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Please do not post until you see my signature. I've included more info and updates to my previous FAQ. 2nd Post - Nintendo 3DS Price and release date. - Nintendo 3DS software/games pricing. - What will be included with the 3DS packaging? - What software comes with the 3DS out of the box? - What are the specifications [specs] for the Nintendo 3DS? - Will the Nintendo 3DS be backwards compatible with the original DS/DSi software? 3rd Post -What is "StreetPass" and "SpotPass"? -What features will be included with the 3DS hardware? -Are there any other things the 3DS features outside of gaming? 4th Post - What colors have been announced or shown? - What titles will be available at launch? - What games have been announced so far? - How long many hours will the Battery operate? - Are there any in-depth specs on the 3DS GPU (PICA200)? - Can I see what the Nintendo 3DS GPU is capable of? 5th Post -What other software can the 3DS support? -Sources and More Info |
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Nintendo 3DS Price and release date?
Nintendo has stated that the Nintendo 3DS will be released on March 27th, 2011 in US and will release on February 26, 2011 in Japan. The retail price for the US is $249.99. ¥25,000 in Japan as far as I know. Nintendo 3DS software/games pricing. I haven't read anything about the software prices yet for NA. I'm sure the price will vary depending on the title. As for Japan I've read that Nintendo has priced the Nintendo 3DS titles/software ranging from 4,800 yen ($57) to 6,090 yen ($73). What will be included with the 3DS packaging? -Quick Start Guide -Nintendo 3DS Operations Manual -Parental Controls Leaflet -Nintendo 3DS stylus -Nintendo 3DS charging cradle -Nintendo 3DS AC adapter -SD Memory Card (2 GB) -Six AR [Augmented Reality ] Cards What software comes with the 3DS out of the box? Nintendo has included pre-installed software that will be in every Nintendo 3DS. The software that releases with the 3DS are: -Activity Log -Nintendo 3DS Camera -StreetPass Mii Plaza -Nintendo 3DS Sound -AR [Augmented Reality] Games -Mii Maker -Face Raiders What are the specifications [specs] for the Nintendo 3DS? - Size: 5.27 in. length, 2.91 in width, 0.82in depth - Weight: 8.11 oz. - Top screen is 3.53 in, widescreen and displays stereoscopic images without the need for glasses. 800×240 (400 pixels per eye) resolution. - Bottom screen/Touch Screen is 3.02 320×240 pixels resolution. - Camera - One above the top screen facing toward the player for 2D photo and video capture, two on the outside for 3D photo and video capture. 640×480 (0.3 megapixel) resolution each - Wireless LAN supports WPA/WPA2 security keys and connection to wireless access points. A 2.4Ghz transmitter is included. This allows the 3DS to receive data from the internet while sleeping or automatically exchange data with other Nintendo 3DS handheld. - Input: D-pad, A/B/X/Y/L/R/start/select buttons, analog slide pad (360 degrees of rotation), touch screen, internal microphone, camera, motion sensor, gyro sensor. - Other inputs: 3D Volume (a slider that adjusts the 3D effect), home button, wireless switch, power button. The telescoping stylus is approximately 4 inches when fully extended. - Connection: Game card slot, SD memory card slot, ac adapter, charging station, headphone jack. - Sound: stereo speakers on the top screen. - Stylus: maximum length is 10 centimeters. - Battery – Lithium ion battery. - Game card: Nintendo 3DS game cards, which are the same size as DS game cards. These can hold a maximum amount of 2GB of data at launch. - GPU - DMP Pica200 IP core Will the Nintendo 3DS be backwards compatible with the original DS/DSi software? Yes. Thet Nintendo 3DS will be backwards compatible with the NIntendo DS and Nintendo DSi software. |
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What is "StreetPass" and "SpotPass"?
