Yes it’s real! I’m not kidding! Where do I start.. Hoo boy, this is certainly one of those times where you have to check the calendar to make sure it isn’t April 1st. Seriously though, where do I begin with this thing?
Aside from the obvious admission that 3D technology (which was all the rage ever since Avatar came along!) is a load of bollocks simple cool feature that isn’t what most gamers care about, they designed the device with a slew of strange decisions:
1. No clamshell design.
2. The screens are the same size as the original 3DS.
3. Mono speaker only.
I mean just look at this thing:
According to USgamer, it’s actually a single screen with a bezel stuck between. This information in itself might fuel speculation on Nintendo’s next portable console design.
At the very least they dropped the price to only $130, a perfect combination with the release of Pokemon to sell massive quantities of the system to children and fools. Good luck carrying it in your pocket. Launches October 12th.
Source:
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Well 3D is not meant for children, and the design is obviously more sturdy than the 3DS, mainly the lack of a hinge to snap. Seems to me this is obviously aimed at kids. With the price cut it may be worth it for a lot of people.
insanity is right. I’d never buy any portable console though 😛
You really do miss out on some great games then Atrum….
This also seems like a decent way for adults uninterested or unable to use 3D and unwilling to pay the premium for 3D to be able to more affordably be able to play 3DS games.
Most of them aren’t my cup of tea. The ones that are, I have played 😉 If companies want my money they should release them on other platforms.
It is harder as an adult, but as a kid. Fucking Gameboy was the greatest. Didn’t have my own system/TV so I couldn’t play often, handhelds really fixed that, and on trips. Now I still enjoy the games, but hardly play unless I’m not driving (rare) or just chilling at someone elses place for a bit.
The biggest draw honestly is that at any time I can close my 3DS and whatever I’m playing will sleep. Hell, some console games still won’t let you pause cutscenes and I just can’t guarantee I’ll have the time to invest in certain games. (RPGs).
You like console RPG’s? 3DS is where it’s at man!
I just hope Shin Megami Tensei comes to UK eventually.