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This is easily my favorite thread of the month.

I have a 3DS XL and have no intention of selling it in order to reduce the cost of the N3DSXL upgrade. Therefore, for me, this move is fine. I don't have to worry about buying a charger or having an additional one I don't need.

For those that don't already have a charger, the box is clearly labeled. This means they should notice that and buy a charger at the time they purchase the system.

Those that think a box redesign/resize, the shipping weight increase, the production time increase, and extra time spent QAing the product to make sure it is fully functional is "pennies" for Nintendo don't understand how manufacturing and shipping works, that's fine.

This is the exact same thing as a toy coming with the "batteries not included" tag. Backlash is expressed and expected because the consumer has to change the way they approach the purchase. Ultimately, you are going to be paying the same amount for the system and a charger in two separate boxes as you would've for the system and charger in one. Unless of course you buy the charger from someplace like Amazon, at which point it is actually a cheaper entry point for you.

The fact that Nintendo is being upfront about this change is a good thing. Imagine how people would've reacted if they didn't know this a month in advance?



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hsrob said:

Wasn't there a similar thread when the system was announced for Japan? 

There was a thread when the N3DS XL released in Japan, there was one when the 3DS XL released back in 2012 and there probably was a thread in 2010 when they released the DSi XL without an AC adapter either.

I could probably take on a bet that there will be another thread when Nintendo releases the 'large model' of their next-gen system too.

You'd think people saw the pattern by now; they never include AC adapters to their big versions of consoles. But no, we apparently need another one of these threads with responses that are blown out of proportion by people acting like they somehow didn't know or that it's the worst thing happening to mankind.



Dusk said:
naruball said:
Mnementh said:

Well done, a thread for people that never intended to buy a 3DS to whine about something that is no big deal for most who do buy such a device. It's no different to all the Vita memory card bashing (maybe another fanbase, but the same blow something out of proportion thing).


I am a Sony fan and I bought one a year ago. It was a flash sale on amazon and there were only 10 items left (a black Friday deal). I bought it in a hurry to get the dela without having any idea that it'd come without something so basic. Also, you simply don't know how many people don't have one or have no intention buying one, so I'd also avoid making assumptions and accusations if I were you. 


http://www.nintendo.com/3ds/buynow

http://www.ebgames.ca/3DS/Games/719122/new-nintendo-3ds-xl-black

as you can see, it says that there is no charger. If you purchased something without reading what it is, that is purely on you unfortunately. 


I... don't really know how to respond to this. Was my post unclear? Did you not read it properly? Who knows. Let me repeat it to make it clear: I never said that they don't say state that. It was flash sale, which lasted a few minutes. I did not have the time to read anything. I clicked on it using my phone and bought it right away. Why? Because if I waited even a few more seconds, there will be no more stock for this deal (by the time I paid there were none left). Again: I did not have time to read this! 

Is it clear now? 

Also, do you assume that everyone (especially parents who know close to nothing about consoles) who buys a product reads everything? If I wanna buy a ps3 from ebay, then sure, I'll check for details and won't go for a bargain (it may not include a controller, a charger, some important cables, etc). But it's amazon. I did not expect amazon to sell an incomplete product. Again: never said that Ninty tried to hide it. I disagree with the practice itself. If Sony decides to make their new handheld (we all know they won't make another one) and they don't include a charger, I'll be just as angry at them no matter how many warnings they have on their website or on the package.



Neodegenerate said:
This is easily my favorite thread of the month.



Could be a "thread of the year" contender.



deskpro2k3 said:
The console cannot function without the power charger. It should be in the box when you buy the console.

I mean... how would you feel if you buy a PS4 and it comes without the power cord, or an Xbone without the power brick?

Not really the same thing is it? Many people will have an old charger at home because they have a different 3DS or a DSi at home. Won't be many people who have a PS4 or Xbone power supply at home. Besides you can easily pick up a charger at the store (or order it cheaply from Amazon).

I for one am glad it doesn't ship with a charger. I already own 2 so it would just be a waste of money for me. And there are probably a lot of people like me. Al these additional charger would just be a waste.



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gooch_destroyer said:


Could be a "thread of the year" contender.


True.  Damn early in the year for that though.



Curmudgeon said:
deskpro2k3 said:
The console cannot function without the power charger. It should be in the box when you buy the console.

I mean... how would you feel if you buy a PS4 and it comes without the power cord, or an Xbone without the power brick?

Not really the same thing is it? Many people will have an old charger at home because they have a different 3DS or a DSi at home. Won't be many people who have a PS4 or Xbone power supply at home. Besides you can easily pick up a charger at the store (or order it cheaply from Amazon).

I for one am glad it doesn't ship with a charger. I already own 2 so it would just be a waste of money for me. And there are probably a lot of people like me. Al these additional charger would just be a waste.

What about those whose buying one for the first time?



Neodegenerate said:
gooch_destroyer said:


Could be a "thread of the year" contender.


True.  Damn early in the year for that though.


Yeah. but we could bookmark it.



iamserious said:

Sarcasm or just a lame complaint?


How is that a lame complaint? If I bought a new phone and it had no charger I'd be right pissed. 



gooch_destroyer said:


Yeah. but we could bookmark it.


Oh I already have it bookmarked.  May need to do an annual thread of the year vote for 2015 (if there isn't already an annual one that happens)