3DS Owners

urmom · 06-09-12 at 09:05 AM

To all 3DS owners, are you happy with your purchase? I found a good deal for a used system with 6 games (games are new and top titles, Mario, Mariokart, etc) and was debating it.

So, happy or not?

ActionJonny · 06-09-12 at 09:16 AM

I love mine. I dont have to waste my phone's bettery on netflix, the camera function is really fun (I play with the stop animation a lot). And after watching E3 and all the 3DS news, im even happier that ive already got one.

**blaxroze** · 06-09-12 at 09:56 AM

I wanted to get myself a 3ds but since the new rumor about 3ds xl, I'll just have to hold it back first

**kolewan** · 06-09-12 at 10:28 AM

Meh I ended selling mine. While there were some decent games I found the library a little sparse. Most were too... First party. I'm not much of a Mario fan so that killed a lot of the AAA titles. Neat device but not enough to keep me interested.

tk375 · 06-09-12 at 10:40 AM

You need to put an option that says "I did not buy that shit"

OmicronTurtle · 06-09-12 at 10:58 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by tk375

You need to put an option that says "I did not buy that shit"

Then you wouldn't be a 3DS owner, which is who the post is targeted towards.

Omega_2 · 06-09-12 at 04:51 PM

Still wondering when we'll see the IR port being used. It's there, but no hints at ever implementing it into things. The web browser could use more updates. would be nice to have a youtube player, maybe an mp3 playing app, and a dedicated video player(screwing around with a 3rd party program to encode videos for viewing in the 3ds camera only allows 10 minutes maximum) Could always just get a flash cart to do video/audio, but jury's still out on the whole 'they'll know if you're using flash carts' since I never saw any proof. Oh, and improve the e-shop in terms of adding gba games to it.
A bit can be improved, but it's still good to have, now that the game library is to expand soon.

**scousehouse** · 06-09-12 at 05:03 PM

Use mine everyday on the tube ride to work.

**Omega_Prime** · 06-09-12 at 05:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Omega_2

Still wondering when we'll see the IR port being used.

TV is what I see it being used for like WiiU GamePad

urmom · 06-09-12 at 05:18 PM

I won't need all of the uses besides playing games. I have a phone for camera/internet/mp3 player/etc. I will be using it while I travel between jobs (by bus/subway). I am travelling between 1-2 hours every day and I want to split the time with reading on my Kindle.

Games I would play:
Mario Land
Mario Kart
Starfox
Kid Icarus
Pilotwings
Street Fighter
and the new games coming out soon look fun.

It's either this or a used iPad 1.

**Omega_Prime** · 06-09-12 at 05:20 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by urmom

I won't need all of the uses besides playing games. I have a phone for camera/internet/mp3 player/etc. I will be using it while I travel between jobs (by bus/subway). I am travelling between 1-2 hours every day and I want to split the time with reading on my Kindle.

Games I would play:
Mario Land
Mario Kart
Starfox
Kid Icarus
Pilotwings
Street Fighter
and the new games coming out soon look great.

If you are interested in those games and got a good deal (though I would much prefer to get a brand new one as I do like warranty) then I would go for it. Vita is a powerful handheld but it really lacks the titles I think.

urmom · 06-09-12 at 06:43 PM

I like having a warranty too and it has a few months left of warranty on it. I debated the Vita and then I remembered I have a PSP and never use it for lack of games. It looks like the Vita is on the same path.

**Omega_Prime** · 06-09-12 at 07:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by urmom

I like having a warranty too and it has a few months left of warranty on it. I debated the Vita and then I remembered I have a PSP and never use it for lack of games. It looks like the Vita is on the same path.

Not sure where you live but for a while in the UK the best prices have been £100 from nearly launch day from glitches and that, so I would only buy if it was maximum that price personally.

**666wrathchild666** · 06-09-12 at 07:44 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Omega_2

Still wondering when we'll see the IR port being used. It's there, but no hints at ever implementing it into things.

You must not be aware of the circle pad pro then because it's very existence depends on the IR port. That thing make the 3DS look ugly but after playing Resident Evil Revelation with it I have a whole new respect for the 3DS.

