E3 2010: Nintendo Unveils Nintendo 3DS: 3-D Version Of Popular DS

by NowPublic Staff | June 15, 2010 at 11:02 am

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E3 2010: New Nintendo 3DS Does Not Required 3D Glasses (Video)
Nintendo has unveiled a new version of the popular portable gaming system, Nintendo DS. The new version called Nintendo 3DS is nifty device that enables 3-D gaming without the use of 3-D glasses.
Nintendo executives unveiled the 3DS at the E3 conference in Los Angeles Wednesday before an audience of tech and gaming media. The challenge with unveiling a 3-D product is getting an actual sense of the product almost impossible to do until the device is oin one's hands. Here is how Gizmodo describes the new 3-D aspect of the new Nintendo 3DS.

Imagine a polygon-based character becoming intrinsically more corporal and easier to see—a character that just, well, pops out a bit. That's what the screen feels like

The Nintendo 3DS comes with a depth slider so the quality of the 3D images can be adjusted by the user. The WiFi enabled device has 3.5 inch screen and will enable users to take 3D photographs and playback 3D movies.

In terms of software, an impressive list of third-party developers was teased. Among the dozens of companies, EA, Activision, Atlus, Harmonix, Sega, T2, Ubisoft, Konami, and Capcom all were said to be busy developing titles. These games and franchises include Kingdom Hearts, Saints Row, Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater 3D, Madden, FIFA Soccer, Ninja Gaiden, Resident Evil Revelations, The Sims 3, Batman, DJ Hero 3D, Assassin's Creed, Ridge Racer, Professor Layton and the Mask of Miracles, Samurai Warriors, Battle Giants: Dinosaur Strike, and Hollywood 61.

At the time of this post no price or release date has been set for the Nintendo 3DS.