Just got a 3DS!

Hey guys! I got a 3DS earlier today as one of my presents and I'm super excited! It was a huge surprise. I have the one that was bundled with Super Mario 3D Land.

I have to say I'm really enjoying the system. The 3D looks neat, and I was actually surprised at how Super Mario 3D Land actually takes advantage of it instead of it just being a gimmick. I actually feel like I'm better at judging jumps when I have the 3D on. It's awesome. I'm also really enjoying Face Raiders. :P

I actually have a couple questions for you guys if you don't mind.

1. Is Nintendo ever planning to release a YouTube app? I don't mind that the browser doesn't support flash, but I do mind that there is no YouTube support. I'm on YouTube all day! It's the main thing I do on the internet, so this was slightly disappointing.

2. Are screen protectors recommended? After hearing users complain of the upper and lower screens scratching each other, I'm a little paranoid. I really don't want to place a silly cloth between the screens while carrying it around...but will screen protectors do the job? Or do I not even need screen protectors? I was planning on buying the Hori brand ones if I need them.

Anyway, I'm having a great time and I can't wait to build up my library of 3DS and DS games. :D

Happy holidays!

Hey guys! I got a 3DS earlier today as one of my presents and I'm super excited! It was a huge surprise. I have the one that was bundled with Super Mario 3D Land.

I have to say I'm really enjoying the system. The 3D looks neat, and I was actually surprised at how Super Mario 3D Land actually takes advantage of it instead of it just being a gimmick. I actually feel like I'm better at judging jumps when I have the 3D on. It's awesome. I'm also really enjoying Face Raiders. :P

I actually have a couple questions for you guys if you don't mind.

1. Is Nintendo ever planning to release a YouTube app? I don't mind that the browser doesn't support flash, but I do mind that there is no YouTube support. I'm on YouTube all day! It's the main thing I do on the internet, so this was slightly disappointing.

2. Are screen protectors recommended? After hearing users complain of the upper and lower screens scratching each other, I'm a little paranoid. I really don't want to place a silly cloth between the screens while carrying it around...but will screen protectors do the job? Or do I not even need screen protectors? I was planning on buying the Hori brand ones if I need them.

Anyway, I'm having a great time and I can't wait to build up my library of 3DS and DS games. :D

Happy holidays!

RACiEP

#1 No word yet, but it would be nice to have some kind of app.

#2 Getting a protector for the top screen is not a bad idea. The bottom screen border will eventually leave marks on the top screen. I already have those marks but it's not a big deal for me.

#2 Getting a protector for the top screen is not a bad idea. The bottom screen border will eventually leave marks on the top screen. I already have those marks but it's not a big deal for me.

thetravman

Do you think just a screen protector will be enough, or do I still need some sort of cloth?

I've always had problems applying screen protectors :P

I found with 3DS and DS systems you can avoid the marks from the top screen by leaving a small cloth in between the screens when the system is closed!

A youtube app? Sadly there has been no word on that, hopefully it will happen eventually... or that the web browser gets flash support. Though that might never happen since i hear flash is a battery drainer :P

never tried screen protectors, the only thing that leaves marks on my top screen is the circle pad :P which can be easily cleaned off.

[QUOTE="thetravman"]

#2 Getting a protector for the top screen is not a bad idea. The bottom screen border will eventually leave marks on the top screen. I already have those marks but it's not a big deal for me.

RACiEP

Do you think just a screen protector will be enough, or do I still need some sort of cloth?

just leave a cloth between the system when its closed (especially when youre lugging it around)

ive got the hori screen protectors but im wary of applying them cause i dont want to screw anything up lol.

im more worried about scratching the bottom screen with the stylus than something happening to the top one though.

[QUOTE="thetravman"]

#2 Getting a protector for the top screen is not a bad idea. The bottom screen border will eventually leave marks on the top screen. I already have those marks but it's not a big deal for me.

RACiEP

Do you think just a screen protector will be enough, or do I still need some sort of cloth?

i got a question, whats a good way to really clean your screen before you apply the protectors? rubbing with a cloth will just get dust on it.

i got a question, whats a good way to really clean your screen before you apply the protectors? rubbing with a cloth will just get dust on it.

glimpus

[QUOTE="glimpus"]

i got a question, whats a good way to really clean your screen before you apply the protectors? rubbing with a cloth will just get dust on it.

darkspineslayer

I do have an eyeglasses cleaning kit which has some wipes and a microfiber cloth. Would you think the wipes would be gentle enough to use on the touchscreen and possibly the rest of the system?

