(Posted by: Harrison)
Hot off the heels with the release of the DSi XL, Nintendo has announced that they will reveal their next handheld, the 3DS, at E3 2010. This comes as not-so-shocking news, because Nintendo has hinted at a DS successor for many months; the question was whether or not it would be vastly different from their current handheld. The use of 3D with the DS successor has come as a shock, but Nintendo expects gamers to get excited once the big reveal approaches. Surprisingly, the 3D graphics implanted in the 3DS will not require the use of 3D glasses.
Hit the jump for more information regarding Nintendo's surprise announcement.
Hit the jump for more information regarding Nintendo's surprise announcement.
Nintendo also said that they would plan on selling the 3DS by March 2010. All of the specifics of the handheld have not been revealed, but so far the 3D aspects have everyone talking. Nintendo did not publicly mention it, but it's more than likely that this new handheld will have Gamecube-esque graphics. Companies have reportedly received dev-kits, and Destructoid claims that the handheld uses a similar Gamecube graphics engine. Now, this isn't a bad thing, as Nintendo has been aiming to create a better visual experience for their next handheld, but also create one that evolves the DS' gameplay.
Aside from being backwards compatible with DS and DSi titles, the 3DS will include a built-in accelerometer and two bigger, higher resolution screens that are closer together. With these larger screens, they will be used more easily as one. The idea of higher resolution screens may also usher in Nintendo's foray into the HD market, so this is a great start.
Regarding the inclusion of 3D, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata previously stated that they would look into the the possible "health effects" of playing the 3DS for long periods of time. Good move on your part, Mr. Iwata. We don't want to have a repeat of the Virtual Boy's retina-destroying visuals.
Several Japanese news outlets have reported on still unconfirmed features of the device. The most surprising of these include a new joystick and force-feedback. Maybe Nintendo has more that will surprise us with the device.
Will Nintendo have another hit on their hands, when they reveal the 3DS at E3 2010? Or will it have the slow start that the DS originally had? Only time will tell, but it goes to show that Nintendo is continuing to introduce new gameplay options.
What do you all think of Nintendo's announcement? Excited? Skeptical? Tell us in our comments section.
Aside from being backwards compatible with DS and DSi titles, the 3DS will include a built-in accelerometer and two bigger, higher resolution screens that are closer together. With these larger screens, they will be used more easily as one. The idea of higher resolution screens may also usher in Nintendo's foray into the HD market, so this is a great start.
Regarding the inclusion of 3D, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata previously stated that they would look into the the possible "health effects" of playing the 3DS for long periods of time. Good move on your part, Mr. Iwata. We don't want to have a repeat of the Virtual Boy's retina-destroying visuals.
Several Japanese news outlets have reported on still unconfirmed features of the device. The most surprising of these include a new joystick and force-feedback. Maybe Nintendo has more that will surprise us with the device.
Will Nintendo have another hit on their hands, when they reveal the 3DS at E3 2010? Or will it have the slow start that the DS originally had? Only time will tell, but it goes to show that Nintendo is continuing to introduce new gameplay options.
What do you all think of Nintendo's announcement? Excited? Skeptical? Tell us in our comments section.
