Official Nintendo 3DS Thread (With Comparison Pictures)

[Mavrick]

Nintendo 3DS Hardware - Hands On Video

Pre-Order(UK release March 25th £229.99)

Nintendo 3DS at Play.com

Nintendo 3DS at Game.co.uk

Nintendo 3DS at HMV

Nintendo 3DS at Amavon.co.uk

Nintendo 3DS at ShopTo.net

Nintendo 3DS Japanese Launch titles and Final design Box Art


Region Locked

Launch Titles (Japan Feb 26th 2011)

* Battle of the Giants: Dinosaurs 3D (¥5,040)
* Nintendogs+Cats (¥4,800)
* Professor Layton and the Mask of Miracle (¥5,980)
* Puzzle Bobble 3D (¥4,980)
* Ridge Racer 3D (¥6,090)
* Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition (¥4,800)
* Samurai Warriors: Chronicle (¥6,090)
* Winning Eleven Soccer 3D (¥5,800)

Launch Titles (UK March 25th)

UK Launch Games
Launch window game trailers
- Pilotwings Resort
- Nintendogs + Cats: Golden Retriever & New Friends
- Nintendogs + Cats: French Bulldog & New Friends
- Nintendogs + Cats: Toy Poodle & New Friends
- Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition
- The Sims 3
- PES 2011 3D - Pro Evolution Soccer
- LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars
- Ridge Racer 3D
- Super Monkey Ball 3D
- Samurai Warriors: Chronicles
- Asphalt 3D
- Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars
- Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell 3D
- Rayman 3D

Launch Titles (US March 27th)

- Steel Diver
- Nintendogs + Cats
- Pilotwings Resort
- Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition
- The Sims 3
- Madden NFL Football
- Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 3D
- LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars
- Ridge Racer 3D
- Super Monkey Ball 3D
- Bust-A-Move Universe
- Samurai Warriors: Chronicles
- Asphalt 3D
- Combat of Giants: Dinosaurs 3D
- Rayman 3D
- Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Shadow Wars

Specs

Price:

25,000 yen (Including tax) (UK £229.99/US$249.99)

Launch date:

February 26, 2011 (Japan, UK March 25th - US March 27th)

Included in the hardware package are:

Nintendo 3DS hardware unit
Nintendo 3DS recharging cradle
Nintendo 3DS AC adapter
Nintendo 3DS stylus
2GB SD memory card
6 AR Cards (used for games with AR technologies)
Quick-Start Guide
Operations Manual
Warrantee card

Nintendo 3DS functions:

# Upper screen can show 3D images without the need for special glasses.
3D effect is adjustable with 3D Depth Slider. Possible to make the image 2D.

# Stereo Camera to take 3D photos.
With the two lenses outside, 3D pictures can be taken and seen on the spot (sometimes you can't use the home menu, during wireless play or the system's camera).

# New Control Interface
Circle Pad, Motion Sensor, Gyro Sensor

# SpotPass
While Nintendo 3DS is in sleep mode, it automatically detects Nitendo Zone and certain wireless access points to receive information, game data, free software, pictures, etc from the Internet without input from consumers.

# StreetPass
While Nintendo 3DS is in sleep mode, it automatically exchanges data with other Nintendo 3DS units (3DS can conduct Street Pass transfers simultaneously for up to 12 titles).

# User built-in functions that can be used without turning off the gameplay include:
HOME Menu (can be used in-game to look up things on the internet or jot notes), Web Browser, Notifications, etc.

# Preinstalled software
Nintendo 3DS Camera, Nintendo 3DS Sound, Mii Studio (Miis that you've received appear in the Sleep Mode Mii Plaza area, StreetPass (Street Pass transfers are handled at the system level), Mii Plaza, AR Games, Activity Log etc.

# Download service to purchase game software and additional content
In adition to the purchase of software, it is possible to view sample software videos and software sales rankings.

# Software Data Transfer
Possible to transfer download software to the new Nintendo 3DS system. It is also possible to transfer Nintendo DSiWare from Ninendo DSi/DSi XL to Nintendo 3DS.

# Compatibility
In addition to new Nintendo 3DS-dedicated software, it also can run Nintendo DS software and Nintendo DSi software.

# Parental Controls
So that children will be able to use the product safely, parental control functions already available on Nintendo DSi, such as restricting the game play in accordance with age rating and restricting the use of Web Browser, will be enhanced (regulate transfers via the system's parental controls).

