Nintendo 3DS

[therearerules]

Starship Damrey is such a let down after the opening. Really thought it would do something unique after that start too.

[Barny]

I almost bought The Starship Damrey but the internet convinced me otherwise. I wanted it to be good so much though.

[harlowlad]

Sometimes Nintendo does get it right .... Nice xmas gift, but wiped out my stars balance

[friedgold]

I've got a Zelda craving right now.

Which one - OoT 3D or A Link Between Worlds?

[Mr Do 71]

A Link Between Worlds.

[mdn2]

I would say if you've never played Ocarina, then you need to slap yourself across the face a few times for leaving it so long and then play that. If you have played it, then get A Link Between Worlds. Its amazing, but not as amazing as the first time you play Ocarina of Time.

[friedgold]

Ta, LBW downloading. Played and loved OoT over and over again but there's been such praise for the new boy I've been finding it hard to resist.

Cheers, looking forward to it.

[Not Thread Owner]

I've got a Zelda craving right now.

Which one - OoT 3D or A Link Between Worlds?

Link Between Worlds, obviously. OoT is shit

[jonamok]

Okay. I'm finally considering getting a 3DS. There's just too many good games I'm missing (Fire Emblem, Mario Land, Zelda LBW, the new Laytons, MK7, Bravely Default, New Leaf and on and on.)

So, I have a couple of questions for you good folks.

1: 3DS or 3DSXL? Does the larger screen size/larger pixel size provide any real difference to visual experience - better/worse/neither? Won't be commuting with it so size/weight not an issue. Nor is the cost of the unit or the missing charger in the XL etc.

2: I assume I should get the largest memory card I can, but is there an upper size limit that the system can utilise? And are there makes/types of SDHC cards that are better than others based on read speed? If so, does that affect in-game performance or just loading times?

Ta.

j.

[deerokus]

The larger screen and improved general design of the XL* makes it a nicer experience all round. Yes, the PPI is obviously a bit lower but that doesn't matter much at all in this case, as the resolution still looks good on the screen. Games look nice on the big screen, the 3D works well and it is more comfortable to look at.

*Matte finish, better start/home/select buttons, much more comfortable to hold for a longer play session.

It's a really nice device.

[TheSlugFormerlyKnownAsNap]

Okay. I'm finally considering getting a 3DS. There's just too many good games I'm missing (Fire Emblem, Mario Land, Zelda LBW, the new Laytons, MK7, Bravely Default, New Leaf and on and on.)

So, I have a couple of questions for you good folks.

1: 3DS or 3DSXL? Does the larger screen size/larger pixel size provide any real difference to visual experience - better/worse/neither? Won't be commuting with it so size/weight not an issue. Nor is the cost of the unit or the missing charger in the XL etc.

2: I assume I should get the largest memory card I can, but is there an upper size limit that the system can utilise? And are there makes/types of SDHC cards that are better than others based on read speed? If so, does that affect in-game performance or just loading times?

Ta.

j.

Definitely the XL. I have both, and the XL is so much nicer in every way. It's more comfortable, the 3D effect works better on the big screen and it's just a more polished, evolved product than the original 3DS that still looks a bit like an escaped prototype.

[Not Thread Owner]

Okay. I'm finally considering getting a 3DS. There's just too many good games I'm missing (Fire Emblem, Mario Land, Zelda LBW, the new Laytons, MK7, Bravely Default, New Leaf and on and on.)

So, I have a couple of questions for you good folks.

1: 3DS or 3DSXL? Does the larger screen size/larger pixel size provide any real difference to visual experience - better/worse/neither? Won't be commuting with it so size/weight not an issue. Nor is the cost of the unit or the missing charger in the XL etc.

2: I assume I should get the largest memory card I can, but is there an upper size limit that the system can utilise? And are there makes/types of SDHC cards that are better than others based on read speed? If so, does that affect in-game performance or just loading times?

Ta.

j.

To answer 2, 128GB at least works. 32GB is as high as supported, but I've got a 64GB in mine - you just have to format them correctly.

I bought this one: http://www.mymemory.co.uk/SDXC/Lexar/Lexar-Premium-64GB-Class-10-200x-30MB_s-High-Speed-SDXC-Memory-Card-

And did this: http://lofi-gaming.org.uk/blog/2013/10/25/updated-how-to-upgrade-your-3ds-sd-card-to-64gb-and-beyond/

[Protocol Penguin]

Yes, always get the XL over the regular 3DS, no question.

[Not Thread Owner]

Having used both, I prefer the normal 3DS to the XL. XL is too big for my hands and my case.

[Shimmyhill]

XL for sure, i have both and the XL is in a different league - its almost like a whole other console!

[deerokus]

This thread has taught us that deKay has the hands of a 6 year old.

[Not Thread Owner]

We're not going through this again. Last time I set up a spreadsheet and got everyone to record their hand sizes. Mine are larger than the average.

I just find it more comfortable to hold. Maybe it's how my thumbs angle or something.

[Shimmyhill]

We're not going through this again. Last time I set up a spreadsheet and got everyone to record their hand sizes. Mine are larger than the average.

I just find it more comfortable to hold. Maybe it's how my thumbs angle or something.

WIERDO!

[Wiper]

Aye, hand size is surprisingly irrelevant. I have tiny hands, but far prefer the XL. And, much more unusually, my favourite controller is still the original Xbox pad. Yes, the behemoth.

[Gorf King]

Yeah, thumb angle, sure.

[deerokus]

You're probably just holding it wrongly, dekay. I have small girl's hands and shitty hypermobile joints and it is fine! There is a way I held it at first (fingers resting on the shoulders/under the screen, similar to a control pad) which was very uncomfortable. I soon realised that's the wrong way to hold it.

[Bacon Horsemeat]

XL with this

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Assecure-Controller-Attachment-Nintendo-Handheld/dp/B00BBLDTPK

[Garwoofoo]

You're probably just holding it wrongly, dekay. I have small girl's hands and shitty hypermobile joints and it is fine! There is a way I held it at first (fingers resting on the shoulders/under the screen, similar to a control pad) which was very uncomfortable. I soon realised that's the wrong way to hold it.

How do you hold it then? I still find it very uncomfortable to use unless I prop it on a cushion or something.

[Mentazm]

I think the xl is to big to be a true portable. Also go with LBW over OOT as Zelda plays so much nicer in 2d.

[MansizeRooster]

I'm amazed that Ninty haven't brought out a hardware update with a second stick. That's what I'm holding out for before I get one of these.

[Super Craig]

You'll never get one then.

[TheSlugFormerlyKnownAsNap]

How do you hold it then? I still find it very uncomfortable to use unless I prop it on a cushion or something.

I hold it with three fingers behind the back (bottom), two fingers supporting the top while on the L and R buttons and thumbs on the circle pad and buttons. Doesn't feel uncomfortable to me, although I tend to rest my hands on my lap or the table.

[Dudley]

I'm amazed that Ninty haven't brought out a hardware update with a second stick. That's what I'm holding out for before I get one of these.

Why would they do that? No game could ever use it without excluding 42 million people with otherwise the same hardware. This isn't like Sony's dual-analogue, it's not a £15 upgrade.

[MansizeRooster]

Support for it could be added in as an optional extra, a-la the latter-day PSP games that shipped with support for the Vita's second stick.

[Jack]

You can get a second stick with the addon pad for the four or five games that (debatably) need it if you really want. For the rest, it doesn't matter.