Posted March 21, 2011 Ashley tested it himself with stuff on full and it was 4 hours. I trust Ashley more than IGN because I've known him for like 8 years and IGN have been known to exaggerate issues. So with brightness max, WIFI on, 3D max etc you get 4 hours of playing a retail game? If that's the case I'm extremely happy but it does go against all the other reviews I've read. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 21, 2011 On my brief experience using it yesterday, max brightness isn't even necessary, 3 (out of 5) was perfectly bright enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 21, 2011 (edited) Going by the 10/10 score, the system is "perfect". Even though it has many cool features, there seems to be SO much that could have been improved on. Battery, camera, touch screen, design, the "sweet spot". The system just feels a little rushed IMO. As for the battery life, here are some users of the 3DSforums who have done battery tests with their Japanese 3DS: Nintendogs + cats = 3D off, Wireless off, Volume off, Brightness 1/5 = 4.5 hours Street Fighter IV 3DS = 3D on, Wireless off, Volume at 40%, Brightness 4/5 = 3hr 20mins. And this was having it on standby without actually playing the game. Street Fighter IV 3DS = 3D on, Wireless on, Volume at 50%, Brightness 5/5 = 1hr 58mins. Going by those last two, it seems that it's mainly the Wireless that takes it up the ass. Personally, I'm not expecting "perfect", but for a handheld at that price I'd expect a little more. Hopefully these improvements will come with model 2, which is what I'm going to wait for. Edited March 21, 2011 by or else you will DIE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 21, 2011 You can't really complain about the "Sweet Spot". Even in cinemas, the angle you sit at affects the 3D effectiveness considerably. Also, what's wrong with the touchscreen? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 21, 2011 Also, what's wrong with the touchscreen? Like with the rest of the system, there is nothing really wrong with it, it's just another feature that could have been improved on. How? Having it be more responsive to fingers would be nice. Having multi touch would be nice. I'm not saying get rid of the stylus, but why can't we have both accuracy AND sensitivity? With the popularity and possibilities of say, the iPhone, the touch screen of the DS/3DS just feels limited and, well, dated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 21, 2011 In my experiences with the iPhone, the touchscreens arent accurate and there's a delay. I prefer it like this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 21, 2011 (edited) I'm sorry but that is total rubbish, it's been physically proven in tests that the iPhone has the most accurate touch screen that's ever been shipped. Also going by the posts just above it looks like with the brightness half way, 3D on and WIFI on were going to get around 2-3 hours use. Which is exactly what I said months ago. As much as I love the console, that battery life is shit. Edited March 21, 2011 by Caris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 21, 2011 In my experience, it's not. If it were just on one, then it could be an issue with that unit, but it's been on every single one I have ever used Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 21, 2011 Had a phone call from my local Gamestation. Everyone who's pre-ordered through the store will get their 3DS. Also, they're doing a midnight launch event and everyone who attends will have their name put in a draw, with the winner getting their 3DS free! I asked how many they were expecting and was told that, so far, only 13 people had confirmed - that's huge odds for getting a free console. Wasn't originally going to go, but this may just have persuaded me. Plus if I get it at midnight, there's more chance me being one of the first 3000 to register and getting the free T-Shirt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 21, 2011 Anyone had theirs from GAME "shipped" yet? Mine's been on packing since Thursday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 21, 2011 Apparently GAME are sending them out on Friday morning. LOLOLOLOL JKZ. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 21, 2011 Apparently GAME are sending them out on Friday morning. LOLOLOLOL JKZ. If that is the case, I will hunt you down and gut you like a dog Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 21, 2011 I'm sorry but that is total rubbish, it's been physically proven in tests that the iPhone has the most accurate touch screen that's ever been shipped. Wanted to pick up on this. The 'studies' I could find only tested other smartphones (HTCs, etc.) and didn't look at anything else so that's not a claim you can accurately claim. Similarly, they're not real studies. A true study requires some form of statistical analysis of empirical data to determine whether there is a significant improvement of one item over another in a comparison and the ones I found were conducted simply by people who had access to the devices and thought they'd test out the touch screen responsiveness. I'm not saying it isn't the most responsive, although my very brief experience has shown there is a slight delay between the press and the action being carried out with an iPhone, but what you're stating hasn't been shown in independent, peer reviewed research. That's all. I do agree, though, that they could have and perhaps should have improved the touch screen this time around for multitouch as it wouldn't have added much to the cost of the unit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 21, 2011 I'll try and find the article I read, it was a while back now though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 21, 2011 Our review! Click the box! Great review, thanks, really well written Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 21, 2011 I'll try and find the article I read, it was a while back now though. The best I could find is this, which isn't exactly great scientific study into it. It also doesn't apply to the kind of screen used in the 3DS as the 3DS needs the stylus (which probably makes it way more accurate than the big fat blob you use on the iPhone touch screen). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 21, 2011 My friend's 3DS has apparently left the building Mine has not Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 21, 2011 My friend's 3DS has apparently left the building Mine has not I have games on the way, the console is not ._. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 21, 2011 They havent even started processing my Pilotwings I had an email from GAME but accidentally lumped it in with my spam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 21, 2011 My friend's 3DS has apparently left the building Mine has not It'll probably just be sitting in another building until Thursday anyway :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 21, 2011 It'll probably just be sitting in another building until Thursday anyway :P Still, I'd like it to say "Shipped" I worry the email is something important and I accidentally deleted the thing that means I get my 3DS lol Has anyone elses from GAME not had theirs dispatched yet? If this is an issue on my end, I need to get it sorted. A friend who ordered after me having it "dispatched" already and mine sitting on "Order Committed" irks me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 21, 2011 Serebii, reading this page makes you sound like Canand and the whole 'has my heart gold copy been shipped' fiasco Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 21, 2011 Still, I'd like it to say "Shipped" I worry the email is something important and I accidentally deleted the thing that means I get my 3DS lol Has anyone elses from GAME not had theirs dispatched yet? If this is an issue on my end, I need to get it sorted. A friend who ordered after me having it "dispatched" already and mine sitting on "Order Committed" irks me I got an email saying my 3DS has been dispatched! YEY!! Here's hoping for a nice surprise Wednesday or Thursday... Where was it said they would be help with the courier? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted March 21, 2011 HAHAHAH, you actually are. Amazing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
