Nintendo 3DS Thread: Out EVERYWHERE now! Friend Code extravaganza top of page one.

mntorankusu

Just one more day, just one more day, just one more day.

Taya

I'd be buying a 3DS if I wasn't in Korea. I'll have to wait until I come home in a few months.

yalborap

mntorankusu wrote: »

Just one more day, just one more day, just one more day.

32 hours for me, if I have my math right.

mntorankusu

yalborap wrote: »

mntorankusu wrote: »

Just one more day, just one more day, just one more day.

32 hours for me, if I have my math right.

I'll be picking mine up at 9AM, so for me it's actually 28 hours and 17 minutes.

yalborap

mntorankusu wrote: »

yalborap wrote: »

mntorankusu wrote: »

Just one more day, just one more day, just one more day.

32 hours for me, if I have my math right.

I'll be picking mine up at 9AM, so for me it's actually 28 hours and 17 minutes.

Lucky. I'm in California and my store doesn't open til 11.

Oh well. Too close to feel the pressure now.

Ace Jon

I got it!

Resisting urge to buy Shadow Wars...

e: one thing I don't think has been mentioned. The 3DS has a much blacker black than the DS. You can see it when you run a DS game like Pokemon White: the black is not as black as it could be on those screens.

Green

Jishian wrote: »

They should have made 3d ports of Crazy Taxi and Power Stone for launch.

Now I'm sad this doesn't exist

Dragon6860

I'm still waiting for them to put out a version of X-Com. I miss some good ol strategy games.

Murchie

Dragon6860 wrote: »

I'm still waiting for them to put out a version of X-Com. I miss some good ol strategy games.

Given the direction the current owners of that license are taking it, Ghost Recon is the closest you might see for some time.

Then again, maybe it will be the #1 selling launch game for Ubi, and they'll give Mr. Gallop free reign to re-imagine his masterpiece.

We will get Z-Com, with classic turn based strategy, research and budgeting metagame, and fully destructible 3d terrain (ala Silent Storm, or more recently, Red Faction Guerilla). And then your game will sync across all platforms so I can suspend on my desktop/console, and pick up where I left on the go from my 3DS.

If you'll excuse me, I'll go weep now for the future that never was.

Goodfella2487

Green wrote: »

Jishian wrote: »

They should have made 3d ports of Crazy Taxi and Power Stone for launch.

Now I'm sad this doesn't exist

http://us.playstation.com/games-and-media/games/power-stone-collection-psp.html

Algertman

Gamestop text me. Aqua Blue (The Manly one) 3DS, Pilotwings, and Steel Diver I can pick up at midnight.

That's right. The Black 3DS is for boring people who don't know who to please a woman in bed. They are also pro-Gaddafi.

Ace Jon

You keep telling yourself that, lady. Your poor choice is also reflected in your choice of release titles.

Rhesus Positive

I am not pro-Gaddafi!

Algertman

Rhesus Positive wrote: »

I am not pro-Gaddafi!

YES YOU ARE! You're also getting Madden as your lauch title. How could you?

Jintor

Murchie wrote: »

Dragon6860 wrote: »

I'm still waiting for them to put out a version of X-Com. I miss some good ol strategy games.

If you'll excuse me, I'll go weep now for the future that never was.

I'll join you. Let me get you a Sectoid Scotch.

Nackmatholn

I just saw Reggie shoot Jimmy Fallon in the face. If I wasn't already buying the thing, that would have sold it.

http://www.latenightwithjimmyfallon.com/video/Nintendo-3DS-Sneak-Peek-with-Reggie-Fils-Aime-(3/25/11)/1316217

Htown

yay! according to amazon, my 3DS is in the mail!

Jam Warrior

Success! Pilot Wings was fantastic for the 'OMG there's a tiny model plane in my DS!' factor.

Added my friend code to Ultimos' page (see second post of thread) and added the 4 other guys on there with codes.

mntorankusu

I decided on the Aqua Blue 3DS this time because every chance I've had, I've always gotten the most "neutral" color I could, and I always regret it later.

