Games in development:
DJ Hero 3D
AQ Interactive
Cubic ninja
Atlus
Shin Megami Tensei
Shin Megami Tensei: Persona
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor
Capcom
Resident Evil Revelations
Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition (name not final)
EA
EA FIFA Soccer
Madden NFL
The Sims 3
Gameloft
Asphalt DS
Harmonix
Music Game
Hudson Soft
Bomberman franchise
Deca Sports franchise
Kororinpa franchise
Konami
Baseball franchise
Contra franchise
Frogger franchise
Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater 3D "The Naked Sample"
Pro Evolution Soccer franchise / Winning Eleven franchise
Level-5
Professor Layton and the Mask of Miracle (name not final)
Majesco Entertainment
BloodRayne: The Shroud
A Boy and His Blob
Face Racers: Photo Finish
Lion's Pride: Adventures on the Serengeti
Martha Stewart
WonderWorld Amusement Park
Marvelous
Bokujyoumonogatari (Harvest Moon) 3D (name not final)
Namco
Dragon Ball franchise (name not final)
Gundam franchise (name not final)
PAC-MANTM & GALAGATM (name not final)
Ridge Racer (name not final)
Super Robot franchise (name not final)
Nintendo
Animal Crossing Kid Icarus: Uprising
Mario Kart
Nintendo Dogs + cats
Paper Mario
PilotWings Resort
Star Fox 64 3D
Steel Diver
Rocket
Crash-City GP
VS-robo
Sega
Sonic (name not final)
Super Monkey Ball (name not final)
Square Enix
CODENAME: Chocobo Racing
3D Dragon Quest franchise
Final Fantasy franchise
Kingdom Hearts franchise
Take-Two Interactive
Carnival Games franchise
Tecmo Koei
Dead or Alive 3D (name not final)
Dynasty Warriors (name not final)
Ninja Gaiden (name not final)
Samurai Warriors 3D (name not final)
TOMY
Lovely Lisa 3D
Naruto Shippuden Action
THQ
de Blob 2
Kung Fu Panda
Kaboom of Doom
Marvel Super Hero Squad
Infinity Gauntlet
The Penguins of Madagascar
Puss N Boots
Saints Row: Drive-By
Ubisoft
Assassin's Creed: Lost Legacy
Battle of Giants: Dinosaur Strike
Driver Renegade Hollywood 61 (name not final)
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory
Warner Bros
Batman franchise
LEGO franchise
I'm actually quite surprised at its fidelity. I was very skeptical of the its graphical prowess given the Wii and DS underpowered chipsets.Nintendo has money to burn now. I expect a lot from their next console.
My guess is that it's going to be xbox1 level graphics if they're porting Chaos Theory.
http://ds.ign.com/articles/109/1098192p1.html (http://ds.ign.com/articles/109/1098192p1.html)
:hyper :hyper
Nintendo just fucking butt-raped Apple with their dumb as fuck attempt at supplanting the DS. Did Jobs think Iwata was gonna pass that shit up and let him have that marketshare? Lawl. 3D. Gyro. Motion Sensing. Two fucking cameras on the outside to take 3D pics. A third camera—a third motherfucking camera motherfucker—usable for gameplay, letting your nintendog see you and react to you.:lol
Fuckin' genius up in this motherfuckin' industry motherfuckers.
Fuckin' fuck yeah Nintendo motherfucker YEAH YEAH
Possibly, some games like Kid Icarus look really good though.My guess is that it's going to be xbox1 level graphics if they're porting Chaos Theory.There's already plenty of early pictures out. Most games look on par with the PSP.
Nintendo just fucking butt-raped Apple with their dumb as fuck attempt at supplanting the DS. Did Jobs think Iwata was gonna pass that shit up and let him have that marketshare? Lawl. 3D. Gyro. Motion Sensing. Two fucking cameras on the outside to take 3D pics. A third camera—a third motherfucking camera motherfucker—usable for gameplay, letting your nintendog see you and react to you.
Fuckin' genius up in this motherfuckin' industry motherfuckers.
Fuckin' fuck yeah Nintendo motherfucker YEAH YEAH
Because having the Japanese industry stuck making PS2 games for another 10 years is just what it's needed.I don't think you can blame the developers, when the game buying public in Japan has shown its preference for portable games.
PS2 2000-2007
Wii (aka PS2 #2) 2006-2012
3DS (aka PS2 #3) 2011-2015
Japanese developers will continue being stuck in the past and fall further and further behind western developers.
Because having the Japanese industry stuck making PS2 games for another 10 years is just what it's needed.
PS2 2000-2007
Wii (aka PS2 #2) 2006-2012
3DS (aka PS2 #3) 2011-2015
Japanese developers will continue being stuck in the past and fall further and further behind western developers.
Because having the Japanese industry stuck making PS2 games for another 10 years is just what it's needed.
PS2 2000-2007
Wii (aka PS2 #2) 2006-2012
3DS (aka PS2 #3) 2011-2015
Japanese developers will continue being stuck in the past and fall further and further behind western developers.
Because having the Japanese industry stuck making PS2 games for another 10 years is just what it's needed.Well honestly, that level of hardware is good enough to make 3D decent enough that it doesn't hurt your eyes at least. A few Wii games like Metroid Prime, Mario Galaxy, etc even make me forget I'm playing such "primitive" graphics.
PS2 2000-2007
Wii (aka PS2 #2) 2006-2012
3DS (aka PS2 #3) 2011-2015
Japanese developers will continue being stuck in the past and fall further and further behind western developers.
I wish the resolution were higher. :'(i seems to understand the screen are the same size of the ds
you know one thing that worries me is that the 3DS is going to be the death of 2D
if you make a 2D game there can't be no 3D gimmick sooooooooooo...I wish the resolution were higher. :'(i seems to understand the screen are the same size of the ds
if that's so i wish the screen would be biggers
specialy since nintendo already made the DSXL >:(
Even Peace Walker is going to be the lowest selling MGS game.Not if they port it to the 3DS. :teehee
Well, higher budget ones have more of a chance to get noticed worldwide and do well. But when doing them the developers have to understand worldwide appeal like Capcom or Kojima.Well PS3 sales are getting better. And it's getting much better support. I don't think I'll reach PS2 levels of ubiquity, but I don't think its that bad.
I dunno, either way the Japanese industry is fucked. I expect jrpgs to be dead in the next 5-10 years.
Any footage of Kid Icarus yet? The liveblog that I read at work said it looked like a Wii game in terms of fidelityit looked better actually.
Any footage of Kid Icarus yet? The liveblog that I read at work said it looked like a Wii game in terms of fidelity
The DS was an N64 without texture filtering, and now the 3DS is a GC without texture filtering.
:piss Nintendo
I wish the resolution were higher. :'(
I wish the resolution were higher. :'(
This is the one thing that disappoints me. I was hoping the screen would around the size of the psp.
Also, the screens for the games we've seen are only the images we see with one eye, not the two combined. Don't know if that helps at all.
I wish the resolution were higher. :'(
This is the one thing that disappoints me. I was hoping the screen would around the size of the psp.
smaller than the PSP. actually, it's size of a PSP go screen, right?
I wish the resolution were higher. :'(
This is the one thing that disappoints me. I was hoping the screen would around the size of the psp.
smaller than the PSP. actually, it's size of a PSP go screen, right?
Huh? I know it's smaller, I was hoping both screens would be the size of psp screens. :(
I wonder if Nintendo will require every game to be 3D. Technically they should be able to pump out more power if they didn't use 3D at all.
I wonder if Nintendo will require every game to be 3D. Technically they should be able to pump out more power if they didn't use 3D at all.
Good point. I forgot about that. Maybe 3DS really does have that greater than Xbox 1 power that was rumored.
