Adam Cook: "The New 3DS is an improvement, however. Of that I’m in no doubt. While there are minor irritations, the things that actually matter (the better hardware that improves performance, the stable, usable 3D, the extra buttons and stick) make it a must-have for anyone who is still using the original 3DS. If you’ve upgraded to an XL recently (and have a Circle Pad Pro), it’s a tougher sell. If you’ve got to have Xenoblade Chronicles, this is the only way you’re doing so. We should all be confident that Nintendo will deliver experiences that are only playable on the New 3DS, and are worth having – and it can’t be under-stated just how much of an improvement the 3D is, that’s for sure."
Start Replay writes, "Nintendo’s NEW 3DS is out on February 13th, though Josh managed to get his hands on the Majora’s Mask edition a little early."
wtf, N4G allow peoples to shamelessly plug their youtube videos/channels now?
whats next, pewdiepie "let's play" too?
I want that Majoras 3DS so damn bad, ugh :'((((
I never wanted a system as bad as this, not even the PS4( well maybe because that was ACTUALLY available to consumers, thank you SONY, FU Nintendo)
I dont think its normal to be down for not being able to get a stupid gaming system =// lol
Wanted to get a New Nintendo 3DS from GameStop and have it delivered on Friday, but didn’t pre-order? Well sadly you’re out of luck. All four New Nintendo 3DS bundles are sold out on the GameStop website. That doesn’t mean you can’t get the console from other retailer, but if you were hoping to get one from GameStop you’ll be disappointed. However it could be well worth your time popping to your local store on Friday to see if they have any in stock.
Mitch of RGN writes, "Some of us more so than others are looking forward to the release of the Nintendo New 3DS XL. But this latest advertisement had us scratching our heads for a second. What you’re looking at above is a freeze frame shown on-screen for literally microseconds after a visual of the new console is shown paired with a great nostalgic arrangement of sounds.
We got nothing new here, and the actual information you see in the screen was pretty much impossible to clearly notice if you’re just a passing consumer."
Actually minus the performance of the actual handheld, this clearly identifies what is different between a 3DS and a "new" 3DS.
Sure if you are a complete stranger to the handheld scene this video doesn't help, but anyone who owns a 3DS can clearly see what is new with this hardware (added camera stick, extra shoulder buttons, relocation of other buttons, etc).
The fact that it even starts with the words "NEW" Nintendo 3DS usually gives a sort of indication that something is different.
Who would buy this that didn't already want one before the video existed though? The people who only need something small like this, already know about it am I wrong?
PS . I'm buying and I think the Author said they might be interested I don't recall exactly.
Edit @Neonridr that sounds fair enough alright. The author doesn't seem to agree though in his opinion piece but I see your point as well I respect both sides.
Oh I totally agree with you there, I can't say that this is going to sway any customers who were on the fence or anything. But it could also be a short video just to remind people that this thing launches this Friday. People forget that it is coming so soon...
to me the name "new" is terrible. The first 3DS XL was also called "new" 3DS by people.
the point is, there is a performance gain with this "new" model and feels more like a 3DS with muscles.
They should have called it "Super 3DS" to really make people think it has something special other than a simple redesign of the shape.
@abzdiine
Nintendo's naming conventions have been a little off in the last few years... Wii -> WiiU
Super 3DS would have been a much better name.
I can imagine that there will be some confusion when the average gaming consumer buys a New 3DS only game and tries to run it on their regular 3DS.
It is a nice upgrade though. I've had the Ambassador Edition for a few weeks, and the speed games load is faster, and I am looking forward to Xenoblade.
* Can't wait to get the New 3DS XL.
It's not difficult to distinguish between only two things in life.
* You see, one has the word NEW in front of it, and the other does not.
Very simple, if you actually pay attention to anything in life.
* Seriously, if 3DS & New 3DS confuses you, well you've got some other possible issues as well.
Some voice commentary would've been nice, but that's about the only thing missing. Otherwise, not bad.
Well based on Nintendo's comment about the exclusion of the charger. They are really only targeting those who already own a 3DS.
So I'm not surprised by the way they are marketing this.
Exactly it seems to be that NOA given the release date is really marketing towards current owners.
Nothing wrong with the commercial its trying to sell the something new. Besides going on 4 years old the majority of people who are going to drop $200 on a handheld have been reached.
There are more players who do not own a system that might jump on board but they have lots of cheaper choices.
The next best choice, the 3DS XL, is roughly the same price.
If you're going to go for one XL, why not the New?
Who would release anything on Friday the 13th? It's bad omen!
Jokes aside, and although I already have the 3DS XL, I'll get this one mainly to get to play Xenoblade, and of course, to get the better 3D image of the new screen.
