Just got to try a 3DS (quite late, I know) A few complaints..

The system as a whole seems to be pretty awesome. There were two things I didn't like, however. The sound. Way too low. Tried with headphones, still too low. And the other is the position of the stylus. Why put it up there when having it on the side was a lot smoother? I could grab the stylus in a matter of a second. Not anymore.

Agree, disagree? Anything else you'd like to add?

I do have to praise the buttons, though. They are "clicky" this time. More like the phat DS and less like the horrible DS Lite buttons. I like! And OoT looks awesome.

Sound for me is really loud.

I agree with the stylus though.

Yeah, they should have left the stylus on the side

Sound for me is really loud.

I agree with the stylus though.

gameofthering

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Sound for me is really loud.

I agree with the stylus though.

Litchie

Not only is the Stylus in the upper part but it's also on the left. I wonder who was the genius who thought that was a good placement....

What they should do is put two holes for the stylus: one on the left and another on the right. That'd be good for right-handed people as well as lefties.

I'm not bothered by the stylus position. I do think the volume is rather low on max. And the 3D effect doesn't work well with my eyes. Though after playing a few days in succession my eyes get used to it a little. Once I play so often that I get the 'gamespot text appears to be in 3D' effect it seems the 3DS works best for me.

I think the sound is fine except playing music but yeah the stylus position is terrible.

After playing it for a couple of weeks now I definately have a few issues with my poor 3DS.

1. Firstly the battery life really gets on my nerves. Whether this is improved in a later model remains to be seen but the current battery just isn't good enough given the handheld is designed to be played "on the go"(i.e. away from a power source)

2. I agree the sound does seema bit quiet in some apps, etc (particularly the main menu). Not a deal breaker but certainly not as loud as I was expecting

3. The stylus holder is definately in an awkward position. I must admit I barely use the stylus at all as a result and opt for using my finger.

4. The big one for me at the moment is the fact that I get major hand cramp after playing my 3DS, even for just 30 minutes. I'm a bit perplexed as to why this is, given most people say it is a very well designed handheld.Strangely I can use a 360 controller for hours so I don't know what it is about the 3ds that my hands don't likebut its certainly spoiling my gaming enjoyment at the moment.

The volume isn't a big issue for me, though I find for some of the videos you can download, it sounds a bit low.

The stylus' position is definitely bothersome.

This is an odd complaint: It seems Nintendo is stressing using the touch screen as extra buttons. Well, it is human nature for ones hands to be oily sometimes, or sweat. So now I have a fear of damaging the lower screen...

the stylus placement was NOT good for lefties. that's already a big enough reason for them to move to a more neutral position.BrunoBRS

How often do you pull out the stylus though? I'm a lefty, and I generally just leave it in my left hand while I play.

4. The big one for me at the moment is the fact that I get major hand cramp after playing my 3DS, even for just 30 minutes. I'm a bit perplexed as to why this is, given most people say it is a very well designed handheld.Strangely I can use a 360 controller for hours so I don't know what it is about the 3ds that my hands don't likebut its certainly spoiling my gaming enjoyment at the moment.

Eldave0

the extremely narrow field of view for 3D DJ_Lae

This is my only complaint so far. Especially when looking around in first person in OoT. Not a big deal when viewing the screen straight on though.

my biggest complaint is how goddamn ugly the system is. It's four different colours on the bottom, middle, top back, and cover, and the cover has a ridiculous gradient as well. Then the entire thing is glossy, which makes it worse. DJ_Lae

But I do have to disagree with this. I think the 3DS looks incredibly sleek. The bottom has more of a matte finish, combined with the metallic color around the cartridge area and the screws make it look very modern. The top is darker and glossier, which seems to glitter especially under close inspection. Reminds me of the nice paint jobs on some cars, which seem to glisten in the light. Although, the top is prone to fingerprints and smudges.

I'm also referring to the Aqua Blue 3DS, can't speak for the Cosmo Black 3DS. But overall, I think Nintendo did a great job designing this system! :)

[QUOTE="BrunoBRS"]the stylus placement was NOT good for lefties. that's already a big enough reason for them to move to a more neutral position.Heirren

How often do you pull out the stylus though? I'm a lefty, and I generally just leave it in my left hand while I play.

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[QUOTE="BrunoBRS"]the stylus placement was NOT good for lefties. that's already a big enough reason for them to move to a more neutral position.BrunoBRS

How often do you pull out the stylus though? I'm a lefty, and I generally just leave it in my left hand while I play.

Not as much as before though.

