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[Nintendo 3DS] The 3DS XL is out.
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I know, I know. Patience, earn the money before you buy, whatever. That is not the way most people work and it's not worth lamenting it or arguing about it. Having to keep both systems until the transfer is complete is not ideal.
Nintendo Network ID: unclesporky
This method is fine and well if you don't mind your "old" console dropping in price drastically. I sell my consoles when the market for them is still good. I maximize the value of the "old" in order to subsidize the cost of the new. No one will ever win this type of debate, it's just a matter of personal taste. If they are implementing account-tied purchases then the entire discussion is moot anyway.
On the topic of Animal Crossing, I'm hoping they find a way to let your console sleep properly this time. In Wild World, closing the DS turned the screens off but the game continue to tick the clock and generate events so your battery would die within a few hours. I'm sure a clever software engineer has found a way around this by now. Has there been any details around the 3DS version other than some trailers and slideshows?
PSN ID: Wraithverge
If you don't have enough money to buy the system before selling the old one you have your priorities way out of whack and videogames should be the least of your concerns.
It's pretty much in their best interest to let you do that. I'm sure it could vary from store to store, but that's what I plan to do if ever there's a dual circle pad hardware update.
I'm rather picky with my Mario games. Out of all the Mario platformers in the series' long and storied history, here are the ones I've liked:
Super Mario Bros.
Super Mario Bros. 2
Super Mario Bros. 3
Super Mario Land
Super Mario World
The awesome brick-world segments from Super Mario Sunshine, but not the rest of the game
New Super Mario Bros. Wii
The 3D games in particular, there's something to me that just feels wrong about them. Something about the depth of it never felt quite right to me. I have real trouble judging Mario's jumps in a 3D space, and running controls on the ground always felt really slippery and cumbersome. And it was only with this series in particular; I was fine with every other 3D platformer, but something about Mario just felt ridiculously off to me.
That being said, I obviously did not have high hopes for Super Mario 3D Land, but I bought it today and gave it a try, as I've done with every other Mario game.
It. Is. Fucking. Awesome.
I have no trouble here with either the depth or the controls. Having a fixed camera is a fucking godsend, and the circle pad is a joyous control vessel sent down from the heavens. And I love the simple "block" aesthetic that I've seen so far, as it reminds me of both SMB3 and those wonderful Mario Sunshine endurance runs.
Also, I've gazed at the box and have seen no signs of Yoshi. Another wonderful, wonderful plus.
Xbox: UnbreakableVows | PSN/Wii U: UnbreakableVow | 3DS: 1521-3241-9354
They probably have to, given that there's a home button. Can 3DS games reject the button like Wii games can?
Yeah, try hitting the Home button in a multiplayer lobby or in a lot of online things. That's a good point though, they should anticipate even more play stoppage compared to the NDS with all the streetpass and other apps you regularly check while playing a 3DS game. They'll probably work something out.
PSN ID: Wraithverge
I also found/ate one of every food in the game too, and got through with no alerts or killing anyone, plus a few other special conditions. Stamina killed all the bosses for their camo. Of course I did it on easy mode with a lot of help from the EZ Gun, but I just wanted to experience the game again and unlock everything.
The seven rankings I got:
Whale - Find every plant and animal (used to be Markhor rank, unlocks EZ Gun on all difficulties)
Tsuchinoko - End the game with a live Tsuchinoko captured (unlocked infinity face paint)
Chameleon - 0 alerts (unlocks stealth camo)
Leech - End the game with a leech on you (fun)
Pigeon - 0 kills
Scorpion - <51 continues, <36 alerts, <101 kills
Next I'll be going for the Chicken rank, which is actually very difficult (time consuming) to get:
Chicken - 50+ hours, 250+ kills, 250+ alerts, 60+ continues,100+ saves, 250+ serious injuries, 30+ life bars, 10+ life meds
But getting that will unlock 7 other titles too, various other states of poor performance (Giant Panda - play for 50+ hours etc.).
Overall it is still a pleasure to play through just as it used to be, and cool to be able to play a 3D PS2 game on a handheld.
Nintendo Network ID: unclesporky
I like to imagine that Yoshi is hiding in the bushes, shaking his fist at you.
But hey, glad to see more people enjoying the awesomeness of Super Mario 3D Land.
The Ferquinarium <-- (don't click; finding new host)
This is basically my opinion exactly.
Also, do we have a release date (confirmed or suspected) on Luigi's Mansion yet? I reeeeeeeeally want it
Looks like we'll probably get one at E3. Hopefully along with Paper Mario.
Wii U and 3DS Codes
Apparently they have an achievement for "First Streetpass in AGES"
p.s. - I hate how short the message length is for the greeting. I keep thinking of funny stuff to put in there but it never fits
The last thing I recall playing/cursing was a stage in the back half which had all these wires criss-crossed at irregular angles, which I kept missing the jumps to, or getting hit by stupid Fuzzies...
Yes, Joystiq photoshopped in Grimace. Jerks. This is coming next month.
3DS FC: 2148-9166-6811; Pokémon White 2 FC: 0304-9556-1797 Free flawless Japanese Dittos for trade.
They should release the other secondary colours too.
3DS 3652-1506-4398
B/W 3139-2627-3982
HG/SS 4342-0049-1485
B2/W2 1936-8473-5370
Is there any way to register your 3DS without activating it via Club Nintendo? I'm still trying to decide what to do about that since I already activated a system on my account but at the same time Nintendo needs to know I have the damn thing in case I ever need repair service.Nevermind, looks like it's already registered.
agreed 100% maybe they'll do a different shade later? like with the ds lite, there was a nice shiny peach pink one, then down the road they made it a very different pink and changed the finish so it looked sparkly.
I'm still holding out for the orange one, or maybe a nice forest green or something.
Pokemon Black code - 3009 7390 5907 Send PM if you add me
Tuxedos are black. Tuxedos are classy. Black is classy.
Patiently waiting on a hardware revision. In black, I hope.
Nintendo Network ID: unclesporky
Yeah, I didn't think it would be this year at all. I'm not jonesing for one. Maybe that'll change when Dream Drop Distance releases in America, but I'm good for now.
Just woke up in the middle of the night, and remembered to drop my 3DS on the cradle to charge overnight. Upon doing this, I noticed the streetpass LED was glowing.
"Huh, that's odd, I didn't go anywhere today, other than to work and back."
Timestamp says 5:45, which is when I would have been in my car, on my way home from work (It's about a 25-mile, half-hour trip).
On top of that, he's from New York.
So that's pretty cool. Didn't realize I could get streetpasses while on the road.
Let me please get back to my drinking and music making and podcast listening. Yes, I can tripletask.
Not only that, you streetpassed a car, too
I've had this happen before. I hadn't realized the magics Nintendo have working on the 3DS.
In other news, I'm getting Urban Champion. I owned the game as a kid, and actually don't hate it. Plus I'll get ten of my coins back...so yea.
Nintendo Network ID - Brainiac_8
PSN - Brainiac_8
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I pass the NOLA airport on my drive home, so I guess I tagged somebody in a airport shuttle, rental car, or taxi. Would explain why he's from New York, anyway. Maybe in town for Jazz Fest?
...jerks? This just makes it more awesome to me.
In fact a nice set of vinyl stickers in the shape of Grimace's eyes would be pretty neat stuck to the top of that thing.