The Official Nintendo 3DS Thread (Launches Tomorrow! Launch Titles Reviewed!)

MUST KNOW NINTENDO 3DS FACTS

Battery Life: 3-5 Hours when playing 3DS software, 5-8 hours when playing DS software
Online: Online leaderboards, rankings, videos, sharing, friends lists, demos confirmed! The Nintendo 3DS will use a unified Friend Code system, with only one code per system.Each code will also have a name attached to it.
Charging Time: 3.5 hours
Price: $249 (European Price to be determined by individual retailers)
Release Date: 27th March 2011 (North America)

• 3DS has Mii creator studio
• SpotPass and StreetPass modes are for transferring ghost data and a leader board ranking system
• 3DS Home Button will take you back to the 3DS menu from any game or app
• CONFIRMED!!! 3DS to have games save on the SD cards and will include a 2GB SD card standard
• CONFIRMED!!! Virtual Console of cIassic Gameboy, Color, and Advance games confirmed! The Virtual Console+3DSWare will be called the eShop, and it looks darned good. Nintendo has ditched the points based system of their current online stores, and has decided to transact in real money- like Steam!
• SD card support up to 32GB
• The Virtual Console plays all games in 3D! :o
• Achievements confirmed, they're called Memory Logs.
• DSiWare games can be transferred to your new handheld.
• Integrated account system based on Miis confirmed.

LAUNCH TITLES:

• Nintendogs+Cats (Gamespot Score: 7.5;Metacritic: 70)
• Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition (Gamespot Score: 8.5;Metacritic: 84)
• Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 (Gamespot Score: 7.0;Metacritic: 74)
• PilotWings Resort (Gamespot Score: 6.5; Metascore: 71)
• Super Monkey Ball 3D (Gamespot Score: 5.0; Metascore: 58)
• Steel Diver (Gamespot Score: 4.5;Metascore: 58)
• Lego Star Wars III: The Clone Wars (Gamespot Score: 6.0; Metascore: 68)
• Ridge Racer 3D (Gamespot Score: N/A;Metacritic: 78)
• Madden NFL Football (Gamespot Score: N/A; Metacritic: N/A)
• Samurai Warriors Chronicles (Gamespot Score: N/A;Metacritic: 59)
• The Sims 3 (Gamespot Score: N/A; Metacritic: N/A)
• Asphalt 3D (Gamespot Score: N/A; Metacritic: N/A)
• Combat of Giants: Dinosaurs 3D (Gamespot Score: N/A; Metacritic: N/A)
• Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars (Gamespot Score: N/A;Metacritic: 77)
• Rayman 3D (Gamespot Score: N/A; Metascore: 69)

HARDWARE REVIEWS FOR THE 3DS:

• Computer Active UK
• Electric Pig
• Computer and Video Games
• TechEye
• Tech Radar
• USA Today
• Digital Trends
• PC Advisor
• PC Mag
• PC World
• Destructoid
• Edge Magazine
• Eurogamer
• Forbes
• GameFocus
• The Globe and Mail
• Tech Digest
• Wired
• IGN
• CNET
• Engadget
• Ars Technica
• Yahoo!
• Boston Globe
• Kotaku
• New York Times
• Mercury News
• The Telegraph
• Tom's Guide to Gadget
• Bit-Tech
• Slash Gear
• Variety
• Wall Street Journal

GAMESPOT LAUNCH CENTER FOR THE NINTENDO 3DS

VIDEOS:

Japanese System Overview
Japanese System Lineup
Super Street Fighter IV Debut Trailer
Metal Gear Solid 3: The Naked Sample Trailer
Dead or Alive Dimensions Trailer
3DS Mii Studio and Plaza

GO 3DS!

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gaming changes...only for devices

gaming changes...only for devices

SwagSurf

[QUOTE="SwagSurf"]

gaming changes...only for devices

crippled_ram

He means the only change we'll see is upgraded hardware. That's it.

Damn,no way I'm staying up that late.Will watch it tomorrow.3DS will be mine.

Old Snake: "Gaming has changed"

I dunno but it's about damn time we get some real info about it and the launch games!

i'm going to wait for the 3ds lite, or maybe the 3ds pocket or the 3ds XL or the 3ds advance, or the 3ds advance sp or the 3ds micro or the....

I wanna see more about Skyward Sword. The E3 presentation was a joke.

I just hope there are game unveilings.

Im dieing for a damn Castlevania 3DS announcement. Dieing I say.

the specs aren't very impressive, 3D effect seems like more of a gimmick to make it look like you can get a quality 3D experience cheapKevinButlerVP

the specs aren't very impressive, 3D effect seems like more of a gimmick to make it look like you can get a quality 3D experience cheapKevinButlerVP

I just hope there are game unveilings.

Im dieing for a damn Castlevania 3DS announcement. Dieing I say.

Shirokishi_

[QUOTE="Shirokishi_"]

I just hope there are game unveilings.

Im dieing for a damn Castlevania 3DS announcement. Dieing I say.

Bigboi500

You cant comprehend the pain BigBoi...

Hope we get some good launch titles.