I hate the stylus position too. If I know I won't be using it much I use my finger instead of taking it out, because it's in such an odd place it's easier to just finger-click a few times. That said they packed the 3DS pretty tightly, the placement may not have been very optional.

That said they packed the 3DS pretty tightly, the placement may not have been very optional.DustinTheWind

Not only is the Stylus in the upper part but it's also on the left. I wonder who was the genius who thought that was a good placement....

What they should do is put two holes for the stylus: one on the left and another on the right. That'd be good for right-handed people as well as lefties.

Nintendo_Fan128

I'm satisfied with the sound for the most part. It could be better, but it could also be worse. As for the stylus, I think everyone's on board with you. The placement SUCKS.

This is an odd complaint: It seems Nintendo is stressing using the touch screen as extra buttons. Well, it is human nature for ones hands to be oily sometimes, or sweat. So now I have a fear of damaging the lower screen...

Heirren

[QUOTE="DustinTheWind"]That said they packed the 3DS pretty tightly, the placement may not have been very optional.JordanElek

[QUOTE="Heirren"]

This is an odd complaint: It seems Nintendo is stressing using the touch screen as extra buttons. Well, it is human nature for ones hands to be oily sometimes, or sweat. So now I have a fear of damaging the lower screen...

KungfuKitten

I don't like screen protectors. I use one on my iphone. Put it on the first day I got it. One day I took it off and I'm thinking, "holy cow, the screen looks this good?" I don't know if it's just me but any kind of screen protector creates this odd effect on the screen.

the stylus placement was NOT good for lefties. that's already a big enough reason for them to move to a more neutral position.BrunoBRS

The thing is, it's not in a neutral position. It's on the left...

[QUOTE="BrunoBRS"]the stylus placement was NOT good for lefties. that's already a big enough reason for them to move to a more neutral position.Nintendo_Fan128

The thing is, it's not in a neutral position. It's on the left...

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[QUOTE="BrunoBRS"]the stylus placement was NOT good for lefties. that's already a big enough reason for them to move to a more neutral position.BrunoBRS

The thing is, it's not in a neutral position. It's on the left...

But they could put it in the middle of the front of the 3DS. This would still be a neutral position. The headphone jack will just double as a stylus holder too. :idea:

[QUOTE="BrunoBRS"][QUOTE="Nintendo_Fan128"]

The thing is, it's not in a neutral position. It's on the left...

Failing_Fate

But they could put it in the middle of the front of the 3DS. This would still be a neutral position. The headphone jack will just double as a stylus holder too. :idea:

I've already said it, there should be two holes for keeping the stylus: one on the left and one on the right.

It is for me.

The speakers sound so low >_>.

Im quite disapointed at that.

It is for me.

The speakers sound so low >_>.

Im quite disapointed at that.

GreekGameManiac

Stylus position, headphone volume (I write tunes on it and when I record onto an external source it is a very low signal), poor eShop and my bottom screen scratches the top. Nindo say I can use the foam that came with it but I say they're fixing it for free of I'm giving them the 1000 yard stare.

This is an odd complaint: It seems Nintendo is stressing using the touch screen as extra buttons. Well, it is human nature for ones hands to be oily sometimes, or sweat. So now I have a fear of damaging the lower screen...

Heirren

That's why the Stylus is included >_>. So you dont have to touch the bottom screen with your fingers. And the sound is pretty low.It's even worst when you use headphones.

[QUOTE="Heirren"]

This is an odd complaint: It seems Nintendo is stressing using the touch screen as extra buttons. Well, it is human nature for ones hands to be oily sometimes, or sweat. So now I have a fear of damaging the lower screen...

Master_Hand15

That's why the Stylus is included >_>. So you dont have to touch the bottom screen with your fingers. And the sound is pretty low.It's even worst when you use headphones.

serious?...my headphones with the 3ds are clear as hell.

Maybe I didn't notice low sound because I use headphones, mostly. Maybe the battery would be even shorter if the sound was higher? xD

I have a few pairs of headphones and some can be blow your earsdrums out on a weak dignal while others need to be turned up to max to hear anything so, unless we all use the same headphones, this kind of talk is useless. Feed the 3DS headphone signal into some recording gear and see how many lighs come on compared to other gear, it's not very many. Getting the stylus out every time you need to use the touch screen would be fine if developers didn't keep throwing it in during the action.

What NindoFan128 said about battery life is probably true.

[QUOTE="DustinTheWind"] I just leave it in my hand (or between my lips...) when I'm playing a game that uses it. I did the same thing with the DS, and that had a totally convenient stylus slot.

JordanElek