# The 3DS is very slick **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [March 28, 2011, 1:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-3ds-is-very-slick/576254 "2011-03-28T13:45:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2011, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-3ds-is-very-slick/576254/81 "2011-04-17T17:51:45Z")
Forget the 3D for a minute. How good looking are the games graphics? I mean, is it far more capable than the regular DS or is it a full “new console” upgrade? I’m talking about the regular 2D graphics, when the 3D effect is off. ---
**Author:** ![MyFootsZZZ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/myfootszzz/32/12580_2.png) [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2011, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-3ds-is-very-slick/576254/82 "2011-04-17T18:07:22Z")
Not many games out show off it’s graphical capabilities yet, I’m pretty sure it’s a bit above the PSP level. ---
**Author:** ![CyclopticXander](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/59ef9b/32.png) [@CyclopticXander](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CyclopticXander)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2011, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-3ds-is-very-slick/576254/83 "2011-04-18T01:31:40Z")
> [@Mahaloth](#): > > Forget the 3D for a minute. > > How good looking are the games graphics? I mean, is it far more capable than the regular DS or is it a full “new console” upgrade? I’m talking about the regular 2D graphics, when the 3D effect is off. Yea it’s the expected step up, honestly I think it will be capable of graphics that are a little better than the PSP. There just isn’t anything yet that pushes those boundaries, but you can expect some beautiful games to come out this year. Pilot Wings for the record looks as good as the Wii Sports Resort game as far as I’m concerned, so that’s something. ---
**Author:** ![Trion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ccd318/32.png) [@Trion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trion)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2011, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-3ds-is-very-slick/576254/84 "2011-06-08T00:16:27Z")
The web browser has been implemented and the store is open. ---
**Author:** ![Cubsfan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2011, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-3ds-is-very-slick/576254/85 "2011-06-08T02:26:49Z")
> [@Trion](#): > > The web browser has been implemented and the store is open. The store launched totally full of over priced garbage. $5 for Super Mario Land? In 2011? What is with Nintendos pricing of ancient games on all of their failed stores? This one is doomed as were the other ones. Epic fail. ---
**Author:** ![borschevsky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/97f17d/32.png) [@borschevsky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/borschevsky)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2011, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-3ds-is-very-slick/576254/86 "2011-06-08T03:01:24Z")
Eh, people will pay it. $4 for Super Mario Land is not some giant rip off. $6 for Link’s Awakening is a good deal. ---
**Author:** ![Trion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ccd318/32.png) [@Trion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trion)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2011, 1:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-3ds-is-very-slick/576254/87 "2011-06-08T13:03:07Z")
I suppose we could argue about the price if we wanted to, but I can’t say that stuff like Super Mario Land or Plants vs. Zombies is garbage. I don’t have the 3DS in fron of me right now, but IIRC, the price for PvZ is about a dollar more than the PC version. _shrug_ ---
**Author:** ![Justin\_Bailey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/justin_bailey/32/8792_2.png) [@Justin\_Bailey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Justin_Bailey)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2011, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-3ds-is-very-slick/576254/88 "2011-06-08T14:13:39Z")
> [@Cubsfan](#): > > The store launched totally full of over priced garbage. $5 for Super Mario Land? In 2011? What is with Nintendos pricing of ancient games on all of their failed stores? This one is doomed as were the other ones. Epic fail. Failed stores? The Virtual Console is one of the Wii’s biggest hits. Besides that, try to find a cartridge of Super Mario Land today for under $5. I say good luck… > **[Super Mario Land for sale | eBay](https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?rt=nc&Platform=Nintendo%2520Game%2520Boy&_nkw=super%20mario%20land&_dmpt=Video_Games_Games&_fln=1&_ssov=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m282)** > > Get the best deals for Super Mario Land at eBay.com. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items! ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2011, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-3ds-is-very-slick/576254/89 "2011-06-08T14:19:08Z")
> [@borschevsky](#): > > . $6 for Link’s Awakening is a good deal. I thought I heard Link’s Awakening was free or something? Did I mishear that? ---
**Author:** ![Justin\_Bailey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/justin_bailey/32/8792_2.png) [@Justin\_Bailey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Justin_Bailey)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2011, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-3ds-is-very-slick/576254/90 "2011-06-08T14:28:10Z")
> [@Mahaloth](#): > > I thought I heard Link’s Awakening was free or something? Did I mishear that? Excitebike 3D is free. ---
**Author:** ![MyFootsZZZ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/myfootszzz/32/12580_2.png) [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2011, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-3ds-is-very-slick/576254/91 "2011-06-08T15:43:16Z")
> [@Mahaloth](#): > > I thought I heard Link’s Awakening was free or something? Did I mishear that? Legend of Zelda Four Swords will be free. ---
