N3DS: First Impressions By Tycoon Master

By @Tycoon Master
POSTED: 26 Dec 2011 19:54
CATEGORY: Reviews

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Hey everyone, Tycoon Master here.

I am one of the many rejoicing over a newly recieved 3DS for Christmas, so I'd like to share my first impressions on the system, after being with the DS for so long.

Okay, here goes.

It is anmazing.

I seriously do not understand where all of the complaining about the system comes from. The 3DS works seamlessly for all the games I have so far, and every feature that was new or got a major overhaul impressed me.

Nintendo has raised the bar in terms of handheld gaming. I know many are claiming the PSVita will "be better". Well in terms of hardware, the PSVita may be better, but really, when wa the last time people got excited about a PSP game?

Nintendo's system has always had a very wide range of appeal, and because of that, the device also has a wide range of software for everyone. The online has been drastically improved, most noticably in the Mario Kart fanchise.

The AR Games have a lot of potential, and you are encouraged to use the 3DS as a Pedometer to gather coins and unlock new AR games. I do wish they wouldn't make a drgon boss at the end of nearly every game the AR has to feature before unlocking more.

MiiMaker has now become portable and the same level of hilarity comes from creating them. The creation frm camera hasn't been too successful for me so far, but that sort of drestroys the whole point of Mii creationso I don;t mind.

I have the Legend of Zelda Edition of the 3DS and I have to say one of the more noticeable improvements has been the way you hold the console while playing. The new slide pad makes moving about in many games much easier.

The new charging station is VERY handy for me, especially when I'm playing it at night, I don't have to fumble around in darkness for several mintues trying to get the charger into the 3DS. (wierd example I know)

The Internet Browser has also been very significantly improved in terms of access and speed AND the ability to upload files directly from it (Hi iPhones).

Street Pass and Spot Pass have been fun to use so far, and I've beaten every Ghost Data that I've recieved in MK7.

Gmaes I've Played So Far:

Super Mario 3D Land
StarFox 64 3D
Legend Of Zelda Ocarina 3D
Mario Kart 7

All were excelent first party titles.

I think the 3DS has a lot of potential to grow on a now well established system that had a rocky start.

I'll try to comment a little more on this in the comments as I get deeper into gameplay.

-TM

+11 -1

link284
30 Dec 2011 03:15

Quoth Mr.Gangsta:

Quoth Drwho15quote]No. I beg to differ, just you have halo doesn't make you elite, kill zone 3 would beat halo anyway.
Xbox doesn't win bro. If it had blu ray which is a major plus in this day and age maybe it would be a contender but it isn't really.

Thats what my LG blu ray surround sound is for. I don't need my Xbox to play blu ray, I have money for that. I get free Zune passes, and Netflix on my Xbox. O, but PS3 doesn't give you that does it? Nope. I get apps and contests, PS3 doesn't (to an extent). Xbox is more fun. PS never gets any better. Let me guess what their next systems gonna be called... ughhhhh PS4, how original. Microsoft 'owns' Sony, if Sony even had a chunk of what Microsoft has than they could talk, but for now enjoy them creating a new crap handheld console.[/quote]microsoft works with computers, they got jealous of the huge amount of money nintendo, sony, ect. was bringing in a year and made the xbox. nintendo was, and still is revolutionary. yes, the weren't the first video game company, but they created many standards for todays gaming, including THE SAVE FILE, and the rumble pack. not to mention, nintendo thinks of the families not just the hardcore gamers. no, cod wasn't made for families, thats why its rated m geniuses. but if had to choose between xbox and playstation, i would choose xbox because it is in a reasonable price range and has mostly the same games as the ps3. I'd just have to live without online. Now, you two snotty-rich kids need to stop argueing about useless stuff like this and start talking about this blog, or don't comment again.

StuffMan
30 Dec 2011 02:39

Quoth Drwho15:

Zune and Netflix isn't free derp.
Xbox isn't fun to get services you have to pay for most of it. PSN has had Apps since it started. And who gives a crap about Zune and Netflix. That's why I have tv and Sky+HD and Sky Anytime. All I can do is stand here and laugh at your stupidity. Your bringing useless comments up for no reason LMBO. Bullet storm is on PS3 as well noob. And so is dead rising, I don't give an once for move. Kinect is so unoriginal clearly a copy of Eye toy. Made by Sony.

