Nintendo 3DS-Aqua Blue-Standard Edition
· Nintendo 3DS offers a new way to play, 3D without the need for special glasses. The 3D Depth Slider lets your determine how much 3D you want to see.
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Play 3D games and take 3D pictures with Nintendo 3DS. 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.
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Connect to a deeper wireless experience with SpotPass and StreetPass,
giving you more exclusive content and connecting you with other Nintendo 3DS
users
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Complete with an adjustable stylus, 6 AR cards, and fun built-in
software such as Face Raiders, Nintendo 3DS Sound, and the Mii Maker
application
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Use Parental Controls to restrict 3D mode for children 6 and
under
Color Name: Blue
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ASIN: B002I090AG
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Product
Dimensions: 13.5 x 2 x 7.4 cm ; 227 g
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Release Date: March 27 2011
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Product Description
Color Name: Blue
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all Nintendo 3DS games
and applications can be played in 2D, and look better than any Nintendo
handheld before it. Motion Sensor & Gyro Sensor Portable play control
reaches a new level with these amazing features, allowing for new & unique
gameplay mechanics. A built-in motion sensor and gyro sensor can react to the
motion and tilt of the system, so whether players are twisting their systems
side to side or moving them up and down, their motion-compatible Nintendo 3DS
games respond instantly. Two Gorgeous Screens Game graphics have never looked
better on a Nintendo handheld system, thanks to the two screens of the Nintendo
3DS system. A widescreen display on the top screen shows 800x240 pixel
resolution, allocating 400 pixels for each eye to create the 3D effect. The
bottom LCD touch screen operates at a resolution of 320x240
with both screens capable
of displaying a brilliant 16.77 million colors. Analog Control With the Circle
Pad, located above the + Control Pad, Nintendo 3DS offers full analog control
in 3D game worlds. Combined with the touch screen, traditional buttons, camera
and microphone input, and advanced motion control of the Motion Sensor and Gyro
Sensor, the potential is extraordinary. 3D Camera The Nintendo 3DS system uses
its two outer cameras to see the world in 3D, much like the human eye, allowing
for the creation of 3D photos and a similar 3D
effect to that seen in Nintendo 3DS games. Adjustable Stylus The adjustable
Nintendo 3DS Stylus takes the idea of touch control to a new and even more
user-friendly level. Once removed from the holder, the stylus length can be
adjusted to your liking with a simple push or pull. Now anyone can achieve the
optimum level of comfort while playing games that use the stylus. Charging
Cradle Dock your Nintendo 3DS system whenever you are not using it in the
included Charging Cradle to keep it powered. You can then leave the system on
in Sleep Mode while charging, so that it can communicate via the SpotPass
feature at any time of day or night. 2GB SD Memory Card Included Every Nintendo
3DS system comes packed with a 2GB SD Memory Card. You can use this SD Memory
Card to store your 3D photos, and sound recordings created on the Nintendo 3DS
system, and music* from your PC. You can also use it to store games downloaded
from the Nintendo eShop. The Nintendo 3DS system has SDHC card compatibility to
increase your storage space even further. * Nintendo 3DS is compatible with MP3
and AAC file formats. Backwards Compatibility Almost all existing Nintendo DS
and Nintendo DSi games can be played on a Nintendo 3DS system in 2D. With
backwards compatibility, your existing portable games look and play just as
well*. * Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi games will be displayed in 2D graphics.
Select Nintendo DS games that use accessories in the Game Boy Advance slot of the
Nintendo DS system are not compatible with the Nintendo 3DS system. StreetPass Social and wired like
no Nintendo system before it, Nintendo 3DS brings fellow players together in
exciting new ways with StreetPass communication. Set
your Nintendo 3DS to Sleep Mode and carry it with you wherever you go to
exchange game data like Mii characters, high
scores, and custom characters with other users you pass on the street. You
control what data you exchange, and you can exchange data for multiple games at
once, making virtual connections with real world people you encounter in your
daily life. SpotPass Nintendo 3DS includes
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.* *Some of these features may not be available at
launch The Nintendo 3DS system is more than just a leap forward in 3D gaming
technology. It is also an incredibly robust entertainment device, with built-in
features and applications that are accessible right out of the box. It is
social. 3D photos, personalization, and wireless play make it easier than ever
to share the fun. It is connected more than any Nintendo
system or console before it. And once you get your hands on the Nintendo 3DS
system, you will find it hard to ever put it down. Your portal to all of the
amazing software on the Nintendo 3DS system, the HOME Menu is accessible at all
times. Pressing the HOME button during game play automatically pauses the game
and lets you resume play later. Need to search the Internet for gaming hints?
