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The fingerprint smudges were driving me nuts on my 2DS XL, mostly on the back of the bottom, so I bought a soft TPU case that works well. It also feels a little better in my hands with the TPU case.
The 2DS XL has some positives over the n3DS XL: lighter, slimmer, cart and micro SD slot location, modern looking form factor, less expensive. But it also has some downgrades imo: speakers that direct sound into your palms, light weight plastic that vibrates sound through the back, I believe most (all?) of the 2DS XL's have TN screens, and no 3D.
I bounce back and forth between my 2DS XL and n3DS. I'm holding on to that black n3DS, never selling that. I can see those being worth something in the future.
I wish they'd waited a few months, I was planning to get one for legacy use in the new year. I never found the 3D to be just a gimmick; text clarity has already been mentioned, and it was incredibly helpful in platformers.
I bought one for my daughter for christmas this year, and i have tried it when she sleeps xD, i must see that it works!
And i was worried about the speakers but its actually not a problem at all!
Its real nice, i love my switch but i still think 2ds/3ds is perfect for kids, the game library is one of the best ever imo.
No, I have one setup with my account and digital games, and will sometimes use the other for games that save on cart and DS games. I've transferred my account back and forth between them a few times too. I've got that process down so that I can do it in <15 minutes. The only thing that slows me down is taking the back plate off the n3DS. With that said, it's a shame there isn't a universal account system that would allow us to use multiple 3DS/2DS devices at the same time...but that horse is already beaten and dead.
I have always been very disappointed in the lack of 3D Classics Nintendo made themselves. They put out 6 and didn't even get to a Mario game. Pathetic.
Sega put out a good many (close to 30?), and it was a great new way to experience 2D retro games. The Pokemon Red-Gold releases not having any 3D effects just made them yet more lazy ROM dumps. Super Nintendo Classics like Super Metroid and Yoshi's Island with 3D depth would have been great ways to replay those games too, but just chucking them out on a new plastic box was more lucrative I guess.
Maybe 3D Classics will return in VR at some point.
Sega put out a good many (close to 30?), and it was a great new way to experience 2D retro games. The Pokemon Red-Gold releases not having any 3D effects just made them yet more lazy ROM dumps. Super Nintendo Classics like Super Metroid and Yoshi's Island with 3D depth would have been great ways to replay those games too, but just chucking them out on a new plastic box was more lucrative I guess.
Maybe 3D Classics will return in VR at some point.
Hasn't been in stock for a while (UK here). Tried to get a metallic black new 3DS XL and couldn't find one anywhere. Ended up going for the SNES edition instead, which when I checked a couple of weeks back was the only model along with the Samus Returns edition available at retailers in the UK. So this isn't surprising to me. Rest in peace you wonderful machine.
Yep games look way better with 3D turned on, just look at Samus Returns for example. I understand why someone would get the 2DS - it's the cheapest way to get to that library - but with the improved 3D on the newer models, I didn't find a lot of reasons to hate on the feature anymore. It was stable, worked well and was a worthwile addition for a lot of games.
If you import from Japan, you can get one on any color you want, along with a memory card. Vita is region free so the only concern is how much you are willing to spend.
Do you have the problem then when O is confirm and X is cancel on a system level?
What about NA and EU, are they still sold in stores? Haven't looked in a long time.
Nothing because the New 2DS has the 3D screen, they just removed the slider.
(The OG 2DS has a 2D screen thought)
Also, if you play a game on a 2DS you are actually playing in 3D mode with the slider at minimum. This is a problem for some games like Luigi's Mansion or the Zelda remakes, as playing in 2D has a smoother framerate (Zelda) or antialiasing on (Luigi).
EU I don't really know. NA is practically impossible to find one in retail, I have seen one or two on the odd store but the prices are so ridiculous that importing from Japan would be cheaper. Amazon has a lot of games, though.
As for your other question, I think you are correct, but I'm not sure since mine is the NA version. I have been wanting to buy a White one from Amazon Japan, but there are so many new games on other systems that I can't justify the cost haha.
There is no problem at all, you can set the system on any country and it will behave as should in that country.
For US and EU it's not officially discontinued but here in Italy you can't find it in shops anymore, you can find one online but usually not at MSRP (if you want a new console).
