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New Nintendo 3DS XL $178, New 3DS $148.01 - Harvey Norman

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New Nintendo 3DS XL $178, New 3DS $148.01 - Harvey Norman
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justtoreply on 10/01/2016 - 19:58 files.ozbargain.com.au (5690 clicks)
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Cheapest price ever (previous best for an XL was Target - $183.20 during ebay 20% off, excluding cashrewards).

Keep in mind that Target ebay no longer has the XL. And that cashback websites seem to be 2% now. So this is the best you could hope for unless Nintendo officially drops the RRP.

Limited stock. One XL available at Innaloo. Two regular size. I appreciate that is less than the minimum for ozbargain, but obviously there's going to be stock in other stores. So, call your local store to ask.

No brodening! Share the love!

Possibly other deals, eg: Polar FT7 $78

PS: lol at the extra 1c on the regular size ;)

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  • Brett308 on 10/01/2016 - 20:02
    +3

    If someone buys the new 3ds xl could they post up what firmware it is please.

    I bought a second hand one from ebay for my girlfriend for xmas but the 3d is broken, i need to get a new one but still want to put CFW on it.

    • gottacatchemall on 10/01/2016 - 20:14
      +5

      You can downgrade now. I've got a rxtools emunand set up on my New 3DS XL. Have also managed to play a snes, gba, nes, genesis, ps1 etc through Retroarch.

      • shmoney on 10/01/2016 - 20:18

        Can you downgrade below the factory firmware?

        • nick nick on 10/01/2016 - 23:35

          He just said you can.

        • shmoney on 11/01/2016 - 00:35
          +1

          @nick nick: Ah alright, just making sure because from my experience you couldn't downgrade PSP's and PS3's below their factory firmwares.

        • nick nick on 11/01/2016 - 02:40

          @bobmorris5632: You can downgrade some PS3's firmware AFAIK

        • scud70 on 11/01/2016 - 08:19
          +1

          @bobmorris5632: yeh depends on the model of PS3 , older ones you could downgrade with EPROMs etc very messy stuff… I got your question 😊

      • Magical Sound Shower on 10/01/2016 - 20:19

        Oh cool! Is that from any version?

        • jupy on 10/01/2016 - 21:24
          +3

          Works on 10.3.0-28 which is the latest firmware right now :)

      • Seepy on 10/01/2016 - 23:32
        +2

        Keep in mind that you can only install 9.5 emuNAND on the new 3DS consoles. If attempting to downgrade on the new 3DS, many people suggest waiting for the KTM (kernel time machine) method to avoid complications with soft bricking. Doesn't seem to be an issue on the old 3DS though.

    • Magical Sound Shower on 10/01/2016 - 20:19

      What's the best firmware to look out for, or doesn't matter it matter too much?

      • SnowDragon on 10/01/2016 - 21:38
        +3

        Before these exploits came out (a few weeks ago) between 4.0 and 4.5 were for the Gateway card.

        Since every firmware is exploitable, even if you get a 10.3.0 3DS (which you probably wouldn't since they sit on the shelf for a while), the 3DS can be downgraded to 9.2.

        9.2 allows for most of the homebrew applications AFAIK. I haven't touched my 3ds in a while. Just trying to stay in the loop :)

        • Duoka on 10/01/2016 - 22:27

          Do you need to buy an extra hardware to install CFW? I only need the region unlock features.

        • SnowDragon on 10/01/2016 - 23:01
          +7

          @Duoka:

          Previously you needed a Gateway card (similar to what a Pandora Battery was to a PSP). Now all you need is an SD card and time to kill.

          Here's all you need to know: https://www.reddit.com/r/3dshacks/comments/3ztqqv/all_you_ne…

        • Duoka on 10/01/2016 - 23:13

          @SnowDragon: Thanks, time to play my NTSC SMT 4

        • supitysup on 11/01/2016 - 09:19

          @SnowDragon: top link dude - thanks for that.

        • ProjectZero on 11/01/2016 - 10:04

          Does CFWs offer gameshark features? That's pretty much all I want for my 3ds, getting bored of grinding in games lol.

        • SnowDragon on 11/01/2016 - 11:09

          @ProjectZero:

          Some research suggests yes. I know the Gateway card now does support cheats and such, so I'd assume that CFW achievs the same thing.

          Sorry, I can't really help you in that regard.

        • ProjectZero on 11/01/2016 - 12:17

          @SnowDragon: No problems, I couldn't really find whether it supported gameshark so I just wanted to see if you knew.

