Prediction: Nintendo will release the "4DS" around March/April 2017

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Blob said:
with all these 2016 predictions can anyone tell me the point if the new 3ds then? mid 2017 is my guess because you cant just release a upgraded model, tout that it will have a few exclusive games and then blow it off a year later.

New 3DS is a bridge between the 3DS and the new one. I wouldn't be surprised to see n3DS software compatible with the new one.