Buying a 3ds with NO games, good idea?

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#1 gamesavers
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I was thinking about this. I wanna buy one tomorrow maybe.

I dont see a game i really wanna buy.

What will i be able to do without a game? Internet? Download games? What more?

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#2 F0urTwenty
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Hmmm, Pokemon? :P
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#3 dalscowboys22
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[QUOTE="gamesavers"]

I was thinking about this. I wanna buy one tomorrow maybe.

I dont see a game i really wanna buy.

What will i be able to do without a game? Internet? Download games? What more?

i did just that, i never had a ds so i bought some of the ds titles i wanted to play as its b/c. right now the first game it looks like i will get is zelda: oot 3d in june. the internet and download games (gb, gbc) will be available via update within a month or two as well.
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#4 Ilikemyname420
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AR games and Face Raiders are pre installed, good at showing off the hardware but not really something that will take alot of your time. Unless you have a previous DS library to hold you over (or get pokemon black/white hehhehe) I'd hold back unless you saw at least one game you'd actually want to play.

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#5 Stinger78
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I wouldn't buy a game system unless there were at least a single game to go with it. Systems made for gaming aren't much good without gaming software to use in them.
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#6 DerekLoffin
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I was thinking about this. I wanna buy one tomorrow maybe.

I dont see a game i really wanna buy.

What will i be able to do without a game? Internet? Download games? What more?

gamesavers
Internet, download games, not yet, and not yet. Wait till there is a game you want, unless you want a expensive paperweight.
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#7 mattg90520
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I thought I had paid off my copy of Rayman but turns out I didnt, so yeah, Ive got a 3DS, but no games. So far im just enjoying the AR stuff. Im surprised how small the screen becomes by putting the DS into native res and how blurry it is when you dont. I might be just playing on my DS for a while longer until Ocarina comes out. Nothing really comes out in the coming weeks, so hopefully that comes soon. Doesnt matter - IVe got pokemon to finish (gotta get some last legends then transfer to white) and some other stuff. Im feeling really iffy on getting Rayman though. I still have a copy reserved, but Ive read bad things.
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#8 killerband55
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look at this fact, you got a 3DS, you never know, it might sell out in your area, so be happy you did secure one, and you got AR cards, Mii's, and Face Raiders to play with as well, so its not a total loss

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#9 GamerForca
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I bought it without any games, but the AR games and Face Raiders are built-in and worth some fun. I'm currently using it as a replacement for my old DS and waiting for OoT.
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#10 scoots9
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Well I haven't bought any games yet, but I might before the system actually shows up at my house

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#11 NoirLamia
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I was going to do that at first, but I really wanted to see the 3D capabilites of the system so I got Street Fighter and Rayman. Street Figther was done so well, I really suggest getting that if you decide to get a game. It's really worth the money.

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#12 lizzie1238
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I bought it without any games, but the AR games and Face Raiders are built-in and worth some fun. I'm currently using it as a replacement for my old DS and waiting for OoT.GamerForca
Yeah, same here.
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#13 veemon1002
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I was thinking about this. I wanna buy one tomorrow maybe.

I dont see a game i really wanna buy.

What will i be able to do without a game? Internet? Download games? What more?

gamesavers

The Ar games, Ds games, and other features are somewhat worth your time. No one's really commented about it hear, but strangely one of my favorite things is a background you can have for the music where a 3d ship flies around. my point is, if you're going to buy the system at some point anyway and you have the money now with nothing to spend it on, the pre made stuff is decent enough to keep you occupied for a bit.

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#14 Gen007
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That was what i planned on doing im getting mines mon but i really don't like anything besides shadow wars and SSF4. I already own SSF4 for two consoles though so that's a no go and im not 100% sold on shadow wars. I will most likely end up buying some DS games that i missed to pick up the slack and the good thing is that they are cheap now.

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#15 AstralDrmz
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Things to do without a 3DS game:

  1. Make a Mii / Set up you 3DS Friend Card / Find Mii / Mii Puzzles
  2. Face Raiders
  3. Update
  4. Draw in the Game Notes section
  5. Old DS games
  6. Watch that OK GO video

I think that's it. But Face Raiders is really fun.

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#16 killerband55
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Things to do without a 3DS game:

  1. Make a Mii / Set up you 3DS Friend Card / Find Mii / Mii Puzzles
  2. Face Raiders
  3. Update
  4. Draw in the Game Notes section
  5. Old DS games
  6. Watch that OK GO video

I think that's it. But Face Raiders is really fun.

AstralDrmz

AR cards as well

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#17 veemon1002
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[QUOTE="AstralDrmz"]

Things to do without a 3DS game:

  1. Make a Mii / Set up you 3DS Friend Card / Find Mii / Mii Puzzles
  2. Face Raiders
  3. Update
  4. Draw in the Game Notes section
  5. Old DS games
  6. Watch that OK GO video

I think that's it. But Face Raiders is really fun.

killerband55

AR cards as well

Am i the only one who likes the music backround with the space ship?

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#18 r_a_i_d_e_r_s19
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i thought the same thing. but toys r us had a good deal on 3ds games. buy 1 get 1 half off. I got nintendogs and SSF4 3d. Both are exceptional games. I also bought Pokemon white. So These games combined will last me awhile.

PS. Pilotwings seemed good when I tried it, but it wont last you longer then 5-6 hrs. So maybe use the toysrus deal to get it half off and it will seem worth it :)

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#19 LetsPlayer
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if you got other DS titles yeah it's ok to do...
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#20 VendettaRed07
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idk about anyone else but I LOVE pilot wings and PES

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#21 Zanoh
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I was thinking about this. I wanna buy one tomorrow maybe.

I dont see a game i really wanna buy.

What will i be able to do without a game? Internet? Download games? What more?

gamesavers

Good idea if you have DS games. Bad idea, otherwise.