  • watty on 10/01/2016 - 20:11
    +3

    I'm a vita for life gamer but $178 for the new XL is real tempting!

    • gottacatchemall on 10/01/2016 - 20:15

      I love my vita but the homebrew scene is so far behind the 3ds which has had so much progress over the last year. Wish better emulators were available under rejuvenate that took advantage of the vitas power like n64.

    • [Deactivated] on 10/01/2016 - 21:33

      Same. Very tempted by this despite me having an absurdly long backlog to get through on Vita.

    • Mixhael on 11/01/2016 - 06:18
      +1

      I have both (Vita first), and I don't regret it. There's just completely different types of games on each platform, in many ways they're not competing with each other but fulfilling different roles.

      • watty on 11/01/2016 - 08:32
        +1

        I'm just concerned about my backlog of vita games. Add 3ds to the list and I think it will end up like my steam library!

        • [Deactivated] on 11/01/2016 - 08:43
          +2

          Owned both since launch. I doubt you could get a bigger backlog than mine lol.

        • supnigs super skids on 11/01/2016 - 12:59

          @Where's_That_Cake: I bet my backlog is larger than your one haha

        • [Deactivated] on 11/01/2016 - 13:46

          @supnigs: I don't know about that lol. I can't fit my backlog onto my two 64gb cards, then there's around 30 of my 50 retail games (this is only for the Vita!)

        • supnigs super skids on 11/01/2016 - 14:39
          +1

          @Where's_That_Cake: oh! Your vita collection is about the same as mine :) I can tell you we own more of a collection than EB

        • gottacatchemall on 11/01/2016 - 16:06
          +1

          My grandma has more of a collection than eb and she doesn't even own a vita.

    • chingy213 on 12/01/2016 - 18:23

      get both bro, like me :D

  • SwedishChef on 10/01/2016 - 20:22
    +1

    Gonna see if my local EB will price match.

  • Vulvasaur on 10/01/2016 - 20:36

    Damn that is cheap. Now is the absolute perfect time to buy too, with the recent advances in CFW.

  • lgacb08 on 10/01/2016 - 20:52
    +6

    Don't get over excited, HN pricing is store dependent, especially if it's not advertised. So don't be disappointed if your local store refuse to honour it.

    • unity1 on 10/01/2016 - 20:55
      +1

      I have never seen these at any of my surrounding HN stores

  • Garagesale on 10/01/2016 - 21:05

    its hardly normal so dont get too excited.
    their listed stock levels are a joke so online orders of low stock are unlikely to arrive.
    call store to check stock

    • NickosFoivos on 10/01/2016 - 23:09

      Complain to them and they will bring. Complain thru threir website or facebook page.

  • J6 on 10/01/2016 - 21:22

    Hope there are heaps but my locals don't have 3ds's

  • SnowDragon on 10/01/2016 - 21:35
    +2

    All 3DS firmware is currently exploitable by CFW, which means you can run homebrew apps.

    If you haven't got a 3DS already, now is the time!

    • Hornpub on 10/01/2016 - 22:46

      got 2, and downgrade both to 9.2 and have everything installed and gw card! awesome good summer time!!

      • tyler.durden on 11/01/2016 - 11:12

        do we need to buy gateway card?
        and where did u get it?

        • Brett308 on 11/01/2016 - 11:28

          if you can go down to FW 9.2 you don't need to buy anything but a bigger sd card. I got a 32gb and it seems like enough. all it takes is time to learn how.

  • Prothean on 10/01/2016 - 21:36
    +1

    2%

  • JediJan on 10/01/2016 - 21:42
    +1

    Great prices. On par with using the code for the 2DS ($129) from Target (Click & Collect or free delivery) that tightarse provided on Friday.

    Son has a 3DS already (that I paid much, much more for a few years ago), so I don't believe I should invest in another though. This Nintendo stuff is quite tough and durable; he has retained all these "Game Boy" units and games from way back.

  • Joz2988 on 10/01/2016 - 21:44
    +1

    Whats the next best price for the 3DSXL? No harvey normans near me :(
    I talked myself out of getting one a while ago as running old emulators wasn't easy, but if its easier now then I might just have to get one.

    • Joz2988 on 11/01/2016 - 10:49
      +3

      Big W - $250 link
      EB - $249 link
      JB - $244 link
      Target - NA
      Dick Smiths - Hahahaha
      Ebay - $240 link
      OzGameShop - $242 link

      Anywhere else sell them?

