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Other things I'd like to see in the 3DS:
-Exclusive downloadable music for the Nintendo 3DS Sound channel.
-Episodic shows for Nintendo Video (or at least the Nintendo Show 3D) every week.
-Customizeable wallpapers
-Mii Plaza upgrade-I want my Mii's to leave my console and explore the world and come back with messages and gifts. Then, use them in "Find Mii".
-Photo Sharing between 3DS consoles (without the need for Swapnote)
-Special discounts on certain software for Ambassador Program members
-In game message system for friends --or Voice Chat!
-Online Leaderboards for friends
-Surprise pictures from Nintendo in our "Photo Channel". I'd love some cool 3D Zelda art!



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3DS lite would not be coming out anytime soon. Why would Nintendo make an add-on and then come out with a revamped system including those features afterwards? Not anywhere in 2013, for sure. Only like three games are going to be useful to this circle pad add-on, and I bet I can be satisfied when playing them without the extra pad.



I think everyone knows it's coming. Don't think I'll bother waiting for it though, unless it comes in a couple of months or so.



bmmb1 said:
d21lewis said:
They can make another model with the analog nub built in and I'll buy it. It's insanely easy to copy your 3DS info from one console to another so I won't lose anything. But, like the OP, I think the 3DS is already too thin. If I don't have my grip attached to it, I suck. It's like trying to play a game using a graham cracker as a controller. 3DS batteries cost $20 but I didn't even buy one because I don't want to lose the ability to use my Grip. What I'd like in a redesign:

-Better battery life (though my 3DS has rarely ever died on me)
-Sharper screen
-more powerful web browser
-USB port (for expanded PC functions/easy music import)
-Louder speakers (though it seems that the audio is stifled on purpose--Netflix is loud while games are quiet)
-multi-touch touch screen

If I remember correctly, last time i looked I think Nyko had a battery with a grip as well.

I don't like the way that grip looks, though.  There's one by Power A that I'm considering, though.  Here's the one I have (made by CTA):

I love it!  There's a new one with a battery that just came out.  I'm thinking of ordering it from Amazon.com since I  haven't seen it in stores, yet.  I'm waiting to see if someone makes a version of the slide pad add-on with a built in battery that adds life to the 3DS.



Some sort of new iteration will be coming in Spring or Summer 2013 if Nintendo maintains its bi-annual release schedule for updated handhelds. Although, I am not sure why people assume it will be called the 3DS Lite - the current 3DS is already a "Lite" system - it is more likely that it will be a larger version of the handheld.



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I'd bet we'll see a 3DS that is slightly larger to take into account bigger batter, 2nd slide pad, improved efficiency overall.

I'd also bet we'll see it around the summer/fall time frame.



Jumpin said:

Some sort of new iteration will be coming in Spring or Summer 2013 if Nintendo maintains its bi-annual release schedule for updated handhelds. Although, I am not sure why people assume it will be called the 3DS Lite - the current 3DS is already a "Lite" system - it is more likely that it will be a larger version of the handheld.

Well as I edited in my OP it turns out this wasn't even a rumour, but apparently just speculation. I also don't see a "lite" version coming out.



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This is why Im always glade I dont buy nintendo products at launch! They always seem to pull an Apple move on the consumers >_>

because of this...I think Im going to wait for 3ds XL before I even consider a purchase



Lyrikalstylez said:

This is why Im always glade I dont buy nintendo products at launch! They always seem to pull an Apple move on the consumers >_>

because of this...I think Im going to wait for 3ds XL before I even consider a purchase


Doesn't every company do this?
PSP had 4 versions
Home console seem to have a lot slim versions. 



 

A new 3ds sku with built in extra circle pad is inevitable that's for sure.