Nintendo 3DS - thanks for getting rid for the funky glasses

Nintendo has been an innovator in the gaming industry and the launch of the Nintendo 3DS is a testament to their leadership in the gaming market. The Nintendo 3DS is the next generation of the Nintendo DS portable gaming device. As indicated by their clever naming scheme the Nintendo 3DS will have 3D display, but their 3D display methodology will require no funky glasses at all. The only downside is the small screen that a DS has. However it is still cool, so watch out next year the 3Ds will be released!

Nintendo 3DS

Business Review:

Nintendo is very strategic. By releasing a 3D portable device (3DS) they are the first to enter into the 3D gaming market while gaining the association as the 3D gaming company. The 3DS will create a lot of commotion for some time and people will be expecting future game consoles to be 3D capable. Nintendo is also aware that their are many 3D capable monitor that do not require a glass (check out CES), so with the commotion and expectation for 3D, Nintendo could also be the first to develop 3D games because they already have the 3DS framework. By having the 3D association and framework, Nintendo would also have a chance to dominate the gaming market beyond the family, fitness, and classic Nintendo game genres in 3D. Great job Nintendo for being an innovator and getting rid of those annoying glasses.

Here are the specs:

Size (when closed):

Approximately 5.3 inches wide, 2.9 inches long, 0.8 inches tall.

Weight:

Approximately 8 ounces.

Look:

Final design is TBA.

Top Screen:

3.53-inch widescreen LCD display, enabling 3D view without the need for special glasses; with 800x240 pixel resolution (400 pixels are allocated for each eye to enable 3D viewing).

Touch Screen:

3.02-inch LCD with 320x240 pixel resolution with a touch screen.

Cameras:

One inner camera and two outer cameras with 640x480 (0.3 Mega) pixel resolution.

Pre-Installed Software:

TBA

Nintendo 3DS Game Card:

2 GB Max. at launch.

Wireless Communication:

Can communicate in the 2.4 GHz band. Multiple Nintendo 3DS systems can connect via a local wireless connection to let users communicate or enjoy competitive game play. Systems also can connect to LAN access points to access the Internet and allow people to enjoy games with others. Will support IEEE 802.11 with enhanced security (WPA/WPA2). Nintendo 3DS hardware is designed so that even when not in use, it can automatically exchange data with other Nintendo 3DS systems or receive data via the Internet while in sleep mode.

Game Controls:
Touch screen, embedded microphone, A/B/X/Y face buttons, + Control Pad, L/R buttons, Start and Select buttons, "Slide Pad" that allows 360-degree analog input, one inner camera, two outer cameras, motion sensor and a gyro sensor.

Other Input Controls:
3D Depth Slider to adjust level of 3D effect (can be scaled back or turned off completely depending on the preference of the user), Home button to call system function, Wireless switch to turn off wireless communications (even during game play), Power button. The telescoping stylus is approximately 4 inches when fully extended.

Input/Output:
A port that accepts both Nintendo 3DS game cards and game cards for the Nintendo DS™ family of systems, an SD memory card slot, an AC adapter connector, a charging cradle terminal and a stereo headphone output jack.

Sound:
Stereo speakers positioned to the left and right of the top screen.

Battery:
Lithium ion battery details TBA.

Languages:
TBA

Parental Controls:
Parental controls similar to the Nintendo DSi system will be included.

Here is a sneak preview of the 3DS

YouTube Video

Here is a video of 3D monitors/televisions that don't require the glasses

YouTube Video