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Nintendo 3DS Console (Aqua Blue)

Nintendo 3DS
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What is the 3DS?

The rumours had been round for ages, but that didn’t stop everyone’s jaws dropping the moment Nintendo officially unveiled the 3D follow-up to its DS handheld. Especially as it doesn’t require cumbersome 3D glasses to enjoy its startling effects, and even offers 3D picture-taking and movie-watching!

Featuring the traditional dual-screen, the top 3.5-inch gaming display is designed to produced crisp 3D images, while the bottom 3D-less display works as the touch panel. The sleek little machine also promises improved graphics capabilities over previous DS models, as well as incorporating new motion-sensor controls, which Nintendo is confident will lead to "interesting new gaming ideas from developers".

What else can it do?

While the 3D visuals were enough to get fists punching the air in excitement, Nintendo also proudly showed off its new built-in camera with two camera lenses, enabling you to take photographs in 3D! Plus, it also carries the potential of watching 3D films on the machine, with Nintendo demoing trailers from upcoming 3D movies from Disney, Dreamworks and Disney. Better than those silly little screens on backs of airplane seats, eh?

To complete the announcement, Nintendo revealed a tantalising list of third-party publishers currently working on titles for the forthcoming system. This included an exclusive Metal Gear Solid adventure, DJ Hero 3D and high-speed racing game Ridge Racer.

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A diagram highlighting the main features of the 3DS

3D Screen:

Seeing marvellous 3D worlds come to life in the palm of your hands is an experience you have to see for yourself to believe it! The large top screen of the Nintendo 3DS system uses the latest technology to produce vivid and convincing 3D effects without the need for special glasses.

3D depth slider:

The 3D depth slider allows you to increase or decrease the 3D effect to find a level of 3D that's comfortable for your eyes: it can be increased up to the highest level, scaled back to a more moderate setting or even turned off completely, depending on your personal preference. (If children aged six and under have access to the system, parents or legal guardians should restrict the display of 3D images using the Parental Controls feature.)

Three cameras:

Photos in three dimensions:

Take photos like never before with the Nintendo 3DS Camera application! The Nintendo 3DS system comes with an inner camera and two outer cameras, allowing for pictures in full 3D. Family portraits will never be the same again!

3D Video Recording:

This November, a new system update for the portable Nintendo 3DS™ system will enable owners to capture 3D video footage. People will be able to record and view moments from birthday parties, football games and holiday events or create their own original 3D productions and show them to others in 3D, all without the need for special glasses.

Create your Mii:

Put yourself in the game! Anyone can easily make a personal Mii using the new Mii Maker application! Just take a 2D photo of yourself or someone else and Mii Maker will help you out. All you have to do is specify things like the colour of hair, eyes and skin and you'll have your own personalised Mii before you know it!

Augmented Reality games:

The 3D capabilities of the cameras allow you to truly enter a new dimension with Augmented Reality, in the AR Games application. Place one of the provided AR Cards on a flat surface, stand back and watch your game explode into life!

StreetPass and SpotPass:

Stay connected and be surprised! Nintendo 3DS keeps you connected to the world - when you're actively playing and even when you're not, using the low-energy Sleep Mode. Simply close your system while the power is on and carry it with you wherever you go!

StreetPass:

Interact with other players as you pass by them in the street or stand next to them in a queue. Your Nintendo 3DS system will seek out and exchange data with other Nintendo 3DS systems, providing you with new content or fresh challenges from other players.

SpotPass:

With SpotPass, your Nintendo 3DS system can detect wireless hotspots or wireless LAN access points and obtain various types of data on the spot. Free software, notifications and 3D content are just some of the things that might surprise you as you discover something new every day! (Note that receiving certain types of SpotPass content may require a system update.)

The notification LED will flash when you've received new data. Open your Nintendo 3DS system and see what's new...

Your new Nintendo 3DS system comes with everything you need to jump into the action right away! As well as your brand new Nintendo 3DS, you'll find:

  • Nintendo 3DS charging cradle - Keep your Nintendo 3DS in its new cradle whenever you're at home and not playing, and you'll always be charged up and ready to discover new things when you carry your system around with you.
  • SD Memory Card (2 GB) - Keep your music, downloaded games and software at hand by saving them on the included SD Memory Card.
  • Nintendo 3DS AC adapter - The power supply for your system.
  • Nintendo 3DS stylus - A brand new telescopic stylus that fits snugly into your system.
  • AR Cards (x6) - Enter the exciting world of Augmented Reality games with these packaged AR Cards.
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Nintendo 3DS Operations Manual
  • Parental Controls Leaflet
Brand:
  • Nintendo
Platform:
  • Nintendo 3DS
Main Language:
  • English

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Nintendo 3DS Console (Aqua Blue)

Very good little Handheld. Right down to how it looks. My son will have so much fun on this, as I did when testing it before I gave it to him. It has nice graphics - better than DSi, when it's in 2D mode. 3D is good for a short time but can (will) hurt your eyes. I turned the 3D off in parental settings, so my son can't turn it on without me knowing, so I can monitor how long to let him play in 3D. They say no more than 30 mins a day. 2D is still good for Nintendo and the battery will last longer that way, because it really is lame. 2-3 hours with 2D, WiFi and screen brightness right up. Screen brightness is a must if you want to save battery as well as Wi-Fi. Turning them off when not needed will help lots. There is so much more you can do than just play games, but I will leave that for you to discover. Half the fun is seeing what it can do.

08/05/2012 by Dudwick

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very entertaining

The Nintendo 3DS is a very good little handheld console, right down to how it looks. My son will have so much fun on this, as I did when testing it before I gave it to him. I turned the 3D off in parental settings so my son can't turn it on without me knowing, and I can monitor how long I let him play in 3D. They say no more than 30 minutes a day. The 2D is still really good on the 3DS and the battery will last longer that way. There is so much more you can do than just play games but I will leave that for you to discover.

08/05/2012 by Dudwick

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