Should I get a 3DS, 3DS XL or 2DS for Birthday/Xmas?

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Should I get a 3DS, 3DS XL or 2DS for Birthday/Xmas?

  1. Nintendo 3DS XL

    11 vote(s)
    64.7%
  2. Nintendo 2DS

    4 vote(s)
    23.5%
  3. Nintendo 3DS

    2 vote(s)
    11.8%
  1. Passion Fruit

    Passion Fruit Guest

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    There would be something wrong if the Wii-U didn't have more games considering it's been out a year longer than the other two.
     
  2. Ryu5uzaku

    Ryu5uzaku Ancient Guru

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    Yes totally :D And it does have the best games so far.
     
  3. MM10X

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    Got a 3 DS XL recently to replace my DS lite, I was getting tired of the small display.
    I mostly play it for a few minutes during coffee breaks and on the train commuting to and from work which makes it worth-while to have.

    I love it so far, while in some games I'm sure its an added-in gimmick the 3d effects with Super Mario 3D land are actually adding to the gameplay and enjoyment.

    Also I've been using it with my SuperCard playing GBA/SNES A Link To The Past, the larger 4.88" screen makes it so much nicer to play.



    At the end it really depends on your preference, if you are out a lot commuting to work or traveling then its a nice thing to have, if you're just sitting on the couch wanting some entertainment a console is more fitting IMO.
     
  4. Serotonin

    Serotonin Ancient Guru

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    I'd grab the 3DSXL if for nothing else, the screen size. I had one, the 3D can be REALLY nice in some games, the problem is the technology isn't there yet wit they way they do it, there is a &^%$ ton of ghosting when you push the slider up high enough to where the 3D really makes an impact. Damn shame too.

    The 2DS - I dunno, you can fold it down, that's gonna make for being scratched much easier, it looks rather bulky to me and the original 3ds's screen was just way too small.

    I say grab the 3dsXL.
     

  5. yasamoka

    yasamoka Ancient Guru

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    Not ghosting, stereo crosstalk.
     
  6. scatman839

    scatman839 Ancient Guru

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    It's really terrible on the XL, apparently it wasn't as bad on the 3DS, but I can't remember really.
     
  7. Serotonin

    Serotonin Ancient Guru

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    I've had both - thought both had it equally as bad.
     
  8. scatman839

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    And yet every time I discuss the 3D thing with people I always forget about this and just go for "I don't notice it" or "some games add AA in 2D".

    I don't get how there isn't more negative feedback from this, unless it's a per person thing?
     
  9. Serotonin

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    I don't know. Maybe they don't push the 3D slider very high. For me, the slider has to be maxed to get a good 3D effect. Problem is, the higher the slider goes, the more cross-talk you get. If people are not even pushing the slider half way, they won't notice much cross-talk, but the 3D-effect is also very weak and subtle (imo).

    I just think the technology is plagued with this and one of the reasons it never took off. I had one of the first nVidia 3D vision kits with the Samsung monitor and that had cross-talk as well - some games worse than others as it was depending on the developer, but it was there no matter what game, just more apparent in some games.

    I'm a sucker for 3D. When it works it's beautiful, but the cross-talk killed the enjoyment for me.

    The 3DS and 3DSXL also ruined it for me with the glasses-less screen. Great concept but being a handheld, you're going to jerk around, your arms are going to move with the game, you're going to adjust yourself, etc. Every small movement I made, BAM 3D image was lost and I had to refocus and find the "sweet spot" again. Really annoying. Basically you have to sit perfectly still and even then, hello cross-talk.
     
  10. scatman839

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    And yet apparently the 3D was an afterthough, added halfway through development.

    Imagine without developers having to account for 3D how much better the games could look, or even a higher resolution screen.

    Nothing compared to the Vita of course.
     

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    I want to buy me a Nintendo 3DS XL + Pokemon X. But no money :'(
    Although I tried the 3D on the Pokemon Y & LOOKS WONDER :·3
     
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    3ds xl with zelda and then buy an r4 and get unlimited games and although i should not condone piracy they diserve it because in the pal regions they are not shipped with chargers and thas why BUY AN R4
     
  13. Elite3540

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    I would go for a Nintento 3DS XL because of the bigger screen and the 3D support/+ alot of games on this system.

    The 2DS is wierd imo, it's a bit meh.

    But it might be really cool, you'll never know!
     
  14. scatman839

    scatman839 Ancient Guru

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    lolwat

    £6 inconvenience and that's all the green flag you need to pirate hundreds of £ worth of games?
     
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    You shouldn't
     

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