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'''Binoculars'''<ref>Musa, Alexander, and Geson Hatchett. 2013. ''Super Mario 3D World'' [[Prima Games|Prima]] Official Game Guide, page 18.</ref> (called '''Telescopes''' in ''[[Nintendo Power]]''<ref>Chris Slate, Nintendo Power Issue 272, page 50</ref>) are telescopic devices in ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]''. If [[Mario]] steps on a green platform in front of it, he can look through the lens and get a view of the whole area. The binoculars are controlled by moving the [[Nintendo 3DS]] around using its gyro-sensor control and the player can press {{button|3ds|L}} or {{button|3ds|R}} to zoom out and zoom in, respectively. The player can also look for hidden [[Toad (species)|Toad]]s, and if the Toads are sighted, they will throw out items such as [[Star Coin|Star Medal]]s, [[1-Up Mushroom]]s, or even [[Star]]s. The camera can also be moved about using the {{button|3ds|Stick}} on the 3DS. The image within the binoculars appears as 2D even if 3D is turned on. | '''Binoculars'''<ref>Musa, Alexander, and Geson Hatchett. 2013. ''Super Mario 3D World'' [[Prima Games|Prima]] Official Game Guide, page 18.</ref> (called '''Telescopes''' in ''[[Nintendo Power]]''<ref>Chris Slate, Nintendo Power Issue 272, page 50</ref>) are telescopic devices in ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]''. If [[Mario]] steps on a green platform in front of it, he can look through the lens and get a view of the whole area. The binoculars are controlled by moving the [[Nintendo 3DS]] around using its gyro-sensor control and the player can press {{button|3ds|L}} or {{button|3ds|R}} to zoom out and zoom in, respectively. The player can also look for hidden [[Toad (species)|Toad]]s, and if the Toads are sighted, they will throw out items such as [[Star Coin|Star Medal]]s, [[1-Up Mushroom]]s, or even [[Star]]s. The camera can also be moved about using the {{button|3ds|Stick}} on the 3DS. The image within the binoculars appears as 2D even if 3D is turned on. | ||
Binoculars | [[File:Binoculars.JPG|thumb|A pair of '''binoculars''' in ''Super Mario Odyssey''.]] | ||
Binoculars return in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''. Here, Mario uses them by [[capture|capturing]] them with [[Cappy]], and they launch upward a set distance before their normal use, allowing Mario to view more of the area he's in. | |||
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Revision as of 12:50, November 6, 2017
- This article is about an item in Super Mario 3D Land. For the item in Yoshi's New Island, see Binoculars (Yoshi's New Island).
File:Binoculars 3dl.png
Artwork of a pair of binoculars.
Binoculars[1] (called Telescopes in Nintendo Power[2]) are telescopic devices in Super Mario 3D Land. If Mario steps on a green platform in front of it, he can look through the lens and get a view of the whole area. The binoculars are controlled by moving the Nintendo 3DS around using its gyro-sensor control and the player can press 
or 
to zoom out and zoom in, respectively. The player can also look for hidden Toads, and if the Toads are sighted, they will throw out items such as Star Medals, 1-Up Mushrooms, or even Stars. The camera can also be moved about using the 
on the 3DS. The image within the binoculars appears as 2D even if 3D is turned on.
File:Binoculars.JPG
A pair of binoculars in Super Mario Odyssey.
Binoculars return in Super Mario Odyssey. Here, Mario uses them by capturing them with Cappy, and they launch upward a set distance before their normal use, allowing Mario to view more of the area he's in.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch | Verrekijker[?] | Binoculars | |
| German | Teleskop[?] | Telescope | |
| Italian | Binocolo[?] | Binoculars | |
| Russian | Бинокль[?] Binokl' |
Binoculars | |
| Spanish | Telescopio[?] | Telescope |
See Also
Trivia
- In certain levels from the game (such as World 1-3) where the pair of Binoculars are found, the player may be able to spot with them a white UFO that eventually disappears from sight.[4]
- In the Goomba Spotting minigame in Mario Party 9, the whole minigame seems to have been seen from a pair of binoculars, except at the ending.
References
- ^ Musa, Alexander, and Geson Hatchett. 2013. Super Mario 3D World Prima Official Game Guide, page 18.
- ^ Chris Slate, Nintendo Power Issue 272, page 50
- ^ Official Japanese Mario Odyssey Twitter
- ^ The UFO as seen in World 1-3
