How Long Before a 3DS Redesign?

[Viper1]

kitler53 said:

Viper1 said:

kitler53 said:

there wasn't really anything wrong with the DS lite but we still got a DSi, DSi XL.

The problems with the DS Lite were the user interface, couldn't update the firmware, didn't have the cameras, no online store, small internal memory, no SD card slot.

and the problem with the 3DS is <insert features 1 through 6 of things you don't realise you want now but will want the second they become availible>

i mean really, none of those are must haves for gaming.

does the 3DS support in game chat?  maybe we'll need blue tooth or something like that.

How about that ambient light patent nintendo just claimed?  that could be a cool new feature.

How about 3G or 4G?  Right now i think it only does wi-fi.

and believe you me -- glassesless 3D screens are going to be much better tech in 2-3 years from now.  Upgrade!

battery life?   ... too obvious. xD

There is a very big firmware update coming at the end of next month.  Voice chat is suspected to be one of the big features of the firmware. Why in teh world would you need blue tooth for voice chat?  Do you have any idea what blue tooth even is?

Nintendo has no interest in adding 3G or 4G to their systems.  They do not want their customers to be tied down to 3rd party service contracts.

The parallax barrier screen can't be changed out for a new type of screen.  You lose compatability with the programmed content already in circulation and vice versa.

The firmware updates can add a lot of the features people are wanting.