      • tianyujojo on 11/01/2016 - 11:16
        +7

        Dick Smiths - Hahahaha

  • jackau on 10/01/2016 - 21:49

    I brought it during mid year target special roughly the same price 2015, great 3d system but very limited games :( only game finished: fire emblem…
    I expect that sequel to cost about the same as the console…

  • Hornpub on 10/01/2016 - 22:45

    as 10.3 version . it is downgradeble and crack able. get it now guys!!!!!pm me if you dont know how to crack!!

    • Bubbleshark on 12/01/2016 - 18:14

      Just got one, if you could advice where to look at or what would be needed to start, it'd be great!

      Thanks :)

  • [Deactivated] on 10/01/2016 - 22:52
    +5

    And that ebay has neutered cashrewards to 1%.

    eBay didn't neuter anyone. Cashrewards voluntarily decided to lower their rebate to 1%, but were then forced to increase it to 2% - possibly due to the backlash on this website.

    No other cashback website changed their rebates in relation to eBay.

    PricePal is offering all consumers a flat 2% rebate on eBay purchases, proving that CR took everybody for a ride, blatantly pointing the finger at eBay instead.

    http://pricepal.com.au/eBay-Australia

    [Deactivated] on 10/01/2016 - 22:52 (Collapsed - Offtopic. Show)
    • justtoreply on 10/01/2016 - 23:20
      +1

      Thanks for the info. Post updated so that I'm not spreading lies.

  • Hornpub on 10/01/2016 - 22:55
    +2

    next Tuesday gonna have Nintendo server maintained, which usually means an update is taking place. if 10.4 get released, it is going to be hard to crack. so get it and intall hbl before next tuesday !

    • Bubbleshark on 12/01/2016 - 18:16

      You think i should keep my low firmware and not update?

      • Hornpub on 13/01/2016 - 05:34

        low is better, but as if right now, all version is crackable. and once cracked, you are free forever~

        • Joz2988 on 13/01/2016 - 09:56

          Whats the ideal firmware number at the mo? I read that 9.2 is the best but others say 10.3.0 is hackable via the web browser hack.
          I got one from EB and its got 9.0.

        • Hornpub on 14/01/2016 - 18:34
          +1

          @irishjoe: lucky you. just to ahead install cfw and you are good to go !!remeber get a 4bg> tf card! class10 minimum

        • Joz2988 on 14/01/2016 - 21:06

          @Hornpub: I put a 64gb in there, one of the really quick ones too. :)

  • bargainatoraah on 10/01/2016 - 23:49
    -2

    Ebay cashrewards has not been neutered

  • Donatello on 11/01/2016 - 00:24
    +2

    Good old Harvey Norman. Jacking up the price on the N3DS XL to $298 when the RRP is $249.95. LOL

  • Duoka on 11/01/2016 - 00:27

    To anyone upgrading from old 3ds to New 3ds, is it worth it? How is the 3d eye tracking?

    • wtfnodeal on 11/01/2016 - 00:55

      Good if you like 3d.

    • Donatello on 11/01/2016 - 01:00

      All signs point to Yes.

    • JediJan on 11/01/2016 - 02:11

      Hmm; I had assumed that there was only one 3DS (apart from the XL). May need to reconsider.

    • Morien on 11/01/2016 - 02:52

      I turned the 3d off on the old 3ds pretty much straight away. Too much of a PIA. On the new it can stay unless it causes game stutters. Really works great!

      Also, some games either have extras if played on new (like Majora's Mask), or are just exclusive to new (like Xenoblade).

    • wwwsam on 11/01/2016 - 08:51
      +1

      The 3D on the old one i found only works at certain angles (or "stutters" as you turn). Pretty much turned it off straight away.

      The 3D on the new one is smooth throughout the angles it works at. Only loses tracking at the extreme angles or if you hold the 3DS too far.
      The new one I was able to leave the slider around halfway.

      If you're into 3D effect, get it. It's a serious improvement.
      Otherwise no reason to get it unless you want to play n3DS games only

      • RocketSwitch on 11/01/2016 - 11:19

        It loads games much faster than the old, just turn on Smash for example. It's 10 seconds faster to boot.

    • RocketSwitch on 11/01/2016 - 11:21

      It's an upgrade in every way to the old 3DS, so yes.

