Dae asks: Will you buy the New 3DS?

Sorry that I didn’t upload my Ice Bucket Challenge video last night. Seeing as I still had to edit it and upload it to Youtube, I didn’t have the time yesterday. But it will likely come today!

In the meantime, we’ll do this Dae asks so there’s at least some sense of activity. It’s the calm before the storm (of actual news) I guess. But one thing that did happen was the reveal of the New 3DS (XL), a totally enhanced edition of both 3DS and 3DS XL. They will retail for nearly the same price as the old ones and are intended to replace them, seeing as they don’t have drawbacks like previous new revisions had. The most interesting them about them (for me) are the included extra shoulder buttons and analog nub, so you can play Circle Pad Pro games without that bulky accessory. Of course, it includes increased CPU and GPU power, which means it can render slightly more powerful games and will also reveal Xenoblade as an exclusive. I know some of you aren’t hapy with this, out of fear you have to buy a New 3DS to be able to play any games, a sentiment that largely comes from not having the available funds to buy a new console, which is a fair opinion. But since I do, and since I believe Xenoblade couldn’t have happened without New 3DS, I’m quite happy with the power boost. I’m sure that most games will be Dual System like they were for DSi and that they just featured improved textures and/or framerate.

I will be buying mine when it gets released in, sadly, 2015. Also because I bought my 3DS at launch which means I’ll have it in my possession for four years before I buy a new one. It’s about time something new got released! But what about you? Will you buy one? Do you want one but you’re not sure if you have the money available? And if you’ll buy one, do you want the regular or the XL? The faceplates for the regular makes it harder dear for XL-lovers, since they would miss out on the customisation option.

I’m glad to hear your opinion in the comments! I’ll post my edited challenge later today in the comments as a featured comment.

Happy commenting,
Daedardus

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390 thoughts on “Dae asks: Will you buy the New 3DS?”

  1. I look forward to seeing your Ice Bucket Challenge Dae! As for whether or not I’ll purchase the N3DS, my answer is, YES!!! I knew it was a good thing I didn’t buy the 3DS XL!!! I only have my regular 3DS that I bought a few months after it was released in the U.S. I’m very careful with my stuff, and it’ll last for quite some time.

    I’ll buy the N3DS XL when an exclusive design is released for the Platinum Sequels!!! I’ll have to wait a lot longer until that happens. Maybe 2019.

    I freaking love Pokemon Platinum, and to have game console with a Platinum style to it would make my dreams come true!!! :’)

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  2. I have no reason to get in on launch.
    And I never liked Xenoblade so that’s a reason off the table.
    Maybe when they release a design I like, I’ll get that.
    Actually I do like the Monster Hunter design. But not enough to justify it with the bundle of a game that I don’t really care about.

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  3. I say I’m going to get the white 3ds new with some faceplates

    the higher CPU, white color and faceplates were things I couldn’t simply pass down

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  4. At the moment i am happy with my XY 3DS XL but were they to announce a really cool Limited Edition Zelda or Pokemon version i cant say i wouldn’t be tempted. This is a nice release and the stay same price point is a respectable move by Nintendo.

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  5. Hmmmmmm i don’t know, My XL is still holding strong (i even clean it 2 times a week)
    But i still need a hands on demonstration to consider buying
    The only thing that might make me buy it is because of that little c-stick (emphasis on little) But me giant thumbs might get in the way

    So i really don’t know

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  6. Yes I plan to buy the new 3DS for the changeable plates. I’ve had my limited edition Purple 3DS since June of last year, and it’s time to upgrade; specially if it’s going to fix the lag on XY/ORAS.

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  7. I have the funds and plan on buying it. Mainly because I typically get every Nintendo system, but I also like the new features it brings. I’ll be getting the New XL. The regular one is the worst handheld ever, boo. I hate my original 3DS

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  8. I treasure my Pikachu 3DSXL, but if they announce Z, gen 7, or Majora’s Mask 3D for the New 3DS only….I think I might have to sell it and upgrade. I’m hoping for a Pikachu plate at least to make the switch easier 😛

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  9. Yep, I plan on asking for it as a birthday gift or purchasing it with birthday funds, depending on the date of release. The black 3DS XL, if America doesn’t screw up again.

