Nintendo 3DS

This past Sunday Nintendo released the Nintendo 3DS. This is the second 3D system and the first portable one. The first 3D system the Nintendo Virtual Boy bombed right after release in 1995. This failed system hurt your eyes when you played. This system is a evolved version of the Nintendo DS and  DSi. This system has a 3D slider which can enhance and deplete 3D depending on which way you slide it. Unlike popular 3D where it pops out at you this pulls you in.
Controls: They are exactly the same to an older DS except for that it has a joystick. This joystick does pop out of the system it is merely a bigger and different version of the PSP joystick. Because of this it has moved the D-Pad down. This system also comes with a home button that easily brings you to the 3DS menu. Just like the previous DS’s it comes with a touch screen and a viewing screen, and to touch the touch screen it supplies you with a stylus. Like the DSi and DSi XL this comes with camera’s. There are two on the outer face and one on the top of the inner viewing screen. You can use these camera’s to take pictures of yourself and others. You can also make Miis from your photo. This character will represent you at all times when using the 3DS. On the top screen right side is the 3-D slider it has three versions of 3-D, thus making it easy to pick your favorite type of 3-D depending on the game your playing.
Features: When ever you turn on the system you’re brought to the HOME menu. This stores your downloaded software, games, camera and more. Whenever you feel like you are bored of your current games you can easily go to the 3DS shop via the Home Menu there you can download new software and other apps easily. Some apps/games require nintendo points these can be bought at retailers on cards that require a scratch off code. One of the new things Nintendo is hyping is the AR games (AR stands for augmented reality). This is a card that comes in the box of the 3DS when pointing a special camera on the 3DS at the card, and because of this the game will give you games to play on the system just by reading the card. In the future Nintendo will sell other cards/games. Nintendo plans to release several of these AR games. Nintendo has also extended their wi-fi options and made it easier to surf the web. Sadly the 3DS only has six hours of battery life but Nintendo or a third party is planning to make a better battery for the system.
Games: Last but not least we will tell you about the games that will be available to be bought at release there will be 6 new games for release. Pilot Wings Resort, $39.99, Super Street Fighter IV $39.99, Lego Star Wars 3D, $39.99, Steel Diver, $39.99, Madden Football 3D $39.99 and Nintendo Dogs+Cats (3 Variations).  Nintendo is also planning on releasing Zelda, Kid Icarus and Star Fox games for this system. Will this system be the future of gaming or will it bomb? We will find out soon! Coming soon Nintendo 3DS review! By Alex and Nate