Dec. 01, 2010 2:34 AM
Seeing as no one seems to have actually created the 3DS thread as of yet, I'll make it. The 3ds, as stated by wikipedia, and confirmed by the sources and me, as the following features:
Augmented reality
Several augmented reality games will be included on the 3DS with 6 paper cards that interact with the games.
Backward compatibility
In addition to its own software, the Nintendo 3DS will be backward compatible with Nintendo DS software, including DSi software. Announced titles include Kid Icarus: Uprising and Mario Kart 3DS. Many companies have signed on to develop for the 3DS, and over 60 titles in all have been confirmed. At launch, the Nintendo 3DS cards will hold up to 2GB of game data and look almost exactly the same as those of the current DS. However, there is a small tab jutting out on the one side, most likely to prevent 3DS cards from being inserted in a Nintendo DS.
Virtual console service
It was announced at the Nintendo of Japan press event on September 29, 2010 that the 3DS will have a Virtual Console Service with Game Boy, Game Boy Color, NES, and SNES games in 3D.
CrossPass mode
The system supports multiplayer gameplay via a local wireless connection or over the Internet. Expanding upon the connectivity of the Nintendo DS, the Nintendo 3DS features an "always on" background connectivity system that current trademarks suggest the name being "CrossPass", which can automatically seek and connect to wireless network nodes such as Wi-Fi hotspots, sending and downloading information in the background while in sleep mode or while playing a game. One application being considered for Crosspass is functionality to "automatically acquire magazine and newspaper articles", similar to networked e-book reader applications. The background connectivity will be utilized in Crosspass, which allows users to exchange software content regardless of what software is currently in the console.
For Crosspass, sharing content is stored in a "data slot" in the console. Using this data slot, Nintendo 3DS users can readily share and exchange content for multiple games at the same time, whenever they are connected, even when playing unrelated games. Using the console's background connectivity, a Nintendo 3DS in Crosspass Mode can automatically discover other 3DS units within range, establish a connection, and exchange content for mutually-played games, all transparently and without requiring any user input, even when the console is dormant. For example, In Street Fighter IV 3D edition for 3DS if you pass someone with the same software you have a battle to collect trophies from the other player.
Crosspass Mode can be customized to fit the user's preferences, including opting out of Crosspass Mode for selected software. An included cradle allows for faster downloads and uploads, and will act as a charger.
3-D films
The system also has 3D movie playback capability; Nintendo has made deals with Warner Bros, Disney, and DreamWorks to deliver 3D movies. Although no titles have been announced yet, the trailers for DreamWorks' How to Train Your Dragon, Warner Bros' Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole, and Disney’s film Tangled were shown on the 3DS during the E3 Expo.
Miis
Miis will be available on the system. There will be a new Mii Creator on 3DS with the ability to import from the Wii and create a Mii from a photo taken by one of the cameras. Miis can also be loaded by capturing special QR codes with one of the cameras. There also will be a 3DS Mii Plaza to house all the Miis you've seen in Tag Mode
AND OBVIOUSLY, THE BIGGEST FEATURE OF THEM ALL:
3D WITHOUT THE GLASSES!!!! WOOOOT!!!
Along with 3D photos (pretty sick in my opinion)
The 3DS is going for 25,000 yen, or about 298 USD, and will be released in Spring '11, around February-May at best.
Many of the games that are coming out for the 3DS are highly anticipated, such as OoT 3D and Kid Icarus: Uprising. So post anything new that comes up, and have fun!
Augmented reality
Several augmented reality games will be included on the 3DS with 6 paper cards that interact with the games.
Backward compatibility
In addition to its own software, the Nintendo 3DS will be backward compatible with Nintendo DS software, including DSi software. Announced titles include Kid Icarus: Uprising and Mario Kart 3DS. Many companies have signed on to develop for the 3DS, and over 60 titles in all have been confirmed. At launch, the Nintendo 3DS cards will hold up to 2GB of game data and look almost exactly the same as those of the current DS. However, there is a small tab jutting out on the one side, most likely to prevent 3DS cards from being inserted in a Nintendo DS.
Virtual console service
It was announced at the Nintendo of Japan press event on September 29, 2010 that the 3DS will have a Virtual Console Service with Game Boy, Game Boy Color, NES, and SNES games in 3D.
CrossPass mode
The system supports multiplayer gameplay via a local wireless connection or over the Internet. Expanding upon the connectivity of the Nintendo DS, the Nintendo 3DS features an "always on" background connectivity system that current trademarks suggest the name being "CrossPass", which can automatically seek and connect to wireless network nodes such as Wi-Fi hotspots, sending and downloading information in the background while in sleep mode or while playing a game. One application being considered for Crosspass is functionality to "automatically acquire magazine and newspaper articles", similar to networked e-book reader applications. The background connectivity will be utilized in Crosspass, which allows users to exchange software content regardless of what software is currently in the console.
For Crosspass, sharing content is stored in a "data slot" in the console. Using this data slot, Nintendo 3DS users can readily share and exchange content for multiple games at the same time, whenever they are connected, even when playing unrelated games. Using the console's background connectivity, a Nintendo 3DS in Crosspass Mode can automatically discover other 3DS units within range, establish a connection, and exchange content for mutually-played games, all transparently and without requiring any user input, even when the console is dormant. For example, In Street Fighter IV 3D edition for 3DS if you pass someone with the same software you have a battle to collect trophies from the other player.
Crosspass Mode can be customized to fit the user's preferences, including opting out of Crosspass Mode for selected software. An included cradle allows for faster downloads and uploads, and will act as a charger.
3-D films
The system also has 3D movie playback capability; Nintendo has made deals with Warner Bros, Disney, and DreamWorks to deliver 3D movies. Although no titles have been announced yet, the trailers for DreamWorks' How to Train Your Dragon, Warner Bros' Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole, and Disney’s film Tangled were shown on the 3DS during the E3 Expo.
Miis
Miis will be available on the system. There will be a new Mii Creator on 3DS with the ability to import from the Wii and create a Mii from a photo taken by one of the cameras. Miis can also be loaded by capturing special QR codes with one of the cameras. There also will be a 3DS Mii Plaza to house all the Miis you've seen in Tag Mode
AND OBVIOUSLY, THE BIGGEST FEATURE OF THEM ALL:
3D WITHOUT THE GLASSES!!!! WOOOOT!!!
Along with 3D photos (pretty sick in my opinion)
The 3DS is going for 25,000 yen, or about 298 USD, and will be released in Spring '11, around February-May at best.
Many of the games that are coming out for the 3DS are highly anticipated, such as OoT 3D and Kid Icarus: Uprising. So post anything new that comes up, and have fun!