This device's entire shtick is 3D gaming. I am 100% positive Nintendo won't allow games to ignore 3D functionality and just use a smaller resolution. That would defeat the entire purpose of this new handheld.
More impressions.
[youtube=560,345]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMgWh2jbxJA[/youtube]
if you think that's bad
[youtube=560,345]GYnyBxVhK_c[/youtube]
http://tinypic.com/usermedia.php?uo=zHAawG5Dm5Z5aQ0GYq45A4h4l5k2TGxc
this is the best video of MGS
it runs much smoother than peace walker
then again, it might just be a tech demo type thing
More impressions.
[youtube=560,345]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMgWh2jbxJA[/youtube]
Those poor booth babes. Its like they're standing shoulder to shoulder in front of an geek firing line.
All those nerds playing with the 3DS instead of chatting up with booth babes.That's because Nintendo is very safety-conscious. If you constantly looked from the 3D screen up to the girl's face, them you would get dizzy. The safest thing to do is to have them sneak glances at the boobies. :ninja
smh
Just saw the press conference, 3ds actually looked kind of cool. Icarus looks like S&P2 yay and graphically not bad.golden sun 3d is fine, take a look:
Plus I'm all for 3DS now after seeing Golden Sun DS shown. If 3DS means the end of dogshit ugly 3d gaming, then hell yes let's get that out today!
if you think that's bad
[youtube=560,345]GYnyBxVhK_c[/youtube]
I really like this video. You can see the effect is there, I'm sure its more POP when you get face time with it.
Dem blonde tits :drool
I really like this video. You can see the effect is there, I'm sure its more POP when you get face time with it.
I really like the 3DS and I am actually excited for this. How come Sony is always one step behind nintendo when it comes to things like this?Sony=half assed stuff
I really like the 3DS and I am actually excited for this. How come Sony is always one step behind nintendo when it comes to things like this?Sony=half assed stuff
Why?Simple
They always put tech first and then they try to patch the rest.
Nintendo=tech is just a tool,everything else comes first.
That design is not final,btw
Here are the released features and hardware specs from Nintendo:Quote from: E3.Nintendo.com
Size (when closed):
Approximately 5.3 inches wide, 2.9 inches long, 0.8 inches tall.
Weight:
Approximately 8 ounces.
Look:
Final design is TBA.
Top Screen:
3.53-inch widescreen LCD display, enabling 3D view without the need for special glasses; with 800x240 pixel resolution (400 pixels are allocated for each eye to enable 3D viewing).
Touch Screen:
3.02-inch LCD with 320x240 pixel resolution with a touch screen.
Cameras:
One inner camera and two outer cameras with 640x480 (0.3 Mega) pixel resolution.
Pre-Installed Software:
TBA
Nintendo 3DS Game Card:
2 GB Max. at launch.
Wireless Communication:
Can communicate in the 2.4 GHz band. Multiple Nintendo 3DS systems can connect via a local wireless connection to let users communicate or enjoy competitive game play. Systems also can connect to LAN access points to access the Internet and allow people to enjoy games with others. Will support IEEE 802.11 with enhanced security (WPA/WPA2). Nintendo 3DS hardware is designed so that even when not in use, it can automatically exchange data with other Nintendo 3DS systems or receive data via the Internet while in sleep mode.
Game Controls:
Touch screen, embedded microphone, A/B/X/Y face buttons, + Control Pad, L/R buttons, Start and Select buttons, "Slide Pad" that allows 360-degree analog input, one inner camera, two outer cameras, motion sensor and a gyro sensor.
Other Input Controls:
3D Depth Slider to adjust level of 3D effect (can be scaled back or turned off completely depending on the preference of the user), Home button to call system function, Wireless switch to turn off wireless communications (even during game play), Power button. The telescoping stylus is approximately 4 inches when fully extended.
Input/Output:
A port that accepts both Nintendo 3DS game cards and game cards for the Nintendo DS™ family of systems, an SD memory card slot, an AC adapter connector, a charging cradle terminal and a stereo headphone output jack.
Sound:
Stereo speakers positioned to the left and right of the top screen.
Battery:
Lithium ion battery details TBA.
Languages:
TBA
Parental Controls:
Parental controls similar to the Nintendo DSi system will be included.
Maybe they will release a left handed version for you lefties(the 3ds that is).
i'm pretty sure i once saw a video where you could notice the 3D effectanyone claiming to be able to see a 3d effect is wrong. yes, you can see the two layers from certain angles, but since there is no perception of depth in a 2D video, it just looks like you're seeing double. you can "see" that there is a 3d effect because you can see those layers, but you can't actually observe the 3d effect itself. some people mistake that slight perspective wobble when you move the camera back and forth for a 3d effect, similar to what happens in that famous jurassic park gif. it's not the same, however. the 3ds' 3d can only be seen in real life, by design. that's just how that kind of screen, that kind of technology works.
and besides it was more a reply to thisQuoteI really like this video. You can see the effect is there, I'm sure its more POP when you get face time with it.
here's a "test" that should proof this (and the fact that you can't actually "see" the 3d in a video): the depth of the 3d on the 3ds will be noticable even in a static scene. there is no need for movement. if you were looking at a static scene on the device it would appear to have depth, you wouldn't have to move your head or the device, or the camera in the game. now, if you are looking at a video on your screen at home of what you THINK you are observing as a 3d effect, pause the video. "3d effect" still there? nope.
i don't really see the 3D effect...
Konami is producing a version of its hit PlayStation 3 game Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater for the Nintendo 3DS. The demo showed a first-person sequence in which all sorts of crazy things happened to hero Solid Snake, all playing with the 3-D effect: Knives flew at the camera, and a massive alligator snapped its long jaws.
You guys think there is any chance of a Monster Hunter game for 3DS?
Only thing that will suck with the 3DS is that Nintendo will overcharge their games again prob.:pirate
Also, I think Sony is going to ride the PSP into the sunset and withdraw from handheld gaming and focus more energy on the PS3.
@Himuro, Nintendo obviously feels threatened, but I don't think they see Sony as a major competitor in the handheld market. Moreso, they probably see iDevices and $0.99 games as their largest obstacle. The 3DS feels like it is going to be a home for 'premium' handheld games while the iPhone will be for time wasters on the bus.
Also, I think Sony is going to ride the PSP into the sunset and withdraw from handheld gaming and focus more energy on the PS3.
yeah but that's because the psp is a handheld ps2 and everybody loves the ps2
again i don't see the problem if the psp disappear,that just means that all the games will end up on a single console and everyone will have less headaches
@Himuro, Nintendo obviously feels threatened, but I don't think they see Sony as a major competitor in the handheld market. Moreso, they probably see iDevices and $0.99 games as their largest obstacle. The 3DS feels like it is going to be a home for 'premium' handheld games while the iPhone will be for time wasters on the bus.
Also, I think Sony is going to ride the PSP into the sunset and withdraw from handheld gaming and focus more energy on the PS3.
See, that's the thing though. psp is the first handheld EVER to be able to compete with Nintendo on the portable market. 50 MILLION UNITS. Before psp we had Tiger Electronics, Game.com, that NEOGEO pocket and fucking Game Gear.
So it'd be sad if Sony chooses to do this.
I mean, the psp is the best thing about modern Sony. Did you see that line up they got?
wii's upcoming lineup looks better than the upcoming ps3/360 lineup imo.well ps3/360 upcoming lineup looks like this
i think at this point even the ds/psp lineup looks better than the upcoming ps3/360 lineup
wii's upcoming lineup looks better than the upcoming ps3/360 lineup imo.well ps3/360 upcoming lineup looks like this
(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z2/teasels/25275.jpg?t=1276698346)
i think at this point even the ds/psp lineup looks better than the upcoming ps3/360 lineup
wii's upcoming lineup looks better than the upcoming ps3/360 lineup imo.well ps3/360 upcoming lineup looks like this
(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z2/teasels/25275.jpg?t=1276698346)
i think at this point even the ds/psp lineup looks better than the upcoming ps3/360 lineup
:lol :lol
:'(
On one hand I like FPS games. On the other hand I hate this dudebro shit going on.
