Nintendo 3DS

[Neon Ignition]

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/315325/nintendo-patents-massively-single-playing-online-game/

Nintendo has patented the 'Massively-Singleplayer-Online-Game' which in the description in the link does sound very much like Animal Crossing

[BIG EDD]

Well so much for me praising nintendo.I received an email on Friday stating that the machine had been repaired and is due to be sent back to me but the email link for tracking it with DHL was corrupt.This morning I telephoned nintendo customer care and explained that the link was corrupt and could they state when it would be delivered.I was told that my machine was repaired and waiting for DHL to collect the machine which should be delivered by mid week.My partner then phones me 30mins later telling me that my 3ds had been delivered to our house.I was now confused but very happy indeed.I work 12 hr shifts so I've not long got home.Naturally I was eager to play my 3ds,took the machine out of the box and then I couldn't believe it...the machine hasn't been repaired and the hinge is as bad as ever.As you can imagine I'm f**king tamping and can't wait to phone nintendo first thing in the morning.UNBELIEVABLE

[Dogg Thang]

Wow. Frustrating. Why would they possibly go through the process of taking it and sending it back if they didn't fix it? Bizarre. And crap.

[koopatroopa90]

Nintendo have admitted it is faulty. Return it to GAME - don't leave until they have sorted it, get the number for head office and speak to them in the shop/ask them to speak with the manager.

I'd try and get a refund and then repurchase from Tesco for ?115, but think legally they are allowed to choose if they replace or refund, and obviously they would want to replace.

Or try and get something out of Nintendo directly - just remind them you paid a huge premium to purchase the console early and that they need to pull their finger out!

[BIG EDD]

Oh yes I'm on 12hr days and can't wait to phone nintendo at 0830 when their lines are open.
To say I'm angry and frustrated is an understatement


Well telephoned nintendo at 0830 and was given the lamest excuse and a half hearted apology if u can call it that.I now have to send the machine back again but I will send a stinking email to nintendo later tonight because this has turned into a real farce

[Neon Ignition]

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/315519/3ds-sales-rocket-in-japan-following-price-cut/

Early figures for the post-price cut figures in Japan peg them at around 210,000

Nintendo sighs a sigh of relief as the 3DS screams 'Tiger Uppercut!'

[abigsmurf]

Good to know.

Annoying waiting for mid Sepember when the releases pick up again but any boost in momentum for the console is a good thing.

[Neon Ignition]

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-08-17-zelda-four-swords-free-on-eshop

Four Swords will be out for free next month and Mario Land 2 and Metroid 2 will be out on the estore by years end

[koopatroopa90]

So whats the deal with the lower screen scratching the top screen? Opened mine today and have noticed scratches caused by it...

[importaku]

Are you sure it's scratched? They are usually grease marks that wipe off.

[koopatroopa90]

Nah definately a couple of little scratches - rubbed it with the cloth I have used to get rid of the grease marks many a time and no dice - it won't come off.

[BIG EDD]

That is strange like its been said they are always grease marks that wipe off.I did put a micro fibre cloth between the two when it was closed but I bought a gel case cover which stopped the screen marking but the only downside was that u can't use the docking station with the case fitted.

[Flabio]

Nah, I've seen plenty that go beyond the grease marks into proper scratches.

Design flaw. Weirdly worse with the blue ones than the black ones apparently.

[davek22]

The thing is mine felt greasy when I unboxed it. I wonder if it's some kind of plastic resin discharge that actually corodes the screen where it touches over time

Maybe the blue plastic dye is worse than the black hence that colour being affected more. I have a black and a blue and notice it more on the blue

[SUMIRE]

I've got a blue one and it fine apart from the grease. I thought it was scratches but held it under artificial light and there is none once wiped.