Nintendo 3DS Pricing and Release Dates announced, Europe gets the short end of stick - Polidicks

hellz no! i am building a nice pc with some good quads and i am buying PORTAL 2. cuz its BETTER. i just have to wait until march 26th. ITS CONTDOWN TIME.

I can easily get the US version...but then I would need to get all my games from the US until it gets hacked.

Does currency conversion suddenly stop when the video game industry is involved? Europe (and Australia) are always getting screwed.

[QUOTE=MisterMooth;27540261][url=http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/19/3ds-price-compared-to-other-portable-launches/]3DS price compared to other portable launches[/url] [img_thumb]http://i.imgur.com/R2uTG.png[/img_thumb][/QUOTE] That really doesn't show any reason why it's better to purchase a 3DS than a PS3 for $50 more. It's specs are probably that of a sub par PS2 with a 3d screen. By the way rating everyone who thinks that the 3ds isn't a good purchase dumb is rather childish.

[QUOTE=Carbon Knight;27543089]That really doesn't show any reason why it's better to purchase a 3DS than a PS3 for $50 more.[/QUOTE] you're an idiot for comparing consoles to handhelds [quote]It's specs are probably that of a sub par PS2 with a 3d screen.[/quote] We can tell it's easily more powerful than the PSP. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpiGtqfLHEw[/media] [quote]By the way rating everyone who thinks that the 3ds isn't a good purchase dumb is rather childish.[/quote] You called it a gimmick which is stupid for two reasons: 1. It's the first consumer device that overcomes the hurdle of having to wear glasses for 3D. 2. The 3D is completely optional. I'm like many users here who want it mainly for its great lineup of confirmed games.

[QUOTE=Carbon Knight;27543089]It's specs are probably that of a sub par PS2 with a 3d screen.[/QUOTE] You're comparing apples to oranges and old gen to current gen. This doesn't make a real comparison.

Hmm, I want one ... im considering buying one for 250€ but i don't know i'll probably be better of waiting atleast one year and see what happens

That's nearly as much as a PS3, now I don't even own a PS3 and I in no way think one would be better than a 3DS. But 250 fucking dollars for a handheld? God damn

[QUOTE=Big Ben;27547683]That's nearly as much as a PS3, now I don't even own a PS3 and I in no way think one would be better than a 3DS. But 250 fucking dollars for a handheld? God damn[/QUOTE] PS3 is like $500 here, so that's quite a difference really. Also I think the DS was like $280 when it first came out here in Australia.

They're only about 300 in the states if you don't get the giant 320 gig ones.

[url]http://www.gamesradar.com/3ds/nintendo-3ds/news/revealed-the-real-3ds-price-nintendo-doesnt-want-you-to-know/a-2011012095735809004/g-20100616102754448006[/url] Nintendo has a base price of £173, but retailers get to ultimately decide for their stores.

I dont know if I should buy it or not. The 3D effects sound pretty boss and Ocarina of Time is just win.

My budget sense is completely overwhelmed by my inner child's willingness to chop off his right arm for the new Nintendo. [img]http://golgotron.com/wp-content/uploads/Shut-up-and-take-my-money.jpg[/img]

Best game: Layton X Phoenix Wright hands down.

[QUOTE=TailsPrower;27541061]What does it matter what it can do? If it's still got shit games like the previous DS, it's not going to catch my attention.[/QUOTE] No one really cares about the 3D though, they care about the awesome lineup of games.

[QUOTE=TailsPrower;27541138]For twelve year olds maybe.[/QUOTE] lo!l nintindo is 4 kids u shuld gro up n play som Blops XD

Shit is more expensive than a Wii. I'll wait 'til the price drops.

I heard the 3ds is bad for your eyes. I'll still only get it for Kingdom Hearts 3ds.

[QUOTE=Niko Bellic;27559701]I heard the 3ds is bad for your eyes. I'll still only get it for Kingdom Hearts 3ds.[/QUOTE] Any 3D is potentially bad for the eyes of children under 6. 3DS does 3D the same way 3D TVs and movies do 3D - by making each eye see a slightly different image. The 3DS is no more harmful than any other current form of 3D.

I bought a PS3 when it cost about 700 euros so 230 is really no biggie for such a technological marvel as the 3DS.

[QUOTE=kevlar jens;27560257]I bought a PS3 when it cost about 700 euros so 230 is really no biggie for such a technological marvel as the 3DS.[/QUOTE] I know it's kind of pricey for a portable but as you said, it's not that expensive compared to how much consoles and other handhelds cost when they first come out. You're also paying for the new technology.

[QUOTE=MisterMooth;27559753]Any 3D is potentially bad for the eyes of children under 6. 3DS does 3D the same way 3D TVs and movies do 3D - by making each eye see a slightly different image. The 3DS is no more harmful than any other current form of 3D.[/QUOTE] Except that the red-blue glasses makes you get headaches. Eh, didn't read everything.

Gonna stick to my DSi XL for now

I am going to have to wait a bit before buying the 3DS. $250 is a little too much for me, I have a lot of other expenses to cover right now. For now, I think I will just buy the games. That way, once I get the 3DS, I will have a good sized library of games to choose from on the get go.

The UK price comes to $367.95 Simply unreasonable. I will not be buying a 3DS.

[QUOTE=Capitulazyguy;27567027]The UK price comes to $367.95 Simply unreasonable. I will not be buying a 3DS.[/QUOTE] Damn, that sucks! Hopefully it will drop in price quickly.

why are people calling the 3d a gimmick? i think its only a gimmick if glasses are required

[QUOTE=MasterG;27567799]Fyi this is about $370 for us brits, americans. Fuck.[/QUOTE] Blame your retailers.

[QUOTE=MasterG;27567799]Fyi this is about $370 for us brits, americans. Fuck. And you think it's expensive for you![/QUOTE] Idea: I'm gonna buy a bunch and list them on ebay.co.uk and net $50 USD a unit. :smug:

I'm really not one for portable gaming any more, but this sparks my interest. If someone would [i]just give me one[/i], I would be very delighted. Maybe I can finally get a job and save some money. I dunno.