But then I like MW series and it is just full of dudebro shit (rescuing Price from The Gulag)...
what is going on with gaming?!?
guys do you think this will have regional lock?
pretty much confirmed, nintendo is a regional locking whore
you have people participating in threads talking about the backlog of games they bought but haven't played, but days later they're in another thread going BAAAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWW THERE'S NOTHING OUT THERE FOR ME TO PLAY IT'S ALL SHOOTERS AND BOO HOO HOO *SNUFFLE*
:bow Eel O'Brian :bow2
Fuck those assholes. This generation is fucking badass on all platforms.
guys do you think this will have regional lock?
pretty much confirmed, nintendo is a regional locking whore
Uhhhh it makes no sense to region lock portable systems.
In a statement to CVG, Nintendo offers some explanation for the region lock. "DSi embeds net communication functionality within itself, and we are intending to provide net services specifically tailored for each region.":rofl
Nothing is yet known but based on NCL region locking DSi-only software and becoming increasingly aware of the global market release schedule it's becoming very likely.yes you are right
Also, when is the last time you imported a Japanese DS game? I'm sure a majority of you here just pirate the damn games.
you have people participating in threads talking about the backlog of games they bought but haven't played, but days later they're in another thread going BAAAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWW THERE'S NOTHING OUT THERE FOR ME TO PLAY IT'S ALL SHOOTERS AND BOO HOO HOO *SNUFFLE*
:bow Eel O'Brian :bow2
Fuck those assholes. This generation is fucking badass on all platforms.
i think at this point even the ds/psp lineup looks better than the upcoming ps3/360 lineup
Of course it does. Like I said, handheld gaming future. Real games. No bullshit, no waggle, no generic bro gamer fragfests.
Not this bullshit again, ffs. Japatards like you are why Japanese devs are increasingly becoming irrelevant. Enjoy playing all JRPGS in the future on your 3 inch screen.
you have people participating in threads talking about the backlog of games they bought but haven't played, but days later they're in another thread going BAAAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWW THERE'S NOTHING OUT THERE FOR ME TO PLAY IT'S ALL SHOOTERS AND BOO HOO HOO *SNUFFLE*
:bow Eel O'Brian :bow2
Fuck those assholes. This generation is fucking badass on all platforms.
Yeah, every gen is always better than the last. All the whining is mostly coming from Japtards like Himu and Bebpo. Gaming sucked to them because the Japs just haven't kept up this gen and are reduced to making low budget Wii or handheld games.
i think at this point even the ds/psp lineup looks better than the upcoming ps3/360 lineup
Of course it does. Like I said, handheld gaming future. Real games. No bullshit, no waggle, no generic bro gamer fragfests.
Not this bullshit again, ffs. Japatards like you are why Japanese devs are increasingly becoming irrelevant. Enjoy playing all JRPGS in the future on your 3 inch screen.
like all jrpgs dont have the same characters himumu :lol
you have people participating in threads talking about the backlog of games they bought but haven't played, but days later they're in another thread going BAAAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWW THERE'S NOTHING OUT THERE FOR ME TO PLAY IT'S ALL SHOOTERS AND BOO HOO HOO *SNUFFLE*
:bow Eel O'Brian :bow2
Fuck those assholes. This generation is fucking badass on all platforms.
Yeah, every gen is always better than the last. All the whining is mostly coming from Japtards like Himu and Bebpo. Gaming sucked to them because the Japs just haven't kept up this gen and are reduced to making low budget Wii or handheld games.
i think at this point even the ds/psp lineup looks better than the upcoming ps3/360 lineup
Of course it does. Like I said, handheld gaming future. Real games. No bullshit, no waggle, no generic bro gamer fragfests.
Not this bullshit again, ffs. Japatards like you are why Japanese devs are increasingly becoming irrelevant. Enjoy playing all JRPGS in the future on your 3 inch screen.
Oh you mean the same Wii and DS that kicked the shit out of every other console in terms of sales?
And aren't you a PC gamer? Talk about being irrelevant :smug
No one thinks Nintendo would try to do a worldwide launch for the 3DS?
No one thinks Nintendo would try to do a worldwide launch for the 3DS?
also, Kid Icarus looks awesome. I like that it looks like a rail shooter now and a lot less like the original games.
like all jrpgs dont have the same characters himumu :lol
yeah i like rail shooters too
too bad there's no real quality rail shooter out there on par with half-life or whatever
yeah i like rail shooters too
too bad there's no real quality rail shooter out there on par with half-life or whatever
yeah i like rail shooters too
too bad there's no real quality rail shooter out there on par with half-life or whatever
Half-Life isn't a rail shooter...
yeah i like rail shooters too
too bad there's no real quality rail shooter out there on par with half-life or whatever
Panzer Dragoon Zwei.
I'm glad that rail shooters seem to be making a comeback. Thanks Nintendo! We've got S&P2, Starfox AND Kid Icarus. :bow
yeah i like rail shooters too
too bad there's no real quality rail shooter out there on par with half-life or whatever
Panzer Dragoon Zwei.
I'm glad that rail shooters seem to be making a comeback. Thanks Nintendo! We've got S&P2, Starfox AND Kid Icarus. :bow
Though it's Ubisoft, Child of Eden too :bow2
New Panzer Dragoon on 3DS would be HAWT. Or even a PD1/2 remake. I still haven't played the first 2.
yeah i like rail shooters too
too bad there's no real quality rail shooter out there on par with half-life or whatever
Panzer Dragoon Zwei.
I'm glad that rail shooters seem to be making a comeback. Thanks Nintendo! We've got S&P2, Starfox AND Kid Icarus. :bow
Though it's Ubisoft, Child of Eden too :bow2
New Panzer Dragoon on 3DS would be HAWT. Or even a PD1/2 remake. I still haven't played the first 2.
Also, small point but, WHAT THE HELL WAS THE POINT IN DSi!? *nerd rage*
yeah i like rail shooters too
too bad there's no real quality rail shooter out there on par with half-life or whatever
Panzer Dragoon Zwei.
I'm glad that rail shooters seem to be making a comeback. Thanks Nintendo! We've got S&P2, Starfox AND Kid Icarus. :bow
Though it's Ubisoft, Child of Eden too :bow2
New Panzer Dragoon on 3DS would be HAWT. Or even a PD1/2 remake. I still haven't played the first 2.
wait have you played Orta? Panzer 1 is in Orta as an unlockable :bow
yeah i like rail shooters too
too bad there's no real quality rail shooter out there on par with half-life or whatever
Panzer Dragoon Zwei.
I'm glad that rail shooters seem to be making a comeback. Thanks Nintendo! We've got S&P2, Starfox AND Kid Icarus. :bow
Though it's Ubisoft, Child of Eden too :bow2
New Panzer Dragoon on 3DS would be HAWT. Or even a PD1/2 remake. I still haven't played the first 2.
New Panzer Dragoon on 3ds would be amazing.
So, it's true that Kid Icarus is an onrail shooter? Disgusting, Nintendo. Way to rape a comeback.
So, it's true that Kid Icarus is an onrail shooter? Disgusting, Nintendo. Way to rape a comeback.
Have you PLAYED the original Kid Icarus? It SUCKS.
Rail shooters, however, are awesome.
you know i don't understand this comeback
it's like if they made an rpg and then put the ice climbers on it
ICE CLIMBERS COMEBACK!
yes! >:(you know i don't understand this comeback
it's like if they made an rpg and then put the ice climbers on it
ICE CLIMBERS COMEBACK!