I want an indigo Gamecube, dammit.

John Zoidberg

Jam Warrior wrote: »

Success! Pilot Wings was fantastic for the 'OMG there's a tiny model plane in my DS!' factor.

Added my friend code to Ultimos' page (see second post of thread) and added the 4 other guys on there with codes.

I will add you back shortly. I played way too much Pilotwings last night. I was in work and the screen I use started to look boring without my precious 3D

I also can't make it into town until Monday to return Splinter Cell. Gambled and lost hard there.

Dritz

I present to you perhaps the greatest article on the 3DS ever created.

mere_immortal

Dritz wrote: »

I present to you perhaps the greatest article on the 3DS ever created.

Hmmmm, Steve Jobs has apparently changed his name to Lance Ulanoff.

But he's obviously right because you can't even get a million fart apps on the DS.

Damagemanual

Been gone from the forums for a while not that my shift at work has changed.

I've got this bastard pre-ordered and can't wait to pick it up tomorrow. It's killing me not having a DS of any sort for the last few months. I'll post my FC once I pick it up.

Roe

I hate to bring people down but, I don't think the 3ds will be a successful hand-held device. My first reason is the angle you have to view it at. Even with the 2d present thanks to the slider, many might ask why play a 2d game when the device features 3d playing as an upgrade. I'm expecting the device to have you place your arms in one position for a long period of time, causing you to hurt from extended 3d play.

Also, with 3d as opposed to 2d, many people who have made reviews have stated that the 3ds gives headaches after spending significant time playing in 3d mode. This actually happened with the virtuaboy, which ironically was the first 3d console ever made.

My expectations are not of trying the device, but of reading the reviews that are out now.

Chen

The majority of people don't play handheld games for hours. From what I've read so far from average joe who bought the device, they are mostly positive and some are even glowing.

mntorankusu

Roe wrote: »

Also, with 3d as opposed to 2d, many people who have made reviews have stated that the 3ds gives headaches after spending significant time playing in 3d mode. This actually happened with the virtuaboy, which ironically was the first 3d console ever made.

How is it ironic?

3D can strain your eyes if you're not used to it, and that can cause headaches. It has nothing to do with the 3DS or the Virtual Boy, everything 3D has the same effect.

Opty

I played the 3DS in 3D mode for two hours yesterday with no headaches. The only issue i had was trying to use the computer right afterwards which ratcheted up the strain, so I took a break from looking at any screens for like 5 minutes or so and then was fine.

GhostKid

Even without the 3d effects you've simply got a more powerful handheld with Nintendo's name on it. I can't imagine it not doing well.

Algertman

Roe wrote: »

I hate to bring people down but, I don't think the 3ds will be a successful hand-held device. My first reason is the angle you have to view it at. Even with the 2d present thanks to the slider, many might ask why play a 2d game when the device features 3d playing as an upgrade. I'm expecting the device to have you place your arms in one position for a long period of time, causing you to hurt from extended 3d play.

Also, with 3d as opposed to 2d, many people who have made reviews have stated that the 3ds gives headaches after spending significant time playing in 3d mode. This actually happened with the virtuaboy, which ironically was the first 3d console ever made.

My expectations are not of trying the device, but of reading the reviews that are out now.

This will be the year of the PSPGo.

Nackmatholn

Algertman wrote: »

Roe wrote: »

I hate to bring people down but, I don't think the 3ds will be a successful hand-held device. My first reason is the angle you have to view it at. Even with the 2d present thanks to the slider, many might ask why play a 2d game when the device features 3d playing as an upgrade. I'm expecting the device to have you place your arms in one position for a long period of time, causing you to hurt from extended 3d play.

Also, with 3d as opposed to 2d, many people who have made reviews have stated that the 3ds gives headaches after spending significant time playing in 3d mode. This actually happened with the virtuaboy, which ironically was the first 3d console ever made.

My expectations are not of trying the device, but of reading the reviews that are out now.

This will be the year of the PSPGo.

