I don't really know anything about consoles. The last console I owned was in 1984!
Though the idea of handheld gaming on the couch kind of appeals to me, though I'd miss the 3D. Is it worth getting a Nintendo 3DS? Is the 3D any good? Does it have good games? Is it too old to be relevant?
Wondering whether it's worth putting on my xmas wishlist
I don't really know anything about consoles. The last console I owned was in 1984!
Though the idea of handheld gaming on the couch kind of appeals to me, though I'd miss the 3D. Is it worth getting a Nintendo 3DS? Is the 3D any good? Does it have good games? Is it too old to be relevant?
Wondering whether it's worth putting on my xmas wishlist
Hey bud. Not sure what to tell you exactly, but happy to share my experience.
I am a toy/gadget guy. And I love my 3ds XL. I have 2 other 3ds systems. A black i got on launch and a red Mario edition. Being that I am so biased on 3d, I do enjoy the handful of titles that give you nice 3d effect with on the couch gaming.
I also have every other handheld and multiple android tablets. Nexus 7 new, old, Nexus 10, Asus TF700, PS Vita, like 4 psps, etc.
And all I play is my Shield!!!
Got it launch day and loving it. I travel and take my nexus 7 and 10 3ds, but love my shield and find myself playing it more than anything. The streaming is awesome from my Titan+650, similiar to your setup. Also, Nvidia Grid is working fine for me from california and Im in Virginia. Of course that depends on your connection speed and quality. Tons of games and the ability to map the controls of any touch game give you literally thousands of games that can be played.
In summary, I would say look at the library of 3ds games and see which ones you would like to play and decide from there. If money is not a deciding factor here, then get both as I have, and have the ability to play any software you choose!
Hope this helps.
PS
Would love to chat with you about your system and the sli setup of your titans. I have almost identical and am getting ready to get my second card and curious about how your cpu load is in comparison to the gpus.
Cheers
Xarr
Hey bud. Not sure what to tell you exactly, but happy to share my experience.
I am a toy/gadget guy. And I love my 3ds XL. I have 2 other 3ds systems. A black i got on launch and a red Mario edition. Being that I am so biased on 3d, I do enjoy the handful of titles that give you nice 3d effect with on the couch gaming.
I also have every other handheld and multiple android tablets. Nexus 7 new, old, Nexus 10, Asus TF700, PS Vita, like 4 psps, etc.
And all I play is my Shield!!!
Got it launch day and loving it. I travel and take my nexus 7 and 10 3ds, but love my shield and find myself playing it more than anything. The streaming is awesome from my Titan+650, similiar to your setup. Also, Nvidia Grid is working fine for me from california and Im in Virginia. Of course that depends on your connection speed and quality. Tons of games and the ability to map the controls of any touch game give you literally thousands of games that can be played.
In summary, I would say look at the library of 3ds games and see which ones you would like to play and decide from there. If money is not a deciding factor here, then get both as I have, and have the ability to play any software you choose!
Hope this helps.
PS
Would love to chat with you about your system and the sli setup of your titans. I have almost identical and am getting ready to get my second card and curious about how your cpu load is in comparison to the gpus.
LOL :)
All the above are good questions.
Depending on if you enjoy or tolerate 'hand held gaming' and the size of your hands the 3DS is a decent system. (I have a GBC, 2xGBA and a 3DS-XL).
Out of all the Nintendo handhelds I own the 3DS has the best screen, most features, monoscopic 3D game play and of course Stereoscopic 3D game play. Depending on what your looking for there are many good titles for it. Assuming that your looking for titles that look good in S3D, there a more than a few however much like the PC and other systems that can do S3D, the press coverage of the S3D effect and its game play enhancement (or not) has much to be desired.
The autostereoscopic screen is a bit 'finicky' where viewing angle is very important and I tend to pop in/out of S3D constantly during game play because I tend to move my hands A LOT while playing. So in a nut shell, while there are a few titles that look really GOOD it becomes a matter of trade off of keeping a steady viewing angle and high depth or turning the effect down (or OFF) and disregarding the 3D/not 3D switching and just playing.
Much more fun than gaming on a CELL phone, jury is still out if its more fun than a iPad but at least it was built for gaming.
