Recently purchased, played & beaten

[TooB]

salt and sanctuary is really damn cool.

first impressions are very positive.
2D Dark Souls, give it a shot.

just beat my first boss after 2 failed attempts

[bluaki]

Got my Pokemon Green 2DS in the mail. It came with Pokemon Green and a special theme I downloaded Alpha Sapphire so I'd have something else to play too lol.

Why did you get a Japanese 2DS? Is there some import you want to play? Or just the novelty of having Green Version?

Considering you didn't mention it, I guess this console didn't come with the bonuses that the "limited edition" game box does? There's a Town Map poster, a printed original game manual, and a magnet that looks like the original game cartridge.

I was actually considering buying that same green 2DS like a week ago after seeing it recommended to me by my Amazon.co.jp account, but I decided I'd probably rather get a N3DS. I haven't ordered it yet.

Considering you bought digital Alpha Sapphire, does that mean American credit cards work on the Japanese eShop? What kind of card did you use (Visa/MasterCard/Discover/AmEx)?

[strongbad]

ahhh that sounds cool
i would like a 2ds

I'd rather have it be a normal 3ds but it was only $130 so I'm not complaining lol. It's weird using one for the first time but it's kinda comfy in my hands.

\
what is the optimal 3ds model right now? i'm kind of out of the loop but i've been thinking about grabbing one

[Commander Fuckass]

salt and sanctuary is really damn cool.

first impressions are very positive.
2D Dark Souls, give it a shot.

just beat my first boss after 2 failed attempts

I'm thinking about picking it up, really want a founders pack for Paragon too

[bluaki]

what is the optimal 3ds model right now? i'm kind of out of the loop but i've been thinking about grabbing one

The best one is, essentially, New 3DS XL.

The smaller New 3DS is supposedly very slightly slower, but not really noticeable, so get that instead if you want something cheaper, smaller, and customizable (they have swappable face plates for the small one).

Compared to all other 3DS/2DS models, both the New and New XL models are way faster at loading certain 3DS games (like Smash and Monster Hunter), have way better 3D display, are compatible with the small selection of N3DS-exclusive stuff (SNES VC games and Xenoblade 3D), have the bonus "c-stick" input, and support amiibo.

The original not-"New" 3DS and XL don't have any of that, but they might be discounted a bit.

The 2DS is like a further step down in both price and features: there's no 3D support at all and it doesn't fold. A lot of people don't like its different shape, but some people really like it. Because it's significantly cheaper than the other models (<$100 if you buy a US model), it's probably the best option if you really don't want to spend as much and don't care about features like 3D, amiibo, or anything else that N3DS has.

[TooB]

also, if interested in SNES games on the go, New 3ds is your only option

[strongbad]

what is the optimal 3ds model right now? i'm kind of out of the loop but i've been thinking about grabbing one

The best one is, essentially, New 3DS XL.

The smaller New 3DS is supposedly very slightly slower, but not really noticeable, so get that instead if you want something cheaper, smaller, and customizable (they have swappable face plates for the small one).

Compared to all other 3DS/2DS models, both the New and New XL models are way faster at loading certain 3DS games (like Smash and Monster Hunter), have way better 3D display, are compatible with the small selection of N3DS-exclusive stuff (SNES VC games and Xenoblade 3D), have the bonus "c-stick" input, and support amiibo.

The original not-"New" 3DS and XL don't have any of that, but they might be discounted a bit.

The 2DS is like a further step down in both price and features: there's no 3D support at all and it doesn't fold. A lot of people don't like its different shape, but some people really like it. Because it's significantly cheaper than the other models (<$100 if you buy a US model), it's probably the best option if you really don't want to spend as much and don't care about features like 3D, amiibo, or anything else that N3DS has.

hmmm thanks for the write up
my vita stopped charging the other day (pretty sure an issue with the vita and not the charger) so i'm looking for a new outlet for gaming

despite my efforts, i can't get any steam games running smoothly on my chromebook and haven't been able to get any roguelikes running as i'd like either

maybe i need a 3ds...

