3DS Conference - READ OP

[Rman]

Post here if you're awake during the conference or care about this thing.

My prediction: Feb/March US Launch-Holiday Japan Launch @ $199.00

BUTTS BUTTS BUTTS BUTTS

- 2GB SD card included (support up to 32GB)
- And yes, 3DS store will have gameboy and gameboy color titles on virtual console; screens shown were MarioLand and Link's Awakening DX
- Iwata shows 3DS feature where hardware can auto-merge two photos into 1 (disturbing) image; demos with himself n miyamoto
- 3DS can connect on WiFi when in sleep mode and auto-dl data, including rankings, ghost rankings, free software, n more.
- You can save a pic of your Mii's to an SD card if you like...
- This new 3DS tag mode thing can store data for multiple games at once, and you dont have to be playing the game at the time to exchange data
- Light on upper-right of 3DS unit, practically on R shoulder, shows when your console has passed another 3DS n got data
- Video shows Mii's on 3DS, you can take real pic w camera of a face n have Mii auto-made, cool!
- Video also showed Internet browser, passive tag mode, more metal gear...
- http://yfrog.com/0p9esqj (final design)
- You can put the system in a cradle for faster internet downloads, apparently.
- You can use tag mode in a Love Plus game to lie to your girlfriend?!
- It'll automatically connect to special Nintendo Zones and DS Stations. McDonald's has these in Japan
- The home button can be used to access system functionality mid-game.
- VC games can be viewed in 3D?
- GHOST DATA!!!!!!!!!!! 1999 is back
- Feb 26, 25000Y 3DS jpn release!!! (about $300USD)
- US and Europe in March (no price given)
- The launch colours are blue and black, apparently.
- Fuji TV will be distributing free 3D videos on a daily basis.
- A video of a bunch of games was shown. Animal Crossing, Ocarina of Time, Chocobo Racing, Metal Gear Solid, Paper Mario, etc. The good stuff.
- Iwata says that third-party games generally don't sell that well on Nintendo hardware. This has changed with the 3DS.
- Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D is in development
- Samurai Warriors Chronicle will take advantage of the 3D effect in cutscenes. Think flying bullets.
- Kojima has lots of ideas for the 3D screen and Tag Mode. Snake Eater will "camouflage" the functionality.
- MEGA MAN LEGENDS 3 3DS
- Square Enix is interested in releasing a number of titles AFTER Kingdom Hearts for the 3DS
- MEGA MAN LEGENDS 3 3DS
- Info auto-exchanged when 3DS is in tag mode includes how long ago u "met", last game played, n total times u two have "met"
-  Rhythm Heaven for Wii is here!? (at the conference)
- Last STory Jan 26 (Japan Wii, Sakaguchi)

[Sho Nuff]

Ooooh exciting

[cool breeze]

Will be too busy sleeping, probably.  Can't wait to see everyone excited no matter what is announced.

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[naff]

If it really is only ~$199, then day 1.

[EmCeeGrammar]

I remember when we were ridiculing the psp for launching at 200 bucks. Or was it 250? That was so long ago. I've wasted my life!

[E-DuB]

I remember when we were ridiculing the psp for launching at 200 bucks. Or was it 250? That was so long ago. I've wasted my life!

Me thinks the PSP was $300 at launch but I could be wrong.

But more to the topic at hand, I'll probably stay up just because to take in all the hype. the N-Dork in me wants to get it day one; but the grown ass man in me says to wait until the inevitable all white revision with better screens comes out next year.

[Damian79]

Didint the psp launch for 300?

[archie4208]

DS was $149 at launch
PSP was $250

Ironically, the DS's MSRP has increased since launch thanks to the DSi and DSiXL.    I think $199 is a safe bet for the 3DS.  Any higher is potentially suicidal.

[pilonv1]

ffs 122 pages already. Get a life morans

[cool breeze]

don't forget that PSP included Spider-Man 2 on popular movie format UMD!  it also included a case if I'm remembering correctly.

I still think higher than $200, but it will include some game/software/movie with it that shows off the 3D effect.  It could be how to train your dragon 3d or something.

I mean, isn't the DSi XL $190?

ffs 122 pages already. Get a life morans

It's the same people posting over and over.  If you look at who posted, the drop between the 4th and 5th poster is over 100 posts, and one guy posted close to 300 times.

[Don Flamenco]

DS was $149 at launch
PSP was $250

Ironically, the DS's MSRP has increased since launch thanks to the DSi and DSiXL.    I think $199 is a safe bet for the 3DS.  Any higher is potentially suicidal.

I think they could get away with $229 or $249.  Especially if it's launching with Mario Kart or Zelda.  It's Nintendo.  

[archie4208]

People said the same thing about the PSP during the ramp up to its launch and look at the position that system is in today.  I'm sure they could sell a few million at $250 to Spergin' Ninthings, but the bad PR would probably leave a lingering effect that it might not be worth it.  Dirty poors and little kids are going to be the most important markets and Nintendo shouldn't price it out of their league.  Also the cheapest iPod touch is $229 so Nintendo probably doesn't want to release a device more expensive than Apple.

Now watch it be announced for $299 and I'll look like a fool.

[EmCeeGrammar]

And let's not forget, launch lineups ALWAYS suck. I expect the same for the 3ds.

[Rman]

And let's not forget, launch lineups ALWAYS suck. I expect the same for the 3ds.

Dreamcast proved you wrong.

[EmCeeGrammar]

Dreamcast had soul calibur and... annnndd... annnnnnnddd?

sonic adventure lol

[Akala]

He's got you there.

