Nintendo 3DS

[alienjesus]

I just found this website, which is pretty cool : http://www.3ds-screenshots.com

If you open it on your 3DS Browser you can see 3D screens of some upcoming games. Konami's Beyond the Labyrinth looks awesome.

EDIT: Another cool one - Wii and GC games in 3D http://gamecrunch.co/3dscreens/

[YoshiEgg25]

I'm really looking forward to Mario Kart 7. Hopefully we get together and create a Racketboy community for it. I won't get my game until 1-2 weeks after launch so if one isn't created by then, I may try to start it myself. 8 player worldwide netplay sounds like a blast.

i'm also looking forward for Mario Kart 7. i got it reserved and will get it at launch. i don't see your 3DS FC in this thread however: viewtopic.php?f=2&t=29464&st=0&sk=t&sd=a

if we have enough people here, a thread for it must be born!

Mario Kart 7 will be my first 3DS game with netplay, so I didn't bother to add my FC in that thread. After I get the game, I'll do what needed in order to play with everyone.

Maybe I will just change my pre-order to have 2 day shipping. I don't think I will like having to wait an extra 1-2 weeks while everyone else is playing the game without me.

I assure you guys, I will be getting that game on release day. And I assure you, just like with Mario Kart DS, I will become one of the best (if not THE best ) in the world.

Be prepared, Racketeers.

[Inazuma]

I'm really looking forward to Mario Kart 7. Hopefully we get together and create a Racketboy community for it. I won't get my game until 1-2 weeks after launch so if one isn't created by then, I may try to start it myself. 8 player worldwide netplay sounds like a blast.

Go pre order it at target and get a $5 gift card when the game comes out.

Sorry. I should have specified that I'm getting the Japanese version. I don't have an American 3DS. That's why shipping is such an annoyance for me. I can spend $20 to get it in a few days or spend like $3 to get it in a few weeks.

If I get the fast shipping (which I will probably end up changing my order to) it will cost me almost $100 total. I wish Japanese games weren't so expensive. The US dollar to Yen conversion is really bad right now too, so that jacks up the price even further for me.

But it's Mario Kart, my favorite racing game series. I hope to be fairly active online and get really good at it. YoshiEgg25 may be the best Mario Kart player, but I'll be right behind you with red shells in hand, so watch out.

[elmagicochrisg]

Be prepared, Racketeers.

It's blister time !!!

Keep those thumb patches ready dude...

[YoshiEgg25]

YoshiEgg25 may be the best Mario Kart player, but I'll be right behind you with red shells in hand, so watch out.

I like a good challenge. I don't know if I ever had a legitimate one on MKDS. My record in Multiplayer VS mode is 123-20 (86.0% winning percentage) and I don't have a losing record against anyone (my worst record is 1-1). Along with that, my Battle record is 21-6 (77.8%), and again, no losing records, and my Wi-Fi record is 73-33 (68.9%), which, considering the number of hackers and cheaters there were on MKDS Wi-Fi, is damn impressive if I say so myself.

Please, someone challenge me. I damn well need one.

Be prepared, Racketeers.

It's blister time !!!

Keep those thumb patches ready dude...

My time of play on MKDS during my world record tries was around four hours, and my thumb didn't hurt other than my knuckle, and that day included six hours of Pokémon Pinball too.

You're more likely to get me to quit from carpal tunnel syndrome than from blisters.

[gtmtnbiker]

I should have specified that I'm getting the Japanese version. I don't have an American 3DS. That's why shipping is such an annoyance for me.

How many 3DS games do you think you'll buy? I wonder if it would make sense for you to buy an American 3DS so you can get the local Mario Kart and other games and just save your Japanese unit for the Japan exclusives? The amount you'll save on shipping will pay for the 3DS plus more as time goes on.

[Inazuma]

I like a good challenge. I don't know if I ever had a legitimate one on MKDS. My record in Multiplayer VS mode is 123-20 (86.0% winning percentage) and I don't have a losing record against anyone (my worst record is 1-1). Along with that, my Battle record is 21-6 (77.8%), and again, no losing records, and my Wi-Fi record is 73-33 (68.9%), which, considering the number of hackers and cheaters there were on MKDS Wi-Fi, is damn impressive if I say so myself.