Pause your game, hit the HOME button, and open the Internet Browser then return to your
game uninterrupted. You can access a range of useful functions from the HOME
Menu without quitting your game such as the Internet
Browser (system update and wireless broadband Internet access required), your
Friends List, Game Memos, and your
Notifications List for an incredibly
user-friendly experience. Take amazing 3D photos with the built-in Nintendo 3DS
outer cameras, and bring your memories into a whole new dimension. Then utilize
a variety of lenses and tools, such as the Merge lens, Pinhole lens, or
Graffiti tool, to add flair to your photo gallery. Creating Mii characters is a fun
social experience for any player, and now this popular feature from the Wii console is available
on the Nintendo 3DS system with some exciting new touches. It's easy to create
a Mii character from scratch, choosing each facial feature to represent
yourself, a friend, or some fanciful character. The real fun happens when you
create a Mii from a photo. After choosing just a few basic settings, take a
photo of yourself or a friend with the Nintendo 3DS Camera, and let the Mii
Maker application
automatically generate your Mii character. Then make any final adjustments, and
voil! Your Mii is ready.
StreetPass Mii Plaza is the place where
Mii characters meet and
greet! When StreetPass communication is
activated, you can exchange Mii data, recent gameplay info, and more with other
Nintendo 3DS owners you pass on the street when your Nintendo 3DS system is in
Sleep Mode. You'll then be able to see these Mii characters in the plaza the
next time you start playing. Imagine seeing a video game unfold in the real
world...right on your kitchen table, or the floor of your living room! AR Games
uses the Nintendo 3DS outer cameras and AR Cards included with the system to
present an amazing augmented-reality gaming experience. Just place one of the
AR Cards on a table or floor, and the Nintendo 3DS camera will read the card
and initiate game stages or characters right before your eyes. AR Games
features different modes, from a wild shooting gallery to an interactive photo
shoot with your Mii characters plus more. ESRB
Rating: Everyone Put a friendly face right into the action with the built-in
Face Raiders game. Using the camera, you can take a photo of yourself, a friend
or family member, which is then placed right onto a range of shooting targets.
To play, you'll need to move with your Nintendo 3DS system, physically leaning
and turning to search all around and aim high and low, taking out your targets.
3D gameplay combined with the gyro sensor feature makes Face Raiders a fun
surprise for any type of gamer. ESRB Rating: Everyone The Activity Log tracks
both your game play activity, noting which games you've played and how long
you've played them, as well as your physical activity, counting every step you
take while carrying your Nintendo 3DS. Track your data by day, week, month, or
year and walk more every
day to earn Play Coins, which can be used with compatible games and
applications to acquire special content and a variety of other benefits.
Rediscover classic portable games and so much more through the Nintendo eShop.
In it you'll find the Virtual Console service, featuring a
selection of games from classic Nintendo systems like the Game Boy and Game Boy Color. You'll also
find new Nintendo 3DS games exclusive to the Nintendo eShop, as well as
Nintendo DSiWare games and applications previously available
on Nintendo DSi systems. Look out for
more information very soon.
A Nintendo 3DS system update may be required to
access this feature. Access the Internet with ease using the built-in Nintendo
3DS Internet Browser. Whether you want to check email or catch up on your
favorite news site, it's easy to view a variety of web pages right on your
portable system wherever there is a
wireless connection.
A Nintendo 3DS system update will be required to access
this feature. The Nintendo 3DS Sound application lets you listen to your
favorite music saved on an SD Card in MP3 or AAC format. You can even record
and play with sounds via the Nintendo 3DS microphone with a variety of fun
filters. In addition to 3D games and photos, the Nintendo 3DS system has the
capability to show videos in 3D. Look out for more information about 3D video
content soon. System Transfer is a feature that enables you to transfer
downloadable software already purchased on a Nintendo 3DS system to another
Nintendo 3DS. Nintendo DSiWare games & applications purchased on a Nintendo
DSi or a Nintendo DSi XL system also can be transferred to your Nintendo 3DS.*
This function will be available after hardware launch. *
There is a limit to how
many times transfers can be made. Some software may not be transferred.
