibility with DS games, and potentially be a single screen that can split into two for the BC. The rest are vague rumors that should be ignored.
See this for an idea of what the screen will be: http://kotaku.com/5515661/nintendo-3ds-has-a-new-3d-screen-contender
Ok, well I'm not about to play a game in public with 3D glasses. There better be a way to disable the 3D feature, if one is added.
Quote from: universe-X on April 29, 2010, 02:51:08 PMOk, well I'm not about to play a game in public with 3D glasses. There better be a way to disable the 3D feature, if one is added.
But you don't need 3D glasses.
Quote from: Taser9090 on April 29, 2010, 02:59:56 PMBut you don't need 3D glasses.
Oh :P I looked at everything around the main picture...
Either way, our eyes actually respond to red and green. I remember looking at a (white) wall through one eye and it had a red tint. I looked at the same wall with the other: green tint.
Quote from: universe-X on April 29, 2010, 06:17:08 PMOh :P I looked at everything around the main picture...
Either way, our eyes actually respond to red and green. I remember looking at a (white) wall through one eye and it had a red tint. I looked at the same wall with the other: green tint.
What? You should probably get your eyes checked. I'm pretty sure the colors they see should be the same for both eyes.
Quote from: kotaku...Hitachi unveiled its own display, a 3.1" screen that features similar parallax barrier and in-plane switching wizardry that makes flat displays look three-dimensional and offers a wide viewing angle.
Hitachi's option does not highlight any touchscreen capabilities making it a less impressive (or technically incompatible) screen option.
Wide viewing angle would be a major plus, but if it has backward compatibility, I'm not sure how it would be viable.
As I previously stated, they would simulate two screens.
sooo, is it one big touch screen?
Quote from: Sir Awesomesauce on April 29, 2010, 09:29:12 PMWhat? You should probably get your eyes checked. I'm pretty sure the colors they see should be the same for both eyes.
Well, the 3D thing is different. If they can get this thing to work, then I will be amazingly impressed.
And you should try the looking-through-one-eye-thing sometime. And when you do, focus.
Maybe you should check your science book. :/ Cones, rods, all that fun stuff. Red, green, blue. Same in both eyes.
On topic, I may or may not get this system. I already have the DS, and if there are no interesting games for the 3DS, then I'm probably not going to waste my money on it since I don't use the DS a whole lot anyhow.
I'm not really sure about this.
I think 3D should stay in movies IMO.
Also, first post in about a year! YAY!
Hmm... This may sound completely idiotic, but there you are...
Maybe the games are shown in a way that you would need glasses, but over the screen there is a plate of the same material that 3-d glasses are made of. Not the red-blue thing, the real-d 3-d newer stuff they now show in movie theaters. Just a thought. :P
I wouldn't think of that.
Clever...
I got called "clever"! :D
And my name's SLOWPokemon. lol.
That's probably how it will work, the screen thing.
Sharp has been making the screens since January and appears to be working with Nintendo. If the screens they have prototyped are use, expect a slightly bigger screen for your 3DS
Quote from: pumpy_heart on June 03, 2010, 05:14:39 PMThat's probably how it will work, the screen thing.
Sharp has been making the screens since January and appears to be working with Nintendo. If the screens they have prototyped are use, expect a slightly bigger screen for your 3DS
Bigger than the DSi XL?
I don't have that, I have enough DSes to satisfy a person. Won't stop me from getting the 3DS if it's cool, though.
Not that big, hopefully. Wider and a little taller than the DSlite.
So...
Who's planning to buy this?
I can't wait to get it, aswell as many other games... I hope Animal Crossing 3DS is a day one release...
I'm definitely buying it, along with Kid Icarus.
Quote from: Sir Awesomesauce on April 29, 2010, 01:04:36 AMSo it's just going to be a DSi with an accelerometer? Will there be any hardware/graphics updates?
The 3DS is meant to have the Graphics of a gamecube
Quote from: metroid/bkfan on June 25, 2010, 11:59:57 PMThe 3DS is meant to have the Graphics of a gamecube
I thought the graphics were in between the GameCube and Wii.
Haha... Luigi's Mansion 3DS... crossing my fingers...
And I can only hope Mario Kart 3DS is released on the same day as the system. Animal Crossing is also fun.
Quote from: Taser9090 on June 26, 2010, 05:34:09 AMI thought the graphics were in between the GameCube and Wii.
I know that it's just as powerful as the Wii.
Personally, I think that the DS is too small for 3D, it would not look very good. Because 3D on a small screen is not too appealing.
Quote from: TheLegend on June 26, 2010, 11:57:08 AMPersonally, I think that the DS is too small for 3D, it would not look very good. Because 3D on a small screen is not too appealing.
Great, then don't get the 3DS.
Quote from: Taser9090 on June 26, 2010, 05:34:09 AMI thought the graphics were in between the GameCube and Wii.
If this were true they would put gamecube games on it or possibly wii games but so far
they're only putting on N64 games.
Quote from: metroid/bkfan on June 26, 2010, 04:01:30 PMIf this were true they would put gamecube games on it or possibly wii games but so far
they're only putting on the best N64 games.
*Fixed. And it's true, according to Mario (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Va8Sh4Agr58).
You can't say he's wrong.
I'm gonna get one, you can take pics in 3d
^^ yeah sorry your right, but they didn't put banjo kazooie in it ( and i know about rare going to microsoft crap) so its not ALL of them
I read about the GPU used in it. Yeah, it'd definitely up there with Gamecube in terms of power. However, Gamecube games took up a lot of space (1.2GB discs), so I doubt they'll be remaking/porting Gamecube games. I could definitely see a Super Smash Bros, though.
Well, the Nintendo 64 wasn't all that powerful. For example, Super Mario 64 and it's remake on the DS ;P So, yeah the 3DS is just as powerful as Gamecube, maybe even the Wii. You can't underestimate power with size ;)
I'm still waiting for the processing chip size to be released. Then we can get some real comparisons on.
It obviously has to be large enough to send images to two screens at a time, but that may not take too much.
There was this joke about pirating games, where it went something like:
"Pirates have one eye. The Nintendo 3DS requires 2 eyes to work properly."
Quote from: universe-X on June 30, 2010, 05:38:40 PMWell, the Nintendo 64 wasn't all that powerful. For example, Super Mario 64 and it's remake on the DS ;P So, yeah the 3DS is just as powerful as Gamecube, maybe even the Wii. You can't underestimate power with size ;)
Even the iPhone 3GS is more powerful than the wii.
Oh, Kid Icarus...
Wow.
Amazing.
Awesome.
Gamespot trailer.
Yay.
^^ Like that right there.
I just remembered Animal Crossing is coming. Yes.
Animal Crossing, OoT, Mario Kart, Kid Icarus...
The 3DS sounds worth getting. :P
Quote from: SlowPokemon on July 19, 2010, 09:44:30 AMAnimal Crossing, OoT, Mario Kart, Kid Icarus...
The 3DS sounds worth getting. :P
Don't forget MGS, Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, Starfox 64... I definitely am buying one. :D
Wow, didn't see Kingdom Hearts now... I can only hope that Pokemon gen VI will be on the 3DS... Black and White aren't going to be. :P
We can still play them on it though! :D
Since there are going to be some special features if you play Black and White on the 3DS, I guess it's worth buying.
Quote from: Roz~ on July 19, 2010, 10:39:06 AMSince there are going to be some special features if you play Black and White on the 3DS, I guess it's worth buying.
If you play it on a 3DS or a DSi, you can video chat with friends.
I know. That's why I said it's worth buying, 'cause I don't have a DSi.
I do... I'm not buying a DSi XL now that the 3DS is coming out. I just hope it's not ridiculously expensive.
I've read on a 3DS blog that the price would be something around 200-220$, depending on what components Nintendo decides to use.
x(
Urk...
I'm going to start saving some pennies...
Again, those where only mere speculations. They might be right, but I guess we'll see when they'll release it.
I'm so happy!
I don't know how I missed this, but apparently the next Professor Layton game is coming out in September.
:P
If I'm right.
But that also means it won't be released for the 3DS. -_-'
Ahh. I've never owned a handheld. This just might be my first. ^_^
Quote from: Maretocks on July 21, 2010, 01:11:59 AMAhh. I've never owned a handheld. This just might be my first. ^_^
*vomits*
The GameBoy Advance (SP especially), in my VERY humble opinion, was one of the best handhelds EVER.
Way better graphics than GB or GBC. Way better color scheme. Your Pokemon looked like their nongame art (seriously, look at a picture of Golbat's sprite from R/B).
It's not really the BEST, but it was a major step up from the GB.
DS is so advanced it almost doesn't qualify as a handheld, excepting its size. xP
lol, DS, advanced
They had just better not fuck up the 3DS. They should be giving pricing and release dates at TGS around the end of this month.