Congratulations! You will fall in love with this little thing soon or later

[QUOTE="darkspineslayer"][QUOTE="glimpus"]

i got a question, whats a good way to really clean your screen before you apply the protectors? rubbing with a cloth will just get dust on it.

RACiEP

I do have an eyeglasses cleaning kit which has some wipes and a microfiber cloth. Would you think the wipes would be gentle enough to use on the touchscreen and possibly the rest of the system?

yeah im wondering about this too. its barely visible but i know its there.

[QUOTE="RACiEP"]

What if you've got some grime on it? I won't be getting my screen protectors for a few weeks because I ordered them off of a rewards website. I'd imagine by that time I might have a bit of dirt on the edges of the bottom screen.

I do have an eyeglasses cleaning kit which has some wipes and a microfiber cloth. Would you think the wipes would be gentle enough to use on the touchscreen and possibly the rest of the system?

glimpus

yeah im wondering about this too. its barely visible but i know its there.

[QUOTE="glimpus"]

[QUOTE="RACiEP"]

What if you've got some grime on it? I won't be getting my screen protectors for a few weeks because I ordered them off of a rewards website. I'd imagine by that time I might have a bit of dirt on the edges of the bottom screen.

I do have an eyeglasses cleaning kit which has some wipes and a microfiber cloth. Would you think the wipes would be gentle enough to use on the touchscreen and possibly the rest of the system?

RACiEP

yeah im wondering about this too. its barely visible but i know its there.

i wouldnt worry too much, ive had my 3ds since august and the grime isnt bad. you can only notice it if you REALLY look for it, so itll be fine. im more worried about potentially scratching the screen with my stylus.

i wouldnt worry too much, ive had my 3ds since august and the grime isnt bad. you can only notice it if you REALLY look for it, so itll be fine. im more worried about potentially scratching the screen with my stylus.

glimpus

[QUOTE="glimpus"]

i wouldnt worry too much, ive had my 3ds since august and the grime isnt bad. you can only notice it if you REALLY look for it, so itll be fine. im more worried about potentially scratching the screen with my stylus.

RACiEP

you know what, i tried putting on the hori screen thing , first the top screen looked horrible, then i looked at the bottom and didnt even bother. i promptly took it off and it looks way better. im just gonna be really careful (as i am with everything).

[QUOTE="RACiEP"][QUOTE="glimpus"]

i wouldnt worry too much, ive had my 3ds since august and the grime isnt bad. you can only notice it if you REALLY look for it, so itll be fine. im more worried about potentially scratching the screen with my stylus.

glimpus

you know what, i tried putting on the hori screen thing , first the top screen looked horrible, then i looked at the bottom and didnt even bother. i promptly took it off and it looks way better. im just gonna be really careful (as i am with everything).

you know what, i tried putting on the hori screen thing , first the top screen looked horrible, then i looked at the bottom and didnt even bother. i promptly took it off and it looks way better. im just gonna be really careful (as i am with everything).

glimpus

[QUOTE="RACiEP"][QUOTE="glimpus"]

i wouldnt worry too much, ive had my 3ds since august and the grime isnt bad. you can only notice it if you REALLY look for it, so itll be fine. im more worried about potentially scratching the screen with my stylus.

glimpus

you know what, i tried putting on the hori screen thing , first the top screen looked horrible, then i looked at the bottom and didnt even bother. i promptly took it off and it looks way better. im just gonna be really careful (as i am with everything).

[QUOTE="glimpus"]

[QUOTE="RACiEP"] Haha I'm not worried about the dirt interfering with the visuals... I'm just talking about cleaning it before I put on a screen protector. My screen protectors won't get to my house for a few weeks. :/hydralisk86

you know what, i tried putting on the hori screen thing , first the top screen looked horrible, then i looked at the bottom and didnt even bother. i promptly took it off and it looks way better. im just gonna be really careful (as i am with everything).

yeah ive been using a microfibre cloth between it. the screen protector just made the screen look like crap, not another colour, just horrible.

Totally rooting for screen protectors. My touchscreen protector was pretty badly scratched and I wanted to replace it. Took it off and the actual touchscreen was like new! Couldn't spot a single mark on it. Using HORI btw.