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Nintendo DS goes three dimensional

At the E3 event out in LA, Nintendo has made the announcement of a next-gen DS. The new model – the Nintendo 3DS – takes in the major trend of 3D and slots it into a handheld gaming console – and it’s glasses free.

What Nintendo promises is greatly improved graphics, the 3DS will get a 3.5-inch screen on top with a 800 x 240 pixel resolution, and a 3D intensity slider will enable you to increase or eliminate the 3D effect. A touchscreen below completes the design based around the standard two-screen design.

Dimensions for the device are 5.3 x 2.9 x 0.8 inches (W x L T) and the device weighs in at around the 8 ounce mark.

Now 6 years after the launch of the DS, the new console gets a gyrosensor and motion sensor, with backwards compatibility included on the software, meaning all those games you’ve invested in will still be playable on the new device.

The new 3D handheld can take 3D pictures thanks to its twin cameras on the outside. And if you’re hoping to watch the odd movie in 3D, that’s catered for as well since the device is ready for any 3D movies Hollywood can chuck at it.

The new super handheld will also come with its own browser and automatic updates are available via its built-in Wi-Fi. This can also happen in the background, adding content to the device even when not being used.

Nintendo has also listed a few games that will be available on the console, these include:

Kid icarus – one of the first games available.
A 3d version of nintendogs + cats.

As well as:

Metal Gear Solid,
Fifa
Madden
Assasin’s Creed
Resident Evil
Street Fighter IV
Resident Evil Revelations
Dj Hero

No pricing or release date as yet, but we’ll be sure to let you know when we get details. Looking forward to this next-gen gaming experience? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

Tags: Gaming Nintendo Nintendo 3ds Consoles Handhelds 3D games

     

Nintendo 3DS detailed at E3 originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Tue, 15 Jun 2010 18:13:34 +0100

Nintendo DS goes three dimensional At the E3 event out in LA, Nintendo has made the announcement of a next-gen DS. The new model - the Nintendo 3DS - takes in the major trend of 3D and slots it into a handheld gaming console - and it's glasses free. What Nintendo promises is greatly improved graphics, the 3DS will get a 3.5-inch screen on top with a 800 x 240 pixel resolution, and a 3D intensity slider will enable you to increase or eliminate the 3D effect. A touchscreen below completes the design based around the standard two-screen design. Dimensions for the device are 5.3 x 2.9 x 0.8 inches (W x L T) and the device weighs in at around the 8 ounce mark. Now 6 years after the launch of the DS, the new console gets a gyrosensor and motion sensor, with backwards compatibility included on the software, meaning all those games you've invested in will still be playable on the new device. The new 3D handheld can take 3D pictures thanks to its twin cameras on the outside. And if you're hoping to watch the odd movie in 3D, that's catered for as well since the device is ready for any 3D movies Hollywood can chuck at it. The new super handheld will also come with its own browser and automatic updates are available via its built-in Wi-Fi. This can also happen in the background, adding content to the device even when not being used. Nintendo has also listed a few games that will be available on the console, these include: Kid icarus - one of the first games available. A 3d version of nintendogs + cats. As well as: Metal Gear Solid, Fifa Madden Assasin's Creed Resident Evil Street Fighter IV Resident Evil Revelations Dj Hero No pricing or release date as yet, but we'll be sure to let you know when we get details. Looking forward to this next-gen gaming experience? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Nintendo 3DS detailed at E3 originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Tue, 15 Jun 2010 18:13:34 +0100

Firmware update 3.30 brings a new dimension to gaming

The PlayStation 3 is now 3D-ready, even if Sony isn’t. Yet.

Available from last night, the company’s latest firmware update, 3.30, ensures that the console will be compatible with stereoscopic gaming. And, although there’s currently no 3D content, several titles are to be released when Sony’s new range of Bravia 3D TVs go on sale.

Coming at some point next month, most likely the latter part, the first 3D titles are expected to be new versions of Wipeout HD, Motorstorm Pacific Rift, PAIN and Super Stardust HD. They’re all going to be available via the PlayStation Network, although they will initially only be available to Sony Bravia TV buyers.

There’s still no clue as to when a firmware update for compatibility with 3D Blu-ray will emerge. But, to be honest, apart from Samsung’s 40C7000, which went on sale today in John Lewis’ Oxford Street store, there’s not a huge supply of 3DTVs to watch the movies on.

Other improvements that come with the 3.30 update include a host of new Trophy options to make life easier for award collectors, and a rarely-reported increase in Flash support, allowing for YouTube and other video sites to run smoother through the PS3′s browser.

As with most firmware updates, there have been several cases of the process causing problems, with some “bricking” reports, but nothing out of the ordinary and, seemingly, on a very small scale.