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  10. I’ve actually been thinking about amiibo tournaments. You train an amiibo as much as you can, customizing it’s special moves and improving it’s battle tactics and then having your amiibo fighting someone else’s as you watch from the sidelines. I could really see that becoming a thing. from ign boards

    it sounds pretty cool

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  11. I never actually noticed Mauville city’s revamped look O.O
    I’m hoping for a Neon, Night Life inspired Mauville. That’ll be cooooooool xD

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  12. I will probably end up buying it and keeping my 3DS as well, just for my collectors need in me (I have the GBC->DS)
    I mean the added extras that make it different from it’s predecessor will be certain for almost all games in the near future so it makes sense. Especially seeing as how Amiibo will have an impact on SBB/Mario Kart (maybe)/possibly Pokemon games (Rumble?) etc
    Whether I’ll get it at release is still something I’m debating. Depends on the price and how poor I am from being a Uni student

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  13. I’m so glad they’re just bumping up the systems and enhancing them. I definitely plan on getting one. Trade my XL in for that large, sexy one…. 😉 The only thing that I don’t like about it is the memory card. I just bought memory for my DS but now I will have to dish more money out for another 32GB just for a micro and to keep my games…

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  14. No, I will not be buying the new 3DS. I will only do so when I am forced to. If they also do this crap with the Wii U too I will be pissed because I literally just got it for Christmas. I really don’t care about processors or whatever small differences this “new” system has to offer. I only want to play Pokemon and AC.

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  15. I might, I might not.
    I dunno yet.
    Depends.
    If I need to, like my games coming out on it, then yes, if not then probably not.

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  16. So buying it ASAP. Just not sure whether to get a regular or XL. If they have a ORAS themed XL like all other gens of 3DS/DS and pokemon, I’ll get that.

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  17. OMG Dae’s face at the end, his like, I’m so done. Never doing this again. XD And i might get the new 3ds. Depends if we will get Sinnoh themed plates for the 3DS, if not then i will probably wait until Sinnoh themed 3DSes if we get them tho. So for now i will say MAYBE

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  18. So i finally got Earthbound for Wii U
    Not gonna lie, i haven’t done a real RPG in long time but i’m getting the hang of it

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  19. Hi my boo bees
    I’m hone from school and finished my HW
    I want this new N3DS but if they make one Hoenn themed I will totally (hopefully Rayquaza themed but Kyorge themed is good enough)
    But if I buy this the 3DS life span better be at least 4 more years until they make new handherd

    Anyway, anybody got a 5-6IV female bulletproof Impish Chespin with Spikes and Synthesis?
    I am willing to trade some 6IV pokemon

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  20. Everybody, bitchslap moving for me when you see him. He’s currently ignoring my Ice Bucket Challenge nomination. So be sure to remind him!

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  21. Well. I want a New 3DS. The upgrades are amazing. Still, I hope Nintendo does a trade-in deal that lowers the price for the system. I don’t want to play full price for the New 3DS. (Also, I was stuck on the old article for sometime.).

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  22. Apparently we are getting a Bayonetta 2 Direct on Thursday. Really, Nintendo? After a mind-boggling Japan-exclusive Direct you present the rest of us with this? It’s honestly about time we get some release date clarifications and surprise reveals for 2015. Whenever that happens, I imagine we’ll hear about that “remastered game” for Wii U.

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  23. Hi I’ve been around the community for awhile yet have never posted because I havent had the money for pokemon Y until now. #onlylikeayearlate anyways. You guys are a great community and I’d love to have any of you add me and help each other out 🙂 my fc is 2638-1912-0631. I would like very much the following if you guys have extras or something as I have nothing to give you really unless you ask. Protean Froakie (timid pref) Gunk Shot Drain Punch Toxicroak. (Jolly pref) drill run male beedrill or forretress or on escavalier. And any Aron. Thanks so much even if all you do is add me :))) – Lissandra

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  24. that second thumb stick has been something I’ve wanted since before the 3ds xl. Additionally the boost in speed should help with Pokemon Lag. But the icing on the cake is the switchable face covers, I’m actually opting for the smaller one just because of that ~

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