It's like if they made an FPS and put Samus in it!
Are you guys crazy? We need more 2D platformers.
On rail shooters are getting old and boring.
And no, I've never played an Icarus game before. And this shooter won't change that.
My boss just got us a Nintendo escort and now we are standing in the VIP line. My boss is pretty awesome. It's like Japanese executives have a secret language or something. Impressions incoming
My boss just got us a Nintendo escort and now we are standing in the VIP line. My boss is pretty awesome. It's like Japanese executives have a secret language or something. Impressions incoming
SHO NUFF YOU ARE MISSING THE BEST CONFERENCE EVER
PSP PWNT
Meh, the new GOW looks better.
:bow PSP :bow2
Meh, the new GOW looks better.
:bow PSP :bow2
so any spec leaks yet?
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y125/kirbyguy99/1276659502860.jpg)
DUDEBRO
no wayMeh, the new GOW looks better.
:bow PSP :bow2
The RE shots are real time and controllable from the floor
(http://i46.tinypic.com/4k77yb.jpg)
It says 2 gigabytes max at launch. They could have probably up to atleast 4 GB later, but i am guessing up to 8 GB.
shogmaster (sony fanboy at gaf) says that 3DS = PSP in graphicsshog is not a sony fanboy.
don't gamefaqs this place up, please
Is MGS peace walker for "unlocked" psps? How long do those psps last while unlocked?
I think he's talking about 333mhz mode.Is MGS peace walker for "unlocked" psps? How long do those psps last while unlocked?
you mean hacked psps?
Playing games is about playing games with my friends, and I want to know what my other friends are playing online. And that's going to give me the ability, and it's also going to let me know that - sports scores, because I'm interested in sports, exchanging achievements with other players. Because when you look at DS penetration rates, there are going to be a lot of friends to talk to and communicate with.
You know, I just thought about it, and everything that the nthings wanted badly on the Wii is coming to the 3DS instead. :lolMakes sense. I feel that since the GBA Nintendo's focus has been on their handhelds. Their most successful systems have been handhelds. I just glad they're using some of that war chest and investing in decent tech.
You know, I just thought about it, and everything that the nthings wanted badly on the Wii is coming to the 3DS instead. :lol
Have you guys read the theory that Nintendo made all this waggle crap to take on uncontested waters, they gain a huge following, so that Sony and MS would purposely try to take their "casual market share" and concentrate on casual gaming, so that Nintendo could go back to take the core gamers who are sick of Sony and MS' shit back at gaf? :lol
Like it was one elaborate rick roll to enhance the core gamer audience for Nintendo, at the same time winning a big casual gamer following. :lol
tech-wise, this is about as good as it's gonna get for a while with handhelds
psp2 is probably a couple years out, if it's even in the planning now
microsoft has absolutely no interest in handheld gaming
ps2 or so level of graphics is fine with me
Why couldn't they do that again? I have no idea about the price but would it shock you to see it priced that high? They still haven't dropped the price of the PSP, so clearly they haven't learned that lesson.
tech-wise, this is about as good as it's gonna get for a while with handhelds
psp2 is probably a couple years out, if it's even in the planning now
microsoft has absolutely no interest in handheld gaming
ps2 or so level of graphics is fine with me
PSP2 is mostly done, from what I hear. I'm very surprised that it wasn't announced. Apparently it will pack a lot more power than the 3DS too.
Ehh, the PSP2 is not much of a secret at this point.
Ehh, the PSP2 is not much of a secret at this point.
i didn't know how far along it was, is all
i have no sources :(
Sources don't really matter at this stage anyways. What's finalized hardware today could change tomorrow and no one knows what Sony's internal strategy with the device will be.
The PSP2 skipping out on an E3 showing does send a very strong message though. I'm hoping for a massive TGS showing once Sony has reorganized a proper response to the 3DS.
A lot more? Can Sony really do that again? Are they going to release ANOTHER 300 dollar handheld?
Ehh, the PSP2 is not much of a secret at this point.
i didn't know how far along it was, is all
i have no sources :(
Ehh, the PSP2 is not much of a secret at this point.
i didn't know how far along it was, is all
i have no sources :(
You have us!
I know plenty of people in the industry, but it's really not worth getting excited over this stuff too far in advance. Anything can and will change, right up to the point where they're ready for an official announcement.
A lot more? Can Sony really do that again? Are they going to release ANOTHER 300 dollar handheld?
The PSP have sold like 50 million units, its not on the DS level but its still pretty fucking good, I don't get all this doom and gloom talk about the PSP on the internet.
I wonder if they'll put their OLED tech in the PSP2? Gonna' make the iPhone's screen look prehistoric :teehee (hyperbole)The Zune HD uses an OLED screen. It's really nice, but IPS panels, though not as nice, are pretty decent.
i can see psp2 adding phone functionality + 3d.No that's probably too much. It'd be too expensive and it's battery life would be horrible if it's still going to be the most powerful handheld.
only way to counter back at nintendo and apple.
A lot more? Can Sony really do that again? Are they going to release ANOTHER 300 dollar handheld?
I think he's talking about 333mhz mode.Is MGS peace walker for "unlocked" psps? How long do those psps last while unlocked?
you mean hacked psps?
In terms of graphical performance, Nintendo killed equivalent hardware from their competitors up until last gen. Even then, the Cube was 2nd only to the Xbox and not that far behind. Although it's been awhile, Nintendo can clearly do good graphics when that is their focus.Nintendo has always been cutting edge with graphics tech up until the Wii. The N64 was hamstrung by cartridge media and lack of VRAM, which gave it that blurry vaseline look. But they sure hyped the crap of "Project Reality" and its VR like graphics. The final product was a mixed bag, due to the issues mentioned above. SNES supported tons of colors at the time, though the CPU was a bit slow, and the Gamecube wasn't a slouch either at its release.
Also, battery life is probably the biggest concern when it comes to increasing the performance of handhelds. It wouldn't be surprising to see 2x or more power from the PSP2 but how is Sony going to make it run for more than 2 hrs? Even with the PSP-GO, Sony wasn't able to solve that problem.
In terms of graphical performance, Nintendo killed equivalent hardware from their competitors up until last gen. Even then, the Cube was 2nd only to the Xbox and not that far behind. Although it's been awhile, Nintendo can clearly do good graphics when that is their focus.Nintendo has always been cutting edge with graphics tech up until the Wii. The N64 was hamstrung by cartridge media and lack of VRAM, which gave it that blurry vaseline look. But they sure hyped the crap of "Project Reality" and its VR like graphics. The final product was a mixed bag, due to the issues mentioned above. SNES supported tons of colors at the time, though the CPU was a bit slow, and the Gamecube wasn't a slouch either at its release.
Also, battery life is probably the biggest concern when it comes to increasing the performance of handhelds. It wouldn't be surprising to see 2x or more power from the PSP2 but how is Sony going to make it run for more than 2 hrs? Even with the PSP-GO, Sony wasn't able to solve that problem.
Wii and DS is when they just became disappointing. I think everyone is still shocked at the 3DS because it seemed that Nintendo was going to go the budget route in the graphics tech department for the foreseeable future.
Nintendo has always been price conscious. This thing won't be more than 250. I expect 229 tops.
Also, battery life is probably the biggest concern when it comes to increasing the performance of handhelds. It wouldn't be surprising to see 2x or more power from the PSP2 but how is Sony going to make it run for more than 2 hrs? Even with the PSP-GO, Sony wasn't able to solve that problem.
A lot more? Can Sony really do that again? Are they going to release ANOTHER 300 dollar handheld?
Uh, if Nintendo (who are never great at graphic tech)
Told you all this is not a "new" Nintendo handheld but more like next iteration of DS after DSi and DS XL. They upped the ARM CPU in that bitch probably but left all else the same.
