P4: Gritty Reboot Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Err-yeah, 3D parental controls... totally knew about those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyEthan Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 I'm skeptical that the 3D is actually bad for anyone's eyes. They used to say the same thing about sitting too close to the TV and it's just not true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strangelove Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Thats ok, Ethan. You probably have eye cancer and don't know it. Its a well known fact that television manufacturers and networks hold back the medical industry from telling patients about their eye cancer. Those tvs in the waiting room arent REALLY free, you know. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thursday Next Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Some forms of vision therapy use Stereoscopic 3D to cure lazy eyes, cross eyes and so on. The reason that Nintendo say under sevens should not use it is because it is believed that the eye is developing up to the age of 7. They're just playing it safe, but to be honest, there is no evidence backing up their fears. Provided it's used in moderation there should be no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyEthan Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Yeah, and I mean if it were my kids I'm still going to err on the side of caution, just saying I'm skeptical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFlyingGerbil Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Kind of doubting anyone browses this forum on their 3DS so I won't bother putting links in here, but there are people making games that are playable in the 3DS browser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faiblesse Des Sens Posted May 10, 2012 Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 Plural? Do you have another example? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFlyingGerbil Posted May 10, 2012 Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 erm... he got help with one of the two demos so that's "people" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4: Gritty Reboot Posted June 7, 2012 Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/06/luigis-mansion-dark-moon-will-also-launch-digitally/ Quite the shift for Nintendo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFlyingGerbil Posted June 7, 2012 Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 I think that would be good for games like animal crossing or puzzle games where you just want a quick burst between longer games, but if they don't sort out the games being tied to an account rather than the console itself there is not a chance in hell that I'll be buying them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielpholt Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-06-22-3ds-xl-coming-to-europe-next-month Lets be honest, we all knew it was coming. I can't understand why they didn't announce this a week or two ago. As for the Specs, the larger Screens is an instant win. I was frustrated by the dimensions of my 3ds at the time, and the new one features a massive top screen, thats going to be awesome. No 2nd Circle Pad though. Nintendo seems to have dropped the ball here. Will the Circle Pad Pro even fit onto this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFlyingGerbil Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 I bet the 3D effect will really benefit from the bigger screen. I'm torn about the extra circle pad - I wouldn't want the extra bulk when most games don't support it but if it was added into the hardware I suppose more games would support it. I get the feeling Nintendo don't really want it though so I doubt it will ever be a necessity. What's up with it not coming with a charger or cradle though? I thought you legally had to supply everything to make an item usable, like watches now all come with batteries and electronics with plugs. Their logic is most people already own a 3DS so don't need another charger?! WTF, it didn't occur to them that once people upgrade they may sell the other one or give it to a relative. Even if it stays in the same house it's not uncommon to want to charge two things at the same time. I literally cannot believe that they're doing that. Nintendo really know how to mess up an announcement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thursday Next Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 No circle pad is a massive, massive fail on their part. Yes it would have created a degree of divergence, but it would have been worth it to make the thing accessible to third party console developers (who pretty much all live and breathe two analogue sticks). Nintendo have survived up to now on being the only people who make loads of money off their console. I don't think they'll get away with it for another generation. My guess is that Gen4 is going to hurt ninty bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielpholt Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 I'm assuming you'll get a USB cable or something? Either way it's a braindead decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFlyingGerbil Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 (edited) From what I've read on other sites there is literally nothing in there to charge it. I'm trying to tell myself that it's wrong or lost in translation somewhere, but it doesn't seem to be the case. edit: I just watched the Nintendo Direct and it definitely doesn't come with any sort of charger. I genuinely thought they weren't allowed to do that in the EU. I hope the cradle is cheap. It comes in red, blue and silver though they all have a grey