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If you're not a fan of Nintendo games, you shouldn't buy a 3DS.



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You should get a Vita.

I'm just kidding, not even Sony would recommend the Vita.



Sigs are dumb. And so are you!

rolltide101x said:

Thanks again, now we can get the thread going in the proper direction. The hardware is a joke in my opinion. I was playing games near 3DS quality in 2005 on my PSP!

The 3DS DOES NOT have the games of the PSP (yet)

Which is understandable, considering the PSP's age and how many games it's racked up over time.

However, there have been many 3DS games that are of utmost quality. The game you listed (Link Between Worlds) was really well received and is said to be one of the 3DS' best games. Pokemon X/Y also pushed the Pokemon franchise even further down the road, same with SM3DL doing that to Mario platformers on HH's.



You get great

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for a great price.  I don't know what you're into, but the 3DS library is so vast that you have to be able to find something that peaks your interest.  Furthermore, even the features I thought were useless, I ended up liking.  Like streetpass, for example.  I at first thought it was pointless, but now I love it when I streetpass someone!



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sundin13 said:
rolltide101x said:
NintendoPie said:
Have you guys ever thought that maybe OP already looked at all of the games? Do you have qualms with the HW, maybe?

Also, ktay has the prettiest post ever. So many colors!


You are pretty much the only one that gets it. Thank you

 

Why would I want to pay 40$ (Full retail price for a mobile game) what I can get on a smart phone for way less? Atleast the PSVita has reasonably priced Indies


Well, because pretty much ever retail 3DS game is bigger and better than any smartphone game. These arent generic time wasters, you have 50+ hour games like Pokemon and Fire Emblem and SMT and Bravely Default alongside other amazing games like Super Mario 3D Land, Luigi's Mansion and Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds.

On top of that, the 3DS eShop has a good selection of new titles and some old classics like Pushmo/Crashmo, Metroid 2, Super Mario Land, Sakura Samurai, EscapeVektor and more.

And on top of all of that, you have the entire MEGAHUGEANDAWESOME DS library that you can play in its entirety (for the most part) on the 3DS. That alone should make you run out and buy a 3DS this very second. 


DS games are the best point that has been made so far.



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camaro52391 said:
rolltide101x said:
NintendoPie said:
Have you guys ever thought that maybe OP already looked at all of the games? Do you have qualms with the HW, maybe?

Also, ktay has the prettiest post ever. So many colors!


You are pretty much the only one that gets it. Thank you

 

Why would I want to pay 40$ (Full retail price for a mobile game) what I can get on a smart phone for way less? Atleast the PSVita has reasonably priced Indies and the PSVita's full retail games are comparable the PS3/360 games.

 

Because smartphone games are garbage, they have ads, microstransactions, no buttons, and poor replay value. You can easily sink hundreds of hours into pokemon. If you don't care about 3d get a 2ds. if you want super mario 3d land to be amazing get a 3ds.


I agree that smartphone games are garbage but honestly the only advantage the 3DS has over them is buttons and now the iPhone officially supports controllers. It is only a matter of time before they throughly pass the 3DS in quality.



Fusioncode said:
You should get a Vita.

I'm just kidding, not even Sony would recommend the Vita.


I have a Vita and use it most days. Its lack of AAA releases is disappointing but its Indies and Remote Play is awesome. It has not paid for itself yet but I feel it will over the years



padib said:
rolltide101x said:

DS games are the best point that has been made so far.

Then get a DS. If you don't want the games, and the hardware does not please you, then just get a DS at a pawn shop and end of story.

Nintendo has sold a lot of 3DS', it doesn't need your purchase. If you want its games, and you like the hardware, then get the 3DS. If they don't entice you, then just let it be.


Pretty much this. I guess I will just never get it =) lol

 

Thanks guys, have a nice day



The 3DS has games that are "pick up and play" so you can naturally close the screen at any time and pick up right where you left off. They aren't iphone games, but they're not all full console games, either. For example, Animal Crossing. Have you played Animal Crossing before? It might look kiddie or stupid, but NO. It's amazing. If you like fun, addictive games MADE for a portable and pick up and play atmosphere then the 3DS is for you. If you're looking for more of a console experience that you're gonna play in your house for long periods of time, and you never want something you can just grab every once in a while, open a game, and play for a few minutes to hours, then you don't need a 3DS. There are also some games on the 3DS that are made for long periods of play time, but they're probably not going to be your main focus. Unless they are. Also, don't confuse the 3DS and pick up and play games for CASUAL. Kid Icarus Uprising on the hardest difficulty is HARD. Super Mario 3D Land (the 2nd half) is HARD. (although I don't like that game) There is also a ton of variety and genre of game on the 3DS. So, check it out!

EDIT: ARE YOU KIDDING ME? I just finished my reply and you're leaving. Well then.



Maybe I'm late, but I'll just say if the games available in the 3DS don't interest you, don't get the console at all...



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