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Instruction Manuel
May 15, 2007

Yes, it is what it looks like!

So I got the New 3DS and loaded up Afterburner 2 on it with the arcade cabinet and environmental sounds and tuned the 3d just right and it's like I'm really there! :catdrugs:

All joking aside, I'm glad I have the disposable income and the attention span of a gnat and jumped on going ahead and upgrading. Just got to unload my old 3DS XL now :downs:

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Instruction Manuel
May 15, 2007

Yes, it is what it looks like!

Nolgthorn posted:

I have a normal 3DS and I want to confirm for everone living in the USA that you screwed up and convinced Japan that you hate anything good. You just want to eat Mcdonalds and watch political commentary by Fox contributors on the biggest screens that are available.

Uh, yeah and.......

Instruction Manuel
May 15, 2007

Yes, it is what it looks like!

Anybody grabbing or has grabbed a shell for the NEW 3DS? I'm paranoid about my luxury electronics :shobon:

Instruction Manuel
May 15, 2007

Yes, it is what it looks like!

drat. Just found a stuck pixel on my N3ds top screen. Guess I'm gonna have to send it in. First time I've ever ran into one too. Would an email or phone call be better?

Instruction Manuel
May 15, 2007

Yes, it is what it looks like!

noirstronaut posted:

Pokemon games always increase in value, and looking at the way OoT was handled, I can see Majora's going up in a few months. Smash, however, may not since the 3DS version is seen as a watered down Wii U version.

Honestly, I'm sure why I care. I have intention to ever sell these games.

I was thinking of getting Smash but I have a Wii U. Would it be better just to pick that up? I kinda would dig the portability of 3ds Smash, though. I would definitely get Majora as physical since how often would you replay it? Smash and Pokemon would be better as pick up and play.

Instruction Manuel
May 15, 2007

Yes, it is what it looks like!

Wildtortilla posted:

Go through Nintendo's website support.

3D chat: I think the 3D effect in FE:A is really great. It actually helps me spot terrain features like walls, mountains, tiny one man paths. It's pretty cool! (Once I see how the map is laid out I switch off 3D)

Ok, thanks. Real quick Q for anyone else. Should I hold on to my memory card and send in just the console? Anyone experience a long turn around?

Instruction Manuel
May 15, 2007

Yes, it is what it looks like!

Wildtortilla posted:

When I sent my console in for a dead pixel repair it was before I had purchased anything on the eShop. I sent in only my console, I kept the sd card and stylus. The process you go through on their website tells you everything to include (most likely only the console). My return process was painless until UPS lost my console returning it.

Oh man that sucks. What happened? I'm not worried about that happening but I was just curious.

Instruction Manuel
May 15, 2007

Yes, it is what it looks like!

KillGizmo posted:

Maybe this has been discussed before, if so sorry. Why doesn't Amazon have the new 3DS yet or is it just sold out there? I have gift cards to burn.

Amazon does not sell Nintendo hardware. Third party sellers do.

Instruction Manuel
May 15, 2007

Yes, it is what it looks like!

Deceptive Thinker posted:

I'm not going to blindly follow a video that doesn't make logical sense
It asks you to erase the SD card that's in the new system, yet at that point it's not the card that needs to be erased

Just follow the videoooooooo...


Edit: To actually be helpful (kinda), the video is assuming you haven't read anything on the internet and have only a basic understanding of how you work with a memory card. The process is made so anyone can do it but I think it might be too basic which is why it trips so many people up.

Instruction Manuel fucked around with this message at 18:15 on Feb 17, 2015

Instruction Manuel
May 15, 2007

Yes, it is what it looks like!

virtualboyCOLOR posted:

"So should I stick the SD card up my butthole and jam the micro SD card in my piss hole during the transfer? The video that talks to me like a child wasn't very clear"

Oh, wait. Definitely do this. It's much easier.

Instruction Manuel
May 15, 2007

Yes, it is what it looks like!

