HMV admits some 3DS systems have been traded in for store credit, but stops short of copping to "thousands." Sheesh, what is this world coming to when you can't even trust the tabloids?
Retailers shoot down claims of 3DS returns prompted by headaches
by Justin McElroy 
on Apr 5th 2011 10:15PM
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HMV admits some 3DS systems have been traded in for store credit, but stops short of copping to "thousands." Sheesh, what is this world coming to when you can't even trust the tabloids?
Reader Comments (97)
Posted: Apr 5th 2011 10:18PM Zertoss said
The Sun used to be so reliable. Now all I feel is burned. :(
Posted: Apr 6th 2011 12:47AM Stevetrop Man of Mystery said
@JnRx
Hot off the presses for next week
Baby jesus gets head ache from playing Nintendo 3DS 12 hours straight.
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Hot off the presses for next week
Baby jesus gets head ache from playing Nintendo 3DS 12 hours straight.
Posted: Apr 5th 2011 10:18PM mguniverse said
Pshh, tabloids....
Posted: Apr 5th 2011 10:19PM BLipp18 said
Hey Stupid People:
if the 3D on the 3DS is making you sick, TURN THE 3D OFF! The games still work in 2D, its not needed. Stop being stupid!
Sincerely,
Non-Stupid People
if the 3D on the 3DS is making you sick, TURN THE 3D OFF! The games still work in 2D, its not needed. Stop being stupid!
Sincerely,
Non-Stupid People
Posted: Apr 5th 2011 10:34PM That Burning Sensation said
@BLipp18
Wait, I agree with you, but isn't that the point of buying a 3DS, 3D. Seeing how its in the name and all.
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Wait, I agree with you, but isn't that the point of buying a 3DS, 3D. Seeing how its in the name and all.
Posted: Apr 5th 2011 11:44PM dagamer34 said
@BLipp18
The system's most publicized feature should be turned off? What's the point then? I understand you get better graphics and such, but the NGP is far better in that department.
It's like saying the PS3 would still be successful even if it didn't play Blu-rays. That's why it sold so many freaking systems! O_o
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The system's most publicized feature should be turned off? What's the point then? I understand you get better graphics and such, but the NGP is far better in that department.
It's like saying the PS3 would still be successful even if it didn't play Blu-rays. That's why it sold so many freaking systems! O_o
Posted: Apr 6th 2011 12:03AM Kyizen said
@BLipp18
I wanted to buy a 3DS but now i'm going to pass. I played with it for 5 minutes and got a headache and my eyes were killing me. Yes I could turn it off but then why am I paying 250 bucks? Drop the price to 199 or 179, I can get a psp now for 129 that has better specs.
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I wanted to buy a 3DS but now i'm going to pass. I played with it for 5 minutes and got a headache and my eyes were killing me. Yes I could turn it off but then why am I paying 250 bucks? Drop the price to 199 or 179, I can get a psp now for 129 that has better specs.
Posted: Apr 6th 2011 3:03AM Nolan North said
@Kyizen
PSP is actually a weaker system, it just had a better resolution due to having a larger screen, but the 3DS is far more powerful.
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PSP is actually a weaker system, it just had a better resolution due to having a larger screen, but the 3DS is far more powerful.
Posted: Apr 5th 2011 10:19PM dagamer34 said
Bleh, I almost got suckered into buying a 3DS as had a pre-order for 2 months, but I tried it out at a local Best Buy before launch and found it irritated the crap out of me. I'll stick to non-gimmicky gaming thank you very much.
In other news, would anyone like to buy a Wii?!?
In other news, would anyone like to buy a Wii?!?
Posted: Apr 5th 2011 11:25PM SushiGummy said
@dagamer34
How is the 3D on the 3DS 'gimmicky gaming?' You don't even need to use it. That's like hating a pocket knife for having a toothpick.
Plus, what makes you think people weren't irritated by televisions when they first came out?
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How is the 3D on the 3DS 'gimmicky gaming?' You don't even need to use it. That's like hating a pocket knife for having a toothpick.
Plus, what makes you think people weren't irritated by televisions when they first came out?
Posted: Apr 6th 2011 1:01AM mrantimatter said
@SushiGummy In most pocketknives, the toothpick doens't get top billing, and be the main difference between your pocketknife and others.
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Posted: Apr 5th 2011 10:20PM WiNGSPANTT from TopTierTacticsco said
While I didn't get headaches using the 3DS, I did feel it strained my eyes a lot. I would probably return it if this kind of thing happened constantly.
Posted: Apr 5th 2011 10:24PM Nolan North said
@WiNGSPANTT from TopTierTacticsco
As others have said...there is a 3D off button...
Must we access the parental controls so we can limit the amount of 3D you get to use?
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As others have said...there is a 3D off button...
Must we access the parental controls so we can limit the amount of 3D you get to use?
Posted: Apr 5th 2011 10:40PM irotmx said
@Nolan North Which makes the use of a 3d system useless, maybe the news was that they are trading it and not returning it, I see a lot of people having problems with it trading for a regular DS.
But having a 3DS with the 3D feature off, that' some good money wasting.
