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Post by Spiky-Eared Pichu on Jan 3, 2011 8:52:36 GMT -5
I don't like doing those types of threads, but I think this is important enough as to create a thread. Apparently, a chinese worker (or two, according to some recent rumours) has stolen a Nintendo 3DS unit from the assembly line. He works stole the unit a few machines before it's completely finished (maybe because it's impossible to steal it after the part he was), and the 3DS lacks the battery cover and the firmware. Instead of the firmware, this is what appears on-screen: Here you can see it compared to the four DS models: You can see more pictures in the information source: nintendo3dsblog.com/nintendo-3ds-smuggled-off-a-chinese-assembly-lineNow, even a video has appeared. The guy inserts a "Super Mario 64" cartridge into the unit, but it does nothing as it's not prepared to operate
I know it's not very right to say this, but it would be cool if the worker could steal an another 3DS with the firmware installed...
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Post by WherewolfTherewolf on Jan 3, 2011 15:09:43 GMT -5
Jeeze, these things are already in the factories?
When is the official release date?
The additional (I'm guessing that's an analogue stick) analogue stick above the D-pad is an interesting addition, I wonder if you'll have to ever use the 2 in conjunction (turn the game side-ways and you have 2 arrow controllers -> similar in function to the 2 analogue sticks on the Ps2/Ps3 controller).
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Post by Pokeneon7 on Jan 3, 2011 15:21:35 GMT -5
The last week of Feburay for Japan, and sometime March for us.
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Post by tobinus on Jan 3, 2011 15:30:27 GMT -5
The additional (I'm guessing that's an analogue stick) analogue stick above the D-pad is an interesting addition, I wonder if you'll have to ever use the 2 in conjunction (turn the game side-ways and you have 2 arrow controllers -> similar in function to the 2 analogue sticks on the Ps2/Ps3 controller). Woa, that's an interesting thought. I fear it won't be used often, though, since turning your 3DS sideways would make the 3D effect unusable.. so the possibility of tilting your 3DS will not be used that often.. and when it's used, the 3D effect would probably be turned off. On a general note: It's very odd that this guy (I assume) managed to get a copy of a 3DS I don't think this is good, but what can Nintendo possibly lose because of this.. not much, I believe, so I won't care too much about it xD
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Post by Spiky-Eared Pichu on Jan 3, 2011 15:33:33 GMT -5
I don't think this is good, but what can Nintendo possibly lose because of this.. not much, I believe, so I won't care too much about it xD Well, what if this guy takes the 3DS to an another factory, they open it and build a clone. There have been a lot of clones of videogame consoles, including the Nintendo DS (although they exploded when plugging the power cord)
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Post by WherewolfTherewolf on Jan 3, 2011 15:40:17 GMT -5
The 3DS seems particularly difficult to make a clone of, unlike other systems which don't have such a complicated hardware (the 3D effect, which involves a moving screen and a camera that watches your eyes) you could emulate the software as long as you can route it correctly to the inputs and the game itself.
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Post by Nova-Rocket Executive Ray on Jan 4, 2011 12:07:16 GMT -5
You'd be surprised. The Chinese have copied lots of other stuff you know...
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Post by OverpoweredSocks on Jan 5, 2011 1:10:20 GMT -5
You'd be surprised. The Chinese have copied lots of other stuff you know... lmao fake eggs
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Post by Maestro Triplet (Larx) on Jan 5, 2011 1:11:59 GMT -5
You'd be surprised. The Chinese have copied lots of other stuff you know... Like SMG2
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Post by tobinus on Jan 5, 2011 15:41:49 GMT -5
I must have been a bit tired when I made that post ^^;;;; What has happened is bad for Nintendo, even though it might be interesting for us unpatient fans :S But thanks for posting Markitus I don't mind threads like this one.
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Post by WherewolfTherewolf on Jan 5, 2011 17:19:11 GMT -5
I must have been a bit tired when I made that post ^^;;;; What has happened is bad for Nintendo, even though it might be interesting for us unpatient fans :S But thanks for posting Markitus I don't mind threads like this one. VIVA LA REVOLUCION!
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Post by bluewind300 on Jul 6, 2011 15:30:26 GMT -5
If i was done that i would be crazy i guess ;D.
Goes to factory sneakily stealing the stuff finally inserting cartridge and nothing happens after all lol ;D
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Post by pokemoneinstein on Jul 7, 2011 5:41:39 GMT -5
Necroposting is frowned upon. Everywhere.
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