I remember my dad trying to convince me to not get a 3ds back in 2012 and mentioning how a Popular video game critic said how bad it was. I ended up playing the shit out of my 3ds into my adult years, Such a damn good console and glad that these days I can enjoy even more games I never got the chance to try.
It was very expensive for a handheld when it launched ($250!) and didn't differentiate itself from the DS (Just like the WiiU, they really had terrible marketing back then) when it launched, also didn't help it didn't have any games I was interested in. I waited until 2015 and bought a 2DS (I think for $100 used) as well as Pokemon Alpha Sapphire (The reason I was even interested in it) and X, although I did eventually buy an n3DS XL in 2016 (I think it was for $175 used). 3DS launch kind of reminded me of the original DS launched, at least compared to the GBC/GBA/GBA SP, nearly 50% more expensive without any games I was interested in at launch, only until they released the DS Lite did it start making sense, although there were still no games I was interested in (Pokemon is the sole reason I buy Nintendo systems).
The marketing on the 3DS and Wii U were terrible. I honestly had no idea they were next-gen consoles for like 6 years. I thought the Wii U was just a gimmick controller and the 3DS, same thing.
They definitely should've waited for Super Mario 3D Land to come out to launch the 3DS. It's really the first big original game and really justified the 3D effect. Ocarina of Time 3D and Star Fox 64 3D are pretty good candidates too.
Still have my original 3ds (yes the launch one), the amount of time I played pokemon, the AR games, star wars and others was incredible. The other versions where I lived were 3-4x the price, and the 2ds came years after because of some legal fighting.
The Steam Deck offered a lot more than either the Switch or 3DS offered at the launch of each combined. Considering the prices of consoles released around the time of the Steam Deck, it was actually the most bang for your buck and the cheapest (tied with the Switch Oled) if you wanted a portable system over a traditional console. More storage than either (even including oled models or 3ds upgrades), included carrying case, and like the 3DS the Steam Deck has compatibility with a library the user already probably owns. Not to hate on the 3DS though, it grew into something amazing, especially nowadays with it's modding scene. The 3DS was a product of it's time, and most shortcomings have been fixed by revisions and hacks. The few shortcomings the 3DS had that couldn't be repaired have just been learned by Nintendo to help them make the Switch into what it is today, though I feel they lost some cool stuff the Wii U and 3DS had and rushed the launch a bit too quick, should have waited until fall of 2017 instead of spring.
I’ll never forget 2011 my family was poor, my mom being a single parent still managed to get me a 3ds I still have it 13 years later. Love you mom
I love this❤
how’s everyone doing now?😊
Yooooo, awesome video man!
I remember my dad trying to convince me to not get a 3ds back in 2012 and mentioning how a Popular video game critic said how bad it was.
I ended up playing the shit out of my 3ds into my adult years, Such a damn good console and glad that these days I can enjoy even more games I never got the chance to try.
Say what you want about the 3ds launch games, Pilotwings Resort is really fun
true its a really good game and if you go for all the stars its pretty long too. i do understand its not exactly a system seller tho
keep up the work , my neighbor
My most played 3DS game before the opening of the eShop was Face Raiders.
It was very expensive for a handheld when it launched ($250!) and didn't differentiate itself from the DS (Just like the WiiU, they really had terrible marketing back then) when it launched, also didn't help it didn't have any games I was interested in.
I waited until 2015 and bought a 2DS (I think for $100 used) as well as Pokemon Alpha Sapphire (The reason I was even interested in it) and X, although I did eventually buy an n3DS XL in 2016 (I think it was for $175 used).
3DS launch kind of reminded me of the original DS launched, at least compared to the GBC/GBA/GBA SP, nearly 50% more expensive without any games I was interested in at launch, only until they released the DS Lite did it start making sense, although there were still no games I was interested in (Pokemon is the sole reason I buy Nintendo systems).
Dinosaur Office!!! Holy crap I forgot about that
The 3ds is a MASSIVE device
Out of the comment section lil bro
The marketing on the 3DS and Wii U were terrible. I honestly had no idea they were next-gen consoles for like 6 years. I thought the Wii U was just a gimmick controller and the 3DS, same thing.
banger vid bro
They definitely should've waited for Super Mario 3D Land to come out to launch the 3DS. It's really the first big original game and really justified the 3D effect. Ocarina of Time 3D and Star Fox 64 3D are pretty good candidates too.
Couldn’t agree more
If they had all 3 on day 1 it would've been the strongest launch line up since the Gamecube
Damn I expected this channel to have like 100k+ subs, this deserves way more recognition!!
Still have my original 3ds (yes the launch one), the amount of time I played pokemon, the AR games, star wars and others was incredible. The other versions where I lived were 3-4x the price, and the 2ds came years after because of some legal fighting.
Wow
i understand that part, lmao 1:48
weezer mentioned??
6:44 With us that paid $249 also getting free 20 Nintendo classics digitally from the eShop.
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It NEVER has a bad launch.
explain why the 3DS launch wasn't bad.
Price argument dont realy fit if you compare to switch price or steam deck
The Steam Deck offered a lot more than either the Switch or 3DS offered at the launch of each combined. Considering the prices of consoles released around the time of the Steam Deck, it was actually the most bang for your buck and the cheapest (tied with the Switch Oled) if you wanted a portable system over a traditional console. More storage than either (even including oled models or 3ds upgrades), included carrying case, and like the 3DS the Steam Deck has compatibility with a library the user already probably owns. Not to hate on the 3DS though, it grew into something amazing, especially nowadays with it's modding scene. The 3DS was a product of it's time, and most shortcomings have been fixed by revisions and hacks. The few shortcomings the 3DS had that couldn't be repaired have just been learned by Nintendo to help them make the Switch into what it is today, though I feel they lost some cool stuff the Wii U and 3DS had and rushed the launch a bit too quick, should have waited until fall of 2017 instead of spring.