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So, what's your latest video game purchase?
Topic Started: Oct 13 2005, 07:02 PM (31,355 Views)
Hyper Metal Sonic
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Just out of curiosity, those who got the XL. Did you purchase it at gamestop?

And if so, did you get either Pilotwings or Steel Diver for free? Supposedly you're supposed to get a copy with each 3DS XL purchase, but many gamestops aren't telling their customers this.

Apparently, if you bought the console but didn't get the game you can take your receipt back and get one.

If that's the case with anyone, I'd obviously call ahead for all the details, but just wanted to give everyone the heads up.
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Super Bermuda
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I never heard of that deal. I got mine at Target, plus I already have those games, so it doesn't affect me much. I would recommend Pilotwings over Steel Diver, but either is good for free.
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Got mine at best buy. Wanted the points on my gamer rewards.
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Aug 20 2012, 06:33 PM
Just out of curiosity, those who got the XL. Did you purchase it at gamestop?

And if so, did you get either Pilotwings or Steel Diver for free? Supposedly you're supposed to get a copy with each 3DS XL purchase, but many gamestops aren't telling their customers this.

Apparently, if you bought the console but didn't get the game you can take your receipt back and get one.

If that's the case with anyone, I'd obviously call ahead for all the details, but just wanted to give everyone the heads up.
Wow, thanks for sharing this! I did get the 3DS XL at GameStop (pre-ordered) and didn't get a free game. I knew nothing about it. I'm gonna take them my receipt and see what happens.

But yeah I did get the red 3DS XL and it's great! Although the transfer took a while, i was cery pleased with how everything transfered over and nothing was lost! I'm really looking forward to trying some DS games to see how they look and other 3DS games, VC, and download games as well. You guys were mentioning 1:1 for DS games: is there something you have to press and hold when starting the game? (it probably says this in the manual or something). Also, I've started NSMB2 after downloading it, but haven't made it far yet. I found my way to the first warp cannon stage and man it's crazy! Haven't cleared that one yet.

And Adrik... I thought you said you got a 32GB SD card recently? How could space be an issue with that? Is your 3DS your primary on-the-go music player?
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To play 1:1 games, you need to hold down start and select when you start up the game.
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Aug 21 2012, 06:48 AM
Hyper Metal Sonic
Aug 20 2012, 06:33 PM
Just out of curiosity, those who got the XL. Did you purchase it at gamestop?

And if so, did you get either Pilotwings or Steel Diver for free? Supposedly you're supposed to get a copy with each 3DS XL purchase, but many gamestops aren't telling their customers this.

Apparently, if you bought the console but didn't get the game you can take your receipt back and get one.

If that's the case with anyone, I'd obviously call ahead for all the details, but just wanted to give everyone the heads up.
Wow, thanks for sharing this! I did get the 3DS XL at GameStop (pre-ordered) and didn't get a free game. I knew nothing about it. I'm gonna take them my receipt and see what happens.

But yeah I did get the red 3DS XL and it's great! Although the transfer took a while, i was cery pleased with how everything transfered over and nothing was lost! I'm really looking forward to trying some DS games to see how they look and other 3DS games, VC, and download games as well. You guys were mentioning 1:1 for DS games: is there something you have to press and hold when starting the game? (it probably says this in the manual or something). Also, I've started NSMB2 after downloading it, but haven't made it far yet. I found my way to the first warp cannon stage and man it's crazy! Haven't cleared that one yet.

And Adrik... I thought you said you got a 32GB SD card recently? How could space be an issue with that? Is your 3DS your primary on-the-go music player?
Glad it was helpful to someone! Hopefully they don't give you any grief.

Dunno why they're not telling people, maybe many employees don't even know about it :P or they're trying to save a couple bucks by not giving away the game.

But I'm glad the transfer was smooth and simple. How long did it take?

I'm sure you had a fair bit of data to transfer (I know I will to when the time comes xD).
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Aug 21 2012, 11:01 AM
CHAOSGAMMA
Aug 21 2012, 06:48 AM
Hyper Metal Sonic
Aug 20 2012, 06:33 PM
Just out of curiosity, those who got the XL. Did you purchase it at gamestop?

