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mtu9356 on 11 May 2015
sundin13 said:
mtu9356 said:

How big of a difference is there between the 3DS XL and and the New 3DS XL?


First of all, how much do you care about 3D? With the new 3DS, they improved it significantly so it actually tracks your head meaning it doesn't go out of focus like the older models did. Additionally, the new 3DS has exclusive software (so far only Xenoblade Chronicles 3D), better load times and better graphics in some games. Finally, the 3DS XL is not compatible with the Circle Pad Pro, so you would have to live with a single stick if you went with that model (imo, the single stick works fine, but to each his own)


Probably wouldn't use the 3D much.  The older model is around $50 cheaper but the circle pro pad would be about $25, so its a tough decision.



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Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate is the best game in the franchise IMO. Highly recommend it.



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sundin13 on 11 May 2015
mtu9356 said:
sundin13 said:


First of all, how much do you care about 3D? With the new 3DS, they improved it significantly so it actually tracks your head meaning it doesn't go out of focus like the older models did. Additionally, the new 3DS has exclusive software (so far only Xenoblade Chronicles 3D), better load times and better graphics in some games. Finally, the 3DS XL is not compatible with the Circle Pad Pro, so you would have to live with a single stick if you went with that model (imo, the single stick works fine, but to each his own)


Probably wouldn't use the 3D much.  The older model is around $50 cheaper but the circle pro pad would be about $25, so its a tough decision.


"the 3DS XL is not compatible with the Circle Pad Pro"



the_dengle on 11 May 2015

Does anyone here play MH4U and if so do you recommend it?

Yes and yes.

I played Monster Hunter Tri to death on the Wii and absolutely loved it

Then definitely yes?

Does the newest model get a graphical advantage?

Yes. Higher quality textures and shadows. The difference is not huge though.

On a side note does anyone have concrete evidence that this will be released for console in the future?

There is no indication that the game will be released on another console (I'm guessing you have Wii U in mind). It is possible though, I would at least wait until after E3 to be safe. Capcom seems to like having a major Monster Hunter release each year in Japan, and nothing has yet been announced for 2015.



Maraccuda on 12 May 2015
mtu9356 said:

I was looking for a MH4U bundle but couldn't find one.  Have they offered one in the past?  E3 may be a good time to look again.

I don't understand why they don't make a MH for console, its infuriating. 

How big of a difference is there between the 3DS XL and and the New 3DS XL?


I thought they made a MH4U New 3DS bundle in America with the game pre installed? Im sure PAL territories only got a special console with the game sererately.

I guess because it is a lot cheaper to make the game on the 3DS rather than a home console, yes its lame but thats just the mentality of Japanese devs these days.

Not sure how different. I definitely know the New 3DS has more stable 3D (if you are into that sort of thing), sharper textures (especially the shadows on MH4U, and faster loading times.

Oh a video I just watched showed the New 3DS loading MH4U less than half the time of the 3DS XL.



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Zarkho on 12 May 2015

MH4U is easier than the previous ones (or maybe we've become better players, but you will notice the difference), but still very enjoyable. The new mechanics make it faster and more funny (climbing, jumping and "mounting" monsters feels really nice =) ), but I don't find the hunting areas as appealing as the previous ones. Plus, having to hunt enemies that you've hunted ten thousand times before to get to the new, stronger ones gets a little frustrating and time consuming (I've played every MonHun game so I'm tired of Congalalas, Gypceros, Kut Kut's and even Raths. Not Tigrex, of course ^^ ). I also miss some funny monsters from previous games (Barroth, Duramboros...), which would have been more interesting that the ones I mentioned previously.

Regarding the 3DS, I have had the standard one, the XL and the New 3DSXL. GO for New 3DSXL. It is WAY better in every aspect and the new camera button works perfectly with MonHun (and with MM3D, btw), way more comfortable and accesible than the bulky circle pad pro.

