Nintendo is thinking about “the future generation of handheld”, rather than a redesigned 3DS

June 13th, 2012

Nintendo is thinking about “the future generation of handheld”, rather than a redesigned 3DS

I was sure Nintendo would release a redesigned 3DS (such as the 3DS XL) next year, but Miyamoto has said that he is “satisfied with the 3DS hardware as it is” and feels “like it’s the best for this generation”. As a result:

What we’re thinking about right now is probably going to be for a future generation of handheld.

That doesn’t mean we should expect to see what comes after the 3DS in a couple of years. Nintendo always starts to work on the next thing as soon as they’re finished with the current thing. But now I’m curious if we’ll see any sort of redesign. What do you think?

Lv.5 Jacob

We may see a redesign after a couple of years, but I wouldn’t expect it quickly. Extra-personally I don’t want to see another generation of handhelds until Nintendo would have the opportunity to use higher-capacity batteries.

critical

I want a Nintendo handheld with 3 screens.
Chance

Make it 4 screens.
Nintendo Knight

you guys are insane i like 2 screens well but i want HD
ASDF

3DS already has 3 screens. If you count the double LCD on the top.

FLUDDFLUDD

IGOTHERESECONDBITCHES

http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/16a07c1e06c4010a42f31cc4d1a0702d.png ABEzilla116

NOONEGIVESASHIT
KING Z

FUCKYOUALL
ColorblindMonk

LOOOOUDNOISES
http://www.fanfiction.net/~gamemaniac GameManiac

CAPSLOCKBUTTONONPERMANENT…

Oh, fuck this…
George

PENIS
Big E

WHATABOUTTHEMALEHUMANORGAN
http://MyShipSailsInTheMorning.edu/this/website/is/a/lie/and/a/stupid/yet/also/at/the/same/time/hilarious/joke/so/prepare/to/be/disappointed/when/you/discover/the/falsehood/behind/this/website That one guy formerly known as the guy with the truly hilarious name that recited the intro dialog of that one hilariously terrible game called “Link: The faces of evil:”

IWONDERWHAT’SFORDINNER
Big E

THISREMINDSMEOFTHE”ROADTOTHEMULTIVERSE”FAMILYGUYEPISODEWITHTHECRUMMYDRAWNSCENE
Metalmariox

WHYAREWEYELLING

LittleMofreaky

I’m calling it. No redesigns until after the Wii U has been out for a year.

ColorblindMonk

I’m gonna say 2 1/2 years. It takes a little longer than a year for a company to start pursuing a redesign.
Co-Wink-Key-Dink inc.

HE wasen’t even talking about the redisign of the 3ds
Brandos12

the DSi got a redesign just a year later with the DSi XL.
Swag

Ugh, I don’t want a redesign. I just got my 3ds. A new redesign means nintendo failing and more money for just a longer battery life. Bull Shit.

Ness

Good. I don’t want no fucking redesigns. I’m tired of all the shitheads waiting for a 3DS redesign because they’re so fucking sure that it’s coming out. Nintendo better show them that if they’re thinking that, they’ve got another thing coming.

KING Z

I Know Right? Im Fine With The Battery Life & The Circle Pad Pro
RicardoSForever

Seriously Ness, the 3DS should get a redesign like KING Z said. Better battery life and built-in Circle Pad Pro.
Co-Wink-Key-Dink inc.

I know handhelds are for on the go, but WHEN in most occasions your going to play on the handheld for a long time, and your not at home?
Porkins

I’m just going to invest on that nyko power grip pro :3
Its so pretty…
009soulmaster

I heavily agree with you. FUCK REDESIGN. i love my 3DS t looks beautiuful. they have the Circle Pad Pro. Plus they have that protecter thing so it extends the 3DS’s Battery Life. and im glad theyre focusing on the games rather then the redesign. now thats how its done.

MT

A redesign is not required but Nintendo did it anyway last generation. People trade in the old one towards the next upgrading every year and the system plays the same games. Just like iphone. I just want to focus on making great games. That is the most important thing to me.

LaLaLa

The only reason I got an Iphone 4 was so it could handle angry birds space. :P
Matt

I never traded in my original chunky DS and was completely satisifed. The DS Lite had the shitty d-pad that the 3DS now has, and the DSi models couldn’t play GBA games. The worst game in my GBA library is better than every single DSi ware on the eshop combined.
Co-Wink-Key-Dink inc.

