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#BROKEN Hasney 03-23-2010 04:24 AM
Nintendo 3DS, bitches
 
Woah, holy fucknuts. Cannot wait for E3 to see this now.

http://www.destructoid.com/nintendo-...d-168626.phtml

Quote:
Nintendo of Japan has just announced their next handheld unit, tentatively named the "Nintendo 3DS." The portable platform will offer 3D gaming without the need for 3D glasses, and will be backwards compatible with DS and DSi games. The "Nintendo 3DS" is the successor to the Nintendo DS series and will be on display at this year's E3. We can expect the "Nintendo 3DS" to launch in Japan by the end of the fiscal year, so anywhere between now and March 2011.

3D is the next major step in gaming, but the only thing that's really holding it back is the need for 3D glasses. Nintendo seems to have gotten around that peripheral limitation with their new portable and it will be interesting to see just how Nintendo pulls this off at E3.

Nintendo 3DS Info in English [John Ricciardi's Twitter -- Image]

Kalyx triaD 03-23-2010 04:26 AM
Interesting. Has there been examples of 3D without glasses before?

alvarado52 03-23-2010 04:27 AM
yeah....take your hand and put it in your face, BAM! 3D WITHOUT GLASSES!

Kalyx triaD 03-23-2010 04:33 AM
"lol"

Anyway I read into it and this is the new DS we heard rumors about. It will have a boost in graphical power (I'm guessing somewhere between N64 and GCN power), and the motion sensing is in.

Getting excited for E3 2010.

alvarado52 03-23-2010 04:36 AM
I dunno, while the N has been on a decent streak regarding hardware, lets remember the last '3d' system they released. But then again, it seems they are getting most of their success off gimmicks lately.

EDIT: And to seriously respond to your question Kalyx, i remember as a kid seeing that game where you were a cowboy in arcades that looked holographic....i think thats the closest i have ever seen to 3d w/o glasses.

#BROKEN Hasney 03-23-2010 04:38 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kalyx triaD (Post 2991515)
Interesting. Has there been examples of 3D without glasses before?
I seen some TV prototypes at CES about 3 years ago where you had to sit direct centre to see the projected image. Not sure if they've moved on in 3 years, but it might be like a Gameboy, having to get the perfect position for the light.

Vietnamese Crippler 03-23-2010 04:51 AM
Good thing I held off from the DSi.

Drakul 03-23-2010 08:40 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Vietnamese Crippler (Post 2991533)
Good thing I held off from the DSi.
Same here.

I'm glad to see Nintendo confirmed the next DS. Maybe the rumours I posted earlier this month are true after all. The important bit of my threads post:

Quote:
Originally Posted by Drakul
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kotaku
RPAD spent the entire Game Developers Conference trying to dig up information on Nintendo's successor to the wildly-successful DS handheld. His findings? Of interest.

According to several third-party developers writer Raymond Padilla spoke with, the next Nintendo handheld sounds a lot like the current Nintendo handheld, only with better screens and better performance. Just like we asked for.

The key findings were:

- That the handheld's two screens - yes, it's going dual-screen again - are not only bigger, but the "gap between the two screens is negligible", meaning they can serve as either two separate screens or as a a single large display.

- It's got an accelerometer in it.

- It's expected, based on the handheld's dev kit, to have performance similar to a GameCube. Meaning it has similar performance to a Wii. Handheld Mario Galaxy and Wind Waker? Yes please.

- Many of the developers said their games would be finished towards the end of the year, suggesting a late 2010 release.

And that suggests a reveal of the console at this year's E3 Expo in Los Angeles. It's important to note at this stage that these are all unconfirmed rumours, but then, they do sound awfully sensible, don't they?
My source.

Original source.
A 3D, duel-screen, touch-screen, accelormeter enabled, GameCube performance level hand held sounds amazing.
The idea of 3D without glasses makes me think of some kind of hologram but I doubt we are that advanced at a affordable price, if at all.

#BROKEN Hasney 03-23-2010 08:49 AM
Don't forget about this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jd3-eiid-Uw

That gets 3D with a movement illusion. With an accelormeter you could probably get a similar effect.

The other theory is that each screen has 2 screens, one for the left eye and one for the right eye which can produce a simlar 3D effect to the glasses in movies.

