New Nintendo 3DS
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| File:New Nintendo 3DS (white).jpg The New Nintendo 3DS, front profile | |
| Also known as | N3DS, N3DS XL (abbreviation) |
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| Developer | Nintendo IRD |
| Manufacturer | Nintendo, Foxconn |
| Product family | Nintendo 3DS family |
| Type | Handheld game console |
| Generation | Eighth generation |
| Lifespan | 2014— |
| Introductory price | New Nintendo 3DS: ¥16.000 New Nintendo 3DS XL: ¥18.900 |
| Media | Physical and digital |
| Operating system | Nintendo 3DS OS |
| Storage | 1 GB internal flash memory |
| Removable storage | Included 4 GB Micro SD Cartridge save |
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| Sound | Stereo speakers (pseudo-surround), microphone |
| Input | A/B/X/Y buttons, Circle Pad, C-Stick, L/R and ZL/ZR bumpers, D-pad, Start/Select buttons, Home button, 3D depth slider, volume slider, power button |
| Camera | One user-facing and two forward-facing VGA cameras Infrared LED light facing the user |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, NFC, infrared |
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| Online services | |
| Dimensions | Body
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| Mass | Body
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| Backward compatibility | Nintendo DS/DSi, Nintendo 3DS, Virtual Console |
| Predecessor | Nintendo 2DS (concurrent) Nintendo 3DS (XL) (concurrent) Nintendo DS family |
| Website | Official website |
The New Nintendo 3DS (Newニンテンドー3DS, Nyū Nintendō Surī Dī Esu) and New Nintendo 3DS XL (New Nintendo 3DS LL (Newニンテンドー3DS LL) in Japan) are upcoming handheld game consoles developed by Nintendo. They are the fourth and fifth systems in the Nintendo 3DS family of handheld consoles, following the original Nintendo 3DS, the Nintendo 3DS XL, and the Nintendo 2DS. Improvements upon the previous models include additional stick and button controls, improved screen technology, and higher performance. The systems are scheduled for release in Japan on October 11, 2014, as well as Australia and New Zealand on November 21, 2014, with releases in Europe and North America expected in 1st half of 2015.[2][3]
Features
The New Nintendo 3DS features various changes from the original Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 3DS XL. The most notable addition is the inclusion of an analog stick on the right hand side of the handheld, referred to as the C-Stick, and additional ZL and ZR shoulder buttons, allowing for additional control similar to the Circle Pad Pro add-on peripheral released for the original Nintendo 3DS. The system features facial camera tracing that follows the player's line of sight, expanding the range of angles from which players can view the system's stereoscopic 3D effect. Other features include automatic brightness toggling based on environmental lighting, built-in NFC technology for use with Amiibo figures, and wireless transfer of media files between the handheld and a PC. Inside the system, a more powerful CPU has been included, which allows faster download speeds and improved graphical capability. Memory storage has been changed from SD cards to Micro SD cards, installed at the back of the system. An improved web browser now includes video playback support, as well as a built-in Internet content filter active by default which can be disabled with the registration of a credit card, intended to prevent children from visiting mature websites.[4] Both systems feature improved battery life.
The systems feature a slightly refined design, featuring colored face buttons resembling the Super Famicom's color scheme. The New Nintendo 3DS's screen is 1.2 times the size of the original Nintendo 3DS, while the New Nintendo 3DS XL's screen is the same size as its predecessor. Both systems' bodies are slightly larger than their previous iterations, with the New Nintendo 3DS XL weighing slightly less than the previous 3DS XL. The system's game card slot, stylus holder, and power button are located at the base of the system. The wireless switch has been removed, with wireless functionality now toggled in the Home Menu. The standard New Nintendo 3DS features interchangeable front and back plates, allowing owners to customize the appearance of their handhelds.[5]
Compatibility
Like other systems in the Nintendo 3DS family, the New Nintendo 3DS systems are backwards compatible with all Nintendo 3DS game software. Certain titles that specifically utilise the system's increased CPU performance, such as Xenoblade Chronicles, will only be compatible with New Nintendo 3DS systems and cannot be played on previous systems. Other new titles may utilise the improved performance and still be compatible with older systems, but most existing 3DS software will not receive any notable performance enhancements when played on the new systems. The C-Stick, ZL, and ZR controls are backwards compatible with titles that could use the Circle Pad Pro peripheral. As with its predecessors, the systems are backwards compatible with the majority of Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi software, with the exception of games that require the use of the Game Boy Advance cartridge slot, and all 3DS games and downloaded software are region-locked accordingly (Nintendo DS cartridges remain region-free).[6] Due to the difference in size, peripherals designed to fit the shape of the original Nintendo 3DS cannot be used with the New Nintendo 3DS. The new systems will use the same AC adapter as the previous models and will be sold separately. Game data can be transferred from a previous 3DS system to a New Nintendo 3DS, either manually or wirelessly, though data from New Nintendo 3DS systems cannot be transferred to older systems.[7][8]
Release
The New Nintendo 3DS was first announced during a Japanese Nintendo Direct presentation streamed on August 29, 2014. The New Nintendo 3DS release is in White and Black color variations, with the option to purchase interchangeable panels; and the initial New Nintendo 3DS XL is in Metallic Blue and Metallic Black, with additional limited edition designs.[9] The systems are currently scheduled for release in Japan on October 10, 2014. The New Nintendo 3DS will be released in Australia and New Zealand on November 21, 2014 [10] Nintendo have stated that the models will eventually see release in other Western markets, but not during the calendar year of 2014.
References
- ^ "New 3DS to launch in Australia this November". Barrel Roll Gaming. September 24, 2014. Retrieved September 24, 2014.
- ^ Kohler, Chris (August 29, 2014). "With New 3DS Model, Nintendo Continues to Woo Hardcore Gamers". Wired. Retrieved August 29, 2014.
- ^ "New Nintendo 3DS And New Nintendo 3DS XL Announced, Are More Powerful - Siliconera". siliconera.com. Retrieved August 29, 2014.
- ^ Neltz, András (August 29, 2014). "New 3DS 'Filters' The Internet In Japan". Kotaku. Retrieved August 30, 2014.
- ^ "New Nintendo 3DS Will Have A Bunch Of Custom Design Plates - Siliconera". siliconera.com. Retrieved August 29, 2014.
- ^ "Nintendo's New 3DS will be region-locked - Polygon". Polygon. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
- ^ "Nintendo Answers Questions About The New Nintendo 3DS - Siliconera". siliconera.com. Retrieved August 29, 2014.
- ^ http://www.siliconera.com/2014/09/23/new-nintendo-3ds-comes-australia-november-21/
- ^ Nintendo 3DS Direct 2014.8.29 プレゼンテーション映像 on YouTube
- ^ Gera, Emily (August 29, 2014). "Nintendo reveals the New Nintendo 3DS". Polygon. Retrieved August 29, 2014.
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