Depending on if you enjoy or tolerate 'hand held gaming' and the size of your hands the 3DS is a decent system. (I have a GBC, 2xGBA and a 3DS-XL).
Out of all the Nintendo handhelds I own the 3DS has the best screen, most features, monoscopic 3D game play and of course Stereoscopic 3D game play. Depending on what your looking for there are many good titles for it. Assuming that your looking for titles that look good in S3D, there a more than a few however much like the PC and other systems that can do S3D, the press coverage of the S3D effect and its game play enhancement (or not) has much to be desired.
The autostereoscopic screen is a bit 'finicky' where viewing angle is very important and I tend to pop in/out of S3D constantly during game play because I tend to move my hands A LOT while playing. So in a nut shell, while there are a few titles that look really GOOD it becomes a matter of trade off of keeping a steady viewing angle and high depth or turning the effect down (or OFF) and disregarding the 3D/not 3D switching and just playing.
Much more fun than gaming on a CELL phone, jury is still out if its more fun than a iPad but at least it was built for gaming.
The only thing that's stopped me getting a handheld is a lack of opportunity to use it. I'm I'm not at work, out socially or driving (none of which allows me to use a handheld), I'm at home with access to a PC and consoles with far more power than a handheld. If I one day find myself in a position where I'm catching a lot of public transport though, I'd absolutely pick one up.
The only thing that's stopped me getting a handheld is a lack of opportunity to use it. I'm I'm not at work, out socially or driving (none of which allows me to use a handheld), I'm at home with access to a PC and consoles with far more power than a handheld. If I one day find myself in a position where I'm catching a lot of public transport though, I'd absolutely pick one up.
I've always been a fan of certain Nintendo franchises, Zelda, Metroid, Luigi's Mansion, etc., so I've had plenty to play on my 3ds XL when I do get around to playing it. It's not perfect but I'm extremely happy with it, currently playing The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds for a 'top-down' game it looks really good in 3D ... one of my favorite new games so far on it. The main issue is crosstalk and holding it still enough and at the right angle to keep it in check, mostly. The 3D effect isn't nearly as good as 3D Vision but it's small and you usually only have it 1-2 feet away from your eyes, so it's decent enough and most games wind up looking like little toys in your hands.
I've always been a fan of certain Nintendo franchises, Zelda, Metroid, Luigi's Mansion, etc., so I've had plenty to play on my 3ds XL when I do get around to playing it. It's not perfect but I'm extremely happy with it, currently playing The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds for a 'top-down' game it looks really good in 3D ... one of my favorite new games so far on it. The main issue is crosstalk and holding it still enough and at the right angle to keep it in check, mostly. The 3D effect isn't nearly as good as 3D Vision but it's small and you usually only have it 1-2 feet away from your eyes, so it's decent enough and most games wind up looking like little toys in your hands.
I am kind of tossing up between a 3DS and a shield, actually.
How does the 3D work? Is there any popout, or is it all depth? And is it blurry/hazy? And it's glasses-free, right?
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If you look at the charts of my recent [url="http://volnapc.com/how-much-difference-does-a-dedicated-physx-card-make"]blog post[/url], you'll see a direct comparison between titan&650 vs titan&titan&650 in 5 games. Though some of the games are a bit old because I was looking exclusively at physx games with built in benchmarks.
In a nutshell, a second titan will give you a nice performance boost in most games, and your 650 will continue to be useful. Though in the latest Batman, you'll be much better off turning off sli and devoting your second titan to [s]sli [/s] (edit: I meant PhysX) instead of the 650. There are plenty of games nowadays that are somewhat CPU limited (esp. open world games, I find). But I've rarely hit upon a situation where increasing your GPU power doesn't give you at least some increase in performance.
As is often the case, the performance ceiling of the latest games is higher than the performance ceiling of available hardware. I get a steady 120fps in Metro Last Light with max settings and SSAA off, but not with SSAAx2. I can't even entertain the prospect of SSAAx4. A similar thing could be said for Tomb Raider and Witcher 2: I can max out every other setting, but I still have to choose between flawless 120fps or max SSAA/ubersmapling.
I can't really remember what sort of CPU loads I get. Give me some examples and I can do some tests tonight and report back.
But if you're considering a second Titan, you might want to consider selling it instead and buying two 780ti's. You'll get even more performance that way, and it might actually end up being cheaper.
