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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.

Nikkei say 3DS Redesign on the way

#1 Posted by hershelgeorgelives (78 posts) - 11 months, 20 days ago

Nikkei, that Japanese paper that has accurately predicted many thing in the past, is now predicting a 3ds redesign we will see tomorrow.

Apparently, it will include

- 4.3 inch screen, making it 1.5 times the current size

- release in North America, Japan and Europe could happen as early as Summer

Yep, that's about it.

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#2 Posted by Lunar_Aura (2780 posts) - 11 months, 20 days ago

No secunt analogue?

#3 Posted by Moonshadow101 (468 posts) - 11 months, 20 days ago

It would be very, very surprising if they included a compatibility-breaking change in an early revision.

#4 Posted by JJOR64 (18130 posts) - 11 months, 20 days ago

Just read about that a few min ago. Nintendo 3DS XL?

#5 Posted by AndrewB (6873 posts) - 11 months, 20 days ago

I hate feeling like I have something to lose from them announcing a redesign since I bought a 3DS very recently. I'm okay with everything about the 3DS besides the lack of a second analog nub built in to the system, so I'd actually be happy if a redesign merely included a larger screen size.

#6 Posted by MooseyMcMan (8564 posts) - 11 months, 20 days ago

I have my doubts.

#7 Edited by bemusedchunk (347 posts) - 11 months, 20 days ago

There is no way. It's way too early for a re-design.

Also, it's only a larger screen. How much would this bad boy cost? $250?

Edit: Speeling.

#8 Posted by bemusedchunk (347 posts) - 11 months, 20 days ago
#9 Posted by NegativeCero (2497 posts) - 11 months, 20 days ago

How are they not adding the second nub? It's a no-brainer that Nintendo isn't doing, apparently.

#10 Posted by bemusedchunk (347 posts) - 11 months, 20 days ago

They should leave a second nub off.

Those shoulder buttons are hard to hit as it is...

#11 Posted by Chop (1717 posts) - 11 months, 20 days ago

I could believe a reveal, but summer feels way too soon to release a redesign.

#12 Posted by xyzygy (8634 posts) - 11 months, 20 days ago

@bemusedchunk said:

There is no way. It's way too early for a re-design.

Also, it's only a larger screen. How much would this bad boy cost? $250?

Edit: Speeling.

Usually all their redesigns in the past costed the same price or lower, I think? They never went back to launch pricing from a redesign.

So glad I saved off on getting a 3DS. The new Lords of Shadow game is pushing me to get one right bad.

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