Not every game will have to take advantage of it anyway, if it's DS compatible then 2D games will have to be possible too.

Kane Knight 03-23-2010 08:50 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hasney (Post 2991523)
I seen some TV prototypes at CES about 3 years ago where you had to sit direct centre to see the projected image. Not sure if they've moved on in 3 years, but it might be like a Gameboy, having to get the perfect position for the light.
There have been improvements in 3D images. I don't know what the field of vision is, but at least it won't be as static as that.

Unless they use date technology, but Nintendo wouldn't do that....

Drakul 03-23-2010 08:52 AM
Just saw this on Kotaku. There was a DSi game released only in Japan. It used the camera to make it seem like the game was in 3D. If the 3DS is able to play DSi game, it'll have at a camera to.

Here is the game:
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#BROKEN Hasney 03-23-2010 08:59 AM
It sounds a bit bizzare though that the "several" developers that the report talked about never mentioned the 3D element so I'm not sure how much truth there are in the original rumors from CES... Either that or Nintendo have decided to add it after the initial dev kits went out when they found an affordable solution.

Xero 03-23-2010 09:28 AM
lol am I the only one who who checked to see if it was April 1st?

#BROKEN Hasney 03-23-2010 10:35 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Xero (Post 2991629)
lol am I the only one who who checked to see if it was April 1st?
Yeah, if this came from anywhere but Nintendo's official site, I would be singing BS from the rooftops.

Droford 03-23-2010 02:38 PM
Nintendo should have called it the Virtual Boy 2

Mike the Metal Ed 03-23-2010 03:27 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Droford (Post 2991932)
Nintendo should have called it the Virtual Boy 2
Because 3D technology hasn't moved on at all since 1995.

alvarado52 03-23-2010 04:21 PM
im waiting for the DS with Smell-o-vision. Judging from the DSi game, it appears the DSi is fairly capable of doing 3d already....why make an entire new system for it?

James Steele 03-23-2010 04:48 PM
WTF is up with everything needing a 3D gimmick now? Movies, video games, HDTVs, etc.

Kalyx triaD 03-23-2010 05:21 PM
Not needing glasses makes it much more attractive.

#BROKEN Hasney 03-23-2010 05:39 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by alvarado52 (Post 2992031)
im waiting for the DS with Smell-o-vision. Judging from the DSi game, it appears the DSi is fairly capable of doing 3d already....why make an entire new system for it?
Depends on how they do it. If they do the rumored overlapped screens, it will be a much better effect than simply camera tracking.

And it's a whole new system. I would have jumped at a more powerful DS anyway, without any 3D gimmick.

#BROKEN Hasney 03-23-2010 06:21 PM
From Joystiq:

Quote:
As if news of a new handheld device coming from Nintendo in the middle of the night wasn't enough, Engadget today spotted two reports out of Japanese newspapers Asahi and Nikkei detailing the 3DS' known hardware so far. Asahi claims that the handheld's 3D output (remember, sans silly glasses) comes via a "parallax barrier LCD" from Sharp, while Nikkei backs this up and adds that the device's screens will measure roughly four inches diagonally across (each).

Nikkei also claims the device will feature a "3D control stick," though this could presumably be an analog control stick, as well as rumble support and an upped battery life / speedier Wi-Fi. And while we heard last night that the device would arrive on retail shelves sometime in "Fiscal 2010" (before the end of calendar year March 2011), the report says it will arrive during the "second half of [calendar] 2010," owing the new handheld's reveal to slowing DS sales. In speaking with a representative from Nintendo of America, the New York Times confirmed that we'll get our first hands-on with the 3DS at E3 2010, so we'll get our chance to find out exactly what that hardware contains soon enough.
It's "proper" 3D and not head tracking and an analogue stick. It's the latter I'm more interested in and pray it's not a PSP style nub.

Vietnamese Crippler 03-23-2010 06:38 PM
June can't come fast enough.

Poit 03-23-2010 09:07 PM
Wow... I want.

dronepool 03-23-2010 09:45 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by James Steele (Post 2992070)
WTF is up with everything needing a 3D gimmick now? Movies, video games, HDTVs, etc.
It is annoying, isn't it? This just might be even more fuel into fire:-\

thecc 03-24-2010 02:21 AM
once again sega outdoes nintendo

http://screwattack.com/videos/Hard-Dude-032310

Drakul 03-24-2010 02:26 AM
It'll be playable at E3. So, we should get a good idea about how it's going to work. I know we knew it would be shown but no one knew it would be playable.

