Nintendo 3DS Discussion Thread

[Azran Flame]

Wasn't sure if we'd mentioned it, so...White 3DS XL with pre-installed Mario Kart 7 coming to Europe. It comes out on November 16th.

Meh, white is boring. =p

Speaking of which, does anyone know if a specific date for the Pikachu 3DS XL's release has been confirmed?

[ParaChomp]

do u guys think that we will ever be able to play pokemon red/blue/yellow and/or gold/silver/crystal on the 3ds?

If you're so annoyed by the colour, spray paint it (but be cautious while doing so)...wait...what Chris said.

[ForeverFlame]

do u guys think that we will ever be able to play pokemon red/blue/yellow and/or gold/silver/crystal on the 3ds?

This topic usually results in a heated debate, so we avoid it altogether. But IMO it's totally possible. Nintendo added wireless to Ice Climber NES so there's no reason why they can't do it with Pokemon on the GB/GBC (this is the only real barrier that's preventing them from being released on the VC - Pokemon is all about trading and the 3DS is incompatible with the old link cables obviously).

[blaze boy]

But IMO it's totally possible. Nintendo added wireless to Ice Climber NES so there's no reason why they can't do it with Pokemon on the GB/GBC (this is the only real barrier that's preventing them from being released on the VC - Pokemon is all about trading and the 3DS is incompatible with the old link cables obviously).

Apart from the fact that it would require Nintendo to put time, money and effort to make the original Red/Blue/Yellow/Green/ and Gold/Silver/Crystal WI-FI compatible, a feat which isn't easy since it would require rewriting the game code.

So having said that the original Red/Blue/Yellow/Green/ and Gold/Silver/Crystal will not be on the 3DS virtual console E-shop.

[Clamps]

And here we have GAMEFREAK EMPLOYEE Blaze Boy confirming once again that Red/Blue/Yellow/Green/ and Gold/Silver/Crystal will not be on the 3DS virtual console E-shop!

You heard it hear first, folks.

[Hydrohs]

And here we have GAMEFREAK EMPLOYEE Blaze Boy confirming once again that Red/Blue/Yellow/Green/ and Gold/Silver/Crystal will not be on the 3DS virtual console E-shop!

You heard it hear first, folks.

You don't need to work at GameFreak to see the logic. Time is money, and it would be hard to justify doing all the work necessary. Sure, it's possible that they could be released, but it's also possible the world ends tomorrow.

[sceptile33]

You don't need to work at GameFreak to see the logic. Time is money, and it would be hard to justify doing all the work necessary. Sure, it's possible that they could be released, but it's also possible the world ends tomorrow.

I would think the money they would make by releasing a Pokemon game on the eshop would be very much worth tweaking the coding of the older games, no?

[EternalSword7]

Apart from the fact that it would require Nintendo to put time, money and effort to make the original Red/Blue/Yellow/Green/ and Gold/Silver/Crystal WI-FI compatible, a feat which isn't easy since it would require rewriting the game code.

So having said that the original Red/Blue/Yellow/Green/ and Gold/Silver/Crystal will not be on the 3DS virtual console E-shop.

Given how old and simple the programming is compared to a modern Pokémon game, the "feat" you just described is reduced to a mere inconvenience.
Never assume anything in absolutes, unleless you want to look like that guy on Gamefaqs who said
    Spoiler:- Major spoilers for Black & White 2:

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    Spoiler:- second to last warning:

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Do not open unless you've beaten the game. Saavy?    Spoiler:- last warning:

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Iris will never be the Champion in Black/White 2. (Which was quickly found out that she was)
 

 

 

[AuraChannelerChris]

Given how old and simple the programming is compared to a modern Pokémon game, the "feat" you just described is reduced to a mere inconvenience.
Never assume anything in absolutes, unleless you want to look like that guy on Gamefaqs who said
    Spoiler:- Major spoilers for Black & White 2:

Show Spoiler

 

Iris will never be the Champion in Black/White 2. (Which was quickly found out that she was)
 

To the people who are wondering what's in that tag, beware. He just tossed a heavy spoiler for Black 2 & White 2 so casually.

[EternalSword7]

To the people who are wondering what's in that tag, beware. He just tossed a heavy spoiler for Black 2 & White 2 so casually.

The spoiler tag is marked "Major spoilers for Black & White 2". Nothing casual about it. 'Twas a warning.
edit: But since you're so concerned, I'll add an extra layer or two of spoilers.

[Hydrohs]

I would think the money they would make by releasing a Pokemon game on the eshop would be very much worth tweaking the coding of the older games, no?

It's certainly possible, but it's a risk. A risk not necessarily worth taking for a company. Especially since it's not a simple tweak.

Given how old and simple the programming is compared to a modern Pokémon game, the "feat" you just described is reduced to a mere inconvenience.

You shouldn't speak of things you know nothing about. The fact that it's older will work against it, it will make it all the more difficult to modify, especially adding something that wasn't even a consideration at the time. It's like with the 3D Classics, they stopped doing it because it required almost entire re-writes of the code. Games are coded for the systems that they are designed for, porting is hard enough, having to then add in a method of communication for hardware that didn't exist is a whole other can of worms.

