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Nintendo 3DS video review
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Friday August 26, 2011
Gadget TV
Friday August 26, 2011
The Nintendo 3DS isn't the company's first foray into 3D. That honor goes to the dubious and best forgotten Virtual Boy. That said, the 3DS is the first 3D handheld video game system that actually looks like it has a chance. Early adopters or "3DS Ambassadors" as Nintendo likes to call them, shelled out $250. Now, with the price drop to about $180, is it worth buying in?
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Nintendo 3DS
$179.99
Available in Aqua Blue or Cosmo Black, the 3DS features two screens. A lower 4:3 touch screen that'll be instantly familiar to Nintendo DS owners and a widescreen glasses-free 3D display up top.
The 3D effect requires both 3D capable software (3DS games, supported 3D movies) and a direct line of sight to work. If you're playing in transit or in some other bumpy environment, the 3D effect can fall apart.
The slider to the right of the screen allows you to control the depth of the 3D effect. Once adjusted and in an optimal playing environment, the 3D effect is impressive.
Bundled in with the game system are a few Nintendo character cards and an AR (augmented reality) card. Point the 3D cameras at the AR card when in AR Games and a pretty impressive display unfolds in three dimensions.
Software selection for the 3DS is a little anaemic at present so if you're thinking about buying in, make sure there are at least a couple of games that interest you to tide you over.
In addition to the AR Games bundled with the system, you also get the free Face Raiders game, another AR game.
With the latest software update for the 3DS you can access a web browser as well as the Nintendo eShop. There are a few 3D games to check out here but nothing that really jumps out at us (if you'll pardon the pun).
$179.99
Available in Aqua Blue or Cosmo Black, the 3DS features two screens. A lower 4:3 touch screen that'll be instantly familiar to Nintendo DS owners and a widescreen glasses-free 3D display up top.
The 3D effect requires both 3D capable software (3DS games, supported 3D movies) and a direct line of sight to work. If you're playing in transit or in some other bumpy environment, the 3D effect can fall apart.
The slider to the right of the screen allows you to control the depth of the 3D effect. Once adjusted and in an optimal playing environment, the 3D effect is impressive.
Bundled in with the game system are a few Nintendo character cards and an AR (augmented reality) card. Point the 3D cameras at the AR card when in AR Games and a pretty impressive display unfolds in three dimensions.
Software selection for the 3DS is a little anaemic at present so if you're thinking about buying in, make sure there are at least a couple of games that interest you to tide you over.
In addition to the AR Games bundled with the system, you also get the free Face Raiders game, another AR game.
With the latest software update for the 3DS you can access a web browser as well as the Nintendo eShop. There are a few 3D games to check out here but nothing that really jumps out at us (if you'll pardon the pun).
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