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September 29th I am sure you all have marked out in your calenders is Nintendo’s announcement regarding the 3DS. So With just under a month to go now what do we know about it already? In a nutshell (This look isn’t final):




- Size: Around 5.3″ wide, 2.9″ long, 0.8″ deep.
- Weight: Around 8 ounces.
- Top Screen: 3.53-inch widescreen LCD display, enabling 3D view without the need for special glasses; with 800×240 pixel resolution (400 pixels are allocated for each eye to enable 3D viewing).
- Touch Screen: 3.02-inch LCD with 320×240 pixel resolution with a touch screen.
- Cameras: One inner camera and two outer cameras with 640×480 (0.3 Mega) pixel resolution.
- Nintendo 3DS Game Card: 2 GB Max. at launch.
- Wireless Communication: IEEE 802.11 with enhanced security (WPA/WPA2). Automatic exchange data with other Nintendo 3DS systems or receive data via the Internet while in sleep mode.
Game Controls: In additional to previous DS features, “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.
Parental Controls:
Parental controls similar to the Nintendo DSi system will be included.
Source: Nintendo.com




