Now with the NX on the horizon, what are your plans for your 3DS?

[Unbeliever]

The NX is imminent, right around the corner and most of us agree here on AtariAge that it's release date will be this year, most likely near the holiday season (November a a potential target month). So, this being the case, what are your plans for your 3DS? Right around the release of a new system I'm curious as to what folks here do with their old systems.

 

There will be some more games released for it, perhaps another two years depending on Nintendo's plans, but of course there will be less and less as time goes on. Not that there aren't tons of games already available to fill up everyone's libraries that's planning on doing that.

 

Are you going to continue to get games for it or scrap it, trade it or get credit for it, toward the new NX? Are you going to wait to see how the NX fairs over a period of time? What I find disheartening is Nintendo most likely has very little in plans for releasing "exclusive" titles for the new 3DS, an idea that will most likely take a back seat to development of the NX.

 

Every single time something is coming down the pike, it leaves a question in my mind regarding what you're playing now and what you plan to do with it after the new hardware is in the stores with it's new gaming lineup. I doubt very seriously there will be a scarcity of games for the 3DS for awhile, so will you start trying to get those games that are still being manufactured before they end up on Epay?

 

Conversation is appreciated and thoughts welcome, as always. Being a fairly "new" 3DS owner (again...long story), I plan to continue to purchase games for it as long as I can and as long as they're around retail stores. Then of course, I'll probably come here to see if folks have some for sale.

 

 

[Yar_2084]

Hey there,

 

I plan to keep using mine. I purchased a 2DS (in wood grain no less..) about two weeks ago, have purchased several titles, which im really enjoying. It's compatible with my R4 card that I used in my DSi so I can stil use emulators on the system. As long as Nintendo keep the online aspect of the 3ds titles for a couple more years I'll be happy.

 

 

 

 

 

[leods]

The games won't stop being fun if there's something newer out there.

 

Now if the NX Plays 3DS games (even without 3D, I never use it) I could sell my 3DS, because I do have a Nintendo DS. Otherwise the release on the NX is irrelevant as far as the 3DS is concerned.

[Unbeliever]

I wonder if that's where the NX will go, but there hasn't been any rumors to that effect about the NX playing 3DS games. I keep forgetting that the 3DS will play all of the DS titles as well, so the library is massive.

[Bill Loguidice]

The games won't stop being fun if there's something newer out there.

 

Now if the NX Plays 3DS games (even without 3D, I never use it) I could sell my 3DS, because I do have a Nintendo DS. Otherwise the release on the NX is irrelevant as far as the 3DS is concerned.

 

It's all but a guarantee it will be a clean break from ALL previous Nintendo systems, save of course for Virtual Console stuff, so no direct backwards compatibility with anything.

 

As for it being irrelevant as far as the 3DS is concerned, I'm thinking it's meant to replace both the Wii U and 3DS, although I can see the latter sticking around for a bit longer in production than the WIi U will for various reasons. In any case, I suspect 2016 will be the last "big" year for both the Wii U and 3DS, with most of Nintendo's attention focused necessarily on growing the NX platform.

[leods]

 

It's all but a guarantee it will be a clean break from ALL previous Nintendo systems, save of course for Virtual Console stuff, so no direct backwards compatibility with anything.

 

As for it being irrelevant as far as the 3DS is concerned, I'm thinking it's meant to replace both the Wii U and 3DS, although I can see the latter sticking around for a bit longer in production than the WIi U will for various reasons. In any case, I suspect 2016 will be the last "big" year for both the Wii U and 3DS, with most of Nintendo's attention focused necessarily on growing the NX platform.

Yeah, I'm sure about that, but that doesn't Change the 3DS has a library of games. I'll Keep buying games I don't own yet, and I'll Keep playing games I have. A new System doesn't Change that.

[Unbeliever]

Which is where I was initially going with this topic. How much do you "need" to get the new hardware when it comes out? Most of the time, in my past cases, I had barely a tenth of the games on the system I was currently playing. The 3DS library is rather impressive, and since there's so many titles of all different genres out there, it seems, as long as your happy, the current system will be viable for you for a long time to come.

 

I remember when (dating myself, so bear with me) when each new system came out and I had a good amount of money to spend (just renting, no mortgage, no animals, no real household worries other than TV dinners for the week), so I would go out and buy the newest console or pre-order it if possible to have it on release day one. Now, since life has gotten in the way, I have to manage what systems I have and stay within a constrained budget for gaming.

[leods]

I never bought a System at Launch. I bought the 3DS XL as it was still very new, but that's a reiteration. And I am very glad I waited for it.

