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So...Can anyone find a New 3DS XL right now? It seems sold out everywhere
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exmachina64
Banned
I really don't understand Nintendo's mindset. Mainstream consumers aren't sitting at their PCs talking about supply shortages like GAF. They move on and buy something else and forget about Nintendo's products.
It's not a problem with their manufacturer.
SystemUser
Member
The title is misleading. They aren't sold out there are link in the thread with stores that have them in stock. Major retailers like Best Buy and Toys R Us still have them on their website. Also there are probably some smaller retailers that have them too. Basically Gamestop is fully sold out, but all other retailers seem to either have them online, or brick and mortar or both.
February NPD will be interesting....
We are proud to announce that the [Xbox One/PS4] is the best selling non handheld of the month of February
People will always buy upgrades, especially when the upgrades are noticeable.
LiveFromKyoto
Member
Tron#1 said:
I might've thought that, but after having tried it, the upgrade is legit. It's what the system ideally should have been from the start.
Coffee Dog
Banned
It's a really good upgrade from the OG. I don't think it's worth it if you enjoy the XL, though.
SuperStiltzkin
Member
Best Buys and Gamestops throughout the greater Chicago area are all out. My nearby Target said to come in tomorrow morning and they should have some.
Kacho
Member
BigBadGiantHand
Member
It is when your XL's circle pad is broken. If it wasn't for that I never would have considered upgrading. However, I've been playing around with all day, and both the steady 3D and c-stick are fantastic, much better than I expected. Its a pretty good upgrade overall. Now I just hope there a few good exclusives that take advantage of the added muscle.
There are plenty of companies that have been around for over a century that still have issues with new launches. Increasing production is really not that simple. You have to bring in new employees who are completely inexperienced and make more mistakes. If you're already maxed out tooling/machine wise you'll have to bring in more of that. None of this stuff is plug in and go, either. Then there's that actual matter of predicting product volumes. Nintendo can lose a lot of money if they're too far off either way.
The point is, even if you've done it a million times, product launches are not simple and there's always shit that goes wrong in unexpected ways.
That may be true but shit still happens no matter how prepared you are. Projecting volumes isn't exactly a science. Issues are popping up all the way through ramp up. Sometimes things happen that simply can't be completely addressed and considerable production time is lost.
thisisvlad
Member
I think there's a clear opportunity to optimize Nintendo's supply chain.
My question when talking about Nintendo shortages, as always, is 2-fold:
- Did the retail partner misread demand and thus ordered fewer units than truly needed?
or
- Is Nintendo's order fulfillment process sub-optimal and thus cannot produce & ship orders to meet the needs of the market?
My assumption is that it's probably a bit of both.
My question when talking about Nintendo shortages, as always, is 2-fold:
- Did the retail partner misread demand and thus ordered fewer units than truly needed?
or
- Is Nintendo's order fulfillment process sub-optimal and thus cannot produce & ship orders to meet the needs of the market?
My assumption is that it's probably a bit of both.
RadioJoNES64
Banned
Do you guys think there will be plenty in stock in the coming weeks? Or is Nintendo of America's expectations for this product just really low. I mean come on, we didn't even get the normal model
……forgetit
Member
Sorry but when was the last console launch that you could go in the next day and just buy one? This shot wouldn't fly with anyone else so why exactly are we giving Nintendo grief about it specifically?
CharminUltra
Member
No idea what you're talking about. I found a Majora's Mask-themed one waiting for me at home after work ;P
Seriously, though. I know at least two people who skipped work in order to drive around searching. No idea if they found anything yet. Nintendo pls
Seriously, though. I know at least two people who skipped work in order to drive around searching. No idea if they found anything yet. Nintendo pls
GodParticle
Member
I was gonna dump my old xl at gamestop for the trade-in, but doubt they'll have any before the offer expires. Probably for the best since I don't really play the thing very often anyway
bishopcruz
Member
Looking at the number of cancelled orders from both Best Buy and Target, I am going with number 2. I'm still salty as hell about my cancelled MM LE, I ordered it immediately, paid for it, and it still got cancelled. This is on Nintendo.
pete_clarf
Member
During lunch today, I went to Target, Best Buy, Gamestop and two local stores. I was looking for a Majora's Mask 3DS. ALL FIVE OF THEM had the new 3DS in stock. Both had red and black.
After work... so 6:00 PM now, I went back to the Best Buy to see if, by chance, they got an afternoon shipment. They didn't, but they still had both red and black systems in stock. Where does everyone in this thread live??? Is it really that difficult to find these?
After work... so 6:00 PM now, I went back to the Best Buy to see if, by chance, they got an afternoon shipment. They didn't, but they still had both red and black systems in stock. Where does everyone in this thread live??? Is it really that difficult to find these?
SystemUser
Member
……forgetit
Member
The people getting the limited editions are the exceptions, not the rule. Most apparently picked them up when the stores opened. I doubt you'll just find one on a shelf any time soon.
Edit for clarification: it'd basically impossible to find a limited edition on a shelf now.
I live in Chicago, and I couldn't find one anywhere that I could get to easily with public transit.