I found that extremely weird that they gave a release date for when they'll announce the release date.
Everything does that all the time.
Indeed...
I really hope it's not ridiculously overpriced. I don't care how cool it is, we've pretty much seen it four times now. :P
Quote from: SlowPokemon on September 02, 2010, 04:25:53 AMIndeed...
I really hope it's not ridiculously overpriced. I don't care how cool it is, we've pretty much seen it four times now. :P
It'll be more expensive, I doubt it will be "overpriced"
I think it'll be around 200$, kinda like the DSi when it came out.
I think it'll be more, but I think it will be worth it.
It may not be that more. Nintendo never sells its console at a high price... I think it'll be maximum 220$. And I also think it'll be worth it.
A japanese product designer announced via his twitter that he would be releasing his products (chargers, screen protectors) alongside the 3DS on November 20th.
The account posted a tweet correcting the previous statement, leaving out the date.
Now the account has been deleted.
Paper Mario 3DS is supposed to come out in November.
Gamestop's computers (not the site) is reported to have listed the 3DS and 6 launch games being able to ship on November 22nd. Since November 20th is a Saturday, the following Monday is when it could ship. That's November 22nd.
When Nintendo announced the Wii price and release date, it was in September. Two months before it's November release.
We'll know for certain in a few weeks (Nintendo said they'll announce a release date and price on September 29th), but these rumors seem to be running in the same direction.
November sounds good. I'm pretty sure they'll release it before Christmas because they know it's going to sell well around that time. I hope they won't release only a single color for it at first, I want my orange 3DS!
November is actually earlier than I would've expected, but catering to the holiday rush would make sense. I just hope I have enough money to buy it by that point. Paper Mario is a must and the new Kid Icarus looks awesome.
November is probably the best time... Holiday Sales... especially before Black Friday here in the US (which is surprising, because things are usually released in Japan first)
Hold on--this is the English release? I thought it was the Japanese! :o
And @DrP--SMG2 was released a few days earlier in the US.
But yeah, it's usually Japan first.
Well... I forget what, but something came out in the US earlier
Seriously? This is week old news. You guys are pretty bad at being fanboys. Though fanboys are dumb like that, so I guess you're doing just fine?
Release date in Japan: February 26th for 25000Â¥ which is about $300.
US and Europe will release in March.
Lol, paying more for a handheld than for a console.
Nice try Nintendo, but I'm waiting for price drops and the Lite model.
Back to details:
Has a VC with GB(C), GBA, and "Classic" titles in 3D (?)
Games shown: Super Mario Land, Link's Adventure DX
It has this "tagging" or something feature, where games will save bits of data to the device and communicate over wifi whenever you're connected, even if you aren't playing the game. And will connect with other devices.
Yep, sure is expensive for a handheld. I guess I'll see how much it cost at launch and then I'll decided whether I buy it or not. I'll probably do the same as you though, wait until the price drops before buying it.
Things in Japan are usually much more expensive then here... like Pokémon BW is being sold for around 50 dollars, while it'll be 30 dollars here!
The DSi XL was 300 dollars in Japan, here it was 250 (correct me if im wrong)... so we shall see the American release price!
Hmm here those games will be around 40-45$ depending on where you buy it, so I guess we'll see.
The DSi XL was $189.99
And Black and White will be about $34.99
It's clearly too expensive, and the lowest the US price would be is $250, which is still too expensive.
Just wait for the sales 2011 holiday season or for the next model + price drop.
No way I'm waiting an extra nine months to play Legend of Zelda 3D, Animal Crossing 3D, or Mario Kart 3D.
I'll get ripped off, thank you very much. :P
Wow, I'm an idiot. :(
$250 too expensive? $35 for a DS Game? Man you're lucky. Here, pretty much all DS games are like AU$70 on release. And when you take into account the exchange rate, we're being taken for a massive ride.
I'm hoping the 3DS doesn't cost more than the Wii as you said, seeing as the Wii was $400 on release and still sells for around just under $300. People are going to go broke buying the 3DS. But oh, they're already in the ditch from the last lot of consoles :P
I think I'll just end up leeching off someone else's when they're bored with it.
Quote from: SlowPokemon on September 29, 2010, 04:32:08 PMNo way I'm waiting an extra nine months to play Legend of Zelda 3D, Animal Crossing 3D, or Mario Kart 3D.
We have to wait like nine months after you anyway because Australians are just that far backward lol
I'm just going to start saving now. The amount of functionality and software coming out is really above and beyond any other release of late. I will agree that $250 is a lot, but I'm positive that it will be more than worth it down the road. I can't wait for my Paper Mario and Mario Kart and Ocarina of Time (which I still haven't finished on the 64).
Deku, it sucks about Australia's game policy. I've heard stories all across the internet of overpriced, censored, or just plain banned games down there. Maybe you can just import, but that might cost too much as well. Hopefully they can get things fixed eventually. Anyway, good luck.
Deku: well it just sucks to be Australian then with your monopoly money and conservative asshats blocking games.
HEY! Aussie money is COOL... its plastic and colorful. We probably have the blandest money in the world...
And it isn't the "conservative asshats" blocking the games... its the dumb NOJ/NOA people who are extremely lazy to convert the NTSC NA games into the PAL Oceania games... Europe is the same way.
EDIT: For all you Aussies out there... KIWIS FUCKING SUCK!
lolwat
You have no idea what I'm talking about. You are silly. I'm assuming this is because you're a fanboy and have never heard of or played any non-Nintendo games?
I'm not 100% sure about what Kefka meant by monopoly money, but he's certainly correct about the "conservative asshats" who are behind games being refused classification.
I like Australian Money!! (although i don't get why the $2 coin is smaller than the 1$ coin)
Australian Game policy is pretty bad though, i have to admit. Most of the time for limited editions of games we don't get all the stuff the Americans do!
if 3DS is around $300 U.S. - That's probably around $450 Australian Money!!!!!!!!!!! I'm probably not getting it.
I was being sarcastic as the value of the Australian dollar is rather low.
Quote from: KefkaticFanatic on September 29, 2010, 10:22:23 PMI'm assuming this is because you're a fanboy and have never heard of or played any non-Nintendo games?
What's wrong with Nintendo? They have the best games ever, far better than any Sony or Microsoft game I've ever played. Just because you hate Super Mario Galaxy and the rest doesn't mean the remainder of us do.
I've played non-nintendo games
Crash Bandicoot, Gran Turismo, Spyro, MediEvil, Resident Evil and a bunch of other PS1/PS2 games I didn't bring with me... Oh, I've played some non-nintendo James Bond games.
I side with Nintendo from a business standpoint
You see, Sony and Microsoft (and now Apple in a way) have their feet in other doors: the computer, the home entertainment, the portable music player and the server industries (just to name a few)... Nintendo only produces video games and vg systems... that's where ALL their profit comes from... then you see their profit being cannibalized by Apple and their LOUSY GAME CENTER APP... (Apple is just a company that just wants to make money... and the SEC still hasn't really uncovered anything, but they sell their products for over 10% PROFIT (not revenue), unlike what the SEC calls "not ripping off the consumers" with 5-9% profit... Amazon sells things for less, because they make a .5-3% profit because they buy in bulk (therefore cheaper)...
Anyways, Nintendo has much more to lose than Sony or Microsoft if Apple begins to steal away customers from the Big Three, though Microsoft caters to teens and young adults, as well as Sony (who launched a marketing campaign to market to Nintendo's audience, the family)... anyways that was my two cents
Also there was an article in this morning's WSJ about Nintendo and their prices of systems over the years... it was pretty cool (and they touched on the cannibalization problem, too)... Oh, and the Canadian Dollar is almost 1:1 with the US dollar... uh oh!
Actually, Nintendo is more about making money as well. xD
But I think its games are more fun.
Yeah, I've stuck with Nintendo all my life. I wouldn't mind having a 360, but honestly, you can't get another experience anything like what Nintendo puts out. There's a reason they have so many beloved franchises, and it's not just because they've been around the longest, just look at SEGA. The fact that a game like Smash Bros can exist also shows Nintendo's depth. No other company can claim to have that kind of versatility to draw on.
The fact that they continue to release great first-party titles year after year is a testament to how great they are at their job. The reason they can make so much money is because they make products worth buying.
But if you're looking for third-party software, you should probably look elsewhere. But, it looks like the 3DS could change that trend. It's got some of the best launch support I've ever seen. That WSJ article did show a reduced profits forecast, so hopefully the strong support behind the 3DS will bring them back up out of their slump. I'll also do my part by buying Kirby and Donkey Kong this fall.