[GrizzlyB]

To the people who are wondering what's in that tag, beware. He just tossed a heavy spoiler for Black 2 & White 2 so casually.

But... but that's the entire reason he labelled it as a "Major spoiler for Black/White 2". Granted, I clicked on it anyway, but that's only because I had I feeling I knew what it was already (which is because it was inadvertently shoved in my face while I was perusing Bulbapedia on an entirely different sort of page. Fuck them. And come to think of it, fuck Serebii, too, for putting the next/recent Japanese anime episodes right at the top of the main site). If something's labeled, and you don't want to know, but you look anyway, it's your own fault.

Also, why are people so intent on having RBY and GSC on the Virtual Console, anyway? Maybe the GBA games, sure, since you can't play them on current systems, but what's the point in re-releasing old games that already have updated versions available? I mean, I see some points (nostalgia, dead batteries in real copies of GSC, etc.), but on the whole it seems almost entirely unnecessary, especially given that they would have to put effort in to render them functional (regardless of how much/little it is).

On an entirely separate subject, I finally got a 3DS today, a refurbished red one from Best Buy. The only issue I've noticed is that it doesn't have an included memory card (or instruction manual, but eh), so I have a question: do I miss out on any added functionality (besides downloading games/whatevers from the eShop) by not getting a memory card?

[Hydrohs]

On an entirely separate subject, I finally got a 3DS today, a refurbished red one from Best Buy. The only issue I've noticed is that it doesn't have an included memory card (or instruction manual, but eh), so I have a question: do I miss out on any added functionality (besides downloading games/whatevers from the eShop) by not getting a memory card?

No, and you can download stuff anyway. SD cards are cheap though, when/if you need more space it'll be pocket change.

[Vanillachu]

Anyone else looking forward to liberation maiden and nightsky?

[arceus7]

REALLY SHOULD MAKE SPOILER TEXT BIGGER.

Fakk.

[Jb]

I'm temped to click it, but I'm only just getting to the 6th gym. Will I still be spoiled?

[EternalSword7]

I'm temped to click it, but I'm only just getting to the 6th gym. Will I still be spoiled?

Like a dead fish in the sun. (that means yes)

[Clamps]

Yes. It's endgame spoilers. Not that you should care, anyway.

[ParaChomp]

I'm temped to click it, but I'm only just getting to the 6th gym. Will I still be spoiled?

Depends, did you check out the gym leader's and elite four's new teams? If not, Shauntal now has a Drifblim as opposed to a Jellicent in round 1. Seriously, if you want to be mildly surprised, don't look it up. Sadly, I filled myself with every bit of info as Serebii delivered coverage each day. Anyways, back on topic...

[Azran Flame]

I don't really get the point of trying to hide yourself from spoilers in a game where the story is hardly the main focus. It's pretty predictable, anyway - defeat eight gyms, defeat evil team, defeat E4, defeat champion. That's just me, though.

Am I the only one interested in buying any of the titles Level-5 announced in the Nintendo Direct presentation, by the way?

[Hydrohs]

I don't really get the point of trying to hide yourself from spoilers in a game where the story is hardly the main focus. It's pretty predictable, anyway - defeat eight gyms, defeat evil team, defeat E4, defeat champion. That's just me, though.

I was thinking the same thing, but then I realized that we all have silly thing we don't wish to be spoiled over. For me, it would be Metroid games.

[AuraChannelerChris]

Am I the only one interested in buying any of the titles Level-5 announced in the Nintendo Direct presentation, by the way?

If you're into Professor Layton, then no.

[Azran Flame]

I was thinking the same thing, but then I realized that we all have silly thing we don't wish to be spoiled over. For me, it would be Metroid games.

For me, it's Professor Layton games. Which is strange, because I didn't even blink an eye when I found all these spoilers about Inazuma Eleven and the Ace Attorney games, despite me wanting them too. =p

If you're into Professor Layton, then no.

I meant Liberation Maiden, Crimson Shroud, and that other airport game-thingy. Or are they just for Europe? (but yes, I am into Professor Layton.)

[Tyranitarquake]

And here we have GAMEFREAK EMPLOYEE Blaze Boy confirming once again that Red/Blue/Yellow/Green/ and Gold/Silver/Crystal will not be on the 3DS virtual console E-shop!

You heard it hear first, folks.

Funniest post I've read in like a month

To the people who are wondering what's in that tag, beware. He just tossed a heavy spoiler for Black 2 & White 2 so casually.

I don't have the game, and I intend to get it, but couldn't resist clicking the spoiler anyway.
I think I'm too stupid to understand what the spoiler is saying, because I haven't a clue.
Thank goodness.

[The Eleventh]

Why must classic Pokémon games have wireless capabilities if they were to be released via the eShop?

I don't have the game, and I intend to get it, but couldn't resist clicking the spoiler anyway.
I think I'm too stupid to understand what the spoiler is saying, because I haven't a clue.
Thank goodness.

What, really? It requires basic reading comprehension.