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The launch of the Nintendo 3DS is just around the corner. As a public service, we've put together this Nintendo 3DS guide to tell you everything you need to know if you're in the market to buy one, or if you've just picked one up at the store.
Nintendo 3DS
Release Date: March 27th, 2011
MSRP: 249.99
What Is It?
The Nintendo 3DS is the newest iteration of Nintendo's handheld console, the Nintendo DS. Arguably only a little less powerful than the Wii when it comes to graphical horsepower, the 3DS boasts 3D graphics without the need for any stupid glasses. The console was first announced at E3 2010 during the Nintendo Press Conference when women with the device strapped to their belts wandered through the audience. While the pretty ladies were nice, the real star of the show was the 3DS, wowing the gaming press with its glasses-less 3D and powerful graphics.
What Does It Do?
Along with its 3D capabilities, the 3DS also displays 2D graphics at a much higher frame rate than before. The 3DS is also backwards compatible, meaning it will play your old DS games. The new handheld also includes a front facing camera and a 3D camera on the back, which allows users to take a picture of anything and display it in--hold on to your hats--three dimensions.
The 3DS comes pre-loaded with some different software options including AR Games, a set of mini-games played in 3D with paper cards; Face Raiders, a game that incorporates your face and the faces of your friends in a 3D shooter; Mii Maker, an avatar editor; and StreetPass, a system that allows your 3DS to pass information to another 3DS if they are in the same room/bus/train for a period of time. There's also a Sound Editor, a messaging system and an Activity Log.
What Games Are Available For It At Launch?
There's an impressive number of games available for the 3DS at launch, but whether the content is actually impressive. The reviews of the games we've taken a look at so far have been mixed. Below, you'll find a list of the 3DS launch titles. For games we've reviewed, you'll find a quote from the review. For the rest, you'll find links to the game detail pages where you can read more about the games. We'll be rolling out our 3DS launch reviews into next week, so be sure to check back from the rest of the titles.
From Jake Gaskill's review:
"PilotWings Resort hits the same highs and same lows of the previous two games, but it does it in skeptic-converting 3D. The game doesn't last long, but it's a beautiful, (at times) peaceful ride that sets a solid foundation for what the 3DS is capable of delivering in the future."
Read the rest of our Pilotwings Resort Review.
From Steve Johnson's review:
"This soggy submarine simulator gives players three ways of pretending to be a U-boat captain, but even with the different modes, Steel Diver is more of a beefed-up tech demo for the Nintendo 3DS than a full game."
Read the rest of our Steel Diver Review.
From Brian Leahy's review:
"The 3DS version of Super Street Fighter IV is, for all intents and purposes, a port of the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of the game, though there are several notable changes and the addition of a new 3D fighting mode. Visually, the game looks great for a handheld the animations look just as crisp as they do on the console version. Sure, the backgrounds are static and the framerate drops when you enable 3D, but this is definitely a solid looking title."
Read the rest of our Super Street Fighter IV 3D Review.
Madden NFL
From Kevin Kelly's review:
"Madden first appeared on the DS platform with Madden NFL 05, and left that platform with Madden NFL 09. Ostensibly so they could put a lot of time into developing Madden NFL Football for the 3DS, right? Wrong. This title represents an unfortunate step backwards for the franchise on Nintendo's fledgling handheld. Some innovations have bridged the gap between releases, but some of the oversights are pretty unforgiveable."
Read the rest of our Madden NFL Football 3DS Review.
LEGO Star Wars 3: The Clone Wars
From Leah Jackson's review:
"LEGO Star Wars 3: The Clone Wars for the Nintendo 3DS is the latest installment of the now very hefty saga of LEGO games. The game manages to charm and entertain both longtime Star Wars fans, as well as brand new ones, for hours on end. With new planets to explore, over 80 characters to collect, and tons of replayability, this little gem will keep all generations of nerds whacking their micro lightsaber at LEGO bricks for a long long time."
Read the rest of our LEGO Star Wars 3: The Clone Wars 3DS Review.
Asphalt 3D
Combat of Giants: Dinosaurs 3D
Ridge Racer 3D
Bust-A-Move Universe
Rayman 3D
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars
Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 3D
Samurai Warriors: Chronicles
Super Monkey Ball 3D
Nintendogs + Cats
Did you already, or are you planning to, pick up a 3DS this weekend?
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patera_cfh
I waited patiently through multiple DS versions, and finally upgraded to the 3DS. Overall its an impressive piece of hardware. The included AR games are amazing and I'm excited to see how they expand on the concept. Plus it's going to have internet and netflix streaming.....eventually!!
TheMasterOfkh
now what we do now is wait and see if this takes off ill hold off until i know im getting what im paying for
RedRage
All I need to know is that it will have Zelda: Ocarina of Time and im hooked!
firecloud42
picked mine up when Gamestop opened (12) and so far I'm in love with it. I didn't pick up any games but the Face raider and AR cards are great and I'll enjoy playing with them for the time being
the only thing that sucks is that I'll have to wait till May for web browsing and DSi transfers
I give it a 5/5
SkaNinja13
Does anyone actually understand how good Paper Mario will be?
catkidtj
its so awsome!!!! i just got mine and i got a tattoo(which HURT!) in the same day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
im unpredictable!!!!!!!!!
MojoJojo19Kilo
I had to order mine via UPS because my city probably won't have them on release day so I have to wait till Tuesday to get it.
omegasun73
I just picked up a cosmo black one, the aqua blue looks to much like a toy to me
crocodilius
tell you guys what, if they rehash WWF No Mercy, ill get one lawl.
Toady909
Probably gonna wait until they release some better games. Nintendogs is the only game out of the launch titles that I would get. Once LOZ, Mario Kart, Paper Mario, and the new Mario are out, i'll get it.
mark82234
sunday 9am starwars for-shure
Symicide
they're just gonna come out with a lite or xl version in a year....
macross2012
Dumbest system I have ever seen. After 3 mins I had a major headache and it took me 30 mins to recover. Here is the 3DS in a nutshell.. Cross your eye and say HEY LOOK 3D.. What a POS
CyberSzabo
I told myself I was going to wait for 2nd generation 3DS but last night I said eff it and ordered one.
xL7717
I know this is an odd choice for a game to be interested in for launch, but I'm saddened by the fact that there are almost no reviews of The Sims 3 3DS anywhere. I'm not expecting that game to be miraculous or anything, but nonetheless I was hoping G4 would review it before launch.
buiman11
I'm getting one. I already have my game with me.
CptMurphy
I'm no fan of Nintendo's games. I'm waiting for Atlus to put out some games, since about 70% of my DS library is published by them, and I'm not too confident they will even bother with the 3D.
Temoz
Getting mine Sunday probably going to wait till Ocarina of Time, Kid Icarus and Mario 64 to come out till i buy a game but hey i have Pokemon Black & White till then!
Uldum
what a horrible lineup, at least the DS had Mario64
mark6789
but does the 3D actually work?
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