I am kind of tossing up between a 3DS and a shield, actually.
How does the 3D work? Is there any popout, or is it all depth? And is it blurry/hazy? And it's glasses-free, right?
@Xarrdroid: Hey - we match!
If you look at the charts of my recent blog post, you'll see a direct comparison between titan&650 vs titan&titan&650 in 5 games. Though some of the games are a bit old because I was looking exclusively at physx games with built in benchmarks.
In a nutshell, a second titan will give you a nice performance boost in most games, and your 650 will continue to be useful. Though in the latest Batman, you'll be much better off turning off sli and devoting your second titan to sli (edit: I meant PhysX) instead of the 650. There are plenty of games nowadays that are somewhat CPU limited (esp. open world games, I find). But I've rarely hit upon a situation where increasing your GPU power doesn't give you at least some increase in performance.
As is often the case, the performance ceiling of the latest games is higher than the performance ceiling of available hardware. I get a steady 120fps in Metro Last Light with max settings and SSAA off, but not with SSAAx2. I can't even entertain the prospect of SSAAx4. A similar thing could be said for Tomb Raider and Witcher 2: I can max out every other setting, but I still have to choose between flawless 120fps or max SSAA/ubersmapling.
I can't really remember what sort of CPU loads I get. Give me some examples and I can do some tests tonight and report back.
But if you're considering a second Titan, you might want to consider selling it instead and buying two 780ti's. You'll get even more performance that way, and it might actually end up being cheaper.
A number of EB stores have them on display - you could call around and check out the 3d for yourself. From what I've seen it's pretty decent. You can only have so much depth on a small screen, but it works.
A number of EB stores have them on display - you could call around and check out the 3d for yourself. From what I've seen it's pretty decent. You can only have so much depth on a small screen, but it works.
[quote="Pirateguybrush"]A number of EB stores have them on display - you could call around and check out the 3d for yourself. From what I've seen it's pretty decent. You can only have so much depth on a small screen, but it works.[/quote]
Target stores have them out too. And I think Best Buy (it's been a while since I've stepped foot into one of those).
As has been mentioned, it's pretty easy to wander out of the sweet spot and lose the 3D affect. It's also worth noting, IMO, that 3D benefits from higher framerates more than anything. And most 3DS games are not running at 60fps. So if you're used to that from PC, most 3DS games can look jerky in their movement.
Pirateguybrush said:A number of EB stores have them on display - you could call around and check out the 3d for yourself. From what I've seen it's pretty decent. You can only have so much depth on a small screen, but it works.
Target stores have them out too. And I think Best Buy (it's been a while since I've stepped foot into one of those).
As has been mentioned, it's pretty easy to wander out of the sweet spot and lose the 3D affect. It's also worth noting, IMO, that 3D benefits from higher framerates more than anything. And most 3DS games are not running at 60fps. So if you're used to that from PC, most 3DS games can look jerky in their movement.
My first 3D gaming experience was the Nintendo Virtual Boy 18 years ago. I rented it a few times and loved it, but the games never materialized. My next stereo 3D gaming experience was my launch day Nintendo 3DS. Next was PS3 3D games several months after that, and my NVIDIA PC several months after that. While small, the 3DS convinced me that 3D gaming was the way to go.
Glasses free is nice, but the viewing cone is very narrow. You have to take care to keep the screen aligned with your eyes even as you press the buttons. Even when you're holding it correctly, there is some ghosting. Frankly, it makes me thankful that I can just put on some battery powered active 3D glasses and not worry about such issues.
But, it's great to have a 3D handheld. I haven't touched mine in over a year but I'll be playing it again once the new Zelda comes out here in Japan. I'll sit in my theater/gaming room as usual, plug my 3DS into my surround sound system, and let the 3D immerse me. What I really need is an excuse to buy an XL!
My first 3D gaming experience was the Nintendo Virtual Boy 18 years ago. I rented it a few times and loved it, but the games never materialized. My next stereo 3D gaming experience was my launch day Nintendo 3DS. Next was PS3 3D games several months after that, and my NVIDIA PC several months after that. While small, the 3DS convinced me that 3D gaming was the way to go.
