The 3DS Information/Discussion Thread

[Legendary Silke]

Anyone here with a Japanese 3DS and Super Mario 3D Land? From reports on the Internet, it does add game invites in the Friend List. Can anyone confirm it?

If true, then... boy, did you thought that the invites stopped at Mario Kart with an installed app only, right? Looking forward to future online-enabled 3DS games, then! :)

 

[Skuntank]

[SIZE="a"]Hmm, I'm curious about a background, is there a wayto add a background, if not, would they be able to add it into a wifi update?[/SIZE]

 

[Volcanix769]

Is the 3DS completely safe?

Don't flame me for this stupid question. I'm getting one in Christmas, and that I'm getting a Flaming Red 3DS, and that I heard how the 3D gave people headaches, even for the ones over 6 years old. If you have a 3DS, and if you know a lot of stuff about it, can you tell me if the 3DS is safe to have. And don't lock this, I need an answer.

 

[Dawn]

The 3DS is about as safe as you can get. I honestly found Nintendo's technology to be noticeably easier on the eyes compared to the traditional 3D you see in movie theaters. Now, headaches caused by 3D images are caused by eye strain. They are not dangerous so long as you do not completely ignore them in favor of staring at the screen all day. If you feel yourself getting a headache simply take a break for a bit. If you really hate taking breaks, the 3DS has a switch on it that can adjust the intensity of the 3D effect and even turn it off, allowing you to take it a bit easier on your eyes at any time.

I repeat, the 3DS is not dangerous and staring at any screen, 3D or not, will give you a headache after a time. 3D screens merely tend to cause it to happen slightly more quickly than usual, and this is not.particularly "dangerous". l3

 

[Volcanix769]

The 3DS is about as safe as you can get. I honestly found Nintendo's technology to be noticeably easier on the eyes compared to the traditional 3D you see in movie theaters. Now, headaches caused by 3D images are caused by eye strain. They are not dangerous so long as you do not completely ignore them in favor of staring at the screen all day. If you feel yourself getting a headache simply take a break for a bit. If you really hate taking breaks, the 3DS has a switch on it that can adjust the intensity of the 3D effect and even turn it off, allowing you to take it a bit easier on your eyes at any time.

I repeat, the 3DS is not dangerous and staring at any screen, 3D or not, will give you a headache after a time. 3D screens merely tend to cause it to happen slightly more quickly than usual, and this is not.particularly "dangerous". l3

I hope. Thanks. So like no matter of it being third or second dimensional, headaches still occur?

 

[Volcanix769]

Well, it varies from person to person, but the recommended age is 7 or older for 3D mode. But, if it bothers you (like a mild headache) you can just switch off the 3D for a while. It's completely safe for anyone to use.

It even gives me a mild headache if I play too late or for way too long.

I get headaches 2-4 times each month by something, so is it bad?

 

[Phoenix_Wright]

I don't use the 3D feature too much but when I do, it doesn't hurt me at all. It depends how much you use it, I suppose but it is not exactly "dangerous".

 

[Captain Fabio]

Volcanix769, there is a perfectly good 3DS thread available here to post in, please have a look around next time.​

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[Pyrax]

Am I the only one without a 3DS who's not at all worried about whether or not they'll run out of the Zelda 3DS by December?
For example, if I remember correctly (this was four years ago), the limited edition Phantom Hourglass DS Lite wasn't sold out in my local GAME until around 2 weeks after it was released.

Of course, not all shops are the same, but the consumers' tastes are a factor in sales (am I right?).

 

[Legendary Silke]

Am I the only one without a 3DS who's not at all worried about whether or not they'll run out of the Zelda 3DS by December?
For example, if I remember correctly (this was four years ago), the limited edition Phantom Hourglass DS Lite wasn't sold out in my local GAME until around 2 weeks after it was released.

Of course, not all shops are the same, but the consumers' tastes are a factor in sales (am I right?).

I think, but there's one thing for sure - bundles = raised sales, at least for the duration of the week, sometimes even more. It's been like that for a long time. Same thing with colours. But colours won't run out most of the time...

Now I'm browsing the eShop again. Metroid II doesn't interest me. Planning to buy Pushmo when it comes out. If I'm calculating things right, I should have enough cash to buy that and... um, a Dreamworks video off the shop. Which video, or should I use it for something else?

 

[~Ryukaa]

I personally wouldn't get the video. Seems pretty gimmicky to me. xD;
Just keep your eMoney, and save it for something better.
I think you'd get bored of the video in a day or two. o3o

 

[Legendary Silke]

Actually, I'll just plan ahead from now on. I think I'll just chuck in more credit this Christmas.

 

[Jarred0809]

Does anyone here have Resident Evil: The Mercenaries? I can't beat it alone.

 

[Captain Fabio]

I am interested, a while down the line now since the release and I want to know, how is everyone finding it? Do you use it at all? What is the most interesting/disappointing aspect of it?​

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[darkpokeball]

Does anyone here have Resident Evil: The Mercenaries? I can't beat it alone.

I have it. I'm stuck on the big dragon in the 3rd set of missions. Where are you currently?

 

[Trance and Moss]

I'm waiting for a revised version of the 3ds.

 

[~Ryukaa]

I am interested, a while down the line now since the release and I want to know, how is everyone finding it? Do you use it at all? What is the most interesting/disappointing aspect of it?​

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You mean the 3DS itself, Will? xD;
Well, I just got mine a few months ago. (back in august)
I've been using it daily. It's my alarm clock, and also my MP3 player when I'm travelling to places. The only thing I've been disappointed by is the fact that it can't play WAV files, but other than that I'm not really fussed about it. xDD;;
I loved Streetpass to death, and I can't wait for the sequel. :DD

...I also have yet to try AR games. /kill'd

Has anybody else been playing Tales of the Abyss? :o

 

[Trance and Moss]

I think it was confirmed that there won't be a revised version. If that's the case, you'd be wasting your time.

If so, I'll get it by the time it has a large handful of attractive games, or essentially, when the regular DS games stop being developed, and I am forced to get a 3ds.

Are you sure they said they arent gonna make another? I mean there were 3/4 versions of the ds...and the 3ds has some room for improvement.

 

[Trance and Moss]

Here is the proof.

I do want to pick up some of these games though. A friend is getting me 3D Land and I want Mario Kart 7. That game looks really fun.

Thanks for the link. That does confirm there shouldnt be a new version of the 3ds soon, but even in that article it says not to rule out the possibility of a new version in the future.

That reminds me, the guy that made pokemon bw said there are no plans for a grey (or third) version, yet i still see people on this forum talking about expecting a 3rd game.

In anycase i'll probably get a 3ds when a main story pokemon is released that is only playable on it.

 

[bobandbill]

Thanks for the link. That does confirm there shouldnt be a new version of the 3ds soon, but even in that article it says not to rule out the possibility of a new version in the future.

That reminds me, the guy that made pokemon bw said there are no plans for a grey (or third) version, yet i still see people on this forum talking about expecting a 3rd game.

In anycase i'll probably get a 3ds when a main story pokemon is released that is only playable on it.

I think the only thing you can take from that article is that there is no plan for a new version of the 3DS... for the time being. Maybe in a few years, but if they're happy with it now there's no reason for them to make a new one.

It's also marketing - they won't say 'maybe we'll make one in x years' - they want people to buy the 3DS now, not wait for something that may happen. That's the same with the interview about the third version of BW - they were asked when BW was soon to be released so it would be silly for them to say 'yeah, we'll make a better version of this game in a year or two'. Basically - both may happen but not for a good while, if at all.