are1981 Posted July 9, 2013 Posted July 9, 2013 Soo, I finally bought a 3DS XL!!! Well, I bought two; one for my brother too. The largest electronics store chain in Norway offered the red 3DS XL one-day-only for NOK 880! NOK 880 is approximately EUR 111 or GBP 95! (I still had to pay shipping, NOK 49/EUR 6/GBP 5.50, but after careful calculations, it was still worth it... Fine, I'll admit it, I did not have to carefully weigh the pros and cons on this one.) So the decision was made, I retired my 3DS! Moving data and licenses went with no problem at all. One thing, though: To move the complimenatry The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords: Anniversary Edition for DSi, I was instructed to physically move the SD card from the 3DS to the 3DS XL. The thing is, I want to use the new 4GB SD card that came with my new 3DS XL, but all the data is on the 3DS-included 2GB card. Is there a way to avoid redownloading every single piece of software?
-Dem0- Posted July 10, 2013 Posted July 10, 2013 Is there a way to avoid redownloading every single piece of software? System transfer.
Dcubed Posted July 10, 2013 Posted July 10, 2013 One thing, though: To move the complimenatry The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords: Anniversary Edition for DSi, I was instructed to physically move the SD card from the 3DS to the 3DS XL. The thing is, I want to use the new 4GB SD card that came with my new 3DS XL, but all the data is on the 3DS-included 2GB card. Is there a way to avoid redownloading every single piece of software? That won't work, you need to do a system transfe. That will transfer the game and all of your system data (Miis, Streepass data etc) across to the 3DS XL. After you've gone through that process, you just need to copy/paste the data over to the new 4GB SD Card using your PC (just copy/paste the entire contents over to the root folder).
Ike Posted July 10, 2013 Posted July 10, 2013 The System Transfer will move DSiWare (in this case Four Swords) over to your SD card during the transfer as long as you OK it. Or you can do it manually beforehand. I suggest moving it or you will lose save data. DSiWare games are stored on the 3DS internal memory so it needs to be moved. Despite the name, the system transfer doesn't actually transfer that much. It's all stored on the SD card which you then swap over and can use on the XL. You just then copy the contents of your 2GB and paste them onto the 4GB card using your PC as already described.
are1981 Posted July 10, 2013 Posted July 10, 2013 System transfer. That won't work, you need to do a system transfe. That will transfer the game and all of your system data (Miis, Streepass data etc) across to the 3DS XL. After you've gone through that process, you just need to copy/paste the data over to the new 4GB SD Card using your PC (just copy/paste the entire contents over to the root folder). I did a System Transfer, hence the "Moving data and licenses" bit, but I did not write those two words, so maybe it was unclear. The System Transfer will move DSiWare (in this case Four Swords) over to your SD card during the transfer as long as you OK it. Or you can do it manually beforehand. I suggest moving it or you will lose save data. DSiWare games are stored on the 3DS internal memory so it needs to be moved. Despite the name, the system transfer doesn't actually transfer that much. It's all stored on the SD card which you then swap over and can use on the XL. You just then copy the contents of your 2GB and paste them onto the 4GB card using your PC as already described. That easy, huh? Wow. I thought the moving the data from the old (source) 3DS's SD card onto a new SD card wouldn't work on the new (target) 3DS XL. But my new 4GB SD card has already been formatted during the transfer process, and some folders and files have been created. Should I still just copy from old SD card to new SD card without altering the existing data?
Ike Posted July 10, 2013 Posted July 10, 2013 (edited) But my new 4GB SD card has already been formatted during the transfer process, and some folders and files have been created. Should I still just copy from old SD card to new SD card without altering the existing data? Make a backup of all the files/folders (copy and paste everything) on your PC from the 4GB SD card, then delete all the files off the SD card (not the backup ) and paste the data from your 2GB card. You can probably just copy the old files and it will overwrite them but deleting the files will make sure everything is correct and up to date for the XL. Make sure you have backups though. Edited July 10, 2013 by Ike
Tales Posted July 12, 2013 Posted July 12, 2013 Remind me to never buy the first version of a Nintendo console ever. I have never actually seen the XL before, until today. Holy shit, the screen is big. And the console itself, so goddamn sexy. Me want But it just takes away money I should rather spend on WiiU/PS4.
