Here comes portable 3D gaming, as Nintendo 3DS unveiled at E3
Thursday, June 17, 2010
First, the rant: if this is anything like Virtual Boy, it will fail. Fortunately, the Nintendo 3DS, introduced at E3 on Tuesday, does not appear to be anything like that old 3D gaming system.
The 3DS looks like an ordinary Nintendo DS handheld gaming system, but it comes with a 3.5" special 3D top display screen. By using a slider, gamers can adjust the screen so that their eyes can see the images properly, even without stereoscopic glasses (like those used to view the 3D version of "Avatar," for example).
Huddle CollaborationThe Nintendo 3DS also has a motion-sensor, wi-fi, and a gyroscope. It's compatible with the DSi, with one camera on the inside, and two cameras on the outside (for 3D imagery and videos).
The company noted that a fair number of developers will support the 3DS, including Activision Blizzard, Square Enix, THQ, Electronic Arts, Capcom, WB Games, Ubisoft, Namco Bandai, and Konami. Nintendo itself is working on a 3D version of the popular (and cute) Nintendogs, dubbed Nintendogs + Cats.
Speaking of "Avatar," the 3DS will also be able to play movies (if you care to watch a 3D movie on such a small screen). Pricing and availability were not announced.