3DS vs. 'New 3DS'

[79wjd]

Is there any worthwhile changes to the 'new 3ds' that would make it a bad choice to buy the original 3DS? 

[Maverick5500]

yes there is

 

the new 3d mode is awesome, it is so much better than the old model and the cpu is clocked faster

 

the differences are covered extensively on youtube

[Firestorm]

This is a good comparison

[Kobathor]

The new 3DS has a better screen, better 3D, more processing power, better battery, more buttons.. It's what the original 3DS should've been. Also, games are starting to come out that will be New 3DS only, so it'll last longer. If you don't have a 3DS at all, getting a new one would be great. 

 

They're also lighter. And the (still crappy) cameras are a bit less horrible. 

[Unhelpful]

 

And if you are willing to shell out an extra $80 you can get a brand new unopened Majora's Mask edition one like I did

[79wjd]

yes there is

 

the new 3d mode is awesome, it is so much better than the old model and the cpu is clocked faster

 

the differences are covered extensively on youtube

I don't think I'd care about 3D anyway. 

 

The new 3DS has a better screen, better 3D, more processing power, better battery, more buttons.. It's what the original 3DS should've been. Also, games are starting to come out that will be New 3DS only, so it'll last longer. If you don't have a 3DS at all, getting a new one would be great. 

 

They're also lighter. And the (still crappy) cameras are a bit less horrible. 

I don't have a 3DS (or anything since the Gameboy Advance SP). I don't think I'd really care about 3D. The biggest/only concern would be lack of game support going forward, but considering how poor Nintendo distinguishes between the two (3ds vs. 'new 3ds') I can't imagine that they would allow games to be marketed (confusingly) for one and not the other. 

 

The only reason I'm considering a 3DS is because I might be able to get one for half the cost of a 'new 3ds'.

 

This is a good comparison

[PlayStation 2]

New 3DS has an improved CPU, somehow much better loading times, better functioning 3D that tracks your head position, native Circle Pad Pro support, and better cameras, among other features.

[Kobathor]

I don't think I'd care about 3D anyway. 

 

I don't have a 3DS (or anything since the Gameboy Advance SP). I don't think I'd really care about 3D. The biggest/only concern would be lack of game support going forward, but considering how poor Nintendo distinguishes between the two (3ds vs. 'new 3ds') I can't imagine that they would allow games to be marketed (confusingly) for one and not the other. 

 

The only reason I'm considering a 3DS is because I might be able to get one for half the cost of a 'new 3ds'.

Well, since my brother upgraded, he says the new 3DS is far superior, and it's a good buy. The little nipple thing on the right is useful in even older games, the extra buttons are utilized well- the home control buttons are better, ect. If you have the funds, and want it, I'd recommend a new one. 

[Suika]

Depends on the price difference. I got one over my old 3DS XL (because limited edition Majora's Mask New 3DS is why) and the only difference that makes me love it over the original is the significantly louder speakers. New 3D mode is also significantly improved but, come on, nobody buys a 3DS for the 3D feature.

[cynicaldriver]

I don't think I'd care about 3D anyway. 

 

I don't have a 3DS (or anything since the Gameboy Advance SP). I don't think I'd really care about 3D. The biggest/only concern would be lack of game support going forward, but considering how poor Nintendo distinguishes between the two (3ds vs. 'new 3ds') I can't imagine that they would allow games to be marketed (confusingly) for one and not the other. 

 

The only reason I'm considering a 3DS is because I might be able to get one for half the cost of a 'new 3ds'.

Actually... Nintendo has done this with almost every single system upgrade on their mobile platforms, going all the way back to the Gameboy/Gameboy Pocket and the Gameboy Color. They like making things backwards compatible, but not the other way around. So, new games will likely require a New 3DS, even if they don't really need the extra processing power. I would highly recommend getting the new one, because at least then you know you should be able to get two or three years decent game support out of it before they upgrade again.

 

Also... Amiibo support is only on the new one. So if you're looking for that, then you're out of luck on the old ones.

[Alir]

I think everyone has already summed it up nicely. Suffice it to say the new one is better.

 

If you only want to play the older 3ds games that don't require the c stick and you don't want 3d, get the 3ds. Otherwise, get the new 3ds.

 

I honestly have the old 3ds as I don't have enough money for the new one. However it is worth it! The main thing that attracts me to the new 3ds is the improved 3d.

