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When the 3DS launches next year, the device will come packed will all sorts of accessories and functionality. Nintendo today detailed what are believed to the final 3DS specifications in a press release.
The system will come with a charging stand (pictured below), AC adapter, contactable touch pen, 2GB SD memory card, a starter guide, and other manuals.
The 3DS' dimensions when closed are 5.3 inches wide, 2.9 inches long, 0.8 inches tall and weighs in at 8 ounces. The upper screen's dimensions are 3.53 inches, wide screen with naked eye 3D support, 800x240 pixel resolution (400 pixels are allocated for each eye to enable 3D viewing), while the lower screen is 3.02 inches and 320x240 pixels
The 3DS includes three cameras, one on the inside and two on the outside. Each camera is 0.3 megapixels (640x480). Along with its traditional button inputs, the 3DS has a "Circle Pad" (360 degree analog input), Touch Screen, Internal Mic, Motion Sensor, and Gyro Sensor. Other inputs include 3D Volume (can smoothly adjust degree of 3D output), Home Button (for opening the Home menu), Wireless Switch (can turn off wireless even while in mid-game).
The Nintendo 3DS game cartridges are the same size as the regular DS ones. The maximum memory will be 2 gigabytes as the system's launch. Battery life has not been detailed.
Nintendo also detailed many of the system's functionality features. Below is the list:
Enjoy 3D images with the naked eye on the top screen.
You can adjust the 3D volume to change the 3D feel, and can also make it 2D.
A stereo camera that can take 3D pictures
Includes 2 external cameras. When you take 3D pictures, they can be viewed on the spot.
New input interfaces
Slide Pad, Motion Sensor, Gyro Sensor
SpotPass
When the 3DS is in sleep mode, the system will automatically seek out Nintendo Zone and wireless LAN access points and will grab information, game data, free games, videos and other things from the internet.
StreetPass
When the 3DS is in sleep mode, it will automatically exchange data with other 3DS systems. The system can transfer data from multiple games simultaneously.
Functionality For Use Without Leaving Games
Home Menu, Internet Browser, Notice List
A Variety of Software Built In
Nintendo 3DS Camera, Nintendo 3DS Sound, Mii Studio*, StreetPass Mii Plaza*, AR Games*, Activity Log, etc. (* temp; direct translation from the Japanese)
Download Sales of Games
In addition to buying games, you can view introductory videos and rankings
Transfer Over Software and Data
You'll be able to transfer your already purchased download software to 3DS. This includes DSi Ware games from DSi and DSi LL. Nintendo notes there is a limited number of transfers allowed and that some software cannot be transferred.
Backwards Compatible
In addition to playing games made for 3DS, the system can also play DSi and DS games.
Parental Controls
You can set play restrictions based off game ratings. You can also limit browser use and other areas. Parental Controls have been improved over the DSi.
The 3DS is scheduled to launch in February in Japan for 25,000 yen and in March 2011 for North America and Europe. Pricing details for those territories have not been announced.
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The inability to transfer DSi Ware between hardware may have kept you from upgrading to DSi LL. But you'll have no such worry with 3DS.
Nintendo has confirmed that the 3DS will let you transfer over your DSi Ware games. It didn't provide specifics on how the transfer would take place, but this is actually one of the big features highlighted in the system's Japanese spec sheet, so it looks like they're serious about it.
The spec sheet listed two caveats. Games will have a limit to the number of times they can be transferred. Also, some games can't be moved over. The spec sheet did not say which games exactly.
Expect Nintendo to clarify these issues closer to the 3DS release time frame, which as we learned to day is not until February for Japan.
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Classic handheld games are coming to the Nintendo 3DS.
During Nintendo's conference in Japan today, president Satoru Iwata announced the 3DS will be getting its own "Virtual Console" store, where they plan to sell Game Boy and Game Boy Color games. Nintendo also plans to sell "Classic Games" viewable in 3D. No details about which titles will be available or what they will be priced at.