Story.

#BROKEN Hasney 03-24-2010 05:15 PM
Sony have given us their take.

http://www.destructoid.com/sony-reje...g-168779.phtml

Essentially says that 3D with glasses for PS3 is amazing!!! But their research is 8 and 9 year olds don't care for 3D so the 3DS will fail.

Of course, the handheld that has a bigger install base than any of the 3 major consoles (and PSP) is exclusively owned by 8 and 9 year olds.

Kane Knight 03-24-2010 09:31 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hasney (Post 2993396)
Sony have given us their take.

http://www.destructoid.com/sony-reje...g-168779.phtml

Essentially says that 3D with glasses for PS3 is amazing!!! But their research is 8 and 9 year olds don't care for 3D so the 3DS will fail.

Of course, the handheld that has a bigger install base than any of the 3 major consoles (and PSP) is exclusively owned by 8 and 9 year olds.
Next week they will announce the PS3DP, claiming it was their idea all along.

Vietnamese Crippler 03-24-2010 10:45 PM
The PS3 Double Penetration?

Funky Fly 03-30-2010 05:02 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Vietnamese Crippler (Post 2993757)
The PS3 Double Penetration?
Right, because Sony's not happy with fucking you over with just one dick ;)

It'll be interesting to see how this plays out. I'd be down with Analog sticks. And with the backward compatibility, the touch screen is obviously still in. I might actually adopt early this time around.

KayfabeMan 03-30-2010 05:11 AM
VIRTUAL BOY 2.0

Kane Knight 03-30-2010 10:58 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Vietnamese Crippler (Post 2993757)
The PS3 Double Penetration?
Well, it was just supposed to be a redundant "Playstation" to mock naming conventions, but yours is much better.

It's gonna need more than a "nub" this time, though.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Funky Fly (Post 3002877)
Right, because Sony's not happy with fucking you over with just one dick ;)
OMG. You XBOT!

:shifty:

Besides, they're a corporation. No one dick fucks you.

alvarado52 03-30-2010 02:06 PM
this is gonna be sick son

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DAMN iNATOR 03-31-2010 07:33 AM
"Cardboard Brown"? They marketing this to homeless people all of a sudden or what?

Drakul 04-03-2010 02:06 AM
So, Sharp revealed their handheld 3D touchscreen technology yesterday. Kotaku is talking as if they are the ones behind the 3D technology for the 3DS. Are they? I must have missed it.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Kotaku
The new 3D touchscreen LCD tech is capable of switching between 2D and 3D modes, perfect for backward compatibility with the current Nintendo DS and DSi software libraries. And, perhaps best of all, Sharp's new screen features some impressive specs, boasting a 854 x 480 pixel resolution. Compared to the 256 x 192 pixel resolution of the Nintendo DSi and DSi XL and the 480 x 272 resolution of the PlayStation Portable, we could have a very attractive picture to look forward to.
Full story.

Edit: There is a video of the conference on YouTube but the 3D effect doesn't work on camera, so there isn't really anything worth seeing.

DAMN iNATOR 04-03-2010 07:38 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by DAMN iNATOR (Post 3004752)
"Cardboard Brown"? They marketing this to homeless people all of a sudden or what?
I must apologize to any homeless people out there reading this right now. That was quite uncalled for on my part.

Drakul 05-08-2010 02:39 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kotaku
Seeking to allay fears over the possible health problems associated with playing games in 3D, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has said that his company's upcoming 3DS handheld will have a "toggle", allowing users to switch between 2D and 3D.

From a legal standpoint, it's a solid decision. There are many people with conditions that mean playing in 3D is either painful or just doesn't work, so having the option of playing games in 2D gets around this problem easily.

But what does it mean for 3D games? If there's an "off" switch for the technology, does that mean the games won't make fundamental use of it, since they'll need to be designed to run in both 2D and 3D? That'd reduce the tech to a mere gimmick.

Or will it mean that some games will need to be marked "3D Only", meaning those who can't play in 3D (or don't want to) are straight out of luck?

It's a messy situation to find yourself in. Then again, when it comes to the transition to 3D entertainment, messy seems par for the course.
Source.

