dnlgreenwood
I'LL END YOU!!!
I just tried out the 3DS, and here's what I think:
IT'S AWESOME!
The feel of the plastic and the thickness is awesome. It doesn't at all feel flimsy like the DS Lite. The casing doesn't feel smudgy or slippery like the PSP 3000. The top portion doesn't have that inward curve like the DS Lite. I like that. The sound is also great. Better than the PSP 3000 and the DS Lite. You can actually hear it in a busy area. The nub... It's spectacular. It feels very comfortable, fits right on your thumb, and doesn't slip off. I like how it doesn't have annoying bumps like the PSP's nub. Also, it moves quite a bit farther than the PSP's nub. The resistance is perfect. The d-pad's positioning is great. It does not at all feel misplaced or awkward. The d-pad and the buttons click like the DSi and are really comfortable. The click isn't annoying. The shoulder buttons also click and are very functional. You can press anywhere on them and they will register. They are also a bit big compared to the DS Lite and DSi shoulder buttons and have more surface area. The 3D effect of the console is fantastic. I've never seen anything like it. It doesn't look great if you're peering over someone's shoulder, but if it's right in your hands and you're using it at a comfortable distance, it's great. It isn't at all headache-inducing and doesn't make you feel dizzy. The depth is quite amazing. The Nintendo representative that let me try it out said that if you feel odd, you usually get used to it over time. With the 3D effect turned off, you can really tell the difference. The screen clarity and brightness is excellent. I was in a well-lit room and didn't see any reflections on the screen. I didn't get to test out the camera features or anything other than some gameplay, unfortunately. The 3DS is well worth it's weight in gold. However, I'm willing to wait out for homebrew and emulators, or maybe even a second release.
IT'S AWESOME!
The feel of the plastic and the thickness is awesome. It doesn't at all feel flimsy like the DS Lite. The casing doesn't feel smudgy or slippery like the PSP 3000. The top portion doesn't have that inward curve like the DS Lite. I like that. The sound is also great. Better than the PSP 3000 and the DS Lite. You can actually hear it in a busy area. The nub... It's spectacular. It feels very comfortable, fits right on your thumb, and doesn't slip off. I like how it doesn't have annoying bumps like the PSP's nub. Also, it moves quite a bit farther than the PSP's nub. The resistance is perfect. The d-pad's positioning is great. It does not at all feel misplaced or awkward. The d-pad and the buttons click like the DSi and are really comfortable. The click isn't annoying. The shoulder buttons also click and are very functional. You can press anywhere on them and they will register. They are also a bit big compared to the DS Lite and DSi shoulder buttons and have more surface area. The 3D effect of the console is fantastic. I've never seen anything like it. It doesn't look great if you're peering over someone's shoulder, but if it's right in your hands and you're using it at a comfortable distance, it's great. It isn't at all headache-inducing and doesn't make you feel dizzy. The depth is quite amazing. The Nintendo representative that let me try it out said that if you feel odd, you usually get used to it over time. With the 3D effect turned off, you can really tell the difference. The screen clarity and brightness is excellent. I was in a well-lit room and didn't see any reflections on the screen. I didn't get to test out the camera features or anything other than some gameplay, unfortunately. The 3DS is well worth it's weight in gold. However, I'm willing to wait out for homebrew and emulators, or maybe even a second release.