Nintendo's Japanese website uses two games as an example of titles that might come to the download service for 3DS: Super Mario Land for Game Boy, and The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX for Game Boy Color.
more here
Here's what the full Famitsu list looks like now of 3DS games to come. First, the games that have been in the release list since E3:
* Samurai Warriors Chronicle (Tecmo Koei)
* Resident Evil Revelations (Capcom)
* Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition (Capcom)
* Dynasty Warriors (Tecmo Koei)
* Ninja Gaiden (Tecmo Koei)
* Dead or Alive Dimensions (Tecmo Koei)
* Kingdom Hearts 3DS (Square Enix)
* Chocobo Racing 3D (Square Enix)
* Super Black Bass 3D (Star Fish SD)
* Super Monkey Ball (Sega)
* Sonic the Hedgehog 3DS (Sega)
* Rika-chan 3DS (Sega)
* Animal Crossing (Nintendo)
* Kid Icarus 3DS (Nintendo)
* Star Fox 64 3D (Nintendo)
* Steel Diver (Nintendo)
* Nintendogs + Cats (Nintendo)
* Mario Kart (Nintendo)
* PilotWings Resort (Nintendo)
* Paper Mario (Nintendo)
* The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time 3DS (Nintendo)
* Kororinpa Series (Hudson)
* Deca Sports 3DS Series (Hudson)
* Bomberman Series (Hudson)
* Mobile Suit Gundam Series (Namco Bandai)
* Super Robot Taisen 3DS Series (Namco Bandai)
* Dragon Ball Series (Namco Bandai)
* PacMan & Galaga (Namco Bandai)
* Ridge Racer (Namco Bandai)
* Harvest Moon 3D (Marvelous)
* Professor Layton and the Mask of Miracle (Level-5)
* Crash-City GP (Rocket Company)
* VS-Robo (Rocket Company)
And now for what's new in the magazine's list this week:
* Class of Heroes 3Dx3D (Acquire)
* Combat of Giants: Dinosaurs 3D (Ubisoft)
* Ghost Recon Tactics (Ubisoft)
* Splinter Cell Chaos Theory 3D (Ubisoft)
* Driver 3D (Ubisoft)
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Sony better bring out one kick ass PSP2, if not 3DS will blow it out of the handheld market!
The system will come with a charging stand (pictured below), AC adapter, contactable touch pen, 2GB SD memory card, a starter guide, and other manuals.
The 3DS' dimensions when closed are 5.3 inches wide, 2.9 inches long, 0.8 inches tall and weighs in at 8 ounces. The upper screen's dimensions are 3.53 inches, wide screen with naked eye 3D support, 800x240 pixel resolution (400 pixels are allocated for each eye to enable 3D viewing), while the lower screen is 3.02 inches and 320x240 pixels
The 3DS includes three cameras, one on the inside and two on the outside. Each camera is 0.3 megapixels (640x480). Along with its traditional button inputs, the 3DS has a "Circle Pad" (360 degree analog input), Touch Screen, Internal Mic, Motion Sensor, and Gyro Sensor. Other inputs include 3D Volume (can smoothly adjust degree of 3D output), Home Button (for opening the Home menu), Wireless Switch (can turn off wireless even while in mid-game).
The Nintendo 3DS game cartridges are the same size as the regular DS ones. The maximum memory will be 2 gigabytes as the system's launch. Battery life has not been detailed.
Nintendo also detailed many of the system's functionality features. Below is the list:
Enjoy 3D images with the naked eye on the top screen.
You can adjust the 3D volume to change the 3D feel, and can also make it 2D.
A stereo camera that can take 3D pictures
Includes 2 external cameras. When you take 3D pictures, they can be viewed on the spot.
New input interfaces
Slide Pad, Motion Sensor, Gyro Sensor
SpotPass
When the 3DS is in sleep mode, the system will automatically seek out Nintendo Zone and wireless LAN access points and will grab information, game data, free games, videos and other things from the internet.
StreetPass
When the 3DS is in sleep mode, it will automatically exchange data with other 3DS systems. The system can transfer data from multiple games simultaneously.