Size (when closed):

Approximately 5.3 inches wide, 2.9 inches long, 0.8 inches tall.

Weight:

Approximately 8 ounces.

Top Screen:

3.53-inch widescreen LCD display, enabling 3D viewing without the need for special glasses; with 800x240 pixel resolution (400 pixels are allocated for each eye to enable 3D viewing).

Bottom Screen:

Bottom screen supports 256x192 pixels resolution.

Cameras:

One inner camera and two outer cameras with 640x480 (0.3 Mega) pixel resolution.

Wireless Communication:

Can communicate in the 2.4 GHz band. Multiple Nintendo 3DS systems can connect via a local wireless connection to enable users to communicate or enjoy competitive gameplay. Systems also can connect to LAN access points to access the internet and enable people to enjoy games with others. Will support IEEE 802.11 with enhanced security (WPA/WPA2).

Game Controls:

Touch screen, embedded microphone, A/B/X/Y face buttons, +Control Pad. L/R buttons, Start and Select buttons, "Circle Pad" that allows 360-degree analog imput, one inner camera, two outer cameras, motion sensor and gyro sensor.

Other Input Controls:

3D Depth Slider to adjust level of 3D effect (can be scaled back or turned off completely depending on the preference of the user) HOME button to call system function, Wireless switch to turn off wireless communications (even during gamplay), Power button.

Input/Output:
A game card slot, an SD memory card slot, an AC adapter connector (You can use your DSi and DSi LL [XL] AC adapter with the 3DS) a charging cradle terminal and a stereo headphone output jack.

Sound:
Stereo speakers positioned to the left and right of the top screen.

Stylus:
The telescoping stylus is approximately 4 inches when fully extended.

Battery:
Lithium ion battery details [3-5 hours for 3DS games, 5-8 hours for DS games (1300 mAh).]

Nintendo 3DS Game Card:
The same size as a Nintendo DS game card.
2GB max at launch.

Preloaded applications:
3DS Sound,
Mii Studio,
PictoChat,
Street Pass Mii Plaza,
Face Shooting,
Download Service,
3DS Camera,
Augmented reality games,
3DS Shop,
Internet Browser,
Activity Log

Inside the Box

Final Box Art


Nintendo 3DS Game Case and Cartridge
3DS game cards have a slight lip on the upper right-hand corner to help distinguish them from DS carts.
3DS boxes are slimmer than DS boxes.


Nintendo 3DS


Nintendo 3DS Cradle (Dock)


AC Adapter


Augmented Reality Cards


SD Card


Nintendo 3DS Size Comparison


Nintendo 3DS (Black, Below GBA Micro)


Nintendo 3DS Games Comparison

3DS vs PSP (Pes 2011)



3DS Vs Wii



Nintendo 3DS Gameplay Videos

Software Line-up

Resident Evil: Revilations Trailer

Resident Evil: Mercenaries 3D Trailer

Resident Evil: Mercenaries 3D Gameplay Trailer

MGS3: Snake Eater 3D

[,deeii]

Excellent post! .
Thanks! I really can't wait till it hits the shelves over here in the Netherlands.

Looks great!

[Mavrick]

Originally Posted by ,deeii

Excellent post! .
Thanks! I really can't wait till it hits the shelves over here in the Netherlands.

Looks great!

Thanks

I thought it was about time all this info got posted in one place along with some nice pics. Honestly can't wait to get this in March

[Mavrick]

Update: Added a few gameplay videos. This thing looks amazing!

[MOONPHASE]

Region locked? That's a bummer and will also mean that I will just wait for a price drop or just buy a Japanese 3DS instead whenever I have the money for it. But I do wonder if the lock is only for 3DS titles or if it also applies to regular DS games for people like me who import from Japan since the regular DS is region-free.

[Mavrick]

Originally Posted by MOONPHASE

Region locked? That's a bummer and will also mean that I will just wait for a price drop or just buy a Japanese 3DS instead whenever I have the money for it. But I do wonder if the lock is only for 3DS titles or if it also applies to regular DS games for people like me who import from Japan since the regular DS is region-free.