I laugh at the people who think "derp i hve ps3 tht menes i dun hav 2 pay"
Have you SEEN the price of the PS3? That's a pretty damn big number. The Xbox is considerably cheaper. And, while you do have to pay a "massive" fifty dollars a year, total that with the price of the Xbox and it's STILL is cheaper than the PS3. So I'd reccomend you stop using the classic "You have to pay to use online therefore it sucks" reasoning.

DeafDood
29 Dec 2011 21:03

I've been hearing lots of complaining about the 3DS. What's wrong with it? I got mine on April 12th and back then there was no eShop, Pokedex, Video Camera, Swapnote, etc. But I still enjoyed it. I think people don't like it cause their not getting any 3DS games... The 3DS isn't fun without any games...

Mr.Gangsta
29 Dec 2011 16:40

O we also have Deadrising, bulletstorm, gears of war, dance central (yeah i like kinect), o and p.s MOVE SUCKS

Mr.Gangsta
29 Dec 2011 16:38

Quoth Drwho15:

No. I beg to differ, just you have halo doesn't make you elite, kill zone 3 would beat halo anyway.
Xbox doesn't win bro. If it had blu ray which is a major plus in this day and age maybe it would be a contender but it isn't really.

PORKStheMEATofKINGS
29 Dec 2011 16:36

We didn't start the flaaaame war!

Mr.Gangsta
29 Dec 2011 02:22

hehe crapbox, bro you have your opinion i have mine. My PS3 sucks, and my Xbox is good. Done Xbox wins, Xbox has better games

Mr.Gangsta
28 Dec 2011 16:00

Well Dr.Who, if you didn't know, xbox has never been hacked even close to the server, because its encrypted, they spend alot of money to keep it running. Xbox gamers are true gamers, we don't mind paying a buck a month to get party chat, private chat etc... We dont listen to anyone in the lobby because we r talking to our friends. If your too poor to fork 1 dollar over a month, im sorry for u. Xbox is superior in everyway.

Emford01
28 Dec 2011 09:03

Microsoft has ok consoles, The PS3 is the best tho. But Yeah Nintendo owns handhelds

Mr.Gangsta
28 Dec 2011 08:26

Im the grumpy old troll that lives in the big house with the pool and owns u.

Mr.Gangsta
28 Dec 2011 07:38

Quoth Drwho15:

Quoth Mr.Gangstane more thing. While Nintendo rules the handheld world, Microsoft rules the system by far. So lets all agree that PlayStations fail, Nintendo (handheld) wins, and Microsoft (system) wins.

Hate to disagree with you.
But
Ive had a Xbox 360 and a PS3 for both a year and online there is no difference in speed. Actually joined games faster on MW3 on PS3 than Xbox. They only difference is you have to pay p to use one.

"Hate to disagree" than why do it, and if you're going to disagree make it a little harder for me to show you a difference. Oh and another thing, you obviously don't have an xbox or else you would know about the huge updates. The PSN was down for how long last year? Yeah just wanted to add that. Microsoft doesn't have all the annoying people to play with either, and Xbox gets DLCs before PS3. Microsofts network is the best, we don't even have to have memory anymore! Xbox has Cloud now so I just save everything without being afraid of filling up my hardrive.

eddypikachu
28 Dec 2011 03:33

All I know is that sony is one step behind, and keeps on copying nintendo, first motion controls then touch screen, now 3D! Explains even more why Sony sucks as a video game company.

Mr.Gangsta
27 Dec 2011 23:49

One more thing. While Nintendo rules the handheld world, Microsoft rules the system by far. So lets all agree that PlayStations fail, Nintendo (handheld) wins, and Microsoft (system) wins.

Alpha Starfire
27 Dec 2011 16:09

Lol, you said Pedo-meter. *Joke over.*

I say people trash the 3ds due to it's battery. Lol, only 3 hours of playing when you have everything on full blast.

Weegee8
27 Dec 2011 14:33

Great job, PORKS, for being a troll and bringing up the PS Vita talk up to this blog. Smh.

Good blog, though. Just a few spelling mistakes. +1

Mr.Gangsta
27 Dec 2011 06:26

Quoth PORKStheMEATofKINGS:

The Vita has some great features going for it, like its compatibility with the PS3, and its also going to be a great multimedia device. The 3DS, while an interesting experiment, has ultimately less appeal towards much of the older gaming market due to Nintendo's continuing trend of having very lackluster 3rd party support, apart from ports of existing games, and very childish (Yet fun, don't get me wrong!) first party games. And finally, while many may find this a fault, I personally love the fact that the PS Vita is sticking with the dimensions we know and love. 3D is still very experimental, and having motion controls as well as 3D that require your head to remain relatively still was an obvious design flaw. 2D on the other hand, has been done enough to be done right. 3D still has a way to go before it actually makes things more immersive and fun to use.