[C.Mongler]

just beat the witcher 3, you're fuckin' up if you haven't played it. moving on to bloodborne, though i might pop in the order one of these nights and beat it real quick

[Snowy]

Got my Pokemon Green 2DS in the mail. It came with Pokemon Green and a special theme I downloaded Alpha Sapphire so I'd have something else to play too lol.

Why did you get a Japanese 2DS? Is there some import you want to play? Or just the novelty of having Green Version?

Considering you didn't mention it, I guess this console didn't come with the bonuses that the "limited edition" game box does? There's a Town Map poster, a printed original game manual, and a magnet that looks like the original game cartridge.

I was actually considering buying that same green 2DS like a week ago after seeing it recommended to me by my Amazon.co.jp account, but I decided I'd probably rather get a N3DS. I haven't ordered it yet.

Considering you bought digital Alpha Sapphire, does that mean American credit cards work on the Japanese eShop? What kind of card did you use (Visa/MasterCard/Discover/AmEx)?

A little bit of both, actually. Terry's Wonderland and DQ Theaterhythm won't be coming here any time soon so I'd like to be able to play them. On top of the region locked Pokemon Mystery Gift events.

It was that one actually! I got the special one that has the map, stickers, mew code, etc etc. I didn't get a magnet though I don't think.

I couldn't figure out how to get my CC info onto my nintendo account that I had to make so I went on play-asia and bought a 5000 yen card for $47 and used that. But I know I can use my Discover card for purchases in other countries.

[bluaki]

It was that one actually! I got the special one that has the map, stickers, mew code, etc etc. I didn't get a magnet though I don't think.

I couldn't figure out how to get my CC info onto my nintendo account that I had to make so I went on play-asia and bought a 5000 yen card for $47 and used that. But I know I can use my Discover card for purchases in other countries.

To clarify: there are boxed retail releases of just these four VC games for ¥1500 each (compared to ¥1100 for just a download code). The boxes look almost just like the original boxes that the GB games came in and include all those bonuses I mentioned alongside a download card for the game itself and a mystery gift card for Mew, but I haven't heard anything about a set of stickers. I know there are also four special 2DS consoles that each come with one of the games preinstalled, but I don't know how many of the bonuses are included with those consoles. Apparently not the magnet?

I think most credit cards are usable internationally, but some (not Discover) incur a foreign currency fee for each transaction. Certain online stores, however, require you to use credit cards with a billing address in Japan. I think PSN is one of them.

[bluaki]

I did it too
[spoiler][/spoiler]

I ordered the Japanese New 3DS (white with "Colorful Stars" plate) and that limited edition Green box I mentioned. If I can just use my credit cards on the eShop, I'll buy the import games I want to play digitally.

Including shipping fees, it's $170 total for those two.

(meanwhile my backlog of games released on the last two months that I haven't finished yet is already too big)

[Snowy]

It was that one actually! I got the special one that has the map, stickers, mew code, etc etc. I didn't get a magnet though I don't think.

I couldn't figure out how to get my CC info onto my nintendo account that I had to make so I went on play-asia and bought a 5000 yen card for $47 and used that. But I know I can use my Discover card for purchases in other countries.

To clarify: there are boxed retail releases of just these four VC games for ¥1500 each (compared to ¥1100 for just a download code). The boxes look almost just like the original boxes that the GB games came in and include all those bonuses I mentioned alongside a download card for the game itself and a mystery gift card for Mew, but I haven't heard anything about a set of stickers. I know there are also four special 2DS consoles that each come with one of the games preinstalled, but I don't know how many of the bonuses are included with those consoles. Apparently not the magnet?

I think most credit cards are usable internationally, but some (not Discover) incur a foreign currency fee for each transaction. Certain online stores, however, require you to use credit cards with a billing address in Japan. I think PSN is one of them.

id imagine they wouldn't package the magnet with the system so that it wouldn't damage it. But that sounds really cool. :o Maybe I'll order one for Blue, that sounds really awesome.

[Commander Fuckass]

Beat the first boss in Salt and Sanctuary after 4 tries

this game is gonna b gud

[Hiro]

man i want a new 3ds and pokemon green

[ME##]

pokemon green