Tags: Gaming PlayStation PS3 PS3 slim Firmware updates Sony 3DTV 3D

PS3 now 3D ready originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Thu, 22 Apr 2010 09:57:18 +0100

Firmware update 3.30 brings a new dimension to gaming The PlayStation 3 is now 3D-ready, even if Sony isn't. Yet. Available from last night, the company's latest firmware update, 3.30, ensures that the console will be compatible with stereoscopic gaming. And, although there's currently no 3D content, several titles are to be released when Sony's new range of Bravia 3D TVs go on sale. Coming at some point next month, most likely the latter part, the first 3D titles are expected to be new versions of Wipeout HD, Motorstorm Pacific Rift, PAIN and Super Stardust HD. They're all going to be available via the PlayStation Network, although they will initially only be available to Sony Bravia TV buyers. There's still no clue as to when a firmware update for compatibility with 3D Blu-ray will emerge. But, to be honest, apart from Samsung's 40C7000, which went on sale today in John Lewis' Oxford Street store, there's not a huge supply of 3DTVs to watch the movies on. Other improvements that come with the 3.30 update include a host of new Trophy options to make life easier for award collectors, and a rarely-reported increase in Flash support, allowing for YouTube and other video sites to run smoother through the PS3's browser. As with most firmware updates, there have been several cases of the process causing problems, with some "bricking" reports, but nothing out of the ordinary and, seemingly, on a very small scale. PS3 now 3D ready originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Thu, 22 Apr 2010 09:57:18 +0100

Pucker up! The 404 Podcast cordially invites you to help us celebrate Kiss An Asian Day! Wilson and I are clearly delighted with this extremely made-up holiday, whereas Jeff couldn’t be stuck in a more compromising position. Yesterday also happened to be International Talk Like William Shatner Day, so the first story in today’s rundown is about his new social network that is aimed at sci-fi nerds. Myouterspace.com is still in beta (Shatner’s Twitter is apparently taking suggestions), but the site promises to be “a sci-fi social network for those with a passion for the arts.” In my best Shatner voice: that…sounds…very…lame.

Today, Nintendo announced the next generation of its popular DS portable gaming platform, and, of course, it’s in 3D. The Nintendo 3DS will officially see a release at this year’s E3 conference in June, but so far we know that the device will be backward compatible with DS and DSi games and won’t require you wear special goggles for 3D gameplay. Here’s hoping that the 3DS will be a little more fun than Nintendo’s first foray into 3D gaming.

CNET audio expert Steve Guttenberg stops by on the second half to pimp his ongoing contest, “The Audiophillie Music Awards for Excellence in Recorded Sound.” Keep in mind that this is not “American Idol,” so entries won’t be judged by musical talent, but rather on the quality of the recording itself. This is your chance to prove your recording skills and promote your favorite unsigned band, so submit your entry on a CD and you’ll be entered to win one of six pairs of Monster Turbine Copper or Monster Turbine Gold in-ear headphones!

Click here for official rules and an entry form (must complete and send along with CD). The contest ends on April 17, so good luck, everyone!

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Pucker up! The 404 Podcast cordially invites you to help us celebrate Kiss An Asian Day! Wilson and I are clearly delighted with this extremely made-up holiday, whereas Jeff couldn't be stuck in a more compromising position. Yesterday also happened to be International Talk Like William Shatner Day, so the first story in today's rundown is about his new social network that is aimed at sci-fi nerds. Myouterspace.com is still in beta (Shatner's Twitter is apparently taking suggestions), but the site promises to be "a sci-fi social network for those with a passion for the arts." In my best Shatner voice: that...sounds...very...lame. Today, Nintendo announced the next generation of its popular DS portable gaming platform, and, of course, it's in 3D. The Nintendo 3DS will officially see a release at this year's E3 conference in June, but so far we know that the device will be backward compatible with DS and DSi games and won't require you wear special goggles for 3D gameplay. Here's hoping that the 3DS will be a little more fun than Nintendo's first foray into 3D gaming. CNET audio expert Steve Guttenberg stops by on the second half to pimp his ongoing contest, "The Audiophillie Music Awards for Excellence in Recorded Sound." Keep in mind that this is not "American Idol," so entries won't be judged by musical talent, but rather on the quality of the recording itself. This is your chance to prove your recording skills and promote your favorite unsigned band, so submit your entry on a CD and you'll be entered to win one of six pairs of Monster Turbine Copper or Monster Turbine Gold in-ear headphones! Click here for official rules and an entry form (must complete and send along with CD). The contest ends on April 17, so good luck, everyone!

EPISODE 543

Listen now: Download today's podcast Subscribe in iTunes audio | Suscribe to iTunes (video) | Subscribe in RSS Audio | Subscribe in RSS Video ... Originally posted at The 404 Podcast