-SpotPass allows the 3DS to detect wireless access points or hotspots. Basically this allows the 3DS to a automatically update when you are in Nintendo hotspots or a wireless LAN is detected. -StreePass also uses wireless technology to exchange information with gamers you pass [walk pass or are near?]. These modes are always on, but doesn't drain your battery while in sleep mode. Well it uses a "little energy". These modes are only used when the system power is "ON" and the 3DS is in sleep mode [when the 3DS is closed]. What features will be included with the 3DS? - You can see 3D images without glasses on the top screen. The 3D effect can be adjusted by a slider on the side. - A stereographic camera that takes 3D pictures. The two external cameras automatically turn photos into 3D. - New input interfaces: slide pad, motion sensors, and a gyro sensor. - Communication while in sleep mode: The 3DS automatically connects to Wi-Fi spots and Nintendo Zones to download game data, demos, and videos. - StreetPass Mode – Similar to Dragon Quest IX the Nintendo 3DS exchanges data with other 3DS users. This feature works for multiple titles. - DS functions work within games. You can visit the home menu, notification lists, and internet browser while playing a game. - Built-in software: Like the Nintendo DSi, the Nintendo 3DS comes preloaded with apps. You can use the Nintendo 3DS Camera, 3DS Sound, Mii Studio, Spotpass - StreetPass mode Mii Plaza, AR Games. - Introductory videos and rankings can be downloaded from the internet. - Software purchased on a Nintendo DSi and/or Nintendo DSi XL can be transferred to and from a Nintendo 3DS. There is a limit of how many times you can transfer software, but Nintendo has not announced a number. - Backwards compatible with Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi software. - Parental controls can be set for the web browser and what software can be run. - A Mii editor/creation studio will be available for the 3DS and will avaialble to share with other 3DS users and possible "in-game" functions. - 3DS can store data for multiple games at once, and you don’t even have to be playing the game in order for that to happen. That data can be transferred to other 3DS systems wirelessly. - Selecting notifications from a list. - There will be 6 augmented reality games included right out of the box. - A light will be on the upper-right corner of the device, near the R button, and it will show you when another 3DS has passed by you, and that new data has been received. Are there any other things the 3DS features outside of gaming? Yes. The 3DS also supports 3D movie playback. Nintendo is working with and has reportedly have contracts with Dreamworks, Warner Bros, and Disney. Some of the companies had there 3D movies playing on the Nintendo 3DS at E3 2010. Iwata wants the 3DS to be used as a 3D movie player as well. |
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What colors have been announced or shown?
There will be only 2 colors to choose from at launch. Aqua Blue http://storage.siliconera.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/image_thumb545.png Cosmo Black http://storage.siliconera.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/image_thumb546.png The Nintendo 3DS has been shown in other colors as well. Those colors were blue, red, purple, and bronze . Most of those colors were sighted at E3 2010. [pictured below] http://www.1up.com/media/03/8/2/3/lg/237.jpg http://www.1up.com/media/03/8/2/3/lg/239.jpg http://www.1up.com/media/03/8/2/3/lg/240.jpg http://www.1up.com/media/03/8/2/3/lg/244.jpg -What titles will be available at launch? I was reading this link and thought I'd post here: http://www.vgrevolution.com/2011/01/nintendo-3ds-us-launch-titles-announced/ As for Japan...here is the release schedule: Combat of Giants Dinosaur 3D - Ubisoft Nintendogs + Cats - Nintendo Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask- Level 5 Ridge Racer 3D - Namco Puzzle Bobble 3D - Square Enix Samurai Warriors Chronicle - Koei Tecmo Street Fighter IV 3D Edition - Capcom Winning Eleven 3DSoccer - Konami What games have been announced so far? Check this link for Japan titles: http://www.gamespot.com/news/6286117.html How long many hours will the Battery operate? 3.5 hours to 5 hours or longer depending on the functions you have running. If you are using less functions such as the Wi-Fi, 3DS and other functions then the 3DS battery should last longer than 3.5 hours. 3D drains the battery a lot [of course] so use the slider to decrease the 3D for longer gameplay hours. Are there any in-depth specs on the 3DS GPU (PICA200)? Yes you can view more specs about PICA200 here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PICA200 Can I see what the Nintendo 3DS GPU is capable of? Yes. You can view footage of the Pica200 demo here: DMP Pica200 Mikage demo (Nintendo 3DS GPU)  |
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What other software can the 3DS support?
