The Nintendo 3DS Thread

CliffyBiro · 22 Jan 2011 at 14:26

Bah. Didn't realise ShopTo needed a contact number for hardware preorders. Waiting for that to be added before I can order the black one.

rp2000 · 22 Jan 2011 at 14:31

vonhelmet said:
Right, I've gone ahead and pre-ordered from ShopTo. I've gone for the black console and SSFIV. I was tempted by Ridge Racer, but given that I'll be buying MK3DS the next month, it didn't seem worthwhile.

Now to save up to actually pay for it...

Kreeeee said:
Same as me, but I've ordered pokemon black for the DS too.

Did you guys get bundles of some sort or just the consoles and games separately? Mate is considering getting one and shopto seem cheapest, so far.

rp2000

Kreeeee · 22 Jan 2011 at 14:35

I am getting a 15% discount at a supermarket because family work there. So I'm getting the system and games for £210-220 and a few days early.

Alexrose1uk · 22 Jan 2011 at 14:47

XPE said:
Any body got any thing from those sites before, how reliable are they ?

I've used Gamegears a couple of times, got some slightly rare games off them at reasonable prices (Tales of Vesperia on 360, only place that had it in stock new, and didnt charge full RRP either).

I'd use em again, I've never had reason to complain.

Vonhelmet · 22 Jan 2011 at 14:57

rp2000 said:
Did you guys get bundles of some sort or just the consoles and games separately? Mate is considering getting one and shopto seem cheapest, so far.

rp2000

Nah, just bought the two items as is. £230 for the two of them...

Sinny · 22 Jan 2011 at 15:44

K1LLSW1TCH said:
I just realised I pre-ordered this but haven't decided on a game yet. Yes, I said "a" game as in one, at 40 quid each I don't think I can afford 2.

I'm not too bothered, I'm getting £30 off the RRP so I'm not bothered if I get it a week or two later, I'm going to keep it for my birthday anyway.

K1LLSW1TCH · 22 Jan 2011 at 15:58

Sinny said:
I'm not too bothered, I'm getting £30 off the RRP so I'm not bothered if I get it a week or two later, I'm going to keep it for my birthday anyway.

Well at the rate I'm going I'll probably end up with a 3DS and no games.

Kreeeee · 22 Jan 2011 at 15:59

It's unusual for Nintendo not to have a "killer ap" at launch.

Sinny · 22 Jan 2011 at 16:08

Also I get this on my pre-order screen from shopto.

Thank you for your pre order.
There is no need to check out unless you wish to pay in advance, we have received your pre order.

Vonhelmet · 22 Jan 2011 at 16:09

Kreeeee said:
It's unusual for Nintendo not to have a "killer ap" at launch.

Aye, there's nothing there that obviously hugely benefits from 3D... No Mario or Mario Kart, no Metroid, none of the big series really.

Vonhelmet · 22 Jan 2011 at 16:10

Sinny said:
Also I get this on my pre-order screen from shopto.

Seems right, based on what people have said. You can pay now, or wait until it ships and they'll charge you then.

K1LLSW1TCH · 22 Jan 2011 at 16:17

Yeah I was just gonna ask everyone which game they'd be buying at launch. Atm for me it just looks like SSF4. I think that Resident Evil: The Mercenaries would be fun in short bursts, a proper handheld type game where you jump in and out but nothing more. If it's simply the Mercenaries mode from RE4 & 5 then I don't think it's worth anywhere near the RRP of a similar game with a proper single player story.

CliffyBiro · 22 Jan 2011 at 17:24

I'm just getting Pokemon.

Cavallino · 22 Jan 2011 at 17:35

Can anyone post links to a video of Pokemon on the 3DS please?

CliffyBiro · 22 Jan 2011 at 17:38

Cavallino said:
Can anyone post links to a video of Pokemon on the 3DS please?

There isn't one.

Black/White is a DS Title.

Sinny · 22 Jan 2011 at 17:42

So whats the Gen then, will DS games work in 3D mode or is it just standard 2D mode?

The Running Man · 22 Jan 2011 at 17:49

What the point of buying a 3ds for Pokemon? Save money and wait till the price drops as the launch rush finishes as Pokemon isn't 3d.

Sinny · 22 Jan 2011 at 17:53

Nickg said:
What the point of buying a 3ds for Pokemon? Save money and wait till the price drops as the launch rush finishes as Pokemon isn't 3d.

Because we want a 3DS anyway, I sold my DSi for £90 when the 3DS was only really known to people who sub'd to blogs.

It's not just for pokemon, but seeing as it's released near enough the same time as the 3DS you may as well.

I remember when you could buy a Nintendo console on release day with no pre-order, now you either pre order it asap or wait for what seems a lifetime.

I've always been a mega nintendo fanboy.

CliffyBiro · 22 Jan 2011 at 17:55

Nickg said:
What the point of buying a 3ds for Pokemon? Save money and wait till the price drops as the launch rush finishes as Pokemon isn't 3d.

Because the price of the 3DS isn't going to drop anytime soon after launch.

The Running Man · 22 Jan 2011 at 17:56

I meant why get a 3ds if your only getting Pokemon? That makes no sense.

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