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The '''Nintendo 3DS''' is an upcoming handheld console that will be the successor to the [[Nintendo DS]] series | The '''Nintendo 3DS''' is an upcoming handheld console that will be the successor to the [[Nintendo DS]] series and will be released in early [[2011]]. The console will have a 3D display without the need for glasses (known as [[wikipedia:autostereoscopy|autostereoscopy]]), using [[wikipedia:Parallax barrier|Parallax Barrier]] technology<ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2010/100323e.pdf Re: Launch of New Portable Game Machine - nintendo.co.jp]</ref>. The Nintendo 3DS was shown for the public during the E3 2010 in Los Angeles, California, coming in metallic colors, and the upper screen slightly wider than the bottom touch screen. It will cost ¥25,000 (USD$300) upon its release | ||
The prime feature of the handheld is the 3D display, which is shown in the upper screen of 3.5 inches. The Nintendo 3DS also includes a camera on its inner side located at the top of the upper screen and two outside over the lid, giving the capability to take 3D photos and also | The prime feature of the handheld is the 3D display, which is shown in the upper screen of 3.5 inches. The Nintendo 3DS also includes a camera on its inner side located at the top of the upper screen and two outside over the lid, giving the capability to take 3D photos and also playe 3D videos. The handheld has a 3D depth slide, a motion sensor and a gyroscope; and an analog stick on its inner side along with the direction pad. Some buttons were moved such as Select and Start, that are found currently below the bottom touch screen. The power button is now located below the A, B, X and Y buttons. The new button Home, which allows users to enter directly the system's menu, is found between the Start and Select buttons. The handheld also is able to find Wireless Connection spots and other Nintendo 3DS automatically for online play<ref>[http://mynintendonews.com/2010/06/15/nintendo-huge-nintendo-wii-3ds-and-ds-announcements-at-todays-e3-press-conference/ Nintendo: Huge Nintendo Wii 3DS And DS Announcements At Today’s E3 Press Conference « My Nintendo News]</ref>. Online expansion also includes achievements, friend lists, sharing game content with friends, and the ability to download new content for games <ref>[http://www.cubed3.com/news/14273 3DS To Feature Expanded Online; Achievements, Friend Lists]</ref> and firmware update. | ||
The Nintendo 3DS will also have multitask, which can be used by pressing the Home button. Another feature is the "Tag Mode", in which the | The Nintendo 3DS will also have multitask, which can be used by pressing the Home button. Another feature is the "Tag Mode", in which the handheld will detect other nearby 3DS systems automatically. | ||
The Nintendo 3DS also has a 2 GB SD card included which can expanded to more capacity and a charging dock instead of a charging cable like the Nintendo DS series use. | |||
It is backwards compatible with DS and DSi games, although, as with the DSi, Nintendo DS games cannot make use of extensions that used the original DS's [[Game Boy Advance]] slot which the 3DS lacks. Nonetheless, the hardware will count with a [[Virtual Console]] like [[Wii]]'s to download [[Game Boy]] and [[Game Boy Color]] titles. | |||
Some games have been announced for the 3DS, including: ''[[Paper Mario 3DS]]'', ''[[Mario Kart 3DS]]'', ''Kid Icarus Uprising'', ''Nintendogs + Cats'', a new ''Animal Crossing'' game and a ''{{zw|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time}}'' remake. | |||
It | It will be available in two colors, Aqua Blue and Kosmo Black (All 3DS systems have black inner upper halves). Other colors like red, gold and purple shown in the E3 2010 were not confirmed.<ref>[http://gizmodo.com/5564378/3ds-gallery/gallery/5 3DS Gallery]</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 22:56, October 2, 2010
Template:System-Infobox The Nintendo 3DS is an upcoming handheld console that will be the successor to the Nintendo DS series and will be released in early 2011. The console will have a 3D display without the need for glasses (known as autostereoscopy), using Parallax Barrier technology[1]. The Nintendo 3DS was shown for the public during the E3 2010 in Los Angeles, California, coming in metallic colors, and the upper screen slightly wider than the bottom touch screen. It will cost ¥25,000 (USD$300) upon its release
The prime feature of the handheld is the 3D display, which is shown in the upper screen of 3.5 inches. The Nintendo 3DS also includes a camera on its inner side located at the top of the upper screen and two outside over the lid, giving the capability to take 3D photos and also playe 3D videos. The handheld has a 3D depth slide, a motion sensor and a gyroscope; and an analog stick on its inner side along with the direction pad. Some buttons were moved such as Select and Start, that are found currently below the bottom touch screen. The power button is now located below the A, B, X and Y buttons. The new button Home, which allows users to enter directly the system's menu, is found between the Start and Select buttons. The handheld also is able to find Wireless Connection spots and other Nintendo 3DS automatically for online play[2]. Online expansion also includes achievements, friend lists, sharing game content with friends, and the ability to download new content for games [3] and firmware update.
The Nintendo 3DS will also have multitask, which can be used by pressing the Home button. Another feature is the "Tag Mode", in which the handheld will detect other nearby 3DS systems automatically.
The Nintendo 3DS also has a 2 GB SD card included which can expanded to more capacity and a charging dock instead of a charging cable like the Nintendo DS series use.
It is backwards compatible with DS and DSi games, although, as with the DSi, Nintendo DS games cannot make use of extensions that used the original DS's Game Boy Advance slot which the 3DS lacks. Nonetheless, the hardware will count with a Virtual Console like Wii's to download Game Boy and Game Boy Color titles.
Some games have been announced for the 3DS, including: Paper Mario 3DS, Mario Kart 3DS, Kid Icarus Uprising, Nintendogs + Cats, a new Animal Crossing game and a Template:Zw remake.
It will be available in two colors, Aqua Blue and Kosmo Black (All 3DS systems have black inner upper halves). Other colors like red, gold and purple shown in the E3 2010 were not confirmed.[4]
Gallery
- Black3DS.jpg
Final design of a black Nintendo 3DS. 
Detailed blue 3DS in Japanese. - Beta3DS.jpg
Sample design of a blue Nintendo 3DS. 
Sample design of a red Nintendo 3DS. - Nintendo3DSblack.jpg
Sample design of a black Nintendo 3DS. - 3DSoutside.PNG
The red Nintendo 3DS seen from the outside. The two external cameras can be seen.