Drakul 06-07-2010 04:09 AM
3DS could be close to "Xbox 360/PS3" graphics.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Kotaku
Since the Game Boy Advance was a Super Nintendo, and the DS was a Nintendo 64, most people expect the upcoming 3DS to have the horsepower of a GameCube. IGN say that may be under-selling the machine somewhat.

The website reports "Several developers that have experienced 3DS in its current form have reported, off the record, that it has processing capabilities that far exceed the Nintendo Wii and bring the device with abilities that are close to HD consoles such as PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360."

Interesting. Sounds like "several developers" may be getting ahead of themselves there, as we seriously doubt the 3DS will be packing such a powerful punch as to even come close to HD home consoles. But that's OK. We don't need it to! A handheld as good-looking as a Wii (or GameCube) would be fine; any better than that, no matter how slight or exaggerated the final results, and it's a bonus.
Source.

I can't imagine it being that powerful and, like others have said, GameCube/Wii graphics would be good enough. It would great if it was 360 level graphics, though. Or they could use that power to put more into the game and just settle for GC graphics.

#BROKEN Hasney 06-07-2010 05:16 AM
To be fair, Nintendo handhelds are usually slightly more powerful than the home console generation they're closest to. If the 3DS has Gamefube power, but high-resolution screens, the graphics would look close to some 360/PS3 games.

Kalyx triaD 06-07-2010 06:57 AM
That's pretty wild.

Kalyx triaD 06-12-2010 11:27 AM
Mock up's going around:

http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets...6/3dsstick.jpg

Based on the descriptions of a Chinaman who claims to have a dev kit.

#BROKEN Hasney 06-12-2010 11:30 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kalyx triaD (Post 3108297)
Based on the descriptions of a Chinaman


Then it's clearly lies.

#BROKEN Hasney 06-15-2010 01:45 PM
RIGHT THEN KIDDIES.

Would probably call the graphics inbetween a PSP and a Gamcube based on Kid Icarus.

Analogue control :heart: as well as motion controls, d-pad and a touch screen.

3D Camera

You can turn the 3D effect up and down on a slider, or off completley.

It IS proper 3D and not a depth illusion.

3D Camera built in

Wireless internet, always on with no fees.

#BROKEN Hasney 06-15-2010 01:49 PM
OK, just had it from 2 sources that the grapahics quality on the device they are using as we speak, has 360 quality GFX. These may be pre-rendered, but Nintendo doesn't usually over-state power. God I hope it holds up.

Kalyx triaD 06-15-2010 01:52 PM
http://cache-04.gawkerassets.com/ass...1-w1000_01.jpg

Notice the Home button center/bottom.

Kalyx triaD 06-15-2010 01:53 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hasney (Post 3114252)
OK, just had it from 2 sources that the grapahics quality on the device they are using as we speak, has 360 quality GFX. These may be pre-rendered, but Nintendo doesn't usually over-state power. God I hope it holds up.
BULLSHIT MAN, BULL. SHIT.

#BROKEN Hasney 06-15-2010 01:56 PM
I doubt it as well, but even in 2D and stretched to a screen much bigger than the 3DS's screens, it looked awesome.

Hell, on a handheld, I'm more than content with a PSP level of power.

Kalyx triaD 06-15-2010 02:00 PM
Handhelds get a pass due to their very concept, so visuals aren't that important. But the 3DS being as strong as a GCN at least? Crazy. Can't believe I'm witnessing this in my lifetime. I used to think Gameboy Color was the shit.

Kalyx triaD 06-15-2010 02:08 PM
"Pilotwings Resort" coming to 3DS.

#BROKEN Hasney 06-15-2010 02:09 PM
trhm ,mnldrasgkmlglk;g,l'd,sdfklmsf

PILOT-FUCKING-WINGS

Kalyx triaD 06-15-2010 02:14 PM
Star Fox 64 3D coming as well.

Vietnamese Crippler 06-15-2010 02:24 PM
Wait, a remake of the N64 title in 3D? Interesting.

