It deserves (a new) one, no? I don't like using posting about it in the console war thread for a couple reasons. I might miss any presently known(as of the creation of this thread) information about the 3DS - feel free to fix that. This thread is more about hardware than games(games get their own threads), but that can include how developers feel about the hardware(and that can be shown through software support).
The Official Nintendo 3DS E3 site: http://e3.nintendo.com/3ds/
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_3DS
Specs from Nintendo
http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/201...graphics_core/Introducing the Nintendo 3DS system.
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.
Tech vid showing off the GPUJapanese graphics processor developer Digital Media Professional (DMP) announced today that Nintendo has adopted its "PICA200" 3D graphics core for the system.
According to DMP, PICA200 is a 3D graphics core that's designed for mobile phones, amusement machines, game consoles and digital appliances. The chip makes use of DMP's proprietary "Maestro Technology," which implements complex shader functionality in hardware, allowing for high quality graphics at the low power dissipation required of portable devices.
Commenting on the announcement today, DMP CEO Tatsuo Yamamoto said, "Our company has the high goal of realizing such high quality graphic expression as game consoles and glass-free 3D while keeping power dissipation low. We are pleased that our long-developed Maestro Technology has been of assistance."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3A-xxUyJvQQ
Another:
http://www.nifco-at.co.jp/
Games announced so far:
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/ma...d-more-for-3ds
*: Harvest Moon 3D* Activision - DJ Hero 3D
* AQ Interactive - cubic ninja
* Atlus - Etrian Odyssey, Shin Megami Tensei, Shin Megami Tensei: Persona, Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor
* Capcom - Resident Evil Revelations, Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition (working title)
* Electronic Arts - FIFA Soccer, Madden NFL, The Sims 3
* Gameloft - Asphalt GT
* Harmonix - Music game
* Hudson Soft - Bomberman, Deca Sports, Kororinpa
* Konami - Baseball, Contra, Frogger, Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D "The Naked Sample", Pro Evolution Soccer/Winning Eleven
* Level-5 - Professor Layton and the Mask of Miracle (working title)
* Majesco - BloodRayne: The Shroud, A Boy and His Blob, Face Racers: Photo Finish, Lion's Pride: Adventures on the Serengetti, Martha Stewart, WonderWorld Amusement Park
* Marvelous - Bokujyoumonogatari 3D* (working title)
* Namco Bandai - Dragon Ball, Gundam, Pac-Man & Galaga, Ridge Racer, Super Robot (all working titles)
* Nintendo - Animal Crossing, Kid Icarus Uprising, Mario Kart, nintendogs+cats, Paper Mario, PilotWings Resort, Star Fox 64 3D, Steel Diver
* Rocket - Crash-City GP, VS-robo
* SEGA - Sonic, Super Monkey Ball (working titles)
* Square Enix - Codename: Chocobo Racing 3D, Dragon Quest, Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts
* Take-Two - Carnival Games
* Tecmo Koei - Dead or Alive 3D, Dynasty Warriors, Ninja Gaiden, Samurai Warriors 3D (all working titles)
* Tomy - Lovely Lisa 3D, Naruto Shippuden Action
* THQ - de Blob 2, Kung Fu Panda Kaboom of Doom, Marvel Super Hero Squad Infinity Gauntlet, The Penguins of Madagascar, Puss N Boots, Saints Row: Drive-By
* Ubisoft - Assassin's Creed: Lost Legacy, Battle of Giants: Dinosaur Strike, Driver Renegade, Hollywood 61 (working title), Ghost Recon, Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory
* Warner Bros. - Batman, LEGO