Still the 3D effect will probably make this handheld. Sales will be humongous.
Told you all this is not a "new" Nintendo handheld but more like next iteration of DS after DSi and DS XL. They upped the ARM CPU in that bitch probably but left all else the same.
Still the 3D effect will probably make this handheld. Sales will be humongous.
I just realized the DS screens are 256x192. Wow that's so low res. It's not true that Nintendo basically took the same touchscreen for 3DS; it's a new screen, 320x240. Not super impressive but obviously a step-up.
So Nintendo DS is
256x192
256x192
Nintendo 3DS is
400x240 (3D)
320x240
Well they skimped on Wii and DS. With all the money they made on those two products they could easily add a fucking gold bar for free to each 3DS sold.
Anything higher than $200 is bad it seems, but anything less than $199 is a fucking MEGATON. I'll suicide if it's higher than $200
If 3DS is $149... that would be fucking ridiculous. But yeah can't imagine that. Would be kind of dumb too, 3DS will sell 10 million within weeks at $199
EA has revealed that its 3D games on major home consoles may get a premium pricetag in future.
The publisher revealed this week that its own Crysis 2 - released on the EA Partners label - will be playable in full 3D later this year.
Speaking at an E3 executives breakfast event this morning, EA CEO John Riccitiello said:
"3D may well be one of the next and most important drivers for growth. [That's] yet to be seen and I don't think it's a 2010 story in any way, shape or form... in a meaningful way.
"But as we move through 2011, 2012, its likely to be an opportunity both for additional growth and perhaps premium pricing for titles that better support 3D."
I don't think DS was ever selling poorly
Nintendo has been slowly pushing DS price towards $200.
If i had to bet,I would say $249...Wii launch price
But now something else,home console 3D related...QuoteEA has revealed that its 3D games on major home consoles may get a premium pricetag in future.
The publisher revealed this week that its own Crysis 2 - released on the EA Partners label - will be playable in full 3D later this year.
Speaking at an E3 executives breakfast event this morning, EA CEO John Riccitiello said:
"3D may well be one of the next and most important drivers for growth. [That's] yet to be seen and I don't think it's a 2010 story in any way, shape or form... in a meaningful way.
"But as we move through 2011, 2012, its likely to be an opportunity both for additional growth and perhaps premium pricing for titles that better support 3D."
Will Nintendo try to hike the price?
My dslite gets about 2 hours per charge these days :\ Non-replaceable batteries FTMFL
It is impossible for the 3DS to be over $200. It would be an incredibly sharp contrast to their entire portable pricing structure for the past 20+ years.
Launch Prices in the US:
Game Boy - $89.95
Game Boy Pocket - $89.95
Game Boy Color - $79.99
Game Boy Advance - $89.95
Game Boy Advance SP - $99.99
Game Boy Micro - $99.99
Nintendo DS - $149.99
Nintendo DS Lite - $129.99
Nintendo DSi - $179.99
Nintendo DSi XL - $189.99
http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2010/06/17/3ds_software_install/
they're talking about the ability to install multiple games on the 3DS so you don't need to swap between game carts
this is getting ridiculous now
:bow handheld of the forever :bow2
:bow handheld of the forever :bow2
:bow It already looks better than the overrated ds :bow2
:bow I've never played any besides Strange Journey which I have to get back to :bow2:bow handheld of the forever :bow2
:bow It already looks better than the overrated ds :bow2
:bow THREE SMT games (even though two of them will probably be ports) :bow2
This appears to be the best Nintendo product in 20 years.:bow SNES :bow2
Wut, no. DSi XL is fucking huge, 4.2 inch. Original DS bottom screen is 3 inches. Nintendo 3DS bottom screen is 3.02 inches.
whats new:
-analog slider
-wireless standard N with WPA2 (makes for much better wireless speed and security)
-bigger screens and higher res
-3D effect
-better audio
-graphics improvement is obvious (unknown how much)
-able to play 3D movies
-better camera with 3D pictures
Plus it has a gyro, for rotation, AND motion sensing, which does movement. It basically has Wii MotionPlus built-in.
According to Nikkei, you can install games on it too. Not confirmed yet but Nikkei is reliable.
3DS is fucking packed with features, jesus. Crazy shit.
You've never even seen the 3D screen you fool. It doesn't work like anything you've seen
i always believed in competition but this time i don't feel like we need another psp for that.
one handheld future...
Also, battery life is probably the biggest concern when it comes to increasing the performance of handhelds. It wouldn't be surprising to see 2x or more power from the PSP2 but how is Sony going to make it run for more than 2 hrs? Even with the PSP-GO, Sony wasn't able to solve that problem.
I know you're exaggerating a bit, but PSP is pretty good now in battery length. I get 6 hours on my psp doing gaming these days, max brightness, 75%+ sound. It helps that all the latest games install on the memory stick and run off that to save battery life.
My dslite gets about 2 hours per charge these days :\ Non-replaceable batteries FTMFL
"We will recommend that very young children not look at 3D images," he said. "That's because, [in] young children, the muscles for the eyes are not fully formed... This is the same messaging that the industry is putting out with 3D movies, so it is a standard protocol.
Fils-Aime also talked to Kotaku about other elements of the 3DS. He confirmed that the system will be out before the end of March 2011. The 3DS form factor that was shown at E3 should not be considered final, he said, though the company plans to manufacture the extendable stylus shown with the 3DS. He said the company was still determining whether games for the machine would be region-locked, so as to only play, like most console games, in systems sold in certain regions of the world. He noted that downloadable games for the DSi were the first games for Nintendo's DS line to be region-locked.
I'm sure it will be region locked like the DSi
Will buy day 1 and buy flashcart day 1
errr, lyte you do know that there are region-locked DSi retail games, right?
If you're so adamant about playing your imported weaboo games then why don't you man up and buy a Japanese system instead of resorting to piracy?
If you're so adamant about playing your imported weaboo games then why don't you man up and buy a Japanese system instead of resorting to piracy?
fucking pirates.
what's wrong with giving hacking sites advertising money? That just encourages them to keep hacking and make the systems more open.
Remember the first NDS? No, I mean the first one.:yuck :yuck :yuck :yuck :-X :-X :-X :-X
(http://i47.tinypic.com/21mhwkp.jpg)
It's come a long way, and I'm positive this will too.
:bow Slime buying games to make up for EB's sins :bow2
(http://image.gamespotcdn.net/gamespot/images/2010/165/nin3ds_02_67257_screen.jpg)
I'm still 100% sold on the 3DS but I really wish that what's shown at E3 isn't a final design. The current design just has zero panache. Apple products and even the PSP completely trump it in sleekness and elegance.
Update: According to analyst Michael Pachter, Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime told him that it costs “a lot more” to make a 3DS than a DSi and that Nintendo doesn’t intend to lose money on the hardware.
There were two pieces of information Nintendo failed to mention about the 3DS at E3: A date and price. It’ll probably be a few months before we hear about either of those two details, but Nintendo president Satoru Iwata provided a hint regarding how much the handheld will cost. Because of the system’s graphical enhancements over the DS, new camera, features, and improvement in overall technology, it seems logical to assume that the 3DS will be priced more heavily than past Nintendo portables. According to Iwata, it’ll cost more than the current DS, which probably means it’ll set consumers back at least $200.
“I have to refrain from talking specifically about the price point. What I can confirm is that, in terms of the production costs, it will cost more than the costs for the Nintendo DS today. Having said that, we believe we will produce enough value worthy of the production cost. We do not think we have to sell the products below cost.”
It's not ridiculous for the handheld, it IS for the Wii, though.
meh, slime wins the argument
I'm sorry, I wasn't trying to win any argument and I apologize for my doggedness. What you do is your business and no one should think any less or more of you. The only thing I was trying to do is for you to see just how gray the choice of downloading roms are even if you are buying the original carts. At the end of the day it's just silly ass video games that don't mean much and I personally don't gain anything from your actions so fuck what I think.