From
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Modern handheld gaming has long been dominated by Nintendo and
Sony. Each hardware manufacturer has multiple viable offerings derived either
directly, or evolving from the respective DS and PlayStation Portable product
lines. All of these devices are impressive multifunctional devices, with
designs meant to encourage gameplay on the go, integration with the Internet,
backwards compatibility to previous games, and so on, but each goes about this
in different ways. Taking a few minutes to examine the main features, and
getting more familiar with available options, accessories and possible
limitations of each handheld is the optimal way to determine which is the best
choice for a player.
Reviews
Game lineup aside, this is a solid handheld system. The new
L/R buttons are much improved from my DS lite. It's not much bigger than the DS
lite for that matter. So if you're used to having one of those this won't be
much of a change. The slider is great, it moves great and you can use it to
play DS games with. Which should make playing games like Kingdom Hearts Re:
Coded, Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days and Super Mario 64 DS easier to play.
The update that will add the eShop, Internet Browser and allow you to transfer your DSi / DSi XL content over to the 3DS comes out later today. If you happen to buy a 3DS before July 7th, then you can download Excitebike for free from the eShop. After July 7th it'll cost you. (edit; It's since come out and while the eShop has issues, they have been improving it since it released. Like adding the ability to store your CC information. So I expect it to improve throughout the 3DS' life)
I'd like to point out to those that may not realize it, that the 3DS isn't a DS with 3D. It's all new hardware in a new generation of handhelds, a lot of people get confused on this. Not everyone, but some do.
The Activity Log is probably my favorite thing added (similar to what the Nintendo Channel does on the Wii). I like to track my playtime and it makes it really easy to do. For some reason though, it will add things like settings and notifications... which seems pointless, but I guess could be neat for some. I wish you could remove them and keep them removed. As it is, I had to shove the things that I would use, but not care about the time on (like notifications and settings) in the back of the 'book' so they're out of the way. Since removing them from the list is only temporary until you use it again, then it'll pop back up on there. xP It also ranks the software, 1st, 2nd and 3rd. In total playtime, times played and average play time.
The User Interface is fairly easy to get the hang of, though some options are hidden away. It's a little annoying to have to have the 'Health and Safety Information' thing stuck on my main menu. Sure you can move things around, so you can hide it all the way at the end of the menu, but that should have been hidden away somewhere else. And just pop up when you first power on your 3DS.
The in-game menu is slick looking, especially with 3D enabled. The 3D is neat, but it can strain the eyes and drains the battery in the 3DS faster. The only games I have are the preloaded and Rayman 3D. So far the best part of 3D are the menus, they really pop in 3D. I usually have 3D off, or very low (since otherwise it hurts my eyes) or playing DS games so haven't had any problems yet with the battery but it's something to take into account. The slider for the 3D effect on the side works fairly well though it's hard to keep it near the bottom where I like it.
Now onto some of the included software. AR Games is probably my favorite. The Nintendo site describes it better than I could, "Just place one of the AR Cards on a table or floor, and the Nintendo 3DS camera will read the card and initiate game stages or characters right before your eyes. AR Games features different modes, from a wild shooting gallery to an interactive photo shoot with your Mii characters'plus more."
Face Raiders, you take a picture of your face or anyone's face and then it's "stolen" by these flying things that you have to shoot with yellow balls. It uses Artificial Reality to break away at the room you're in. And then the flying things will fly into the gaps between reality and what looks like space and come at you from somewhere else. You basically just move all around (turning around and such) to aim and then shoot them all down to rescue the face. It's rather neat. Lots of movement involved with that game.
The Mii Plaza is kind of neat. It would be better for me if I encountered more 3DS owners passing by in Street Pass (a mode that allows you to interact without any action on your part with another 3DS in standby mode with Street Pass enabled) The Plaza on my 3DS is still empty and useless because I haven't encountered and Miis that go there.
