Author Topic: Nintendo Announces Nintendo 3DS (Read 42583 times)

MegaByte · « **on:** March 23, 2010, 04:22:49 AM »

New 3D-capable handheld system does not require glasses.
http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=22791

In a surprise announcement, Nintendo Co., Ltd. released a brief teaser regarding their next portable system. Tentatively called the Nintendo 3DS, the system features three-dimensional gameplay without the need for glasses.

The handheld is set to release sometime in Nintendo's next fiscal year, which ends March 2011. Nintendo promises that the system will include backwards compatibility with DS and DSi games. Other details regarding the system and its 3D capabilities will be revealed at E3 on June 15th.

Japan Correspondent Matthew Walker contributed to the translation.

ThePerm · « **Reply #1 on:** March 23, 2010, 03:39:17 AM »

maybe it uses a Fresnel lens

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fresnel_lens

oh face tracking like that youtube video years ago

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omNQAzBa0-I

http://www.siliconera.com/2010/03/23/nintendo-3ds-announced-will-be-revealed-at-e3/

NWR_pap64 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 23, 2010, 03:48:06 AM »

Yep, this is Nintendo alright. Everyone else will be using glasses for Digital 3D technology, Nintendo comes up with their own.

ThePerm · « **Reply #3 on:** March 23, 2010, 03:51:04 AM »

something tells me that the Wii 2 is going to have sensors on both sides, move = FAIL

famicomplicated · « **Reply #4 on:** March 23, 2010, 03:52:08 AM »

I'm guessing it uses Virtual Boy glasses ;-P

ThePerm · « **Reply #5 on:** March 23, 2010, 03:52:46 AM »

you can't see through a virtual boy...

MegaByte · « **Reply #6 on:** March 23, 2010, 03:53:11 AM »

Quote from: ThePerm on March 23, 2010, 03:51:04 AM

something tells me that the Wii 2 is going to have sensors on both sides

Inside and outside?

ControlerFleX · « **Reply #7 on:** March 23, 2010, 03:55:37 AM »

3DS...... I'll bet money that that is the name of the system, I remember when Nintendo announced the DS and I thought "well that's too obvious DS is just Dual Screen" But that "DS" name ='s $$Dolla Dolla Bill Yall$$

But this sounds just right, Nintendo just shrunk the GameCube technology and I bet that was for this handheld.

GameCube graphics, six axis motion control, magical 3D screens, scratch proof screen, 3 megapixel camera, SD card slot, 15 gig internal hard drive, future proof(compatible with new Wii)........

Stogi · « **Reply #8 on:** March 23, 2010, 04:04:39 AM »

I'm wondering if this is AVATAR 3D or the 3D game we saw for the DSi. Both are 3D but there's a huge distinction.

ThePerm · « **Reply #9 on:** March 23, 2010, 04:11:24 AM »

watch the second link in my first post it pretty much sums up how it works

also not to be confused with Autodesk 3DS

broodwars · « **Reply #10 on:** March 23, 2010, 04:47:17 AM »

So in other words the DSi was just a complete waste of time like everyone thought it would be. Figures. Really, though...3D? I'm getting tired of companies jumping all over that gimmick.

greybrick · « **Reply #11 on:** March 23, 2010, 04:48:07 AM »

I am really surprised that they announced this before the XL has even launched in the US.

KDR_11k · « **Reply #12 on:** March 23, 2010, 05:27:32 AM »

An announcement without pictures for something purely on technical specs way ahead of any real unveiling? WTF? Are you sure that's not falsified?

Other than that it'll probably encourage people to no longer make 2D games just so they can use the big gimmick of the system. It better offer something beyond 3D or it'll flop hard.

NWR_DrewMG · « **Reply #13 on:** March 23, 2010, 07:41:56 AM »

Color me interested. Very much looking forward to what Nintendo has in line for this system.

smallsharkbigbite · « **Reply #14 on:** March 23, 2010, 07:43:52 AM »

I expected this to be an April's fools because of the name and because the w/o glasses note. But alas, other websites have the story too. Right now I'm not excited. DSi and DSXL are too recent to replace and were never used to their abilities. I'm also skeptical of the 3d w/o glasses. Is there going to be a filter on the screen? It just seems to me that 3d is the big push from TV manufacterers and if they could get a 3d image to look good w/o glasses they would have done it because its one of the biggest drawbacks of 3d.

Pale · « **Reply #15 on:** March 23, 2010, 08:39:54 AM »

If this is a fresnel lens, I will be very upset. They better have come up with a better idea than that.

Spinnzilla · « **Reply #16 on:** March 23, 2010, 09:30:54 AM »

hopefully you can turn it off if you want. But i'm generally excited to see what this is about.

Also, let's get a better online store!

mac<censored> · « **Reply #17 on:** March 23, 2010, 09:42:37 AM »

stupid stupid stupid

The benefits are "meh", and the drawbacks (slower, more data, more development time, reduced display quality *) severe.

ugh, 3d is the dumbest fad to come along in ages... it's embarrassing to see a normally sensible company like Nintendo waste their time/money (and ours) with this crap.

(*) Well we don't actually know what display tech they're going to use, but unless they've discovered magic, it's a pretty good bet that the artifacts of the 3d system will make the display worse and more annoying

NWR_Neal · « **Reply #18 on:** March 23, 2010, 09:47:43 AM »

Well crap. That settles it.

I HAVE to go to E3 this year.

Spak-Spang · « **Reply #19 on:** March 23, 2010, 10:26:48 AM »

The thing is 3D can totally work with a handheld. A handheld doesn't need to have the best HD resolution graphics or display. It just needs to display appealing graphics to the eye. The DS has proven graphics in a handheld aren't as important as the games and experience. If the 3D can truly provide a unique and engaging experiences, which I think it can if done right.

Then if there is some loss of visuals it won't make a difference to me at all. If we can get a nice gamecube powered DS with 3D graphics I will be happy.

Spinnzilla · « **Reply #20 on:** March 23, 2010, 10:29:26 AM »

Quote from: mac<censored> on March 23, 2010, 09:42:37 AM

ugh, 3d is the dumbest fad to come along in ages... it's embarrassing to see a normally sensible company like Nintendo waste their time/money (and ours) with this crap.

what?

Caliban · « **Reply #21 on:** March 23, 2010, 10:49:22 AM »

I am surprised, and I will patiently wait for E3 for more information.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #22 on:** March 23, 2010, 11:18:52 AM »

3DS: Gunpei's Revenge, return of the Virtual Boy.

Just like the Gamecube, Nintendo has shown us that if the market rejects their hardware, they will bring it back with a twist and force them to love it.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #23 on:** March 23, 2010, 11:22:26 AM »

This does lead back to some rumored speculation that was 1 + 1 but no one ever actually bothered to add it up.

There was always the speculation that Nintendo was gonna shrink the GC hardware for the next handheld since that is the trend they have been on, of previous gen hardware level handheld.

There was also the rumor that the GC hardware was actually hardwired for doing 3D. It was programmed into the chip but never actually used.

So if you put those together, you could have speculated this happening.

D_Average · « **Reply #24 on:** March 23, 2010, 11:33:29 AM »

This must be some pretty impressive 3D. Can't wait for June 15th.

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