Glasses free is nice, but the viewing cone is very narrow. You have to take care to keep the screen aligned with your eyes even as you press the buttons. Even when you're holding it correctly, there is some ghosting. Frankly, it makes me thankful that I can just put on some battery powered active 3D glasses and not worry about such issues.
But, it's great to have a 3D handheld. I haven't touched mine in over a year but I'll be playing it again once the new Zelda comes out here in Japan. I'll sit in my theater/gaming room as usual, plug my 3DS into my surround sound system, and let the 3D immerse me. What I really need is an excuse to buy an XL!
Is this excuse enough? :)
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I've had a 3DS since launch and while I was amazed with the glasses-free 3D I generally see it now as an enigma. It's like all 3DS developers are determined to only do games that don't really benefit much from 3D. Nearly everything is a sidescroller or top down game or something along those lines. Things where 3D is just kind of a neat effect rather than something that really pulls you into the game. It's no wonder people refer to the 3D mode as a gimmick. I don't know why they even bothered putting an analog stick on the thing much less 3D.
Of course it had a few nice fully 3D games at first like Resident Evil and some N64 ports, but now it's like the goto system for 2D stuff. And then at the same time PSP and Vita get a ton of games that would greatly benefit from stereoscopic 3D. It's baffling.
I've had a 3DS since launch and while I was amazed with the glasses-free 3D I generally see it now as an enigma. It's like all 3DS developers are determined to only do games that don't really benefit much from 3D. Nearly everything is a sidescroller or top down game or something along those lines. Things where 3D is just kind of a neat effect rather than something that really pulls you into the game. It's no wonder people refer to the 3D mode as a gimmick. I don't know why they even bothered putting an analog stick on the thing much less 3D.
Of course it had a few nice fully 3D games at first like Resident Evil and some N64 ports, but now it's like the goto system for 2D stuff. And then at the same time PSP and Vita get a ton of games that would greatly benefit from stereoscopic 3D. It's baffling.
I can also offer some experience with autostereoscopic displays. I have a now rare HTC EVO 3D. Similar screen technology. The 3D is a killer demo feature, and everyone who sees it has been awed. I sometimes use it for showing game screenshots and 3D Vision Live stuff too.
Overall, it's a neat gimmick, but it's also clear that autostereoscopic using a lenticular array is just not going to work for gaming. The sweet spot is really tight, and if you are also using the device for commands, it shakes around and you not only lose the 3D, it gets blurry and annoying. Also activating the 3D absolutely hammers the battery.
I played a couple of games on it, and while interesting, it's really just a novelty. An expensive novelty that cost me $2200 (monthly data fees).
Reminds of the Rift in that it makes a great demo, but is not really viable for long play sessions.
I can also offer some experience with autostereoscopic displays. I have a now rare HTC EVO 3D. Similar screen technology. The 3D is a killer demo feature, and everyone who sees it has been awed. I sometimes use it for showing game screenshots and 3D Vision Live stuff too.
Overall, it's a neat gimmick, but it's also clear that autostereoscopic using a lenticular array is just not going to work for gaming. The sweet spot is really tight, and if you are also using the device for commands, it shakes around and you not only lose the 3D, it gets blurry and annoying. Also activating the 3D absolutely hammers the battery.
I played a couple of games on it, and while interesting, it's really just a novelty. An expensive novelty that cost me $2200 (monthly data fees).
Reminds of the Rift in that it makes a great demo, but is not really viable for long play sessions.
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So is there any popout (convergence) on the 3DS, or only depth?
[quote="Paul33993"]It's also worth noting, IMO, that 3D benefits from higher framerates more than anything. And most 3DS games are not running at 60fps. So if you're used to that from PC, most 3DS games can look jerky in their movement.[/quote]
That's a bit of a turn-off :/
[quote="kludd40"]I've had a 3DS since launch and while I was amazed with the glasses-free 3D I generally see it now as an enigma. It's like all 3DS developers are determined to only do games that don't really benefit much from 3D. Nearly everything is a sidescroller or top down game or something along those lines. Things where 3D is just kind of a neat effect rather than something that really pulls you into the game. It's no wonder people refer to the 3D mode as a gimmick. I don't know why they even bothered putting an analog stick on the thing much less 3D.
