The 3DS: 3D Gaming, 3D Camera and 3D Movies
Nintendo held a lengthy keynote today at E3 and as we suspected, the company waiting until the very end to talk about the thing we were most curious about.
After several game announcements and discussions about already annouced titles and Wii stats, the company finally unveiled the 3DS. Nintendo announced the 3DS a while back but gave very little information other than teasing that we wouldn't need glasses to get the full 3D effect. Today the company debuted the product and we finally got to lay eyes on the handheld we'd been speculating about.
It's blue and like all DSes, it packs two screens. However, unlike previous DSes, the screens are two different sizes. The slightly bigger (3.5-inch) widescreen on top is reserved for the 3D technology and is not touch sensitive. The arrow keys have been shifted down to make room for an analog stick, the "slide pad," which is actually quite flat, and there's three cameras, one on front and two on the back, one of which takes 3D pictures. One of the biggest surprises about the 3DS is that the device will play 3D Hollywood movies like How to Train Your Dragon.
Nintendo talked briefly about games and we're just a little bit excited about these titles: DJ Hero 3D, Madden, Saints Row, Professor Layton, Resident Evil, Assassin's Creen, Ridge Racer and METAL GEAR SOLID.
No word on pricing or release dates but we can only assume it'll be "in time for the holidays" at the very latest as it doesn't make sense to miss out on all the "I want" vibes that hit around Christmas time.
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Everything is going 3D. Hope its a fad!!!
Yeah for glassesless 3D!
is it too hard to get one picture? or did they not put out pictures?
I'm actually most excited about the higher resolution and the much improved graphics/processor. I put down my DS for my PSP because of the graphics. Looks like I'll be going back to Nintendo again.
So, does it need glasses for 3d or not?
It does not need glasses to be seen but the effect must be viewed through the DS's screen.
The 3D screen is basically a screen with tiny slits that your eyes will view at different angles causing different images to be shown to each eye. Since the images are rendered twice, you see added depth.
OMG... it's uglier than I thought it would be... it's so chunky and mis-matched.. not a fan. I think the designers must be color blind cause that puky(?) torquise w/ black just looks terrible. And the Dpad looks awkward to use. It doesn't look very idk, elegant, or well though out.
OMG... it's uglier than I thought it would be... it's so chunky and mis-matched.. not a fan. I think the designers must be color blind cause that puky(?) torquise w/ black just looks terrible. And the Dpad looks awkward to use. It doesn't look very idk, elegant, or well though out.
... You puke turquoise? You'd better see a doctor, dude.
is it too hard to get one picture? or did they not put out pictures?
Just look around online a little, there have been many videos and pictures posted as well as first impressions.
http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/15 [...] the-flesh/
http://e3.nintendo.com/3ds/
http://ds.ign.com/articles/109/1098014p1.html
Nintendo has stressed that the 3DS units on display are demo/engineering samples only, adding that the final production version could look quite a bit different.
puky as in "eww" thats not a nice colour. like that salmon they've got out for the DS XL.
I'm excited to find out the hardware specs for this thing, like what CPU/GPU is used as well as their capabilities, but I haven't seen any information released on internal hardware specs yet.
All I've heard so far are rumors suggesting graphics capabilities that could be similar to the GameCube/Xbox.
The known hardware specs so far relate to the screens, game cards, and wireless communication:
Top Screen:
3.53-inch widescreen LCD display, enabling 3D view without the need for special glasses; with 800x240 pixel resolution (400 pixels are allocated for each eye to enable 3D viewing).
Touch Screen:
3.02-inch LCD with 320x240 pixel resolution with a touch screen.
Nintendo 3DS Game Card:
2 GB Max. at launch.
Wireless Communication:
Can communicate in the 2.4 GHz band. Multiple Nintendo 3DS systems can connect via a local wireless connection to let users communicate or enjoy competitive game play. Systems also can connect to LAN access points to access the Internet and allow people to enjoy games with others. Will support IEEE 802.11 with enhanced security (WPA/WPA2). Nintendo 3DS hardware is designed so that even when not in use, it can automatically exchange data with other Nintendo 3DS systems or receive data via the Internet while in sleep mode.
I'm guessing similar capabilities to the GameCube, going by Nintendo's trend with handheld consoles.
I'm glad to see this type of screen finally coming to the masses, hopefully it will push companies to improve on the technology and increase the angle at which you can see 3D.
Jane, commendable job on fixing the article. A good picture, as well as the part about previous DS's having multiple touch screens.
now to wait to see what the PSP 2 brings to the table.
3DS looks like a hit so far especially with its release titles
It does not need glasses to be seen but the effect must be viewed through the DS's screen.The 3D screen is basically a screen with tiny slits that your eyes will view at different angles causing different images to be shown to each eye. Since the images are rendered twice, you see added depth.
sounds like i would get a headache if i played it too long.
Must say, if the final product looks anything like the one on the pic above, I too am a bit disappointed, it looke so... 90s
sounds like i would get a headache if i played it too long.
If you see on the top right side, it has a slider for the 3D effect so you can either set it up to the highest possible or turn it off and play 2D so if you were to get a headache you can still play
Must say, if the final product looks anything like the one on the pic above, I too am a bit disappointed, it looke so... 90s
e3.nintendo.com
They got some pictures of the colors, red/black and all black (the coolest imo)
I can see this thing causing a strain on the eyes, much like those "magic eye" posters of yester-year. Virtual-boy anyone???
I wish they had mentioned pricing. the features are worthwhile as long as they don't price this thing sky-high
I can see this thing causing a strain on the eyes, much like those "magic eye" posters of yester-year. Virtual-boy anyone???
Yea but virtual boy you had to look into like a visor and it was all black with red lines and dots.
I really hope all this 3d stuff is a fad. Or at the very least they find a way for guys with one eye to enjoy it too
(like myself)
Assassin's Creen, I mean Creed, and Metal Gear Solid? Hooray!!! Nintendo is the Comeback Kid!!! If Ubisoft & Konami believe in the prowess of this system then so shall I. PSP money, to the 3DS you go!
goodbye PSP and SONY, hello 3DS and NINTENDO
I think Nintendo is such a smart company. They invent amazing things that children, teens, adults, and even older adults will love. I am looking foward to trade in my DSI and my 1st version of my DSi to buy the 3ds.