[demi]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_video_game_console_launch_games

I'd have to pick PS2... Summoner + Eternal Ring

[Rman]

Dreamcast had soul calibur and... annnndd... annnnnnnddd?

sonic adventure lol

Power Stone, Hydro Thunder, NFL2K, Ready 2 Rumble.  And we all thought Sonic was decent at that time.

[iconoclast]

Don't forget House of the Dead 2 mofugga

[Damian79]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_video_game_console_launch_games

I'd have to pick PS2... Summoner + Eternal Ring

I dont know if thats sarcasm.    Both horrible horrible games to me.

[demi]

You've proven you're autistic and warped... sorry

[Diunx]

I'm gonna be too busy masturbating to watch this thing, let me know what Mario game they port and sell at full price at launch.

[Damian79]

You've proven you're autistic and warped... sorry

Are you referring to yourself?


All in jest dude.  Dont want ot derail this thread.

[pilonv1]

Xbox - Halo, Amped, PGR, DOA3.

[MyNameIsMethodis]

Amped came out alot later, try again xbot

[pilonv1]

By a few days, so what.

http://www.gamefaqs.com/xbox/472131-amped-freestyle-snowboarding/data

Amped: Freestyle Snowboarding   Microsoft Game Studios      11/19/01   US

Europe Xdude launch had JSRF too

[Great Rumbler]

Luigi's Mansion, Crazy Taxi, Super Monkey Ball, Rogue Squadron II, and Wave Race: Blue Storm

[pilonv1]

OMG TELESCOPIC STYLUS NINTENDO DOES IT AGAIN

[demi]

thick like cock

[Beezy]

...anywhere to watch this?

[Damian79]

No pics.  Looks like people around the world looking for them are owned lol.

[Pringo]

...anywhere to watch this?

Liveblog only as far as I know.

http://www.coveritlive.com/index.php?option=com_altcaster&task=siteviewaltcast&altcast_code=b3798a2506&height=600&width=800

[TakingBackSunday]

gaf is dead 

this is the weirdest conference to try and follow.  everywhere is either dead or slow with updates

[Beezy]

...anywhere to watch this?

Liveblog only as far as I know.

http://www.coveritlive.com/index.php?option=com_altcaster&task=siteviewaltcast&altcast_code=b3798a2506&height=600&width=800

Thanks.

smh @ gaf

[demi]

This shit is a waste of time

[TakingBackSunday]

they keep showing metal gear and resident evil as examples of the system's power apparently

awesome 

[E-DuB]

"You can put the system in a cradle for faster internet downloads, apparently."

[Rman]

So apparently you can exchange game data without having the game loaded in the cart slot.  A tag mode of sorts.  That's very Japanese.  

[pilonv1]

14:30 -- Namco Bandai's Sakagami says that he wants to use Tag Mode for rankings and exchanging ghost data in Ridge Racer 3D.

killer ap on 3DS for Nacmo is ghost data. Welcome to 2001

Ok this is awesome

14:32 -- He says they'd like to use Tag Mode in a Love Plus game to allow you to tell lies to your girlfriends. Huh?

14:32 -- Next, Mr. Love Plus from Konami.

[Rman]

More Miis.

[TakingBackSunday]

you can use the camera to take a 3d picture of your face and use it as your mii head 

[pilonv1]

14:36 -- Iwata introduces the Tag Mode Mii Plaza, where you can view the Miis that you've gathered via Tag Mode.

14:36 -- You can also convert your Miis to a QR Code which can be sent out to SD Card in standard formats and placed on your home page, for instance, so that others can scan it with their 3DS to get your Mii

Wow Miis and Ghost Data, this console is hot

[Sho Nuff]

OMG ghost data?! We are living in the future

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As envisioned in 1996

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[Rman]

Man, Nintendo loves its Miis.

[demi]

OMG u can merge 2 photos

mySpace is back

[Rman]

Oh snap! VC for GB and GBA games.

[pilonv1]

Iwata shows 3DS feature where hardware can auto-merge two photos into 1 (disturbing) image; demos with himself n miyamoto

The future is now!

btw good jon disabling search, it sure helped things

[demi]

huahuaha SD

[E-DuB]

"A Virtual Console (or at least something like it) has been confirmed for GB and GBA games!"

Keep Talking......

[TakingBackSunday]

here we go

VC for GB and GBA games, comes packed in with a 2 GB card

[Rman]

Comes with 2 gig SD card.  C'mon, Nintendo, at least throw in a 4 gigger in there.

[archie4208]

huahuaha SD

I can't wait for hackers to crack that baby open.  Free 3DS and GB(A) games.  

[pilonv1]

Wait is Nintendo not using proprietary cards?

[E-DuB]

here we go

VC for GB and GBA games, comes packed in with a 2 GB card

So what are the chances we see Mother 3 on this thing now?

[Rman]

For games.  Not storage.

It looks like it can autodownload stuff in sleep mode.  Neat.  It looks like Nintendo's OS team is finally catching to contemporary CE devices.

[TakingBackSunday]

2 gigs is like 20-30 gba games, whiners

[Purple Filth]

so this explains why GAF is dead 

any price as yet?

[demi]

I hope that a typo... SDHC or 1999

[TakingBackSunday]

nah, no price yet

demi just use all the countless SDHC cards you have lying around you turd

[demi]

huahuaha SD

I can't wait for hackers to crack that baby open.  Free 3DS and GB(A) games.  

Eh, you can get GBA/GB already with a flashcard... Wii has emulators already