Functionality For Use Without Leaving Games
Home Menu, Internet Browser, Notice List
A Variety of Software Built In
Nintendo 3DS Camera, Nintendo 3DS Sound, Mii Studio*, StreetPass Mii Plaza*, AR Games*, Activity Log, etc. (* temp; direct translation from the Japanese)
Download Sales of Games
In addition to buying games, you can view introductory videos and rankings
Transfer Over Software and Data
You'll be able to transfer your already purchased download software to 3DS. This includes DSi Ware games from DSi and DSi LL. Nintendo notes there is a limited number of transfers allowed and that some software cannot be transferred.
Backwards Compatible
In addition to playing games made for 3DS, the system can also play DSi and DS games.
Parental Controls
You can set play restrictions based off game ratings. You can also limit browser use and other areas. Parental Controls have been improved over the DSi.
The 3DS is scheduled to launch in February in Japan for 25,000 yen and in March 2011 for North America and Europe. Pricing details for those territories have not been announced.
source
The inability to transfer DSi Ware between hardware may have kept you from upgrading to DSi LL. But you'll have no such worry with 3DS.
Nintendo has confirmed that the 3DS will let you transfer over your DSi Ware games. It didn't provide specifics on how the transfer would take place, but this is actually one of the big features highlighted in the system's Japanese spec sheet, so it looks like they're serious about it.
The spec sheet listed two caveats. Games will have a limit to the number of times they can be transferred. Also, some games can't be moved over. The spec sheet did not say which games exactly.
Expect Nintendo to clarify these issues closer to the 3DS release time frame, which as we learned to day is not until February for Japan.
source
Classic handheld games are coming to the Nintendo 3DS.
During Nintendo's conference in Japan today, president Satoru Iwata announced the 3DS will be getting its own "Virtual Console" store, where they plan to sell Game Boy and Game Boy Color games. Nintendo also plans to sell "Classic Games" viewable in 3D. No details about which titles will be available or what they will be priced at.
Nintendo's Japanese website uses two games as an example of titles that might come to the download service for 3DS: Super Mario Land for Game Boy, and The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX for Game Boy Color.
more here
Here's what the full Famitsu list looks like now of 3DS games to come. First, the games that have been in the release list since E3:
* Samurai Warriors Chronicle (Tecmo Koei)
* Resident Evil Revelations (Capcom)
* Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition (Capcom)
* Dynasty Warriors (Tecmo Koei)
* Ninja Gaiden (Tecmo Koei)
* Dead or Alive Dimensions (Tecmo Koei)
* Kingdom Hearts 3DS (Square Enix)
* Chocobo Racing 3D (Square Enix)
* Super Black Bass 3D (Star Fish SD)
* Super Monkey Ball (Sega)
* Sonic the Hedgehog 3DS (Sega)
* Rika-chan 3DS (Sega)
* Animal Crossing (Nintendo)
* Kid Icarus 3DS (Nintendo)
* Star Fox 64 3D (Nintendo)
* Steel Diver (Nintendo)
* Nintendogs + Cats (Nintendo)
* Mario Kart (Nintendo)
* PilotWings Resort (Nintendo)
* Paper Mario (Nintendo)
* The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time 3DS (Nintendo)
* Kororinpa Series (Hudson)
* Deca Sports 3DS Series (Hudson)
* Bomberman Series (Hudson)
* Mobile Suit Gundam Series (Namco Bandai)
* Super Robot Taisen 3DS Series (Namco Bandai)
* Dragon Ball Series (Namco Bandai)
* PacMan & Galaga (Namco Bandai)
* Ridge Racer (Namco Bandai)
* Harvest Moon 3D (Marvelous)
* Professor Layton and the Mask of Miracle (Level-5)
* Crash-City GP (Rocket Company)
* VS-Robo (Rocket Company)
And now for what's new in the magazine's list this week:
* Class of Heroes 3Dx3D (Acquire)
* Combat of Giants: Dinosaurs 3D (Ubisoft)
* Ghost Recon Tactics (Ubisoft)
* Splinter Cell Chaos Theory 3D (Ubisoft)
* Driver 3D (Ubisoft)
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Sony better bring out one kick ass PSP2, if not 3DS will blow it out of the handheld market!