You can also play Game Boy and Game Boy Color titles on your Nintendo 3DS by using the Virtual Console. These titles can also be saved to the SD card once downloaded. It's a possibility that other content will be available, downloaded and saved to the SD card [possibly DLC?]. Sources and More Info Nintendo CEO Wants 3DS Used as 3D Movie Device http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2011/01/20/3ds_movies_and_touch_generations/ Friend codes will finally be fixed with the 3DS. http://gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=147781 Nintendo 3DS Preview Event Trailer Round-Up [19 VIDEOS] http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/video/24808 Nintendo: Turn off 3D for better 3DS battery life http://www.connectedconsoles.com/ds/nintendo-turn-off-3d-for-better-3ds-battery-life/2900/ 3DS Launch Window Games List http://ds.ign.com/articles/114/1144845p1.html 3DS March Lineup Revealed http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2011/01/13/3ds_march_lineup/ First Rabbids 3DS trailer http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/article.php?id=22968 Kid Icarus: Uprising Gameplay FootageNintendo 3DS  Impressions: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/impressions/24795 Ocarina of Time 3D preview http://www.gamepro.com/article/previews/217924/ocarina-of-time-3d-preview/ Impressions: Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/impressions/24798 Nintendo 3DS - first-party lineup schedule in Japan http://gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=146806 DEAD OR ALIVE DIMENSIONS (3DS) - METROID: OTHER M COLLABORATION 
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Fantastic FAQ, Sticky Requested. First :P
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Also, Gamestop has games listed at $39.99 (USA).
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Very good. Well done. I have already Sticky-Requested. I await more information in the future.
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Very nice, put a few nitpicks:
Why did you delete an entire post? If something was wrong, GameFAQs now has an edit post feature... Which, by the way, there a few small grammatical errors which can be fixed. May I suggest a tidier v2.1 without the deleted post? You can't retrieve a post once it has been deleted, so that deleted post will always be there now...
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i say sticky requested
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once again TC you have the LAUNCH DATE FOR THE JAPANESE 3DS.if I am getting it at 9 am on the feb 26 .it is coming from a import supplier getting on THE 25 .that means it most have LAUNCHED IN JAPAN way before your so-call launch date of the 26.how about me make it simple show PROOF WERE YOU got the info on it launching in japan on feb 26 here is mine http://www.ncsx.com/2011/011711/ncs0117w.htm
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Apparently the 3ds gets about 8 hrs if the 3d is turn off, and a lot more with everything set to the lowest settings and WiFi off.
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Why did you delete an entire post? If something was wrong, GameFAQs now has an edit post feature... Which, by the way, there a few small grammatical errors which can be fixed.
I've been here for many years and I'm just not used to using the feature. So it wasn't the first thing that came to my mind. I'm sure I'll be updating this FAQ again when more info releases.
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I have a idea tc .stop making FAQ till you have a idea what your talking about .this is the second time I found out you have no idea about this subject on LAUNCH DATES from japan
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Great FAQ, TC, though you fail to mention Europe, who will actually get the system before the US.
Edit: We can edit posts now, so maybe you can change things a little bit as time goes on. Europe's launch is 25 March, with pricing depending on retailers.
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once again TC you have the LAUNCH DATE FOR THE JAPANESE 3DS.if I am getting it at 9 am on the feb 26 .it is coming from a import supplier getting on THE 25 .that means it most have LAUNCHED IN JAPAN way before your so-call launch date of the 26.how about me make it simple show PROOF WERE YOU got the info on it launching in japan on feb 26 here is mine http://www.ncsx.com/2011/011711/ncs0117w.htm
Two things, One, Japan is approximately 10-12 hours ahead of the US, depending on your location in the US. Hence, Japan is almost always a day ahead of us. Your import website is taking that into account. It WILL ship (also, notice the word "ship", this is different then receive) on Feb 25th if you're importing. But the US Feb 25th is the Japanese Feb 26th when you consider the time difference. Secondly, why the hell would you believe a third party website with no ties to Nintendo over, gasp, Nintendo? That just doesn't make any sense. The Nintendo 3DS will be released in Japan on Feb 26th, end of story. And no, I'm not posting a link to back this up, I'm already appalled with myself for wasting two minutes of my life on you. If you want proof, try this revolutionary new invention called "google".