Of course it had a few nice fully 3D games at first like Resident Evil and some N64 ports, but now it's like the goto system for 2D stuff. And then at the same time PSP and Vita get a ton of games that would greatly benefit from stereoscopic 3D. It's baffling.[/quote]Sounds like the 3DS just hasn't got very powerful hardware.
I think I'm leaning towards the Shield at the moment. There aren't many Android games I need to play, but there are certainly a few PC games that I'd like to be able to play on a couch. Games like Defense Technica, Braid, Rayman Legends.
So is there any popout (convergence) on the 3DS, or only depth?
Paul33993 said:It's also worth noting, IMO, that 3D benefits from higher framerates more than anything. And most 3DS games are not running at 60fps. So if you're used to that from PC, most 3DS games can look jerky in their movement.
That's a bit of a turn-off :/
kludd40 said:I've had a 3DS since launch and while I was amazed with the glasses-free 3D I generally see it now as an enigma. It's like all 3DS developers are determined to only do games that don't really benefit much from 3D. Nearly everything is a sidescroller or top down game or something along those lines. Things where 3D is just kind of a neat effect rather than something that really pulls you into the game. It's no wonder people refer to the 3D mode as a gimmick. I don't know why they even bothered putting an analog stick on the thing much less 3D.
Of course it had a few nice fully 3D games at first like Resident Evil and some N64 ports, but now it's like the goto system for 2D stuff. And then at the same time PSP and Vita get a ton of games that would greatly benefit from stereoscopic 3D. It's baffling.
Sounds like the 3DS just hasn't got very powerful hardware.
I think I'm leaning towards the Shield at the moment. There aren't many Android games I need to play, but there are certainly a few PC games that I'd like to be able to play on a couch. Games like Defense Technica, Braid, Rayman Legends.
You can actually DIY shield with an android phone or tablet using an app called splashtop. Throw in a USB-HDMI adaptor for whatever the device is, and you can plug into your TV. The range on the xbox controllers are decent, so you can use that connected wirelessly to your PC in another room.
I've tried all of this except the TV part, and it works pretty well. Of course it's probably not worth it if you don't already have a tablet/decent android phone, but it's an option.
You can actually DIY shield with an android phone or tablet using an app called splashtop. Throw in a USB-HDMI adaptor for whatever the device is, and you can plug into your TV. The range on the xbox controllers are decent, so you can use that connected wirelessly to your PC in another room.
I've tried all of this except the TV part, and it works pretty well. Of course it's probably not worth it if you don't already have a tablet/decent android phone, but it's an option.
Though the idea of handheld gaming on the couch kind of appeals to me, though I'd miss the 3D. Is it worth getting a Nintendo 3DS? Is the 3D any good? Does it have good games? Is it too old to be relevant?
Wondering whether it's worth putting on my xmas wishlist
I am a toy/gadget guy. And I love my 3ds XL. I have 2 other 3ds systems. A black i got on launch and a red Mario edition. Being that I am so biased on 3d, I do enjoy the handful of titles that give you nice 3d effect with on the couch gaming.
I also have every other handheld and multiple android tablets. Nexus 7 new, old, Nexus 10, Asus TF700, PS Vita, like 4 psps, etc.
And all I play is my Shield!!!
Got it launch day and loving it. I travel and take my nexus 7 and 10 3ds, but love my shield and find myself playing it more than anything. The streaming is awesome from my Titan+650, similiar to your setup. Also, Nvidia Grid is working fine for me from california and Im in Virginia. Of course that depends on your connection speed and quality. Tons of games and the ability to map the controls of any touch game give you literally thousands of games that can be played.
In summary, I would say look at the library of 3ds games and see which ones you would like to play and decide from there. If money is not a deciding factor here, then get both as I have, and have the ability to play any software you choose!
Hope this helps.
PS
Would love to chat with you about your system and the sli setup of your titans. I have almost identical and am getting ready to get my second card and curious about how your cpu load is in comparison to the gpus.
Cheers
Xarr
All the above are good questions.
Depending on if you enjoy or tolerate 'hand held gaming' and the size of your hands the 3DS is a decent system. (I have a GBC, 2xGBA and a 3DS-XL).