**Author:** ![BunnyTVS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/977dab/32.png) [@BunnyTVS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BunnyTVS)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2011, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-3ds-is-very-slick/576254/92 "2011-06-08T18:33:00Z")
And my 3DS has just stopped charging. Time to hunt out the warranty :mad: ---
**Author:** ![drgnrdr07](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/71e660/32.png) [@drgnrdr07](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drgnrdr07)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2011, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-3ds-is-very-slick/576254/93 "2011-06-09T03:49:14Z")
> [@Cubsfan](#): > > The store launched totally full of over priced garbage. $5 for Super Mario Land? In 2011? What is with Nintendos pricing of ancient games on all of their failed stores? This one is doomed as were the other ones. Epic fail. I don’t have a problem with the prices (Link’s Awakening is more than worth the six bucks they are charging). My problem is the fact that I have to add funds into my account in five dollar increments. That is complete bullshit. In fact, I had clicked on the purchase button for Link’s Awakening, but when I saw that I could only add money in five dollar increments I canceled my order. I know this isn’t unique to Nintendo, but I really hate when companies pull that type of crap. I was hoping that Nintendo would go the PSN route of allowing me to purchase an item without having to add an excessive amount of funds in my account. ---
**Author:** ![CyclopticXander](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/59ef9b/32.png) [@CyclopticXander](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CyclopticXander)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2011, 11:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-3ds-is-very-slick/576254/94 "2011-06-20T11:33:17Z")
It’s worth resurrecting this thread to point out the Ocarina of Time 3D is now out, and our system seller has arrived! I’ve really been enjoying it, it’s just one of the best games of all time made even better. If you’ve never played it this comes highly recommended, and if you’re a veteran the beautiful graphical makeover and new Master Quest make it worth a revisit. You may even want to consider a 3DS purchase if you’ve been unsure until this point, it’s that good. > **[Video Game Reviews, Articles, Trailers and more - Metacritic](https://www.metacritic.com/game)** > > Not every critic is the same. Metacritic offers aggregated game reviews > from the top critics, and our own METASCORE pinpoints at a glance how each > game was reviewed. ---
**Author:** ![antonio107](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/7ea924/32.png) [@antonio107](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/antonio107)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2011, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-3ds-is-very-slick/576254/95 "2011-06-20T15:37:26Z")
Ooh…how big the storage memory on the 3DS? I can see myself going overboard with old games…😃 ---
**Author:** ![CyclopticXander](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/59ef9b/32.png) [@CyclopticXander](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CyclopticXander)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2011, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-3ds-is-very-slick/576254/96 "2011-06-20T16:46:33Z")
> [@antonio107](#): > > Ooh…how big the storage memory on the 3DS? I can see myself going overboard with old games…😃 I think it saves to the SD card so pretty much infinite. ---
**Author:** ![Koldanar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/dbc845/32.png) [@Koldanar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Koldanar)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2011, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-3ds-is-very-slick/576254/97 "2011-06-20T17:08:07Z")
> [@CyclopticXander](#): > > I think it saves to the SD card so pretty much infinite. I think the most the 3DS is equipped to handle at the moment is 32gb…that works out to…um, hang on _furious scribbling, tongue sticking out_ …256,000 NES games? Assuming 1 mega bit games. Yeesh! ---
**Author:** ![borschevsky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/97f17d/32.png) [@borschevsky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/borschevsky)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2011, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-3ds-is-very-slick/576254/98 "2011-07-29T21:36:48Z")
Nintendo has announced a price drop from $250 to $170 effective August 12th. People who have already purchased at the higher price get 20 downloadable games free. This introduces the slightly shady option of buying a system now at the higher price to get the free games, and using a store’s 30-day price guarantee to recover the $80 difference after the price drop comes into effect. ---
**Author:** ![MyFootsZZZ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/myfootszzz/32/12580_2.png) [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2011, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-3ds-is-very-slick/576254/99 "2011-08-01T17:55:02Z")
I’m still waiting for a redesign, (3DS Lite). I hear the top screen gets smudges from the bottom screen’s frame. Nothing you can’t rub off. But I want more battery life too. ---
**Author:** ![WolfpackJeep](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpackjeep/32/2921_2.png) [@WolfpackJeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WolfpackJeep)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2011, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-3ds-is-very-slick/576254/100 "2011-08-01T23:15:40Z")
If they’re having this much trouble selling the original, what are the chances they would ever issue a redesign? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-3ds-is-very-slick/576254.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-3ds-is-very-slick/576254.md?page=6)