Author Topic: Nintendo 3DS Discussion (Read 548755 times)

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #1425 on:** January 03, 2011, 04:56:20 PM »

I think it sticks out like a sore thumb, especially on the lighter colors.

Stogi · « **Reply #1426 on:** January 03, 2011, 04:57:58 PM »

Yeah but that's the point isn't it?

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #1427 on:** January 03, 2011, 05:01:52 PM »

I don't know. I just thought Nintendo was being cheap more so than trying to make you notice the analog slider.
Hopefully there are colored nub covers for those that prefer it to not stand out so much.

Adrock · « **Reply #1428 on:** January 03, 2011, 05:09:35 PM »

It's still glossy. Gah.....

Kytim89 · « **Reply #1429 on:** January 03, 2011, 05:52:34 PM »

I plan to put skins and and a platic shield on my 3DS because I have done it to all the regular DS systems that I have owned and it is kind of a tradition. I will not have to worry about the glossy finish, but I would have prefered matte like the DSi.

MaryJane · « **Reply #1430 on:** January 03, 2011, 06:57:50 PM »

I liked the system colored nub as well, but it would only really work for Nintendo if they were only going to release one color system. It would be too expensive otherwise, and the system is presumably quite expensive enough.

Also, a cover for the nub might prevent the 3DS from closing properly as there doesn't seem to be much extra space on the system.

That video wasn't up when I first saw the article, and it was presumably stolen before the firmware was uploaded, which might explain why it didn't turn on according to Engadget.

Kytim89 · « **Reply #1431 on:** January 03, 2011, 08:14:48 PM »

I just hope the 3DS is $200 when it is released.

Shaymin · « **Reply #1432 on:** January 03, 2011, 09:26:53 PM »

And I want $25000 to fall from my ceiling and land in my wallet. I suspect we'll both be disappointed.

MaryJane · « **Reply #1433 on:** January 03, 2011, 10:27:12 PM »

As long as we're making unreasonable wishes, I'll take the recently single Scarlett Johanssen please!

No but seriously... I said please

Caliban · « **Reply #1434 on:** January 04, 2011, 02:22:58 AM »

Quote from: MaryJane on January 03, 2011, 10:27:12 PM

I'll take the recently single Scarlett Johanssen please!

No but seriously... I said please

Applauded.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #1435 on:** January 04, 2011, 11:27:01 PM »

Somebody smuggled the 3DS out of a Chinese factory, video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uu64QDf7v1o

TJ Spyke · « **Reply #1436 on:** January 05, 2011, 12:21:09 AM »

Assuming that isn't fake (which I suspect it is), Nintendo will probably find out where that was stolen from and sue both the factory and the person.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #1437 on:** January 05, 2011, 12:33:45 AM »

The big reveal is the system counts up 96mb of RAM.

Adrock · « **Reply #1438 on:** January 05, 2011, 12:54:09 AM »

I was hoping 128MB would be the magic number. Assuming 96MB is all but confirmed, I hope it's enough for online voice chat... assuming, of course, that Nintendo planned for online voice chat which if they didn't would be a major facepalm.

Shorty McNostril · « **Reply #1439 on:** January 05, 2011, 12:58:50 AM »

So the 3DS has more RAM than the Wii. That is all kinds of ~~ridiculous~~ awesome

ShyGuy · « **Reply #1440 on:** January 05, 2011, 01:42:47 AM »

It says 96mb in the BIOS. Some speculate that it 128mb with 32mb reserved for OS because it would be cheaper for one 128mb chip than a 32mb and 64mb chip.

Kytim89 · « **Reply #1441 on:** January 05, 2011, 02:41:45 AM »

That 3DS looks really cool and the more I see it the more I want it!

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #1442 on:** January 05, 2011, 03:12:37 AM »

not to interrupt conversation, but you do realize that MJ posted this news on the previous page right?

stevey · « **Reply #1443 on:** January 05, 2011, 12:08:13 PM »

I was hoping for around 88~128MB so this is amazing, Nintendo went as high as they ever were going to.

Quote from: ShyGuy on January 05, 2011, 01:42:47 AM

It says 96mb in the BIOS. Some speculate that it 128mb with 32mb reserved for OS because it would be cheaper for one 128mb chip than a 32mb and 64mb chip.

There's no way any 'OS' Nintendo is going to consider using is going to eat up that much. Much more likely it's 2 chips with the 32MB of ram is going to be the main game ram that's lighting fast and the 64MB is some cheap slow ram needed for the other non-gaming stuff Nintendo going to try to pull off (internet, video playback, emulators, etc). Which is also going to be a godsend for homebrew

Tanookisuit · « **Reply #1444 on:** January 06, 2011, 05:29:30 PM »

CNET has a little hands on from CES:http://ces.cnet.com/8301-32254_1-20027616-283.html

I know it's not much, but if you're dying for 3DS info like I am, you'll appreciate it.

TJ Spyke · « **Reply #1445 on:** January 06, 2011, 05:40:29 PM »

March can't come soon enough. Neither can January 19 so we can find out the exact release date and price, and dates for games (I would have liked Paper Mario at launch, but I know there is almost no chance of that).

ROiDS · « **Reply #1446 on:** January 06, 2011, 07:12:06 PM »

It's funny that I just finished watching three videos that have Nintendo in it XD

Here's Reggie talking about the 3DS on CNBC:
http://ingame.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/01/06/5777963-nintendo-president-talks-up-3ds-sidesteps-wii-question

Nintendo World 2011 Nintendo 3DS events commercial:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhb2gkwdV7M

Mega Man Legends 3 Project Devroom Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1TPP-U6lb8

MaryJane · « **Reply #1447 on:** January 06, 2011, 10:59:51 PM »

With strong photo and video software Nintendo can make a good showing with the general population, which is why they should be on the floor at CES.

Besides that $300 is going to look cheap/too good to be true next to some of the other 3D devices coming out. I don't recall them giving megapixel info on the cameras but I hope it's in the 5-9 range. That puts it in league with other glasses-free cameras coming out after the 3DS. With the added functionality and great games the 3DS is going to look very good come Christmas time.

Tanookisuit · « **Reply #1448 on:** January 06, 2011, 11:16:42 PM »

I really hope they partner with Netflix to have streaming 3D movies, at no extra charge. That would help sell a lot of units.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #1449 on:** January 06, 2011, 11:25:10 PM »

Quote from: MaryJane on January 06, 2011, 10:59:51 PM

With strong photo and video software Nintendo can make a good showing with the general population, which is why they should be on the floor at CES.

Besides that $300 is going to look cheap/too good to be true next to some of the other 3D devices coming out. I don't recall them giving megapixel info on the cameras but I hope it's in the 5-9 range. That puts it in league with other glasses-free cameras coming out after the 3DS. With the added functionality and great games the 3DS is going to look very good come Christmas time.

I think the cameras where mentioned to be in the range of 1mp which would be in line with the resolution of the 3DS screens. Nintendo will not surpass the resolution of the screens for the camera unless they are planning some video out features, which I seriously doubt they are.

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