Nintendo 3DS Is Coming At You In 3D

Starting February of 2011, gamers around the world will be able to play with Nintendos new 3DS handheld gaming device. Every week a new games is being revealed for the future release, as well as tons of new features that will be on the console. The fact that it will not require glasses to play the games in 3D is one of the most amazing aspects about the new device.

Comparable towards the Nintendo DS and DSi, the 3DS has two screens. The top screen renders the 3D graphics and also the bottom is a smaller touch sensitive display. The 3DS has two cameras around the outside of the device. These cameras are capable of taking 3D pictures and 3D video. They also permit the 3DS to play augmented reality games.

There will also be a Mii creator that permits gamers to create custom avatars for certain games. Other features consist of a virtual console where classic Nintendo and Gameboy video games can be downloaded, some with updated graphics that take full advantage of the 3D display. The 3DS is also compatible with DS and DSi video games.

There are lots of traditional gaming titles which will have original versions ready for the 3DS. Among them are Kid Icarus, Metal Gear Solid, DJ Hero, Dead Or Alive, Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, Madden NFL, Mario Kart, Assassins Creed, and Resident Evil.

There will also be remakes of past Nintendo games ported to the 3DS to utilize the 3D graphics. Included among these are Star Fox 64 and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (originally released for Nintendo 64).

The 3DS, however, will be capable of more than just playing games. For instance, it will easily connect to the Internet for user friendly web browsing. It also has the capability of playing 3D movies like the recent smash hit Avatar. No movies have been announced for the system yet, but Nintendo has made deals with DreamWorks, Disney, and Warner Bros. to release content.

The Nintendo 3DS will ship with a 2GB memory card to store downloads and saved games. The 3D display is a little over 3.5 inches and also the touch delicate screen is three.02 inches. The device weighs in at 8.1 ounces. There’s also a sliding mechanism around the side of the gadget that permits the user to adjust the intensity of the 3D graphics. The 3DS is also stocked with an accelerometer and gyroscope, allowing for motion sensitive game play.

You can read more about the upcoming game releases with the Nintendo 3DS by visiting my other articles on this great new hand held device.