Who cares that it doesn't have one? Would it have made sense to add one? Yes. But the XL definately isn't an upgrade it's just the same system with a bigger screen. If they ever add one it will be a complete revision not an XL edition. Personally the of games that come to the 3DS(Mario, Zelda, Metroid, Resident Evil, Metal Gear Solid, Street Fighter, Epic Mickey, etc.) don't really need them. they control just fine without it. Meanwhile, I can't imagine playing Call of Dut... #3
@_Alpha I don't think they're copying N64 controls, but Nintendo has a history of not having or using two sticks. Almost none of their first party games use two sticks besides the fact that the Wii had one, the N64 had one, the Gamecube had one that was barely used, so why would they think it was neccesary. Although if they were going to be adding it to the Wii U it doesn't make sense to not do that on the 3DS when there's clearly room for one. But for games like Mario... #1.2.2
Besides the fact that news sites never have as much knowledge about things like E3 as legitamite games sites like GameTrailers or IGN, that's what people said about thsi generation of handhelds. And it sounds like Nintendo doesn't plan on quiting on that market either. Game consoles and handhelds aren't going anywhere. #2
"ABC News has learned that there are no brightness controls for the touch screen Wii U GamePad controller, which might have been a good option for saving batteries. This is in line with how other Nintendo handhelds operate; the Nintendo 3DS offers no control over screen brightness." -How dumb are these people? Have you noticed the sun shine icon on the 3DS Menu the changes the brightness? Or how Nintendo has said TODAY that the controllers charge lasts for different times ba... #1
I think project glass is just dumb. While something like the Wii U has the touch screen as it's central controller using the controller and touchscreen in one and the PS3 with Vita is basically the same idea using a tablet requires a hefty price tag for those without one plus having to use two devices for control. A tablet AND the controller. It won't work too well unless it's being used for stupid things. #3
I don't think it's a bad idea. The point is that it's for those who want a traditional controller. Personall my, I think it's because Nintendo does plan on using one GamePad per system so for the other players they still need a new controller. I think it's a good idea. #12
I like how everyone is already complaining where this is a complete guess. There weren't any clues besides some hidden names which might be shorter than the covered up lines and plus for this to work the name would have to be exactly what he called it. And why is a Zelda HD Collection so bad? I would buy it because I love the Zelda games and have always wanted to finish Wind Waker. Plus other companies do it all of the time on current gen systems. #13
Not in terms of success because the 3DS rules both markets while the Vita does not but what I mean is that each one seems to have games that cater to the specific markets. #2.1.3
That would be awesome but until it sells better in Japan it's not happening. Right now the Vita is really a system for the western market and 3DS for Japan. #2.1
Yes, while all of these games should exhist on the 3DS they need to be spread out better. It feels like Nintendo keeps rushing out Mario games and they're going to run out of Mario franchises to put on the 3DS. They've got a 3D game, a kart game, a 2D game, a tennis game, and the classics on VC. What else are they going to add? They should have been smarter about it and mixed in other franchises like Metroid, Donkey Kong, Brain Age or maybe even new franchises. They're going to ha... #16
They may be trying to get the hardcore back but they aren't going to let the casual audience go for one second either, they're trying to balance them both, there would be too much of a drop in sales from the Wii to the Wii U if they just forgot about the casual. #2.2.1
I don't think they're copying N64 controls, but Nintendo has a history of not having or using two sticks. Almost none of their first party games use two sticks besides the fact that the Wii had one, the N64 had one, the Gamecube had one that was barely used, so why would they think it was neccesary. Although if they were going to be adding it to the Wii U it doesn't make sense to not do that on the 3DS when there's clearly room for one. But for games like Mario... #1.2.2
-How dumb are these people? Have you noticed the sun shine icon on the 3DS Menu the changes the brightness? Or how Nintendo has said TODAY that the controllers charge lasts for different times ba... #1
Sony did the same thing with the PSP...
PSP
PSP 2000
PSP 3000
PSP Go
PSP E-1000
Compared to Nintendo...
Nintendo DS
Nintendo DS Lite
Nintendo DSi
Nintendo DSi XL
So ACTUALLY, Nintendo made less DS' than Sony made PSPs. #8.1.2