Quote from: SlowPokemon on September 30, 2010, 08:53:58 AMWhat's wrong with Nintendo? They have the best games ever, far better than any Sony or Microsoft game I've ever played. Just because you hate Super Mario Galaxy and the rest doesn't mean the remainder of us do.
inb4 someone says something about you being a stupid little fanboy who has nothing else better to do than to praise Nintendo for the shit games they make 60% of the time.
Oh wait. I just did.
Quote from: SlowPokemon on September 30, 2010, 10:34:00 AMActually, Nintendo is more about making money as well. xD
But I think its games are more fun.
Every huge corporation is about making money... but what do you do to explain to shareholders and consumers when your profit margins are over 15%... making profit is a good thing, and they make money because they sell a lot, and that does add up to larger profit, but Nintendo is still producing more. Nintendo was actually losing money on the Wii when it first came out and Demand was at an all time high for the system. I remember when the original DS came out and there wasn't as much hype as there was with the Wii. Anyways, Nintendo makes about 82% of their profits from the games themselves, and the rest comes from royalties and some profitable game systems (like the original DSi). Nintendo is reducing their profit margins because of the cannibalization issues, and hopefully all this built up hype won't lead to a failed product (kinda like the iPad in some instances... Apple had so much room to make it better... which leads me to my next "rant")
Apple released frivolous items (like the iPod Touch for the Elderly... AKA iPad) that really was made to 1)Direct media attention to them 2) make a product that people don't necessarily need... you would be better off buying a mac or you could get a decent BRAND NEW Dell Laptop/Desktop for what you shell out for one. Apple does make a lump-sum from the iPad, yet the majority of their profit comes from AT&T contracts attached to iPhones as well as Mac computers (which make 9-14% profit, depending on what type of mac it is)....
Anyways, heading back to the 3DS, Nintendo fell into a small slump between major game system releases... Luckily for Nintendo, with the record Pokémon release and some great titles to come before the Holiday Season (and some even after), they will be able to hold out nicely until the 3DS comes out in the Spring!
I think that's it.
There are horrendous amounts of stupid in this thread that make me want to take a brick to my monitor.
I'm saying that you're so terribly uninformed that you don't know about the deal with Australia having a hard time getting 18+ games in the country as the highest rating they have is 15+ or so.
Fucking morons.
Give us a break, KF, we can't all be as intelligent as you.
An ad in the newspaper this morning said the 3DS will be $300 released in February.
Can you please just attempt to read other posts?
It will be released in Japan in February for a price equal to around $300. This doesn't necessarily mean that it will be released in the US for that price, as they have priced things lower in the US before. Also, the US release is in March.
Slow: It's not that fucking hard. If you actually read things and pay attention, you would know exactly what is going on and not ramble about bullshit.
Sorry Kefka, I read everything, though I just wanted to inform you that THIS morning the newspaper said exactly that, about the US, so no offense an any way whatsoever but I figured I would just express my observations.
Yes, but the problem here is that whatever paper you are reading is quite misinformed, unless Nintendo decided to be wrong in their press event and not tell anyone except some obscure newspaper and for that news to not reach any major game news blogs or outlets.
You're probably right, I live in a small town. Every bit of input can help though, just trying to help.
If you wanted to try and give new info, at least link to the source instead of being all "hey this paper says its gonna be here now at this price"
I just support business practices!!! That's why I ramble on (great zeppelin song!)
They could be the same release date (unless that's been disproven)
ok Kefka, Ill go to Starbucks tomorrow pick up the same paper, either scan in the page itself, or link you to the source of the paper's site and the article.
Happy yet???
...it doesn't have an online version?
Wow, it must suck to live where you do.
drp: Nintendo specifically said it was going to be released in March on a currently unannounced date for an unspecified price for the US and Europe.
You're kidding right? I just said in that post i could give you the site, although there was a slew of newspaper at the shop, so I'd have to go check. (forgot which one)
And no, I love this place, I have 6 mountains to snowboard at within 10 miles of my house. I love it!
k. Well why didn't you just link it right then and there >.>
I blame this terribly boring text I have to read.
Because, I also said that there were a slew of different newspapers at the Starbucks, I don't remember which one it was, I told you I'd go back and check tomorrow when I get my morning Frappuccino
Don't bother though, as they obviously misreported something or you misread it.
.
As you wish.
Quote from: winterkid09 on September 30, 2010, 08:59:51 PMBecause, I also said that there were a slew of different newspapers at the Starbucks, I don't remember which one it was, I told you I'd go back and check tomorrow when I get my morning Frappuccino
That must get pretty espensive for a frappuccino...
I get passion iced tea and im set with free refills for the day... today I NEEDED coffee, so... I got my non-holiday season hot drink: a Venti Non-Fat Peppermint Mocha with Whipped Cream (the whipped cream adds a think layer to prevent spillage if driving in a car... i hate to use those green things unless im running or something)
oo picky.. nah, tasteful. I just love vanilla bean fraps.... its only 2 dollars though, not too bad :)
Quote from: winterkid09 on September 30, 2010, 09:49:31 PMoo picky.. nah, tasteful. I just love vanilla bean fraps.... its only 2 dollars though, not too bad :)
I went on a huge weight loss thing (hence the non-fat milk)... im sooooo screwed... sooo much fried food today.... and then were going to late night at this place called Vigi's Cafe (which is open to midnight... they have the shittiest food on campus, so we call it the Vage)
But before I changed my iced tea order back to Venti Passion Tea with 1 pump Raspberry, it was a Venti Passion Iced Tea with half ice, 1/2 pump Raspberry, 1/2 pump vanilla and 1/2 pump Dark Cherry... which was condensed to 1/2 NIK on the syrup box on the drink!!!!
I really want to make a starbucks thing... because this isn't relevent to the 3DS at all!!!
DONE. lol go check it out!
So I also read that the 3DS has 2 cameras on the front to take 3d pictures. simulating human vision, sweet.
Actually it has three... dont forget the one on the inside!!!
My iPod and my cellphone have two cameras each!!! haha
Quote from: drpamplemousse on September 30, 2010, 10:00:00 PMActually it has three... dont forget the one on the inside!!!
My iPod and my cellphone have two cameras each!!! haha
Quote from: winterkid09 on September 30, 2010, 09:59:14 PMSo I also read that the 3DS has 2 cameras on the front to take 3d pictures. simulating human vision, sweet.
Lol, thanks for the clarification, but yeah, that idea's pretty enticing :p
eh... i don't care... its been a long school week... yay for no class tomorrow! Thank you California for being bankrupt and limiting classes to be 4 hours tomorrow (but my teacher is giving us the day off from class... and it is only an hour long for fridays
(https://www.ninsheetmusic.org/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi756.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fxx209%2Fnkontrimas%2FScreenshots%2FSchedule.jpg&hash=0ffad0178f56a63e413d2ea481038358390a5cf7)
I KNOW this doesn't belong here, but meh...
Late night food!!!
Let's see what the 3DS brings for when you scan the photo!
Quote from: Dude on September 30, 2010, 12:05:55 PMinb4 someone says something about you being a stupid little fanboy who has nothing else better to do than to praise Nintendo for the shit games they make 60% of the time.
Oh wait. I just did.
Also, I can't understand why you're like that to me. Please explain. :|
I was in a pissy mood. Sorry.
although somewhat true... :3
A ton of flame wars while I was gone...
If you look at the prices comparing them to other consoles, this makes the 3DS a bit cheaper than the 360 Slim and PS3 slim, while a bit more than the wii is selling. Why?
Nintendo blames us. Saturo Iwata says the reason for the high price is due to our excitement for the console. Meaning, Nintendo wants more money. But how could you blame them? Look at how cheap the Wii was at launch and how much they lost profit wise. They are merely trying to make a marginal profit this time around. And I don't mind shelling out the cash to play the new games, as well as the remakes.
Oh yeah. Also buying to watch movies in 3D in my house. Cheapest 3D option out there. Good price, good graphics, good games. Good console.
Stop being a fanboy.
Stop flaming?
I find this new innovation better than the newest innovations from Sony and Microsoft. It has nothing to do with being a fanboy. I like the hardware.
Yeah. Totally not at all sounding like a fanboy.
Just lay off it for a while, Kefka.
Seriously. He could at least acknowledge one of the obvious flaws.
Alot of things have obvious flaws, All I hope is that if i buy it, my R-L buttons will not break :)
Have you tried blowing them?
Seriously. It works. Cause the triggers build up dust and you blow it out. But don't do it where anyone can see you :P
Hmm. i probably should've done that years ago when it started... damn
My L and R buttons always break, rofl.
Thanks KF, I have to try that.
That never happened to me. Is it all on the GameBoy and DS systems, where this problem occurs?