There's also pictures to fill in the spaces. The problem with this is that you only get one by default. To get pieces you either have to encounter someone in Street Pass, or use 2 coins. You can only earn 10 coins a day by getting the pedometer to 1,000. (1 per 100 steps) Which helps to negate not encountering other 3DS owners for this and Find Mii but prevents you from unlocking new pictures to fill out. Since you only get one by default, the rest you have to 'get' from others to start filling out. Thus it's a problem.
Find Mii is cool. You unlock some hats during it too. Your Mii is 'captured' and you have to hire heroes to go through dungeons to get him. You can, again either find them with Street Pass or use 2 coins. The problem is that it's artificially drawn out, by colored shields and armored enemies. You have no say in what color or level your hero will be. A green shield makes a ghost invisible from physical attacks until you break his shield with a green hero. You can still hit him with magic, but since the heroes are random sometimes you get stuck with useless magic. (and it doesn't really explain what the magic does) Armored enemies don't take damage from level 1 heroes. It could have been a lot cooler if it were more like a regular RPG. The heroes attack 3 times or use their magic, then they run away/get tired and leave. Instead of taking damage like the ghosts.
The Mii Maker is not much different from the one on the Wii, if you've used that. You can try and take a picture of yourself to get an automatically created Mii but that didn't turn out well with me or my boyfriend. The Miis looked nothing like us, but it's interesting to see what will pop up when you take a picture of yourself.
The update that will add the eShop, Internet Browser and allow you to transfer your DSi / DSi XL content over to the 3DS comes out later today. If you happen to buy a 3DS before July 7th, then you can download Excitebike for free from the eShop. After July 7th it'll cost you. (edit; It's since come out and while the eShop has issues, they have been improving it since it released. Like adding the ability to store your CC information. So I expect it to improve throughout the 3DS' life)
I'd like to point out to those that may not realize it, that the 3DS isn't a DS with 3D. It's all new hardware in a new generation of handhelds, a lot of people get confused on this. Not everyone, but some do.
The Activity Log is probably my favorite thing added (similar to what the Nintendo Channel does on the Wii). I like to track my playtime and it makes it really easy to do. For some reason though, it will add things like settings and notifications... which seems pointless, but I guess could be neat for some. I wish you could remove them and keep them removed. As it is, I had to shove the things that I would use, but not care about the time on (like notifications and settings) in the back of the 'book' so they're out of the way. Since removing them from the list is only temporary until you use it again, then it'll pop back up on there. xP It also ranks the software, 1st, 2nd and 3rd. In total playtime, times played and average play time.
The User Interface is fairly easy to get the hang of, though some options are hidden away. It's a little annoying to have to have the 'Health and Safety Information' thing stuck on my main menu. Sure you can move things around, so you can hide it all the way at the end of the menu, but that should have been hidden away somewhere else. And just pop up when you first power on your 3DS.
The in-game menu is slick looking, especially with 3D enabled. The 3D is neat, but it can strain the eyes and drains the battery in the 3DS faster. The only games I have are the preloaded and Rayman 3D. So far the best part of 3D are the menus, they really pop in 3D. I usually have 3D off, or very low (since otherwise it hurts my eyes) or playing DS games so haven't had any problems yet with the battery but it's something to take into account. The slider for the 3D effect on the side works fairly well though it's hard to keep it near the bottom where I like it.
Now onto some of the included software. AR Games is probably my favorite. The Nintendo site describes it better than I could, "Just place one of the AR Cards on a table or floor, and the Nintendo 3DS camera will read the card and initiate game stages or characters right before your eyes. AR Games features different modes, from a wild shooting gallery to an interactive photo shoot with your Mii characters'plus more."
Face Raiders, you take a picture of your face or anyone's face and then it's "stolen" by these flying things that you have to shoot with yellow balls. It uses Artificial Reality to break away at the room you're in. And then the flying things will fly into the gaps between reality and what looks like space and come at you from somewhere else. You basically just move all around (turning around and such) to aim and then shoot them all down to rescue the face. It's rather neat. Lots of movement involved with that game.
The Mii Plaza is kind of neat. It would be better for me if I encountered more 3DS owners passing by in Street Pass (a mode that allows you to interact without any action on your part with another 3DS in standby mode with Street Pass enabled) The Plaza on my 3DS is still empty and useless because I haven't encountered and Miis that go there.
