Nintendo 3DS Thread: Resident Evil The Mercenaries 3D awarded "best box art" so far

SirToasty · February 2011

Tamin wrote: »

I would be tempted into purchasing a version of Super Metroid IN 3D, but I doubt it'll happen.

Don't get my hopes up like that.

Descendant X · February 2011

UncleSporky wrote: »

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6295026.html

The Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of Time isn't the only old game getting a 3D overhaul for Nintendo's new handheld. In an investor presentation today, company president Satoru Iwata revealed that Nintendo has a new 3D Classics line that it will make available through the system's eShop online storefront.

The downloadable titles will be given "a new 3D look," according to Iwata. He did not mention any specific games that would be included in the line.

Unfortunately, early adopters of the 3DS will need to wait some time before they can get their hands on the 3D Classics, or any downloadable titles, for that matter. Iwata said that the eShop and related features like the system's Web browser and DSi game transfers won't launch until Nintendo releases the first system update for the 3DS in late May.

This is awesome.

The only problem I can see myself having here is buying games that I've played the shit out of already, realizing that I've played the shit out of them, and having them rot on my 3DS until I can bring myself to delete them.

King Riptor · February 2011

Descendant X wrote: »

UncleSporky wrote: »

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6295026.html

The Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of Time isn't the only old game getting a 3D overhaul for Nintendo's new handheld. In an investor presentation today, company president Satoru Iwata revealed that Nintendo has a new 3D Classics line that it will make available through the system's eShop online storefront.

The downloadable titles will be given "a new 3D look," according to Iwata. He did not mention any specific games that would be included in the line.

Unfortunately, early adopters of the 3DS will need to wait some time before they can get their hands on the 3D Classics, or any downloadable titles, for that matter. Iwata said that the eShop and related features like the system's Web browser and DSi game transfers won't launch until Nintendo releases the first system update for the 3DS in late May.

This is awesome.

The only problem I can see myself having here is buying games that I've played the shit out of already, realizing that I've played the shit out of them, and having them rot on my 3DS until I can bring myself to delete them.

Or just switch SD cards ?

MinionOfCthulhu · February 2011

Tamin wrote: »

I would be tempted into purchasing a version of Super Metroid IN 3D, but I doubt it'll happen.

Yes yes yes yes yes yes.

The Mantiz · February 2011

Pictures from the Japan launch are starting to roll in.

Spoiler:

I really hope they will have the same sort of demo-stands here i Denmark. I can't wait to see how good the 3D effect is.

EDIT: Wauw, the images load crazy slow!

EDIT COMBOx2: And a more detailed unboxing!

Synthesis · February 2011

I forgot how different retailers are in Japan.

The Mantiz · February 2011

And now a detailed video-unboxing.

They are also previewing Street Fighter 4 and Ridge Racer 3D

Part 1

PArt 2

Part3

Squirrel Rancher · February 2011

Thank god the health and safety warning is gone.

Warlock82 · February 2011

Squirrel Rancher wrote: »

Thank god the health and safety warning is gone.

This may in fact be the greatest change from the DS ever

MarioG · February 2011

Unboxings always pump me up. 30 days.

agoaj · February 2011

MarioG wrote: »

Unboxings always pump me up. 30 days.

Be sure not to lose an eye.

klemming · February 2011

Apparently the 3DS boxes won't stay upright: http://gamevideos.1up.com/video/id/32940
Hardly a deal breaker, but you've think someone would have caught on during the design phase somewhere.

Mattie · February 2011

Where's the cheapest place to get one in the UK right now?

Bioptic · February 2011

Mattie wrote: »

Where's the cheapest place to get one in the UK right now?

Amazon.co.uk and Play.com both have them for £196.99. Each has optional bundle offers where if you buy a (moderately crappy) game with the console, you get the game for £20. Amazon page is here. Play.com has them split into multiple distinct products, and charges £23 for the bundled game.

EDIT: And both places 1) won't charge you until just before they ship, and 2) will reduce the price of your pre-order if they drop the price of the product (has happened twice before for the 3DS).

FyreWulff · February 2011

klemming wrote: »

Apparently the 3DS boxes won't stay upright: http://gamevideos.1up.com/video/id/32940
Hardly a deal breaker, but you've think someone would have caught on during the design phase somewhere.

