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Blotto_Otter posted:What "thing" are you referring to, because it is not obvious to me what you mean by this WSJ reports new Switch model in 2018, president denies in 2019, WSJ reports on 2 Switch models in 2019, _ _ _ _. But if we're talking reasons why it doesn't make sense, a smaller model would make text in games like Breath of the Wild unreadable, compatibility with joy-con games impossible, joy-con sales impossible, seems more expensive And as for a powerhouse Switch, historically the closest thing we have to this concept was the New 3DS, and it really didn't offer anything other than SNES VC. You can count on two hands the amount of games were exclusive or were affected by the upgrade—was popular, but hardly integral. Don't think it would leave much of an impression to just release a Switch that looks the exact same on the outside but different internals, and they won't ditch the current joy-con to change the form factor or to incapacitate LABO Need pictures or evidence to consider this a possibility Spellman fucked around with this message at 23:05 on Mar 27, 2019 |
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Spellman posted:WSJ reports new Switch model in 2018, president denies in 2019, WSJ reports on 2 Switch models in 2019, _ _ _ _. Nintendo denies in 2020. WSJ reports 4 new Switch models in 2020, _ _ _
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Nikkei reports on 3DS “XL” rumors June 2012; Nintendo denies Nikkei rumors June 2012; Nintendo announces 3DS XL June 2012; Nintendo ships July 2012 Nintendo has an actual record of denying rumors even when a product announcement is imminent, because they should deny such rumors even if they’re true - it’s very bad business to announce a direct replacement or alternative for a well-selling product until you have that replacement ready to ship. The 3DS XL and the New 3DS both went from announced to shipping in less than two months. Personally I think there’s something to the rumors, because there are multiple reputable outlets reporting them, and because both proposed models seem like the kind of thing Nintendo’s done in the past with considerable success. Nintendo’s had a handheld offering at a (relatively) affordable price ever since the Game Boy came out, and with 3DS sales finally plummeting, it makes sense that they want something new and kid-friendly at a lower price point. As for the hypothetical premium model, all of your criticisms of the New 3DS are fair... but while you’re discussing those criticisms from the point of view of a 3DS owner, someone in a Nintendo boardroom is frantically stabbing their finger at a chart showing how many tens of millions of units every variant of the DS and 3DS sold.
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Detective No. 27 posted:Nintendo denies in 2020. WSJ reports 4 new Switch models in 2020, _ _ _ Dinosaurs eat man, woman inherits the earth
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Blotto_Otter posted:As for the hypothetical premium model, all of your criticisms of the New 3DS are fair... but while you’re discussing those criticisms from the point of view of a 3DS owner, someone in a Nintendo boardroom is frantically stabbing their finger at a chart showing how many tens of millions of units every variant of the DS and 3DS sold. At half the price of the basic Switch model.
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I kept forgetting to post. But today was the 8th anniversary of the release of the 3DS. I love my dead gay handheld.
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Switch chat is hereby banned from this hallowed thread
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Has anyone had this problem? My 3DS freezes when I tap or put pressure on the back panel near the card slot. It happens with and without a game in the slot and I have to do a hard reset when it happens. Anyone familiar with this problem or know what to do about it? Trying to see if I can do something before I send it in to Nintendo and spend to get it fixed.
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40-Degree Day posted:Has anyone had this problem? My 3DS freezes when I tap or put pressure on the back panel near the card slot. It happens with and without a game in the slot and I have to do a hard reset when it happens. Anyone familiar with this problem or know what to do about it? Trying to see if I can do something before I send it in to Nintendo and spend to get it fixed. Haven’t had that issue but it sounds like a weird bespoke hardware problem (like “solder coming loose enough that the pressure is causing something to disconnect”) so unless you’re real comfortable with disassembling stuff that’s probably gonna be a send-in and they’ll replace the system board/entire system kind of thing
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Slightly off topic but there really isn't a general Nintendo thread so: I have lost my DS Lite charger. Are any of the third party options not absolute garbage/will brick my system or should I continue my hunt for a licensed charger? Not too big of a deal since I have two GBA SPs and a DSi and a few 3DSes but I really like the form factor of the DS Lite.
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Most 3rd party charging options are gonna be fine as long as it’s not like $2 or something. I have a USB to 3DS/DS/SP(!!) charger that I got from gamestop, Best Buy sells one sans SP attachment on their online store.
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notthegoatseguy posted:Slightly off topic but there really isn't a general Nintendo thread so: Your DS Lite is compatible with the 3DS charger. All of the DS's are.
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Neddy Seagoon posted:Your DS Lite is compatible with the 3DS charger. All of the DS's are. It's not, actually. The DSi has the same charger port as the 3DS, and the GBA SP has the same charger as the DS Phat, but the DS Lite's charger is unique to itself.
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ZarquonHigardi posted:It's not, actually. The DSi has the same charger port as the 3DS, and the GBA SP has the same charger as the DS Phat, but the DS Lite's charger is unique to itself. Huh, my bad. I was told otherwise by a quick google.