Out of all the Nintendo handhelds I own the 3DS has the best screen, most features, monoscopic 3D game play and of course Stereoscopic 3D game play. Depending on what your looking for there are many good titles for it. Assuming that your looking for titles that look good in S3D, there a more than a few however much like the PC and other systems that can do S3D, the press coverage of the S3D effect and its game play enhancement (or not) has much to be desired.
The autostereoscopic screen is a bit 'finicky' where viewing angle is very important and I tend to pop in/out of S3D constantly during game play because I tend to move my hands A LOT while playing. So in a nut shell, while there are a few titles that look really GOOD it becomes a matter of trade off of keeping a steady viewing angle and high depth or turning the effect down (or OFF) and disregarding the 3D/not 3D switching and just playing.
Much more fun than gaming on a CELL phone, jury is still out if its more fun than a iPad but at least it was built for gaming.
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How does the 3D work? Is there any popout, or is it all depth? And is it blurry/hazy? And it's glasses-free, right?
@Xarrdroid: Hey - we match!
If you look at the charts of my recent blog post, you'll see a direct comparison between titan&650 vs titan&titan&650 in 5 games. Though some of the games are a bit old because I was looking exclusively at physx games with built in benchmarks.
In a nutshell, a second titan will give you a nice performance boost in most games, and your 650 will continue to be useful. Though in the latest Batman, you'll be much better off turning off sli and devoting your second titan to
sli(edit: I meant PhysX) instead of the 650. There are plenty of games nowadays that are somewhat CPU limited (esp. open world games, I find). But I've rarely hit upon a situation where increasing your GPU power doesn't give you at least some increase in performance.As is often the case, the performance ceiling of the latest games is higher than the performance ceiling of available hardware. I get a steady 120fps in Metro Last Light with max settings and SSAA off, but not with SSAAx2. I can't even entertain the prospect of SSAAx4. A similar thing could be said for Tomb Raider and Witcher 2: I can max out every other setting, but I still have to choose between flawless 120fps or max SSAA/ubersmapling.
I can't really remember what sort of CPU loads I get. Give me some examples and I can do some tests tonight and report back.
But if you're considering a second Titan, you might want to consider selling it instead and buying two 780ti's. You'll get even more performance that way, and it might actually end up being cheaper.
Target stores have them out too. And I think Best Buy (it's been a while since I've stepped foot into one of those).
As has been mentioned, it's pretty easy to wander out of the sweet spot and lose the 3D affect. It's also worth noting, IMO, that 3D benefits from higher framerates more than anything. And most 3DS games are not running at 60fps. So if you're used to that from PC, most 3DS games can look jerky in their movement.
Glasses free is nice, but the viewing cone is very narrow. You have to take care to keep the screen aligned with your eyes even as you press the buttons. Even when you're holding it correctly, there is some ghosting. Frankly, it makes me thankful that I can just put on some battery powered active 3D glasses and not worry about such issues.
But, it's great to have a 3D handheld. I haven't touched mine in over a year but I'll be playing it again once the new Zelda comes out here in Japan. I'll sit in my theater/gaming room as usual, plug my 3DS into my surround sound system, and let the 3D immerse me. What I really need is an excuse to buy an XL!
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Of course it had a few nice fully 3D games at first like Resident Evil and some N64 ports, but now it's like the goto system for 2D stuff. And then at the same time PSP and Vita get a ton of games that would greatly benefit from stereoscopic 3D. It's baffling.
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Overall, it's a neat gimmick, but it's also clear that autostereoscopic using a lenticular array is just not going to work for gaming. The sweet spot is really tight, and if you are also using the device for commands, it shakes around and you not only lose the 3D, it gets blurry and annoying. Also activating the 3D absolutely hammers the battery.
I played a couple of games on it, and while interesting, it's really just a novelty. An expensive novelty that cost me $2200 (monthly data fees).
Reminds of the Rift in that it makes a great demo, but is not really viable for long play sessions.
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That's a bit of a turn-off :/
Sounds like the 3DS just hasn't got very powerful hardware.
I think I'm leaning towards the Shield at the moment. There aren't many Android games I need to play, but there are certainly a few PC games that I'd like to be able to play on a couch. Games like Defense Technica, Braid, Rayman Legends.
I've tried all of this except the TV part, and it works pretty well. Of course it's probably not worth it if you don't already have a tablet/decent android phone, but it's an option.