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LordTwilight | Posted 1/20/2011 11:17:00 PM | message detail
Secondly, why the hell would you believe a third party website with no ties to Nintendo over, gasp, Nintendo? That just doesn't make any sense. . .that like saying I should not listen/read what I read here on your so-called FAQ about the 3DS..I trust them more then I trust FAQ on here like yours PLUS YOU FORGOT about customs in BOTH countries
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Is it really necessary to have 2 FAQs stickied?
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^ I closed one of the topics after I posted the new FAQ. I'm use to new FAQs replacing older FAQs instantly. It is odd seeing two FAQs.
From: spyhunterzero | #054
Apparently the 3ds gets about 8 hrs if the 3d is turn off, and a lot more with everything set to the lowest settings and WiFi off. Well according to Nintendo's own UK general manager, he says otherwise which is why I only said 3.5 hours-5 hours [possibly more I suppose]. Here a link to verify this: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-01-19-nintendo-3ds-david-yarnton-interview?page=3
From: soluble_enigma | #057
Great FAQ, TC, though you fail to mention Europe, who will actually get the system before the US. Thanks I'll add that to the FAQ right now. @ LordTwilight Just ignore him please. I think he's the same person that kept bad-mouthing me in my last FAQ repeatedly for minor reasons. I don't care enough about him to check to see if it's even him, so don't mind him. Probably just want some net attention.
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Well GFAQS won't let me edit my FAQ right now so I'll try to add that info later. ``
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^^^ it is me .plus I will add -on to my subject of what your clueless on is this if my 3DS ships from ny at 5 pm and gets to me at 9 am on the 26 and japan is 10 -12 hour ahead of us .HE FORGOT TO time in the 22+ airplane trip from japan .which MEANS MY import supplier GOT THIER ON THE 24 of feb .so once again HOW IS this luanch in japan on 26.if they have thier by the 24 our time .so it LAUNCHED in japan on THE 25 not the 26or even the 23 .you every think of that
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Whether an importer, or anyone/place has it early or not does not change the official release date of something. If I had a 3DS to ship to you right this moment, it does not make the release date of the 3DS the 21st of January. Regardless of what you think, the official release date of the 3DS in Japan is February 26th, 2011.
Since you like links and proof so much, here is a link from Nintendo's official japanese website: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/hardware/spec/index.html If you'd so kindly look at the second row of information, it states the release date, which happens to say February 26th 2011. Have a good day (or night).
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From: sknmak | #023
Well GFAQS won't let me edit my FAQ right now so I'll try to add that info later. `` You can only edit within an hour of the post... |
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which means he has to do another FAQ ( 2.5 ) NOW,hey tc RESEARCH THIS TIME .
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It seems you've ignored my post above. You're the one that's misinformed.
Then again, why am I even trying to use logic with a troll?
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From: blue_composer | #106
You can only edit within an hour of the post... Ahh well.....so much for the edit feature.
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YamiYugi22 | Posted 1/22/2011 6:33:27 PM | message detail
It seems you've ignored my post above. You're the one that's misinformed. Then again, why am I even trying to use logic with a troll? --- \¯\/¯/___\¯\/¯/___ ¯) ¯) `|_| A M I .|_| U G I (_ (_ lol I checked out that site as well as checked with my import supplier and they said DO NOT LISTEN TO THAT site .there is ways around getting systems EARLY over there.you can believe me or not all I knew is they have never steered me wrong in all the years I been dealing with them.just have fun waiting a month and a day for your system.plus how am I troll --- when I was here before I went by the screen name IMPORTER1.. this is my set-up http://s164.photobucket.com/albums/u28/importer1/ |
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I'm not trying to argue but you said your importer told you NOT to listen to the OFFICIAL Nintendo website?