It only happens on my DSes
HAppened to both my SP's too
never happened to me! 8)
I don't know about you guys, but I would have prefered a new console instead of 3DS. This console should include:
*Full High Defenition
*Better controllers (something better than playstations' move)
*Option for wired internet connection
*Ability to play Wii games (and possibly gamecube games too)
*Fun games (not fps) that have the graphics of a Sony/Microsoft fps instead of crap like wii sports resort.
All of this would allow our favourite games - first party and third - to be playable in full hd, and then we could say
that nintendo's consoles at least rivals Microsoft and Sony consoles - and have better games (like a SSB 4 :D).
Sorry to tell you this nintendo, but we don't really care about 3D (except for fanboys). What we want is better graphics and gameplay.
If you manage to put 3D on TOP of that, then it would be acceptable.
And I would call this console Nintendo Puu.
My DS had its shoulder buttons screw up too. Also one of the hinges is broken, but since it's one of the original models I just attribute it to age and probably dropping it too many times.
About a new console: I remember Nintendo saying that they wanted a three-pillar model of business, the home console and two portables (GBA and DS). Since the Game Boy is certainly irrelevant by now, Nintendo has to rely on only two of their platforms now. They need to release new versions of both of them and it's not the Wii's time yet. Honestly, the DS was getting old and I don't play mine anymore. It is time for a new handheld from Nintendo. I don't care much about 3D either, but they did seriously bump up the graphics on it. Some of those trailers are seriously impressive and I am pretty excited about all the new stuff coming out.
The home console (Wii right now) is still going pretty strong. With Donkey Kong and Kirby and many more on the horizon, it's still got some legs left in it. Maybe next E3 we'll hear something about a new console, but I was thinking that for this year and was disappointed. It seems the game industry is finally breaking out of the 5-year lifecycle for consoles. There is absolutely no way Nintendo isn't working on a successor, it's just that it's not the right time to retire the Wii yet.
I don't care about High Definition graphics, but better controllers are a must, and I thought the Wii already had an option for a wired connection? As far as gameplay goes, that's been Nintendo's priority over graphics for quite a while now. So far their business model seems to be working as I haven't seen an "It prints money!" GIF for Sony or Microsoft yet, and those two seem to be copying Nintendo's motion control pretty much exactly because they know that Nintendo is making the most money right now. And to single out a game like Wii Sports Resort as an example of crap ignores the games on it that are good like Mario Galaxy. Granted there aren't that many, but if you're willing to look there really are a lot of good games. And Wii Sports Resort isn't exactly crap either. It is fun as hell. I don't care if it's a "casual" game, if I'm enjoying myself then it doesn't matter about the aesthetic or stigma with it. If it's a fun game, then it's a good game. Nintendo is worried about more important things than shiny HD graphics and that's why they're the most successful game company and the trendsetters for the motion control gameplay.
Phew! That was a long post!
No, Nintendo needs to have HD. It's just pathetic that they still don't now. The graphics capabilities of the Wii are just embarrassing.
Quote"As for the battery, it is inevitable that Nintendo 3DS will be a device which requires more frequent recharging than Nintendo DS" Iwata said during a recent Q&A session with investors. "This is why we are going to include the cradle, which is a dedicated battery charger. Perhaps we may need to dispatch to our consumers a message, something like, 'Please place your Nintendo 3DS on the cradle as soon as you return home with it'."
thaaaat doesn't sound good.
^^ Sounds kinda like my cellphone! holds a charge for a max of 10 hours if im doing stuff on it... otherwise I think it can last 2 days on standby.
Whatever Nintendo's next new television console should be has to be amazing... or well, I might make the switch like I did from PC to Mac (even though I still use windows most of the time)
So what you're saying is, you'll buy it for the gimmick, play it for a while, and then not really use it ever.
Sounds exactly like the Wii.
:|
Nintendo does need a HD console. When playing Wii games like Super Smash Bros. Brawl on the big screen, it looks like a low quality youtube video. It should be perfect.
I was playing Metroid Prime trilogy on my plasma TV, and as good as they are graphics wise, they lacked something because they weren't HD 1080p. I forgot this as well with my last post.
*Better graphics engine - enjoy our games with the best graphics possible.
@Sekter77 I wasn't saying that there weren't any good games on wii. I was merely saying that there should be MORE good Wii games and less of the crap like wii sports resort.
At least 2/3 of wii games are completely useless. Nintendo should have it the other way around.
Not only that, with the weak graphics it can't even handle some games like Dead Rising. Which is why they had to ridiculously gimp the Wii version.
And just imagine trying to run Oblivion on it. Stutter would be worse than on a 5 year old PC.
Quote from: metroid/bkfan on October 08, 2010, 01:15:11 PMAt least 2/3 of wii games are completely useless. Nintendo should have it the other way around.
More like 95%.
The only real good ones are Brawl (which few people even play anymore), and the Super Mario Galaxies. :P There are others, of course, but most of it is crap.
Quote from: KefkaticFanatic on October 08, 2010, 02:59:44 PMNot only that, with the weak graphics it can't even handle some games like Dead Rising. Which is why they had to ridiculously gimp the Wii version.
And just imagine trying to run Oblivion on it. Stutter would be worse than on a 5 year old PC.
That's depressingly accurate.
Well, adding to that, you have Twilight Princess and Mario Kart
Yeah, I thought of those two and added the "there are others" part. There are plenty more. Like Battle Revolution, since Nintendo DS Wi-fi is fairly screwy. The Wii's is pretty bad too, but it's good by comparison.
Quote from: SlowPokemon on October 08, 2010, 05:41:20 PMYeah, I thought of those two and added the "there are others" part. There are plenty more. Like Battle Revolution, since Nintendo DS Wi-fi is fairly screwy. The Wii's is pretty bad too, but it's good by comparison.
Err, no, the DS's wifi's not screwy. The only (major) problem it has is the WEP/WPA thing.
Yep, so all I can do on my DSi is go on the internet. But why would I use my DS when I have a working computer? :-|
I don't know why but I really couldn't care less about HD graphics. I play my Wii on my big screen and never even notice that the graphics are bad. Should the next console have HD, absolutely. However, it does not need to have HD graphics. If it doesn't, everyone else will be upset, but I really won't. The fact that Dead Rising had to be gimped does suck, but honestly it probably wouldn't have sold well even with the full version. Most people who have a Wii don't have it to play games like Dead Rising. I just want to say that graphics aren't absolutely necessary or the only mark of a good game. Having hundreds of zombies is cool, but a game can't stand on that fact alone. Dead Rising was good because it used its graphics well to make a claustrophobic environment. But developers can use even weak graphics to their fullest potential to make good games. It's just a different constraint.
I don't even use Wi-Fi either. I'm too lazy and cheap to set up the wireless internet so that doesn't hold much weight with me. I'm really weird aren't I? I don't care about graphics or online, which leaves me in quite a superminority.
And to be honest, most games are crap. However, this is not Nintendo's fault. Note that they've given up on their "seal of quality" that used to be on all the game boxes. This is because there are simply too many games released by too many shoddy developers which means quality control would be absurdly troublesome. No one else has that kind of filter anyway. Almost every first party game has been great, but too many third party developers tried to make a quick buck off a slapdash attempt to force some waggle into a weak concept. This is what has turned off so many gamers to the Wii. Now that the craze has died down though, I think we can expect more quality coming up and Sony and Microsoft will have to fight through the wades of gimmicky games that will be thrown out on their new motion controllers. (Why do I talk so much?)
@ Slow ~> Just change your router's settings. If you can't well just too bad I guess.
I went back to replay Twilight Princess, and it makes me cringe how dated the graphics look. Especially since I play games older than it that look better.
They really should have stuck with cell shading. I'm glad they're going back to it with Skyward Sword.
I liked the TP's atmosphere. I'm glad they're going back to cell-shading but at least it's not as "cartoonish" as WW. Hopefully it still has a more "mature" feeling.
I actually liked the Graphics improvement from OoT in TP, but I agree with Roz, the cell shading is better than WW, giving it a more mature look, though we wont know HOW mature until we see it more in depth.
I dunno KF. Twilight Princess may have pixelated graphics, but technically it was a Gamecube game. The graphics were good for the GC, but pretty meediocre for the Wii. And even though it's not the prettiest, it still had a great art design and did what it could with what it had. And I can't think of any other game on the Gamecube that surpassed its graphics except for maybe Super Smash Bros Melee. Of course games on other consles would look better, but not all of them played better. And again, bad graphics don't hamper my enjoyment of a good game. Just because the graphics on the N64 sucked doesn't mean that the games are any less fun now that we know what they could have looked like.
