How long till you think we get a new version of the 3DS?

I played a demo of the 3DS at Gamespot the other day, and I was amazed at how small the screens were. Now, keep in mind, I play on a DSi XL. How long odes it usually take for Nintendo to release a new version of their portables? What would you like to see modified? I just want to see a bigger scree

I think never. Just like the Wii, the design is fine and up to date (unlike the original DS in terms of design, and the DS Lite missing out on connectivity). There isn't anything the 3DS is missing.

The only possibility is if they find out that they can do larger screens with glasses free 3D. Then maybe they will release a 3DS XL. But I doubt that this will happen.

I played around with the system in a shop today for a good 20mins and was thinking the same as you, the system looked incredibly small, the buttons and D pad are so tiny, plus I wasnt sold on the 3d (well there was no game in the system for me to check it on) that I saw. I always said I'd wait for a redo, but my guess is we'll be waiting for around a year and a half.

I think never. Just like the Wii, the design is fine and up to date (unlike the original DS in terms of design, and the DS Lite missing out on connectivity). There isn't anything the 3DS is missing.

The only possibility is if they find out that they can do larger screens with glasses free 3D. Then maybe they will release a 3DS XL. But I doubt that this will happen.

trugs26

Haha yeah right, portables always get new versions, consoles never do (with the exception of 'slims' which are just simple redesigns with no new features unlike the ds lite/dsi). And honestly, did you really see all the flaws in the regular DS, DS lite, and DSi? Did we really need the DSi XL? No, but they'll keep releasing slightly improved versions.

OP they release a new version around every two years or so, so expect it either in 2013 or late 2012.

Nintendo said they won't be making a "3DS Lite" or anything

[QUOTE="trugs26"]

I think never. Just like the Wii, the design is fine and up to date (unlike the original DS in terms of design, and the DS Lite missing out on connectivity). There isn't anything the 3DS is missing.

The only possibility is if they find out that they can do larger screens with glasses free 3D. Then maybe they will release a 3DS XL. But I doubt that this will happen.

ColdP1zza

Haha yeah right, portables always get new versions, consoles never do (with the exception of 'slims' which are just simple redesigns with no new features unlike the ds lite/dsi). And honestly, did you really see all the flaws in the regular DS, DS lite, and DSi? Did we really need the DSi XL? No, but they'll keep releasing slightly improved versions.

OP they release a new version around every two years or so, so expect it either in 2013 or late 2012.

First it would take them at least a year. I wanna see a front camera,bigger screens and.... that's it :Dsasuk3uchicha

I don't know. I can't imagine it getting much better than it is. Only thing that would make it better to me are XL screens, non-slippery back, and thin enough so that it can support a huge battery without making thicker than the current model.

Nintendo said they won't be making a "3DS Lite" or anything

AvatarMan96

[QUOTE="AvatarMan96"]

Nintendo said they won't be making a "3DS Lite" or anything

rubber-chicken

http://www.geek.com/articles/games/there-wont-be-a-3ds-lite-system-is-fully-packed-from-the-start-20110131/

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-01-27-nintendo-not-planning-a-3ds-lite

[QUOTE="rubber-chicken"][QUOTE="AvatarMan96"]

Nintendo said they won't be making a "3DS Lite" or anything

AvatarMan96

http://www.geek.com/articles/games/there-wont-be-a-3ds-lite-system-is-fully-packed-from-the-start-20110131/

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-01-27-nintendo-not-planning-a-3ds-lite

They said they don't have any "short-term" plans, but I strongly believe we will see a new version in a year or two. It helps keep the system relevant, and entices consumers to buy a 2nd 3ds. I just would like bigger screens and a price reduction before I think about buying one.

I'd guess at least two and half years. The design of the 3DS is fine, unlike the original DS, and they have made it clear that they aren't releasing a new model anytime soon.

Probably when the WII U releases, there will also be a new 3DS, maybe called the 3DSU (hey, you read it here first :)), allowing you to play WII U games on the small screen, and maybe some other inter-connectivity features between the two systems.

Like the Lite, I'd imagine we'll get an announcement in a year and a revision in a year and a half. Nintendo has stated otherwise, but really - it's not in their interest to get people to wait, especially with 3DS sales already disappointing.

I do not think the 3DS in its current form is perfect in ANY way. I own one, but there isn't much about the design I'm happy with, so there's plenty of room for improvement:

• Surface finish is a fingerprint magnet. The three layer and four/five colour design is hideous. The lid having a DS Lite style clear candy finish but the rest of the unit solid colour is just bizarre. Whatever the revision ends up being, it needs a cohesive design and (hopefully) a matte finish.
• Hinge strength needs addressing
• Screens touching causing lines needs a fix - and not just longer bumpers
• sturdier 3D slider would be nice
• stylus in a different location - preferably the right sidelike all of the DS models, or even the left
• volume buttons would be preferable to a slider, especially in terms of handheld longevity
• slightly bigger dpad would be great too (same size as the DSi, ideally, it's just larger enough to feel more solid)
• battery life
• battery life
• slightly larger screens are an easy improvement. The bottom one is smaller than the regular DSi's already.
• improved viewing angle on the 3D effect and less crosstalk. The current model is ridiculously narrow and has problems with double imaging or ghosting, particularly with light on dark.
• Better placement of the power button
• more button-like select/home/start buttons

And that's just to start. It's not the monstrosity that the original DS was, but let's be honest - the DS Phat's main problem (other than tiny, not very bright screens) was that it was hideous. The 3DS isn't quite as bad in that regard but it still could use work, plus it has a ton of small hardwareproblems.

