To be honest with you the cost is something that doesn't concern me at all, its the poor line up of games that are currently available. I said earlier that I wasn't sure if I would get one just yet but thinking about it there are no blockbuster games coming out on any of the 3 consoles that I really want in April so at the moment I would say there is a 50/50 chance I will pick one up on Thursday.
Sounds like you're in the same boat as me then. I don't know of any must buys coming out soon. Ghost Recon is the only one for me.
I'm glad there's a bit of a break in blockbusters as not only are there games I have to be cracking on with (GT5, MGS4, ME2, RDR DLC etc) there's still plenty of games I want to buy (LBP2, AC Brotherhood etc) before any new ones come out. Buying a new console would only slow me down
Just got an email from PCworld who are doing the 3DS for £197 in store, not bad for a store price and a little tempting. http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/nintendo-3ds-game-console-aqua-blue-09876181-pdt.html?srcid=8324&xtor=ES-170 Bundles of £222 with a game below, shame none of the games tempt me at all. Gameplay.com still don't have a proper release calendar set up for it yet which is also putting me off, not being able to see an easy timeline of game releases for a system with so few quality games isn't good. Tesco are doing bundles online (console + game) of £215 but I am not sure if it applies to in store.
All of these N3DS adverts are pointless in the UK. They just show people playing a 3DS and saying how great it is. They do this without showing the games or graphics. Well, until now when after a few weeks they finally show a game...Nintendogs 3D. Yeah very cool.
You can't get the effect from looking at a 3DS through your tv can you? I remember seeing this guys at a convention talking about the 3DS and when he had a go he was told he couldn't film the screen while playing it.
I know that, but when trying to sell a console, showing some of the games on it helps to see it. Instead of people going "wow" and "amazing".
Haha! I like it Chi. Shame that was created for an alternate reality. To be honest it doesn't show most of what the game offers either.
Just heard on the news that loads of people have been taking their 3DS's back because they're causing health issues. Apparently the no glasses 3D technology is giving people headaches. Kind of funny because I first heard of no glasses 3D a couple of years ago but heard that it wasn't ready yet because it gives people headaches and such. Guess the human brain isn't ready to process 3D interpretations of 2D images with the naked eye.
They can just turn the slider down and not have 3D I guess, but that defeats half the point in having a 3DS.
I reckon either the tech wasn't tested extensively enough or the Japanese have special brains that can cope with this type of NG3D.
I think it would vary on everyone. Take sea sickness as an example. Some people get it, others don't. I remember the first 3D film I went to see. I had a headache and trouble watching it for 20 minutes, but then it got fine.
Played with one yesterday. I thought it was impressive but sometimes I’d lose the 3D effect and had to concentrate to get it back. My eyes are kind of weird like that so I’m not sure how well it work for me in the long run.
Pick a 3DS up tonight with Ghost Recon. Have yet to try it as it's still charging. Pah. It's been an hour and still needs longer.
Thing uses a cradle to charge. ANNOYING. I wonder if there's anyway around that? Bit of a flaw if so. I'll let you know about battery life.
I think as a test you would need to play it non stop for 2 hours with the 3D slider on full to see if you do get a head ache. That would help me decide if I want one someday.
I brought one for my wife on thursday. She ill at home, so a good way to pass time. Also brought Nintendogs with the French bulldog. Not my type of game, but hey. Yesterday it seemed like the battery is quick to drain, but if it is the same type of batteries used in my phone, that will wear off within a month. I like the AR. It is funny to see stuff happening on your table and what not. I am going to wait till Starfox and Zelda till I buy one. Currently my DSi XL suffices.