So, with E3 looming I'm wondering if now is a safe time to get a 3DS XL or not. Do we have any clue if Nintendo might introduce new models? Price cuts?
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The Nintendo 3DS is a portable game console produced by Nintendo. The handheld features stereoscopic 3D technology that doesn't require glasses. It was released in Japan on February 26, 2011 and in North America on March 27, 2011.
Is now a safe time to buy a 3DS XL?
I'm gonna just go ahead and do it. I doubt they'll do new hardware and can't see a price drop honestly. Plus I wanna replace my OG 3DS pretty bad.
@raven_sword: Wait a week. Then buy it from a store with a 30 day return policy. You'll know by the end of E3 if you need to return it.
You're always going to be taking a gamble. Nintendo put a lot of mimic 3DS's out into the wild. It's never safe to get one, you could lose a hand.
Get a 3DS it is awesome!
So, the 3DSXL I picked up had a crooked screen :/ at least it looks like the top screen is slanted to me. So I'm gonna return it and just see what E3 has, if anything.
Is slanted top screens a known problem?
I think it's safe now. Anthrax hasn't been found in a 3DS XL in months.
There are rumours of new Nintento hardware at E3 though.
@raven_sword: not this again...
Does all hardware you buy have some fault to it?
(To answer the actual original post, you might as well wait until e3 is done. I think if any 3DS gets revised it would be the original, but you never know.)
@mb: ha ha , nah, this was legit. Also, changed my mind anyway cause I wanted to see what E3 had.
No, this is legit. Had a similar issue with my OG 3DS. Took 2 returns to Nintendo to get a good one. I don't know if it's Nintendo just sucking with build quality or what, but I know I'm not seeing things I don't think.
The 2DS just came out last fall so I can't imagine new handheld hardware or a price drop at E3. Nintendo might announce a 3DS bundle with Smash Bros. but I don't know if it will be for 2DS or the XL.
@raven_sword: not this again...
Now I'm curious to know what other items he's purchased that have been defective.
@liquidprince: only thing that comes to mind we're two originally 3DS's that had the same screen problem and a vizio tv that had a big green line on the side.
Again, really think it's just Nintendo build quality sucking considering I went through that screen thing two times before and there some posts online of other having something similar.
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