It does suck But as far as DS titles go, I am sure they will play on any region 3DS. The DSi and DSiXL are both region locked, and regular DS games work fine. It's just DSi enhanced games, such as Pokemon Black and White that are region locked on there. So it would be like this:

DS games will work on any region 3DS

DSi enhanced games will only work with the same region 3DS

3DS games only work with the same region 3DS

[Rebelwithoutacause]

As much as I'd like to get my hands on one of these. I'll have to pass in the meantime until game developers start announcing release dates for 3DS titles that aren't mediocre.

[Mavrick]

Originally Posted by Rebelwithoutacause

As much as I'd like to get my hands on one of these. I'll have to pass in the meantime until game developers start announcing release dates for 3DS titles that aren't mediocre.

Shouldnt have to wait too long. June is most likely when Nintendo will confirm dates for all their 1st party titles they anounced, like mario kart zelda kid icarus etc. They could release one every 2 months from june and that would have them sorted for the rest of the year.

The only other two titles I want asap this year are MGS3 and Resi.

And I'm hoping that the 3rd title for the Pokemon Black and White games (Pokemon Grey?) Is a 3DS title, because we heard last January that the Pokemon company had a 3DS dev kit for quite some time. So fingers crossed they had a team working slowly on that alongside the DS titles. I don't fancy waiting another 3 years for the 6th gen games to appear.

[Mavrick]

A Wired report earlier this week claimed that the new handheld's eStore would not be ready on the day of release and would be added in later via a firmware update.

However, a spokesperson for Nintendo told Eurogamer today that although neither an internet browser nor the eStore would be included in the console's "initial firmware" they will be "updated on day one".

The eStore is where you'll be able to download DSiWare titles, retro Game Boy classics, game demos, trailers and new digital titles made exclusively for the 3DS.

[ozzsoad]

That's great if it's true. I love that I can preview videos of games in 3D, that's a nice touch.

[Mavrick]

Originally Posted by ozzsoad

That's great if it's true. I love that I can preview videos of games in 3D, that's a nice touch.

Yeh its a real nice touch, aswell as trailers for movies and tv in 3D its a great advertising tool and great for us because that should mean we get quite a lot of content

[dloiphone]

^ any explanation in what those ad ons are for and what they do?

[Mavrick]

Originally Posted by dloiphone

^ any explanation in what those ad ons are for and what they do?

From top to bottom.

• The Famicom Disk System, the birthplace of The Legend of Zelda.
  
• Another famicom add-on, a modem, was only ever released in Japan.
  
• The Satellaview was an add-on for Japanese Super Nintendos that allowed users to download games over phone lines.
  
• Following in the Famicom's footsteps, Nintendo released a Disk System for the Nintendo 64. It came too late, and was too expensive, to be of much use.
  
• E-Reader, a Game Boy peripheral designed to scan cards and use them in video games.
  
• On the left, the Wavebird, a wireless version of the original GameCube controller that seriously bulked up the pad (though, to be fair, this doesn't really count, as it's not an add-on, it's a built-in). On the right, the fat suit the console had to put on to play Game Boy Advance games on a TV set.

[AutomaticDriver]

Roller Coaster Tycoon Coming to the 3DS in 2012!!

http://ds.ign.com/articles/119/1192772p1.html

The franchise that had countless gamers glued to their computer screens is headed to Nintendo's newest handheld. Roller Coaster Tycoon 3D will be a brand new addition to the theme-park simulator series, available exclusively on the Nintendo 3DS.

The title will allow players to construct wild roller coasters and manage their park as best they can to draw the biggest crowds. It is the first time Roller Coaster Tycoon will be available on a handheld.

Roller Coaster Tycoon 3D will feature a new gameplay mode with special unlockable content. This Coaster Story mode will blend together tutorials and park challenges into a cohesive narrative. As you and your character progress, you'll unlock unique attractions, themes, amenities and more.

Players can also experience the game in a more classic setting using Park Sandbox mode, which allows them to jump right into the action of building their park from the ground up. RollerCoaster Tycoon 3D will be available in 2012. Stay tuned to IGN for more info on this upcoming title as it rolls in.

[AutomaticDriver]

Has anybody ever used a screen protector for the bottom screen? I have never used one. But I was thinking about using one, since I have a pin size rough spot on my bottom screen(defect. I did not cause it.)

Are they easy to remove, in case I mess up, or dont like it? Do they effect gameplay with the touchscreen? AKA, harder for it to tell that your stylus is touching the screen?

[MOONPHASE]

Senran Kagura 8 Minute Sexy Sampler Trailer

3DS「閃乱カグラ� プレイ - YouTube