Small N3DS coming to NA with Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer! :D

  • Thread starter 532
  • Start date
5

532

Nintendo 3DS Legend
Towns Folk
animal-crossing-new-3ds-656x484.jpg

Hey, North American 3DS owners! It's time to jump for joy, because the Big N has -finally- announced the standard-sized New 3DS with Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer bundled together to be released in North America!

new-nintendo-3ds.jpg


The box includes a standard-sized New 3DS system, a download code of Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer (Not preinstalled on the system), 2 Animal Crossing-themed cover plates, as well as an amiibo card. The MSRP for the bundle is currently $219.99. The bundle is set to launch on September 25.

The bundle can be reserved at the GameStop website online.

Source
 
Glad to see it coming out in America for those that wanted it. Whenever I get around to buying a capture card-ready 3DS, I'll probably get the normal sized New 3DS. I already have a New 3DS XL, so I might as well have a little variety, eh?
 
That's so cool! I would love to have it despite its standard size. I love the colorful buttons!
 
Awesome :woot: I can perhaps get this instead of the N3dsXL :p
 
Ohhh, this is good news!!! I really liked the smaller New 3ds, so it finally coming over is really great!! I'm not that big of a fan of the larger 3dsXL. I have tiny hands; the regular size is perfect, and with all my experiences with friends 3dsXls, the handheld is just too large. I hope they sell it without the bundle though; I'm not all that interested in Happy Home Designer at the moment. That might change when it comes out, but for now, I'm pretty neutral.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 532
Ohhh, this is good news!!! I really liked the smaller New 3ds, so it finally coming over is really great!! I'm not that big of a fan of the larger 3dsXL. I have tiny hands; the regular size is perfect, and with all my experiences with friends 3dsXls, the handheld is just too large. I hope they sell it without the bundle though; I'm not all that interested in Happy Home Designer at the moment. That might change when it comes out, but for now, I'm pretty neutral.
Click to expand...
Agreed, same here.

I got my 3DS XL in December 2013, and it's holding up perfectly. I don't think I'm upgrading anytime soon, if ever.
I personally like the smaller system. I regret not getting the smaller version, as I like the compact ones and I prefer pixel density over screen size. Heck, I can do well with a 2-inch screen, so it's not a problem for me.
 
I'm glad that NA users can get their hands on the standard model now, it was pretty unfair that it wasn't introduced in the first place. A larger handheld isn't suited for everyone, and it's a cheaper version for those who wish to purchase it. Hopefully this will sell more units in the long-run.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 532
I'm glad that NA users can get their hands on the standard model now, it was pretty unfair that it wasn't introduced in the first place. A larger handheld isn't suited for everyone, and it's a cheaper version for those who wish to purchase it. Hopefully this will sell more units in the long-run.
Click to expand...
Agreed.

My 3DS XL is personally holding up perfectly so far, I only have a single scratch on it so far.

However, if my system does wear out, I will gladly buy a smaller-sized New 3DS.
I currently regret buying the 3DS XL. I have average sized hands, and the system feels quite heavy/bulky.

I also like the added feature of coverplates on the New 3DS.
 
I know there might be advantages the XL versions of these systems have over the standard size. But honestly, I feel much more comfortable with the standard design. So I'm glad that I'm be able to play better games on a comfortable system. But I question though: will there be New 3DSs sold without the bundle? I have never really tried Animal Crossing although it sounds like a cool game. But I don't want to pay more than a New 3DS XL costs. I just want the system and I'd rather get the themes and the game some other time.
 
  • #10
Me really want this. The coverplate is cute enough to show everyone and I am fond of Animal Crossing. And yes, I want a non-XL new 3DS.

The problem is that, yeah, USD current rate to my currency is pretty awful, even to buy a physical game.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 532
  • #11
So we get a standard (AKA better) sized special edition 3DS for a fairly good price with a great game?! That's pretty good :D anyway, I didn't even know there was a Happy Home Designer game for Animal Crossing... I'll have to tell my buddy about this deal... he'll be excited \: D/
 
  • #12
No! And I just got a new xl model a week ago... Guess I'll just stare in envy at everyone who has the normal one, what with their FE: Fates covers...
 
  • #13
I still love the naming for this thing.

"Hey, I want that new smaller New Nintendo 3DS."

I still want one though x_x I hope they keep the coloured buttons and stuff for the next handheld.
 
  • #14
I still love the naming for this thing.

"Hey, I want that new smaller New Nintendo 3DS."

I still want one though x_x I hope they keep the coloured buttons and stuff for the next handheld.
Click to expand...
It's a way of marketing, haha. Now all of us who own the Original 3DS/3DS XL are calling it the Old 3DS.

I really want to pick it up, but at the same time I'll wait for a standalone console in black. Not interested in AC: Happy Home Designer :/
 
  • #15
It's a way of marketing, haha. Now all of us who own the Original 3DS/3DS XL are calling it the Old 3DS.

I really want to pick it up, but at the same time I'll wait for a standalone console in black. Not interested in AC: Happy Home Designer :/
Click to expand...
I mean, you could always sell the download code if it's not pre-installed on the system like the opening post says - not sure if the console comes in black in the bundle too, though... but I guess it's better just to wait for a black one, yeah. :p
 
  • #16
I'm so excited to get the bundle on black Friday. Finally to think I can get amiibo for smash.:cat::cat::cat:
 
  • #17
I'm so excited to get the bundle on black Friday. Finally to think I can get amiibo for smash.:cat::cat::cat:
Click to expand...
Is there a Black Friday special for it somewhere? It's on Amazon for $199 right now. It's $220 everywhere else (barring obscure stores).
 
Last edited:
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top