Nintendo 3DS

The big three Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo came out swingin' at E3 2010 showing fans all over the world that the next year of video games will be historic. Nintendo however stole the show with their new 3Ds, here are the up to date details.

Nintendo 3Ds

Quite possibly the biggest announcement of E3 was the revealing of Nintendo's new handheld, the Nintendo 3DS. This new portable game console produces "3D" effects for the players without the need for 3D glasses. It has a similar design to the Nintendo DS, but will have many new features.

-Two camera lenses on the outside of the system for 3D photos

-A "Home" button similar to the Wii remote

-Improved processing power and graphics (than the DS)

-An analog control called the "Slide Pad" (similar to PSP)

-A new stylus (telescoping)

-Similar touch screen bottom but with higher resolution (256x192 to 320x240)

-3.5 inch wide display

-8 oz weight

-A 3D on/off switch

-Ability to play DS games

-Firmware Updates (to help prevent piracy)

-Improved online capabilities

Tag Mode- While your device is turned off, it will still actively search for other 3DS systems near by to wirelessly and quietly exchange date with people playing the same games as you. A light on the 3Ds will indicate to the user when received data has been taken in through Tag Mode. (Sleep Mode Wi-Fi can automatically download free software as well)

Mii Studio- The 3Ds will also have Mii creation similar to the Wii. However this Mii creation is much more advanced than that on the Wii. Users can use the 3Ds camera to take a picture of a persons face and let the software build a Mii that looks similar to the person in the photo (sweet). Mii's can also be saved to an SD card and printed out or put onto the Internet. Also Mii's can be shared through Tag Mode and the Mii Plaza.

Virtual Handheld- My personal favorite announcement of the 3Ds is the Virtual Handheld. Similar to the Wii's Virtual Console, this will have old Game Boy and Game Boy Color games for sale by Nintendo. Some of these games will even be in 3D!

Along with these major new additions the 3Ds will also allow users to view their play time, edit photos and store information up to 2 GB at launch.

Release Date

The Nintendo 3Ds will launch in Japan Feb. 26th, 2011 and will cost 25,000 Yen. (around $300 USD). The US and Europe will have to wait until March 2011 for the system (damn) with no official price given yet.

Games

This is what really matters, the games for the system. The 3DS could be (and probably is) the coolest thing ever but if the games suck then what does it matter. Hopefully that won't be the case, and with such a stellar list of titles coming out from Nintendo and third party developers we are sure to get some incredible games. Here are the confirmed launch titles.

Launch Titles (for Japan)

- Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3DS

- Nintendogs + Cats

- Pilotwings Resort

- Pro Baseball Spirits

- Professor Layton and the Mask of Miracle

- Ridge Racer 3D

- Samurai Warriors Chronicle

- Steel Diver

- Super Monkey Ball

- Super Street Fighter IV: 3D edition

Other Games Announced (all working titles)

(full list)

- Animal Crossing

- Assassin's Creed: Lost Legacy

- Batman

- Bomberman

- DJ Hero 3D

- Dragon Ball

- FIFA Soccer

- Final Fantasy

- Frogger

- Kid Icarus: Uprising

- Kingdom Hearts 3D

- Madden NFL

- Mario Cart 3Ds

- Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3DS

- Ninja Gaiden

- Packman & Galaga

- Paper Mario 3Ds

- Resident Evil: Revelations

- Resident Evil: Mercenaries 3D

- Saints Row: Drive-By

- The Sims 3

- Sonic the Hedgehog

- Star Fox 64 3D

- Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Lead the Ghosts

So as you can see HUGE third party developers are working on games for the 3Ds, and why shouldn't they be. This system has unlimited potential and the ability to reach consumers of all ages, sex and race. It's safe to say that Nintendo is expecting a huge launch of the 3DS across the world. I know I'll be picking one up at midnight. Stay tuned for more info and in the mean time enjoy these 3DS game screen shots. Also here is a link to Nintendo's whole E3 2010 presentation, enjoy!

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