 

I got the vita as it was pretty new, but it flopped so hard it was a great deal. And I had a PSP GO, so I could still Play all the games I had for that System on the vita, and they played even better.

 

I'll probably wait more than a year to get the NX.

[MotoRacer]

I like portables while playing on the couch. But it's not a "priority" to me. I sold my 3DS a few months ago when I saw the blood in the water with the "new 3DS". Coupled with rumors of the NX being a hybrid system, it would work for me on both fronts. If not, I don't feel like I lost anything. I had my fun with the 3DS, but for me, it was flawed in too many ways. I miss only a couple games, and likely, they'll be downloads for Nintendo's future system, as they're 1st party titles.

 

So, no issue with selling it and moving on. I don't feel like the 3DS had as many stand out 3rd party titles as the DS did.

[Unbeliever]

The portable gaming appeals to me more, as I tend to bust out a game during lunch breaks, waiting for someone, at night for no particular reason other than to play another round of Smash, or whatever. It works better for me as I have little time to really sit down in front of a console these days to play games. Sure, I have my Atari 2600, but those games are fairly quick and I can manage to set aside 15 minutes or so to play some rounds of Asteroids or whatever. In that respect, and older console works better for me while the 3DS is great for everywhere else.

 

I kind of miss those days when I could devote more time to gaming.

 

So back on topic, the NX might be just what folks are looking for for both a portable system (which would work for me) and a console, if Nintendo goes that route. I've heard so many rumors and hyperbole about the NX right now it's best just to wait to see what Nintendo does.

Edited February 23, 2016 by wolfpaw1966

[leods]

I like portables while playing on the couch. But it's not a "priority" to me. I sold my 3DS a few months ago when I saw the blood in the water with the "new 3DS". Coupled with rumors of the NX being a hybrid system, it would work for me on both fronts. If not, I don't feel like I lost anything. I had my fun with the 3DS, but for me, it was flawed in too many ways. I miss only a couple games, and likely, they'll be downloads for Nintendo's future system, as they're 1st party titles.

 

So, no issue with selling it and moving on. I don't feel like the 3DS had as many stand out 3rd party titles as the DS did.

Yeah, in my opinion DS is a better System. Hardware is better thought out, and the librabry is way better. Good for the 3DS it Plays DS games.

[dj_convoy]

I'm not one to toss aside a system because a newer one is on the way. I'll continue collecting for 3DS as I do for DS and everything else.

[Unbeliever]

What really irritates me is the only "real" game store I have within 10 miles of me is Gamestop. All other stores (Best Buy, Kmart, Walmart) aren't specialty stores in regards to games and systems. And there is NO option to visit a local shop as there aren't any within 50 miles of my location. I'm mostly at the whims of Gamestop's designs for local game buys.

 

My Gamestop has changed so much in the past 5 years alone with their diversification of product, making it difficult to continue to buy for an older system as they could care less when a new system comes in. The old stuff is swept aside and sent away in favor on the newer product. And yes, I understand why, and space is limited, but I'd really like to see the older product get a shelf, at least, with some games to continue to buy for awhile after.

 

While I don't believe the 3DS games will disappear for some time to come, I know the space they are allotted will shrink to bare minimum and the DS games they currently have there might well vanish into the ether. Of course this is all "retail" strategy to push the latest and greatest products, but it's disappointing from my perspective to continue to collect for the system.

[Flojomojo]

That's why I like my 3DS games in digital format. I am not willing to deal with Gamestop's whims and scarcities when I can get stuff instantly straight from Nintendo.

[Unbeliever]

THIS might be worth it for me in the near future...digital downloads seem to be the way things are going, anyway. Time to upgrade to a bigger SD card!

[Bill Loguidice]

THIS might be worth it for me in the near future...digital downloads seem to be the way things are going, anyway. Time to upgrade to a bigger SD card!

 

I'd be all over buying digital stuff for the Wii U and 3DS if it was tied to an account system rather than tied to a single console or handheld. I've certainly bought more digital for 3DS than Wii U, but they'll leaving quite a bit of potential money from people like me who are wary of ridiculous console/handheld-based digital game ownership, when everyone else is account-based. I have no issues buying anything I want on Steam, Xbox One, PS4, etc., because of that. I know that if my computer or console died (or, I have more than one of the same computer or console), I wouldn't lose anything.

[Rick Dangerous]

To me the 3DS is the greatest handheld product ever released. There were enough games put out for it (and mostly the DS) that I don't see myself needing another handheld to keep me busy for decades (still also have plenty of Lynx, GameGear and Nomad to play.)