 

If you don't know the difference in the 3d, the new 3ds has two cameras that track your eyes and depending on where you are looking at the new 3ds from, the direction of the 3d would change. Basically ensuring the 3d doesn't shimmer and there is no bleeding. The old 3ds suffers from this!

[Unhelpful]

limited edition Majora's Mask New 3DS is why

fukken represent!

[SkywardKkalox]

Also, if you buy the NEW 3DS you will need to buy the charger seperately, it's not included with the console.

[rjfaber91]

Am I the only one who clicked on this title expecting the thread to be about 3DS Max?

[Suika]

fukken represent!

Every other 3DS is garbage compared to this, I'm so glad I bought it, lmao

[Sanctuary2808]

new 3DS:

Better CPU (Quad-core, original had a Dual-core).

Better coprocessor (4x, compared to 2x of the original).

Double the RAM (256MB, compared to 128MB of the original).

Overall just a faster and smoother experience, even more so if you install homebrew (check gbatemp), which also allows you to utilise the faster CPU with older 3DS games (FPS improvements with Pokemon, anyone?). As well as emulators (which perform better on the n3DS).

Sadly Nintendo didn't give you the option of utilising the new specs on old 3DS games, which is why I mentioned homebrew.

[Alir]

new 3DS:

Better CPU (Quad-core, original had a Dual-core).

Better coprocessor (4x, compared to 2x of the original).

Double the RAM (256MB, compared to 128MB of the original).

Overall just a faster and smoother experience, even more so if you install homebrew (check gbatemp), which also allows you to utilise the faster CPU with older 3DS games (FPS improvements with Pokemon, anyone?). As well as emulators (which perform better on the n3DS).

Sadly Nintendo didn't give you the option of utilising the new specs on old 3DS games, which is why I mentioned homebrew.

 

What is homebrew?

[AlTech]

Is there any worthwhile changes to the 'new 3ds' that would make it a bad choice to buy the original 3DS? 

Loads of extra performance. Extra battery life. Better screen which actually makes 3D no longer a gimmick. 

[minibois]

Are you comparing the regular sized old 3DS vs. the new regullar sized NEW 3DS?

I would not buy the original 3DS now. Bad battery life, the top screen gets damaged by the bottom screen, the ABXY buttons are not really good, the power button position is kinda annoying, the stylus is in the worst position ever and with the NEW 3DS you will be able to play all games the normal 3DS can play and more. And you also have a second circle pad (little version though) in case more games will use it. Amiibo support too.

[TW1ST3R]

Everyone's summed it up nicely, the newer one is much better than the older one.  However I will add that whichever one you opt for go for the XL model.  The smaller model is uncomfortable to hold and feels cheap (well the old one anyway, not sure if they fixed that with the new one) whereas the XL is more comfortable to use, feels more premium and the larger screen is much more enjoyable.

 

However if there is a significant difference in price, the old 3DS XL is not a bad deal at all - far better than the old standard size.

[Alir]

Everyone's summed it up nicely, the newer one is much better than the older one.  However I will add that whichever one you opt for go for the XL model.  The smaller model is uncomfortable to hold and feels cheap (well the old one anyway, not sure if they fixed that with the new one) whereas the XL is more comfortable to use, feels more premium and the larger screen is much more enjoyable.

 

However if there is a significant difference in price, the old 3DS XL is not a bad deal at all - far better than the old standard size.

 

I have used the new 3ds standard edition. Found it is the perfect size. I don't think there is a need for the xl anymore. Only for those who are REALLY desperate. Both screens have the same number of pixels anyways and it's not like the pixels on the standard 3ds model are really small anyways

[TW1ST3R]

I have used the new 3ds standard edition. Found it is the perfect size. I don't think there is a need for the xl anymore. Only for those who are REALLY desperate. Both screens have the same number of pixels anyways and it's not like the pixels on the standard 3ds model are really small anyways

Eh to each his own. As long as the new one is more comfortable and better built than the old one it doesn't really matter. The old one was horrid with its boxy edges and cheap construction.

[Alir]

Eh to each his own. As long as the new one is more comfortable and better built than the old one it doesn't really matter. The old one was horrid with its boxy edges and cheap construction.

 

I agree.

 

I forgot to say the new one is REALLY solid. Nicely built and better yet, the screen is bigger but just small enough to still make it portable