Regarless if Nintendo does release a new version, the current version does not lack anything. Consumers are complaining about battery life but they are just complaining because they need a reason to pick on something. It's also just a matter of choice because there are still consumers out there that are happy with their DSLite and don't care for DSi or DSi XL or even the 3DS. I don't see Nintendo upgrading for some time, if at all. They might release new colors such a Mario Bundle by the end of the year but that's about it.gokuofheaven

All the current flaws with the 3DS are minor and would not warrent a redesign. You could not get any real smaller than the 3DS already is, thus making a "Lite" version of it pointless. Could we se a 3DS XL? I think it is likely but probably not until a year after the Wii-U launches; I would imagine Nintendo would not want to compete with itself by launching a new version of the 3DS at around the same time they launch the Wii-U.

The next 3DS will most likely just have an improved 3D effect and better battery life, although maybe not since battery technology isn't where we want it to be and Nintendo can't do anything about that.

Nintendo confirmed that there will be no modification or new design for the 3DS I've read this from gamespot and joystiq

Gameboy:

• Original - 1989
• Pocket - 1996

Gameboy Color:

• One Version - 1998

Gameboy Advance:

• Original - 2001
• SP - 2003
• Micro - 2005

DS:

• Original - 2004
• Lite - 2006
• DSi - 2009
• DSiXL - 2010

So going by all that, you can expect about a year and a half of waiting.

year and a half 2 years that seems around the trend

Nintendo said they won't be making a "3DS Lite" or anything

AvatarMan96

Gameboy:

• Original - 1989
• Pocket - 1996

Gameboy Color:

• One Version - 1998

Gameboy Advance:

• Original - 2001
• SP - 2003
• Micro - 2005

DS:

• Original - 2004
• Lite - 2006
• DSi - 2009
• DSiXL - 2010

So going by all that, you can expect about a year and a half of waiting.

forgot_it

That is crazy that the Color to Advance to DS were only three years, and gap between the DS and 3DS was seven. :O

i don't think they should until near the middle of 3rd quarter of the 3DS's lifespan. They don't need to fix anything right now besides the batterylife.

Nintendo said they won't be making a "3DS Lite" or anything

AvatarMan96

Judging by how they have handled their past handhelds and the fact that there are always improvements to be made (whether or not they really warrant a redesign), I agree with everyone else who is almost completely certain that we'll see a new version within the next few years.

Like the Lite, I'd imagine we'll get an announcement in a year and a revision in a year and a half. Nintendo has stated otherwise, but really - it's not in their interest to get people to wait, especially with 3DS sales already disappointing.

I do not think the 3DS in its current form is perfect in ANY way. I own one, but there isn't much about the design I'm happy with, so there's plenty of room for improvement:

• Surface finish is a fingerprint magnet. The three layer and four/five colour design is hideous. The lid having a DS Lite style clear candy finish but the rest of the unit solid colour is just bizarre. Whatever the revision ends up being, it needs a cohesive design and (hopefully) a matte finish.
• Hinge strength needs addressing
• Screens touching causing lines needs a fix - and not just longer bumpers
• sturdier 3D slider would be nice
• stylus in a different location - preferably the right sidelike all of the DS models, or even the left
• volume buttons would be preferable to a slider, especially in terms of handheld longevity
• slightly bigger dpad would be great too (same size as the DSi, ideally, it's just larger enough to feel more solid)
• battery life
• battery life
• slightly larger screens are an easy improvement. The bottom one is smaller than the regular DSi's already.
• improved viewing angle on the 3D effect and less crosstalk. The current model is ridiculously narrow and has problems with double imaging or ghosting, particularly with light on dark.
• Better placement of the power button
• more button-like select/home/start buttons

And that's just to start. It's not the monstrosity that the original DS was, but let's be honest - the DS Phat's main problem (other than tiny, not very bright screens) was that it was hideous. The 3DS isn't quite as bad in that regard but it still could use work, plus it has a ton of small hardwareproblems.

DJ_Lae

The Hinge is not the best, but almost everything else you are complaining are not real flaws. 3D slider is ok, It has a volume slider not buttons like you say, it has no ghosting, the power button is well placed and the battery is more than enough. Seriously who the hell will play more than 5 hours straight?soulreaper-4

[QUOTE="soulreaper-4"]The Hinge is not the best, but almost everything else you are complaining are not real flaws. 3D slider is ok, It has a volume slider not buttons like you say, it has no ghosting, the power button is well placed and the battery is more than enough. Seriously who the hell will play more than 5 hours straight?DJ_Lae

Mark my words the only "New" 3DS that will come out in the future will be the Red version 3DS. Nintendo is DONE with handhelds for now. Your an idiot if you thought thet would do a 3DS Lite, 3DSi, 3DSi XL lol. Nintendo has all their focus (System wise) on the Wii U.

[QUOTE="soulreaper-4"]The Hinge is not the best, but almost everything else you are complaining are not real flaws. 3D slider is ok, It has a volume slider not buttons like you say, it has no ghosting, the power button is well placed and the battery is more than enough. Seriously who the hell will play more than 5 hours straight?DJ_Lae

I've noticed a lot of ghosting in Zelda as well, hopefully it is more just how the game was coded than an issue with the screen itself.

The ghosting it's called corsstalk, and every 3D capable screen suffers of this problem, so it's not a 3DS only problem, and apparently have nothing to do with the game, only on high contrast areas.

[QUOTE="forgot_it"]

Gameboy:

• Original - 1989
• Pocket - 1996

Gameboy Color:

• One Version - 1998

Gameboy Advance:

• Original - 2001
• SP - 2003
• Micro - 2005

DS:

• Original - 2004
• Lite - 2006
• DSi - 2009
• DSiXL - 2010

So going by all that, you can expect about a year and a half of waiting.

That is crazy that the Color to Advance to DS were only three years, and gap between the DS and 3DS was seven. :O

I wanna see a better upscreen with a better 3D visual angle.