The only game cases I have that stand up on their own are DS cases.. 360/PS3/etc all fall over. They've just omitted all the damn space that was needed for the GBA cart holder, so no more wide base.

klemming · February 2011

I'm just finding it funny that 1up decided this news was worth a video.
Their other exclusive video? One showing that 3DS carts don't fit in the DS.

Mr_Grinch · February 2011

It doesn't open up here at work but I'm sure LewieP posted some decent UK pre-order deals over at savygamer:

http://savygamer.co.uk/category/deals/3ds/

UncleSporky · February 2011

Well today's the day for Japan. In a couple hours everybody will have one!

Andriasang is a pretty good site for coverage of the launch, if you're interested.

DaveTheWave · February 2011

I'm going to a demo at a shopping centre tomorrow. Should be cool.

Mystic Terrapin · February 2011

I'm hoping they eventually release the red/black version. I'm holding out for it, as tempting as just getting a black one is. I guess I'll start off with SFIV and later Ocarina of Time. Nothing else tickles my fancy.

Brainiac 8 · February 2011

I can't wait to see how this bad boy will end up selling. Japan is portable country after all.

UncleSporky · February 2011

And finally we're going to learn how the battery life actually is.

Some guy on some forum said they had a demo 3DS available and he tested the battery life with AR Games, 3D, max brightness and all and got 7 hours. But of course that's meaningless.

Mystic Terrapin · February 2011

I'm awaiting the demo kiosks. I'd like to see the 3D for myself, but I can easily take countless people's great experiences as proof that its good.

UncleSporky · February 2011

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xwqnb9RLwYI

Sad for the visualizations that we've apparently lost from the DSi version, like the chicks in eggshells, the cards, the ripple etc., but the new ones look neat.

EDIT: Also, screens and video of the AR graffiti program!

MarioG · February 2011

agoaj wrote: »

MarioG wrote: »

Unboxings always pump me up. 30 days.

Be sure not to lose an eye.

Everything seems pointier now.

UncleSporky · February 2011

And now, a public service announcement, courtesy of Nintendo.

http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2011/02/26/3ds_manuals/

Warlock82 · February 2011

Man, Nintendo always has the best "Don't do this" pictures.

I like the last one. I can only assume it means "Don't look at the 3DS or you may fall into an irreversable coma"

I also like the concept that someone would put their face right up to that little power light in the back of the unit. You would have to be pretty god damn stupid to blind yourself on that.

Lorahalo · February 2011

I cannot for the life of me figure out what the third and last ones are supposed to be. Also the melting picture is hilarious.

Wraithverge · February 2011

Lorahalo wrote: »

I cannot for the life of me figure out what the third and last ones are supposed to be. Also the melting picture is hilarious.

I think the third is about not looking into an IR port of some type and the last is to not play too much.

Or perhaps the last is a 'Don't play angry!"?

FyreWulff · February 2011

Do not attempt to unlock 3DS region with key, as this will just damage the 3DS.

Spoiler:

Warlock82 · February 2011

Lorahalo wrote: »

I cannot for the life of me figure out what the third and last ones are supposed to be. Also the melting picture is hilarious.

I assume the third one is saying you can go blind staring at the little power light for too long - I guess kind of like shining a laser pointer in your eye?

The last one is probably a warning about prolonged exposure to the 3d effect causing headaches, but it's hilariously misleading.

Edit: Also, in before someone photoshops a toilet into the second to last picture

UncleSporky · February 2011

Wraithverge · February 2011

Also: I'm fairly certain the 2nd warning is "Keep ice cream replicas of 3DS cold lest they melt before you eat them."

jothki · February 2011

Do we need to bring the photoshop thread back?

ystael · February 2011

Given the disclaimers about the 3D effect, I'd guess the last one is "don't play if you feel unsteady or nauseated".

Taya · February 2011

Keep your 3DS away from rubber ducks. They may try to push it off the table and onto your child.

UncleSporky · February 2011

Jave · February 2011

Taya wrote: »

DONNY DON'T!

Warlock82 · February 2011

UncleSporky wrote: »

Clearly a sneak preview of one of the 3DS AR games!

Lux782 · February 2011

UncleSporky wrote: »

And now, a public service announcement, courtesy of Nintendo.

Are you sure that isn't a warning about microwaving your DS to get rid of any water or sweat that might fall on it?

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