Aneres11 Posted July 14, 2013 Posted July 14, 2013 Tried downloading a game today on my 3ds (well, on my 3rd attempt now) and keep getting an error code after waiting over 40 mins each time and the download nearly being complete. Not sure if it's an internet problem or a 3ds problem but it's damn annoying. In the end I've chosen sleep download, so will see how that goes. Happens to me a lot this. I think i future I will just choose sleep download as when I do select that, there is very rarely a problem. Annoying though, as I like seeing it download and complete.
-Dem0- Posted July 17, 2013 Posted July 17, 2013 (edited) Namco teasing a new video game. Now they've added the "Anniversary" text to both lines. Any idea? Could the bottom one be "Famicom 30th Anniversary"? http://newgame1.bngames.net/ Edited July 17, 2013 by -Dem0-
Cube Posted July 18, 2013 Posted July 18, 2013 https://twitter.com/Emi1yRogers/status/357750027822706690 3DS getting Miiverse/Nintendo Network ID firmware update this Fall. Won't be too long of a wait.
dazzybee Posted July 20, 2013 Posted July 20, 2013 Okay, I've been trying to find the smallest thinnest case for the XL, I remembered chatting on here about it, I think @welsh_gamer had one but can't find the post (the search function is atrocious on this site). Any recomendations? Anyone know what these are like? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nintendo-Licensed-Gametrek-Case-Blue/dp/B005FPDJDU/ref=sr_1_24?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1374343171&sr=1-24&keywords=3ds+case http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nintendo-Licensed-Executive-Case-3DS/dp/B004JLO65Q/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1374343124&sr=1-1&keywords=3ds+case I have a case already but it's too big and bulky, sometimes I just want to take my 3DS for streetpasses so literally want a big sock for it. Also tempted by a XL Circle Pad... but no games use it. Res Evil and Monster Hunter but surely they're playable without... Have any other games been announced that will use it? Did Renegade Kid say their FPS will use it?
welsh_gamer Posted July 20, 2013 Posted July 20, 2013 It was this one here - those you listed are just standard 3DS cases btw. It's the best case/wallet you can get for the XL IMO, as all the other one's I've seen in person are very bulky!
dazzybee Posted July 20, 2013 Posted July 20, 2013 It was this one here - those you listed are just standard 3DS cases btw. It's the best case/wallet you can get for the XL IMO, as all the other one's I've seen in person are very bulky! So this is really thin, thinner than the ones I linked?
Tales Posted July 20, 2013 Posted July 20, 2013 Tried downloading a game today on my 3ds (well, on my 3rd attempt now) and keep getting an error code after waiting over 40 mins each time and the download nearly being complete. Not sure if it's an internet problem or a 3ds problem but it's damn annoying. In the end I've chosen sleep download, so will see how that goes. Happens to me a lot this. I think i future I will just choose sleep download as when I do select that, there is very rarely a problem. Annoying though, as I like seeing it download and complete. I haven't had problems with downloading, but in general I think the 3DS online is quite bad. Playing online on AC is testing my patience, and interest in the game.
Grazza Posted July 22, 2013 Posted July 22, 2013 Few weird things since I've been playing my 3DS last night... 1) Shantae kept freezing in a similar place. Colours went funny and displayed lots of numbers. "Just a glitch", I thought. 2) Got a StreetPass today (actually saw the lad with his 3DS). Looked in the Plaza - no one there. Only record of the StreetPass is data for New Super Mario Bros 2. "He might not have his settings right", I thought. 3) Got another StreetPass. Had data for Mario 3D Land, but did not get to "meet" him. Looked in my StreetPass Plaza and he was already there, "via invitation" (I don't understand what that is in this context). Is my 3DS going wrong or have I just had too much sun?
Blade Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 Sad to say that i have not really played my 3DS for ages. I dunno why as ive got loads of newish games to get through... Luigis Mansion, Fire Emblem, DK, Animal Crossing. Thing is I just cant be arsed to play it. I was considering selling it.
dazzybee Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 Sad to say that i have not really played my 3DS for ages. I dunno why as ive got loads of newish games to get through... Luigis Mansion, Fire Emblem, DK, Animal Crossing. Thing is I just cant be arsed to play it. I was considering selling it. Mental!! But then if those games can't get you to play the console then I can't imagine much else will, that's 4 classic games there! Though if anything could, Zelda could!
