Tutorial TN and IPS Displays - Which does my 3DS have?

[H0thTr0n]

Last weekend I ended an 18 year streak from my first and last Gameboy usage way back in 1998 to play my only Pokémon game ever, Blue.

I've been more a console and heavy PC gamer for 2 decades but lately I've been sick of sitting on my PC after doing IT work all day. Then the hype surrounded Pokémon Sun and Moon got me intrigued and before I knew it, I ended up with this last weekend.

I've been amazed at how much I really enjoy this low resolution handheld system and playing Pokémon sitting in my chair all comfy with my headphones and my cat, it's more relaxing and enjoyable then I thought!

Then I found out about the TN vs IPS panel and my OCD has been going crazy trying to get a dual IPS screen. I've only found older used 3ds xl with them at Gamestop

Then I tried Fire Emblem demo and I was shocked at how much I liked! Then I saw the sexy white FE editon that went on sale earlier this year and I just had to have one!

Well, I got it yesterday and I got a lower IPS panel only and wiggly and loud hinges on FE vs my Pokémon.

GOD THIS SUCKS SO DAMN MUCH!!!
I HATE YOUR PENNY PINCHING Nintendo!

http://imgur.com/a/y846w

 

[Real_Redwolf]

Does anybody know what screen type you usually get with the Pokemon 20th Anniversary New 3DS? I've looked it up but have gotten a few mixed answers.

 

[proflayton123]

Overall i prefer TN screens.. dont slate me :v

 

[H0thTr0n]

Woooo!! I'm so so freaking happy!! I got my second Fire Emblem 3ds awhile ago from Amazon 1 day shipping for free! Opened it up, crossed my fingers and toes, thought good thoughts and powered it on....


Wooooot!! I got dual IPS screens on this beautiful thing at long freaking last! After trying around 12 3ds at Gamestop and 6 local and online exchanges, I finally got a perfect one! Sadly, it does have the clicky hinges and wobble, but I guess that's the trade off for a much much more important IPS screens!

I can't believe the color difference! They are so rich and deep compared to the TN panels! I can definitely tell the screen is much darker but now blacks look great!

Now I'm playing my games all over and I'm really enjoying the Fire Zambezi Emblem Awakening demo, I've played it almost 6 times so far and I'm starting to see why people like it so much and it looks sooooo beautiful on these IPS screens and the 3D effect is just freaking beautiful with this game, especially the anime parts!

So glad and grateful this time, money and patience finally paid off cause I was at my last point of trying anymore if this second FE wasn't good

Left: Pokémon Lunara 3ds with dual TN panels

Middle: 1st FE with upper TN, lower IPS panel

Right: 2nd FE with dual IPS panels

 

[NekoMichi]

Woooo!! I'm so so freaking happy!! I got my second Fire Emblem 3ds awhile ago from Amazon 1 day shipping for free! Opened it up, crossed my fingers and toes, thought good thoughts and powered it on....


Wooooot!! I got dual IPS screens on this beautiful thing at long freaking last! After trying around 12 3ds at Gamestop and 6 local and online exchanges, I finally got a perfect one! Sadly, it does have the clicky hinges and wobble, but I guess that's the trade off for a much much more important IPS screens!

I can't believe the color difference! They are so rich and deep compared to the TN panels! I can definitely tell the screen is much darker but now blacks look great!

Now I'm playing my games all over and I'm really enjoying the Fire Zambezi Emblem Awakening demo, I've played it almost 6 times so far and I'm starting to see why people like it so much and it looks sooooo beautiful on these IPS screens and the 3D effect is just freaking beautiful with this game, especially the anime parts!

So glad and grateful this time, money and patience finally paid off cause I was at my last point of trying anymore if this second FE wasn't good

Left: Pokémon Lunara 3ds with dual TN panels

Middle: 1st FE with upper TN, lower IPS panel

Right: 2nd FE with dual IPS panels

Interesting fluffy 3DS holder in the background of the last photo

 

[joshuaacuna77]

Hello guys can you please help identify whether this has DUAL IPS or TN thank you.