 

The Wii U was fun but if I knew what I know now I probably wouldn't have bothered. I think the 3DS/Wii U generation was the last "new" Nintendo products I will ever buy.

[goldenegg]

My plans are the same as for any major new system that comes out. I get it on release and do my best to enjoy the hell out of it, while continuing to play previous systems.

[Major Havoc 2049]

I'm not a big fan of the majority of Nintendo's franchises and dislike the majority of their character design. The last Nintendo console I bought was the Gamecube and that was mainly for the Sega and Capcom exclusives, and the Game Boy Player . I don't plan on buying a NX, unless they announce some really cool third party exclusives or some first party games that appeal to me.

 

I would never give up my 3DS/DS collection. I have too many great games on the 3DS/DS and I still have an extensive backlog of JRPG goodness to enjoy. There are also still a ton of great DS and 3DS games that I would like to own someday as well. When it comes to good Japanese action/adventure games and JRPG's, the 3DS/DS library is a beast.

Edited February 25, 2016 by Major Havoc 2049

[Mord]

Regardless of the NX situation, the 3DS still has games I want to play on it. I'll probably be picking up a New 3DS XL in a week or two actually. I picked up the mega man collection yesterday and ebgames/gamestop still managed to sour my experience. I suspect for the games I want for the system that I can't get at Walmart and other stores in town, I'll probably do some crawling on amazon before I give ebgames another chance.

[Flojomojo]

 

I'd be all over buying digital stuff for the Wii U and 3DS if it was tied to an account system rather than tied to a single console or handheld. I've certainly bought more digital for 3DS than Wii U, but they'll leaving quite a bit of potential money from people like me who are wary of ridiculous console/handheld-based digital game ownership, when everyone else is account-based. I have no issues buying anything I want on Steam, Xbox One, PS4, etc., because of that. I know that if my computer or console died (or, I have more than one of the same computer or console), I wouldn't lose anything.

You and me both and I'm hopeful they fix this. It seems like a deliberate decision to not need to support accounts and potential credential sharing. Now that others have paved the way maybe they'll do the right thing.

 

I am reasonably confident that if my 3ds were lost or damaged or stolen they'd let me redownload my stuff, by only after lots of nonsense like help desk calls and perhaps police reports.

 

So far so good and I hate swapping tiny cartridges more than worrying about losing stuff.

[Unbeliever]

Regardless of the NX situation, the 3DS still has games I want to play on it. I'll probably be picking up a New 3DS XL in a week or two actually. I picked up the mega man collection yesterday and ebgames/gamestop still managed to sour my experience. I suspect for the games I want for the system that I can't get at Walmart and other stores in town, I'll probably do some crawling on amazon before I give ebgames another chance.

I went in to my local Gamestop as well, looking for Fire Emblem, however, it was completely sold out. I ended up taking Final Fantasy Explorers and I'm still not really sure about this game. I mean, it's good, and I guess I'm enjoying the experience, but it certainly isn't "wowing" me in any way, shape, or form. Perhaps I'll return it and get something else. I'll give it some more time, however...perhaps it takes some time to grow on you.

[Andromeda Stardust]

I am exited about the NX. Whether it ultimately becomes the Dreamcast 2 or a global hit, I'm sure there will be plenty to enjoy. And remember folks, without early adopters, any console is doomed to fail. I kinda wish fewer people had taken the "let's wait and see" approach with the Wii-U. And sure the peripheral has it's naysayers, but I game almost exclusively on the Gamepad, rarely turning on the TV when Wii-U is in use.

[Mord]

And remember folks, without early adopters, any console is doomed to fail. I kinda wish fewer people had taken the "let's wait and see" approach with the Wii-U.

 

While I understand the sentiment, any established console maker that's experiencing the "Let's Wait And See" approach by it's once hardcore fans should probably look to itself for the reasons why.

[Unbeliever]

When I got the first DS (loved that thing and miss it today), it wasn't a "let's wait and see" attitude, it was a "I'm getting on release day" thing. And of course I was infuriated that there were only a very small handful of games for it. So much so I sold it. Of course, a few months later, the DS has a great library of base games and I kicked myself for not just being patient, so I bought it again. That was a stupid move to spend twice the money that I needed to.

 

The thing with the "wait and see" will probably be more prevalent due to Nintendo's less than stellar Wii U. Die hard fans will have the system regardless, but others will adopt the policy to see how the NX does over a period of time for sales, what games are released to begin with, where's the third party support, etc. The price quote I've heard for the system is $439.00. But of course that could just be speculation at this point. We won't know until Nintendo lets us all know.