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

[Mavrick]

Update: News just in from MCV. Leaked info from the forthcoming Nintendo event next week slates the 3DS launch date in the UK as 25th March costing between £200-£230

[,deeii]

Originally Posted by Mavrick

Update: News just in from MCV. Leaked info from the forthcoming Nintendo event next week slates the 3DS launch date in the UK as 25th March costing between £200-£230

Oh, that's in a few months! Time to go and save some more money. Really want this!

[Mavrick]

Originally Posted by ,deeii

Oh, that's in a few months! Time to go and save some more money. Really want this!

March is going to be a very expensive month I just want to know the launch games we are getting here. I'll probably only get one if its anything like the Jap launch. And Pokemon Black is out 4th march so i'll continue playing that on my 3DS

[DonRSD]

ill stick with my old psp 2001 model

the 3ds isnt my forte, neither is the psp or handheld gaming for that fact.

ill get a psp2 IF they can hack it and i can run an N64 and dreamcast emulator on top of what i can already do with my psp 2001.......other than that i wont be buying another handheld system

[Mavrick]

Originally Posted by DonRSD

ill stick with my old psp 2001 model

the 3ds isnt my forte, neither is the psp or handheld gaming for that fact.

ill get a psp2 IF they can hack it and i can run an N64 and dreamcast emulator on top of what i can already do with my psp 2001.......other than that i wont be buying another handheld system

Granted, I'm not a hardcore hanheld gamer. Although I have had every Gameboy since the original, and I did get a PSP at launch but I sold that a few years ago.

But this? This is going to be a god send for me. I never owned an N64, so geting the chance to play Starfox and Zelda OOT and whatever else they eventually decide to port over isn't going to be like a double dip for me as I never had the chance to play them, I'm finally going to experiance the N64 era

And personaly I'm a supporter of 3D. I love 3D films, but right now buying a 3DTV is out of the question. So this brings home 3D, albeit on a very small scale, but at an affordable price to me. It will be my first experiance of 3D in the home and of 3D gaming. Aswell as 3D camera and the option to play 3D movies as they demo'd last year. Until I can afford an upgrade, this is the closest I'm getting to 3D outside of the cinema.

If the 3D wasn't included then I think its safe to say I would hold off until the price drop, but thats their hook. 3D is the deal breaker, and I'm sold

[DonRSD]

Originally Posted by Mavrick

Granted, I'm not a hardcore hanheld gamer. Although I have had every Gameboy since the original, and I did get a PSP at launch but I sold that a few years ago.

But this? This is going to be a god send for me. I never owned an N64, so geting the chance to play Starfox and Zelda OOT and whatever else they eventually decide to port over isn't going to be like a double dip for me as I never had the chance to play them, I'm finally going to experiance the N64 era

And personaly I'm a supporter of 3D. I love 3D films, but right now buying a 3DTV is out of the question. So this brings home 3D, albeit on a very small scale, but at an affordable price to me. It will be my first experiance of 3D in the home and of 3D gaming. Aswell as 3D camera and the option to play 3D movies as they demo'd last year. Until I can afford an upgrade, this is the closest I'm getting to 3D outside of the cinema.

If the 3D wasn't included then I think its safe to say I would hold off until the price drop, but thats their hook. 3D is the deal breaker, and I'm sold

you have a very good point on the 3d, i must say i agree 100%

[Show spoiler]as far as N64 games, i modded my 360 to have all the systems on it, so im good to go

[Mavrick]

Originally Posted by DonRSD

you have a very good point on the 3d, i must say i agree 100%

[Show spoiler]as far as N64 games, i modded my 360 to have all the systems on it, so im good to go

I have a PS3. Can't get emulators on there yet, but I don't think we are too far away from getting them.

But as far as 3DS goes, the 3D is the only thing right now that has me, looking at the launch games for Japan, there isn't a single one that screams must have, so I just hope we get a better deal over here. Otherwise it looks like I'll be playing Pokemon Black untill the AAA games start to come out.

[FinalEvangelion]

Region codes don't do much these days except to piss people off. Since the PS3 is region free, I've bought many games straight from Japan.

I'll wait until there are some bypasses to the regional lockouts (not piracy, just region code bypass).

[Mavrick]

Originally Posted by FinalEvangelion

Region codes don't do much these days except to piss people off. Since the PS3 is region free, I've bought many games straight from Japan.

I'll wait until there are some bypasses to the regional lockouts (not piracy, just region code bypass).

Agreed that Region Locking a console these days a big mistake. There realy is no need for it. And like you say, even the PS3 is region free for games.

But sadley its not suprising, both the DSi and DSi XL are region locked. But only DSi enhanced games have the region code in them. Thats the only reason I didnt import Pokemon Black or White. And sadly people do end up pirating games that they cant get in their region. So I really cant understand Nintendos decision

[MOONPHASE]

Originally Posted by FinalEvangelion

Region codes don't do much these days except to piss people off. Since the PS3 is region free, I've bought many games straight from Japan.

I'll wait until there are some bypasses to the regional lockouts (not piracy, just region code bypass).

There's so many games I miss out on just because of these region locks. Like if America Xbox 360 had the same kind of games Japan has for it, I would definitely buy a Xbox 360 just to play those games. Or even missing out a bunch of PS2 games Japan had that I want that weren't released in America.

But because PS3, DS, and PSP are region-free, I can import games from Japan that will most likely not come to America. I even now have a lot more games just because of those systems and them being region-free.

[Mavrick]

Originally Posted by MOONPHASE

There's so many games I miss out on just because of these region locks. Like if America Xbox 360 had the same kind of games Japan has for it, I would definitely buy a Xbox 360 just to play those games. Or even missing out a bunch of PS2 games Japan had that I want that weren't released in America.

But because PS3, DS, and PSP are region-free, I can import games from Japan that will most likely not come to America. I even now have a lot more games just because of those systems and them being region-free.

Exactly, and it still gives them a sale wich = money. And I thought that was the whole point of a business, to make money lol

[ozzsoad]

I can't friggin' wait for the 3DS. I'm even holding back from purchasing any Blu-rays in the next month or so in order to afford it. Been a Nintendo fan my whole life, they still continue to impress me. A 3D handheld that doesn't require glasses? Genius. Ocarina of Time 3D will be worth it alone.

[Mavrick]

Originally Posted by ozzsoad

I can't friggin' wait for the 3DS. I'm even holding back from purchasing any Blu-rays in the next month or so in order to afford it. Been a Nintendo fan my whole life, they still continue to impress me. A 3D handheld that doesn't require glasses? Genius. Ocarina of Time 3D will be worth it alone.

Same here there is so much coming out in the next 6 weeks its unreal. But 3DS is my priority. But I may still get the social network, as its an HMV exclusive and I dont know how long they will have it in stock :/ but then again thats £17 that could be spent on the 3DS i hate decisions

[MOONPHASE]

Originally Posted by Mavrick

Exactly, and it still gives them a sale wich = money. And I thought that was the whole point of a business, to make money lol

Unless they want importers money by having to buy 2 3DS systems just to be able to play the games they want.