Please, someone challenge me. I damn well need one.

I should be able to challenge you. I'm the kind of gamer who does whatever it takes to win, as long as it's within the rules of the game. In other words, I have the exact same mindset as a professional gamer. I may be shitty at Mario Kart 7 when I start but I will quickly improve and give you a hard time.

My online win/loss ratio in MKDS is very good, but most players didn't even use the mini turbo that much, so it wasn't very hard to beat them. The point of a racing game is to drive fast and be the first to cross the finish line, but judging from the average player, that wasn't the case.

Speaking of snaking, I wonder if Mario Kart 7 is going to remove that like they did in Mario Kart Wii. I didn't like how dumbed down the Wii version felt. The item based handicap system is fun but it shouldn't be more important than driving skills. The skill/luck balance for most Mario Kart games was good imo, but the Wii version seemed way off to me.

Either way, I'll play the game for what it is and do my best to win.

I should have specified that I'm getting the Japanese version. I don't have an American 3DS. That's why shipping is such an annoyance for me.

How many 3DS games do you think you'll buy? I wonder if it would make sense for you to buy an American 3DS so you can get the local Mario Kart and other games and just save your Japanese unit for the Japan exclusives? The amount you'll save on shipping will pay for the 3DS plus more as time goes on.

If there are a lot of American 3DS games that I want, I would consider buying an American 3DS. But for a game like Mario Kart 7, I want the Japanese version because it has the correct names for the characters and stuff. I understand both languages, and Japanese versions are usually superior so that's what I prefer to play. Plus, it helps further improve my Japanese language skills.

If a Japanese game is too expensive, I will just wait for it to drop it price. Most old Japanese games only cost a few dollars on average. For example, I want Atsumete Kirby (Kirby Mass Attack) but I don't wanna pay $80 for it so I will wait for many years to get it. I could buy the American version today for $30 but I don't want to. It's not worth it to me.

I actually own 3 American DS games. These are all games that are not available in Japan and thanks to the DS being region free, I was able to buy them.

[YoshiEgg25]

I like a good challenge. I don't know if I ever had a legitimate one on MKDS. My record in Multiplayer VS mode is 123-20 (86.0% winning percentage) and I don't have a losing record against anyone (my worst record is 1-1). Along with that, my Battle record is 21-6 (77.8%), and again, no losing records, and my Wi-Fi record is 73-33 (68.9%), which, considering the number of hackers and cheaters there were on MKDS Wi-Fi, is damn impressive if I say so myself.

Please, someone challenge me. I damn well need one.

I should be able to challenge you. I'm the kind of gamer who does whatever it takes to win, as long as it's within the rules of the game. In other words, I have the exact same mindset as a professional gamer. I may be shitty at Mario Kart 7 when I start but I will quickly improve and give you a hard time.

My online win/loss ratio in MKDS is very good, but most players didn't even use the mini turbo that much, so it wasn't very hard to beat them. The point of a racing game is to drive fast and be the first to cross the finish line, but judging from the average player, that wasn't the case.

Speaking of snaking, I wonder if Mario Kart 7 is going to remove that like they did in Mario Kart Wii. I didn't like how dumbed down the Wii version felt. The item based handicap system is fun but it shouldn't be more important than driving skills. The skill/luck balance for most Mario Kart games was good imo, but the Wii version seemed way off to me.

Either way, I'll play the game for what it is and do my best to win.

I am in the same boat with the first half, and agree entirely with everything from the second part. Good to see I'm dealing with someone who knows what he's talking about.

[Inazuma]

I am in the same boat with the first half, and agree entirely with everything from the second part. Good to see I'm dealing with someone who knows what he's talking about.

People like us are a rare breed. From my experience, I would estimate that only about 5% of players play to win. The other 95% believe they are playing to win, but they actually aren't.

Do you agree with this? If not, what percentage do you think is accurate?

[SuperAnthony64]

I am in the same boat with the first half, and agree entirely with everything from the second part. Good to see I'm dealing with someone who knows what he's talking about.

People like us are a rare breed. From my experience, I would estimate that only about 5% of players play to win. The other 95% believe they are playing to win, but they actually aren't.

Do you agree with this? If not, what percentage do you think is accurate?

I usually win to play!