Hell, I should be praising you for actually importing the carts even if you are going through more convenient methods of bypassing the region lock. Hardly no one does that and that alone is commendable.
Yeah, I think I'll just do that. Sounds like a good plan.
$250, calling it now
*bookmarked for self-smh if wrong*
$250, calling it nowIs that cheaper than what it takes to get 3D on your TV or PC with shitty glasses?
*bookmarked for self-smh if wrong*
It's not ridiculous for the handheld, it IS for the Wii, though.
If it's $199, I may bite on launch, if it's $150 I'm there Day 1. Anything more than that I'm waiting for the price drop/revision.
http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/20/heres-every-3ds-screenshot-released-so-far/ (http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/20/heres-every-3ds-screenshot-released-so-far/)
ridge racer looks awful, namco isn't even trying
If that is real-time then :hyper
It looks like 3DS has a decent amount of memory too...
(http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/16/fuckneehe.gif)
Nintendo got 3D right – righter than anyone else. Ever. By far. Think about the 3DS – just the basics:
» No glasses required!
» No image degradation or color saturation loss compared with 2D displays!
» Parallax control so viewers can adjust the images so the 3D effect is perfect for them, not for some average person with an average distance of 2.5 inches between his/her eyes.
But that’s just based on the basics, as I said. Wait, there’s more. I was backstage at the Nintendo Press Conference on Tuesday, June 15th, and as each new 3DS feature was described, my jaw got closer and closer to the ground. It’s a game machine… it’s 3D… it has a gyroscope and accelerometer built in… It has Wi-Fi connectivity and shares data with other 3DS’s in the background… It has a 3D CAMERA!… and it PLAYS 3D MOVIES WITHOUT GLASSES!… I swear if they’d said it was a phone, too, I would have dashed back onto the stage and snatched the prototype and run like the wind! I half expected to hear it would tuck me in at night!
When I got my hands on the 3DS at the show, I was blown away again. The feature set sounds good but the proof is in the pudding – in the product. And Nintendo’s got some mighty tasty stuff coming. Pilot Wings – incredible. Nintendo Dogs – even cuter than before and more engaging. Kingdom Hearts, Resident Evil, Metal Gear Solid – gorgeous. Kid Icarus is coming back plus there’s a Mario Kart, plus a new Zelda(!!!!!)! Not a bad set of games to brag about as you’re launching a new piece of hardware. And there was a tech demo, shooting game that was probably my favorite thing of all. The movie trailers were outrageous – best 3D visuals I’ve seen. Tangled looked great and How to Train Your Dragon was a revelation. Both were sharp, clear, convincing. Every title – movie or game – was a hardware-selling brand, each one looked cool and each was genuinely enhanced in some way by the 3D effect.
The 3D effect is basically perfect. I mean PERFECT. And the games and movie trailers shown on 3DS were stunning, enhanced and flat-out cooler than they could possibly have been in 2D. I was on the fence about 3D when I entered the Nintendo booth. By the time I left, I was floored.
I was completely wrong about 3D. Not a fad. Not going away. Here for good – and that’s a good thing. Nintendo deserves to sell a gazillion of these things. And I want the first one off the line!
As a consumer, I’m in. Sign me up. Price no object (or not much of one). As a game developer, well, sign me up for that, too. How do you design a game that really exploits stereoscopic 3D? Beats me… How do we take advantage of a 3D camera built into a gaming device? No idea… How do we integrate gyroscopes and accelerometers into control schemes? Got some ideas but nothing solid… I mean, how could anyone NOT want to play with this tech?
I’ve been hoping something like this would come along since Origin and Looking Glass supported VR headsets in Wings of Glory and System Shock back in the mid-’90s, but I never actually believed it would happen. Well, it’s happened. The Nintendo 3DS changed everything for me.
Please, please, let it be the success it deserves to be. And all you TV manufacturers out there (or Sharp at least), get with the program and let me buy a TV that’s as cool as Nintendo’s little game machine. I know there are issues with view angles on parallax barrier technology, but come on, get cracking, solve the problems and let me give you a bunch of money so I can have my 3D, okay?
I should stop. I know it. But the 3DS is – seriously – the coolest hardware I’ve ever seen at E3… It’s nothing short of magical, both in the effect the stereoscopic stuff had on me and in the way the tech works. Not that I really understand how it works – not yet anyway! The 3DS was – dare I say it? – almost Disney-like in the magical feeling it evoked in me and I suspect you’ll have a similar reaction when you get your hands on it. And note that I said “when,” not “if.” That was no accident. Trust me – you’re gonna want and you’re gonna get a Nintendo 3DS.
Okay. Let me catch my breath. Two more things tomorrow and then I’m outta here and onto other things. (I’m really going to try to keep this blogging thing going from now on!
I was completely wrong about 3D. Not a fad. Not going away. Here for good –
QuoteI was completely wrong about 3D. Not a fad. Not going away. Here for good –
Maybe for the 3DS, but I still think in 3 or 4 years people who buy the first 3D televisions/glasses are going to be pissed about having wasted all that money. And a year after 3DS comes out, it will be interesting to see how many people play their games with the 3D slider turned all the way off.
SMH at you myopic old-minded farts. I'm gonna be turning the 3D slider way up for my POV pr0n.Iwata confirmed 3D video chat for 3ds. Oh the ideas horny teens will have with that.
QuoteI was completely wrong about 3D. Not a fad. Not going away. Here for good –
Maybe for the 3DS, but I still think in 3 or 4 years people who buy the first 3D televisions/glasses are going to be pissed about having wasted all that money. And a year after 3DS comes out, it will be interesting to see how many people play their games with the 3D slider turned all the way off.
Sony wasn't thrilled about Nintendo's E3 2010 press conference where it continually reiterated its "no more glasses" messaging for the 3DS.
During an interview with IGN, president of Sony's Worldwide Studios Shuhei Yoshida responded by saying Nintendo's vision for 3D gaming is similar to theirs and that it shouldn't focus on whether or not glasses are worn.
"I have hope that they have a broader perspective with 3D," Yoshida said. "When you listen to what they are saying about the effect of 3D perspective to the games, they are saying the same message we are, but they don't have to bash some small part of what the other company is doing."
Yoshida later said the industry should advocate 3D development, and that Sony would like to work alongside Nintendo in promoting the new technology.
"I think as an industry we should preach this new perspective, from a very large cinema screen to a small portable, because that helps advancing the games and the game industry," he said. "We'd like to work together to promote 3D."
At the time, Yoshida admitted he hadn't actually played the 3DS yet, but said the glasses technology is improving all the time and that of course they'll be required for movie-like experiences.
"If you really want a big theater experience, of course you have to wear glasses," he said. "With the latest technology, the glasses are light and you kind of forget you're wearing them after awhile."
It's kinda shameful for Sony gloating about 3D when in fact Kutaragi was so far ahead that he was pimping 4D four years ago.
What a downgrade.
Fuck you Sony, bring Ken back!
Consoles aren't even powerful enough for HD. :smug
It wouldn't be the first time that developers lied.
Plus, and this is a huge plus, current consoles aren't even powerful enough to deliver 3D without making concessions in the graphics. Look at the gimped Killzone 3 for example. :yuck
Sony started crying already:miyamoto :miyamoto :miyamotoQuoteSony wasn't thrilled about Nintendo's E3 2010 press conference where it continually reiterated its "no more glasses" messaging for the 3DS.
During an interview with IGN, president of Sony's Worldwide Studios Shuhei Yoshida responded by saying Nintendo's vision for 3D gaming is similar to theirs and that it shouldn't focus on whether or not glasses are worn.