View Poll Results: Worth the purchase?
Abso-freaking-lutely, use it every day	10	17.54%
Yes	25	43.86%
No, only play one game. (post the reasons why the 3DS is not worth it))	9	15.79%
No, use it as a doorstop	13	22.81%
Voters: 57. You may not vote on this poll

06-09-12 at 05:18 PM	#10
urmom Apprentice Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Republic of Samsung Posts: 311	I won't need all of the uses besides playing games. I have a phone for camera/internet/mp3 player/etc. I will be using it while I travel between jobs (by bus/subway). I am travelling between 1-2 hours every day and I want to split the time with reading on my Kindle. Games I would play: Mario Land Mario Kart Starfox Kid Icarus Pilotwings Street Fighter and the new games coming out soon look fun. It's either this or a used iPad 1. Last edited by urmom; 06-09-12 at 05:32 PM.

06-09-12 at 09:16 AM	#2
ActionJonny Newcomer Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 10	I love mine. I dont have to waste my phone's bettery on netflix, the camera function is really fun (I play with the stop animation a lot). And after watching E3 and all the 3DS news, im even happier that ive already got one.

06-09-12 at 09:56 AM	#3
blaxroze Expert Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 950	I wanted to get myself a 3ds but since the new rumor about 3ds xl, I'll just have to hold it back first

06-09-12 at 10:28 AM	#4
kolewan The Perseverant Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 731	Meh I ended selling mine. While there were some decent games I found the library a little sparse. Most were too... First party. I'm not much of a Mario fan so that killed a lot of the AAA titles. Neat device but not enough to keep me interested.

06-09-12 at 10:40 AM	#5
tk375 Newcomer Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 56	You need to put an option that says "I did not buy that shit"

06-09-12 at 10:58 AM	#6
OmicronTurtle Novice Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 108	Quote: Originally Posted by tk375 You need to put an option that says "I did not buy that shit" Then you wouldn't be a 3DS owner, which is who the post is targeted towards.

06-09-12 at 04:51 PM	#7
Omega_2 Novice Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 123	Still wondering when we'll see the IR port being used. It's there, but no hints at ever implementing it into things. The web browser could use more updates. would be nice to have a youtube player, maybe an mp3 playing app, and a dedicated video player(screwing around with a 3rd party program to encode videos for viewing in the 3ds camera only allows 10 minutes maximum) Could always just get a flash cart to do video/audio, but jury's still out on the whole 'they'll know if you're using flash carts' since I never saw any proof. Oh, and improve the e-shop in terms of adding gba games to it. A bit can be improved, but it's still good to have, now that the game library is to expand soon.

06-09-12 at 05:03 PM	#8
scousehouse Newcomer Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 60	Use mine everyday on the tube ride to work.

06-09-12 at 05:06 PM	#9
Omega_Prime Autobot Supreme Commander Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 3,569	Quote: Originally Posted by Omega_2 Still wondering when we'll see the IR port being used. TV is what I see it being used for like WiiU GamePad

06-09-12 at 05:20 PM	#11
Omega_Prime Autobot Supreme Commander Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 3,569	Quote: Originally Posted by urmom I won't need all of the uses besides playing games. I have a phone for camera/internet/mp3 player/etc. I will be using it while I travel between jobs (by bus/subway). I am travelling between 1-2 hours every day and I want to split the time with reading on my Kindle. Games I would play: Mario Land Mario Kart Starfox Kid Icarus Pilotwings Street Fighter and the new games coming out soon look great. If you are interested in those games and got a good deal (though I would much prefer to get a brand new one as I do like warranty) then I would go for it. Vita is a powerful handheld but it really lacks the titles I think.

06-09-12 at 06:43 PM	#12
urmom Apprentice Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Republic of Samsung Posts: 311	I like having a warranty too and it has a few months left of warranty on it. I debated the Vita and then I remembered I have a PSP and never use it for lack of games. It looks like the Vita is on the same path.

06-09-12 at 07:19 PM	#13
Omega_Prime Autobot Supreme Commander Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 3,569	Quote: Originally Posted by urmom I like having a warranty too and it has a few months left of warranty on it. I debated the Vita and then I remembered I have a PSP and never use it for lack of games. It looks like the Vita is on the same path. Not sure where you live but for a while in the UK the best prices have been £100 from nearly launch day from glitches and that, so I would only buy if it was maximum that price personally.

06-09-12 at 07:44 PM	#14
666wrathchild666 Elite Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,521	Quote: Originally Posted by Omega_2 Still wondering when we'll see the IR port being used. It's there, but no hints at ever implementing it into things. You must not be aware of the circle pad pro then because it's very existence depends on the IR port. That thing make the 3DS look ugly but after playing Resident Evil Revelation with it I have a whole new respect for the 3DS.