Your 3DS Christmas shopping list

Fawk Nin · 28-10-2011 11:26AM #1

Everyone keeps talking about how amazing the 3ds holiday line-up is this year and yet all I have real interest in is Mario 3D Land and Mario kart so I was just wondering what you guys plan on getting this holiday season or soon after?

Banjo · 28-10-2011 11:52AM

What else is there other than Mariokart and MarioLand?
(yes, I do live under a rock).
'Land and Kart were my list, I look forward to expanding it...

GTR63 · 28-10-2011 02:06PM

Only Mario Kart 7 (what a crappy name btw) & Super Mario 3D Land are out before the new year. There is a new Prof Layton out on the good ol DS too. Resident Evil will be out in late January though

Nollog · 28-10-2011 02:22PM

Cave Story, Pokemon Rumble Blast, Sonic Generations, Ace Combat, Dr. Lautrec, James Noir, Need for speed the runs, Rabbids 3d, rayman origins, shin megami tensei devil survivor, shinobi, spyro, tales of the abyss, not to mention kart7, 3dland and a couple of titles which won't be anything special but still be million-sellers.

Then January we get all sorts.

richymcdermott · 28-10-2011 10:52PM

Is the 3ds worth picking up, thinking bout getting one for xmas

Main games i want for it

Zelda OOT ( never played it )
Starfox 64 ( never played it )
Shinobi
Sonic generations

Naphiel · 28-10-2011 11:59PM

/\/ollog wrote: »

Cave Story, Pokemon Rumble Blast, Sonic Generations, Ace Combat, Dr. Lautrec, James Noir, Need for speed the runs, Rabbids 3d, rayman origins, shin megami tensei devil survivor, shinobi, spyro, tales of the abyss, not to mention kart7, 3dland and a couple of titles which won't be anything special but still be million-sellers.

Then January we get all sorts.

Devil Survivor Overclocked isn't getting an EU release.

Nollog · 29-10-2011 12:56AM

Wiki's wrong then.

Fawk Nin · 29-10-2011 09:57AM

Naphiel wrote: »

/\/ollog wrote: »

Cave Story, Pokemon Rumble Blast, Sonic Generations, Ace Combat, Dr. Lautrec, James Noir, Need for speed the runs, Rabbids 3d, rayman origins, shin megami tensei devil survivor, shinobi, spyro, tales of the abyss, not to mention kart7, 3dland and a couple of titles which won't be anything special but still be million-sellers.

Then January we get all sorts.

Devil Survivor Overclocked isn't getting an EU release.

I'm really annoyed about this ts meant to be a really deep game

Fawk Nin · 29-10-2011 10:00AM

richymcdermott wrote: »

Is the 3ds worth picking up, thinking bout getting one for xmas

Main games i want for it

Zelda OOT ( never played it )
Starfox 64 ( never played it )
Shinobi
Sonic generations

I would say Christmas is the perfect time to get one. Like others said January and February will see loads of games released including: kid Icarus, luigis mansion 2 , paper mario , resident evil, metal gear solid, animal crossing.

Also given that you havent played either star fox or OOT there are two perfect games for you to pick up on Christmas day. I'm actually so jealous that you get to experience OOT for the first time on a Christmas day it's epic !

Nollog · 29-10-2011 02:54PM

Fawk Nin wrote: »

I would say Christmas is the perfect time to get one. Like others said January and February will see loads of games released including: kid Icarus, luigis mansion 2 , paper mario , resident evil, metal gear solid, animal crossing.

Also given that you havent played either star fox or OOT there are two perfect games for you to pick up on Christmas day. I'm actually so jealous that you get to experience OOT for the first time on a Christmas day it's epic !

kid Icarus is out Q1 2012 (up until march), luigis mansion 2 only given "2012" as a date , paper mario only given "2012" as a date , resident evil, metal gear solid, animal crossing only given "2012" as date.

Resident Evil will be super-duper-solid though.
If you want to play a mediocre ten year old game get metal gear I guess.

