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Do you own a 3DS?

Yes 117 70.48%
 
No 8 4.82%
 
2 of them 7 4.22%
 
3 of 'em 2 1.20%
 
4+ 6 3.61%
 
Planning on getting one soon. 5 3.01%
 
Planning on getting the remodel. 8 4.82%
 
Once my favorite game comes out. 0 0%
 
Once the price drops closer to 100$. 3 1.81%
 
When I can get one 2nd hand. 1 0.60%
 
Total:157
happydolphin on 08 March 2012

The 3DS News Thread

Fellow 3DS owners, fans and/or supporters, alas we bring to you the all new 3DS News Thread (*Applause*). Without further ado, here are the items you will find in zis thread.

  • Pics, vids and more media.
  • Trailers and first game tidbits.
  • Pre and post-mortem interviews.
  • Firmware updates and new apps.
  • Press Releases
  • Hardware revision news.

 

 

How to Contribute

I'll be running this thread with Spurge mostly, but if any of you would like to contribute, it's really easy. Follow the style of my posts, and a few basic points;

  • keep HTML code clean (use notepad to clean out format)
  • keep headers legible and paragraphs distinguishable
  • use bullet points when possible, and properly indent pictures.

Other than that, go wild boys and girls.

 

Main 3DS Links

3DS friend code list

Mario Kart 7 tournament thread

Official Nintendo Thread

Offical Pokemon Thread

 

Related links

Official WiiU Thread



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happydolphin on 08 March 2012

Hardware specs


 

Box Contents: (source)

 

 

Features: (source)

 

  • 3D screen: enabling 3D view without the need for special glasses and the ability to adjust or turn off 3D effect with the 3D Depth Slider
  • Stereo cameras: that enable users to take 3D photos that can be viewed instantly on the 3D screen
  • New input interfaces including the Circle Pad, motion sensor, gyro sensor
  • SpotPass, a feature that lets Nintendo 3DS detect wireless hotspots or wireless LAN access points and obtain information, game data, free software, videos and so on for players even when the system is in sleep mode
  • StreetPass, a feature that lets Nintendo 3DS exchange data automatically with other Nintendo 3DS systems within range, even in sleep mode once this feature is activated by the user. Data for multiple games can be exchanged simultaneously
  • Convenient features that users can access without stopping game play such as the HOME menu, Internet browser, Notifications, etc
  • Built-in/Included software such as the Nintendo 3DS Camera, Nintendo 3DS Sound, Mii Maker, StreetPass, Mii Plaza, AR Games, Activity Log, Face Raiders, etc
  • Nintendo eShop where users can view trailers, software rankings and purchase software
  • System Transfer which enable users to transfer already purchased software from one Nintendo 3DS system to another. DSiWare purchased for the Nintendo DSi or the Nintendo DSi XL can also be transferred into a Nintendo 3DS system
  • Compatibility functions where both new software designed for Nintendo 3DS and most software for the Nintendo DS family of systems can be played
  • Parental Controls which enable parents to restrict game content by ratings as well as use of specific wireless connectivity, 3D functionality, etc
Specifications:
  • Size (when closed): 2.9 inches high, 5.3 inches long, 0.8 inches deep
  • Weight: Approximately 8 ounces (including battery pack, stylus, SD memory card)
  • Upper Screen: Wide-screen LCD display, enabling 3D view without the need for special glasses. Capable of displaying approximately 16.77 million colors. 3.53 inches display (3.02 inches wide, 1.81 inches high) with 800 x 240 pixel resolution. 400 pixels are allocated to each eye to enable 3D viewing
  • Lower Screen: LCD with a touch screen capable of displaying 16.77 million colors. 3.02 inches (2.42 inches wide, 1.81 inches high) with 320 x 240 pixel resolution
  • Cameras: One inner camera and two outer cameras. Resolutions are 640 x 480 for each camera. Lens are single focus and uses the CMOS capture element. The active pixel count is approximately 300,000 pixels
  • Wireless Communication: 2.4 GHz. Enabling local wireless communication among multiple Nintendo 3DS systems for game play and StreetPass. Enabling access to the Internet through wireless LAN access points (supports IEEE802.11 b/g with the WPA™/WPA2™ security feature). Recommended distance of wireless communication is within 98.4 feet. This can be shorter depending on the environmental situation. WPA and WPA2 are marks of the Wi-Fi Alliance
  • Input Controls:
  1. A/B/X/Y Button, +Control Pad, L/R Button, START/SELECT
  2. Circle Pad (enabling 360-degree analog input)
  3. Touch screen
  4. Embedded microphone
  5. Camera
  6. Motion sensor
  7. Gyro sensor
  • Other Input Controls:
  1. 3D Depth Slider (enabling smooth adjustment of the 3D level effect)
  2. HOME (HOME button brings up the HOME menu)
  3. Wireless switch (can disable wireless functionality even during game play)
  4. POWER button
  • Connectors:
  1. Game Card slot
  2. SD Card slot
  3. Cradle connector
  4. AC adapter connector
  5. Audio jack (stereo output)
  • Sound: Stereo speakers positioned to the left and right of the top screen (supports virtual surround sound)
  • Stylus: Telescoping stylus (approximately 3.94 inches when fully extended)
  • Electric Power: AC adapter (WAP-002 [USA]). Nintendo 3DS Battery Pack (lithium ion battery) [CTR-003]
  • Charge Time: About 3.5 hours
  • Battery Duration: When playing Nintendo 3DS software about 3-5 hours. When playing Nintendo DS software about 5-8 hours. Battery duration differs depending on the brightness setting of the screen. The information regarding battery duration is a rough standard. It can be shorter depending on what functions of the Nintendo 3DS system are used.
  • Game Card: Nintendo 3DS Game Card. The size is approximately the same as Nintendo DS Game Card