Calaveron posted:

At least for me it's because I spent a lot of money on digital games and we know Nintendo is super dumb when it comes to those types of games and maybe we don't want to risk losing all the poo poo we spent money on.

It wouldn't be lost. It is tied to your NNID. The only risk is losing your saves.

Instruction Manuel
May 15, 2007

Yes, it is what it looks like!

Doug Dinsdale posted:

There. I knew there had to be another reason I much prefer physical copy over digital.
I'd go insane if I lost hundreds of hours of JRPG progress, Animal Crossing, Pokemon...

Oh, believe me. I'm not excusing it just presenting the reality :) I'm only going digital for the eShop exclusive games. Everything else, physical.

Instruction Manuel
May 15, 2007

Yes, it is what it looks like!

Kewpuh posted:

put your dick on it and take a picture and then say the weight of your dick cracked the screen of the nintendo

3DS Goop

Instruction Manuel
May 15, 2007

Yes, it is what it looks like!

Meta Ridley posted:

Anyone else having problems with Super Stable 3D? If I do the 3D screen test and move my face, it keeps flashing an error like 'Super Stable 3D is malfunctioning" and I see double images. It doesn't seem to work as well as the instore display models do, I have to hold it in a very specific position for the 3D effect to work without double-imaging. I tried the calibration but even during the calibration it keeps flashing the error and the adjust slider grays out.

I don't know if this is a software error that may be corrected by an update later, or if I got defective hardware and should consider sending it in, or if the SS3D just doesn't work as well as it does in a brightly-lit store.

Do you wear glasses? Some people have been saying that messes with it. I wear them but had no trouble so :confused:

E:beaten

Instruction Manuel
May 15, 2007

Yes, it is what it looks like!

Duro posted:

See, I won't have access to my PC for at least a few months, and I was thinking of getting the New 3DS cause everyone is raving about it being a great console, but I'm not into "whimsical" games and I'm scared that it might be a bad purchase for me.

I can a see a few 3ds games that might interest me (platforming Mario games, Mario Golf, maybe Kid Icarus) but I mostly play Shooting Games, Sports Games, Racing Games, online Survival type games and Arcade/Twitch games usually.

Would the 3ds be worth it for someone that has no interest in Zelda, Monster Hunter, Pokemon or any of the bonafide "must have" games on the system? I'd consider myself a very casual gamer, I don't tend to play for more than a couple of hours at a time/per day

Despite you're red text I'll answer. All the reasons you've given point to "No." The 3ds would not be a match for you. Sorry :(

Instruction Manuel
May 15, 2007

Yes, it is what it looks like!

Cialis Railman posted:

Remember that red text avatars are typically bought by someone who thinks that spending $10 on a parting shot is a good idea

It was a joke :)

Instruction Manuel
May 15, 2007

Yes, it is what it looks like!

Saoshyant posted:

Is Ironfall not out in the US yet? Otherwise I don't understand the complaint about no shooters on the 3DS.

No not yet. I'm eager to try it out too despite the collective "meh" from people who've played it.

Instruction Manuel
May 15, 2007

Yes, it is what it looks like!

Pukestain Pal posted:

I know it's probably been groaned about 100000 times here, but I went and picked up a new 3ds today and it doesn't come with a loving power adapter? That was a surprise when I got home.

It's on the box. Front and back.

Though if you don't follow game console news like an aspie sperg then yeah, you wouldn't know any better. (It's me. I'm the :spergin: )

Instruction Manuel fucked around with this message at 01:42 on Feb 22, 2015

Instruction Manuel
May 15, 2007

Yes, it is what it looks like!

Fix posted:

He says he didn't backup because Nintendo's reputation, and I asked him to confirm the formatting worked, but I have yet to hear back on that.

Now he learned the hard lesson about backing up: If the information is important, you back it up. (I remember my first lesson :smith:)

Instruction Manuel
May 15, 2007

Yes, it is what it looks like!