The d pad you reference on the ds lite was like the wii remote, the dsi xl and 3ds was clickey and flat

LaLaLa

I think that’s a pretty good idea. The DS lite and Dsi XL seemed like a waist of money and a remake to me.

aguy

Waste*
http://twitter.com/DonSerrot Don Serrot

The only reason I got a DSlite was because my old DS’s touch screen finally gave out to my abuse. And the only reason I got a DSi was because I didn’t want to get left behind there. Had I known though… I’m not sure I would have gotten it. I didn’t get any of the DSi only games, and never really got to use the DSi enhanced features. My 3DS works great, and I don’t really have too bad battery issues, and I haven’t felt like I needed the Circle Pad at all. That said I do plan on getting that Nyko Circle Power Pad thingy once it comes out, so if I ever change my mind on that at least I can get better battery life AND a protective case with it.
Mario

The DSlite was no waste, in my opinion, it was 10x sleeker and lighter than a DS. And it came in many colors.
And what about the Gameboy Advanced SP? It was now foldable, sleeker, and saved battery life.
ChaosInvoker

Can you give me a list of things that would scream redesign? I can only think of 3.

-XL version
-better battery life
-2nd analog stick

Aside from these, not sure how much more you can improve it! It already folds, it already has a great home menu, it already has a great online shop, it’s not very bulky, the circle pad is better than a controller analog stick (in my opinion), so-on.
boyonthemoon

You can add the awkward stylus placement as number 4.

http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/16a07c1e06c4010a42f31cc4d1a0702d.png ABEzilla116

I doubt there will be a second one anytime soon, and here’s why… They got loads of criticism when the circle pad pro was announced and people were complaining and getting pissed off at the possibility of a 3Ds lite/XL/whatever.

KING Z

No Its The 3DSi Lite XL Advance SP
Orcool

LOL
Metalmariox

@KING Z
I think you forgot to add “Color” on there.

james braselton

hi there yeah we need bigger 3ds we need a super sized 3ds xl at 5.3 inch 3d screen give it a quad core cpu and quad core gpu 1 gb ram 8 gb internal flash storage the same amount in wii u have netflix nico niceo video app and add youtube video app as well be a winner lets see psp vita has netflix nico nico and comming soon youtube and oh yes we need a 3d movies on the e-shop as well

LaLaLa

Ok, that’ll be 2,000 dollars, cash or credit?
ColorblindMonk

I needed the laugh today. Thanks!
RicardoSForever

http://cdn.head-fi.org/5/5c/5c90a676_NOT-SURE-IF-TROLL-OR-JUST-VERY-STUPID-28n129949820776029.jpeg
the psvita is better

you know the only idea i think is useful out of all you mentioned is adding youtube
Co-Wink-Key-Dink inc.

That was THE NEW HANDHELD THEY WERE JUST TALKING ABOUT
http://www.csfgpapercraft.com/wp Seb

I mve had the most interesting day today. This just added to it :P
adrian12369

lol-all those specs(gpu this quad core that)
coolysmoove

hmmmm that seems interesting just as long as it does 720p or higher ill buy it !

daplayer

So the 4DS?
Instead of it being like a 3DS it would be a ball and i levitates in your hand?
Maybe a pipboy styled DS :S

OK serious note, I can wait until 2013-14 after that then I see no reason to redesign the 3DS but then again and personally, the 3DS NEEDS to be Redesigned and packing even more umph than before… and I’m not talking about the graphics!

Enzo

Maybe they’ll attempt virtual reality, who knows.
ColorblindMonk

I can wait until then. For now, we gotta have Animal Crossing on the device!
kelvin

what is the fourth dimension
Big E

Time and space.
TheRolesWePlay

Time is the fourth dimension not space.

Space is already covered by the other three dimensions, length, width, and depth.
Big E

Sorry. I was thinking about the 4th gen of Pokemon and how it dealt with time and space…and GODS.
cancelln

The 3ds already tells time, so does that mean we already have the 4ds
kelvin

so it’s related to space right?
kelvin

@big e
do you know what giratina controls?
Big E

Matter?
http://www.csfgpapercraft.com/wp Seb

4D would be what you feel… So kind of matter.
kelvin

@ seb
but then what does that make antimatter
AceOfBlades247

@BigE

Nope He’s just the protector of the “Revesre World” A.K.A. “Distortion World”

Google it.
AceOfBlades247

And also he’s the Creator of ANTI-Matter.
Big E

I guess. Diamond/Pearl/Platinum are my least favorite games because of the story. Never payed that much attention to it.
∞

4D is what you feel?! OMG just imagine the possibilties of that! Touching boobs on the go! MAKE IT HAPPEN NINTENDO