There's also pictures to fill in the spaces. The problem with this is that you only get one by default. To get pieces you either have to encounter someone in Street Pass, or use 2 coins. You can only earn 10 coins a day by getting the pedometer to 1,000. (1 per 100 steps) Which helps to negate not encountering other 3DS owners for this and Find Mii but prevents you from unlocking new pictures to fill out. Since you only get one by default, the rest you have to 'get' from others to start filling out. Thus it's a problem.
Find Mii is cool. You unlock some hats during it too. Your Mii is 'captured' and you have to hire heroes to go through dungeons to get him. You can, again either find them with Street Pass or use 2 coins. The problem is that it's artificially drawn out, by colored shields and armored enemies. You have no say in what color or level your hero will be. A green shield makes a ghost invisible from physical attacks until you break his shield with a green hero. You can still hit him with magic, but since the heroes are random sometimes you get stuck with useless magic. (and it doesn't really explain what the magic does) Armored enemies don't take damage from level 1 heroes. It could have been a lot cooler if it were more like a regular RPG. The heroes attack 3 times or use their magic, then they run away/get tired and leave. Instead of taking damage like the ghosts.
The Mii Maker is not much different from the one on the Wii, if you've used that. You can try and take a picture of yourself to get an automatically created Mii but that didn't turn out well with me or my boyfriend. The Miis looked nothing like us, but it's interesting to see what will pop up when you take a picture of yourself.
I've only had the system for about two days at this point but
I'm really enjoying it.
I haven't bought any games to go with it but it does come with some preinstalled software that is fun to play with. That includes AR (augmented reality) games, Face Raiders, and Streetpass games.
The AR games are really fun, and a great way to show off the system to your friends. You put down the question block card (bundled with the 3DS) and before you know it you're playing a target shooting game and defeating dragons!
This combined with Play coins (coins you earn by walking around with the 3DS) is pretty good. I've been able to unlock more content within the AR games that make it more amusing and challenging as you go.
Face Raiders is really entertaining, and I find the best way to play is in a chair that can spin. It's fun to have to "save your friends faces". Basically you take a photo of a person and then they become the enemy. It's just weird to watch how they animate the picture you take.
I haven't had the chance to play the streetpass games yet. I haven't run across anyone else with a 3DS to really make use of the streetpass feature yet. But I live in a small area and have only had the device for a couple of days so I'm sure I'll get to use that as more people start to get one or I make trips into the bigger cities.
It'd be nice if the eshop and some other promised features were available now but those apparently aren't coming until a system update in May.
I personally think the built in software is pretty good enough to buy the system on its own.
However if you have a higher interest in wanting things like the eshop you may want to wait until we get closer to May for the purchase since that's when the system update is happening. I might also suggest taking a look to see if there are any games you are really interested in first. There seem to be a couple of good ones out there if those genres are your thing but if your big thing is the Mario titles or Zelda you might want to wait until a little later in the year when those games are likely to be released.
I haven't bought any games to go with it but it does come with some preinstalled software that is fun to play with. That includes AR (augmented reality) games, Face Raiders, and Streetpass games.
The AR games are really fun, and a great way to show off the system to your friends. You put down the question block card (bundled with the 3DS) and before you know it you're playing a target shooting game and defeating dragons!
This combined with Play coins (coins you earn by walking around with the 3DS) is pretty good. I've been able to unlock more content within the AR games that make it more amusing and challenging as you go.
Face Raiders is really entertaining, and I find the best way to play is in a chair that can spin. It's fun to have to "save your friends faces". Basically you take a photo of a person and then they become the enemy. It's just weird to watch how they animate the picture you take.
I haven't had the chance to play the streetpass games yet. I haven't run across anyone else with a 3DS to really make use of the streetpass feature yet. But I live in a small area and have only had the device for a couple of days so I'm sure I'll get to use that as more people start to get one or I make trips into the bigger cities.
It'd be nice if the eshop and some other promised features were available now but those apparently aren't coming until a system update in May.
I personally think the built in software is pretty good enough to buy the system on its own.
However if you have a higher interest in wanting things like the eshop you may want to wait until we get closer to May for the purchase since that's when the system update is happening. I might also suggest taking a look to see if there are any games you are really interested in first. There seem to be a couple of good ones out there if those genres are your thing but if your big thing is the Mario titles or Zelda you might want to wait until a little later in the year when those games are likely to be released.
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