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Woooo!! I'm so so freaking happy!! I got my second Fire Emblem 3ds awhile ago from Amazon 1 day shipping for free! Opened it up, crossed my fingers and toes, thought good thoughts and powered it on....


Wooooot!! I got dual IPS screens on this beautiful thing at long freaking last! After trying around 12 3ds at Gamestop and 6 local and online exchanges, I finally got a perfect one! Sadly, it does have the clicky hinges and wobble, but I guess that's the trade off for a much much more important IPS screens!

I can't believe the color difference! They are so rich and deep compared to the TN panels! I can definitely tell the screen is much darker but now blacks look great!

Now I'm playing my games all over and I'm really enjoying the Fire Zambezi Emblem Awakening demo, I've played it almost 6 times so far and I'm starting to see why people like it so much and it looks sooooo beautiful on these IPS screens and the 3D effect is just freaking beautiful with this game, especially the anime parts!

So glad and grateful this time, money and patience finally paid off cause I was at my last point of trying anymore if this second FE wasn't good

Left: Pokémon Lunara 3ds with dual TN panels

Middle: 1st FE with upper TN, lower IPS panel

Right: 2nd FE with dual IPS panels

Hello sir can you help me identify whether I have dual IPS or TN screen?

 

[DevilzCY]

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look dual ips to me. Is it hyrule edition?

 

[joshuaacuna77]

look dual ips to me. Is it hyrule edition?

yes it is hyrule edition.

 

[DevilzCY]

yes it is hyrule edition.

hyrule has a very high chance of getting dual ips. Congrat

 

[joshuaacuna77]

hyrule has a very high chance of getting dual ips. Congrat

DevilzCY
Hello sir you said you have Mario N3DS, FE N3DSXL and Hyrule N3ds XL all with DUAL IPS
I just want to ask if you compare these 3 units side by side. By any chance, is there a unit with a better quality Dual IPS screen? or maybe the bottom IPS screen seems to be better quality than the TOP IPS screen?

 

[DevilzCY]

oh ok thank you :-) I do hope it really is a dual Ips

it is, I have the same one. And mario n3ds, fate new3ds xl. All dual ips

 

[Xiphiidae]

My release-day N3DSXL (Majora's Mask edition) has dual TN, though I have honestly never noticed any shifting or washed-out colours. But maybe now I'll be hyper-aware of them.

 

[DevilzCY]

My release-day N3DSXL (Majora's Mask edition) has dual TN, though I have honestly never noticed any shifting or washed-out colours. But maybe now I'll be hyper-aware of them.

yea I got a majora mask edition with top ips bot tn and trade it for a fate dual ips. I don't think it make a big dif either. Just the hype thats all

 

[Xiphiidae]

yea I got a majora mask edition with top ips bot tn and trade it for a fate dual ips. I don't think it make a big dif either. Just the hype thats all

I'm sure I'd be able to tell the difference side-by-side, but at the end of the day longer battery life is possibly more useful for me ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

[DevilzCY]

I'm sure I'd be able to tell the difference side-by-side, but at the end of the day longer battery life is possibly more useful for me ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

obviously, if you look for it, the dif is there.

 

[Mikemk]

For me, my sister likes to watch me play over my shoulder (or vice versa). In that case, a dual IPS (which I have) is better.

 

[ManuelKoegler]

hyrule has a very high chance of getting dual ips. Congrat

And yet I got dual TN of course, just my luck I guess.


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[OrGoN3]

Hyrule, dual IPS confirmed by 3DSIdent.

 

[K40T1K]

Hyrule, dual IPS confirmed by 3DSIdent.

Same here (Hyrule Edition, dual IPS)! Also confirmed by 3DSIdent.

 

[Alkéryn]

Just realized there are Dual ips ones no i'm jealous