Speaking of the PSP, I finally got my PSP 1000 off the shelf for the first time in 1 and 1/2 years. It was the perfect length to get my cell phone out from behind my bed. I'm sure glad I held onto that thing!

Norfair

American (and maybe Canadian) PAers who preordered a 3DS from Amazon should check their orders, because Amazon has already started shipping them out. I was billed last night and they just shipped it out about half an hour ago. Funnily enough, Street Fighter is still listed as "shipping soon," but that's not a big deal.

This means that systems might start arriving on Monday, instead of Tuesday, for people with one- and two-day shipping options (like me). Woot!

Also, I guess I'm going to be the guinea pig for Rayman 3D. I had a $30 gift certificate from Best Buy and decided to grab Rayman; I'm pretty sure that if the port is even remotely competent (unlike Rayman DS), a 3D port of a really great game is worth the $10 I spent on it, and if it sucks, I'm sure I can get at least $10 back for it.

Lord_Mordja

mere_immortal wrote: »

Dritz wrote: »

I present to you perhaps the greatest article on the 3DS ever created.

Hmmmm, Steve Jobs has apparently changed his name to Lance Ulanoff.

But he's obviously right because you can't even get a million fart apps on the DS.

Haha, I know it's just an internet poll but 59% for the 3DS vs 9% for "sticking with my phone."

iMatt

Tescos (UK) doing the 3DS for £175 if you buy a game! That was good enough for me! Unboxing once the kids have gone to bed!

Mattie

I caved. A black 3DS is on it's way this week along with a copy of Ghost Recon. Only 204 pounds on amazon!

Jam Warrior

The Mii-from-a-photo thing is hilariously terrible but provides much entertainment.

Ninja Snarl P

mere_immortal wrote: »

Dritz wrote: »

I present to you perhaps the greatest article on the 3DS ever created.

Hmmmm, Steve Jobs has apparently changed his name to Lance Ulanoff.

But he's obviously right because you can't even get a million fart apps on the DS.

If I had kids, I would have to prohibit my children from falling for the trap of 99-cent games. Not because they are intrinsically bad, but because of my own fond memories of playing Gameboy games. Could you honestly say you would willingly deny your child the experience of something like Link's Awakening just because you were too damn cheap to spring for the good stuff instead of things priced to be played for five minutes to achieve full mastery of the game?

Lorahalo

Ninja Snarl P wrote: »

mere_immortal wrote: »

Dritz wrote: »

I present to you perhaps the greatest article on the 3DS ever created.

Hmmmm, Steve Jobs has apparently changed his name to Lance Ulanoff.

But he's obviously right because you can't even get a million fart apps on the DS.

If I had kids, I would have to prohibit my children from falling for the trap of 99-cent games. Not because they are intrinsically bad, but because of my own fond memories of playing Gameboy games. Could you honestly say you would willingly deny your child the experience of something like Link's Awakening just because you were too damn cheap to spring for the good stuff instead of things priced to be played for five minutes to achieve full mastery of the game?

I want to know how the 3DS marks the resurrection of Nintendo's portable gaming. Are they not aware that the DS sold a hojillion butillion times?

SirUltimos

Oh man, I'm so excited. I'm gonna try to get to bed early tonight so that tomorrow comes sooner. It's like Chirstmas!

Dragon6860

Heh, I find that article hilarous. You can tell he was totally expecting everyone to vote "Oh yes, iPod touch or Smartphone for me!" And then 3DS is at 54%. Gonna be funny to see his reply, I'm betting, "Well hype is high now, but just wait till later."

Two Headed Boy

Norfair wrote: »

American (and maybe Canadian) PAers who preordered a 3DS from Amazon should check their orders, because Amazon has already started shipping them out. I was billed last night and they just shipped it out about half an hour ago. Funnily enough, Street Fighter is still listed as "shipping soon," but that's not a big deal.

Hm, mine hasn't shipped yet. I gave them an extra $4 for one-day shipping, so hopefully they'll manage to ship it out today.