The 3DS is......

I cant help but laugh when people say the 3DS is a new console, its a remake of the DS and I mean you can believe it isnt if you'd like but that would be ignorant. I was at eb games the other day and a lady was asking the cashier wether the 3DS was a new console of just another version of the DS and her son was telling her it was completley brand new but she could SEE with her EYES that wasnt the case. The cashier told her it was indeed another version just with some upgraded internals and a hologram screen. He asked her son if he had tried it and he hadnt so the cashier booted up the kiosk they had (it was completley off like most of their are most of the time). The cashier showed him how to controll the 3D slider and the son played for around 10 minutes before saying to his mom "my DSi is better than this lets go".

I was suprised to see that happen considering the 3DS IS supposed to be a sucsessor to the DSi but if stuff like this is happening it isnt looking good for nintendo. I wanna see gamespots opinion on this however. Which do you CONSIDER the 3DS to be?

I don't see how this should be a poll at all. Whether you like the 3DS or not, it is a fact that it is a successor to the DS, and is an entirely new console. You can only play the 3DS games on a 3DS. The technology and horsepower is an improvement over the DS. It's not a new iteration of the DS, it is technically a part of the next generation of hand helds.

It's not an opinion, it's a fact. Useless poll is useless.

new games, new hardware, new console. It is mainly the name and advertising that is confusing people, once Nintendo start running commercials that start announcing the 3DS as a brand new experience with advanced graphics and all that people will soon know what it is. The name was the biggest mistake for me, I can see why they named it 3DS but I think the should have named it something else to avoid confusion, but that brand confusion will soon disappear.APiranhaAteMyVa

3DS is another version of the Nintendo DS but with a lot better graphics and 3D.......but i don't really care for that because my target for a really unique handheld system is the amazing PSPVita.....can't wait.

...a system that doesn't have a third Ouendan! or a sequel to Elite Beat Agents.

Come on Nintendo! I'd so buy a 3DS if you announced those!:cry:

These threads still being made? Oh joy.

3DS games don't work on the original DS. So that means it is a new system.. anyone who doesn't realize this simple fact is a fool

Sure, and the PS Vita is just another version of the PSP.

Explain how 3DS is just a mere remake to the DS? It has far better graphics than the DS. Thats all it needs to be it's own handheld. By your logic PS3 is just a beefed up PS2.

I would say they are too similar..... better graphics and a 3D feature not many like.

I cant help but laugh when people say the 3DS is a new console, its a remake of the DS and I mean you can believe it isnt if you'd like but that would be ignorant. I was at eb games the other day and a lady was asking the cashier wether the 3DS was a new console of just another version of the DS and her son was telling her it was completley brand new but she could SEE with her EYES that wasnt the case. The cashier told her it was indeed another version just with some upgraded internals and a hologram screen. He asked her son if he had tried it and he hadnt so the cashier booted up the kiosk they had (it was completley off like most of their are most of the time). The cashier showed him how to controll the 3D slider and the son played for around 10 minutes before saying to his mom "my DSi is better than this lets go".

I was suprised to see that happen considering the 3DS IS supposed to be a sucsessor to the DSi but if stuff like this is happening it isnt looking good for nintendo. I wanna see gamespots opinion on this however. Which do you CONSIDER the 3DS to be?

specialzed

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I think another analog stick and a bigger screen could have made it better, but it´s obviously a brand new console.

I think the PSV just another version of the PSP, all it has extra is graphics and some online features, the PSPgo was bigger leap from the PSP than the PSV is from the PSPgo, I don't know why people consider it a brand new system. I think most consumers also see at as a revision of the PSP as the sales will be mediocre you'll see.StealthMonkey4

Really? Wow!

3DS is another version of the Nintendo DS but with a lot better graphics and 3D.......but i don't really care for that because my target for a really unique handheld system is the amazing PSPVita.....can't wait.

AtariKidX

You do know the 3DS is kinda unique with it's online features too.