Skyward Sword's art is an excellent compromise between the WW and TP. As long as the Motion Plus works, it should be pretty good. The thing is that cel shading doesn't fit with every Zelda game. If TP or OoT had cel shading, the story just wouldn't have meshed well with the artistic atmosphere. I really think this new Zelda is trying to please everyone by combining the best of both the realistic styles and the cel shaded styles.
idgaf about 'mature', I just want it to be a fun Zelda game. Wind Waker was a fun Zelda game.
Quote from: Sekter77 on October 08, 2010, 09:13:32 PM. And I can't think of any other game on the Gamecube that surpassed its graphics except for maybe Super Smash Bros Melee. Of course games on other consles would look better, but not all of them played better.
Metroid Prime, much? Probably had the best graphics for GCN. And Metroid Prime 3 probably has the best graphics for Wii.
Also, I think twilight princess had the right graphics for the atmosphere of the game. I think they are the best graphics for a zelda game. And how the "Nintendo dude" (can't remember his name :P) said he wanted the game to look like a painting, unfortunately, this cannot be fully achieved with the graphics capabilities of the Wii, and will possibly turn out to look like unfinished job.I like the textures, but the way they are animated make it look blockish (look at the trees for an example.)
(https://www.ninsheetmusic.org/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hookedgamers.com%2Fimages%2F1822%2Fthe_legend_of_zelda_skyward_sword%2Fscreenshot_wii_the_legend_of_zelda_skyward_sword007.jpg&hash=51ee7f2103f107149f4c64a00df686b7a6fb6d7a)
(https://www.ninsheetmusic.org/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fui12.gamespot.com%2F2475%2Flink_2.jpg&hash=fbfb2bcbb8f3202c314798d635312d635b348e5d)
Personally, I thought the graphics on Super Mario Sunshine were pretty great. :P
(https://www.ninsheetmusic.org/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwiiconsumer.files.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F08%2Fsuper-mario-sunshine.jpg&hash=2158e44068c8bd2bcabbad88dc42ffc3b241fcd7)
Maybe a little rough in that shot... But the graphics in that game are not bad.
Luigi's Mansion, too, is pretty good... :P
(https://www.ninsheetmusic.org/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.videogamecritic.net%2Fimages%2Fgc%2Fluigi%2527s_mansion.jpg&hash=ed311cd23550450399f0956c686ef886e57f7809)
Or am I completely out of left field here?
Quote from: KefkaticFanatic on October 09, 2010, 03:27:49 AMidgaf about 'mature', I just want it to be a fun Zelda game. Wind Waker was a fun Zelda game.
WW was bleh.
Wow, I can't believe I forgot all these games! Yep, they do look really good, although I think the Mario Sunshine one looks worse because it's from an early build of the game. The life meter and Delfino Plaza both look different from the actual game. But I think Luigi's Mansion deserves special notice because it had really great graphics, and it was a launch title!
Don't forget metroid prime.
(https://www.ninsheetmusic.org/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimage.com.com%2Fgamespot%2Fimages%2F2009%2F242%2F960329_20090831_screen001.jpg&hash=0dafb2155213d45cffa102025aeb0a64a0f43f40)
wind waker was okay from what I remember... except that fetch quest at the end...
@Skyward Sword pic: Holy babbyface batman
If only this was a console wars thread haha.
Gamecube looked pretty great for it's time. Wii doesn't, but it wasn't meant to be that way. It's doing what Nintendo wants.
I'd love to hear an "obvious flaw" about the 3DS. I think it's going to be pretty grand. Will do way better than any handheld thus far.
I just hope they release Pokemon Silver for the VC. Nintendo would be a fool not to, because all of the stupid batteries are worn out. :| A plethora of people would download it.
I wouldn't unless I fucked up my gold cartridge replacing the battery.
My Silver won't hold a save file for more than ten minutes, I'd definitely download. :(
I bought batteries and changed it. It feels like it's brand new :D
Quote from: pumpy_heart on October 11, 2010, 12:24:34 PMI'd love to hear an "obvious flaw" about the 3DS. I think it's going to be pretty grand. Will do way better than any handheld thus far.
Okay.
According to people that have used it, if you don't hold it properly, it totally burns your eyes.
The price is silly
It's still using Nintendo's horribly outdated online service
Seriously. Stop being a fanboy. Don't just be all HERPADERP IT'S NINTENDO AND THEREFORE WILL BE AMAZING.
Wait until the fucking thing launches. And if they managed to have a very large window in which 3D works, have enough awesome games to be worth the price, potentially have made the online not
complete shit, then you can say it's the best thing ever.
But don't you come in here saying that there's no possible way it's not going to be "way better than any handheld so far". That's fucking moronic.
Even I, who until a week ago thought I was the biggest Nintendo fanboy here, am not quite to that level... not that I'm calling you stupid, Pumpy. But one must have one's doubts... :P
If you turn off the 3D effect, it is hands down the best handheld machine thus far. So even if the 3D effect does not work properly for all (the mass public says it does and will), it still beats anything else out there. We're talking about the machine. Look at how well the DS succeeds with the tons of crap games, bad online service, and bad graphics for both the release time and now. The hardware still sells itself. Those possible flaws of the 3DS have nothing to do with the hardware.
Cursing never helps an argument. Nor does flaming.
You really are a fanboy.
I am defending the hardware. I'd do the same for anything else this impressive.
lol ok then
Now that iPod Touch is an actual contender in the handheld console genre, I'm interested to see how much the 3DS will effect Apple's sales of said device. i've had 2 iPod touches (the first of which broke almost straight out of the box >:(), and 3 DS systems (of which even the big clunky classic one still works), and where they both have their strong points, unless Apple completely redesigns the Touch, I doubt it will last as a real competitor.
It's never going to happen (the redesign). Apple is going to keep making things smaller and thinner and appealing to the "app" world of things... yes, people are playing games there but I don't see Apple really tackling Nintendo unless they release a game system running iOS and competing with Nintendo (and luckily for me, I only buy First Party Games from Nintendo). We shall see in the coming years!
very true, very true.
People want their iTouch games to be short, sweet, extremely addicting, and the ability to be competitive with friends(high scores and such). Not some huge game with an epic storyline that takes up half of their memory. So its in a completely different market when comparing to the DS.
Exactly. The only reason the iTouch has a large "gaming" population is because they count essentially every iTouch sold. Mobile games are completely different from portable games seen on the DS or PSP.
Quote from: SuperFireKirby on November 16, 2010, 05:59:08 PMPeople want their iTouch games to be short, sweet, extremely addicting, and the ability to be competitive with friends(high scores and such). Not some huge game with an epic storyline that takes up half of their memory. So its in a completely different market when comparing to the DS.
I can't agree with you more. People want stuff like Farmville and Angry Birds... something you might find on addictinggames.com (if that still exists)... It's like comparing a photo and a painting, they are both visual media but one takes hours or even days to complete, and the other takes 1 second.
Now, what if Apple signs a contract to start making games for a game system they build that aren't like Cut the Rope, then Nintendo could be in a world of hurt. Apple is out to get Microsoft, and if anything gets in the way, they get taken down... Sony's game division and Nintendo may suffer huge losses if this happens. It is somewhat unlikely, however
Apple doesn't make games....
Yet. Who knows if they'll try overthrowing the video game masters. i Highly doubt it, but it is Apple...
Quote from: SuperFireKirby on November 17, 2010, 11:30:33 AMApple doesn't make games....
Just wait... and Apple has made a Chess game for Mac and a Texas Hold-em game for iOS devices... i think those are games by definition
I don't know how people make their handheld systems last so long :/ My DSi broke yesterday, Sam you remember that thing! if im using the ds and i put too much pressure on the bottons or casing itself, it freezed, also the sd card slot NEVER reads, and the R/L buttons havent worked since a month after I got it. my first boxy ds works fine besides the L button, and the SP is the only thing that is playable nowadays. it's 8 years ols I think, got it in 3rd grade.
Sadly, though I NEED to upgrade I'm scared this one will only last a week before exploding, considering the trend :(
My GBA lasted me 7 years, and then I headbutted the screen and broke it.
Original Fatboy. Got it the first day the DS launched. Still holding strong today.
Except for the occasional cartridge slot blow.
I still have the original DS from launch. Have to occasionally blow dust out of the L and R and the hinge is half broken, but it still functions. The touch screen is permanently miscalibrated however. Still usable with something like Pokemon, but not with any kind of drawing or small button presses whatsoever.
Every Nintendo device I have owned works perfectly: My GB Pocket, NES, N64, GBA, 2 GBCs, GBA SP, GBM, Original DS, DSi XL, GCN, Wii... I never had a SNES or a Virtual Boy (or a N64 DD for that matter)
F the DS I'm selling mine and getting GT5
so the 3ds will be using the same power cord as the dsi.... interesting....
Why's that so interesting? It just means that if u lose the power cord that you can rely on the DSi power cord.
