Is it worth buying a 3ds now?
- Thread starter kingjamie
- Start date
david271749
Reputable
- Feb 21, 2014
- 186
- 0
- 4,710
That's really up to you. I don't think they'll release anything for 2 more years at least. The 3ds is very successful unlike the wiiu. I own both the 3ds and xl. To be honest, I kind of prefer the smaller one. It fits in more pockets, and doesn't look as goofy in public.
bicycle_repair_man
Splendid
- Jan 10, 2014
- 5,752
- 2
- 28,960
It depends on how much it's worth I guess.
In the UK at least, Nintendo are pretty much the de facto for handheld consoles, but they're going to have a hard time against phone and tablet games, particularly when these devices are getting more powerful and more capable of delivering credible 3D graphics.
There were rumors last year of a replacement for the 3DS. Nintendo has also suggested licensing its exclusive titles for phones and tablets, so they may pull out of the handheld market altogether. The 3DS has been successful, but the surge in phone and tablet gaming has been huge, so they could go either way. Right now, the handheld market is the only success story Nintendo has quite frankly.
If I'm not mistaken, the Wii U gamepad can be used as a standalone device, so it's essentially a handheld console, albeit a massive, battery-hungry one.
With all that in mind, it's questionable whether Nintendo will release a successor to the 3DS.
In the UK at least, Nintendo are pretty much the de facto for handheld consoles, but they're going to have a hard time against phone and tablet games, particularly when these devices are getting more powerful and more capable of delivering credible 3D graphics.
There were rumors last year of a replacement for the 3DS. Nintendo has also suggested licensing its exclusive titles for phones and tablets, so they may pull out of the handheld market altogether. The 3DS has been successful, but the surge in phone and tablet gaming has been huge, so they could go either way. Right now, the handheld market is the only success story Nintendo has quite frankly.
If I'm not mistaken, the Wii U gamepad can be used as a standalone device, so it's essentially a handheld console, albeit a massive, battery-hungry one.
With all that in mind, it's questionable whether Nintendo will release a successor to the 3DS.
david271749
Reputable
- Feb 21, 2014
- 186
- 0
- 4,710
"The 3DS has only been out for three years, but that's exactly the same lifespan the DS had, so, y'know..."
"With all that in mind, I doubt Nintendo will release a successor to the 3DS"
What?
"If I'm not mistaken, the Wii U gamepad can be used as a standalone device, so it's essentially a handheld console."
The Wii U gamepad can't be used out of the console's signal radius. It automatically shuts down.
I hate playing games on my phone unless they're emulators. Most games on phones are targeted towards the masses. They're cheap and easy. If you're worried about the money, pick up a used one. The system has a good library.
bicycle_repair_man
Splendid
- Jan 10, 2014
- 5,752
- 2
- 28,960
I've since edited my comment after realising I got the information the wrong way around. Apologies for the mix-up.
I'm not discrediting the 3DS or its game library, I was a long-time Nintendo fan up until the Wii and had a 3DS myself. What I am saying is that handheld gaming isn't exclusively Nintendo's territory anymore. Pretty much everyone owns a smartphone which they take everywhere. Yes, gaming on phones is targetted toward the masses. Given the popularity of smartphones, that's hardly a surprise. The question is, will Nintendo capitalise on this or continue to build their own platform? There are rumors supporting both sides.
TRENDING THREADS
-
Question Laptop Crashing During Teams Calls or Video Editing in Premiere
- Started by bigdumbalski
- Replies: 1
-
Question User RX 580 8gb red devil powercolor, asking original BIOS- Started by PizzaInGame
- Replies: 7
-
[SOLVED] Is it safe to use a recapped PSU for a long time ?- Started by zwtch_17
- Replies: 5
-
News Microsoft updates Windows 11 24H2 requirements, CPU must support SSE4.2 or the OS will not boot- Started by Admin
- Replies: 19
-
Discussion What's your favourite video game you've been playing?- Started by amdfangirl
- Replies: 3K
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram