Posted March 16, 2011 We got an e-mail saying that when it gets processed, it'll be held by the courier so we get it for launch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 16, 2011 We got an e-mail saying that when it gets processed, it'll be held by the courier so we get it for launch. Which means we'll probably get our games before the console Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 16, 2011 I'm fully expecting it to be honest, sort of cruel thing to happen "Here's new games. THAT YOU CAN'T PLAY!!!" Happened when I got my DS, had Mario 64 sitting there, taunting me, and no console to play it on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 16, 2011 if their packing it now does that mean you'll get it before launch? They should ship it early after this stunt! A blatent ploy to stop people going elsewhere. I expect the 3DS and SSFIV by thursday at the latest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 16, 2011 It's not really a stunt, they e-mailed us and everything about what's going to happen. Though I fully agree on the Thursday latest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 16, 2011 I hope I get mine from shopto on Thursday I did afterall get me Xbox 360 S the day before it came out from them but I doubt it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 16, 2011 I have been absolutely agonising over game choices and colour of the 3ds. I pre ordered a black one on the 19th Jan (first day you could ) after being convinced that the blue was horrid. Then i saw the blue properly in all of its shining crystal like beauty in GAME in Liverpool and have since been driving myself crazy wondering what to do. Do i cancel my black pre order and change to blue? Will I get one now the launch is right round the corner? Dont start me on games! Think I will end up sticking with black as i know i have it guaranteed and i really like it. Its just that blue is so fine... :p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 16, 2011 Do i cancel my black pre order and change to blue? Will I get one now the launch is right round the corner? Dude.. there isn't even a decision to be made Black Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 16, 2011 I changed my pre-order to blue the other day. I think it looks great in all those unboxing videos I've seen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 17, 2011 Oh my god, the horror/hilarity.. The best thing? Sometimes, SOMETIMES, it works both ways: Bahahahahahaha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 17, 2011 What happens if you merge yourself with yourself? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 17, 2011 It would be you to ask something like that... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 17, 2011 What happens if you merge yourself with yourself? 2012. fkingcharacterlimit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 17, 2011 Quick question: Does anyone know what the little port (looks like infrared port) on the back does? Those funny health and safety pics we saw about a week ago said not to look in it... But what does it doooo? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 17, 2011 Quick question:Does anyone know what the little port (looks like infrared port) on the back does? Those funny health and safety pics we saw about a week ago said not to look in it... But what does it doooo? It's either an IR port or a port that allows the 3DS to be charged by the cradle. Can't seem to find a proper answer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 17, 2011 It's either an IR port or a port that allows the 3DS to be charged by the cradle. Can't seem to find a proper answer. Any chance it could be a z depth sensor for the AR, like on the Kinect? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 17, 2011 I think they just built on IR port into the console for software to use so they don't need to build it into the game carts, like Pokemon HGSS/BW. Haven't heard of anything that uses it at the moment. The cradle actually charges the 3DS from the charger port, there's 2 slots next it which charge the console when it's in the dock. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 17, 2011 (edited) Any chance it could be a z depth sensor for the AR, like on the Kinect? None. You can definitely rule that out when you look at the placement of the thing and the way you'll hold the 3DS when you play AR-stuff. When you do, you focus cameras in the top lit on the cards and that port looks upward. On top of that, the technology used by Kinect seems to require a rather large amount of processing power, which the 3DS definitely doesn't have. Also, if the AR games worked by measuring the distance to surfaces from the 3DS, cards wouldn't be necessary for games that use object's surfaces either. As it stands, you always have to focus on the cards or otherwise you'll "lose" the image. That's a pretty fail proof indicator, that Nintendo just uses image recognition algorithms to find features of the cards and compute the position and perspective of the virtual objects you place in the room. The effect you get with that particularly large or small cards indicates that, too. I remember a more recent trailer for Pokemon Black/White mentioning IR-connection functionality... Edit: Found the trailer! At 0:32 the IR connection gets mentioned, although I don't know if there is an infrared port on the cartridges themselves. Edited March 17, 2011 by Burny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 17, 2011 Boo-yah! i hate you right now They send any games with it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 17, 2011 Looks like a regular DS to me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 17, 2011 (edited) Its all in the circle pad thing :p I know I should probably know this (and could probably check but lazy/its upstairs) but DSiWare, what's happening with that? I want Flipnote! Edited March 17, 2011 by Ashley Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 17, 2011 Its all in the circle pad thing :p I know I should probably know this (and could probably check but lazy/its upstairs) but DSiWare, what's happening with that? I want Flipnote! DSiWare should become available with the first online update in May, along with the eShop and other stuff. It should anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 17, 2011 Ashley, does Mario 64 DS control with the analog stick? Can I finally play that game with decent controls? Make my dreams come true with three simple letters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 17, 2011 Ashley, does Mario 64 DS control with the analog stick? Can I finally play that game with decent controls? Make my dreams come true with three simple letters. I also need to know this piece of info... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
