I had the distinct pleasure of attending the introductory event for the press and media for the launch of the highly anticipated launch of the Nintendo 3DS!
I was in a room full of techies trying out the newest in technology for handheld games. It was awesome!
Here’s more info from the press release:
Nintendo 3DS includes two screens. The bottom touch screen makes use of a telescoping stylus that is stored in the unit itself. The top screen displays 3D visuals to the naked eye. Looking at the screen is like peering through a window into a world where characters and objects have true depth. The system also has a 3D Depth Slider that lets players select the level of 3D they enjoy the most. The 3D effect can be ratcheted up to the highest level, scaled back to a more moderate setting or even turned off completely, depending on the preference of the user.
In addition to the familiar + Control Pad and button controls found on previous Nintendo hand-helds, Nintendo 3DS now also includes a Circle Pad, which provides a full 360 degrees of direction, giving it the freedom and precision needed to play games in 3D worlds. It brings the same degree of responsiveness that gamers enjoyed when Nintendo introduced an analog control stick to navigate Mario™ through Super Mario 64™ on the Nintendo 64™ system.
Two features will allow owners to stay connected in new ways. Both deliver bonus content to owners as they move around during their daily lives, so users might open up their systems at any moment to find new surprises. For owners who choose to activate it, the StreetPass™ feature is capable of exchanging game information with other Nintendo 3DS systems as owners pass one another.
Each Nintendo 3DS system comes pre-loaded with a variety of fun games, applications and features, such as Nintendo 3DS Camera. Nintendo 3DS has three cameras. One camera points at the user, while two additional cameras point outward. These two outer cameras take photos in 3D. The fun, built-in game Face Raiders™ asks users to shoot at funny depictions of their own faces. Nintendo 3DS, when put into Sleep Mode, can act as a pedometer, while letting users earn Play Coins for the steps they take that can then be traded in for additional content in compatible games and applications. By accessing the Activity Log, users can check their steps as well as their play time. With Nintendo 3DS Sound, users can enjoy sound-manipulation tools or rock out while listening to their MP3 or AAC music files. An upgraded Internet browser will also be available via a system update.
Taking a 3D picture of myself was a lot of fun and looks great. Having the option of the degree of 3D level was also a fantastic option. The system will be launched on March 27, 2011 with a price of $249.99, with video cartridges available in many games and they are working out affordable price points for that.
Additionally, Nintendo makes parental controls a priority. Thats the most important thing I need to hear. The 3D function can be shut off, you can use your old cartridges and 30 more will be available at the end of March. I’m sold, and of course so was my sonwhen I told him what event I had been at!
You have to try this system to get the full impact of this new technology, 3D without the 3D glasses!
Disclosure: I received no monetary compensation for this post.
How cool! My niece has the DSI, but this is so awesome that I think she will love it.