And if so, did you get either Pilotwings or Steel Diver for free? Supposedly you're supposed to get a copy with each 3DS XL purchase, but many gamestops aren't telling their customers this.

Apparently, if you bought the console but didn't get the game you can take your receipt back and get one.

If that's the case with anyone, I'd obviously call ahead for all the details, but just wanted to give everyone the heads up.
Wow, thanks for sharing this! I did get the 3DS XL at GameStop (pre-ordered) and didn't get a free game. I knew nothing about it. I'm gonna take them my receipt and see what happens.

But yeah I did get the red 3DS XL and it's great! Although the transfer took a while, i was cery pleased with how everything transfered over and nothing was lost! I'm really looking forward to trying some DS games to see how they look and other 3DS games, VC, and download games as well. You guys were mentioning 1:1 for DS games: is there something you have to press and hold when starting the game? (it probably says this in the manual or something). Also, I've started NSMB2 after downloading it, but haven't made it far yet. I found my way to the first warp cannon stage and man it's crazy! Haven't cleared that one yet.

And Adrik... I thought you said you got a 32GB SD card recently? How could space be an issue with that? Is your 3DS your primary on-the-go music player?
Glad it was helpful to someone! Hopefully they don't give you any grief.

Dunno why they're not telling people, maybe many employees don't even know about it :P or they're trying to save a couple bucks by not giving away the game.

But I'm glad the transfer was smooth and simple. How long did it take?

I'm sure you had a fair bit of data to transfer (I know I will to when the time comes xD).
Yeah maybe GameStop told their employees not to give the free game if the customer doesn't ask :p I'll let you know how it goes.

I didn't really time the transfer, but it took longer than downloading Mario. Somewhere between 20 and 30 minutes I guess. And it will take longer if you have more DSiWare games; I only had 7 of those to transfer.

Also, thanks Bermuda. I figured it'd be the same as the strange zoom size for DS games on regular 3DS, but forgot what that was.
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Aug 21 2012, 06:48 AM
Hyper Metal Sonic
Aug 20 2012, 06:33 PM
Just out of curiosity, those who got the XL. Did you purchase it at gamestop?

And if so, did you get either Pilotwings or Steel Diver for free? Supposedly you're supposed to get a copy with each 3DS XL purchase, but many gamestops aren't telling their customers this.

Apparently, if you bought the console but didn't get the game you can take your receipt back and get one.

If that's the case with anyone, I'd obviously call ahead for all the details, but just wanted to give everyone the heads up.
Wow, thanks for sharing this! I did get the 3DS XL at GameStop (pre-ordered) and didn't get a free game. I knew nothing about it. I'm gonna take them my receipt and see what happens.

But yeah I did get the red 3DS XL and it's great! Although the transfer took a while, i was cery pleased with how everything transfered over and nothing was lost! I'm really looking forward to trying some DS games to see how they look and other 3DS games, VC, and download games as well. You guys were mentioning 1:1 for DS games: is there something you have to press and hold when starting the game? (it probably says this in the manual or something). Also, I've started NSMB2 after downloading it, but haven't made it far yet. I found my way to the first warp cannon stage and man it's crazy! Haven't cleared that one yet.

And Adrik... I thought you said you got a 32GB SD card recently? How could space be an issue with that? Is your 3DS your primary on-the-go music player?
Nope, I was planning on it but ended up getting an 8GB one I found on sale. XD Still a step up from the 4GB one I was using. I want to get a 32GB card and NSMB2 soon, but it's gonna be a while.
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CHAOSGAMMA
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@Adrik: Oh, I see. Well the 8GB card should hold you over for a while :).

I took my receipt back to GameStop and got a free copy of Steel Diver, no problem. I already have PilotWings, so this was the obvious choice (the only other choice).

Also, I tried out some DS, VCH, and DSiWare games on my new XL and they all look great! I love the visual upgrade. 3D videos (that is the upcoming game previews) and NSMB2 look really great too!

Another thing I wanted to share is what I did with my original 3DS: after transferring, I wrapped it up in its box and gave it to my wife as a surprise gift along with a 3DS Prepaid Card. She was very happy and dove right into it and set everything up :). I hope she keeps using it and finds some new games she likes.
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That sounds nice! Plan on playing any multiplayer games together?
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