Quote from: metroid/bkfan on January 18, 2011, 12:59:45 AMWhy's that so interesting? It just means that if u lose the power cord that you can rely on the DSi power cord.
exactly ;)
also, there's gonna be an in-game home menu that can be accessed to take notes.
It better not damage my eyes. :P
With the ability to play 3D movies, a GB virtual console, and a freaking Animal Crossing, this system is gonna rock.
It looks so sweet, I might even consider possibly, maybe getting one.
Quote from: SuperFireKirby on January 18, 2011, 03:12:47 PMIt looks so sweet, I might even consider possibly, maybe getting eight.
hmm... thats what i thought u said...
There are no launch titles worth buying an overpriced handheld for. Wait until the holidays.
Quote from: KefkaticFanatic on January 18, 2011, 05:14:36 PMThere are no launch titles worth buying an overpriced handheld for. Wait until the holidays.
i'll be gettin' one regardless of how shitty the launch titles are :J
I'm looking forward to the Kid Icarus title; It seems very interesting. :/
^the main reason I'm considering buying one. But I'll wait for at least a few more good titles to be revealed.
Quote from: Jub3r7 on January 18, 2011, 06:22:44 PMI'm looking forward to the Kid Icarus title; It seems very interesting. :/
Same; Kefka, go be you in your sad little practical world.
Plus I don't feel like waiting for the NEXT holiday season when we've pretty much been waiting a year already.
FINALLY! the official release date is march 27 for us residents of america, and itll be $250!
'Bout stinkin' time!!
I could have sworn it was already announced to be 300$.
well today nintendo announced that it will only be $249.99!
Quote from: Jub3r7 on January 18, 2011, 06:22:44 PMI'm looking forward to the Kid Icarus title; It seems very interesting. :/
It's not a goddamn launch title.
None of the games coming out from launch to
June are even remotely interesting. Disgusting.
And of course, they announce it to be priced higher than their own home console while not having any real games or store credit included.
Bleh.
Okay, apparently the MSRP value is 249$, but the actual price will be determined by retailers.
Comes in Aqua Blue and Cosmos Black so far. :P
click. (http://www.destructoid.com/the-nintendo-3ds-is-250-due-march-25th-uk-27th-us-192041.phtml)
Huh. Two thoughts:
A) Why is Europe suddenly more important! ;D
B) The launch titles really, REALLY suck.
They're not really that more important. Compare the US 3DS price with the European ones and you'll see we're pretty lucky.
Quote from: SlowPokemon on January 20, 2011, 04:19:46 AMB) The launch titles really, REALLY suck.
You people should try and listen to me more.
:|
Okay, I'll consent that 11 of the 12 announced games are crap, BUT RE: TM?? Seriously?? Ho~~~ow can anyone diss an Resident Evil game, ever??
I've never owned a portable console, but I really want to see how the 3d works ;) And what they are going to do with the zelda/pokemon games. They use to make up some creative stuff in those games. Mario is great too, but those games are somewhat predictable.
I've only cheated through OoT before, so I guess I get a good chance to play the whole game now
Quote from: fabbemannen on January 20, 2011, 08:53:17 AMI've only cheated through OoT before, so I guess I get a good chance to play the whole game now
BAN.
Quote from: KefkaticFanatic on January 20, 2011, 07:05:05 AMYou people should try and listen to me more.
yes i know all the launch titles suck, but that isnt going to stop me from owning one at midnight on tha 27! :P
i'll prolly end up gettn resident evil just to hold me over till a good game comes out...
I'm usually the one to get something right from launch (GoldenEye, Civ 5, PKMN HG, DSi XL, Wii, my cellphone, my iPod)... this may be the first that I won't buy in a long time...
The launch titles are atrocious. I'd maybe buy two, one being Legend of Zelda and maybe Kid Icarus, but that's highly unlikely.
I'll just wait for the holiday season for the price to drop to something a bit more reasonable. 3D is awesome, but I have more places where I need to put money in (perhaps food or other collegiate expenses) -- If I get a summer job/a massive financial aid refund, then maybe...
Quote from: drpamplemousse on January 20, 2011, 11:34:28 AMI'm usually the one to get something right from launch (GoldenEye, Civ 5, PKMN HG, DSi XL, Wii, my cellphone, my iPod)... this may be the first that I won't buy in a long time...
just curious, why the dsixl? it didnt do anything different and it probably had the shortest time as "the new ds console" of them all. atleast the ds lite had some minor things, like brighter screens and a power button u dont hit while pressing up on the d-pad...
I like my DSi Xl. I like the bigger screens, the soft reset, and the fact that I can use it as a portable music player.
Quote from: JubI'm looking forward to the Kid Icarus Launch Title...
Quote from: KefkaticFanatic on January 19, 2011, 07:17:39 PMIt's not a goddamn launch title.
Quote from: KefkaticFanatic on January 20, 2011, 07:05:05 AMYou people should try and listen to me more.
:|
Quote from: drpamplemousse on January 20, 2011, 11:34:28 AMThe launch titles are atrocious. I'd maybe buy two, one being Legend of Zelda and maybe Kid Icarus, but that's highly unlikely.
http://www.theredshell.com/nintendo/ds/list-of-nintendo-3ds-launch-titles-.php
"These are the first-party 3DS launch titles that Nintendo is showing at E3:
* Kid Icarus: Uprising, the long-awaited franchise follow-up to the NES classic.
* Mario Kart..."
http://www.gamespot.com/news/6280046.html
Unspecified 2011
Kid Icarus: Uprising--Nintendo
Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D - The Naked Sample--Konami
http://www.gamespot.com/news/6286117.html
launch titles for japan
TBA 2011
Myth Parutena Mirror Shin Akira (Kid Icarus: Uprising) - Nintendo
http://gamer.blorge.com/2010/10/02/nintendo-3ds-launch-titles-revealed/
"Other games confirmed but not yet dated include Kid Icarus: Uprising, Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D â€" The Naked Sample, Star Fox 64 3D, Paper Mario, Mario Kart, and two Resident Evil titles."
http://www.geek.com/articles/games/nintendo-3ds-launch-titles-for-north-america-20110120/
The good news is that the release list is looking relatively strong at the moment, with 30+ titles promised for the “launch window†(March 27 â€" the E3 Expo June). Not all of those will necessarily launch on day one though.
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Nintendo-Confirms-3DS-Launch-Titles-Including-Zelda-and-Street-Fighter-158963.shtml
"Later in 2011 the platform is also set to get Kid Icarus: Uprising from Nintendo and Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D - The Naked Sample from Konami"
I think it's safe to assume it's probably not a launch title.
Quote from: olimar12345 on January 20, 2011, 12:41:38 PMjust curious, why the dsixl? it didnt do anything different and it probably had the shortest time as "the new ds console" of them all. atleast the ds lite had some minor things, like brighter screens and a power button u dont hit while pressing up on the d-pad...
My original DS ran its course and died... the battery basically fried itself. It died around the time the DSi XL came out, and I had this amazon giftcard I had to use, so I thought "Get a DSi" and then changed it up to a DSi XL when I learned about its existence. I still have a working DS Lite, so I just kept that one, too. I do like the big screens in it. That was a plus.
Quote from: Shadoninja on January 20, 2011, 01:45:38 PMI like my DSi Xl. I like the bigger screens, the soft reset, and the fact that I can use it as a portable music player.
My DSi was my music player for almost a year.
Not to mention it's still my alarm, occasionally camera, and sometimes web browser.
I stopped bothering with setting alarms after I would set two on my alarm clock, 5 on my phone, and one on my DS and still not actually get up after I woke up to them. I \developed an impulse reaction where I jerk out of bed, turn off the alarms, and go back to sleep.
But for normal alarm use, the DS works rather well.
Quote from: KefkaticFanatic on January 20, 2011, 09:32:43 PMI stopped bothering with setting alarms after I would set two on my alarm clock, 5 on my phone, and one on my DS and still not actually get up after I woke up to them. I \developed an impulse reaction where I jerk out of bed, turn off the alarms, and go back to sleep.
But for normal alarm use, the DS works rather well.
I think I overslept one day because... I turned off the DS alarm in my sleep. :P
My DS has just been a game player... I have an iPod for music, an iPod Touch for more music, apps and alarm and my phone has an alarm and some music. I have a Rebel XTi for photos and my cell... so the DS really doesn't do much for me
gameconsoles are for gaming ;)
I stick with my phone for the rest :P
Did you look at any other cameras besides the XTi?