Mario Kart on day 1 would make me a very happy Shirokishi.

the specs aren't very impressive, 3D effect seems like more of a gimmick to make it look like you can get a quality 3D experience cheapKevinButlerVP

That countdown is based on the assumption that Nintendo will have a press conference at 12 midnight.Cherokee_Jack

That countdown is based on the assumption that Nintendo will have a press conference at 12 midnight.Cherokee_Jack

now i understand why you were pissed off when i said sony is the best thing to happen to the gaming world

now i understand why you were pissed off when i said sony is the best thing to happen to the gaming world

Vader993

[QUOTE="KevinButlerVP"]the specs aren't very impressive, 3D effect seems like more of a gimmick to make it look like you can get a quality 3D experience cheapcrippled_ram

Kevin Butler works for Sony.

Good job Nintendo, bringing 3d gaming to the masses without the need for expensive glasses. I'd imagine it will be the number one '3d format' for quite a few years, well until the price of 3d tv's and glasses comes down. Looking foeward to seeing some games being announced :)

[QUOTE="crippled_ram"][QUOTE="KevinButlerVP"]the specs aren't very impressive, 3D effect seems like more of a gimmick to make it look like you can get a quality 3D experience cheapShirokishi_

Kevin Butler works for Sony.

I would absolutely be thrilled about a Mass Effect game on 3DS. I'm not expecting anything of the sort at the Japan event but I really hope it'll happen.

I would absolutely be thrilled about a Mass Effect game on 3DS. I'm not expecting anything of the sort at the Japan event but I really hope it'll happen.

laus_basic

[QUOTE="KevinButlerVP"]the specs aren't very impressive, 3D effect seems like more of a gimmick to make it look like you can get a quality 3D experience cheapcrippled_ram

[QUOTE="Cherokee_Jack"]That countdown is based on the assumption that Nintendo will have a press conference at 12 midnight.Lto_thaG

[QUOTE="crippled_ram"][QUOTE="KevinButlerVP"]the specs aren't very impressive, 3D effect seems like more of a gimmick to make it look like you can get a quality 3D experience cheapKevinButlerVP

[QUOTE="Shirokishi_"]

[QUOTE="crippled_ram"] It's the most powerful handheld device ever created. The 3D effect is confirmed to be on par with any 3D experience you'd get on any 3DTV, without the black tint or the 3D glasses. And yes, it's cheap. I have no idea what your beef is with the handheld, man :?crippled_ram

Kevin Butler works for Sony.

[QUOTE="Lto_thaG"]

[QUOTE="Cherokee_Jack"]That countdown is based on the assumption that Nintendo will have a press conference at 12 midnight.Cherokee_Jack

[QUOTE="Lto_thaG"]

[QUOTE="Cherokee_Jack"]That countdown is based on the assumption that Nintendo will have a press conference at 12 midnight.Cherokee_Jack

[QUOTE="Cherokee_Jack"]That countdown is based on the assumption that Nintendo will have a press conference at 12 midnight.Lto_thaG

[QUOTE="crippled_ram"][QUOTE="Shirokishi_"]

Kevin Butler works for Sony.

BrunoBRS

[QUOTE="Lto_thaG"]

[QUOTE="Cherokee_Jack"]That countdown is based on the assumption that Nintendo will have a press conference at 12 midnight.BrunoBRS

[QUOTE="laus_basic"]

I would absolutely be thrilled about a Mass Effect game on 3DS. I'm not expecting anything of the sort at the Japan event but I really hope it'll happen.

crippled_ram

Tell me about it. Having bought my first DLCs for ME2 just a few days ago has pulled me back into it's incredible world. I just can't have enough ME.

If they officially anounce it, I hope in my heart of hearts they don't go overboard with the price. Because thats what we're likely going to get with a 3D device without glasses.

[QUOTE="BrunoBRS"][QUOTE="Lto_thaG"] Isn't the press conference held in Japan?Time periods differ.Unless I'm wrong.

Lto_thaG

i doubt handhelds can change the gaming landscape.MFDOOM1983

[QUOTE="Lto_thaG"][QUOTE="BrunoBRS"] different times in different places? WHAT KIND OF WIZARDRY IS THIS.BrunoBRS

[QUOTE="crippled_ram"][QUOTE="laus_basic"]

I would absolutely be thrilled about a Mass Effect game on 3DS. I'm not expecting anything of the sort at the Japan event but I really hope it'll happen.

laus_basic

Tell me about it. Having bought my first DLCs for ME2 just a few days ago has pulled me back into it's incredible world. I just can't have enough ME.

I have no clue what truth is behind this article.

http://www.macvideo.tv/editing/news/index.cfm?newsId=3240972&pagType=allchandate

I saw it yesterday, but we get the official news today, right?

My guess is $199.99 how about you guys?Fightingfan

If they officially anounce it, I hope in my heart of hearts they don't go overboard with the price. Because thats what we're likely going to get with a 3D device without glasses.

tonitorsi

to be honest I'm expecting $230 to $250 as the starting price. I know most expect $200, but the fact that they priced their 4th version of the DS at that very same price makes me think Nintendo is willing to go a little higher this time. And let's not kid ourselves, this little device is gonna sell no matter what price it's at.