LuigiD 06-15-2010 02:24 PM
Quick review courtesy of Kotaku of what is known about the 3DS:
• The Nintendo 3DS is black and blue
• As promised, this is a glasses-free 3D device
• Two cameras on the outside of the device for 3D picture taking
• 3D depth slider on the side of the device
• Round numb analog stick called the "Slide Pad"
• Bottom screen is a touch panel
• Below the touch screen are Select, Home and Start buttons
• Underneath the A, B, X, Y buttons is the handheld's power button
• Motion sensor and gyroscope
• Compatible with Nintendo DSi
• A camera facing the player above the portable's 3D screen
• The ability to play 3D Hollywood movies, like Legends of the Guardians from Warner Brothers
• The 3DS launch game will be Kid Icarus: Uprising
• It is a powerful system, featuring improved graphics
• The 3DS periodically searchs for WiFi spots and other 3DSs
• Easy online navigation
• No monthly fee for Nintendo's 3DS online access
• Nintendo is developing 3D Nintendogs
• More than twenty companies have signed on to develop for the 3DS
• The top screen is 3.5 inches
• Release date is TBA
• Price is TBA

#BROKEN Hasney 06-15-2010 02:25 PM
Fuck it, do that Goldeneye remake on here as well as Wii plz.

#BROKEN Hasney 06-15-2010 02:25 PM
Damn, just realised I am actually hyped for the Goldeneye remake.
DISAPPOINTMENT SHIELDS ACTIVATE

Kalyx triaD 06-15-2010 02:38 PM
Mario Kart 3DS
Paper Mario 3DS
Animal Crossing 3DS
Your fucking life 3DS

Vietnamese Crippler 06-15-2010 02:42 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by IGN
Nintendo released a partial list of 3DS titles currently in development for the new handheld. Some notable titles include Pilot Wings 3DS, Star Fox 64 3D, and a new title from Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima.

Here is the list so far:

Activision
DJ Hero 3D

AQ INTERACTIVE
cubic ninja

Atlus
Etrian Odyssey
Shin Megami Tensei
Shin Megami Tensei: Persona
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor

Capcom
Resident Evil Revelations
Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition (name not final)

Electronic Arts
FIFA Soccer
Madden NFL
The Sims 3

Gameloft
Asphalt GT

Harmonix
Music game

Hudson Soft
Bomberman franchise
Deca Sports franchise
Kororinpa franchise

Konami
Baseball franchise
Contra franchise
Frogger franchise
Hideo Kojima'S Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater 3D
"The Naked Sample"
Pro Evolution Soccer franchise /
Winning Eleven franchise

LEVEL-5
Professor Layton and the Mask of Miracle (name not final)

Majesco Entertainment
BloodRayne: The Shroud
A Boy and His Blob
Face Racers: Photo Finish
Lion's Pride: Adventures on the Serengeti
Martha Stewart
WonderWorld Amusement Park

Marvelous Entertainment
BOKUJYOUMONOGATARI 3D (name not final)

Namco Bandai
Dragon Ball franchise (name not final)
Gundam franchise (name not final)
Pac-Man & Galaga(name not final)
Ridge Racer (name not final)
Super Robot franchise (name not final)

Nintendo

Animal Crossing
Kid Icarus: Uprising
Mario Kart
nintendogs + cats
Paper Mario
PilotWings Resort
Star Fox 64 3D
Steel Diver

ROCKET
Crash-City GP
VS-robo

SEGA
Sonic (name not final)
Super Monkey Ball (name not final)

SQUARE ENIX
Dragon Quest franchise
Final Fantasy franchise
Kingdom Hearts franchise

Take-Two Interactive
Carnival Games franchise

Tecmo Koei
Dead or Alive 3D (name not final)
Dynasty Warriors (name not final)
Ninja Gaiden (name not final)
Samurai Warriors 3D(name not final)
Tomy
Lovely List 3D
Naruto Shippuden Action

THQ
de Blob 2
Kung Fu Panda Kaboom of Doom
Marvel Super Hero Squad Infinity Gauntlet
The Penguins of Madagascar
Puss N Boots
Saints Row: Drive-By

Ubisoft
Assassin's Creed Lost Legacy
Battle of Giants: Dinosaur Strike
Driver Renegade
Hollywood 61 (name not final)
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory

Warner Bros
Batman franchise
LEGO franchise

#BROKEN Hasney 06-15-2010 02:43 PM
Harmonix
Music game

SHOCKING

Hot list though... REALLY hot list.

Now Shenmue 3(D) please.

Vietnamese Crippler 06-15-2010 02:44 PM
Dead or Alive 3D. 3D, bouncing titties?

