Poll
you may be singlehandedly keeping nintendo afloat myface;
[spoiler=fair warning: it's the sort of thing that won't bother you unless you're aware of it]
you can often tell just by testing viewing angles
(http://i.imgur.com/Hp1nLm4.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/raaKqQR.jpg)
the more the image fades/discolors, the more likely the display is to be tn
[/spoiler]
Question: 
Option 1: Original 3DS
votes: 3
Option 2: Original 3DS XL
votes: 5
Option 3: Original 2DS
votes: 1
Option 4: '''New'''™ 3DS
votes: 4
Option 5: '''New'''™ 3DS XL
votes: 5
Option 6: '''New'''™ 2DS XL
votes: 0
Title: PoTD: Which 3DS model(s) do you own?
Post by: Kalahari Inkantation on August 08, 2017, 10:16:24 AM
Post by: Kalahari Inkantation on August 08, 2017, 10:16:24 AM
i have:
i would have preferred the black one but display quality is far more important than chassis color
- original 3ds, limited ocarina of time 3d bundle [spoiler](http://i.imgur.com/8gPp5Yw.jpg)[/spoiler]
- standard red new 3ds xl (with dual ips displays giggle;)
i would have preferred the black one but display quality is far more important than chassis color
Title: Re: PoTD: Which 3DS model(s) do you own?
Post by: YPrrrr on August 08, 2017, 10:17:52 AM
Post by: YPrrrr on August 08, 2017, 10:17:52 AM
Original 3ds XL
Got it off Craigslist for p. cheap and it's been good to me
Got it off Craigslist for p. cheap and it's been good to me
Title: Re: PoTD: Which 3DS model(s) do you own?
Post by: TooB on August 08, 2017, 10:19:30 AM
Post by: TooB on August 08, 2017, 10:19:30 AM
The black New 3ds xl.
Before that was the original 3ds, which I sold after getting the new one.
Before that was the original 3ds, which I sold after getting the new one.
Title: Re: PoTD: Which 3DS model(s) do you own?
Post by: C.Mongler on August 08, 2017, 10:47:41 AM
Post by: C.Mongler on August 08, 2017, 10:47:41 AM
I have a New 3DS lil guy, which is my primary 3ds as i got tired of how fucking bulky my big Old 3DS XL was. that said, i do still want to trade the old guy up for either a New 3DS XL or a New 2DS.
Title: Re: PoTD: Which 3DS model(s) do you own?
Post by: Samus Aran on August 08, 2017, 11:14:04 AM
Post by: Samus Aran on August 08, 2017, 11:14:04 AM
old 3ds xl
i haven't felt any real reason to update
i haven't felt any real reason to update
Title: Re: PoTD: Which 3DS model(s) do you own?
Post by: Commander Fuckass on August 08, 2017, 02:10:41 PM
Post by: Commander Fuckass on August 08, 2017, 02:10:41 PM
Red "New" 3DS XL and Monster Hunter Generations "New" XL
might trade the red one in for a Metroid one next month
might trade the red one in for a Metroid one next month
Title: Re: PoTD: Which 3DS model(s) do you own?
Post by: don't let's on August 08, 2017, 03:08:34 PM
Post by: don't let's on August 08, 2017, 03:08:34 PM
black new xl
Title: Re: PoTD: Which 3DS model(s) do you own?
Post by: strongbad on August 09, 2017, 09:29:25 AM
Post by: strongbad on August 09, 2017, 09:29:25 AM
New 3ds Mario themed (thx to popsi)
Also got a 2ds for my gf that I like more than I thought I would
Also got a 2ds for my gf that I like more than I thought I would
Title: Re: PoTD: Which 3DS model(s) do you own?
Post by: Kalahari Inkantation on August 09, 2017, 10:44:47 PM
Post by: Kalahari Inkantation on August 09, 2017, 10:44:47 PM
Quote from: Snowy on August 09, 2017, 07:16:16 PM
I have:
Original Purple 3DS, replaced my launch black 3DS after my shoulder buttons died
Pokemon Green 2DS, imported
White New 3DS, AC: HHD edition
Black New 3DS, imported
you may be singlehandedly keeping nintendo afloat myface;
Title: Re: PoTD: Which 3DS model(s) do you own?
Post by: ME## on August 10, 2017, 02:32:24 PM
Post by: ME## on August 10, 2017, 02:32:24 PM
I have only owned the original pink and white XL
Title: Re: PoTD: Which 3DS model(s) do you own?
Post by: bluaki on August 10, 2017, 08:36:18 PM
Post by: bluaki on August 10, 2017, 08:36:18 PM
I have three 3DSes.
3DS XL (blue/black)
New 3DS XL (black, IPS top screen)
New 3DS (Japanese import, white with colorful stars faceplate)
3DS XL (blue/black)
New 3DS XL (black, IPS top screen)
New 3DS (Japanese import, white with colorful stars faceplate)
Title: Re: PoTD: Which 3DS model(s) do you own?
Post by: Kalahari Inkantation on August 12, 2017, 02:22:24 PM
Post by: Kalahari Inkantation on August 12, 2017, 02:22:24 PM
Quote from: Snowy on August 12, 2017, 01:23:39 PM
How can you tell if you have IPS displays? confuseddood;
[spoiler=fair warning: it's the sort of thing that won't bother you unless you're aware of it]
you can often tell just by testing viewing angles
(http://i.imgur.com/Hp1nLm4.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/raaKqQR.jpg)
the more the image fades/discolors, the more likely the display is to be tn
[/spoiler]
Title: Re: PoTD: Which 3DS model(s) do you own?
Post by: Hiro on August 14, 2017, 11:02:21 PM
Post by: Hiro on August 14, 2017, 11:02:21 PM
on the bottom image i can't tell which is which or for which screen
Title: Re: PoTD: Which 3DS model(s) do you own?
Post by: Kalahari Inkantation on August 14, 2017, 11:04:59 PM
Post by: Kalahari Inkantation on August 14, 2017, 11:04:59 PM
basically the displays with greater clarity at odd angles are ips
Title: Re: PoTD: Which 3DS model(s) do you own?
Post by: Hiro on August 15, 2017, 12:37:50 AM
Post by: Hiro on August 15, 2017, 12:37:50 AM
yes i know that, but that 2nd image is a bad example
Title: Re: PoTD: Which 3DS model(s) do you own?
Post by: Hiro on August 15, 2017, 12:38:33 AM
Post by: Hiro on August 15, 2017, 12:38:33 AM
also I have the old 3DS XL New Leaf "poptart" edition, thanks to felt
Title: Re: PoTD: Which 3DS model(s) do you own?
Post by: Kalahari Inkantation on August 15, 2017, 12:40:37 AM
Post by: Kalahari Inkantation on August 15, 2017, 12:40:37 AM
i mean, it'd certainly be better if they had used the same game for each unit, but imo it's pretty clear that the right has an ips upper display
at the very least, the difference in the legibility of "pokemon" is stark
at the very least, the difference in the legibility of "pokemon" is stark
Title: Re: PoTD: Which 3DS model(s) do you own?
Post by: Hiro on August 15, 2017, 12:54:42 AM
Post by: Hiro on August 15, 2017, 12:54:42 AM
that's what i was guessing but i assumed the bottom image was supposed to be focused on the bottom screens