How Long Before a 3DS Redesign?

[LordTheNightKnight]

Viper1 said:

LordTheNightKnight said:

Viper1 said:

LordTheNightKnight said:

Viper1 said:

The DS Lite was released as a means to fix many aesthetic problems with the original DS.  The DSi was released to enable firmware, DSiWare, new UI and the cameras.   Because the 3DS is already well enabled in those facets, a redeisgn is not as imperative as it was with the DS and even DS Lite.

2014 at the earliest.

Battery life was sacrificed, so there is something that needs fixing.

A single factor that can be remedied via 3rd party battery replacements is not as dire as the factors that plagued the DS and DS Lite.   I'm not making light of the short battery life of the 3DS, simply that comapring it to the whole of the problems on the DS and DS Lite are not justified.

Actually, I think it is justified, based on the fact that battery life has been a major issue in just about every handheld's success. Not claiming it's the only factor, but it's something that can't be ignored or marginalized.

And relying on third parties to fix the problem didn't help the PSP get over its battery life image.

Simply put, it's not enough to warrant a new SKU by itself.

2012: New Nintendo 3DS Lite....now wiith longer lasting battery.  Only $249.99

 

Do you see that working well?  I don't.

Lower price would be another selling point though. And they might even have a price cut before, the way the DS did befor the Lite.