-Dem0- Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 Luigis Mansion, Fire Emblem, DK, Animal Crossing. Thing is I just cant be arsed to play it. I was considering selling it. Don't sell it, Blade. Just switch on your 3DS, pop in one of those games and play it. Hopefully then yo... Wait a minute. Have you played Fire Emblem at all?
Happenstance Posted July 29, 2013 Posted July 29, 2013 Sad to say that i have not really played my 3DS for ages. I dunno why as ive got loads of newish games to get through... Luigis Mansion, Fire Emblem, DK, Animal Crossing. Thing is I just cant be arsed to play it. I was considering selling it. Those are the exact same four games I own and ive barely played my 3DS in a couple of weeks either. I doubt I will sell it but I also think this will probably be the last Nintendo console I will buy. The disinterest I felt with the Wii U seems to have carried over and I think I am just bored and done with Nintendo. I'll just carry on working on my SNES collection for any of the older games I actually want to play.
Fierce_LiNk Posted July 29, 2013 Posted July 29, 2013 Sad to say that i have not really played my 3DS for ages. I dunno why as ive got loads of newish games to get through... Luigis Mansion, Fire Emblem, DK, Animal Crossing. Thing is I just cant be arsed to play it. I was considering selling it. You're spending too much time on dat dere Wii U, brah. Have you got Kid Icarus? Or 3D Land? Even the ones you've got are great fun. Animal Crossing is addictive as hell. Ine is much more into the 3DS than I am, but it's a seriously great system and I can only see it getting better and better. You seem to be on a bit of a Wii U high, so when you get a bit bored of it (maybe), try those 3DS games.
Mandalore Posted July 29, 2013 Posted July 29, 2013 Sad to say that i have not really played my 3DS for ages. I dunno why as ive got loads of newish games to get through... Luigis Mansion, Fire Emblem, DK, Animal Crossing. Thing is I just cant be arsed to play it. I was considering selling it. It's worth checking if you have any StreetPass groups in your local area. Going to one near me once a month for multiplayer/socialising/StreetPass stuff has definitely made the 3DS a much more enjoyable console.
Aneres11 Posted July 29, 2013 Posted July 29, 2013 Jesus. That'd be a not so smart move Blade if you haven't even played on those games. Luigi's Mansion 2 is one of the best games on the system. But as others have said - if that can't make you enjoy the system then there's no hope for it! The 3 games you listed are all brilliant, and you'd never get anything like them on other systems or from other companies, so I'd definitely try to spend a bit of time on them before making a snap decision. I've done that myself before and regretted it. I'm same with Wii U though - have no interest in playing it at min. Don't want Pikmin, can't be arsed with NSLU. When TW101 comes out that will change I'm sure, but I'm happy I've got my Wii U for when I do want to play it, coz I know there will come a time when it will be worth it for me.
Ronnie Posted July 29, 2013 Posted July 29, 2013 Don't sell, you'll only buy it again at some point down the line like so many others who sell as a knee jerk reaction for a few quick quid.
Blade Posted July 29, 2013 Posted July 29, 2013 I suppose you are all right I dunno the reason why I dont play it. I reckon Flink is right though. I have been mainly been playing on the wii u and loving all the games on that especially Monster Hunter! Playing online most nights have been the highlight of the wii u for me so far. Probably would be a very bad idea to sell it. I remember selling my DS during first year of uni as I was wanting a night out and were skint. Instant regret!! I do feel a bit overwhelmed with the amount of games that ive got. Ive played and part way through them all. I dunno where to start. Yep ive got Kid Icarus and Fire Emblem. Im part way through them as well. Infact the only game ive completed is OoT 3D!! I think it is just the matter of me really enjoying the Wii U at the minute.
Grazza Posted July 29, 2013 Posted July 29, 2013 If I'm honest, I've suddenly become really tired with the 3DS - despite thinking a lot of the games are excellent. A lot of this is due to playing Animal Crossing too much, but I just looked at my retail collection and thought "I don't want to devote any more time to them". I've kept hold of Fire Emblem because there are a few chapters I haven't done, but all in all I feel like I've had my fair share of fun with the 3DS now. I will still buy Shantae 3, Zelda, Etrian Odyssey IV and Dragon Quest VII if they get them out over here, I'm just a bit tired I suppose.
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