Nintendo 3DS

[gizmo1990]

I must admit, I read the first part of that sentence and thought OMG!! Then I came to my senses realising nothing has been announced and likely won't either.

We're more likely to see a Artoon developed Metroid than we are a new F-Zero. Just think of that for a minute.. shudder.

[Bacon Horsemeat]

that's alright, I still have OoT (one of those rare games where you just have to complete and find everything - that will take 50+ hours), Pokemon and Harvest Moon (both games with infinite gameplay). And of course Layton vs Wright.

I agree though, 3DS and Wii U their portfolio is not looking good at all.

[Bacon Horsemeat]

Apparently the video app is being phased out now.. I suppose it doesn't surprise me, they never seemed to make the most of it. Shame though. Please understand n all that eh.

they had a 3D vid of a racer in a downhill ice skating race with 3 other guys in first person, that was amazing.

[Not Thread Owner]

Actually, we've no 1080 or Wave Race yet either. Probably due another mystery dungeon or ranger Pokemon too, aren't we?

3DS Wario Ware or Rhythm Tengoku?

[Massive Invisible Dog]

Majora's Mask remake.

[Not Thread Owner]

I'd be amazed if that didn't happen.

[Bacon Horsemeat]

This E3 probably.

[gizmo1990]

That's all well and good (if mm really does exist) but it does seem currently like a gradual winding up of the platform is on the horizon. The complete absence of third parties, the reliance solely on Nintendo titles, release of the 2ds and sidelining of 3d, the spluttering indie scene compared to vita.

[Bacon Horsemeat]

I think the 2DS has poor sales, the 3DS XL is still the target platform they develop for.

[gizmo1990]

That might be true but its very existance starts to fragment the market. Why bother taking the performance hit (and extra work load to fix perf) if a slice of the market can't even see the effect? Or try to design something that relies heavily on the effect and then close yourself off from that group purchasing your title. Yes no titles have really done that yet but now they probably won't ever be attempted either.

[Not Thread Owner]

I think the 2DS has poor sales

Over 2.1 million units since launch, so not poor.

Actually, that's only from October to December, and doesn't include Japan:

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2014/140129e.pdf

[pranny]

It was a good guess though.

[gizmo1990]

I wouldn't be surprised if 2ds sales eventually overtake 3ds ones. It's considerably cheaper and more child friendly.

[Halo]

That might be true but its very existance starts to fragment the market. Why bother taking the performance hit (and extra work load to fix perf) if a slice of the market can't even see the effect? Or try to design something that relies heavily on the effect and then close yourself off from that group purchasing your title. Yes no titles have really done that yet but now they probably won't ever be attempted either.

The public doesn't care about 3D and lots of kids want cheap consoles to play Pokemon.

[gizmo1990]

I believe that's kinda what I've been saying?

[Bacon Horsemeat]

I wouldn't be surprised if 2ds sales eventually overtake 3ds ones. It's considerably cheaper and more child friendly.

It also has way better shoulder buttons and you don't get cramp when playing for over 10 minutes. In truth I do miss the 3D with OoT, but I prefer the more natural handling

[PopeSmokesDope]

anyone here got a 2ds for their kids? Thinking of getting one for my daughter (4 /12)

[Bacon Horsemeat]

Is she 4 or 12? Not that it matters, if she doesn't need the larger screen I'd say it was the better one.

[StephenM]

Posted this elsewhere but still not sure. Only got back into handheld a month or so ago, and I'm liking the sound of the professor layton games. They're good, right?

But is it the sort of thing where it'd be worth going right back to the curious village? I'm thinking the boxes out (or stretched full screen) way it'll work on the 3ds XL will just become infuriating.

So I'm tempted to just get whichever the first 3ds layton game was. Good idea or not?

[Not Thread Owner]

The first 3DS game was the second in a trilogy, so you'll be wanting Spectre's Call (the first in the second trilogy) at the very least.

The second trilogy is set before the first.

[StephenM]

The first 3DS game was the second in a trilogy, so you'll be wanting Spectre's Call (the first in the second trilogy) at the very least.

The second trilogy is set before the first.

A trilogy that split across consoles? Mad. Screw it, I'll get curious village for a few quid and see how I go. I'm sure after a bit my eyes will adapt.

[deerokus]

I wouldn't play all of them, you will get sick of them if you do that.

The 3DS just doesn't have the masses of great third party stuff the 1DS had, unfortunately.

[Not Thread Owner]

A trilogy that split across consoles? Mad. Screw it, I'll get curious village for a few quid and see how I go. I'm sure after a bit my eyes will adapt.

Not sure I can name another planned trilogy that spans two console generations, actually.

[Bacon Horsemeat]

The 3DS just doesn't have the masses of great third party stuff the 1DS had, unfortunately.

It's amazing how many games you can make based on a line.

Not sure I can name another planned trilogy that spans two console generations, actually.

Halo

[Dudley]

Batman : Arkham (Origins is not part of the trilogy)

[sir stiff_one]

Shenmue.

[Not Thread Owner]

Halo was never planned to be a trilogy. Same goes for Batman.

Shenmue lolz

[Thwomp]

Castlevania LoS:MoF only £10.00

http://www.game.co.uk/en/castlevania-lords-of-shadow-mirror-of-fate-173003?pageSize=20&searchTerm=castlevania&catGroupId=

[SMD]

Not sure I can name another planned trilogy that spans two console generations, actually.

Metroid Prime and Kingdom Hearts off the top of my head. I assume PC games don't count.

[Not Thread Owner]

Metroid Prime and Kingdom Hearts off the top of my head. I assume PC games don't count.

Neither of which were planned as a trilogy.