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But having a 3DS with the 3D feature off, that' some good money wasting.
Posted: Apr 5th 2011 10:45PM Nolan North said
@irotmx
Yes, because the system is just a 3D DS and nothing more, no better graphics, no gyroscope, no sound, no wireless features and the like, it's just the 3D...oh wait.
It's even been confirmed that there will be games made that won't utilize the 3D due to the gyroscope controls.
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Yes, because the system is just a 3D DS and nothing more, no better graphics, no gyroscope, no sound, no wireless features and the like, it's just the 3D...oh wait.
It's even been confirmed that there will be games made that won't utilize the 3D due to the gyroscope controls.
Posted: Apr 5th 2011 10:49PM WiNGSPANTT from TopTierTacticsco said
@Nolan North So Nolan, in your opinion, if a part of a product makes people physically ill, they should be happy with their purchase and just turn a feature off?
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Posted: Apr 5th 2011 10:59PM KaBob799 said
It's a system with a 3D screen, but the most exciting changes aren't the 3D so I'd say it's reasonable to just turn the 3D off if you can't view it.
I could care less about 3D myself. I just know the DS has had dozens of awesome games (more than I've been able to buy), so the additional processing power and control options are why I want a 3DS.
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I could care less about 3D myself. I just know the DS has had dozens of awesome games (more than I've been able to buy), so the additional processing power and control options are why I want a 3DS.
Posted: Apr 5th 2011 11:20PM Vcize said
@WiNGSPANTT from TopTierTacticsco
Ditto. I don't really know how to describe it. I tried it in BB and it was like I really had to focus for it to work, and as soon as I relaxed my eyes even a little bit everything got blurry or doubled.
I definitely couldn't have done it for extended periods of time, and I still haven't opened my preorder because of it.
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Ditto. I don't really know how to describe it. I tried it in BB and it was like I really had to focus for it to work, and as soon as I relaxed my eyes even a little bit everything got blurry or doubled.
I definitely couldn't have done it for extended periods of time, and I still haven't opened my preorder because of it.
Posted: Apr 5th 2011 11:25PM Nolan North said
@WiNGSPANTT from TopTierTacticsco
It's an optional part of a product that doesn't work with everything with it. Even though the launch games have 3D used, not all things are in 3D on them (for example, Super Street Fighter 4's intro and character videos). Though it is a main feature of the hardware, the feature is still VERY software based and is dependant on the software you buy for it. The PS3 has 3D support, yet I don't use it, because I don't have a 3DTV. Am I wasting my money because I'm not using this optional feature? No, in fact, I'm saving it.
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It's an optional part of a product that doesn't work with everything with it. Even though the launch games have 3D used, not all things are in 3D on them (for example, Super Street Fighter 4's intro and character videos). Though it is a main feature of the hardware, the feature is still VERY software based and is dependant on the software you buy for it. The PS3 has 3D support, yet I don't use it, because I don't have a 3DTV. Am I wasting my money because I'm not using this optional feature? No, in fact, I'm saving it.
Posted: Apr 5th 2011 11:27PM Nolan North said
@Vcize
The Sweet spot and what you have to focus on is also dependant on software. If you saw the demo at Best Buy, you most likely were looking at Pilot Wings, which has a small sweet spot and makes it a bit harder to focus. In that type of game, you have to focus on the center and adjust.
Play Super Street Fighter 4, or any of the system's built in software, and you'll see those to be easier to adjust. Play Madden and you'll never find a sweet spot.
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The Sweet spot and what you have to focus on is also dependant on software. If you saw the demo at Best Buy, you most likely were looking at Pilot Wings, which has a small sweet spot and makes it a bit harder to focus. In that type of game, you have to focus on the center and adjust.
Play Super Street Fighter 4, or any of the system's built in software, and you'll see those to be easier to adjust. Play Madden and you'll never find a sweet spot.
Posted: Apr 5th 2011 11:47PM hlarge4 said
@Nolan North
Pilotwings is very frustrating with 3D, I'll give you that. Almost canceled my pre-order with the way it made me feel. Glad I ddin't, because everyother game I've played has worked super. I cant play flying games anyway, they make me dizzy withut 3d... including the original pilotwings haha. But all good poins about the sweet spot.
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Pilotwings is very frustrating with 3D, I'll give you that. Almost canceled my pre-order with the way it made me feel. Glad I ddin't, because everyother game I've played has worked super. I cant play flying games anyway, they make me dizzy withut 3d... including the original pilotwings haha. But all good poins about the sweet spot.
Posted: Apr 6th 2011 12:39AM BananaBoat said
@Vcize - That's exactly the experience I had when I demoed it. Nothing I did in terms of focusing, or moving my head, made the 3D viewable to me. I tried everything, but it just made my eyes hurt more and more until I gave up. Maybe Pilotwings is the most difficult game to look at in 3D initially, but it really soured my opinion of the system (which is unfair, and I will buy it eventually, but it is what it is).
I think I've heard enough anecdotal evidence at this point (alongside my first hand experience) of the 3DS demoing poorly (especially with Pilotwings) to conclude that the 3DS just doesn't do well in a short demo setting.