Jim Silly-Balls posted:

Ironfall should be out on eshop now. First person to get it let us know if there is a way for us to all get together and shoot each other's faces

Yes, please. Trip report from anyone. I'd do it but my 3ds is in the shop till Monday.

Instruction Manuel
May 15, 2007

Yes, it is what it looks like!

Orfeo posted:

I'm sitting on an Amazon gift card waiting for the New 3DS prices to go down before ordering. Do we have any idea when that'll happen? I've been a horrible shut-in/goon (but I repeat myself) and had no idea the port strikes were going on.

It just came out, homie. You're gonna have to wait a bit.

Instruction Manuel
May 15, 2007

Yes, it is what it looks like!

Skeezy posted:

RIP CycloDS

I still have mine in my DS Lite. Not sure why since I haven't booted it up in a while :3:

Instruction Manuel
May 15, 2007

Yes, it is what it looks like!


drat, wish I was near one. I could totally go for $20 Smash Bros.

Instruction Manuel
May 15, 2007

Yes, it is what it looks like!

Red Robin Hood posted:

If you suck my slim jim and give me $5 I'll pick up one for you.

But seriously you should try price matching at BB.

drat! What a deal!

I'll try Best Buy tomorrow but I find that the one near me is usually pretty unbending on the Price Match rules when it comes to local stores. Fred Meyers is no where near me. (Deep south, btw)

Instruction Manuel
May 15, 2007

Yes, it is what it looks like!

Red Robin Hood posted:

I'll send you the used one I just bought for $25 shipped... PM if interested.

You got me. Check yo PM's!

Instruction Manuel
May 15, 2007

Yes, it is what it looks like!

Kinda related, but JLab Audio is doing a $5 grab bag. A chance to get some decent sounding headphones or their Bluetooth speaker for $5. With shipping a bag come out to $7.50. Posting since headphones and portable systems go together like peanut butter and jelly.

http://www.jlabaudio.com

Instruction Manuel
May 15, 2007

Yes, it is what it looks like!

Welp, got my New 3DS back from repairs for a dead pixel but now there's a speck of dust under the screen and the back cover doesn't quite fit right. My repair sheet says they replaced the screen (understandable) and the main PCB (why?) Also says the serial number changed so it looks like they gave me a replacement. I was thinking of just returning it since it already looked like it was going to turn into a PITA and I have my previous 3DSXL but now the box and system serials don't match. Not to impressed with whom Nintendo subcontracted their repairs to. I bought a used DSi XL that was immaculate, yet this brand new device has been small issue after small issue. First world problems, ahoy! Anyway, just venting. I'm gonna call them later today.

Instruction Manuel fucked around with this message at 08:49 on Mar 4, 2015

Instruction Manuel
May 15, 2007

Yes, it is what it looks like!

Rudest Buddhist posted:

Dear 3DS Goons,

I got hit with the black screen of death this evening. Tried removing the battery and leaving it out for a bit. As well as removing the SD card, game cartridge, etc. No love. I'd like to upgrade to the New 3DS XL but I cannot do a system transfer with this dead 3dsXL. I don't want to lose all my eShop games and saves.

Is it possible for me to send this broken 3dsXL in along with a New3DSXL and have them do a system transfer? Anybody in this thread with experience in dealing with this or repairs?

Just call. They can do it over the phone.

Instruction Manuel
May 15, 2007

Yes, it is what it looks like!

Awesome! posted:

i want to try the glued game holder lifehack but i want to practice gluing first. any suggestions?

OK, first you gotta pour glue directly into your eyes. This is a very important first step. You skip this part, you might as well just give up. OK, then you...

Instruction Manuel
May 15, 2007

Yes, it is what it looks like!

African AIDS cum posted:

No doubt about it. I got a 3ds for my niece and she played it once and said it looked ugly and went back to her ipad mini.

Holy poo poo. This is all the proof that was needed. My god! You've solved everything!

