3DS Discussion Thread

Yeah, most people are blue for me too...

Added you SuperLink.

I'll add you Josh, though I'd recommend posting your code in that other thread that some awesome dude made.

So far, my only negatives about the system are:

- Lack of online features (though I expect these will come with upgrades). I'd like to be able to send Miis, send messages or chat and also send photos you've taken on your system. Even the Wii could do those things.

- I wish you could control the whole system menu/features by buttons and the analogue/d-pad. Having to tap the touchscreen for certain buttons is inconvenient.

- Having the stylus in the back of the system is another inconvenience. It makes so much sense to go in the side and you can pull it out much easier, instead of having to search around the back and pull it out at an awkward position, when the screen is up.

- I'm finding the d-pad to be stiff.

- The camera quality is really bad and it seems to struggle picking up unnatural light sources. This means I can only use it in daylight, for it to work properly.

( Edited 26.03.2011 13:55 by Marzy )

Been playing Rayman DS for the past couple of days and I'm starting to worry. After playing for a while, an error message pops up saying an error has occured and that I need to turn off the 3DS. It's a Nintendo message but I'm not sure if it's a problem with the game, or the 3DS. It's happened 3 times now. All whilst on Rayman.

Rayman is the only game I have at the moment. I might sell it and get something else and see if it happens again.

Speaking of Rayman 3D. It's alright and not exactly crap, but it's obvious that little effort went into it. I didn't expect much though considering it's a launch game.....from Ubisoft. Anyone know if there are any trade in deals for 3DS games anywhere?

Marzy said: The camera quality is really bad and it seems to struggle picking up unnatural light sources. This means I can only use it in daylight, for it to work properly.

Saying that, I took a really good picture that looks cool. Blurry, but cool all the same. It's a shame that Nintendo haven't given us the ability to share them properly yet.

There have been multiple reports of Rayman causing system issues; as far as I'm aware no other game does, but yeah, Ubisoft.

Ifrit XXII said:
Anyone know if there are any trade in deals for 3DS games anywhere?

HMV have signs up saying trade in for �£28, although not sure if you need to have bought them there in the first place.

Or CEX will currently pay �£26 cash.

Gamestation do �£35 trade ins/Store Credit.

:3

Cool thanks! Will get rid of it tomorrow. The game only cost me �£15 on Amazon's deal so if I can get around �£25 for it, I'll be a happy chap.

For those of you that are disappointed about the camera quality, there is a low-light filter which actually makes the photos look much better.

The only problem is, when you use it, the camera lags like hell when you face it towards a dark area. Hopefully Nintendo will fix this problem in a future update.

Also, I don't think you can use this in Augmented Reality games so maybe they should add it to those too. They probably won't though.


( Edited 26.03.2011 16:13 by Mush123 )

That's such a cute pic Marz'

I found a niggle whilst playing DS games. If you want to use Wireless you have to keep the Wireless on for the duration of loading up the game, because as soon as you turn the Wireless off via the switch at the side, you can't turn it back on again until you return to the HOME menu :l

( Edited 26.03.2011 17:00 by SuperLink )

Reggie's Mii:

http://www.destructoid.com/watch-reggie-fils-aime-arrive-on-my-nintendo-3ds-196452.phtml

I've been playing SSFIV for the past 40 minutes or so, and I feel a slight headache, and my stomach is a bit off. Not too unlike travel sickness. Has anyone else experienced this?

The 3D effect for SSFIV looks amazing though.

Angus said:
I've been playing SSFIV for the past 40 minutes or so, and I feel a slight headache, and my stomach is a bit off. Not too unlike travel sickness. Has anyone else experienced this?

The 3D effect for SSFIV looks amazing though.

Angus said:
I've been playing SSFIV for the past 40 minutes or so, and I feel a slight headache, and my stomach is a bit off. Not too unlike travel sickness. Has anyone else experienced this?

The 3D effect for SSFIV looks amazing though.

No Angus, I haven't thankfully. Your eyes may get used to it after a while, but if they don't, switch it down to a point where the 3D is only slightly visible.

I'm hoping it's just some placebo effect brought on by media hysteria. It's reassuring to hear that other people have gotten over it.

oh my enjoyhttp://www.gamersweb.it/JulieWatai-3DS.zip

ps not 18+ but still
( Edited 26.03.2011 19:48 by Jump_button )

Jump_button said:
oh my enjoyhttp://www.gamersweb.it/JulieWatai-3DS.zip

ps not 18+ but still

Wut is that?

^THIS. That's what everyone seems to be saying about it, even the guy from the NDS blog on youtube that completing worlds takes about 15 mins and its far too easy. Apparently the 3D effect on it isn't all that brilliant either.

So today was the first time I ran the battery down till the device cut out. I doubt I'll have many problems with the battery tbh, though I've yet to go on a long journey (going home is only 3 hours anyway), but the majority of the time I'll be playing it at home, and I had my DSlite plugged in most of the time as well because the battery life on that got pretty short (though still longer than the 3DS I guess). I think just Turning wifi off will grant me a lot more juice, there isn't really any need for it to be on at the moment until they update the system with all its 'proper' features.

I think just Turning wifi off will grant me a lot more juice, there isn't really any need for it to be on at the moment until they update the system with all its 'proper' features.

That seems to be the biggest battery drainer, I found and I'll also be doing the same until the updates come.

Ifrit XXII said:
After playing for a while, an error message pops up saying an error has occured and that I need to turn off the 3DS. It's a Nintendo message but I'm not sure if it's a problem with the game, or the 3DS. It's happened 3 times now.

theres been a couple of other places I've read this. Might be worth getting a replacement if it keeps happening. Amazon will send out the new one and you have a month to send the old one back so you're not without one. Might be worth getting a picture as proof of fault as well, as if they find nothing wrong they might charge you.

or wait a few days to see if it is fixed through an update

( Edited 26.03.2011 22:48 by Lrrr )

http://nintendo3dsblog.com/the-black-screen-of-death
you should read it

( Edited 27.03.2011 00:25 by Uroboros Locke )

I've been playing Street Fighter for a while now and it great. Just as good as the console versions. It also displays the 3DS's 3D capabilities the best. It impresses everyone I show it too. The 3D in Super Monkey Ball is terrible.
Everyone should get Street Fighter, even if your not good at fighters the touch screen makes it a lot easier to do moves/combos.