The Nintendo 3DS

throughsilver · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 6197

He means fewer comfortable controls.

Hero of Excellence · **Joined:** 23rd Nov, 2008 **Posts:** 674

No. I intended my post to mean that the 3DS becomes uncomfortable to hold after extended periods of time. You get that awful claw feeling. OTOH, the old Nintendo 64 controller was ergonomic and nice.

Sir Taxalot · **Joined:** 5th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 4679

I loved the N64 controller.

I can see how the 3ds could be awkward if you use the 'hold' setting for whatever they are calling z-targeting now. I used 'switch' back in on the 64 version.

Decca · **Joined:** 23rd Jun, 2010 **Posts:** 2282

http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/ ... of-Time-3D

He points out the problem with the controls, I actually agree with this (ocarina of time is my favourite game of all time)

Agent Starling · **Joined:** 8th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 1701

Just noticed that Amazon have these back @ £115 again.

throughsilver · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 6197

Agent Starling wrote:

Just noticed that Amazon have these back @ £115 again.

Ooh, and I'm paid!

markg · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 16570

Gadget lust alone isn't enough to convince me to want one of these. And I don't think any amazing gaming experiences will be forthcoming either. Fucking Zelda. Again.

WTB · **Joined:** 27th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 14497

RevStu has got himself one. His blog on the subject is worth a read. Some genuinely chucklesome bits in there had me spitting tea out of every orifice.

markg · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 16570

Heh, poor bloke. His whole life is basically one long series of pyrrhic victories.

Hero of Excellence · **Joined:** 23rd Nov, 2008 **Posts:** 674

I salute

and his amusing blog.

TheVision · **Posted:** Fri Aug 19, 2011 19:38

I've just found my friend code... would anyone like to be my friend?

It's 0903-2892-8265.

Snappy, don't you think?

Agent Starling · **Joined:** 8th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 1701

I'm expecting a 3DS from Amazon next week. I am :luv:

and

Once I get sorted I'll do the friend list/code thingy.

Hero of Excellence · **Joined:** 23rd Nov, 2008 **Posts:** 674

Wither 3DS? If rumours are to be believed.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011- ... aul-report

Quote:

Nintendo is preparing both an external second circle pad add-on for the 3DS, as well as an entirely new model which "radically tones down" the system's 3D capabilities, according to insider sources.

French site 01Net has published the first in a four part report detailing how the platform holder is currently in turmoil over the direction to take its new handheld following disappointing launch sales.

While some of its claims seem rather out-there, the site has pedigree - it correctly broke news of Wii U and PlayStation Vita specs before both machines' respective announcements earlier this year.

According to its source, who it describes as "one of the very few Nintendo employees to dare break the code of silence", the company is currently working on a detachable second circle pad for the handheld.

Apparently the decision not to include two analogue sticks in the initial system build is a source of great regret at Nintendo HQ and was a result of the production process being rushed to ensure the system launched before the PlayStation Vita.

Nintendo's engineers are reportedly spending "sleepless nights" fine-tuning the add-on, which will sell for "about $10".

The source added that the platform holder has asked "a select group of developers" to work on titles for the peripheral, though third parties are growing increasingly disgruntled at Nintendo's approach.

As well as the dual analogue attachment, the insider also claimed that Nintendo is preparing a second iteration of the console for release in 2012.

The new version will "radically tone down" the system's 3D features, possibly rebranding the machine entirely. It was suggested that the recent price cut was planned partly as a means to get rid of stocks of the launch 3DS, clearing the way for a successor.

Zen-Chan · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 326

Second circle pad revealed!

TheVision · **Posted:** Wed Sep 07, 2011 10:11

That looks awkward. Is it really official?]

in other news... Ridge Racer 3DS is a great looking game!

Zardoz · **Posted:** Wed Sep 07, 2011 10:17

Oh Nintendo, you hilarious shower of shit.

markh · **Joined:** 13th Oct, 2008 **Posts:** 903

That looks terrible, have Nintendo been bought out by Madcatz or Quickshot?

lasermink · **Joined:** 31st Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 1883

LewieP · **Joined:** 29th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 7600

Well I guess we all know what the first hardware revision is going to include.

Sir Taxalot · **Joined:** 5th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 4679

Holy Shizzle that's fugly (whether legit or not, I can't tell).

Even worse than that hideous black carry case (that could be worn around the neck with the included strap, or around the waist with a belt loop) that flapped open so I could play on the move yet still have my original Gameboy protected. And that was some third party shit I bought from some dodgy shop.

Semi-relatedly, I came across my DSLite in a drawer the other day and turned it on. The battery holds it's charge for a long time, eh? I might finally get round to playing the 2nd Phoenix Wright game properly....

Mr Russell · **Joined:** 6th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 12265

Sir Taxalot wrote:

Semi-relatedly, I came across my DSLite in a drawer the other day and turned it on. The battery holds it's charge for a long time, eh? I might finally get round to playing the 2nd Phoenix Wright game properly....

You very should.

Dr Lave · **Joined:** 30th Mar, 2008 **Posts:** 5979

Oh my. This is an absolute humiliation for them. :(

TheVision · **Posted:** Thu Sep 08, 2011 10:38

I've just realised that the new case I've bought for my 3DS won't fit this extra analouge stick in :facepalm:

Zardoz · **Posted:** Thu Sep 08, 2011 12:18

I'm sure they're working on a case add-on next.

myp · **Posted:** Thu Sep 08, 2011 12:43

And then an add-on add-on.

Curiosity · **Posted:** Thu Sep 08, 2011 13:04

Can anyone repost or rehost the pic? It's on a banned site here...

Zardoz · **Posted:** Thu Sep 08, 2011 13:07

No probs

Trooper · **Joined:** 4th Mar, 2010 **Posts:** 22286

Curiosity wrote:

Can anyone repost or rehost the pic? It's on a banned site here...

Sure

myp · **Posted:** Thu Sep 08, 2011 13:18

Trooper wrote:

Curiosity wrote:

Can anyone repost or rehost the pic? It's on a banned site here...

Sure

ZOMG ZASRDOZ HAZ HAXXoRR3d ur accountz!!!

Curiosity · **Posted:** Thu Sep 08, 2011 13:40

Cheers, fellas!

Alarm · **Posted:** Thu Sep 08, 2011 16:11

Wow. Guess I'll wait for the 'Lite' version.

Sir Taxalot · **Joined:** 5th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 4679

Mr Russell wrote:

Sir Taxalot wrote:

Semi-relatedly, I came across my DSLite in a drawer the other day and turned it on. The battery holds it's charge for a long time, eh? I might finally get round to playing the 2nd Phoenix Wright game properly....

You very should.

I started it years ago (2006 I think), probably too soon after finishing the first one and stopped playing because I was bored by the scene examination in the second case, and just couldn't really be bothered. I just re-finished the first case last night.

Of course, it helps that at the moment we don't currently have any TV other than episodes on the media centre, otherwise I might not have even bothered opening the DS up.

Mr Russell · **Joined:** 6th Apr, 2008 **Posts:** 12265

I only open the DS up on Christmas Day to play and complete the Professor Layton game I ask for each year. Then it goes back in the drawer.

Decca · **Joined:** 23rd Jun, 2010 **Posts:** 2282

For some reason that's the sweetest mental image Russ.

myp · **Posted:** Fri Sep 09, 2011 9:01