In the past, I sold my DS for the sole reason that I wasn't getting much use out of it, only to ever repurchase one - a second hand model saying that - because it seems that I can not resist the lure of Pokemon games and Mario Kart.
So on comes along the Nintendo 3DS and I purchase it thinking that I have myself sorted. The launch line-up was not very good admittedly; however, I was hoping that some more interesting games would soon be released surely and these would be the kind of games that always seem to draw me back for more.
Well that was then and this is now and it's a sad state affairs when I say the only game that has tempted me as of yet is Zelda. It's been said time after time again to the point where it is almost ubiquitous that the Nintendo 3DS just doesn't have any real strong contenders out there just yet.
So now unfortunately I find myself thinking, was I a fool for being one of the initial purchasers of the console? It most definitely seems that I was inane to think that Nintendo would put some strong first party contenders beside the console for launch and I don't think I'm alone in that statement.
I think what rubs salt in the wound is when I take a look at the PS VIta launch line up; it looks so impressive, but I suppose that is a matter of preference.
There is no doubt in my mind that the 3DS will come into its own, but the question is when? I will no doubt hang onto the console until a game worthy of my money appears, but I can't help but feel that it was foolish to rush in so quick. Fool me once, but you won't fool me twice.
So how is everyone finding their 3DS? Is it living up to your expectations or are you also finding yourself waiting for that game which will justify your purchase? I know I am...
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Oh my god. I kinda wish this would get a remaster on PS5, it would be awesome. One of my favorite games on PS3.
That and 3D Dot Game Heroes. It's a shame that some stuff is stuck on PS3.
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Yes, you were a fool. Being one of the first to buy something doesn't make sense unless there are at least a few games in the first month or two that you want to play or you have thousands of dollars of disposable income.
It baffles me how you managed to make the same mistake you made with the DS with the 3DS, and then go on to say that "Fool me once, but you won't fool me twice." Um, thats exactly what Nintendo did. You said it yourself, there are no games for 3DS yet, so why did you buy it when you had to sell your DS because it had no games? Just admit that you either got sucked into the hype or have some sort of personal insecurity which compulses you to be one of the first people to have new technology.
You should have waited. Even if tomorrow Sony comes out and announces PS4, I won't buy it till there is substantial software from the 1st party. 3DS for 1 really makes no sense to buy at this point of time. There is hardly any software out there apart from Zelda, I would have waited for the big hitters to come out. Who knows, in order to stay competitive when PSV launches, the price would drop..? I personally am going for the Vita over the 3DS for personal preference, but still, if there was no Uncharted for Vita, I would have waited on that as well.
I am still baffled why Nintendo launched the 3DS so early. There is hardly any hype or software for it. They should have waited for more 1st party games to lure people in and should have launched it in the holiday season.
If I did buy a 3DS I would probably regret it because the launch Models are always like prototypes, you know a slimmer, cheaper, better games, less power consumption and more reliable model will come out and it's better to wait instead of buying it again.
Probably was a mistake but I think everyone does it at least once (my time was with the PSP). In fairness too Nintendo have been developing the WiiU too for a while so their focus drifted away from the 3DS clearly, but knowing Nintendo they won't neglect it and will begin to get their titles out soon.
I wouldn't particularly look at the PSVita and think that it's launch line-up will mean much, the PSP's massive downfall was it's lack of consistent releases and consistent good games and there's all the chance of the same thing happening with the PSV too if Sony and devs focus too much on porting PS3 titles to it and don't actually develop first-party titles specifically for the system itself. It could easily have a strong launch line-up and suffer the same fate as the PSP, let's just hope that won't happen. I know I'm not getting it early on myself anyway though after trying that with the PSP.
I own a launch 3DS and not regretting my purchase, aside of the hefty pricetag. Then again I did not purchase a DSlite, a DSi, nor a DSiXL. I gamed on my eyesore phat gray DS all generation long unlike every other DS gamer, so I think the 3DS is a worthwhile replacement and upgrade in my scenario.