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Thu, 29 Aug 2013 12:09:58
gamingeek said:

Aspro you should ebay your XL, you would get good money for it and get a regular 3DS with better resolution.

Or just trade it in.

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To me buying a PS3 and not getting the big games is like buying a Wii and not getting Mario and Zelda. You might do better with a 360, it has Enslaved, Bayonetta and tons more and usually the system is the lead sku for multiplats.

So, software wise the 3DS and XL are 100% equal?  I'll have to check for any promotions then, because if they're identical, save for their dimensions, I'd rather keep my €30.

I've been betting with my spouse for a 360 for years now, but the last year or so I find the PS3 to be more attractive.  Sure, I don't like the controller, but Sony has better indie exclusives.  In short, they have Journey.  And SotC.  I still have a copy of SotC for the PS2 at home, despite never having owned on or even being able to play it.

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Thu, 29 Aug 2013 22:47:09

What is 2DS?  When Yoda mentioned it I thought he meant the original DS but GG's chart is confusing me.

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Fri, 30 Aug 2013 08:40:43

http://regmedia.co.uk/2013/08/29/2ds.jpg

Didn't see that coming, did you?  WinkWink

Anyhow, GG, I see that the animal crossing thing only applies if you buy a 3DS XL...  IF I get one before september 7, and IF you haven't given the copy to anyone else by then, I'll gladly accept it.  But man, the 3DS XL doesn't even come with a charger.  Sad

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Fri, 30 Aug 2013 09:54:10

3ds has better battery life, bigger screens and a 4gb sd card. Normal 3ds has a 2gb card and proper resolution games.

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http://regmedia.co.uk/2013/08/29/2ds.jpg

Didn't see that coming, did you?  WinkWink

Anyhow, GG, I see that the animal crossing thing only applies if you buy a 3DS XL...  IF I get one before september 7, and IF you haven't given the copy to anyone else by then, I'll gladly accept it.  But man, the 3DS XL doesn't even come with a charger.  Sad

Does it apply in europe or is it uk only? Hell if I know.

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Fri, 30 Aug 2013 10:24:01

Man I love the industrial design of the 2DS.  I wonder what it wil retail for here.

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Fri, 30 Aug 2013 11:54:03

Industrial? Ugly and cheap is industrial? Nyaa

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Fri, 30 Aug 2013 12:35:37

GG, the promotion is valid over here as well.  Well, it should be according to my finds.

I don't think the 2DS is ugly per se, but I am rather concerned about how the touchscreen is in a different position to that of the 3DS and XL.  Your index finger needs to travel a lot to reach the touchscreen, I could see this hindering you in games that rely both on regular button presses and quick swipes.

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Fri, 30 Aug 2013 13:46:33

Good point, I didn't notice that.

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Fri, 30 Aug 2013 19:56:27

I can't think of any games I have that require both buttons and touchscreen. It's usually one or the other, except for menu navigation. I'm sure it's not a deal breaker, though.

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Fri, 30 Aug 2013 21:08:54
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Hmmm since you arent interested in most of the PS3 games I say go 3DS, it has an insane library now especially if you like rpg games.

Don't get the 2DS though, that thing is uglier that GGs butt when he gets out of the bathroom from a diaraeaa attack.

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Fri, 30 Aug 2013 21:48:19

I am about 2 hours from walking into a gamestop and saying:

preorder me a fucking 2DS

preorder me a fucking ps-mother-fucking-4 and

preorder me a copy of fucking GTAV - STAT!

That's not gonig to happen today, but that's how I feel this morning.

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Fri, 30 Aug 2013 21:49:17
gamingeek said:

Industrial? Ugly and cheap is industrial? Nyaa

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Industrial_design

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Fri, 30 Aug 2013 21:51:10
aspro said:

I am about 2 hours from walking into a gamestop and saying:

preorder me a fucking 2DS

preorder me a fucking ps-mother-fucking-4 and

preorder me a copy of fucking GTAV - STAT!

That's not gonig to happen today, but that's how I feel this morning.

1. That wouldn't work, as Gamestop employees frown on colorful language.

2. You'll feel better once Saint's Row 4 arrives.

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Fri, 30 Aug 2013 21:52:24
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Strong contender at the moment, although it might also by a psychological ladder towards eventually buying a 3DS.  "Oh look, a cheaper version of a piece of hardware I find too expensive!"  "But you know, I could just shell out a little bit more and get the full option handheld."  So instead of paying €200, I'm only paying €70 more then I would for the barebones model.

Not having 3D is an upgrade

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Fri, 30 Aug 2013 21:53:52
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You had to remind me didn't you?  Instead my day will entail countless household and mechanical chores, taking a cat to the vet, and at the end of the day when I have nothing left in me but exhaustion and alcohol poisoning trying to feebly play a couple of PC games that my dog could have made (and I don't even have a dog).

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Fri, 30 Aug 2013 21:55:08
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SupremeAC said:

Strong contender at the moment, although it might also by a psychological ladder towards eventually buying a 3DS.  "Oh look, a cheaper version of a piece of hardware I find too expensive!"  "But you know, I could just shell out a little bit more and get the full option handheld."  So instead of paying €200, I'm only paying €70 more then I would for the barebones model.

Not having 3D is an upgrade

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Sat, 31 Aug 2013 01:39:44
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I'd definitely recommend getting a PS3. There's waaaaaaay more games worth getting on it then the 3DS and many better deals on them to boot. Also spending an extra $50 per year for PSN+ is such a ridiculously good deal which alone could keep you rolling in games. The 3DS is a good little system with some excellent games but when it comes to choosing one over the other I don't even consider it to be close.

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Sat, 31 Aug 2013 03:10:25
gamingeek said:

Industrial? Ugly and cheap is industrial? Nyaa

That's pretty much the definition. Yep.

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Sat, 31 Aug 2013 06:50:25

Just watched the intro video for it from Nintendo, man I want one of those. Cant; wait to see what it costs down here.

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