Trevelyan9999
Banned
The upgrade is a lot bigger in my eyes than the DSi vs DS Lite. The 3DS effect is nearly perfect now and makes the system do what it was supposed to since the beginning, so now it not only has an amazing line up of great games, it has the 3D effect that works great too......not to mention the added buttons and c-stick.
TheDarkStark
Member
I never played with 3D enabled for more than 5 minutes, it was a completely useless feature to me, because it didn't work properly.
The New system completely changes all that, I just played Majora's Mask for 4 hours straight, with 3D on the whole time, it works so well, I almost forgot that it was on.
And that's not even the real reason I upgraded, I wanted the analog nub/c-stick, and the faster processor. The enhanced 3D effect is just icing on the cake.
The New system completely changes all that, I just played Majora's Mask for 4 hours straight, with 3D on the whole time, it works so well, I almost forgot that it was on.
And that's not even the real reason I upgraded, I wanted the analog nub/c-stick, and the faster processor. The enhanced 3D effect is just icing on the cake.
The Shogun
Banned
Yup it was me.
SimpleCRIPPLE
Member
Just hit a Toys R Us to pick up Toon Link and noticed they had 4 Reds and 2 Blacks. One of the black models was sold on my way out though. Doubt they'll make it past lunch time tomorrow.
Mr_L
Member
It would be strange to me if it were an issue of demand because in my mind I see the majority of N3DS XL buyers being enthusiasts as from GAF, looking to upgrade. I could be totally off-base, but I don't see it as this huge demand to meet. But when I see people already claiming that stores are cleaned out on launch of a standard console model, albeit new, I tend to fall on supply being the issue. But again, I could be totally wrong based on my own observations and perspective. I just think it's odd.
The Technomancer
card-carrying scientician
Goddamnit I wasnt going to buy one and then my L button goes and breaks on my, rendering Monster Hunter unplayable, and now I have to find one
MikeE21286
Member
I think it's easy to see that what is in play here are a couple factors
- Nintendo's focus on maximizing profit through their supply chain by minimizing excess stock is showing
- Nintendo's relationship with retail is not what it was during the DS and Wii generations so I can imagine orders from retail were not that large
- And maybe there's a little bit of Nintendo going back to creating demand by slightly artificially creating a supply constraint
- Nintendo's focus on maximizing profit through their supply chain by minimizing excess stock is showing
- Nintendo's relationship with retail is not what it was during the DS and Wii generations so I can imagine orders from retail were not that large
- And maybe there's a little bit of Nintendo going back to creating demand by slightly artificially creating a supply constraint
The Technomancer
card-carrying scientician
I mean fucking christ
dragonyeuw
Member
Sigh.... I sold off some older games recently and have $400 sitting in my pocket right now that has both the LE MM3D console and LE MM3D game name on it. In fact whatever is leftover would probably go towards MH4U and a few amiibos....
I've never seen a company make it so hard to spend money on their products without jumping through flaming hoops as Nintendo of recent times.
I've never seen a company make it so hard to spend money on their products without jumping through flaming hoops as Nintendo of recent times.
The Technomancer
card-carrying scientician
Target: out
Gamestop: out
Bestbuy: out
Amazon doesn't even have it listed for some reason
What the fuck is this?
Gamestop: out
Bestbuy: out
Amazon doesn't even have it listed for some reason
What the fuck is this?
Ulysses 31
Gold Member
Isn't that stuff covered under warrenty? You're actually going to buy another new 3ds?
The Technomancer
card-carrying scientician
Its the Ocarina of Time special edition from like three plus years ago, I don't think its under warranty anymore
Ulysses 31
Gold Member
Misread, thought you were playing on a n3DS already. Anyway MH4U plays better on the n3DS so it's actually better for you in the end. >.>
MikeE21286
Member
Just some advice I wouldn't hang my hat on Amazon having it. They have a strained relationship with Nintendo and are hit or miss for sticking their hardware
orthodoxy1095
Banned
Are most of you having problems in big or small cities?
The Technomancer
card-carrying scientician
Big cities. I'm in Minneapolis for crying out loud. What, did they ship the entire city 20 units?
Nuts.Pistachio_Nuts!
Member
Hey if anyone needs a new 3ds in philadelphia , bridesburg target has 3 red and 2 black ones in stock. That was this morning at opening though. Can call and ask ahead of time.
The Technomancer
card-carrying scientician
I am seriously trying to call Nintendo to file a complaint, but I can't get through their goddamn phone system to an actual person
DoktorEvil
Banned
I didn't have a problem because I pre-ordered it.
Nintendo is doing this thing where they run limited supply of their items so that demand jumps up. It's very similar to how Apple operates.
They wait to issue orders when demand hits a certain point.
Nintendo is doing this thing where they run limited supply of their items so that demand jumps up. It's very similar to how Apple operates.
They wait to issue orders when demand hits a certain point.
dragonyeuw
Member
Amazon hasn't directly sold Nintendo hardware since the OG 3ds launch, due to some fallout over packaging, the screen scratching issue I believe. This includes the wii U, whatever the issue is I wish both sides would get over it and move forward.
orthodoxy1095
Banned
Interesting. I'm in a city of about 130,00, so I'm going to go out and see what's around. Weird that there's nothing in stock in a town that big.
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