Nintendo 3DS Abstract from Nintendo Conference Sep 29th, 2010

“Carry Around, Affect Each Other and Something New Every Day.”

* Color Launched

• Aqua Blue and Cosmo Black

* Launched Date

• February 26th, 2011 in Japan
• U.S., Europe and Australia, March 2011
• Overseas subsidiaries make their own announcements on price and launch date

Conference Abstract

* Two Screens

• Upper screen is a wide-screen displaying 3D images without special glasses. When playing games in 3D, the characters can be seen in 3D. Player can feel a stronger sense of realism to interact with the worlds inside the games, better comprehend the height, width and depth of the gaming world

* 3D Depth Slider

• With which the players can adjust the 3D effect in accordance with how they see or how they prefer to see things in 3D. Pull down the 3D Depth Slider to the bottom and enter into the games in 2D as in the past.

* Naked Eyes Enjoyment

• 3D images without the need of special glasses

* New Play-style Concept

• Carry Around, Affect Each Other and Something New Every Day

* StreetPass communication function

• In sleep mode, 3DS can automatically detect and communicate with other Nintendo 3DS in various places such as in a town or on a train. Users can then communicate and exchange information with total strangers through video games.

* AR Games

• Preinstalled with the AR technology

* Home Button

• Quickly display the HOME Menu by pressing the HOME Button, Several hardware functions can be executed just by temporarily pausing the game play

* Web Browser

• Can be used during the game play and quickly returns back to a game

* Activity Log

• Confirm how many foot steps made and how long have played with that game

* Three Cameras

• Two cameras outside – Nintendo 3DS can simultaneously take separate images: one for right eye and one for left, to capture 3D photos on the spot
• Taking Photo simultaneously with Multi-angles by using the cameras inside and outside at the same time

* Digital Content Download Sales

• Capacity – a 2 Giga Byte SD memory card and supports expandable storage
• Nintendo DSiWare software can be transferred to Nintendo 3DS
• Virtual Console function to run classic software,download sales available for the classic game titles with the new 3D looks

* Sleep Mode

• SpotPass function will automatically sending and receiving a variety of information and content through the Wi-Fi access point, realise “Something New Every Day” concept

* Platform holder

• Compatible with Nintendo Software and hird-party software, closer ties with third-party developers from the beginning.

• 1. Apply naked 3D technology
  2. Support rocker
  3. Support vibration function
  4. Strengthen corresponding capability
  5. Increase the worktime of battery
  6. axis induction of PS3 controller is advised to add
  7. Compatible will DSi and DS games
  • Resident Evil
  • Super Street Fighter 4 3D
  • Metal Gear Solid : Portable Ops
  • Kingdom Hearts 3DS
  • The Legend of Zelda 3DS
  • Dead or alive 3DS
  • Sengoku Musou 3D
  • RIDGE RACER 3DS
  • Mario Kart 64 3DS
  • Super Paper Mario 3DS
  • Nintendogs + cats 3DS
  • Mask of Miracle&Professical Laton 3DS
  • Kid Icarus：uprising



Nintendo three-dimensional cubic dual screen portable multi-media system.

For the performance,3DS reach the standard of Wii in some aspect.

Dimension	134*74*21mm (L*W*H)
Upper Screen	3.53″ Liquid Screen with naked 3D function(400*240 for 3D performance) Resolution:800*240 pixels
Bottom screen	3.02″ Touch Screen Resolution: 320*240 pixels
Camera	1pc Inside/ 2pcs Outside Resolution: 640*480 (1800K)
Wireless	2.4GHz support online game Support WiFi(support(WPA/WPA2)IEEE802.11) Corresponding in standby status. Auto search upgrade from internet.
Operating input	A/B/X/Y key、十key、L/Rkey、start key/select key Rocker (360 degree support) Touch screen Built-in microphone Camera Action induce fitting Cycle induce fitting
Other Input	3D control. Depth of 3D is adjustable Home key for built-in function Wireless button (can be closed) Power key
Port	DS card port SD memory card port AC charger port Charging port Earphone port
Sound	Stereo speaker on the upper screen
Touch Pen	Flex pen (max: 10cm)
Power	Recharged Li battery
Flash Card	Nintendo special 3DS card. Max capacity up to 2GB



Support game

Naked 3D technology
Nintendo emphasized this function on the announcement. This Naked 3D function enable players to enjoy solid 3D image without other periphery. Just as 3D movie technology, Naked 3D on portable hostmachine will induce a new game revolution.

3D Carema

Capability of hostmachine
N3DS applied 3D image technology. The capability of Tegra CMOS chip is between NGC and Wii. 3DS is believed to be a challenge of high capacity hostmachine.

The cost of N3DS and release price
If N3DS walk on high technology route, it will cause high cost. New technology revolution is the opposite way against the low cost idea of Nintendo. Nintendo will have a meeting in Sep 29th,to announce the release date and sale price of 3DS.

Medium of N3DS
N3DS is compatible with all NDS games. It means DS slot is applicable in 3DS. Nintendo applied patent of cassette before, does it mean N3DS will adopt cassette medium?

Resolution of screen
Sharp released a 3D liquid screen of 480Pixels on April 2nd. It is considered to be the screen of N3DS. Will N3DS apply 480P?

Rocker, presskey, battery
By Japanese report, N3DS will largely strengthen the corresponding speed and work time of battery. Accelerating inductor is suggested to add to hostmachine.

Software for first issue

N3DS specification

• 1. 3.53 upper screen
  2. Naked 3D function with 800*240 pixels
  3. Touching rocker
  4. Strengthen worktime of battery
  5. Game media: special 3DS card for Nintendo
  6. Wireless：2.4GHz support online work
  7. Compatible with all DSi and DS games
  8. CPU: 2x 266MHz ARM11
  9. GPU: 1x PICA200 133MHz GPU by DMP
  10. RAM: 64MB
  11. Video RAM: 4MB
  12. Storage : 2GB internal flash memory

3DS flashcards

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