Instruction Manuel
May 15, 2007

Yes, it is what it looks like!

Liquid Penguins posted:

Has anyone had problems with the second stick? Mine decided it doesn't want to go down today. Not looking forward to sending my system in for repairs twice in two weeks.

drat. I'm already in that boat. It's been nearly a month since I've actually played it. Have you tried calibrating it so you can see what the input looks like?

Instruction Manuel
May 15, 2007

Yes, it is what it looks like!

Liquid Penguins posted:

Yes and it no longer takes down inputs.

Oh, that sucks. Also, looks like i'll be buying the retail extended warranty from now on just so I can exchange it at wherever I buy it. I've never had this much trouble from a handheld before. You might as well just bite the bullet and get the process started.

Instruction Manuel
May 15, 2007

Yes, it is what it looks like!

Jim Silly-Balls posted:

I leave for a half a day and were on anime titty chat?!?!?

Guys you're better than this!!!


Bread Set Jettison posted:

Rofl I didnt actually want to know about boob game.

I don't think you realize what forum you're in. The anime has been here all aloooooooonNNGGGGG :unsmigghh:

Instruction Manuel
May 15, 2007

Yes, it is what it looks like!

flyboi posted:

Ugh can we go back to super glue, latex gloves and screwing? All this boob chat is making my gay penis flaccid.

Hey, there were some Senran bishi boys just posted on the last page.

Instruction Manuel
May 15, 2007

Yes, it is what it looks like!

goferchan posted:

I mean of course people wanna pirate games but having all my games and saves tied to an SD card that won't become useless if I lose or break the system I'm using actually does sound pretty convenient compared to how Nintendo handles it

Ah, the ol' "backup" defense which is actually more true than ever now.

Instruction Manuel
May 15, 2007

Yes, it is what it looks like!

Red Robin Hood posted:

I'll check it out when I go to BB on Friday but I can't make any promises...

Has anyone used the Nintendo coupon at Best Buy? Does anyone know how Best Buy stacks coupons?

I've got the $5 off Nintendo game, my GCU, and a 10% off movers coupon and I'm wondering if they'll all stack.

I've not tried it myself but I've seen users on cheapassgamer saying they've had stacks of discounts like that before.

Instruction Manuel
May 15, 2007

Yes, it is what it looks like!

Fuzz posted:

They need to hit up Disney and somehow get Shadows of the Empire in 3D and remade on this.


Also if we're talking 16 bit 2D classics, where are my motherfucking Strider and Desert/Jungle/Nuclear Strike?

That or some Rogue Squadron games.

Instruction Manuel
May 15, 2007

Yes, it is what it looks like!

Liquid Penguins posted:

Nintendo support says I never sent in my 3ds but I have two UPS receipts that say otherwise. :|

Holy poo poo what? My UPS Tracking shows delivered but my Repair Status page hasn't showed received yet. I gave it a few days just to be sure. What else did they tell you? "Tough poo poo?"

Instruction Manuel
May 15, 2007

Yes, it is what it looks like!

Liquid Penguins posted:

I got an email back and I'm calling in the morning. The actual repair center will be closed though so who knows what the phone man/lady will be able to do. At this point I'm tempted to get a used system and have them transfer licenses. When I get the new 3ds back in a year I'll just sell it.

drat, that sucks. Would you mind reporting back what they tell you? I will probably have to do the same song and dance. PM me so it doesn't clog up the thread or maybe what you post might help someone else.

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Instruction Manuel
May 15, 2007

Yes, it is what it looks like!

Saoshyant posted:

Super Hang-on does not have that awesome mode the Mega Drive which worked like a pseudo-career mode with the ability to buy parts for your bike. It's just a straight up port of the arcade game, which is neat and all, but after seeing M2 doing a bunch of crazy stuff before on their works I was expecting a bit more.

To be fair, that was an earlier 3D Classic. Maybe they hadn't wanted to try pursuing any avenues like they have recently.

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