So... For me, MH4U is not the definitive MonHun (3Tri was, filled with 15 new monsters instead of rebumping older ones, even if there were only 18 monsters in total, which may look not enough compared to others, but definitly WAS thanks to 90% of them being new and the variety added by water combat, free hunting and awesome areas). It is, however, extremely fun and enjoyable, so I fou like MH do not hessitate (do not hessitate if you don't like it, either ;) ).



mtu9356 on 12 May 2015
sundin13 said:
mtu9356 said:
sundin13 said:


First of all, how much do you care about 3D? With the new 3DS, they improved it significantly so it actually tracks your head meaning it doesn't go out of focus like the older models did. Additionally, the new 3DS has exclusive software (so far only Xenoblade Chronicles 3D), better load times and better graphics in some games. Finally, the 3DS XL is not compatible with the Circle Pad Pro, so you would have to live with a single stick if you went with that model (imo, the single stick works fine, but to each his own)


Probably wouldn't use the 3D much.  The older model is around $50 cheaper but the circle pro pad would be about $25, so its a tough decision.


"the 3DS XL is not compatible with the Circle Pad Pro"

The original XL is compatible but the new one isn't.  (you do have to import tho)


http://www.amazon.com/Circle-Pad-Pro-Nintendo-Accessory-Included/dp/B009LGO88E



Ganoncrotch on 12 May 2015
sundin13 said:
mtu9356 said:
sundin13 said:


First of all, how much do you care about 3D? With the new 3DS, they improved it significantly so it actually tracks your head meaning it doesn't go out of focus like the older models did. Additionally, the new 3DS has exclusive software (so far only Xenoblade Chronicles 3D), better load times and better graphics in some games. Finally, the 3DS XL is not compatible with the Circle Pad Pro, so you would have to live with a single stick if you went with that model (imo, the single stick works fine, but to each his own)


Probably wouldn't use the 3D much.  The older model is around $50 cheaper but the circle pro pad would be about $25, so its a tough decision.


"the 3DS XL is not compatible with the Circle Pad Pro"

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nintendo-3DS-Circle-Pad-Pro/dp/B00B3TXJ14

You keep saying that... even the original model of the circle pad pro is compatible even with the XL... if you break the plastic casing at the side of the CPP since it's just an infra red connection it needs to the 3DS/XL.

But yeah having played through revelations completely using a CPP and used the nub to "control" or reset the camera in Majoras mask, really the CPP is far more comfortable to play with.... but massively less portable to use. (and the CPP takes a AAA battery since it isn't connected to the 3ds physically)



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sundin13 on 12 May 2015
ganoncrotch said:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nintendo-3DS-Circle-Pad-Pro/dp/B00B3TXJ14

You keep saying that... even the original model of the circle pad pro is compatible even with the XL... if you break the plastic casing at the side of the CPP since it's just an infra red connection it needs to the 3DS/XL.

But yeah having played through revelations completely using a CPP and used the nub to "control" or reset the camera in Majoras mask, really the CPP is far more comfortable to play with.... but massively less portable to use. (and the CPP takes a AAA battery since it isn't connected to the 3ds physically)


First of all, I don't consider "it works if you break it" as "compatible".

Second of all, I don't believe that was ever available in America, which is why I was mistaken. I have already been corrected about that.



Ganoncrotch on 13 May 2015
sundin13 said:
ganoncrotch said:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nintendo-3DS-Circle-Pad-Pro/dp/B00B3TXJ14

You keep saying that... even the original model of the circle pad pro is compatible even with the XL... if you break the plastic casing at the side of the CPP since it's just an infra red connection it needs to the 3DS/XL.

But yeah having played through revelations completely using a CPP and used the nub to "control" or reset the camera in Majoras mask, really the CPP is far more comfortable to play with.... but massively less portable to use. (and the CPP takes a AAA battery since it isn't connected to the 3ds physically)

Second of all, I don't believe that was ever available in America, which is why I was mistaken. I have already been corrected about that.


Ah good as long as you stop bolding and repeating incorrect info that's the main thing. I believe Nintendo were selling the XL CPP from their site but not retailers in the states but yeah here in EU it was just available.

> http://ie.ign.com/articles/2013/04/17/nintendo-now-selling-3ds-xl-circle-pad-pro



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