I've been considering getting a used XSi for a little while :o
I mean, I'd like a T2i but don't really have the money to spend on it -.-
the XTi was a gift... about 4 years ago. T2is are nice, but 900 bucks for a camera right now... like you said, I just don't have the money
What really sucks is that it uses a CF card and the new ones use SD... and it's hard to find CF cards now (well, Amazon has them). I like Canons... never been a Nikon fan (I think Sony makes SLRs, too, but meh)
Before I got my cellphone (which was the reason why I got it) was that I was in the market for just a normal P&S digital camera. I saw the 8MP lens on my phone and I got that.
For me, at least, the 3ds is a first-day buy, but I can wait to it´s official release instead of preordering it. :)
I mean: yes, it´s a very cool new version of DS, but actually I´m happy with my DSi.
BTW, which fighting game would you buy, Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition or Dead or Alive: Dimensions? ???
I can´t decide! :D
I don't care for either but I'd probably pick street fighter.
I may end up getting the 3DS and see everything... maybe ill sell my DSi
I should be saving up for a R13 right now
Quote from: WarioMan98 on January 22, 2011, 07:45:05 AMBTW, which fighting game would you buy, Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition or Dead or Alive: Dimensions? ???
I can´t decide! :D
Super Smash Bros 3D!
If they annouce SSB3D, I can easily annouce that I'm buying!
They would be foolish not to; the wi-fi capabilities of the 3DS/DS would work fantastically with Super Smash Bros. Mario Kart is already so popular...
Sorry for double posting...but crap. This is from Nintendo's official website.
Backwards Compatibility
Almost all existing Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi games can be played on a Nintendo 3DS system in 2D. With backwards compatibility, your existing portable games look and play just as well*.
* Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi games will be displayed in 2D graphics. Select Nintendo DS games that use accessories in the Game Boyâ,,¢ Advance slot of the Nintendo DS system are not compatible with the Nintendo 3DS system.
So does this mean that HGSS and Diamond and Pearl aren't playable with the 3DS< or just that migrating is impossible, like the DSi?
Probably no migrating...
And im surprised there wasnt a GBA slot in the DSI... there is totally enough room to put it!
Especially considering it was originally made to hold two DS cards.
Since the 3ds is as powerful as a wii, it wouldn't surprise me if it could download a gba game and play it directly without the need of a gba-cartridge
Meh, just get a flash cart so you can use emulators and not have to deal with Nintendo not releasing any good games on their absurdly overpriced VC.
For being on an Nintendo-music site it sounds like you hate Nintendo, Kefka.
And I'm waiting with the gba games until I can emulate them on my phone
Quote from: SlowPokemon on January 22, 2011, 12:16:50 PMSo does this mean that HGSS and Diamond and Pearl aren't playable with the 3DS< or just that migrating is impossible, like the DSi?
i bet u can-just bring over all ur pkmn before u upgrade :)
Quote from: SlowPokemon on January 22, 2011, 12:14:55 PMThey would be foolish not to; the wi-fi capabilities of the 3DS/DS would work fantastically with Super Smash Bros.
OK. I see where you are coming from but it doesn't work out. Trust me.
Firstly, with every SSB game there is an improvement of graphics. The 3DS has around the graphics of a gamecube. that wouldn't be an upgrade at all.
Secondly, SSB is a 2.5 D fighting game - Side on camera. This pretty much means that 3D would be useless.
I'll just wait until the new home console comes out (I've never really been a big fan of portables) and wait for the HD graphics to come my way with SSB.
Quote from: metroid/bkfan on January 22, 2011, 04:08:25 PMOK. I see where you are coming from but it doesn't work out. Trust me.
Firstly, with every SSB game there is an improvement of graphics. The 3DS has around the graphics of a gamecube. that wouldn't be an upgrade at all.
Unless it was a remake of SSB for N64. :)
Portable SSB with worse graphics > Home console SSB with incredible graphics
Graphics aren't the main thing to look at in a game anyway.
I know they're not everything... but I would rather play on an incredible home console graphics SSB than a shitty graphics portbale SSB. And as I said before the 3D would not really work on SSB - the Camera's sideways and there is nothing going in and out of the foreground.
Quote from: fabbemannen on January 22, 2011, 03:06:26 PMFor being on an Nintendo-music site it sounds like you hate Nintendo, Kefka.
And I'm waiting with the gba games until I can emulate them on my phone
It's a little annoying how their "innovation" seems to ignore major features and conveniences that essentially every other major game provider, dev or console manufacturer pay attention to, yes.
Also, SSB on N64 is fun so I don't get where you're coming from here.
I never said N64 SSB wasn't fun! But I'm saying that it was the originality and gameplay that made it fun, not the graphics. I'm saying i would rather have a new SSB with better graphics than one with worse graphics. Surely that's understandable.
I would also want one with good graphics, but actually, the 3ds have the power of a wii in it! (sure, most of the processor is for the 3d only I guess, but anyhow). And I think that some items/final smashs would be great in 3d. Pit's fs in 3d would be nice ;)
______________________
Fun facts!
Except for the Virtual Boy which was a big failure, nintendo tried with 3d for the Gameboy Advance SP *Failed!* and even the gamecube had the capacity of playing games in 3d. Luigi's Mansion was created to be in 3d (that's why it's such a short game, I guess), but they never finished it, 'cause it would be so expensive to make the games.
Motion Sensor & Gyro Sensor
Two Screens (SHOCKER)
Analog Control
3D Camera
Adjustable Stylus
Charging Cradle
2GB SD Memory Card Included
Backwards Compatibility
StreetPassâ,,¢ (basically file sharing)
SpotPassâ,,¢ (same thing)
*Some of these features may not be available at lunch
Quote from: winterkid09 on January 23, 2011, 05:28:41 AM*Some of these features may not be available at lunch
::)
Yea, they announced that on tuesday or whenever they had that presser -.-
I think it's part of the parental controls ;) If you are slow to come down when it's lunch I mean ::)
I've developed the habit of always capitalizing "Slow" whenever it comes up. :P
Quote from: winterkid09 on January 23, 2011, 05:28:41 AM3D Camera
Adjustable Stylus
just want to clarify:
-its not a 3D Camera, its two cameras.
-and the Adjustable Stylus is telescoping.
Quote from: olimar12345 on January 23, 2011, 10:40:55 AM-its not a 3D Camera, its two cameras.
Which creates 3d ;D
If you make a camera that can take pictures in 3d from one angle, tell me!
Sly Cooper: Honor Among Thieves for the PS2 was a beast because it had 3-d capability. It wasn't amazing 3-d, but it was still really fun to play.
Also, amazing graphics don't make a game good. Or a system good. They simply contribute.
Quote from: fabbemannen on January 23, 2011, 04:47:13 AMFun facts!
Except for the Virtual Boy which was a big failure, nintendo tried with 3d for the Gameboy Advance SP *Failed!* and even the gamecube had the capacity of playing games in 3d. Luigi's Mansion was created to be in 3d (that's why it's such a short game, I guess), but they never finished it, 'cause it would be so expensive to make the games.
Ever heard of this SFK?
Not until I saw it about 20 minutes ago before my last post in this thread.
The difference is:
A) Sly Cooper: HAT(harhar, hat) didn't fail like the virtual boy or 3-d SP
and
2) it was put on a system never meant to have 3-D and was actually released with a 3-D mode unlike Luigi's Mansion.
I'm only saying one thing...Trackmania! Racing in 3d =D
does anyone have an official list of all the launch titles for the us? i need.
http://www.nintendo.com/3ds/videos/#/Nintendo_3DS_Game_Line-Up
Umm, hold on. Those are all first-day releases?!?
Also, Rabbids Travel in Time is going to be a sidescroller so therefore it will look awful in 3D. ::)
HOLY CRAP winterkid is right O__O
Quote from: SlowPokemon on January 24, 2011, 05:44:04 PMUmm, hold on. Those are all first-day releases?!?
Also, Rabbids Travel in Time is going to be a sidescroller so therefore it will look awful in 3D. ::)
HOLY CRAP winterkid is right O__O
When am I ever wrong, also, what am i right about?
meh, best I could come up with.
fuckin' lulz (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDmQtLCKkpo&feature=feedu)
Quote from: Shadoninja on March 01, 2011, 01:09:01 PMfuckin' lulz (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDmQtLCKkpo&feature=feedu)
What...the...*insert little cute kittens here*...was that!?!?
For 3DS Games...Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=sr_nr_scat_2622270011_ln?rh=n%3A2622270011%2Ck%3A3DS+Games&keywords=3DS+Games&ie=UTF8&qid=1299029696&scn=2622270011&h=fb20e96b6f2ee661ce2610b510aff57a0e7611d3#/ref=sr_pg_1?rh=n%3A468642%2Cn%3A!11846801%2Cn%3A2622269011%2Cn%3A2622270011%2Ck%3A3DS+Games&keywords=3DS+Games&ie=UTF8&qid=1299029714) has a small list
My friend had a magazine with all the releases, and it was so damn long.