Don’t judge me…
Nintendo Knight

giratena is kinda like the devil while god himself is a pokemon
AceOfBlades247

An that “Pokemon God” is no other than…Wait for it… ARCEUS! Pretty Obvious.
Big E

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6dZXgvA2gc&nomobile=1

http://www.youtube.com/user/theicedude545 icedude545

game boy , ds , and now…

aguy

The nintendo TS! TRIPLE SCREEN!
DanteZX

Skynet people! It’s gonna be the god damn skynet!
Andy

EVERYONE RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!!! THE REGGINATOR IS COMING!!!
http://www.csfgpapercraft.com/wp Seb

HOLOGRAPHIC!!!
We are very close to that, just needs some fining up :P But I doubt Nintendo would.
Nintendo Knight

definitely skynet

Pedzz

They better make a new design im 95% sure they will even after this post. Its unlike nintendo do not make at least a second one in 2013. With a second circle pad, better 3d that has more sweet spots and larger screens ect…
will4zoo

dear nintendo, if you dare make a new handheld less then 6 years after the 3ds; well… i wouldn’t be very happy.
http://hybrilynx.net/ Hybrilynx

if they want the best future handheld hardware design and usage tips, you can hire me:

at any time. (recommended)
later.
never. (not recommended)
kim

I want the next generation to come out this christamas. I dont even play with my 3ds anymore. Feels kiddie.

the psvita is better

i am not sure if you are trolling or stating you opinion, but either way i dont think the 3ds is kiddie
if anything games like devil survivor, metal gear, dead or alive dimension, resident evil rev and merc, tales of the abyss and other upcoming games like castlevania, devil summoner and fire emblem would prove you are wrong
Zebra

If the 3DS is kiddie, I sure do love kiddie things!
KING Z

Yep Cuz Resident Evil, JAWS, & Monster Hunter Are Very Kiddie..
http://hybrilynx.net/ Hybrilynx

the 3ds is kiddie. you cant even have a background image.
http://www.csfgpapercraft.com/wp Seb

@Hybrilynx, What kind of statement is that??
Mario

If you don’t want to play with your 3DS anymore… why did you go on a blog specifically about the 3DS?
http://hybrilynx.net/ Hybrilynx

to see if anything worth it was invented. but today i just had it. i cant put my sd card data back to my sd card from my computer now, it says the file is corrupted, so now i have to download all that freaking crap again and start off with no previous save data. plus, all the shh i downloaded like the first 3ds e3 videos, are gone too. this is total bs. i dont know whos the moron who thought using a sd card instead of built in data was a good thing. i dont know how any adult can stand a 3ds.
Nintendo Knight

troll? and sooo no background image means its kiddie so the dsi is for grown ups please if your gonna post something at least find good facts
http://hybrilynx.net/ Hybrilynx

i mentioned above my sd card data got corrupted, so everything i had is deleted forever, including special swapnote data, maybe even the reggie mii plaza thing, and even last years e3 video downloads. alot cant be recovered. but that post above is probably never going to show up anyway. its saying “Your comment is awaiting moderation. “. so yeah. this might not show up either. the overall 3ds, was intended for children. its like a virgin mobile phone. if anyone thinks im wrong, then they must not know technology like i do. respectfully.

Ratedm4MATURE

Awesome. cant wait for the nintendo HDS :D

Mario

I totally wanted that as the Wii u’s name.
Nintendo Knight

HD3DS1080 would be better
Nintendo Knight

forgot the i
AceOfBlades247

No…. It’s the…

Nintedo 3DSiXLAdvanceColorLiteSP1080HD
Big E

Wrong! It will be called the Nintendo.

DaveC

I just want an integrated second analog, bigger 3D screen with improved viewing angle, better battery, and clearance between the halves so that when you close it it doesn’t put deep scratches in the top screen, that is it. This would be the 3DS XL I want.
SuperLuigi

the redesigns won’t be like the ones the original DS went through. One redesign will look similar to DS to 3DS, but in the same family
Zebra

I knew it! I KNEW IT!
Co-Wink-Key-Dink inc.

Just imagine the rumors of the new handheld
dubYA

I want my dual circle pads without having to buy an accessory. Make it happen, Nintendo!
George

NEW HANDHELD PLATFORM FTW

Nintendo Knight

NO! not yet
George

soon anyway

CrimsonalCore

Gonna call it NINTENDO HDS.
My Name Is NOT Earl

sounds nice, thats a nice breath for my wallet, or my self esteem after everyone got the new version except me…
Mickey

I just want animal crossing
flip note memo
you tube app
twitter/Facebook/tumbler or my space, just sumthin like social buzz app
a Metroid anniversary downloadable game
Kirby anniversary downloadable game
and so on
NO NEW DS

KING Z

Thats Alot To Ask For

Brandos12

The 3DS needs a redesign with the second anolog stick and shoulder buttons built in, along with a longer lasting battery.

