My Response to it:

Oh wow, that's a great way to think of it. I'm now a tad more excited for this little nub!

Really depends on the size of your hands. The 3DS XL is good for me, and the normal 3DS is good if you get a power back for it. The added bulk + extra battery life is well worth it.

Here's to you, Old Mario.

There may be some markup, but many 3DS games are $40 or $50 in the US. Which translate to nearly $45-$56 AUD. So, you're still within the range, with some regional difference. Taxation is a big part of that, and in the US, you're likely to get hit with those costs elsewhere instead.

Looks like the New 3DS will cost 219.95AU($195 USD) and New 3DS XL will cost 249.95AU ($221).

The Horde is far and away the best chest. I love that finish on it.

Oh, and someone just mentioned that Australian 3DS's have worked in Europe in the past, because they're treated as the same region. Individual games may be blocked from sale country to country, but games can be played across them all.

Oh I see. I guess that's alright.

As far as the idea of only releasing in part of Europe, I can see how that may be an issue, but as far as Australia goes, unless it's a very low number of units, why not just hold them over until the larger launch? Maybe even target Europe sooner?

Ace, mate! I nearly cracked a fat when I saw it. Now it's a real rippa of a post!

I can definitely understand potentially targeting a smaller market first with lower initial supply, but Australia?

Like on Ebay or Craigslist? hm. I may consider that instead. It's definitely in good condition.

So, I guess trade ins are just for store credit, right? hm.

Also, the normal New 3DS has a slightly bigger screen, edging the "XL" gap even a tad further. I think they are trying to make the normal New 3DS the premiere platform again.

Regardless of intent, it did initially give me the wrong impression, especially with that image with the huge date. I got excited just long enough to be greatly disappointed.

Whaaaat? I can't even understand this. I could pretty much understand just releasing it in Japan at first, but Australia, too? What? Are they just worried about shipping costs at this point?

I knew this game would just end up being about hunky Final Fantasy beefcake!

Speaking of which, I'm thinking of upgrading to a 3DS XL this week. I'd rather buy the New 3DS, but... yeah. I keep hearing everyone appreciate the XL over my normal 3DS, and it seems like time to trade up.

This is clearly just their artist's rendition of a fictional Westerner able to play the New 3DS any time soon.