theBitFix writes: Handheld game systems have been a prominent figure in gaming for years. It's hard to believe that this is the last generation of them being the number one way to play games on the go.
The Amazon-exclusive version of Nintendo's handheld console has retailed for $149.99 almost consistently since being reduced during Prime Day in July.
Pokémon Gold and Silver came out on the Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console, and these two are just as good of games as they ever were.
Never played any of these versions, but if they're as good as everyone says, I will have to pick them up for 3DS.
This image basically confirms that in Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon we will be seeing an alternate story. While it has been stated by Nintendo multiple times that this was the case, they were never really clear on it.
Why in fucks name did the designs for the mc make it through the planing stages of development? They are by far the worse thing pokemon have produced.
but...you customize your own characters now? l dont like that boys neck. holy shit it's about as strong as a twig
oh for sure. The franchise just shits on the male version more and more per new entry, lol
It's so weird being that the player base is 70/30 male you know. You would think that they would give the males a better choice selection.
"the reception has been nothing short of “meh.”"
Like most systems when they launch. People bitch ask ps3 owners
"Poor sales have led to a price cut of $80"
Iwata “For us to maximize the effect of the anticipated titles of this year end, it is necessary to greatly expand the installed base (before the launches of the anticipated titles) so that the appeal of the new software will be able to spread to consumers in a short period of time,” Iwata stated, in acknowledgement of this point. “Without creating such a circumstance, we would not be able to realize explosive sales in the year-end sales season.”
Do you see the word bad sales in there?
"as well as an 82% cut in profit predictions by Nintendo. "
Nintendo has sharply downgraded its earnings forecasts for the current half year and full year terms. It also lowered shipment forecasts for Wii and DS, but kept 3DS shipment targets unchanged and increased 3DS software targets.
As reason for the revisions, Nintendo cited stronger-than-expected yen appreciation, sales performance, the price reduction of the 3DS hardware, and sales outlook for the holiday season. Regarding the yen issue, Nintendo had to revise its exchange rate assumption from 83 yen to 80 yen per US dollar.
Nintendo also lowered some of its hardware forecasts from the targets that were shared in April. The company expects to sell 9 million DS systems, 16 million 3DS system and 12 million Wii systems. The 3DS figure is unchanged, but the DS and Wii figures are down respectively from 11 million and 13 million.
On the software forecast front, the company expects to sell more 3DS software. Compared to the 62 million it announced in April, it now expects 70 million units. DS software forecasts were cut from 67 million to 62 million. Wii was cut from 120 million to 110 million."
I am no rocket scientist but it seem liek the 3ds was the reason for profit at all
"Its first few months have left many wondering “Where are the games?” "
same as the ds's first 2 years or any system.
If mobile was really talking over wouldnt the 3ds sell less than the ds did?
Its easy to write a doom and gloom article when you mis quote, misrepresent numbers, and just lie
Please... i downloaded the one worthwhile game on my phone called inotica3 or something like that and the game is fun but its just like a gba rpg ripped.
on Nintendo note 82% cut in profit is just a over hyped stat nintendo has cash and nintendo is making money on the 3ds ds and wii so many units sold its about time it started coming down realistically many companies need to get the bubble popped and come back into reality you cant have rising profits for ever.
I dont know about you but i never buy cellphone games nor will i, if the world goes in that trend the price will go up because of greed and then the complaints from game devs start rollin in. i walk around with my ds and soon to be 3ds i enjoy gaming in my free time its more of a statement and grabs attention from other like minded people.
smart phone gaming feels weird
no physical controls
lag
poor battery if you play a session on your phone it might die then you dont have a phone for the day until you charge it.
as long as there are kids and people that prefer the real thing then portables wont die they will just be re imagined to deal with the times.
Handhelds for me will stll be present because of one deciding factor, well two deciding factors. The first being proper controllers, and buttons. The second most important factor is better games then these useless phones/tablets with their finger swiping, and moving them around looking like a complete idiot.
Im eagerly awaiting the vita because it will provide me with the best possible on the go gaming experience. My droid 2 will only be a phone to me because of the lack of two factors I stated above.
oh man, not this topic again....
My smartphone is used for making calls, surfing the internet and work. I remember when I used it once to play to play a cool 3d motorbike game called 'Xtract' during my lunch break at 12.00pm for 45mins. What happened? My phone was dead before 3pm. Couldn't receive calls, texts or do any light work on it. That's why I still need a dedicated games system...until the release a smartphone with an incredible battery life.
More importantly, I love fighting games and there's no way am I about to touch my screen to land combos, cancels, interupts and juggles! You can put a fighting game on a smartphone (ala Streetfighter on the Iphone) but it doesn't mean it's a good idea.
Iphone / Ipad / something like that NEVER, i said NEVER replace dedicated hardware for gaming like handhelds!