Alex Atkin UK

Amen to that!

People seem to be forgetting that if a 3DS XL was in development, it would have two years of technological improvements over the 3DS.

What that means is potentially a 3D screen with a wider 3D sweet spot. That is important to me as after 10 minutes playing Mario Kart I find that I start drifting out of the 3D sweet spot and my gaming deteriorates because of it.

Sure I can turn the 3D off, but then everything looks a lot less impressive and its not why I bought a 3D console.

StarTropics

Nintendo is always working on new hardware, this is not news.

I wonder if it will continue the DS brand, return to the Game Boy brand or be something completely new

AceOfBlades247

Return to the Game Boy Brand? Yea, right… When pigs fly.

A minute later… Holy S**t Is that a… FLYING PIG!? O_O
No… That’s just a Really Big, Fat, Pink Fly.
KING Z

In My Opinion, The Game Boys Were Well Thought Of, But The DS Should Have Had Atleast 1 Circle Pad! The PSP Did! Nintendo Only Made The Circle Pad Pro For The 3DS, Cuz The Vita Has 2 Analog Sticks, Actually The Vita Has 3 Anolog Sticks Now
Co-Wink-Key-Dink inc.

WTF where did 3 analog sticks form the vita came from?!?!
KING Z

I Saw It In Gameinformer
http://www.csfgpapercraft.com/wp Seb

I Dislike When People Type Like This.

Mo

I dont really want a new design. The 3DS is fine where its at. Only regrets I have is when you close it, you get the marks on your screen. Im fine with the circle pad pro, Nintendo just needs to make a better-looking one.

Alex Atkin UK

But isn’t it a huge shame to add more bulk to the 3DS but not gain extra screen real-estate from it?

You are also forgetting that Nintendo marketed the DSi XL to older gamers too, people who found the DSi too small and fiddly, plus might have problems reading a small screen.

There are so many reasons why a 3DS XL makes sense.

Raven The Great

I’m sure this next handheld they’ll be making would carry the 3DS name, but it won’t be a redesign.

Nintendo Knight

HD3DSi1080
Zeem

1080DS
AceOfBlades247

Like I said it will be the…

Nintendo 3DSiXLAdvanceColorLiteSP1080HD

person

I’m okay with the current thing as well, they can always update what’s inside like they did with folders and whatever…
key

im loving the design of the current 3ds,i just want them to focus on MORE GAMES!!!!!!1
Alex Atkin UK

I hope this is not true as I was really hoping for a 3DS XL.

I have always found the 3DS a little too small, it cramps my hands and when holding it far enough away for the optimal 3D effect, the screen seems that bit smaller than I would like.

Then there is the fact technology doesn’t stand still, it WILL have improved. So releasing a 3DS XL two years after the original 3DS came out would not be unreasonable IMO.
http://fixedilliusion.com Mayker

I believe there will be a redesign eventually. I don’t much believe in CirclePad Pro integration, though. The extra shoulder buttons would have to be made way smaller, and probably on the same row as the normal L and R buttons, and I like the current trigger-like placement.
Zeem

I think a redesign to accomodate a natural second circle pad would be a logical step forward.
Ttimer

well i only have a DS lite and even though i wanted an XL or even a DSi i am satisfied with my DS lite. its been i think 3 or 4 years that i had a DS lite and the only big reason i am getting a 3DS is for Kingdom Hearts. I would rather want Nintendo to waste money on making a handheld for the next generation that could be a big thing for Nintendo then Nintendo making a remodel and not get so much profit off of it. I will always be a Nintendo fan….because that is what i grew up with

Ttimer

if they did do a remodel it would be so it could work better with the Wii U first of all.

vampyren

Sad news, i would love a XL with dual stick and maybe higher resolution.
manhill

next system should be the “power nintendo entetainment system”. the P-NES!

Big E

…….Dammit. I just now figured it out.
http://www.csfgpapercraft.com/wp Seb

Ugh… So did I.

levi

all i want is a nintendo 3ds with larger screens and a longer battery power but honistly i lovethe nintendo 3ds.:)
xXx

Make it free from region-locked
FlyGuy95

profoundmiyamoto.jpg
Bob

I hope it has a GBA slot.
coolysmoove

as long as i get hd ill buy it

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