Nintendo 3DS

[CrowKenobi]

It looks like the only launch title I'll get is Lego Star Wars III (and Zelda when it releases).

[Hiroi Sekai]

Originally Posted by CrowKenobi

It looks like the only launch title I'll get is Lego Star Wars III (and Zelda when it releases).

It seems like different regions will be getting different launch games. Just wanting to make sure, but won't you be able to get Zelda on release day, sir?

All I know is that it comes out release day here.

[Shiroth]

Originally Posted by CrowKenobi

It looks like the only launch title I'll get is Lego Star Wars III

Is that just a re-release? I'm not sure because i've never played any of the Lego games properly.

[CrowKenobi]

Lego Star Wars III is an entirely new game: it's subtitle is "The Clone Wars."

Link to the official 3DS website (I don't know if it is different outside the US).

If Zelda is a launch title when I get my 3DS, then sold!

[Hiroi Sekai]

Originally Posted by CrowKenobi

Lego Star Wars III is an entirely new game: it's subtitle is "The Clone Wars."

Link to the official 3DS website (I don't know if it is different outside the US).

If Zelda is a launch title when I get my 3DS, then sold!

I received an e-Mail from Nintendo that claimed the games on the list will be launch titles; it seems like some of them say "Available 2011" now, so I'm not sure.

Sorry I can't be more certain.>.>

[Bonta Kun]

As far as I know Zelda is a summer release.

I would also recommend getting Lego Star Wars, the lego games are surprisingly good fun.

Altho I only get them when they are pre-owned, DS is the only system I like buying pre-owned games as cartridges have less things to go wrong with them.

Totally forgot about Kid Icarus and Star Fox 64, ones to look out for.

Also wondering what FF titles will be planned for 3DS or guess more to the point what JRPG titles we'll get.

[Shiroth]

Legend of Zelda: OOT remake is a June release for outside of Japan. No information regarding it being released in Japan have been said yet. Crazy, i know.

Regarding Kid Icarus, also played a demo of that last weekend and had such a blast with it. The 3D works so well along side the gameplay. I wish it was a launch game release!

[mangatron]

Say, I've done a little reading on Face Raiders, and not sure if there are other Gameboy Camera owners here, but it really reminded me of that Invaders game in the GB Camera. Glad to see that implemented again

[kyouray]

Originally Posted by mangatron

Say, I've done a little reading on Face Raiders, and not sure if there are other Gameboy Camera owners here, but it really reminded me of that Invaders game in the GB Camera. Glad to see that implemented again

I had one. It was sure fun to put real heads on minigames
I'm sure I will play a lot with camera games and Augmented Reality cards
However I don't know what launch title to buy yet. Pilotwings looks fun (I enjoyed it on SNES) but too short. Maybe Lego Star Wars which surprised me when I tried it last month. Otherwise I still have Pokemon White.

[Angelic Cross]

They should use these giant AR cards as ads for games.

[Benoit]

Looks like those fearing the 3DS' battery wasn't good enough were right: Cradled by inadequacy: the 3DS battery put to the test.

[SOGESNAKE]

Well, that's a tad unfortunate.


Though, I don't intend to play that many 3DS games to begin with for awhile, still got so many DS games themselves that need beating first~

[serenade_beta]

Originally Posted by Benoit

Looks like those fearing the 3DS' battery wasn't good enough were right: Cradled by inadequacy: the 3DS battery put to the test.

Not a problem at all. Rather, I feel it is fine if you got 2 hours.
In the first place, if you got so many hours to waste on a trip, take a nap or something... Come to think of it, it might help prevent some people from overplaying on long trips and inspire them to do other stuff.

[Shiroth]

Yeah 2/3 hours for a 3DS game isn't that bad. As long as it's not like that when playing just DS games, then i'm cool.

Speaking of that, seeing as though the 3DS is region locked, is it the same for the DS games? Just wondering because i have friends here who have US DS games, and shall be getting the 3DS this Friday.