Kalyx triaD 06-15-2010 02:50 PM
Oh Hell yeah.

Anyway, look who's ready for their close up:

http://bulk2.destructoid.com/ul/176547-3DS.jpg

Actually not crazy about the color scheme, but what-the fuck-ever. There's also a red version, red's where the blue would be.

#BROKEN Hasney 06-15-2010 02:51 PM
I wonder if Snake Eater will be a port or a new game.

I never finished the original Snake Eater so I'll be fine with that.

#BROKEN Hasney 06-15-2010 04:57 PM
http://bulk2.destructoid.com/ul/1765...E3-noscale.jpg

:'(

Kalyx triaD 06-15-2010 05:00 PM
These pictures do nothing for me!! Must see for myself!

#BROKEN Hasney 06-15-2010 05:01 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kalyx triaD (Post 3114921)
These pictures do nothing for me!! Must see for myself!
Even if I knew that it wasn't 3D, those level of graphics on a Nintendo hand held would make me dance around my flat.

Funky Fly 06-15-2010 05:06 PM
Fucking fuck, WANT.

Vietnamese Crippler 06-15-2010 05:24 PM
http://ds.ign.com/articles/109/1098014p1.html

#BROKEN Hasney 06-15-2010 05:28 PM
http://www.destructoid.com/e3-10-qui...s-176547.phtml

This is going to be quick and hyperbole-filled.

After the Nintendo press conference, Jim Sterling and I made our way to a section at the back of the theater where some lovely ladies were letting us demo the Nintendo 3DS.

The actual games are on the show floor, but they showed us a demo of sorts that shows off the new handheld device's technology. Moving images from famous Nintendo franchises faded in and out, from Mario to Pikmin, Metroid to Zelda.

In a word, the technology was amazing. Actually, amazing doesn't even begin to describe what Jim and I just saw. Even Jim Sterling looked at me and couldn't believe what he was seeing. The hype is correct: 3D. No glasses. The images do not just fall back into the screen as some people thought. They come out at you. IN 3D! WITH NO GLASSES! It is absolutely surreal.

And attention should also be given to the quality of the graphics. They were stunning. I would say Wii-level, at the very least. The images were polished, colorful, and, most importantly, bright. They were popping (literally!) off of the screen.

The show floor opens in a few minutes. I can't wait to try out some of the games on the Nintendo 3DS. You all are not ready. It is truly incredible.

--------------------------------

There isn't anyone who hasn't been completley blown away by it. If Jim Sterling is in shock in a good way, it's doing something to your mind.

Kalyx triaD 06-15-2010 05:31 PM
eeeeeeeeEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

#BROKEN Hasney 06-15-2010 05:34 PM
http://press.nintendo.com/E32010/3DS...gGames_3DS.pdf

username: guest
password: nintendo

WOOO, PRESS RESOURCES.

Vietnamese Crippler 06-15-2010 05:35 PM
Same thing I posted, right?

#BROKEN Hasney 06-15-2010 05:36 PM
Yes, BUT NOW IN COMMEMORATIVE HACKED FROM NINTENDO SOUVENIR FORM

Vietnamese Crippler 06-15-2010 06:17 PM
Boom: http://ds.ign.com/articles/109/1098192p1.html

Ocarina of Time 3DS

LuigiD 06-15-2010 09:18 PM
what a fucking line up for the N3DS..unbelievable.
Contra? Mario Kart? Ocarina of Time? MGS? fuck..

#BROKEN Hasney 06-16-2010 01:16 AM
http://bulk2.destructoid.com/ul/176631-KHHeader.jpg

Oh my fucking god...

Kalyx triaD 06-16-2010 01:21 AM
They could, essentially, double-dip N64/GCN's whole catalog. Rogue Squadron II ftw.

#BROKEN Hasney 06-16-2010 01:25 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kalyx triaD (Post 3115993)
They could, essentially, double-dip N64/GCN's whole catalog. Rogue Squadron II ftw.
And PS2's it seems. That Snake Eater is a remake.

#BROKEN Hasney 06-16-2010 01:32 AM
Official: 3DS has won the <s>handheld</s> console war. May as well trade in your 360/PS3 for one.

http://destructoid.com/elephant/phot...76608#prevnext

Vietnamese Crippler 06-16-2010 01:33 AM
Source or GTFO.