 

 



happydolphin on 08 March 2012

Games Library

http://www.nintendo3dsgamer.com/3ds-games-list/

Upcoming Games

   

Action Games

              

RPGs & Adventure games

    

Sports Games

  

Fighting Games

       

 

Casual Games

      

Puzzle Games

  

Japan Only games

    

More games

            

Apps & minigames

 

 
AR Games Swapnote Nintendo Video Nintendo Zone Mii Plaza


happydolphin on 08 March 2012

Update Archive and News list

 

Update Archive

Trailer Time!

Kid Icarus [Mar 08]

Spirit Camera: The Cursed Memoir [Mar 09]

Shifting Worlds [Mar 09]

Heroes of Ruin [Mar 19]

 

Look into the Game.play

Dillon's Rolling Western [Mar 09]

Dopamix - Utopian Toybox [Mar 19]

Kingdom Hearts 3D [Apr 3]

Rhythm Thief and the Emperor's Treasure [Apr 3]

 

Dev Tidbits

Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance 3D [Mar 09]

Capcom, SEGA, Namco secret project [Mar 08]

Crush 3D! [Mar 09]

Mario Tennis Open [Mar 09]

Etrian Odyssey IV [Mar 19]

 

Critic's Corner

Kid Icarus Uprising [Edge]

 

Spurge Updates! [Mar 09]

 

AnecNotes:

[Mar 09] Japan Earthquake - Mario 3DLand to make people smile again

 

Purchaser's Alamanac

Kid Icarus Uprising [Mar 19]

 

Sales Feedback

Denpa Ningen (3DS eShop) [Mar 19]




happydolphin on 08 March 2012

Reserved just in case



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Salnax on 08 March 2012

Maybe after Kid Icarus comes out, we can have a "best game for the 3DS so far" contest using similar rules to the Monthly Most Wanted?



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happydolphin on 08 March 2012

Trailer Time:

Kid Ikarus: Uprising



happydolphin on 08 March 2012
Salnax said:
Maybe after Kid Icarus comes out, we can have a "best game for the 3DS so far" contest using similar rules to the Monthly Most Wanted?

Go ahead an make it happen within the thread if that  fancies you, I'll sponsor it in one of the reserved posts. Feed me the stuff, I'll keep it happening for ya



happydolphin on 08 March 2012
spurgeonryan said:
Remember any voting threads you have to run by the mods. There is a queue for voting threads at the moment.

Nice looking thread ! Cannot wait to see what it has in store for us in the future. But can you handle all of your other threads as well......?

We'll see! In the mean time, I'll leave you the honors of gathering the links, and I'll structure 'em. Everyone can contribute and that's how it'll be doable!



radishhead on 08 March 2012

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