[Kurosu]

Originally Posted by Shiroth

Yeah 2/3 hours for a 3DS game isn't that bad. As long as it's not like that when playing just DS games, then i'm cool.

Speaking of that, seeing as though the 3DS is region locked, is it the same for the DS games? Just wondering because i have friends here who have US DS games, and shall be getting the 3DS this Friday.

From what I hear, the system itself isn't region locked, just the games are. Seeing as DS games are from before that time it should work.

[Shiroth]

Originally Posted by Kurosu

From what I hear, the system itself isn't region locked, just the games are. Seeing as DS games are from before that time it should work.

Yeah that's what i thought, though just wanted to make sure. Thanks.

[Benoit]

The more often you have to recharge your battery, the faster it wears out and eventually dies. So yes, it is a problem.

Not everyone is comfortable with taking a nap in public. Especially if the long trip isn't on the same vehicle.

[Klashikari]

Whilst the battery might be some concern, I'm rather deeply affected by the 3D effect.
The console was available a bit during a belgian anime con this week end, and despite I don't have much issue with monitor screen / 3D in general (being able to get through hours of these), I just couldn't hold more than 10 minutes with the 3DS with its parameter to max with Super Monkey Ball.

My biggest gripe with this feature is that it takes some "concentration" to adapt yourself with the 3D. That would be fine if it was just when you are starting a game, but when you have to switch your focus on the bottom screen often (due to menus etc), it is just extremely tiresome for the eyes over few instances: it is just even more taxing your stamina, as you have to keep your concentration in check, forcing you to barely "gaze" at the bottom screen.
No idea if it is a generalized issue or if I'm just too sensitive to this, but I can't see myself playing this thing more than 30 minutes, unless other games aren't as eye screwing as SMB.

As for the console in hand, it isn't bad at all in term of size and weight. It doesn't look any more or less sturdy than a DS lite / DSi.

[Bonta Kun]

Originally Posted by Klashikari

Whilst the battery might be some concern, I'm rather deeply affected by the 3D effect.
The console was available a bit during a belgian anime con this week end, and despite I don't have much issue with monitor screen / 3D in general (being able to get through hours of these), I just couldn't hold more than 10 minutes with the 3DS with its parameter to max with Super Monkey Ball.

My biggest gripe with this feature is that it takes some "concentration" to adapt yourself with the 3D. That would be fine if it was just when you are starting a game, but when you have to switch your focus on the bottom screen often (due to menus etc), it is just extremely tiresome for the eyes over few instances: it is just even more taxing your stamina, as you have to keep your concentration in check, forcing you to barely "gaze" at the bottom screen.
No idea if it is a generalized issue or if I'm just too sensitive to this, but I can't see myself playing this thing more than 30 minutes, unless other games aren't as eye screwing as SMB.

As for the console in hand, it isn't bad at all in term of size and weight. It doesn't look any more or less sturdy than a DS lite / DSi.

Well I know for looking at a big screen tv it can vary for different people, some can't sit for more than 30 or so mins in front of a big tv(usually 40" & +) but others are fine for hours and same goes for 3D movies/TV as well.
I'm guessing same should apply to the 3DS as well, one of them things that varys from people to people.
I know I'll take some time getting used to, I only played it for a few mins and def needs some getting used to.

We can be glad theres a slider and not just a on and off button, it makes for getting a good balance for your own eyes instead of pre-set settings.

[Shiroth]

I've worn glasses all my life, so originally i thought i was going to have problems with the 3DS. I've been fine with 3D movies, and thankfully the same can be said for the 3DS after i played a couple of games on it. Now that was only for about 10 minutes each game, so i might have a few problems with playing a game for a long period of time, though keeping in mind the battery life, that may never happen. Saying that, my time on the handheld will probably be spent playing all the DS games i need to catch up on from the past 2/3 years.