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Handheld games for PAX?
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Newcastle, NSWRegistered User regular
Newcastle, NSWRegistered User regular
Every year at the prior PAX shows there has been a "hot" handheld game. In the U.S., the handheld of choice has typically been the DS and there seems to be a lot of buzz already about several 3DS games for this fall's Prime show in Seattle. Is it the same in Australia? Is it mostly Nintendo DS handhelds, or is it the Sony PSP/Vita down there?
Usually the focus is on games that have some kind of public sharing mechanic. Stuff like 'The World Ends With You' has it's "pin" thing, or map collecting from visitors in the inn while playing 'Dragon Quest IX'. Looking at the Prime sub-forum, it looks like there is some interest in Animal Crossing, scheduled for an Aus release on June 15. What handheld games are likely to be popular for PAX?
We've got two old DS-lites and a PSP that we can bring. (We don't play them enough to make an upgrade worthwhile... yet.) Should we bother bringing them? Or will it be mostly 3DS/Vita?
Usually the focus is on games that have some kind of public sharing mechanic. Stuff like 'The World Ends With You' has it's "pin" thing, or map collecting from visitors in the inn while playing 'Dragon Quest IX'. Looking at the Prime sub-forum, it looks like there is some interest in Animal Crossing, scheduled for an Aus release on June 15. What handheld games are likely to be popular for PAX?
We've got two old DS-lites and a PSP that we can bring. (We don't play them enough to make an upgrade worthwhile... yet.) Should we bother bringing them? Or will it be mostly 3DS/Vita?
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You should totally bring your DSes. The beauty of PAX is that there will be people with anything you can imagine. I swear to the Old Ones I saw an Atari Lynx a few years ago in the Handheld lounge. Briefly :P. Just be aware that the rarer your platform the more the Forums are your friend.
3DS gaming is pretty damn big. Anything that requires an Internet connection you can pretty much forget, as it will work like arse. I love my Vita, but have never used it for multiplayer and don't know if local games are even possible.
I'm bringing my Vita, but loading up my iPad with board games and antibacterial screen wipes, and bringing Cards Against Humanity. And my DIce Bag.
And of course, StreetPass ALL the 3DSes!
Maybe I should dig out the game gear just to show it off
I'll probably bring the DS, but not sure what games will be popular with other people. Advise please!
Previous PAXs: PAX Prime 2011, PAX AUS 2013
Well the new 3DS Animal Crossing game is out June 9th, so that may well get some play. PAX is a golden Pokemon trading opportunity, of course. Monster Hunter supports LAN and Ad-hoc multiplayer.
Yes. Definitely bring Game Gear. And some spare batteries. You will find an appreciative audience.
I would never advocate getting an emulator and a buncha ROMs for your phone.
You could however try for non-electronic or in fact completely theoretical games, like Zombie Dice, the perennially popular Cards Against Humanity, or a Quick and Light RPG like Action Castle. Actually that's a brilliant plan I'll be doing that.
Oh man, is the new Animal Crossing out then?? Fuuuuu so many new visitors to my new town! Is Monster Hunter worth getting if I COMPLETELY SUCK at it? >.>
I don't just merely saying that phones are now becoming handheld gaming devices.
Previous PAXs: PAX Prime 2011, PAX AUS 2013
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Excellent...I just got a new 3DS XL over the weekend for my son (he loves his lego games).
I'll be bringing my two 3DS to get the most out of roaming without a charger each day (Fire Emblem or Animal Crossing/Pokemon Black 2).
Umming about my phone for Space Team as i'd like the battery for receiving messages??
Thinking that same thing...
I do remember reading that there were some about at other PAXs... but i can imagine the waiting you might have to do to get a chance to use one.
I suggest an external battery for your devices. Lots of manufacturers make lots of different kinds, find one you like. I own a Mophie, and they're easily available, including at Apple stores. I'm not recommending these over other manufacturers, they're just the ones I know best.
I have a Mophie Juice Pack Pro sleeve for my iPhone, which more than doubles my battery life and incidentally makes the iPhone an object even I am able to carry around without losing or destroying.
A better choice for PAX is something like the Powerstation Duo, which can charge 2 mobile devices at once, and recharges them a lot. Also just uses a micro-usb port for recharging, which means you can charge it from your laptop or an iPad charger.
You can also find Battery Sleeves for your 3DS, if you don't want a big general purpose battery. Something like the Nyoko Power Grip (Note I've never used one of these).
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