3DS: Feb 26 in Japan, ¥25,000 - New Details

By Jorge Ba-oh 29.09.2010 28

3DS: Feb 26 in Japan, ¥25,000 - New Details on Nintendo gaming news, videos and discussion

Nintendo held its much anticipated press conference in Japan, finally confirming a 3DS release date, price and some new details.

The gorgeous new handheld allows players to experience 3D games without the need for spectacles, boasts rich graphical/processing power, 3D cameras and other nifty on-board functionality. Many have speculated and posted claims of the launch details, but it's now official:

Nintendo 3DS will arrive in Japan February 26th 2011 for ¥25,000 (�£190, €220, $300).

Release Details

  • Japan release: February 26th 2011
  • Available in 2 launch colours: Aqua Blue and Cosmos Black
  • 3DS Price: ¥25,000 (�£190, €220, $300)
  • Includes 2GB SD card bundled with the system.
  • Launching in North America and Europe in March 2011 (details coming soon)

    • What's in the box

  • Nintendo 3DS console + charging stand + stylus
  • Plugs and cables
  • 2GB SD memory card
  • Six agumented reality cards to use with the camera
  • Documentation, leaflets, warranty etc.

    • 3DS Features

    GameBoy games in 3D
  • 3D Virtual Console mode, where classic Gameboy and Gameboy Advance games are done up in 3D.
  • The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening and Super Mario Land will be two of the first games available as downloadable 3D games.
    • Camera creating Mii
  • 3DS will have its own set of Mii, which can be made automatically using the camera.
  • Miis can be converted into a QR Code so people can scan these with their 3DS and download your Mii.
  • 3DS has some image manipulation - including the ability to merge two faces in to one.
    • Transferable software
  • Ability to move DSiWare from existing DSi/XL consoles onto the 3DS, and move 3DS software from an old to a newer console (translation via Joystiq)
    • System functions
  • Pause games and use the internet browser (look up an FAQ, check your emails), and return.
  • As announced previously, 3DS Tag mode is back and lets players exchange data even when not playing the specific game.
    • Unique 3D content
  • Partnering with Fuji TV to distribute free 3D videos on a daily basis.
  • Nintendo will introduce a series of augmented-reality games to take advantage of the 3DS hardware.


    • For a current list of upcoming software and a video reel of 3DS games including Zelda, Resident Evil, Paper Mario, Kid Icarus and Street Fighter IV, click here

    Watch this space for more details as they hit!

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    Scorp is offline. Scorp 02.01.2011#26

    I dont want Nintendo's shite SD card, ripping me off for another �£20. I can get a 4GB one for less than �£10 so why can't they release it without one!?!

     
    Scorp is offline. Scorp 02.01.2011#27

    And why are my pound sigs looking like this �£?

     
    Scorp is offline. Scorp 02.01.2011#28

    signs*

     

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