GTR63 · 29-10-2011 10:17PM

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-10-04-resident-evil-revelations-release-date
Resi Revelations is out January 27th,I hope the garbage 2nd analogue stick isn't mandatory for any of these games. Not bothered by Snake Eater 3D with the HD Remake out around the same time,can't wait for Luigi's Mansion 2 & Paper Mario. Animal Crossing while I enjoy it the game is the nearlx the exactly same thing every time its released.

Nollog · 29-10-2011 11:07PM

The "Slider Pad Pro" or whatever the hell they're calling it is going to stay an optional replacement for gyro control until a re-design.

Naphiel · 29-10-2011 11:21PM

Fawk Nin wrote: »

I'm really annoyed about this ts meant to be a really deep game

Same, it was one of the main reasons I bought a 3DS.

Ostrom · 01-11-2011 11:00PM

Ocarina on xmas morning

Going to pick up sonic, shinobi and possibly mario before

megaten · 02-11-2011 10:46AM

Eh just Tales of the Abyss for me. I played it on my ps2 but I want to do a second play through without horrendous loading times.

smokingman · 02-11-2011 12:47PM

Just found out there's another one on my own list - online 4 player 3D F1 2011....yes please!

http://www.n-europe.com/news.php?nid=16534

That_Guy · 02-11-2011 01:57PM

I have had a 3DS since launch but I've not really picked it up and played it very much.

However, I'll be picking up 3D Land and Mario Kart 7 for definite. Getting Ocarina Of Time for Christmas from my sister I'd imagine.

Can't wait for Luigi's Mansion 2. First one was one of my favourite's on the Gamecube.

Princess Peach · 04-11-2011 12:20PM

I'm gonna get the 3DS for Christmas. Was waiting for a good colour to come out, red will have to do! Sad I don't get all the free games the first buyers did still.

Moving to Canada next year though and very sad the games are region locked, will have to get them sent over!

Ostrom · 04-11-2011 01:45PM

Princess Peach wrote: »

I'm gonna get the 3DS for Christmas. Was waiting for a good colour to come out, red will have to do! Sad I don't get all the free games the first buyers did still.

Moving to Canada next year though and very sad the games are region locked, will have to get them sent over!

Does this mean no more playasia?

paddyjoe183 · 10-11-2011 09:29PM

This prob sounds like a silly question, but does the old DS games work in the new 3DS?

Ive got the old and just wanna be sure.... thanks

Mr E · 10-11-2011 09:43PM

Yes they do (it'd be suicide for Nintendo if they didn't).

Dozen Wicked Words · 10-11-2011 09:45PM

paddyjoe183 wrote: »

This prob sounds like a silly question, but does the old DS games work in the new 3DS?

Ive got the old and just wanna be sure.... thanks

DS will work fine, as will Dsi games.

paddyjoe183 · 10-11-2011 09:50PM

dooferoaks wrote: »

DS will work fine, as will Dsi games.

Thanks for that

annafalcon · 12-11-2011 01:43PM

I would like to get "Driver" and "Resident Evil" for my Nintendo 3DS - i love those 2 games.

fussyonion · 12-11-2011 01:49PM

I think it's unfair that, if you want to play SuperMario Land, you have to buy the Nintendo 3DS.
I have a Nintendo DS and have played all the Super Mario games, but apparently the new game is only playable on the 3DS.
I understand it's in 3D so to see the graphics, you'd need the new console but surely they could have made it so that you could play the game on the Nintendo DS and it'd just be in 2D?
Really unfair as it means one has to purchase another console.

annafalcon · 12-11-2011 01:57PM

fussyonion wrote: »

I think it's unfair that, if you want to play SuperMario Land, you have to buy the Nintendo 3DS.
I have a Nintendo DS and have played all the Super Mario games, but apparently the new game is only playable on the 3DS.
I understand it's in 3D so to see the graphics, you'd need the new console but surely they could have made it so that you could play the game on the Nintendo DS and it'd just be in 2D?
Really unfair as it means one has to purchase another console.

