Is 3DS dead?

[Maple Syrup]

Hey gamers,

I want to buy a 3DS XL but I am scared that I won't be playing anything else than Pokémon and a couple more games. I don't know if they're going to release more games for that console or not.

What do you guys think, is it worth it?

 

[Ziadaine_v1legacy]

Far from it. The 3DS in general is the most-sold handheld so far. Unless 4D comes out, I dont see it dying or being replaced for at least another good 2-3 years, unless they pull out something that matches the PS Vita in terms of hardware.

 

[Foolery]

Dead? Not even close. Provided you like what it has to offer, it's alive and well. I can understand if you're not into some of these, but they are solid titles. It's a great console if you like JRPGs.

Bravely Default
Resident Evil: Revelations
Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D
Shin Megami Tensei 4
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
Pokemon X/Y
Kid Icarus: Uprising
Tales of the Abyss 3D
Shin Megami Tensei - Devil Survivor Overclocked
Shin Megami Tensei Devil Summoner - Soul Hackers
Fire Emblem: Awakening
Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward
Mario & Luigi: Dream Team
Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon
Animal Crossing: New Leaf
Etrian Odyssey 4
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
Mario Kart 7
Star Fox 64 3D
Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies
Paper Mario: Sticker Star
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
Project X Zone
Harvest Moon 3D: A New Beginning
New Super Mario Bros 2
Super Mario 3D Land

And later this year.

Kirby Triple Deluxe
Smash Bros.
Persona Q

 

[Eclipse Dragon]

The 3DS still has lots of life in it, go ahead and go for it. Actually now would be a good time to get one since they're probably at a slightly better price point and have built up a nice library.

Avoid the 2DS, the 3DS XL is better.

 

[Maple Syrup]

Thank you for all your answers. I am most definitely interested in what 3DS games have to offer. Actually I like it better than PS Vita or any other handheld console.
However, pardon my crudity here, I'm not swimming in cash. Do you think it's not wise to get a 3DS and not 3DS XL?

 

[Eclipse Dragon]

Thank you for all your answers. I am most definitely interested in what 3DS games have to offer. Actually I like it better than PS Vita or any other handheld console.
However, pardon my crudity here, I'm not swimming in cash. Do you think it's not wise to get a 3DS and not 3DS XL?

The 3DSXL is the better deal IMO, unless you can find a nice bundle with the original 3DS, the XL has some nice improvements over the original, a bigger screen and a better battery. (quick glance at Target.com) The regular is around $170 new, while the XL is $186, to me, it's worth the $16 difference, but ultimately it's your money and you'll be able to play all the games no matter which version you choose.

 

[Johnny Novgorod]

Depends where you ask. It never really took off in my country to begin with.

Regarding your other question, it would be hypocritical of me to advice against purchasing a 3DS just because it's for playing Pokemon games. I purchased a GameBoy Color back in 2001 just so I could play Pokemon Blue & Gold. Totally worth it. So if you have the money to spare, be my guest.