Yeah I agree.

Get up Mr.3DS fanboy

I know where you live o.o o and p.s. me and my girl (shyla) if i havnt told you yet. Are gonna ride every roller coaster in Cali together :p we are goin to knotts on the 31st

Dinosaur
27 Dec 2011 05:50

I also got a 3DS for Christmas.

fabo888
27 Dec 2011 04:03

Quoth GuitarGodAnth:

The only thing I don't like about the 3DS is backwards-compatibility with DS games. On the 3DS, DS games look disgraceful.

Yeah. The text for games is kind of blurry. It's a lot sharper on a DSi.

Anyways, +1. I agree, the 3DS is awesome, and the charging cradle does come in handy. XD

RedBarron1
27 Dec 2011 03:26

I got it for Christmas too!

PORKStheMEATofKINGS
27 Dec 2011 02:58

The Vita has some great features going for it, like its compatibility with the PS3, and its also going to be a great multimedia device. The 3DS, while an interesting experiment, has ultimately less appeal towards much of the older gaming market due to Nintendo's continuing trend of having very lackluster 3rd party support, apart from ports of existing games, and very childish (Yet fun, don't get me wrong!) first party games. And finally, while many may find this a fault, I personally love the fact that the PS Vita is sticking with the dimensions we know and love. 3D is still very experimental, and having motion controls as well as 3D that require your head to remain relatively still was an obvious design flaw. 2D on the other hand, has been done enough to be done right. 3D still has a way to go before it actually makes things more immersive and fun to use.

Winter Icefox
27 Dec 2011 00:31

I also got a 3DS on christmas

Mind sharing codes Tycoon?

Winter Icefox
27 Dec 2011 00:30

Vita is ok.
3DS games appeal to everyone, you don't need a PSV to play ¨hardcore¨ games.

Being exited for the PSV it's just Sad.

PlayerArc
27 Dec 2011 00:17

Quoth Fernando:

Indeed. The 3DS has HD graphics. That's why gameplay is smooth.

It could also be due to the 3DS having a high F.P.S. (Frames Per Second) rate!

PlayerArc
27 Dec 2011 00:14

Quoth PORKStheMEATofKINGS:

And I know plenty of people, including myself, who are excited for the PS Vita. It has many games up for it as long as you're out of elementary school.

Well, there are going to be a number of games on the PS Vita that will also be on other gaming systems, including the 3DS, such as BlazBlue Continum Shift EXTEND(Which I'm interested in)!

3PIC GAM3R
26 Dec 2011 23:29

Quite a few grammar mistakes... Just saying.

link284
26 Dec 2011 23:17

-Or is that just me?

link284
26 Dec 2011 23:16

I can only think of two downers for the 3ds, but they're minor. One of them is where the stylus goes.

PORKStheMEATofKINGS
26 Dec 2011 22:36

And I know plenty of people, including myself, who are excited for the PS Vita. It has many games up for it as long as you're out of elementary school.

PORKStheMEATofKINGS
26 Dec 2011 22:30

I have to disagree with this blog.
I have this stance
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4c9iNfTMUqE

Tycoon Master
26 Dec 2011 22:06

Quoth GuitarGodAnth:

The only thing I don't like about the 3DS is backwards-compatibility with DS games. On the 3DS, DS games look disgraceful.

When I read through the Booklet, it said you could adjust the screen ratio to DS for a DS game by holding start or select when you tap the game.

Did you do that?

GuitarGodAnth
26 Dec 2011 21:55

The only thing I don't like about the 3DS is backwards-compatibility with DS games. On the 3DS, DS games look disgraceful.

MaxiMillion
26 Dec 2011 21:44

@'3DS has HD graphics.' - Lol.

Fernando
26 Dec 2011 21:37

Indeed. The 3DS has HD graphics. That's why gameplay is smooth.

roxaschao
26 Dec 2011 21:31

I agree. Since when between now and the creation of hell has anyone been excited for something Sony made. (Well, hell's creation being made after PS2. Ya know, when Sony was original.)
But this review was good.

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