    • supnigs super skids on 11/01/2016 - 14:41

      Good update where 3d is actually working as you would expect

  • garage sale on 11/01/2016 - 08:45

    With christmas urgency finished you would think Nintendo wants to move as many units as possible…..thought they would be sending pallets of these to retailers .

  • iMagoo on 11/01/2016 - 09:59

    I'm gonna be really lazy and ask the question: Anyone know stock levels around Adelaide?

    • v00d00 AU on 11/01/2016 - 11:46

      Im curious on this as well.

    • v00d00 AU on 11/01/2016 - 14:52

      You didnt happen to be the other ozbargainer who purchased a Metallic Blue from the Woodville HN?

      • iMagoo on 11/01/2016 - 21:59

        I was stuck at work all day, so it wasn't me! How many did they have left? lol

        • v00d00 AU on 11/01/2016 - 22:09

          30 minutes before me someone else grabbed the last blue. I grabbed a Black XL, not sure many many were left but they are honouring the discount.

  • CharcoaI on 11/01/2016 - 10:07

    Nothing Nintendo at all in Bundall, QLD (Gold Coast)

  • CharcoaI on 11/01/2016 - 10:26
    +5

    But, I did get JB Hi-Fi in Bundall to price match :)

    http://m.imgur.com/oOY08zT

    • Bubbleshark on 11/01/2016 - 10:39
      +3

      I called all the HN around brisbane, no luck, they can't price match their own stores unless it's online. What did you provide for the price match?

      PS: Lucky bugger ;)

      • CharcoaI on 11/01/2016 - 11:49

        I was just really lucky
        I showed them the photo the OP provided; they were happy enough to price match

        • justtoreply on 11/01/2016 - 12:37
          -3

          Put up the receipt so that the deal can spread!

        • Bubbleshark on 11/01/2016 - 16:58

          Tried jbhifi gympie road and chermside … No luck

        • tyler.durden on 11/01/2016 - 17:05
          +1

          @justtoreply:

          Most stores would just not accept this..
          and would actually check the HN website

        • CharcoaI on 11/01/2016 - 17:57

          @justtoreply:

          Notice the imgur link in my post? Might want to click on it ;)

        • Bubbleshark on 11/01/2016 - 18:54

          @CharcoaI: lol no bragging please … I really wanted one, maybe i'll call bundall and see if I can manage my way to it like you.

        • justtoreply on 11/01/2016 - 20:25
          +1

          @CharcoaI:

          Oh, no, I didnt. Cheers mate :)

          Was wondering why I got negged. That explains it.

        • owldaze on 12/01/2016 - 12:02

          @CharcoaI: If it's not too much hassle, could you take another photo with the date please?

    • Joz2988 on 11/01/2016 - 13:09
      +1

      I tried EB price match in Perth, no joy :(

      • Taipan20 on 11/01/2016 - 20:40

        show them charcoals receipt and they have to accept it by their own rules

    • Merula on 12/01/2016 - 16:12

      Could you post another picture with the date? Big W will only do it if the date is visible. Thanks

  • Serra on 11/01/2016 - 11:04

    Nothing Nintendo in Sydney…

  • supnigs super skids on 11/01/2016 - 13:00

    So with the emulators when cracked, are they faster than for psp? Wanting a unit for emulators

  • Jskit on 11/01/2016 - 13:22

    Lol no luck in ViC too, either most shop are out of stock, or those who has it, put up some bullshxt about oh we can't price match with just a photo : (

  • kamac93 on 11/01/2016 - 14:49

    lol these are the same ones I saw on boxing day >.>

  • Taipan20 on 11/01/2016 - 15:49

    this isnt a real bargain theyre both still ridiculously overpriced
    cash converters were selling the NEW XL version for LESS than a normal NEW small sized one
    http://prntscr.com/9omc1n

    • justtoreply on 11/01/2016 - 15:58
      +2

      1) Second hand you would want it to be $50 cheaper. Which it is.
      2) Great price. I suspect they didn't realise was a new 3ds was (supported by the fact its just a "3ds" on the pricetag).

  • kinghuzi on 12/01/2016 - 08:24
    +1

    Got bigw to price match. They were happy to do it.

    • tyler.durden on 12/01/2016 - 08:54

      how?

      their product is not listed on harvey website

      • watty on 12/01/2016 - 09:09

        He or she got quite lucky, the store I work for only price match prices that are on active catalogues and if reasonable online as well.

    • Bubbleshark on 12/01/2016 - 13:46

      Thanks! I went to big W chermside and just showed the photo, priced match very easily.

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