#BROKEN Hasney 06-16-2010 01:40 AM
http://www.destructoid.com/e3-10-sup...l-176608.phtml

Drakul 06-16-2010 01:53 AM
Anyone interested in specs:

Quote:
Originally Posted by Kotaku
http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets...00x_3dstop.jpg

DIMENSIONS (when closed)

5.3 inches x 2.9 inches x 0.8 inches

WEIGHT

8 ounces

TOP SCREEN

3.52 inch widescreen display / 800x240 resolution (400 pixels for each eye during 3D gameplay)

BOTTOM SCREEN

3.02 inch touch-screen display / 320x240 resolution

CAMERAS

Three cameras, two on outer casing, one above top screen / 640x480 resolution (0.3 megapixel)

STORAGE MEDIUM

Cartridge slot for both 3DS and DS cards (3DS cards have a 2GB capacity "at launch", suggesting larger sizes to come) / SD memory card slot

WIRELESS

2.4ghz / 802.11 wi-fi / Can communicate with other consoles or internet when in sleep mode / wireless can be switched off to preserve battery life

CONTROLS / INPUT

Touch-screen / D-pad / 360-degree "Slide Pad" (the analog stick) / motion sensor / gyro sensor / 3D "depth slider" can reduce (or even disable) 3D effects in games

STYLUS

4-inch stylus (when full extended)

AUDIO

Stereo speakers (includes stereo headphone out jack)

BATTERY

Lithium ion battery (lifespan details TBA)

PARENTAL CONTROLS

The 3DS will include parental controls

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Source.


I'll be picking up a red one for the red/black colour scheme. Do you think we'll see more M games now that it has parental controls and has a little more power than the DS? Speaking of M rated content, how long before someone takes a photo of boobs, ass or other body parts to view them in 3D whenever and where ever they want?

#BROKEN Hasney 06-16-2010 01:57 AM
Man, if they're going to do a spec sheet, at least let me know processors running this beast.

Fucking Kotaku...

#BROKEN Hasney 06-16-2010 01:58 AM
Oh yeah, and we weretalking sexting during the conference. 3DS sexting > iPhone 4 sexting.

#BROKEN Hasney 06-16-2010 01:59 AM
"4-inch stylus (when full extended)"

Sounds like me.

That's right, come get me ladies. http://www.tpww.net/forums/images/icons/icon10.gif

Blitz 06-16-2010 02:09 AM
Hugely impressive. Hopefully the price point is reasonable.

Kalyx triaD 06-16-2010 02:27 AM
Taking 3D pics is the first thing I'm gonna do. Wonder is you could send them to a friend over wifi.

Vietnamese Crippler 06-16-2010 02:38 AM
I wonder how much stronger the security of the system will be to prevent rampant piracy.

Funky Fly 06-16-2010 02:43 AM
probably will get updated sooner, but will still have problems. That auto-patching may spell the end of DS piracy... until someone makes a hack to turn it off.

#BROKEN Hasney 06-16-2010 02:43 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Vietnamese Crippler (Post 3116099)
I wonder how much stronger the security of the system will be to prevent rampant piracy.
Why do you think there's always on internet? It will update firmware
without asking, I bet.

Emperor Smeat 06-16-2010 02:50 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Drakul (Post 3116029)
Anyone interested in specs:



Source.


I'll be picking up a red one for the red/black colour scheme. Do you think we'll see more M games now that it has parental controls and has a little more power than the DS? Speaking of M rated content, how long before someone takes a photo of boobs, ass or other body parts to view them in 3D whenever and where ever they want?
Already been done with the DSi in Japan but mostly with taking upskirt pictures of women.

Vietnamese Crippler 06-16-2010 02:53 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hasney (Post 3116106)
Why do you think there's always on internet? It will update firmware
without asking, I bet.
Like Funky mentioned, someone could come up with a hack to turn it off.

Droford 06-16-2010 02:55 AM
Nintendo being so anti "glasses for 3d" was funny, but theres technology out there to do 3d without glasses, which is why all the people buying 3d tvs that need the stupid glasses are idiots. But aside from that, fuck the whole 3d craze in general, and nintendo using it is just a gimmick here the 3ds though at least they souped up the graphics enough so they can go back and quadruple dip on n64 games..ugh.

