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ZeroAX wrote:Question for anyone who might be an engineer and might know a thing or two about batteries. Is there any chance the battery life of the 3DS model 2 (whatever it's called) will be greatly increased compared to the first 3DS? I really want one, but that fucking battery life......

It is overexaggerated about the battery life. Reviewers have the 3ds on max brightness and 3d slider all the way up. In reality, I'd estimate my battery life on my settings to be around 5 hours and that is with my brightness on 2 and slider kept to a minimum.
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{ According to Joystiq }
3D on, brightness maximum, wireless on:
Nyko Power Pak +: 5:33
3DS battery: 2:52

3D off, brightness at minimum, Power-Saving on, wireless off:
Nyko Power Pak +: 9:04*
3DS battery: 4:40

http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/31/3ds-p ... -of-tests/



ZeroAX wrote:Question for anyone who might be an engineer and might know a thing or two about batteries. Is there any chance the battery life of the 3DS model 2 (whatever it's called) will be greatly increased compared to the first 3DS? I really want one, but that fucking battery life......
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AznKhmerBoi wrote:
ZeroAX wrote:Question for anyone who might be an engineer and might know a thing or two about batteries. Is there any chance the battery life of the 3DS model 2 (whatever it's called) will be greatly increased compared to the first 3DS? I really want one, but that fucking battery life......
{ According to Joystiq }
3D on, brightness maximum, wireless on:
Nyko Power Pak +: 5:33
3DS battery: 2:52

3D off, brightness at minimum, Power-Saving on, wireless off:
Nyko Power Pak +: 9:04*
3DS battery: 4:40

http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/31/3ds-p ... -of-tests/
Those numbers aren't too good.
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That's all well and nice, but did anyone of you notice that you didn't answer my question? :lol: :lol: :lol:
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ZeroAX wrote:That's all well and nice, but did anyone of you notice that you didn't answer my question? :lol: :lol: :lol:
The DS Lite had a better battery life than the original DS, so I would expect the 3DSi/Lite/XL to have an improved battery as well.
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ZeroAX wrote:That's all well and nice, but did anyone of you notice that you didn't answer my question? :lol: :lol: :lol:
Your question was "will technology get better?" which is at the same level of certainty as "will the sun rise tomorrow?"
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MrPopo wrote:
ZeroAX wrote:That's all well and nice, but did anyone of you notice that you didn't answer my question? :lol: :lol: :lol:
Your question was "will technology get better?" which is at the same level of certainty as "will the sun rise tomorrow?"
No my question is if battery prices will get lower in the next 6 months.
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Ohh lol my bad, considering any modification nintendo did to their prior handheld also exceed in better screen, battery life, etc... my guess would be that 75% sure the battery of the next 3ds will be better. And no i am not an engineer, but i do hold a degree in Industrial design :D
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* And those of you that don't have this awesome puzzle/platformer - what are you waiting for???! *
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Jamisonia wrote:I found Super Mario 3D Land was harder with the 3D off. The 3D makes a lot of sense in that game.
Interesting, I'm finding that the 3D doesn't really change the game in any noticeable way at all. Frankly, I'm just starting to get sick of it because of how annoying it is that everytime my eyes move or my hands move the 3DS, the 3D effect makes the whole screen a blur. This makes the game harder in my opinion, as you can easily miss a jump whenever that happens. This is so annoying that I find the game easier and more playable without the 3D effect on. Despite what I keep hearing people say, the 3D doesn't do anything creative, innovative or mindblowing to the gameplay. It's just a gimmicky selling point. It looks nice sure, but only when it isn't blurring the whole screen because you moved your 3DS slightly to the left

I like the 3DS, but I can't believe the 3D has been done in such a primitive, unrefined way. If that's the best that they can do, they should have dropped the idea entirely
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I'd call making a character looking completely 100% round as if they could be pulled out of the game and placed on a surface in (as if an action figure) real life innovative. As well as having a distinct more true to life feeling of depth.

I also don't think doing the 3D effect well, without glasses and on an affordable portable device should be called primitive. Despite it's flaws it is still very cool technology.

I guess I'm the minority (I know I am with my friends) but with the slider all the way up I have no issues looking at the screen or looking away.
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