Quote from: Shadoninja on March 01, 2011, 01:09:01 PMfuckin' lulz (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDmQtLCKkpo&feature=feedu)
Roflcopter, that is seriously epic.
Quote from: Shadoninja on March 01, 2011, 01:09:01 PMfuckin' lulz (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDmQtLCKkpo&feature=feedu)
HAHAHAHAHA!! PERFECT!! oh man, i lol'd sooo much XDDD
Quote from: Shadoninja on March 01, 2011, 01:09:01 PMfuckin' lulz (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDmQtLCKkpo&feature=feedu)
Hahaha! Just what I needed. Thanks for that. :D
2 more weeks amarica!!!! 2 MOAR!!!
I just won an Oshawott-themed 3DS stylus.
>_>
You wanted a Tepig one, huh?
(How did you know? :P) Not only pointless, but the alternative was a 6 inch plush.
Right the tour thingy... I would have gone, but Im way too old and I dont have a car
Quote from: drpamplemousse on March 13, 2011, 01:02:09 PMbut Im way too old
I saw people at least 40 without kids that were getting stamps. >_>
Also my oldest brother came with me, and he's 22.
those are some pedos there, dude (the 40 yr olds)
Wait.... you're only 18?
My two brothers went with me, one being 18 and the other 22. You're never too old for Pokemon.
You're never too old for something you love. Pokémon ftw.
^^ YES!
I know, I know... but 40 year olds...
I know I will grow out of Pokémon when I'm a partner at a huge accounting firm. I still might find time, who knows what the future would bring
The sight of childless 40 year olds may cause parents to keep their children close
Hehehehe. I totally agree with that comment.
The 40 year olds will either be...
a) pedophiles
b) childless people, so nerdy that people will look at them and say "I don't want my child to be like that. Maybe I shouldn't give my son/daughter pokemon..."
Either case is bad for Nintendo
It was a couple, so they didn't scare any kids or parents away.
They were trying to figure out which plushies/figurines/t-shirts to buy.
they were probably parents buying shit for their child(ren)
Played the 3DS at BestBuy last night.
Yeah, pretty much the coolest piece of technology ever.
I have a shitton of birthday money...I can afford the 3DS next week. :)
How good does the 3D actually look on it?
im not going to buy it now... i have more important things like textbooks, espresso machines, etc..
Quote from: drpamplemousse on March 20, 2011, 04:03:21 PMim not going to buy it... i have more important things like textbooks, espresso machines, etc..
Go to hell. more for us.
The only reason I would even consider buying it at launch is because my DS is already dying as it is, so it would let me play a lot of the DS games I missed. However, buying it based solely on potential is a comically stupid fanboy move, as there aren't even release dates for reasonable titles yet. The 3D itself is certainly not worth buying the thing for, as it's really just a nice bonus effect rather than an OMG feature. Really, when (and if) they get a bunch of solid titles, the price will be either lower or there will be a bundle with one of the nice games you should be getting. At least wait until E3 so you can make sure they're not going to gimmick rape it into oblivion like the Wii.
sorry, but i dont care! ill buy mine right at the STROKE of midnight and enjoy it forever :)
however, u are entitled to ur opinion :J
I find it amusing that the note under your profile pictures states that you are a perfectionist, yet you cannot even type out a few grammatically correct sentences.
lol When he's right, he's right.
Until I see a steady stream of good games coming out for the 3DS, I'm definitely not buying it. I don't have the money, nor do I want to spend the money on something that could very well be what the Wii was for the first 4 years it was out. In lack of more than 5 games actually worth buying.
Give me games or give me a different system.
u can say what u want, u wont change my mind. and typing informally does not mean that i am not a perfectionist when it comes to music. i find it funny that u think u know me, but u dont-similar to how u think u know exactly what will happen with the 3ds.
say what u want, im still getting one.
Quote from: KefkaticFanatic on March 21, 2011, 02:39:58 PMThe only reason I would even consider buying it at launch is because my DS is already dying as it is, so it would let me play a lot of the DS games I missed. However, buying it based solely on potential is a comically stupid fanboy move, as there aren't even release dates for reasonable titles yet. The 3D itself is certainly not worth buying the thing for, as it's really just a nice bonus effect rather than an OMG feature. Really, when (and if) they get a bunch of solid titles, the price will be either lower or there will be a bundle with one of the nice games you should be getting. At least wait until E3 so you can make sure they're not going to gimmick rape it into oblivion like the Wii.
I agree with most of this. My DS is a fatboy and it's about time to upgrade myself. I'm waiting til E3. However, the promised titles do look good enough to keep the system sustained.
The release date being set in March was an amazingly brilliant marketing move. Kudos to Nintendo and their ingenuity. This gives everyone a chance to try it out multiple times before the holiday frenzy hits.
As far as the 3D effect itself, the first time viewing it did strain my eyes a bit. I felt like I had to take time to find the sweet spot than playing the demo of Pilotwings (the only demo available; the menu isn't even accessible except by glitch). This took maybe 2-3 minutes, though I kept progressing through the demo as well. I also kept dabbling with the 3D slider, trying to make things easier. I eventually found halfway 3D was best for my first go with it. The sweet spot is pretty small, but the demo device has a cord attached to it to allow the user to move the 3DS to wherever it needs to be moved to be comfortable for the user. My girlfriend and I alternated turns. The second time I went, the sweet spot still took a while to obtain, but not nearly as long. After both going through the demo twice, we walked around the mall for a while. We then went back. By my 4th demo playthrough (yeah yeah, call me a fanboy; however, there were 3 different ways to fly and 3 different flyable objects), we were taking pictures with her phone. I was able to go from full blown 3D to her phone's camera and back without any problem at all.
This all being said, it will take time to get used to the 3D. To call it a gimmick would be nonsensical, as it definitely enhances some parts of the gameplay. None of the 3D imagery was "pop out" to try to scare you like most people think of 3D in movies. If anyone saw Toy Story 3, the 3D effects more resemble that style. The whole movie was shown in 3D, not just a few objects. And it definitely allows for better judgment on the turns and judgment on the speed of which you move.
The graphics were on par with the Wii for Pilotwings without the 3D slider. It looked like Wii Sports Resort or the like. Nothing amazingly technical, but impressive for a handheld. I found it hard to compare the two when viewing in 3D because it is truly a different experience.
You lose the widescreen in 3D or so I thought, but that made it seem like the bottom screen and top screen were the same size.
The thumb pad felt amazing. The PSP's nub felt like an outdated gimmick in comparison (not being a fanboy). However, I was able to put my thumbnail in the pad and leave a mark.
I went back to BestBuy the next day to do it all again haha.
That's about it. I'm pretty convinced I want one just for the technology sake. I'm going to try that glitch next time.
Here's where you can find a retailer near you (http://www.nintendo.com/3ds/events/locator/) offering that possibility as well.
Fist pump for comically stupid fanboys! I'll be playing RE:3D before any of you doubting infidels.
At least pumpy is moderately reasonable for a fanboy.
But really, I refuse to believe you would be saying anything like
Quote from: pumpy_heart on March 21, 2011, 09:49:18 PMThe release date being set in March was an amazingly brilliant marketing move. Kudos to Nintendo and their ingenuity.
seriously unless you were just trying to be sarcastic. Oh well.
Sammbo, I'm not saying it
will be bad, it's just that it easily has a chance of being so! I learned my lesson after I got the Wii at launch, and am not making that awful mistake again. It's simply not logical to run ahead and purchase something before you know for certain that it will even be worth the price.
Also, the one and only thing that makes the nub better is that it has much less resistance, so I'm wondering if I can just mess with the spring on my PSP and make it a bit nicer to use. I definitely like the bumps on the PSP nub better than the slippery smooth 3DS one.
nintendo sure does know how to do handhelds...
Quote from: KefkaticFanatic on March 22, 2011, 10:39:39 AMAt least pumpy is moderately reasonable for a fanboy.
But really, I refuse to believe you would be saying anything like seriously unless you were just trying to be sarcastic. Oh well.
It was just a compliment haha. We all know they are known for their marketing ingenuity. I was hoping for a Holiday release last year, but this will probably work out better for them. That's all.
Have you tried the 3DS one? I didn't slip around on it at all. Slipped all around the nub and still do. And for the earlier model PSPs especially, it was in such an awkward position that it was practically unusable. I'm sure the NGP will be our answer for analog sticks on handhelds as long as they aren't big enough to stab your leg while you walk. If it can even fit in a pocket, that is.
The 3DS is pretty bulky too though. Seems to be that the days of pocket handhelds are slipping away...
It didn't seem that bad, though that's coming from someone that has had the original DS and only that since launch :<