I wanna predict this will bomb, but not until I see a price point. I find it hard to believe they can go sub $200, but if they can then it will sell. More than $200 and it'll be no better than the PSP and they can go to work on a proper new handheld without the lame 3d gimmick.

Funky Fly 06-16-2010 02:58 AM
Even at $250, this will do well. Glasses-free 3D is too expensive when it comes to something as big as a TV, so that's why the TV market is till using the glasses.

Droford 06-16-2010 03:17 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Funky Fly (Post 3116116)
Even at $250, this will do well. Glasses-free 3D is too expensive when it comes to something as big as a TV, so that's why the TV market is till using the glasses.
All Nintendo is doing apparently with the 3ds is putting some sort of polarizing filter in front of the screen that acts like a set of 3d glasses. This works on a handheld because you won't be viewing at far distances and odd angles, but it doesn't work well on a large tv viewed far away.

#BROKEN Hasney 06-16-2010 03:21 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Droford (Post 3116114)
Nintendo being so anti "glasses for 3d" was funny, but theres technology out there to do 3d without glasses, which is why all the people buying 3d tvs that need the stupid glasses are idiots. But aside from that, fuck the whole 3d craze in general, and nintendo using it is just a gimmick here the 3ds though at least they souped up the graphics enough so they can go back and quadruple dip on n64 games..ugh.

I wanna predict this will bomb, but not until I see a price point. I find it hard to believe they can go sub $200, but if they can then it will sell. More than $200 and it'll be no better than the PSP and they can go to work on a proper new handheld without the lame 3d gimmick.
The only negative viewpoint on the internet I have seen so far, ladies and gentleman.

They can take 28781237981023 dips on N64 games and I will ask for more, espeically on a system that is already showing a huge amount of new games and seems to have every top franchise going.

I will put money on this shifting quicker than the DS.

Blitz 06-16-2010 03:57 AM
Unless they price this thing at like 399, there's no way it will bomb. Even at that price, it might not.

Droford 06-16-2010 04:18 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hasney (Post 3116135)
The only negative viewpoint on the internet I have seen so far, ladies and gentleman.

They can take 28781237981023 dips on N64 games and I will ask for more, espeically on a system that is already showing a huge amount of new games and seems to have every top franchise going.

I will put money on this shifting quicker than the DS.
Im pretty sure everyones aware of my hatred towards 3d since within a couple years I'll be blind in one eye and incapable of seeing 3d, just about the time they get it cheap and done right.

But still, right now..3d is a lame gimmick, used to jack up ticket prices to lame retarded movies. I guarantee that the next iphone/ipod will have similar 3d technology and everyone will jizz their nuts off over that as well...probably even more since Apple fanboys are 10x worse than any other right now.

Meanwhile Nintendo gets to rehash the same games for the eleventy billionth time, this time with 3D effects, gyroscopic controls and "improved graphics" which is kinda sad because these games look just as good as Wii games if not better than some 3rd party crap on the Wii.

Nintendo has to be to the point where I think they cede the home console completely and just keep rehashing DS's every year like Apple does with ipods and iphones instead of making a home console thats gotta last 10 years plus now. They have almost no competition in the portable gaming segment since the PSP is a joke and though you can play games on an iphone, thats pretty much a complete joke having to spend $80 a month to play games, none of which look anything like Nintendo will be offering on the 3ds.

#BROKEN Hasney 06-16-2010 04:19 AM
You can turn the 3D off at any time though, making it a more powerful, widescreen DS.

Which I would have been more than happy with.

Droford 06-16-2010 04:21 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hasney (Post 3116177)
You can turn the 3D off at any time though, making it a more powerful, widescreen DS.

Which I would have been more than happy with.
Thats great, but they arent selling it on that, its the lame 3d gimmick. Im actually surprised they didnt make a non 3d version too, but I guess thats where the turn off the 3d comes in.

Funky Fly 06-16-2010 05:49 AM
Seriously, tho the DS is by far the best thing Nintendo has going for it right now. Soooo many good *non-rehashed* games for it.

I'm pretty sure the 3DS will be just as good with or without 3D or rehash titles.

#BROKEN Hasney 06-16-2010 05:52 AM
I was sold on the DS as soon as I seen Mario 64 DS.

All the original games that came out after that were crazy gravy.


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