Yes of course they could to make it in that way, but we all know that it was marketing trick, i mean now if you wann play those all new fantastic games you have to buy new 3DS

Nollog · 12-11-2011 03:52PM

fussyonion wrote: »

I think it's unfair that, if you want to play SuperMario Land, you have to buy the Nintendo 3DS.
I have a Nintendo DS and have played all the Super Mario games, but apparently the new game is only playable on the 3DS.
I understand it's in 3D so to see the graphics, you'd need the new console but surely they could have made it so that you could play the game on the Nintendo DS and it'd just be in 2D?
Really unfair as it means one has to purchase another console.

The 3DS is more powerful than the DS.

Also, you have not played all the mario games just by owning a DS.
you've missed an awful lot if all you've owned is a DS.

Mr E · 12-11-2011 07:57PM

The new Mario game actually uses the 3D in a clever way (it's not just tacked on for the sake of it).

Ostrom · 12-11-2011 08:56PM

fussyonion wrote: »

I think it's unfair that, if you want to play SuperMario Land, you have to buy the Nintendo 3DS.
I have a Nintendo DS and have played all the Super Mario games, but apparently the new game is only playable on the 3DS.
I understand it's in 3D so to see the graphics, you'd need the new console but surely they could have made it so that you could play the game on the Nintendo DS and it'd just be in 2D?
Really unfair as it means one has to purchase another console.

...this has been happening since the birth of the home console

fussyonion · 12-11-2011 11:31PM

/\/ollog wrote: »

The 3DS is more powerful than the DS.

Also, you have not played all the mario games just by owning a DS.
you've missed an awful lot if all you've owned is a DS.

I meant I'd played all the Mario games on the DS.

Banjo Fella · 13-11-2011 12:51AM

fussyonion wrote: »

surely they could have made it so that you could play the game on the Nintendo DS and it'd just be in 2D?

Not really, unfortunately... the 3DS is a significantly more powerful piece of hardware than the original DS iterations. The graphics and level geometry of Mario 3D Land would probably be far too ambitious for the DS' modest polygon rendering abilities to handle without some significant dilution, scaling back and general loss of quality. Nintendo usually design their games to the strengths of a particular system, and they probably didn't want to limit their possibilities by ensuring that everything would also be possible in a simplified DS port. From the looks of reviews and things, I'd say you'll be very glad they made such a decision if and when you decide to get a 3DS.

Nollog · 13-11-2011 01:15AM

fussyonion wrote: »

I meant I'd played all the Mario games on the DS.

And this one isn't on the DS...
It's on the successor, 3DS.

nitromaster · 13-11-2011 06:43AM

fussyonion wrote: »

I think it's unfair that, if you want to play SuperMario Land, you have to buy the Nintendo 3DS.
I have a Nintendo DS and have played all the Super Mario games, but apparently the new game is only playable on the 3DS.
I understand it's in 3D so to see the graphics, you'd need the new console but surely they could have made it so that you could play the game on the Nintendo DS and it'd just be in 2D?
Really unfair as it means one has to purchase another console.

3DS = Not DS.
3DS = next generation.
3DS = more powerful.
3DS > DS, in the same way a PS3 > PS2 and so on...

The DS did have a pretty nice run, released March 2005 in Ireland so 6 years!

Princess Peach · 13-11-2011 11:12AM

Found my bundle! Gamestop have red 3DS, either Mario Land or Mario Kart, a Mario case, a Gamestop accessories kit and this super cool Mario figure who holds your DS :eek: €239.99.

I've been vurrrry good this year Santa!

cloud493 · 13-11-2011 08:08PM

Super Mario Land and Mario kart. Thats about it I think.

Mr Trade In · 13-11-2011 08:15PM

White 3DS Marioland bundle or 25th Anniversary Zelda Bundle for me with Blazblue 3D, Tales of the Abyss, Lego Harry Potter and Mario Kart 7.

brianon · 17-11-2011 05:01PM

Mr Trade In wrote: »

White 3DS Marioland bundle

Just started a thread on this but when is it out ?

Nollog · 17-11-2011 10:47PM

brianon wrote: »

Just started a thread on this but when is it out ?

December 2nd, the day Kart7 releases.

Your 3DS Christmas shopping list

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