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This is one of the main reasons that I'll probably be holding out on getting a 3DS for about a year. They've done this since for years, I don't see a reason why they would stop with the 3DS.
early adopters always tend to get hosed... but I think we all know that now and pretty much accept the risks.
... as I sit looking at my IPad...
... as I sit looking at my IPad...
I have no problem being an early adopter. I am fully aware that Nintendo will have one, probably two different versions of the 3DS but that isn't going to stop me.
This is the first console/handheld that I have actually been "excited" for in a very, very long time.
When a new model inevitably comes out I will buy it and then pass down my launch version to my daughter.
This is the first console/handheld that I have actually been "excited" for in a very, very long time.
When a new model inevitably comes out I will buy it and then pass down my launch version to my daughter.
Early adopters have the benefit of playing the games before anyone else does, and they don't need to upgrade if they don't want to. I've spoken to a few people still happy with their old brick original DS systems (which if nothing else, don't make the GBA cartridge jut out which I hate.)
Its not even a question, Nintendo will redesign or release an improved 3DS. What I'm pointing out here is how fast they've previously released those redesigns after the initial launch. It's around 15-17 month avg. That's a fast turn around from marketing one unit to announcing/launching the next. In comparison the PSP took nearly twice that time to get the 2000 model.
What I hated about the SP was the form factor. I wanted that backlight so bad, but I couldn't wrap my squiddy fingers around that narrow SP. I'm willing to bet they'll move the 3DS' D-pad and thumbstick as well as put the stylus back onto the side (like the dslite).
I'm sure a better one will eventually come out, but the only thing that needs improving is the battery life. I don't see how anything can be improved beyond what's coming at launch this time around.
I'll be holding out for a year or two also. I just bought a DSi last April, and I still have a pretty big backlog of games to get through. I'm still excited to watch how this handheld is received though.
If everyone waited for whatever redesign, no one would wind up owning anything.
Oh, I could get a DS, but the Lite is coming. But if I get the Lite, the DSi won't be too far off. Of course if I get that, the XL is in the works. But if I get the XL, I'll just have to drop it for the 3DS...
I don't see a redesign of the 3DS having much, if any, real improvements. Maybe a brighter screen, but the thing is already the same form as a DSi, has cameras, microphones and is able to receive software updates (unlike previous DS's). The 3D video recording, Netflix and similar updates are all software based. As far as hardware, there isn't anything to realistically add.
That said, look at the DS Lite, when the DSi came out, it pretty much tanked because, by popular opinion, the Lite was better. It had a better battery life, GBA slot, etc. How do we know Ninty won't drop a particular feature on the 3DS to make room for another (less popular) feature?
I'm picking one up at launch because of all this. Even the battery life issue can be fixed without hardware updates, so I'm not worried in the slightest of a 3DS LiteXLi2.
Oh, I could get a DS, but the Lite is coming. But if I get the Lite, the DSi won't be too far off. Of course if I get that, the XL is in the works. But if I get the XL, I'll just have to drop it for the 3DS...
I don't see a redesign of the 3DS having much, if any, real improvements. Maybe a brighter screen, but the thing is already the same form as a DSi, has cameras, microphones and is able to receive software updates (unlike previous DS's). The 3D video recording, Netflix and similar updates are all software based. As far as hardware, there isn't anything to realistically add.
That said, look at the DS Lite, when the DSi came out, it pretty much tanked because, by popular opinion, the Lite was better. It had a better battery life, GBA slot, etc. How do we know Ninty won't drop a particular feature on the 3DS to make room for another (less popular) feature?
I'm picking one up at launch because of all this. Even the battery life issue can be fixed without hardware updates, so I'm not worried in the slightest of a 3DS LiteXLi2.
@Panda: The DSi didn't tank. Kids were all over the cameras and sound toys and shit. They wanted it just because, even if you told them the DS Lite was almost the same thing.
@Wry
Most parents I've talked to at a number of store refused to buy their kids a DSi specifically because of the camera. Either the kid takes pictures of poop (ages 3-10) or starts taking dirty pictures of themselves and putting them on some website (ages 11+). Not to mention the price difference was very off putting, and the lack of backwards compatibility and games didn't help either.
Every time someone asks about a DS I say, Oh the DSi?, and they respond with a quick 'No I want the regular one.' 9 of 10 DS potentials I speak to would rather drop money on a used DS Lite than a new DSi.
Most parents I've talked to at a number of store refused to buy their kids a DSi specifically because of the camera. Either the kid takes pictures of poop (ages 3-10) or starts taking dirty pictures of themselves and putting them on some website (ages 11+). Not to mention the price difference was very off putting, and the lack of backwards compatibility and games didn't help either.
Every time someone asks about a DS I say, Oh the DSi?, and they respond with a quick 'No I want the regular one.' 9 of 10 DS potentials I speak to would rather drop money on a used DS Lite than a new DSi.
My best guess for an upgrade would be better screens, possibly larger screens... and thinner. That seems to be the trend. Won't really know of anything glaringly obvious until I get a hands on.
I'm not saying everyone should wait for a redesign, just pointing out its going to come faster than you think if Nintendo follows their usual pattern. In this pattern, the big form factor change is between the first and second releases... notice i didn't mention the DSi. The Nintendo pattern has been (Initial Unit) - (Slim Redesign) - (Size option). The DSi is essentially a variation of the Lite redesign, with functionality trade-offs. You get the camera and updated interface, lose GBA. Then they just make a size variable... like the Micro or the XL, and have them on the market as a second option.
I'm not saying everyone should wait for a redesign, just pointing out its going to come faster than you think if Nintendo follows their usual pattern. In this pattern, the big form factor change is between the first and second releases... notice i didn't mention the DSi. The Nintendo pattern has been (Initial Unit) - (Slim Redesign) - (Size option). The DSi is essentially a variation of the Lite redesign, with functionality trade-offs. You get the camera and updated interface, lose GBA. Then they just make a size variable... like the Micro or the XL, and have them on the market as a second option.
