Take a break from all the iPad 2 announcements and check out what’s going on with the Nintendo 3DS, set to release March 27. Some good news has come out about the little gamer: Netflix streaming and free AT&T WiFi coming soon.
After a software update comes out near the end of May, the 3DS will be able to connect to 0ver 10,000 of AT&T’s hotspots. Later, by summertime, the 3DS will also have Netflix streaming. Assuming you pay at least $7.99 for unlimited streaming, you’ll be able to stream movies over WiFi. Also, you’ll be able to pause Netflix playback on the 3DS and resume it on the Wii.
Press Release
NINTENDO PLANS NEW 3D SUPER MARIO GAME, ANNOUNCES AT&T, NETFLIX COLLABORATIONS
Upcoming Nintendo 3DS System Will Expand the World of Nintendo Entertainment
SAN FRANCISCO, March 2, 2011 – A new 3D game from Nintendo’s iconic Super Mario series is in the works for the Nintendo 3DS™ portable system. Nintendo also announced two upcoming collaborations: Nintendo 3DS owners will be able to connect automatically to the Internet at more than 10,000 AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots, while Netflix members will instantly stream movies and other content on their Nintendo 3DS systems. These features were announced today at the Game Developers Conference during Nintendo President Satoru Iwata’s keynote address, titled “Video Games Turn 25: A Historical Perspective and Vision for the Future.”
During his speech, Iwata said Nintendo 3DS gives developers new tools to create games and experiences never before possible while enabling them to reach the public in new ways.
“There is great potential to increase the number of people who enjoy video games by opening up new game-play opportunities that are only available through the use of 3D.” Iwata said. “Nintendo 3DS will be the most connected Nintendo device ever, with its ability to link people via local wireless connections, while at the same time connecting them to people and content worldwide via hotspot connectivity.”
Nintendo 3DS launches March 27 in the United States at a suggested retail price of $249.99. It lets users view 3D content without the need for special glasses. The announced 3D Super Mario game will feature traditional Mario™ game play and will fulfill the dream of Nintendo video game designer (and Mario creator) Shigeru Miyamoto to bring true depth and distance into the game’s mechanics. The game is being developed by the same Nintendo team that created the Wii™ console hits Super Mario Galaxy™ and Super Mario Galaxy 2.
At the end of May, Nintendo will provide Nintendo 3DS owners with a wireless system update that will activate the Nintendo eShop and give users access to a number of features:
A short-form video service will let people view trailers for Hollywood movies in 3D and access video game trailers, screen shots, background information and links to publishers’ websites. Content will include short video clips, such as comedy shorts or music videos, selected by Nintendo and delivered to Nintendo 3DS users who choose to receive them.
Downloadable classic games via the portable Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console™ service will include Game Boy™ and Game Boy Color games, as well as those from the Game Gear and TurboGrafx-16 systems.
“3D Classics” will introduce select classic video games remastered in 3D.
Games currently offered as Nintendo DSiWare™ and an Internet browser will be available.
The system update will also provide a solution for Nintendo DSi™ and Nintendo DSi XL™ owners to transfer their Nintendo DSiWare games to their new Nintendo 3DS systems.To help make the wireless features of Nintendo 3DS as smooth as possible, Nintendo has collaborated with AT&T to provide Nintendo 3DS owners with automatic and free access to more than 10,000 AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots nationwide with the May system update. Nintendo’s aim is to make getting connected easy for everyone, so people who opt in to the system’s SpotPass™ service will tell their Nintendo 3DS systems to automatically connect to AT&T Hot Spots at restaurants, book stores, coffee shops and airports across the country.
This summer, Nintendo 3DS will incorporate Netflix functionality. Netflix members who have an unlimited plan starting at $7.99 a month can access a broadband wireless Internet connection and instantly stream movies and TV shows directly to their Nintendo 3DS systems, similar to how the service is used on the Wii console. This means people can start watching a movie via Netflix on their Wii systems at home and then pick up the same movie later from a different location using their Nintendo 3DS systems.
For more information about Nintendo 3DS, visit http://www.nintendo3ds.com.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Nintendo 3DS To Get Netflix Streaming And Free AT&T WiFi By This Summer
Sunday, October 24, 2010
(video): Super Street Fighter IV 3DS Trailer | Hewreck - Technology News
This trailer for Super Street Fighter IV has been released upon the internet allowing us a very good overview of what the game play will be like. To begin with, the minigame feature lets you automatically fight your rival’s gathering action figures even while the 3DS is tucked away in your traveling bag. I’ll be honest, The Graphics look really awesome. Nintendo’s 3DS the first portable game device with a 3D screen, will go on sale in Japan on Feb. 26 2011.
Nintendo slashed its earnings forecast by more than half Wednesday after announcing that its 3DS game machine, packed with glasses-free 3-D technology, won’t be ready to go on sale for Christmas.
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Not sure how realistic it is to expect to be playing SF4 on your 3DS near someone with a 3DS who is also playing SF4, but it looks like a great way to play against friends or organize tournaments. The graphics of the game looks good and if it gets a good adoption then this indeed could reignite the one-on-one fighting style the same way Street Fighter 2 once did:
I wish SF4 the same success.
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Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Nintendo 3DS: First Titles, Final Design, And More Details Revealed
As we just posted, Nintendo revealed at its 3DS press conference in Tokyo today (which is now over) that the new system will hit stores in Japan on February 26 (price: $300, including a 2GB SD card), followed by the US and Europe one month later (price yet unknown). But that wasn’t all, as big N also showed the final design of the hardware, listed up quite a few cool game titles and made some other interesting announcements.
And if what Nintendo revealed today at the press conference is any indication, the 3DS looks like another home run for the company – although it’s pricey. But what did they say?
1) Virtual console
The 3DS will feature a Virtual Console that will allow you to download Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance games. Super Mario Land and Link’s Awakening were the two titles demo’d.
2) Wireless capability
Tag mode: 3DS systems will be able to exchange data with each other, transferring data for multiple games at once (you don’t have to be playing the game at the time to receive data). In tag mode, the 3DS auto-exchanges information like last game played, when you met the other player, etc.With Wi-Fi turned on, the 3DS can auto-download various data (rankings, entire games etc.) at hot spots even in sleep mode.
3) Final Hardware design
Not many surprises here, it’s just the stylus that looks sexier than before, and the slidepad is now in a different color. The first two colors are blue and black, but others are sure to follow soon.
You’ll be able to tweak the depth of the 3D effect for games and content through a 3D slider on the right side, as pictured below (that feature was already known and is likely to be taken over by competitors in the future):
4) Mii Studio
Make a picture of a person with the camera, and it will be automatically turned into a Mii. Mii pictures can then be saved on SD cards. It’s also possible to exchange Miis with people who you meet out on the street (in tag mode).
5) Other bits and pieces
- The 3DS comes with a function that merges two pictures into one, for example to create one face out of two.
- Japanese TV stations are preparing 3D content specifically for the 3DS.
- Nintendo seems to be ready to stress web browsing capabilities stronger with the 3DS and has demo’d a web browser.
- Nintendo didn’t announce this before but plans to use the cameras in the 3DS for augmented reality games.
6) List of top games currently in development (hit this link for a video – sorry, wasn’t able to embed it here)
- Resident Evil: Revelation
- Resident Evil: Mercenaries
- Mega Man Legends 3
- Super Street Fighter 4 – 3D
- Dead or Alive
- Super Monkeyball
- Ridge Racer
- Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater
- StarFox64 3D
- Steel Diver
- Paper Mario
- nintendogs + cats
- Mario Kart
- Pilot Wings Resort
- Paper Mario
- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
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