The Nintendo 3DS Thread

[Cure]

Originally Posted by Galactus

Question to anyone who's played a regular DS game on this system. Does the analog stick/circle pad work as an alternate D Pad? Mario 64 DS would be perfect if it had that as a control.

I've only played Pokemon Black/Soulsilver on it, and since those have grid based movements I stuck with the D pad.

[Peanut]

Originally Posted by Cure

I've only played Pokemon Black/Soulsilver on it, and since those have grid based movements I stuck with the D pad.

Way to not answer the question at all. You could have just turned the thing on and checked.

[Cure]

Ah, I misunderstood. Yeah, you can use it for DS games. Lolz.

[Storm Eagle]

Originally Posted by Archon_Turtle

My only major gripe so far is that when you are playing standard DS titles on it, it is pretty clear that the 3D screen is a lower resolution than the original DS screens. You can run DS games in their native res, but it looks really odd.

I've seen a complaint about that. I guess I won't be packing up my DSlite even after getting a 3DS.

[Barkworm]

I noticed that there are many, many 3DS lying around in stores and some (amazon among others) have dropped the price from 250 to 220 Euros. Hmm...

[TheCanadiandrome]

Originally Posted by Barkworm

I noticed that there are many, many 3DS lying around in stores and some (amazon among others) have dropped the price from 250 to 220 Euros. Hmm...

ouch! in that case, it's likely to see a price drop in NA before long perhaps

[JameO]

Originally Posted by Turo602

I'm still waiting for my 3DS and my Super Street Fighter IV 3D to arrive. I got to play my brother's though. The 3D wasn't what I expected but who cares because it's just a fun gimmick to test every now and then but it's the games that matter most. So far I'm getting me SSFIV3D, and can't wait to hear more about and get...

Resident Evil Revelations
Resident Evil Mercenaries 3D
The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time 3D
Super Mario 3DS
Mario Kart 3D
Kid Icarus Uprising
Splinter Cell Chaos Theory
Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater Naked Sample
Saint's Row Drive By
Assassin's Creed Lost Legacy
Blood Rayne the Shroud
Sonic Project
Batman Project

What were you expecting regarding the 3D? Just interested on what you were wanting out of it.

[Candy Kappa]

Originally Posted by JameO

What were you expecting regarding the 3D? Just interested on what you were wanting out of it.

nothing less then a perfect hologram projector

[Sergio517]

Originally Posted by JameO

What were you expecting regarding the 3D? Just interested on what you were wanting out of it.

Like me, he assumed that the 3D effect would be like watching a 3D movie. Ever watch a 3D movie in theaters and watch the images come right to your face? My brother and I both assumed it would be the same thing here. That's not the case though.

By the way, I purchased my 3DS on the day of release. Very happy with it and Street Fighter IV 3D. I'll play my DS games on it until some more quality games come out. Resident Evil is enough to warrant a purchase from me. Mario and Zelda games are also a must.

[Storm Eagle]

Originally Posted by Sergio517

Like me, he assumed that the 3D effect would be like watching a 3D movie. Ever watch a 3D movie in theaters and watch the images come right to your face? My brother and I both assumed it would be the same thing here. That's not the case though.

That's probably a good thing though.

Yesterday I played a demo of Pilotwings Resort at a Best Buy with the 3D cranked up all the way, and didn't feel even a hint of a headache coming afterward.

[JameO]

Originally Posted by Sergio517

Like me, he assumed that the 3D effect would be like watching a 3D movie. Ever watch a 3D movie in theaters and watch the images come right to your face? My brother and I both assumed it would be the same thing here. That's not the case though.

By the way, I purchased my 3DS on the day of release. Very happy with it and Street Fighter IV 3D. I'll play my DS games on it until some more quality games come out. Resident Evil is enough to warrant a purchase from me. Mario and Zelda games are also a must.

Oh I see. I never expected that but can see where you could get the thought. But still I am impressed with the hardware. That music video demo with the dogs was pretty cool.

[Sergio517]

It's all for the best though. I'm quite happy with the 3DS. I played Street Fighter IV 3D on it for a while and didn't get dizzy at all. Regardless of the 3D, it's still a heck of a portable even if you opt to turn off the 3D. You don't HAVE to play in 3D all the time which is a plus.

[Ninja Turtles 25 Years]

Last time I went to Best Buy, I tried it out myself. When I switched to 3D mode, it hurt my eyes. I don't like hand-helds, but because Resident Evil games are now going to it, I'll have to. Unless if Capcom decides to release them to either the Wii or PS3 by the time I save up for the system plus both games.

To Capcom: If you want it for the hand-held go ahead and make those in the hand-held community happy, but also release it to the PS3 and Wii to make the console people happy. Everybody's happy with their own way.

[Ninjinister]

I played around a bit with a 3DS that belongs to a co-worker, and it wasn't as bad as my time with the kiosk version. I think it might have been the angle the system was mounted that made it unbearable to me.

I just found out all of the previous bosses are unlockable in Dead or Alive Paradise, so there's one more minuscule nugget of enticement for me there.

[ThirdMarioBro]

I found initial awkwardness with the 3D effect, but after a day, my eyes fully adjusted. Now it feels totally natural.

[TheCanadiandrome]

with so many mixed reviews, i'm just better off trying one myself

[Peanut]

Originally Posted by TMNT_Canadian

with so many mixed reviews, i'm just better off trying one myself

This should always be your immediate course of action when it comes to ALL video games.

[TheCanadiandrome]

yes that is true. but i do take opinions/reviews from others seriously when it comes to video games

[Sergio517]

Originally Posted by TMNT_Canadian

yes that is true. but i do take opinions/reviews from others seriously when it comes to video games

While I understand your logic, trust me, I also look toward reviews and opinions, but their experience may not be the same as yours in some cases. Almost like that saying goes, "If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself." Same applies here. If you want to know if you'll like something, you have to try it yourself.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Originally Posted by Sergio517

While I understand your logic, trust me, I also look toward reviews and opinions, but their experience may not be the same as yours in some cases. Almost like that saying goes, "If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself." Same applies here. If you want to know if you'll like something, you have to try it yourself.

this is true. i'm seriously thinkin of gettin one. but just not right away