At this years E3 Nintendo revealed the 3DS. Above are a couple of pictures of the device and below is the current hardware configuration for it. both are subject to change before it is released. Nintendo hasn't announced a release date for the device, nor have hey mentioned a price point for it.
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.