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 I can tell you my USA DS Lite is not compatible with my USA 3DS charger, nor vice versa. The 3DS charging port is taller and thinner than the Lite's, which means neither charger fits in the other's port on the consoles. IIRC, the chargers for the DS and the Light are the same, too. Maybe it's the DSi that's compatible? I never owned one of those. E: 
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 A brief history of nonstandard and mutually-incompatible nintendo charging ports, until they finally got with the times and went USB-C.
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Ursine Catastrophe posted:
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Commander Keene posted:Also, the GBA SP and their dumbass decision to make the headphone jack nonstandard, just as an additional gently caress you.
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The GBA SP did not have a headphone jack. The GBA Micro, however, does. ????
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Ursine Catastrophe posted:
Oh don't worry. The USB-C spec doesn't confirm to the agreed standard.
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notthegoatseguy posted:Slightly off topic but there really isn't a general Nintendo thread so: Connect an USB charging cable to a Google, Apple or slumming it Ikea branded charger to be on the safe side. Any of the eBay charging cables will work at least for some times, though they're not exactly reliable. Technically speaking any USB charger that sticks to the spec will do. Don't trust Samsungs or anything with "fast charging" though. Any unnamed / generic poo poo tends to not be great thanks to considering the spec entirely optional. EDIT: If you're real careful you can even charge it up using a MiniUSB cable because it's not the same but close enough. endlessmonotony fucked around with this message at 05:01 on Mar 31, 2019 |
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Heath posted:The GBA SP did not have a headphone jack. The GBA Micro, however, does. They very quickly realized their mistake and corrected it for future models, apparently
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The GBA did have a headphone jack adapter cable, so Nintendo was ahead of the trends once again
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If you get real desperate for an offical DS Lite charger you can always watch the cord section of your local thrift store. They pop up fairly frequently, at least in my area, for a few bucks.
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There's something pleasant about the DS lite, it's like pinnacle Nintendo hardware design. Closes nicely with no gaps, glossy on the outside, matte on the inside, it's small, the battery lasted forever
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I think the DSi XL is the nicest design wise plus the screens are amazing
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https://twitter.com/TrumpRPGFan/status/1115603100276891649
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Ursine Catastrophe posted:A brief history of nonstandard and mutually-incompatible nintendo charging ports, The phat DS and DS Lite have identical charger housings save for a slightly different color, but the DS Lite uses a different port and marginally higher charging current. The backlit GBA SP straight up ships with a NTR-002 (DS) charger.
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what are the "must-have" 3DS games?
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Gripweed posted:what are the "must-have" 3DS games?
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Gripweed posted:what are the "must-have" 3DS games? So many to count. Bravely Default & Second Any of the Fire Emblem games- Awakening is a particular favorite but they're all pretty good. Dragon Quest VII/VIII Zelda- Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask 3D, and A Link Between Worlds Super Mario 3D Land Animal Crossing New Leaf Fantasy Life Etrian Odyssey games- Not sure which is the best, but I know Untold 2 was not well received. Ever Oasis Kirby Planet Robobot Luigi's Mansion and Dark Moon Metroid Samus Returns Shin Megami Tensei IV & SMTIV Apocalyse Theathrhthm Final Fantasy Curtain Call
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There's also Rhythm Heaven WarioWare Mario Golf Picross Pokemon Ace Attorneys/Laytons The Zero Escape trilogy but I guess it's available on other platforms at this point Horse Solitaire Mario Kart 7 is probably still worth playing even though 8 is better in every way The Sega 3D classics are pretty cool (Gunstar Heroes/Outrun are probably the two best ones)
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Oh yeah, I forgot about digital titles. Pushmo and Crashmo Pocket Card Jockey There's a lot more but I'm having a brainfart as I don't have access to my 3DS at the moment.
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Gripweed posted:what are the "must-have" 3DS games? If you like rhythm games and perhaps Hatsune Miku, Project Mirai DX is very good and has so much content.
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Super Mario 3d Land and Zelda Link Between Worlds. Maybe Fire Emblem Awakening. Ocarina of Time is available on other systems, but the 3ds version is the best one. Those are the closest to must have status on the system. It's a system with a ton of great games and even more if you add DS titles. But in terms of must haves...shrug.
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homeless snail posted:Kid Icarus Uprising Can someone explain this game? How does it play? I've heard the controls are wonky.
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You use the touchscreen to move your cursor around and aim and you can move mostly freely by using the left stick and L button. It's meant to be played with an included stand. It's pretty good, if very weird to actually play.
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Heath posted:You use the touchscreen to move your cursor around and aim and you can move mostly freely by using the left stick and L button. It's meant to be played with an included stand. It's pretty good, if very weird to actually play.
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It's been a minute since I've played it and I'm not left handed but I think so.
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100YrsofAttitude posted:Can someone explain this game? How does it play? I've heard the controls are wonky. Its like half Panzer Dragoon style shooter and half "character action" type game, but the mechanics of both sides of it are ridiculously deep and rewarding in their own ways. Its a game that people ITT have put 12 hours into just beating the story, or 200+ hours into loving with all the incredibly intricately designed weapon upgrading and skill point systems and challenge boards, and both groups walk away satisfied because its ultimately a game that meets you at whatever level that you approach it at.
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