3DS Lite or what kind of improvements are needed in the remake?

After getting my 3DS at midnight launch and messing around with it for a few hours, I was very pleased at what the system can do. And I know it's WAY to early to start talking about a remake, but I just wanted to ask you guys, what kind of improvements would you like to see in the 3DS Lite(or whatever the remake is going to be named). Other than the battery life, I really don't see how they can improve on it. During the "DS era"(I know I'm making it sound like DS was around 20 years ago) I stuck with the DS Lite, because it was very compact, comfortable and had a very nice design. I never really undestood the idea of making a portable device bigger, like what they did witht he XL, but i guess if you are playing it only at home, you might as well get the one with a bigger screen. But now that the 3DS is out, It has the same size and design as the DS Lite, which is a big plus for me.

So what do you think they might add to the 3DS Lite other than longer battery life to make it unique? I have heard some stuff about the black screen of death(which is apparently might be fixable through a firmware update?) and the buttom screen scratching the top screen, but not really sure if many people have it and i don't think it would require a whole new system design to fix these things. I also heard from one of the topics on this board that it would be nice if they made 3d more stable, where you don't have to keep looking at it to have it fixed on your eyes.

So what kind of improvements would you like to see in the remake?

Battery life and the 3D sweet spot are the only things I can think off at the moment. Keep in mind I have only played the demo versions at best buy. Plan on getting mine this afternoon.

Better camera maybe. But it is WAY to early to speak of such things :P

Seems like the only major issue at this point is battery life.

Oh - Also, I don't own one yet ... but I hate where the stylus is. I don't get why it's placed at the top, it was so much more convenient on the DS Lite/DSi being on the bottom right.

- Move all LED indicator lights to the hinge
- Move the stylus insert to the side of the system
- Move the microphone to the center of the system, right in the middle of the hinge
- Lighter and smaller system

...wait, that sounds a lot like the DS Lite :) Nintendo, we can tell what you did there; paving the ground for the next 3DS remake. Nice.

Also:

- Better 3D viewing angle (maybe easier to play tilting / motion games)
- Much, much better battery life!
- Slightly improved speaker volume
- Is there a way to change screen brightness in game? If not, then add that.
- Models without a black panel surrounding the top screen; is that really needed for a better 3D effect? Looks weird on the blue 3DS.

Anywho, my $0.02. I know I'll be getting the next 3DS, but I'm actually waiting for the '3DS XL' or whatever they call it. I just need this one for now to play Zelda Ocarina of Time 3D as soon as it launches. I know, I'm super guilty of supporting 3-4 system remakes; sorry :)

- Is there a way to change screen brightness in game? If not, then add that.
sergioalb64

Press the sun icon on the top left of the home sceen to change the brightness.

This is the first game system launch where people have done nothing but break it down and want to improve on it. Come on guys, its day 1! Enjoy the thing.

Id only add 3g.

battery life needs to be improved. a better camera so the 3D picture we take turn out even better. and a matte finish like the DSi (this of course is preference b/c i hate all the fingerprints). more memory? doesnt hurt to runa bit faster. run DS game better. I think the 3D sweet spot isnt much of a problem for me, of course im used to sitting in one position for prolonged periods

- Move all LED indicator lights to the hinge
- Move the stylus insert to the side of the system
- Move the microphone to the center of the system, right in the middle of the hinge
- Lighter and smaller system

...wait, that sounds a lot like the DS Lite :) Nintendo, we can tell what you did there; paving the ground for the next 3DS remake. Nice.

Also:

- Better 3D viewing angle (maybe easier to play tilting / motion games)
- Much, much better battery life!
- Slightly improved speaker volume
- Is there a way to change screen brightness in game? If not, then add that.
- Models without a black panel surrounding the top screen; is that really needed for a better 3D effect? Looks weird on the blue 3DS.

Anywho, my $0.02. I know I'll be getting the next 3DS, but I'm actually waiting for the '3DS XL' or whatever they call it. I just need this one for now to play Zelda Ocarina of Time 3D as soon as it launches. I know, I'm super guilty of supporting 3-4 system remakes; sorry :)

sergioalb64

Battery life and the 3D sweet spot are the only things I can think off at the moment. Keep in mind I have only played the demo versions at best buy. Plan on getting mine this afternoon.

Kingpin0114

Im not really sure really, they could make the top screen larger... or wider I mean and they could make the touch screen larger, but I dont see a point in that. If it isnt already, they could make the touch screen pressure sensitive. They could also give it a rumble pack... lol xD nah. They could make the cameras better (and put two cameras on both sides) And they would make a lefty 3DS (for people who are left handed), but I believe Nintendo would lose money doing that...

I can't see a redesign until Spring 2013 at the earliest unless it struggles in the sales department against the NGP, then maybe a fall 2012 redesign

But whatever redesign would be minor. The first redesign is minor (the Lite) and pretty much makes the console it should've been at launch

But the 2nd redesign, like the DSi, is the major one.

You only redesign it if sales are slowing, or not taking off. (the store I work at, and about 30-40 other stores in my town have about 5-10 extra 3DSs btw)

I'd only see maybe a slight screen increase (from 3.5 and 3.0 to 3.7 and 3.2) improved wireless N, and slightly better battery life, but its not nearly as bad as people say. A 2nd inside camera for 3D video chat, but honestly I can't see much they need to add, can't imagine it being smaller

There is no denying the 3DS is broken & needs to go back to the drawing board.Coolyfett

Oh, go away. :roll:

The only improvements I could see at this point would be a longer lasting battery and a screen with a bigger "sweet spot", but those are minor problems all things considered. And actually, the former could be easily fixed with a new battery, and the latter is such an insconsequential issue that it's hardly worth mentioning. That is to say that if a revised 3DS were ever released, it would need to have substantial improvements before I would even consider buying it.

It's been out for ONE day. Enjoy your new system.

There is no denying the 3DS is broken & needs to go back to the drawing board. Coolyfett

Have you got 1 or even tried it?

No need to answer though as I probably know what your response would be :P