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Hands on with Nintendo 3DS

When Nintendo invited us last week to an event to show off its three dimensional portable gaming console, the 3DS, I wasn't as excited as I should have been. A Nintendo fan since my first Duckhunt, I'd be lying if I said I was uninterested, but apart from a World Cup match in the cinema, 3D technology has never impressed me. There is a wow - for ten seconds or so.

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CrAppleton5759d ago

Should be awesome! I've been holding out on getting a new DS. Still have the Phat. Didn't want to grab one while all the new models kept rolling out every year.

TheLeprachaun5759d ago

The 3DS isn't a new DS model. It's a successor to the DS.

blumatt5759d ago (Edited 5759d ago )

And they should have concentrated on making the graphics to match the upcoming PSP2 as well as the 3D. At some point, Nintendo is going to have to worry a little more about graphics. I know it's not the most important aspect of gaming, but I guarantee you I'd be hardpressed to buy a PS4 or xbox 720 if the graphics were the same as the PS3/360. So, it IS important to some degree.
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Edit: Would you all actually buy a new console that didn't offer better graphics than the previous one?? Seriously?

Thecraft19895759d ago

blumatt what are talking about psp2 has not been announced yet so how can they compete with the graphics. From what we have see so far 3ds has better graphics than ds and psp.

blumatt5759d ago (Edited 5759d ago )

Ok, if you say so. Does it look better than Ghost of Sparta? My point is that they don't need to shoot for better than PSP. They need to shoot for on par with what PSP2 will probably do. Plus, the PSP2 will probably have 3G built-in. Of course, the one area where the 3DS will probably trump the PSP2 will be price.

Stephen55435759d ago (Edited 5759d ago )

Blumatt. Yes, it does look better then Ghost of Sparta. Instead of dissing the 3DS it would be a good idea to look into it first. The Metal Gear 3DS demo shown had amazing graphics and Kojima stated in an interview that if he had more time that he could have made it look even better. Also said that the models that he used in the demo were similar to models he used on the PS3.

blumatt5759d ago

Oh, ok, man. I hadn't heard that. Most of what I said was speculative, and I probably should have read up a little more. I was just going off Nintendo's history as of late where we've got a Wii that doesn't look much, if any, better than the Gamecube. So, I kinda figured they'd taken that route again with the 3DS. Sorry, guys.

cygnuszero5759d ago (Edited 5759d ago )

Last time I checked, it had DS in the name. Oh, it also happens to have dual screens. Oh wait, I think it has a touch screen too!!

Yes, you're right, it's not another DS. It's an entirely new concept. >_>

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Bloodyghost5759d ago

It only Does Everything in 3D.

Thecraft19895759d ago (Edited 5759d ago )

cygnuszero you should know that 3ds is not the final name for this handheld i believe we will find out the name come out September when price and date are announced

heres the link http://www.1up.com/news/iwa...

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Why the Wii is Such a Nostalgic System in 2026

The Wii is now a retro console. Let’s get nostalgic about an often maligned system.

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ActualWhiteMan19d ago (Edited 19d ago )

Crazy to think the WII is to the Switch 2, as the NES was to the WII back then. 20 Year difference.

jznrpg18d ago

My wife asks me to bust it out (heh) everyone once in a while to play bowling and tennis with the kids. There was a ton of slop on it but some good stuff as well.

Smellsforfree18d ago

Wii was great but boy howdy did it cause Microsoft to go on a dark walk with the Kinect and the disastrous XBox One launch that they arguably never recovered from.

Loktai18d ago

Not nostalgic for me.. I was there.. anyone who wasnt a little kid realized it was a gamecube with shit tacked onto it, it was the "joke" system and was well below even the switch in terms of comparing it to the latest machines at the time. The machine was well loved by young people and "casual gamers" who now remember it 20 years on, or in most cases more of its sales came in the 15-20 years ago range not right at launch- but again its not nostalgic for people who were "gamers" then really, just for those who ended up with one in their house, the games , graphics, interface and online features were archaic already in 2006.

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Top Racers Need Top Gear – Introducing the Forza Horizon 6 Limited Edition Controller and Headset

Omar writes: "With the Horizon Festival coming to breathtaking Japan, you’ll need the essential gear to prove you’ve got what it takes to become a Horizon Legend as you cruise, drift and explore an open world full of spectacular driving experiences. That’s why we’re happy to announce the newest Limited Edition Xbox Wireless Controller and Wireless Headset collection, featuring inspired designs from Forza Horizon 6. The bright cyan and lime colorways celebrate the Horizon Festival’s recognition of iconic cars and hit music, with special features that are sure to impress any collector."

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Killer2020UK20d ago

Oh my, that is one gaudy design

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Chrono Trigger Form-ism Figures Revealed at Square Enix Pop-Up Store

New Chrono Trigger Form-ism figures of Crono and Marle have been showcased at a Square Enix pop-up store, with pre-orders expected soon.

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