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Nintendo 3DS at Launch
TMRNetShark:
--- Quote from: Temuthril on March 23, 2011, 06:45:41 PM ---It's actually pretty much the same size as a regular DSi or Lite.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3ds#Technical_comparison
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Two words: Muffin Top.
vicious796:
I actually broke down and bought it at launch in black. I picked up The Sims 3 so my wife would have something to play but the built-in games are actually pretty nifty and are a great way to kill time. The battery life is, well, poor TBH but that doesn't really affect me in any way. There are already aftermarket battery packs available for it but I think the "wait and see" approach sticks to me with those. I don't really travel much and have a ton of outlets in my home, so it's not so big a deal. I can see how it's a definite turn-off for those who want their portables to be portable though.
HiddenJumper:
My g/f got it at launch and I spent some time with the system and frankly I'm unimpressed. The background is a pseudo-3D type. Really all it is, is a multi-layered back drop that gives the appearance of a 3D unit. That aside, the controls are nice, but coming from the DS Lite myself, I like the placement for the stylus on the side because its easier to get to and easier to put away versus the slot being behind the screen like the 3DS.
I played a bit of the Street Fighter 3DS and I dislike parts of the game right from the get go. I'm a fan of the series but the 3DS version is definitely a more casual gamers version than the 360 ones or earlier.
I will give the 3DS credit, it has good sound and the the device itself fits wonderfully in my big hands (unlike the PSP which is hard to hold when pressing certain buttons). Despite my problems with the 3D part of the device, I think the graphics are great but I'm unsure if its any better from the DSi or DS Lite versions (I don't see much difference).
I certainly don't feel this device was worth buying at launch, which is why I'm glad my g/f paid for it and not me ;D
kamuixtv99:
Nintendo's consoles are weak, easily emulated (Emulation kills their business). Not worth buying. Some DS games are great but I don't use my DS these days, I sold my Wii after beating RE4 and Fatal Frame 4. Nintendo wants to suck money from you every 5 years and they make sure they will be the one to release a portable console first.
tomoya-kun:
My brother has one and god, the 3d is terrible. You have to hold it a certain way, if it moves, the effect is broken.
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