anyone use a 3ds?

[officiallyasimulator]

Hey guys, i have decided for christmas since most of the tech i want isnt released here yet, i will buy a 3ds+ one of the new pokemon games.

i already have a bunch of ds games so that isnt a problem yet. i can get the system itself in the box from a friend for $140. i probably wont use the 3d feature but i dont want a 2ds because it is super uncomfortable in my hands.

 

anyways, if you have one, comment on the experience with it.

[Katsu-K1L]

YES

FUCKING YESSSSS

POKEMON RUBY SAPPHIRE HYPE

FUCCCCCKING

GET IT

SELL UR SOUL IF YOU HAVE TOO

BECOME A WHORE IF YOU HAVE TOO

JUST

GET

A

3DS

[officiallyasimulator]

 

POKEMON RUBY SAPPHIRE HYPE

 

 

my thoughts exactly

[vengeancek70]

A friend of mine bought it to play pokemon x and y. He does regret buying it a little, because there aren't that many games.

So I wouldn't recommend buying it unless you really want to play certain games. Btw, $140 is a bit expensive for a used one, especially if he is your friend.

[ShadowCaptain]

Yeah the 3DS is great, I actually LIKE the 3d too

[officiallyasimulator]

. Btw, $140 is a bit expensive for a used one, 

it isnt used, its still sealed in the box

[vengeancek70]

it isnt used, its still sealed in the box

Oh, then it's a pretty good deal.

[UltraNeonGaming]

PSHHH, just build a PC for cheaper! -ThatGuy

[C_Mike]

Love my 3DS bought it for pokemon X & Y and Mario Kart 7. Occasionally use 3D, but overall its imho the best portable console.

[Antistatic12]

I don't use the 3D on my 3DS but the games are great. Pokemon, Smash and Zelda are great.
Lego ones a good too.

[ZiggyManSaad]

I love mine. Bought it X and Y. Ended up getting Link Between Worlds and Bravely Default as well. I don't regret it for a second. I haven't bought Ruby or Sapphire yet because I'm not sure if the wife is getting one for me for Xmas but I will be getting one of those.

[Geekazoid]

PSHHH, just build a PC for cheaper! -ThatGuy

Well $140 will only get you a PC from 15-20 years ago, so...

[Zambonie]

I don't have a 3DS, but I do have a DSIXL. My friend has a 3DS though, I play SSB on it most of the time, its a fun game

[Keel]

I have a 3DS, it sits on my bookshelf. Barely moves.

[EChondo]

I have a 2DS and my sister has a 3DSXL. They are solid devices, what else do you expect from Nintendo, but the software is really wonky.

 

I would highly recommend getting into the ecosystem, but don't buy games through the EShop because if I remember correctly the digital games are still tied to your hardware and not the account. So if your 3DS breaks you have to call up Nintendo and have them do a system transfer to copy the data over to a new 3DS. I'm only buying physical games from them until this is changed, which I'm pretty sure hasn't changed, but I could be wrong on this.

[officiallyasimulator]

I have a 2DS and my sister has a 3DSXL. They are solid devices, what else do you expect from Nintendo, but the software is really wonky.

 

I would highly recommend getting into the ecosystem, but don't buy games through the EShop because if I remember correctly the digital games are still tied to your hardware and not the account. So if your 3DS breaks you have to call up Nintendo and have them do a system transfer to copy the data over to a new 3DS. I'm only buying physical games from them until this is changed, which I'm pretty sure hasn't changed, but I could be wrong on this.

i only buy physical copies of AAA games because my internet is shite, and i like looking at a wall of boxes rather than a list. 

 

how do you find the shape of the 2ds?

[EChondo]

how do you find the shape of the 2ds?

Actually I'm finding it really comfortable and it fits my hands pretty good. I have large/long hands(about 8inches long), so my hands have a strong grip on it and my thumbs line up perfectly with the thumbstick and ABXY buttons. Personally I would love to see a 2DSXL version to get some more width/height to it, actually I'd love some thickness to it, but for the price and the 3D being gone(which I've never liked to begin with), it's perfect for me. The "wedge" shape is not perfect, but it's a nice shape for now.

 

But really get what you feel is comfortable. My sister and cousins prefer the large screens(they all have XL's), but the smaller screen to me is perfect. Plus I like to play when I'm going to bed so a smaller screen is a bit more ideal in that situation in my opinion.

 

Oh and take note that 3DS games can now get updates from the EShop, even if they are physical copies. They aren't that big of an update, but OR/AS already has a v1.1 update which will be required if you want to use online features. So if you're playing offline you'll be fine, but if you'll want to wonder/trade, battle, and streetpass people you'll need the update.

[officiallyasimulator]

Actually I'm finding it really comfortable and it fits my hands pretty good. I have large/long hands(about 8inches long), so my hands have a strong grip on it and my thumbs line up perfectly with the thumbstick and ABXY buttons. Personally I would love to see a 2DSXL version to get some more width/height to it, actually I'd love some thickness to it, but for the price and the 3D being gone(which I've never liked to begin with), it's perfect for me. The "wedge" shape is not perfect, but it's a nice shape for now.

 

But really get what you feel is comfortable. My sister and cousins prefer the large screens(they all have XL's), but the smaller screen to me is perfect. Plus I like to play when I'm going to bed so a smaller screen is a bit more ideal in that situation in my opinion.

 

Oh and take note that 3DS games can now get updates from the EShop, even if they are physical copies. They aren't that big of an update, but OR/AS already has a v1.1 update which will be required if you want to use online features. So if you're playing offline you'll be fine, but if you'll want to wonder/trade, battle, and streetpass people you'll need the update.

if the 2ds could be folded like a normal ds, i would buy the hell out of that thing

[shadowblitz3]

spent a lot of hours on Fire Emblem Awakening, best game on the system IMO. also check out resident evil revelations, kid icarus and bravely default

[felixbearpig]

i really like my 3ds.  ive had it since launch day and the $300 price tag.

 

lately the games i have been top notch

[Ceatra]

The 3DS is awesome, and the 3D effect is good too, but in some games, like Pilot Wings Resort the 3D effect is kinda disturbing. But I do totally recommend it 

[AlwaysFlexin]

My thoughts on the 3DS are... meh. My wife and I bought 2 of them randomly one day because she wanted to play Animal Crossing lol. It was fun for a while, especially in Tokyo because almost everyone has a 3DS over there, but after a while it got kind of boring. Haven't touched mine in months 

[jhen]

I been away from my PC for thanksgiving. 3ds has saved my life. Pokemon ruby, smash bros mainly but also hit up some old school gargoyle quest 2 and super c

[s4spencer]

A friend of mine bought it to play pokemon x and y. He does regret buying it a little, because there aren't that many games.

So I wouldn't recommend buying it unless you really want to play certain games. Btw, $140 is a bit expensive for a used one, especially if he is your friend.

Did pretty much the same. Bought it to get pokemon X. I play it a little, but hardly enough to warrant any kind of price tag. Makes me miss my PSP and SOCOM quite a bit though.

 

If the games coming out on it are your kind (people selling souls for pokemon, midnight lineup for super smash bros) then yea.

[snes]

He does regret buying it a little, because there aren't that many games.

Good one, lol. Almost didn't catch the sarcasm in your post.