CorgiShinobi Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 (edited) Amazon Canada sells video game handhelds? For the longest time Amazon for the US of A hasn't stocked handhelds except through third party sellers. I don't particularly mind as I buy my devices in-store and you can still get your games from Amazon itself. As for the cord, official response: http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/01/14/new-3dsxl-doesnt-include-charger-here-are-some-options According to Nintendo, it was a measure designed to save costs for consumers who may already own a 3DS or DSi system: "New Nintendo 3DS XL uses the same AC adapter as any Nintendo 3DS or Nintendo DSi system. Rather than raise cost of New Nintendo 3DS XL by charging consumers for a component they may already own, we are giving them the option to only buy if they need an AC adapter. EDIT: While I'm covered on an AC adapter and there are certainly people who complain about having duplicate cables, you still should supply the damn thing that's the only method to charge the device. I find it hard to believe an AC adapter for a 3DS is truly an expensive component. Edited January 15, 2015 by Atomsk88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyEthan Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 It's not handhelds in general that Amazon US didn't stock, it's Nintendo stuff at launch. Nintendo and Amazon have a weird relationship, and they didn't carry the Wii U at launch either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCP Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Gahahaha, I just looked on Amazon and EBGames and it's actually 230$ over here. Yeah they're also selling the Wii games on Wii U for an extra dollar here. That's almost the definition of nickel and diming us, Nintendo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorgiShinobi Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 It's not the definition of "nickel and dime" though. The AC adapter would be, not to mention anyone wanting to buy Wii games through the eShop and having to use a Wiimote if that is the only control method allowed. Pricing differences is an industry wide "we can't properly calculate cost for each region, so this seems fair." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCP Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 I said almost, Atomski. ALMOST!!! Also I have to point out that PSN doesn't raise the prices for lower priced games in Canada, only the full price games. I guess Nintendo really needs that extra 1 dollar from Canadians though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxicitizen Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 As for the cord, official response: http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/01/14/new-3dsxl-doesnt-include-charger-here-are-some-options According to Nintendo, it was a measure designed to save costs for consumers who may already own a 3DS or DSi system: "New Nintendo 3DS XL uses the same AC adapter as any Nintendo 3DS or Nintendo DSi system. Rather than raise cost of New Nintendo 3DS XL by charging consumers for a component they may already own, we are giving them the option to only buy if they need an AC adapter. What the fuck? Maybe I'm missing something here but that just sounds like a blatant fucking lie to me. If it's to save costs for the consumers, then why was the cost of the AC adapter not subtracted from the total price of the system? The new 3DS is the same price as the old 3DS. I seriously doubt they'd be bumping the price just for the AC adapter, they're the ones saving costs here. It's not handhelds in general that Amazon US didn't stock, it's Nintendo stuff at launch. Nintendo and Amazon have a weird relationship, and they didn't carry the Wii U at launch either. Really? That's kinda weird. Has this always been the case or is it a recent thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCP Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 The problem is Amazon.com is actually run by Mr. GOH! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyEthan Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 It's been several years that it's been like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorgiShinobi Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 I thought it was just handhelds, but now I see they carry the recent Vita model. Back when I was looking for a Vita, it was all third parties that carried the handheld and at a premium too. I once heard Amazon personally didn't like carrying 3DS handhelds early on because they were getting returns on defective components. Part of me can't believe that's something that holds true today. Considering Amazon Main HQ and Nintendo of America are in the same state, I would think they could easily get together about... whatever it is. Maybe some of the interns got in a brawl when grabbing coffee and they've got a mad turf war going down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyEthan Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Actually now that you say that I think that was what started it: Amazon was getting lots of returns on Nintendo handhelds and Nintendo wasn't wanting to refund Amazon for them or something, so they had a contract dispute and for a while Amazon didn't carry any Nintendo consoles at all. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFlyingGerbil Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 (edited) on the official Nintendo UK web store the price for the New XL is £180 the same as the old one , the Zelda limited edition is £210 and includes a charger, the preinstalled game and a skull kid figure. Neither includes a cradle and that isn't on the store yet but the old one is £20 including a charger. so it's still not cheap but it's not dearer than before. Also, wouldn't it be cool if the figures they offered now were amiibo - it could just register as Link in games, it wouldn't cost them any more and it would increase amiibo exposure for them and tempt people in to the fold if they didn't want to buy one separately. Edited January 15, 2015 by TheFlyingGerbil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. GOH! Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Re: Nintendo and Amazon - Two dickish companies just being dicks to each other. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCP Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Just read on NeoGAF that the New 3DS requires a Phillips screwdriver that's not exactly standard to change the MicroSD card... and no cheap plastic screwdriver is included with the system. Weird! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyEthan Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 You can use the system without changing the SD card, you cannot use it without a charger. Also, it does use standard Phillip's head screws, from what I can find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCP Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 You know what SCREW YOU MAJORA'S MASK IS THE LAST GREAT ZELDA GAME. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorgiShinobi Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 (edited) I love all Zelda games equally, even the black sheep Zelda II: Link's Adventure. The CDi games are filthy bastards best left in the basement. Anywho, Ashens has a pretty good look at the New Nintendo 3DS. Edited January 16, 2015 by Atomsk88 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCP Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Are you saying you love Spirit Tracks as much as A Link to the Past or Ocarina of Time?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 I suppose I can trade in my XL for the new XL. $100 off at Gamestop that way. There are plenty of games I want to play on the 3DS and eventually games will start using the new features. Still debating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Jack Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 If you do that, remember to transfer any digital games off the old 3DS first. I'm pretty sure you can buy the new one at the normal price, do the transfer at home, them take the old one in and get a price adjustment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyEthan Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Yeah, because Nintendo is ridiculous and you can't get your digital content on another device unless you have both devices at the same time and in working condition. This is why I don't buy digital Nintendo products. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Jack Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 It's completely retarded, I agree, but it was the only way I could get Phoenix Wright and I got Animal Crossing cheap thanks to that Fire Emblem/SMT IV deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFlyingGerbil Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 (edited) Every time they announce something big, like this new hardware iteration I hope they'll announce software tied to you account not your hardware, and they keep letting me down. It's so ridiculous as I have all the games registered to my NNID, which is accessible online so I know they are tied together already. I'd even be happy if they kept the 7 day transfer rule they have now, so you couldn't move your NNID between consoles more than once a week. The worst thing is I'm sure I remember reading they said they were working on it at some point. If they's just flat out say it's not happening at least I wouldn't continually have my hopes dashed. Unless that just ended up as the NNID they introduced with the WIi U that tied your money together between home and handheld consoles. I was hoping that was the first step not the last. It's not like we're hoping for anything too over the moon cross buy. It's perfectly reasonable to want easy and fair access to your games. Edited January 18, 2015 by TheFlyingGerbil 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCP Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Supposedly Majora's Mask 3D is compatible with the Circle Pad Pro. I might just order a Circle Pad Pro LL from Japan for 20 dollars and play Majora's Mask that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFlyingGerbil Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Do you need it that badly? I don't remember missing it in OoT 3D. It would be nice to use if you had it (or the new 3DS) but I wouldn't think it's worth buying one for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCP Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 The lack of camera controls on 3DS games like this is a big issue for me. It's 2015, I should be able to control the camera in 3rd person action games. Also I played Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask probably more than any other games in my gaming history, if there's a way to play it differently, that's a big plus for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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