"I have hope that they have a broader perspective with 3D," Yoshida said. "When you listen to what they are saying about the effect of 3D perspective to the games, they are saying the same message we are, but they don't have to bash some small part of what the other company is doing."
Yoshida later said the industry should advocate 3D development, and that Sony would like to work alongside Nintendo in promoting the new technology.
"I think as an industry we should preach this new perspective, from a very large cinema screen to a small portable, because that helps advancing the games and the game industry," he said. "We'd like to work together to promote 3D."
At the time, Yoshida admitted he hadn't actually played the 3DS yet, but said the glasses technology is improving all the time and that of course they'll be required for movie-like experiences.
"If you really want a big theater experience, of course you have to wear glasses," he said. "With the latest technology, the glasses are light and you kind of forget you're wearing them after awhile."
http://uk.ps3.ign.com/articles/110/1103136p1.html (http://uk.ps3.ign.com/articles/110/1103136p1.html)
:rofl
Yeah like Nintendo gives a shit about you and your glasses crap
:rofl
I wonder what they will say when Nintendo starts real 3DS marketing..."look 3D,no glasses required"
Developers working on the system say that if they were developing a 3DS game that didn't use 3D, they could theoretically use the extra processing power for additional texture passes and more complex object and environment geometry, or even up a framerate from 30 frames per second to 60. But there's no benefit to raise a frame rate from 60 to 120 since the LCD displays of the 3DS (as well as the DSi, DS Lite, DS classic, Game Boy Advance…even the PSP) are limited to 60Hz.
Of course, there's also the issue of selling a 3DS game without a 3D effect: publishers would have to deal with the outcry of gamers wondering why their recently purchased game fails to have any depth even when the 3D slider's on at full blast.
The whole "3ds will be your god" bullshit the nfans are preaching is getting really annoying.
I love nintendo's attempt to address almost all the issues some had with the last handheld.
The whole "3ds will be your god" bullshit the nfans are preaching is getting really annoying.
I love nintendo's attempt to address almost all the issues some had with the last handheld.
Who cares, looks awesome
The whole "3ds will be your god" bullshit the nfans are preaching is getting really annoying.Not surprising.
I love nintendo's attempt to address almost all the issues some had with the last handheld.
they could theoretically use the extra processing power for additional texture passes and more complex object and environment geometry, or even up a framerate from 30 frames per second to 60.makes it seem like you can sacrifice 3D for more power. But I don't know exactly what their solution is and am basing it on my limited idea of how 3D works on PC with Nvidia's solution.
After the shitfest that is WiiWare and DSiWare are any of you even REMOTELY interested in what GARBAGE Nintendo is gonna stock their shelves with? Let alone the fact you probably wont be able to transfer anything you bought on Wii or DSi? Or 3DS?
And here comes the stupid:Isn't that what everybody's been saying? That they could make a better looking game or run it at a higher framerate if they did it in 2D?
http://kotaku.com/5578822/3ds-games-will-look-better-if-they-ditch-the-3d
Yeah, i think resident evil on the 3DS is suppose to push more effects and look better if you turn 3D off completely.And here comes the stupid:Isn't that what everybody's been saying? That they could make a better looking game or run it at a higher framerate if they did it in 2D?
http://kotaku.com/5578822/3ds-games-will-look-better-if-they-ditch-the-3d
I guess it would make sense to allow developers to choose if they want to use 3D, it wouldn't benefitallmost games and it would make it seem like the graphics are aging more slowly.
QuoteI was completely wrong about 3D. Not a fad. Not going away. Here for good –
Maybe for the 3DS, but I still think in 3 or 4 years people who buy the first 3D televisions/glasses are going to be pissed about having wasted all that money.
It's kinda shameful for Sony gloating about 3D when in fact Kutaragi was so far ahead that he was pimping 4D four years ago.
What a downgrade.
Fuck you Sony, bring Ken back!
QuoteI was completely wrong about 3D. Not a fad. Not going away. Here for good –
Maybe for the 3DS, but I still think in 3 or 4 years people who buy the first 3D televisions/glasses are going to be pissed about having wasted all that money.
I seriously doubt that, given how fast Hollywood is moving on 3D. There will always be the shitty rush jobs that don't utilize 3D correctly - and granted, even those will be popular with many folks - but as time goes by more films will be utilizing it correctly. Most recently Avatar and How To Train Your Dragon come to mind, but that's just the beginning.
I'm certainly no fan of 3D, but the market looks pretty damn strong. It came at the exact right moment too, with HDTVs on the verge of hitting their saturation point.
It's kinda shameful for Sony gloating about 3D when in fact Kutaragi was so far ahead that he was pimping 4D four years ago.
What a downgrade.
Fuck you Sony, bring Ken back!
You know the funny thing with your comment is, according to John Vignocchi of Disney Interactive, the 3D effect on Ps3 is achieved by rendering games @120fps, 1080p resolution.
that really isn't a funny thing about his comment
It's kinda shameful for Sony gloating about 3D when in fact Kutaragi was so far ahead that he was pimping 4D four years ago.
What a downgrade.
Fuck you Sony, bring Ken back!
You know the funny thing with your comment is, according to John Vignocchi of Disney Interactive, the 3D effect on Ps3 is achieved by rendering games @120fps, 1080p resolution.
Link? Either you're making stuff up or that guy is talking out of his ass because the PS3 can't even do PS2 games in 1080p at 60fps.
It's kinda shameful for Sony gloating about 3D when in fact Kutaragi was so far ahead that he was pimping 4D four years ago.
What a downgrade.
Fuck you Sony, bring Ken back!
You know the funny thing with your comment is, according to John Vignocchi of Disney Interactive, the 3D effect on Ps3 is achieved by rendering games @120fps, 1080p resolution.
The funny thing is you can't even take a PS3 joke.
First of all, 3-D is not the only feature that we are pushing toward with this hardware. We think that there will be software that will emphasize motion control using the gyro. During our experiments, we have found that in a first-person shooter, we can use the sensor to move the aiming and the pointer. In that case, your line of sight is still quite rigid, your eyes are pointing at the screen, and so the 3-D effect won’t be diluted. So there is the possibility that both 3-D and motion control could be used in the same software.
Is DQX a confirmed Wii title? Or will they release it on 3DS?
Hideo Kojima
“I wear glasses, so I’m happy that 3D glasses are not needed. I directed the E3 demo. It was based off Metal Gear Solid 3 Snake Eater, but the backgrounds and character modeling were all redone in high polygon. It’s not finalized, but we’re thinking about CO-OPs and other things — elements fitting of a 3D and portable game machine.”
Suda 51
“I was able to feel the speed of video game history and also the feeling of ‘We’ve come this far.’ To express the game I want to make in a word, it’s ‘The Next Game.’ Nintendo 3DS is the arrival of ‘The Next Hardware.’ So, ‘The Next Game.’”
Hideki Kamiya
“Games with dynamic scale are okay too, but I personally would like to take a different approach from the large screen and make a 3D game where you can enjoy the feeling of existence of portable 3D.”
Toshihiro Nagoshi (Super Monkey Ball 3DS)
“If future portable game machines demand that both social aspects and immersion be satisfied for when you play multiplayer and single player for instance, 3DS firmly answers these with Wi-Fi and 3D. I’d like to make a variety of proposals.”
Nagoshi also said that he believes the 3DS is an expected “conclusion” from Nintendo, feeling that starting with the 3DS, the company has seemed to have pursued game hardware as toys.
Shu Takumi
“We’ve at last reached this point! As a creator, I feel that a new challenge (considering certain things for the first time like interface issues) has started. I’d like to show a mystery in a 3D space.”