And if there is a way to get the system early over there then didn't you prove to that YamiYugi guy that he is right? Just because you get something early doesn't change the official release date. For instance a video store gets movies up to a week in advance that doesn't change the official release date.
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@ djwagon
you got proven wrong. I normally don't waste my time on you, but please just stop while you are ahead. Also if you don't like my FAQ[s]....you don't have to post in them you know.
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you knew what tc your correct I will stop posting in here and any of your threads .for the main reason I asked you for proof and you had to have someone eles do your fighting for you.plus to EchoRenegade86.I agree with you 100%.it comes down to this if you want to get something early as in before launch date here or in japan ( if your a importer).the almighty dollar will always help you .case in point the LEAKED info about this upcoming unit.so once again .this is my finally post in any of your threads .when challenged for proof .do not let other do the fighting for you all it shows is your clueless .I maybe wrong here and stuff about what I was told by my supplier.but I took on the challeged of this fight by myself .NOT BY someone eles SORRY ABOUT RANT
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From: djwagon | #153
ou knew what tc your correct I will stop posting in here and any of your threads .for the main reason I asked you for proof and you had to have someone eles do your fighting for you I didn't have him do anything, he probably posted the proof because he was sick of seeing you complain about nothing. There has been ton of 3DS news releasing and you didn't know the correct release date[?]. That's not my problem. I just write the FAQ and update it. If I'm wrong I'm sorry, but I wasn't wrong so.......
this is my finally post in any of your threads .when challenged for proof .do not let other do the fighting for you all it shows is your clueless .
Yeah I'm clueless enough to take the time and write the FAQ and UPDATE plus I posted some sources. Also it isn't that hard to go to NINTENDO OFFICIAL WEBSITE and look at the info. I normally ignore your post, but thanks for making thing a lot easier for me. I ignored you and another user corrected you....that's your problem now...not mines, so don't even try to smart mouth me. You seem to dislike me+my FAQs so good day sir.
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^^^ no I just hate people that need other to fight thier battles on here I never said your faq was totally wrong you had useful info there .EXCEPT THE part were we had the MISINFO on both OUR parts..no more reply from me so have fun ranting to a blank screen from this moment on
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Seems like the "mis-info" was on your part. ok cya.
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yes some was on my part .but the attack against you would have never been done if you added the time difference in the launch in japan .but you will never agree to that and I can not believe .I am again defending my self to a person that need other to help out on his/her fights on here
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One good question is can you play the 3ds while its sitting in the cradle? (sorry cant think of what its called)
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Any word on whether the 3DS is region free or not?
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From: djwagon | Posted: 1/23/2011 1:11:22 PM | #037
but the attack against you would have never been done if you added the time difference in the launch in japan . every non-idiot on the planet already knows there is a time difference between entire damned hemispheres of the the earth
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I heard that the 3Ds is region lock.
Also for ppl who are interested with achievements/trophies wondering if the 3Ds will have something: Bill Trienen confirm that there will have no achievement in the 3Ds. http://kotaku.com/5740114/a-nintendo-argument-against-achievements in short the magic box para-phase what Bill said: J a n u a r y 2 4 , 2 0 1 0 "Bill Trienen from Nintendo of America said that the 3DS will not have Achievement system similar to Xbox 360. The reason is that Nintendo wants player to explore and discover things independently in the game, as opposed to find and unlock Achievements setup by the game developers, which he thinks is more compelling." http://www.the-magicbox.com/gaming.htm Again, the Nintendo 3Ds will not have an achievement system.
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Any idea if we can just plug and play when we are low on power? (Can we just use a Power cord instead of the cradle?)
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now both topics r 45.
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For this website you posted:
http://www.vgrevolution.com/2011/01/nintendo-3ds-us-launch-titles-announced/ Even if their information is right, it's hard to take a website seriously when they don't know how to spell "rumored." |
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Holy Buckets! The other stickies disappeared!
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From: Biggadicrecords | Posted: 2/9/2011 6:32:27 PM | #049
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