Nintendo 3DS

[Cringer]

The DS, in 3D, coming soon to your kids wish list (or yours I guess).

Nintendo announces 3DS -- the glasses-free 3D successor to the DS

By Vladislav Savov (http://www.engadget.com/editor/vladislav-savov) http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/writer_rss.gif (http://www.engadget.com/editor/vladislav-savov/rss.xml) posted Mar 23rd 2010 3:44AM
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<!--end post_info--><!--BLOG POST BODY: image, blurb, & readmore link--><!-- surphace start --><script> digg_url = 'http://digg.com/nintendo/Nintendo_announces_a_3D_DS_the_3DS';*</script> Whoa, now this is a whopper coming (almost (http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/16/rumor-mill-says-nintendo-ds2-might-be-headed-for-e3-unveiling/)) out of nowhere. Nintendo has just slipped out a press release in Japan informing the world that all-new 3D-capable portable hardware is coming, with a full unveiling set for E3 2010 this June. Tentatively titled the 3DS, this glasses-free 3D wonder is pitched as the successor to both the DS (http://www.engadget.com/tag/nintendods) and DSi (http://www.engadget.com/tag/nintendodsi), and will use a "compatible cart" that should ensure backwards compatibility with your vast library of favorites from the older consoles. Nintendo expects to launch the 3DS into retail "during the fiscal year ending March 2011."
Nintendo announces 3DS -- the glasses-free 3D successor to the DS -- Engadget (http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/23/nintendo-announces-3ds-the-glasses-free-3d-successor-to-the-d/#comments)

[MikeVic]

Oh no, better not be the Virtual Boy 2.

[Big Fo]

That's probably a downer for anyone who bought a DSi unless the DSiWare games can be transferred over.

I want to know more about the hardware, if it can push something similar to GameCube graphics or what plus the design, button layout, etc. Can't wait for E3.

[MJ4H]

epic

[sterlingice]

I'm curious but I'm still getting the DSi XL next week since my DS is starting to fall apart a little bit after the repair job I did on it a couple of years ago is starting to unravel.

SI

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

This was bound to happen given the Sony announcement of 3D games on the PS3 later this year. Microsoft isn't in a position to counter with its current hardware situation (looks like they're going cheaper rather than fancier with the Slim model), but Nintendo can do it with the DS pretty easily.

[stevew]

I think I'm going to do the trade in offer for the DS XL.

[Greyroofoo]

The L button just broke on my DS, now I have to decided between buying a new one or just waiting for this.