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I think I've heard enough anecdotal evidence at this point (alongside my first hand experience) of the 3DS demoing poorly (especially with Pilotwings) to conclude that the 3DS just doesn't do well in a short demo setting.
Posted: Apr 6th 2011 1:47PM BananaBoat said
@jph89 -I was modulating the 3D slider all over the place. At just barely 3D, the blurring did get lesser, but it wasn't perfect.
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Posted: Apr 5th 2011 10:22PM gamerso1990 said
People would just jump to any chance to bitch won't they?
Posted: Apr 5th 2011 10:26PM MLC said
I finally got to try out 1 @ Best Buy. I thought it was cool but i like to game for long periods of time and the 3DS isn't meant for that.
I do wanna see how MGS3 looks when it releases. Can't wait.
I do wanna see how MGS3 looks when it releases. Can't wait.
Posted: Apr 5th 2011 10:32PM MEMgrizzlies7 said
I really want to know where this 3DS hate train came from. It seems like now people will just make up reasons to hate the thing.
Posted: Apr 5th 2011 11:49PM Vegeta has a ps3 said
@MEMgrizzlies7
It's pretty much the 3d. There are people out their with an almost irrational hatred for anything that's 3d.
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It's pretty much the 3d. There are people out their with an almost irrational hatred for anything that's 3d.
Posted: Apr 5th 2011 10:34PM TheRepublic said
Hmmm...the headache story won't work any more?
*Crosses off list*
Guess I will have to say the 3DS gives me diarrhea....maybe that will work....
*Crosses off list*
Guess I will have to say the 3DS gives me diarrhea....maybe that will work....
Posted: Apr 5th 2011 11:31PM (Unverified) said
@TheRepublic
nO!..yOU SHOULD SAY..please give me a free 3DS..and I promise i WONT FEEL HEADACHE anymore..
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nO!..yOU SHOULD SAY..please give me a free 3DS..and I promise i WONT FEEL HEADACHE anymore..
Posted: Apr 5th 2011 10:39PM (Unverified) said
3D Make u headache
2D Make u a bit headache
1D Make u less headache
Go and see a doctor.You have a EYE Problem..maybe its gen or you playing long hours that your eyes are burn
2D Make u a bit headache
1D Make u less headache
Go and see a doctor.You have a EYE Problem..maybe its gen or you playing long hours that your eyes are burn
Posted: Apr 6th 2011 2:00AM yoshi95 said
How is it money wasting to turn off a feature you don't even like? Do you HAVE to play with the 3D on to get value for your money? You can still play all the games, and use features like SpotPasd, the eShop, control games with the Circle Pad etc. 3D is not the most important thing, just a fun graphical effect, that adds more to what's already awesome. Sadly, some people can't use this, but the console is still pretty awesome.
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Posted: Apr 5th 2011 10:44PM Nolan North said
Yes, because the system is just a 3D DS and nothing more, no better graphics, no gyroscope, no sound, no wireless features and the like, it's just the 3D...oh wait.
It's even been confirmed that there will be games made that won't utilize the 3D due to the gyroscope controls.
It's even been confirmed that there will be games made that won't utilize the 3D due to the gyroscope controls.
Posted: Apr 6th 2011 12:40AM Nolan North said
@Theneverendingsoda
Hmmm...GBA was past Super Nintendo level, and the DS was past N64 level, and the 3DS is past Wii level, close to Xbox 360 (and skipping the Gamecube level)...and you say the difference is nowhere as large? Do you have eyes?
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Hmmm...GBA was past Super Nintendo level, and the DS was past N64 level, and the 3DS is past Wii level, close to Xbox 360 (and skipping the Gamecube level)...and you say the difference is nowhere as large? Do you have eyes?
Posted: Apr 6th 2011 12:49AM Nolan North said
@Theneverendingsoda
Also
Dementium 2 (DS)
http://dsmedia.ign.com/ds/image/article/105/1059410/dementium-ii-20100108040735011.jpg
Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D (3DS)
http://dsmedia.ign.com/ds/image/article/113/1139649/resident-evil-the-mercenaries-3d-20101210004936396_640w.jpg
Very fair comparison considering Dementium 2 is among the best looking (if not THE best looking) DS games.
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Also
Dementium 2 (DS)
http://dsmedia.ign.com/ds/image/article/105/1059410/dementium-ii-20100108040735011.jpg
Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D (3DS)
http://dsmedia.ign.com/ds/image/article/113/1139649/resident-evil-the-mercenaries-3d-20101210004936396_640w.jpg
Very fair comparison considering Dementium 2 is among the best looking (if not THE best looking) DS games.
Posted: Apr 6th 2011 12:51AM Nolan North said
@Nolan North
And a comparison of two similar games
Nintendogs:
http://img.qj.net/uploads/articles_module/14631/nintendogs.jpg
Nintendogs + Cats:
http://www.thetanooki.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/NintendawgsCats2.jpg
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And a comparison of two similar games
Nintendogs:
http://img.qj.net/uploads/articles_module/14631/nintendogs.jpg
Nintendogs + Cats:
http://www.thetanooki.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/NintendawgsCats2.jpg
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