Atsushi Inaba
“I experienced a strong jolt of the feeling ‘I want to make something.’ When I first saw Wii and DS at Nintendo’s home office, I was also excited. It’s the same feeling here, but the level is completely different this time. Since the start of the game industry, there’s never been a system that better fit the words ‘dream’ and ‘next generation.’”
Keiji Inafune
“Elements for selling games are concept, technology and marketing. Nintendo 3DS is a showcase of elements for selling hardware. While keeping the appeal of portable game machines as is, it offers high processing ability, improved controls, a more appealing design, goggle-free 3D technology, and a robust 3rd party title lineup.”
Takenobu Terada
- Believes that the true 3D contender has arrived
- Terada’s team looking at different approaches for the 3DS Super Robot Wars games
- Could make something like Super Robot Wars Neo with 3D visuals or traditional 2D battles with 3D effects and cut-ins
- Something completely different a possibility, too
Shinji Mikami
“I felt that I’d definitely like to work on 3DS. Ah, it’s time for dinner with Itagaki.”
Mikami also told Famitsu that he was surprised at how well the 3D works. Images have great depth to them and really feel 3D.
Tomonobu Itagaki
“Today, I have a meeting at a yakiniku place, but I think things will heat up with talk about 3DS.”
Unlike goggles-free television viewing, Itagaki feels it will work well with a portable.
Yoshinori Ono
“We’d like to put in some ideas that make effective use of the portability.”
Hiroyuki Kobayashi
“Our own Resident Evil was shown on the show floor and was well received, but when I saw Metal Gear, I felt the new potential of the 3DS. I’d like to make something.”
Kobayashi was also “extremely surprised” by Nintendo’s games, feeling that images come to life on the screen.
you know it really ticks me off how everybody is like "3D WITH NO GLASSES" but nobody is like "that's it if you stay still like a statue"You move around when playing handhelds? You STAND when playing handhelds?
3ds looks pretty sweet. but will it kill our eyesight?
THE ANNUAL RUNNING of the moles in Santa Clara yesterday had some surprising results, not just in the record number of IC engineers gored, but also the information leaked by those trying save their backsides. One of them even leaked some details about the upcoming PSP2's CPU, but it didn't save him.
Unfortunately for that engineer, he wasn't able to make it back to 2701 San Tomas for treatment, and succumbed to his wounds. While he was crawling back to the mothership begging for an 'ouchless' band-aid, he was babbling about how the new PSP2 hardware needed him, and that he was too young to die. Next of kin, not the next Kin, confirmed that the (now ex-) Nvidia engineer was indeed on the Tegra team, and that chip line will be powering the PSP2.
It is now set for a CES showing, but it will almost assuredly be released at a later date. This isn't due to the number of engineers mauled by moles yesterday, but because the Tegra 2 is massively over it's promised power budget. In a segment that finds 5% overages unacceptable, Tegra 2 is 20%+ over power budget. That explains why Nvidia PR suddenly changed the focus of the PSP2 screed to avoid the word 'phone', but, luckily for Sony, the PSP2 does not have phone capabilities.
The power 'whoopsie' means delays and possibly spec downgrades for the PSP2, but we will have to see where it ends up. Between that overage and several showstopper bugs, Sony is said to be very miffed at Nvidia right now. Even the moles could sense that before they pounced on engineer after engineer. The scene in the streets is almost as bad as the scenes in the Nvidia meeting rooms when the Sony people come around.
If the chip that Sony uses for the PSP2 is a vanilla Tegra 2, the design is in trouble. If they use a custom version of the part, there is a chance for things to work out in the end, but expect many delays as the silicon is respun and respun. For a device that has already been delayed because of it's CPU, that is not a good sign.
Unlike the other 20, 50, 70, or however many design wins Nvidia PR is promising this week, the PSP2 is actually going to come out. In fact, it will sell more than the other two Tegra flagship products, the Zune HD and the Kin(s) combined. So more than 20 units, one for the family of each gored engineer, plus or minus a few design wins.S|A
It is a MK game, not really that complex. Also going from 720p to 1080p isnt that much of a hit as you would think. Most PC cards go from 720p to 1080p for a 15% drop max. It just goes to show how crappy the original engine was.
It is a MK game, not really that complex. Also going from 720p to 1080p isnt that much of a hit as you would think. Most PC cards go from 720p to 1080p for a 15% drop max. It just goes to show how crappy the original engine was.
Consoles are severely limited by memory bandwidth and video ram so the drop from going to 1080P is much more than it usually is on PC.
Ubisoft wants 30 per cent market share on 3DS when the platform hits retail, the publisher has told MCV.
Speaking at the recent Ubisoft Summer Fair event, UK sales director Darren Bowen said the firm expects to account for a significant portion of sales when Nintendo’s highly anticipated handheld is released.
“We will have six to eight of the key launch titles on
3DS, so we are expecting anywhere between 25 and
30 per cent share on that platform,” he said.
In the wake of the 3DS’ E3 unveiling, Ubisoft confirmed it was working on five new titles for the handheld from some of its biggest selling brands.
These games include Assassin’s Creed: Lost Legacy, Ghost Recon, Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory, Battle of Giants: Dinosaur Strike and a new Driver game.
The firm has previously championed the potential of 3D technology with titles such as James Cameron’s Avatar: The Game and the upcoming Shaun White Skateboarding.
Ubisoft reiterated that it will fully support the 3D movement – although its focus will be on motion control until the installed base of 3DTVs improves.
Marketing director Murray Pannell said: “3D will certainly come but it will come slowly and in time.
“The technology is spectacular but at the moment it’s relatively expensive for true 3D in the living room. It’s tricky to understand how it can become a social experience, since gaming is now so focused on families and multiplayer.
“The Wii has already proven that motion control can exist now, it’s fun and you can enjoy it with multiple people at the same time. Clearly, Microsoft and Sony have identified this as a brilliant way of maximising their sales opportunities and that technology will have the most impact in the short term.”
As such, Ubisoft will also have a strong presence at the launch of Move and Kinect, with Your Shape: Fitness Evolved and Motion Sports for Xbox 360, and Racket Sports on PS3
RUMOUR WATCH: Buried listing on leading entertainment retailer’s site points to high price for handheld
A listing on the site of retailer Play.com has pointed to a £199.99 RRP for Nintendo’s next handheld, the 3DS.
As spotted by CVG, though the main page for the device doesn’t carry a price, if a user continues to browse the site the 3DS shows up in their ‘Recently Viewed Items’ list with a price of £199.99.
In all likelihood the amount is nothing more than a placeholder – but as a placeholder filled in by a retailer at the heart of the games industry, at the very least it’s a useful indicator of what the industry is expecting.
Indeed, UK retail has previously told MCV that it expects an RRP of around £200 when the machine arrives in the UK next year.
However, Nintendo’s UK marketing manager James Honeywell subsequently hinted that the device could come in for less than that, saying that the price will be “somewhere within that kind of architecture” that sees the DSi sell for £129.99 and the DSi XL for £159.99.
Devs should have plenty of space to work with when creating games for the 3DS. Macronix, the manufacturer behind the 3DS software cards, has revealed that the cards will hold anywhere from 1GB all the way up to 8GB.
Nintendo has contracted the production of its Nintendo 3DS cartridges to Taiwan-based solid-state maker Macronix. And apparently, those cartridges offer enormous memory space.
According to Taiwanese-site Gamrade, the 3DS cartridge is able to hold up to 8GB, but it's rumored Nintendo will be enforcing some kind of 2GB limit on 3DS games (details are few and far between in the report), with 1GB the supposed very least required. So don't hold your breath for 8GB Nintendo 3DS games any time soon; however, that may change over the course of the console's life.
Still, this shows just how much of an improvement the 3DS is considering the biggest cartridges for the Nintendo DS are only 512MB.
Remember that this is unconfirmed, and Kotaku is following up with Nintendo. This post will be updated should the company comment.