ALBW runs at 60FPS in both modes, but the other Zeldas (MM Remake and OOT Remake) have less slowdowns when in 2D.
(but the gains are not really worth the loss of the 3D effect)
Pretty good post. 100% agree.
It makes sense. Most people who would have wanted a 3DS would probably have bought one by now.
The high end device is now the Switch. It's the future.
Only reasons I'm pretty much holding on to my 3DS:
- Super Mario 3D Land is excellent, and while I prefer 3D World, the experiences are very different for me. One does not replace the other.
- Still has the definitive versions of the N64 Zelda games and Star Fox
- A Link Between Worlds is just too charming and fun, it was my introduction to the Zelda series as a whole and therefore has an incredibly high sentimental value
But at the same time, if some of these games get brought over to the Switch in some capacity, keeping the 3DS will stop making as much sense for me...
What a shame, I'm a huge fan of the 3D effect. I don't know how I will play Fire Emblem Switch without 3D.
I showed my girlfriend my New 3DS when I was playing through Samus returns in september and she was blown away by the 3D effect. She is not a gamer, had never heard of it and couldn't believe such a technology even exists. (She is now playing A Link Between Worlds).
Well, at least 3D had a good run and found some good use in quite a few games. I heard that the Mario & Luigi remake doesn't support 3D. Would make sense if they stop making games with 3D completely.
I showed my girlfriend my New 3DS when I was playing through Samus returns in september and she was blown away by the 3D effect. She is not a gamer, had never heard of it and couldn't believe such a technology even exists. (She is now playing A Link Between Worlds).
Well, at least 3D had a good run and found some good use in quite a few games. I heard that the Mario & Luigi remake doesn't support 3D. Would make sense if they stop making games with 3D completely.
The speaker placement is a huge problem for someone like me that rests the device on a pillow in bed when I play. If you hold it in your hands though, the placement is pretty good as your hands kinda amplify the sound.
I will never understand some of the decisions Nintendo makes with their products. The regular "New" 3DS w/faceplates could have been huge. It's pixel perfect, has the ability to alter it's look with the faceplates, small enough to fit in pockets, nub, improved 3D tracking, better performance, and basically everything the original vision of 3D was but perfected. And they cancel it after barely offering it en masse to all retailers. There could have been create your own faceplates, hundreds of different official faceplates or so many potential exclusive designer faceplates (silver, gold, platinum, made by famous artists or game developers) and instead they barely even tried.
Then they only come out with Red, Black and Galaxy styles (besides the few special editions) despite literally having every color of the rainbow at their disposal. The 2DS XL makes ZERO sense. If you don't want to use 3D just put the slider down. If you like the look of it than just make a 3DS XL in that style. It's all so confusing. And their pricing is laughably too expensive. I just want them to go away so their next iteration of a handheld only can be made.
I'd love for a smaller form factor Switch but with no joy cons, 720p OLED screen and great 3D. Maybe they'll announce one at E3 for sale Holiday 2018. I'll be all over it.
Then they only come out with Red, Black and Galaxy styles (besides the few special editions) despite literally having every color of the rainbow at their disposal. The 2DS XL makes ZERO sense. If you don't want to use 3D just put the slider down. If you like the look of it than just make a 3DS XL in that style. It's all so confusing. And their pricing is laughably too expensive. I just want them to go away so their next iteration of a handheld only can be made.
I'd love for a smaller form factor Switch but with no joy cons, 720p OLED screen and great 3D. Maybe they'll announce one at E3 for sale Holiday 2018. I'll be all over it.
Don't fucking tease me. The handful of times I played Breath of the Wild in portable mode all I could think of how breathtaking the game would be in 3D.
Sales on the 3DS family are higher this year than last. Why would they have any plans to wrap up something that is growing in sales?
FYI, regular 2DS has clarity, AFAIK.
You rightly mention the 2DS being the budget console, and then talk about death knells?
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So, the 2DS will become the new "budget" alternative for the Switch? It seems obvious that other regions will follow suit.
It's contingent on when Pokemon Switch hits. It it does indeed make Holiday 2018, that's the 3DS line's death knell.
It's contingent on when Pokemon Switch hits. It it does indeed make Holiday 2018, that's the 3DS line's death knell.