[QUOTE="StealthMonkey4"]I think the PS3 just another version of the PS2, all it has extra is graphics and some online features, the PSTwo was bigger leap from the PS2 than the PS3 is from the PS2, I don't know why people consider it a brand new system. I think most consumers also see at as a revision of the PS2 as the sales will be mediocre you'll see.Xplode_games

Really? Wow!

I think it's just another version of the DS, all it has extra is 3D and some online features, the DSi was bigger leap from the DSL than the 3DS is from the DSi, I don't know why people consider it a brand new system. I think most consumers also see at as a revision of the DS as the sales have been mediocre so far.StealthMonkey4

i think it is great i so far have only one 3ds game and that will probably stay this way til fall and winter. which is fine i dont play handhelds 24/7 so zelda and pokemon black can keep me occupied til then. either way i have tons of ds games to get

[QUOTE="StealthMonkey4"]I think it's just another version of the DS, all it has extra is 3D and some online features, the DSi was bigger leap from the DSL than the 3DS is from the DSi, I don't know why people consider it a brand new system. I think most consumers also see at as a revision of the DS as the sales have been mediocre so far.SoraX64

[QUOTE="StealthMonkey4"]I think the PSV just another version of the PSP, all it has extra is graphics and some online features, the PSPgo was bigger leap from the PSP than the PSV is from the PSPgo, I don't know why people consider it a brand new system. I think most consumers also see at as a revision of the PSP as the sales will be mediocre you'll see.Xplode_games

Really? Wow!

smh

[QUOTE="SoraX64"][QUOTE="StealthMonkey4"]I think it's just another version of the DS, all it has extra is 3D and some online features, the DSi was bigger leap from the DSL than the 3DS is from the DSi, I don't know why people consider it a brand new system. I think most consumers also see at as a revision of the DS as the sales have been mediocre so far.StealthMonkey4

[QUOTE="AtariKidX"]

3DS is another version of the Nintendo DS but with a lot better graphics and 3D.......but i don't really care for that because my target for a really unique handheld system is the amazing PSPVita.....can't wait.

super600

You do know the 3DS is kinda unique with it's online features too.

The PSPVita it have the same and better online features than 3DS.The 3DS it isn't have anything unique.....and the 3DS 3D is dangerous for my eyes.

[QUOTE="SoraX64"][QUOTE="StealthMonkey4"]I think it's just another version of the DS, all it has extra is 3D and some online features, the DSi was bigger leap from the DSL than the 3DS is from the DSi, I don't know why people consider it a brand new system. I think most consumers also see at as a revision of the DS as the sales have been mediocre so far.StealthMonkey4

Just a question out of curiosity, which 3DS game(s) have better graphics than the current DS aside from RE:Arcade Remake. I love mario kart but :?. looks like my Mario Kart DS. Zelda still looks only a tad bit better than the n64 which was eerily on par with the DS already.

[QUOTE="StealthMonkey4"]I think it's just another version of the DS, all it has extra is 3D and some online features, the DSi was bigger leap from the DSL than the 3DS is from the DSi, I don't know why people consider it a brand new system. I think most consumers also see at as a revision of the DS as the sales have been mediocre so far.Jelley0

It's not another version of the DS if it plays brand new games you tool.

3DS is the DSI but with some improvements. Its not a whole new system. Making the screen 3D and improving the graphics and power a little bit dosen't really do much. When you think about the Gameboy advance to the DS thats a new console and a HUGE step up. 3DS almost even looks almost the same as all other DS and DSI (physically) . I think the 3D thing is just a gimmick, when they don't even focus on majorly improving some core things like graphics, and features. I would have already expected the 3DS to have a bigger improvement in graphics.blabbyboy

Just a question out of curiosity, which 3DS game(s) have better graphics than the current DS aside from RE:Arcade Remake. I love mario kart but :?. looks like my Mario Kart DS. Zelda still looks only a tad bit better than the n64 which was eerily on par with the DS already.

cdragon_88

[QUOTE="cdragon_88"]

Just a question out of curiosity, which 3DS game(s) have better graphics than the current DS aside from RE:Arcade Remake. I love mario kart but :?. looks like my Mario Kart DS. Zelda still looks only a tad bit better than the n64 which was eerily on par with the DS already.

SoraX64