Topic: Free E-book Reader Coming to Nintendo 3DS in Japan

[Dangerface]

E-Books and video games living in harmony.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/34857

At the Tokyo International Book Fair, Dai Nippon Printing revealed that they will be working with Nintendo to bring out a new e-book reader for children on the Nintendo 3DS this fall.

Like many publishers, Dai Nippon has recently been focusing on its e-book market, so in order to expand, they’re teaming up with Nintendo to bring the downloadable reader named honto to Japan later this year.

The software will be available for free and will feature easy-to-read children’s novels, picture books and study materials. Everything will be sorted by age and kanji reading level for easier navigation. These e-books will also be offered at lower prices than their print publications, varying between 700 and 1200 yen. The books orientation will read horizontally using both 3DS screens.

There is currently no information regarding whether or not Nintendo intends to bring something like this to Europe or North America.

[Leo13]

I hope they bring this to the US

[Kairon]

Horizontal orientation? *Yecchh* Book Style or bust I say.