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Yoorah wrote on 2013-08-28 23:36
Quote from Time;1141614:
Gameboy micro of this generation?
The Gameboy Micro was actually pretty cool.
This thing is a piece of crap.
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Claudia wrote on 2013-08-29 02:10
Quote from Yoorah;1141645:
The Gameboy Micro was actually pretty cool.
This thing is a piece of crap.
Finally, someone else that liked the Micro! I never got mine, but always wanted it...
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Sinned wrote on 2013-08-29 02:22
Quote from Claudia;1141459:
True, but when it came out I couldn't really justify the price
Go for a 3DS XL when it's on sale. Lowest it's been is like $160 so far, but the 3d slide can get lodged in place so it's off without accidently sliding it so it turns on.
Plus 3DS has a good library now :v
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Valkyrio wrote on 2013-08-29 03:38
This is being aimed at kids, is meant to be a more durable than the 3DS, and some people like buying new things, so they wouldn't opt for the refurbished.
It's not like they expect current 3DS owners to buy this.
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Kurayami wrote on 2013-08-29 05:22
Still waiting for a 3DS XL that isnt a solid color, think the west only has 2 or 3 special colored ones and not the good looking ones.
Meanwhile in Japan..
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RicochetOrange wrote on 2013-08-29 06:08
Quote from Compass;1141421:
Should just note out if you want to buy a 3DS cheaper check the Nintendo Online Store.
They have the Aqua Blue and Midnight Purple 3DS for $119.99
They come with 2GB SD cards, but you can buy about an 8GB for about $10
Better than buying a 2DS.
Those are refurb, not new, if it makes a difference.
As far as the system itself, I say its a good move. Removes a pretty useless, irritating, and potentially dangerous feature, and cuts the price compared to other models (new).
Admittedly, I do think it looks kinda cool. If I didn't want the larger screen size of the XL I would definitely go for that instead of the original 3DS.
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Lan wrote on 2013-08-29 06:16
Cheaper
No Hinges so harder to break
Directly stated to be made for young ones
No 3D which is "harmful" for those under 7
Comes out same day as Pokemon X/Y
Yep.
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Elleanior wrote on 2013-08-29 13:32
In other news, the price of the Wii U has been dropped by $50. :glare:
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Kingofrunes wrote on 2013-08-29 14:32
I'll pass on this, I enjoy my 3DS as is.
It's a risky move, let's see if it pays off.
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KomeijiSatori wrote on 2013-08-29 15:49
I like it because both my DS and 3DS have broken hinges and it's really annoying. Though this does give the 2DS a little problem with mobility, you can't just fold it and put it in your pocket, it is directed more towards the younger players with parents that don't want to buy a new system just because of a stupid hinge.
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Murasaki wrote on 2013-08-29 16:28
Quote from Kingofrunes;1141862:
I'll pass on this, I enjoy my 3DS as is.
It's a risky move, let's see if it pays off.
I don't think it's aimed at people like us in the first place. It's more for little kids and parents who don't want their little ones breaking the thing. My cousin broke one of his by folding it back too far, constantly.
As for the pocket issue...
I'm a girl. My pockets can barely fit anything in the first place. lol ;;
Pretty sure kids will just put them in a backpack or something.
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Yoorah wrote on 2013-08-29 16:52
The girl class has access to purse-type equipment, so regular portable would actually be of use there. This thing, not so much. But yeah, it was pretty obvious that this is aimed at younger children.
It's just disappointing to me because I'm interested in hardware in general. Was hoping they'd release an improved 3DS, something along the lines of a Lite version. But instead they randomly announce this! Oh well. xd
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Mentosftw wrote on 2013-08-29 17:35
Shoulda called it the gameboy something.
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Kingofrunes wrote on 2013-08-29 20:28
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Enough Said.
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Space Pirate Nithiel wrote on 2013-08-29 20:49
Honestly this is no less portable than a tablet and people take those everywhere so I don't see the problem. I cant remember the last time I stuck anything but my phone, wallet and keys in a pocket anyway.