inside, not the white shown in some of the pictures. ~Other news is Fire Emblem and Animal Crossing are delayed until the first half of 2013. ~Nintendo are working on Super Smash Brothers with Namco Bandai, but they only started on it after they finished making Kid Icarus Uprising. ~If you've got Mario tennis Open, there was a QR code in the video (at about 31.30) to get metal mario - the most powerful character in the game. ~There's 20% off some games in the eShop this week (different each week) and next to celebrate its one year anniversary. ~Pokemon Black and White 2 will have 3DS exclusive eShop apps one is a pokedex pro with infor on 600(!) pokemon and the other is pokemon radar which is an AR game that looks a bit like face breakers that allows you to capture pokemon in the real world and put them in B&W 2 , including new forms for the legendary pokemon. ~They're bringing out a pokemon learn to type game that comes with a bluetooth keyboard (I didn't even know 3DS had bluetooth) that will work with any bluetooth device e.g. mobile phones and tablets. just done a quick screencap of the metal mario QR code if anyone is interested. here's the discounts too: From June 22nd until June 28th, the following games will be available at a discount: Pullblox™ Zen Pinball 3D Let's Golf! 3D The Legend of Zelda™: Link's Awakening DX™ Super Mario Land™ From June 28th until July 5th, these titles will be reduced: Dillon's Rolling Western™ Freakyforms™ Your Creations, Alive! Fun! Fun! Minigolf TOUCH! Mighty Switch Force! Super Mario Land™ 2 6 Golden Coins™ Edited June 22, 2012 by TheFlyingGerbil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Jack Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 There's a demo out right now for Kingdom Hearts 3D in the Nintendo eShop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyEthan Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 The Japanese and European versions will ship without AC adapters as a money-saving measure (really!), as they are compatible with existing 3DS and DSi XL power adapters. It is currently unannounced whether the North American version will include a power cord, though we can't believe that's a question now. From http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/22/new-3ds-coming-to-us-august-19-for-199-99/ This is completely fucking ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strangelove Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 And the new Mario game is getting dlc that isnt free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanb Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 Holy crap Nintendo. There's cutting game content, and there's cutting out the damn power cable. So I guess this means anyone looking to trade in a DSi XL or 3DS to move to a 3DS XL is SOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyEthan Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 Not SOL, you just have to buy a power cable separately. That way they can lie and say it's only $199 instead of $220 or whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thursday Next Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 That's ridiculous. What if you don't own either of those devices? You get to splash out on a charger too? Foolish fools who foolishly forget to include essential items in the hopes their foolish customers will be fooled into buying one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCP Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 Doesn't the 3DS get powered by the DS and DSi chords? How many people, buying a 3DS XL really don't own one of those systems? Fortunately North America is coming with the power chord, so this won't be an issue for most of us. Pretty cool that Mario's getting DLC. Seems like extra stages/worlds could be ideal for Mario. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4: Gritty Reboot Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 Calm yourselves, people. I bet Nintendo will re-think it, or else people will have to spend $3 on a power cable. Not the end of the world. In fact, aside from the asinine lack of a power cord, it's a great move. Now you've got a screen just shy of the Vita's size, and for $199.99 (plus $3 for a cable). The lack of a second analog hasn't hurt any of the games I've played, and I'm glad they're not splitting the market on that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strangelove Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 They already announced that the is 3DS XL will come with the ac adaptor. I'm guessing everyone outside Japan will get it too. But uhhh, screen size doesn't matter when the resolution stays the same. Also, have you not played RE Revelations or MGS3D? they're not comfortable without the second analog. They're definitely playable with one stick., but I'm sure most of us could play with our feet if we wanted to too. Doesn't mean it's good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyEthan Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 If the cable's only $3 then that makes it even more stupid, because they could easily have just included it in the package without upping the cost. For me at least it's the principle of the thing, not how much extra it costs to get the cable. Re: Mario, I agree that that game seems particularly well-suited to added levels. It's so modular to start with. They already announced that the is 3DS XL will come with the ac adaptor. I'm guessing everyone outside Japan will get it too. Source? Everything I've read says it doesn't have an AC adapter in Europe or Japan, and that there's been no announcement about NA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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