Nintendo 3DS – Aqua Blue
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Technical Details
- Nintendo 3DS offers a new way to play, 3D without the need for special glasses. The 3D Depth Slider lets your determine how much 3D you want to see.
- Play 3D games and take 3D pictures with Nintendo 3DS. One inner camera and two outer cameras. Resolutions are 640 x 480 for each camera. Lens are single focus and uses the CMOS capture element.
- Connect to a deeper wireless experience with SpotPass and StreetPass, giving you more exclusive content and connecting you with other Nintendo 3DS users
- Complete with an adjustable stylus, 6 AR cards, and fun built-in software such as Face Raiders, Nintendo 3DS Sound, and the Mii Maker application
- Use Parental Controls to restrict 3D mode for children 6 and under
Product Description
Nintendo 3DS – Aqua Blue
Modern handheld gaming has long been dominated by Nintendo and Sony. Each hardware manufacturer has multiple viable offerings derived either directly, or evolving from the respective DS and PlayStation Portable product lines. All of these devices are impressive multifunctional devices, with designs meant to encourage gameplay on the go, integration with the Internet, backwards compatibility to previous games, and so on, but each goes about this in different ways. Taking a few minutes to examine the main features, and getting more familiar with available options, accessories and possible limitations of each handheld is the optimal way to determine which is the best choice for a player.
Handheld Console Choices
Nintendo 3DS View larger | Nintendo DSi/DSi XL View larger | PSP View larger | PSPgo View larger | PlayStation Vita View larger | |
| Suggested Retail Price (prices may vary) | 9.99 | 9.99/9.99 | 9.99 | 9.99 | 9.99 – 9.99 (February 2012) |
| Display | Dual screen: upper – 3.53″ LCD, lower – 3.02″ LCD touch screen | Dual screen, backlit, 3.25″/4.2″, LCD with 256 x 192 resolution | 4.3″ full transparent | 3.8″ full transparent | 5″ OLED multi-touch screen |
| Internal Usable Memory | 64 MB | NA | 64 MB | 16 GB | TBD |
| External Media Storage | SD memory card | SD memory card | Sony Memory Stick Duo | Memory stick micro | New proprietary “NVG” flash cards |
| Size | 5.3″ (l) x 2.9″ (w) x 0.8″ (h) | 5.4″ (w) x 2.9″ (l) x 0.74″ (h) / 6.3″ (w) x 3.6″ (l) x 0.84″ (h) | 6.7 (w) x 2.7″ (w) x 0.7″ (h) | 5.0 (w) x 2.71″ (h) x 0.65″ (d) | 7.2 (l) x 3.3″ (w) x 0.73″ (d) |
| Weight | 8 oz. | 7.5/11.1 oz. | 6.7 oz. | 5.5 oz. | TBD |
| Colors | Aqua Blue, Flaming Red, Cosmo Black | 7.5 oz. | Piano black (other colors via bundles) | Piano black, Pearl white | Black (other colors to follow) |
| Backwards Compatibility | Plays most DS and DSi games | Plays all DS games | Plays all PSP games in UMD format, or available via download; also plays downloadable PS1 games for PSP | Plays all PSP games available via download and PS1 games for PSP | Plays all PSP games available via download and PS1 games for PSP |
| Wireless Communications | Supports local Nintendo wireless connectivity between devices and IEEE802.11 b/g Wi-Fi connectivity | Supports local Nintendo wireless connectivity between devices and IEEE802.11 b/g Wi-Fi connectivity | Local ad hoc connectivity between PSP devices and infrastructure Wi-Fi connection options | Local ad hoc connectivity between PSP devices and infrastructure Wi-Fi connection options | 3G support in one or two hardware releases; standard ad hoc connectivity between devices and infrastructure Wi-Fi connection options in both |
| Online Media Portal | Nintendo eShop | Nintendo DSi Shop | PlayStation Network | PlayStation Network | PlayStation Network |
| Streaming Video | Netflix* | No | PSN movie rentals, and other video content | PSN movie rentals, and other video content | PSN movie rentals, and other video content |
| Internet Browser | Built-in | Built-in | Built-in | Built-in | Built-in |
| Console Integration | Yes, with Wii | Yes, with Wii | Yes, with PS3 | Yes, with PS3 | Yes, with PS3 |
| Game Media | Game card and digital download | Game card and digital download | UMD disc and digital download | Digital download | Digital download, alternate media TBD |
| Online Multiplayer | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Local Wireless Multiplayer | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Estimated Battery Life | 3-8 hrs | 3-14 hrs | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours | TBD |
| Input Method | Touch screen, face and shoulder buttons, circle pad, motion/gyro sensor | Touch screen, face and shoulder buttons | Analog stick, D-pad, face buttons and shoulder buttons | Analog stick, D-pad, face buttons and shoulder buttons | Front and rear touch inputs, 2 analog sticks, D-pad, face buttons and shoulder buttons |
| Digital Camera(s) | 3 (0.3 megapixels); 3D capabilities | 2 (0.3 megapixels) | No | No | 2 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Graphic Quality | Top adjustable 3D screen – 800 x 240 resolution; lower screen – 320 x 240 resolution | 256 x 192 resolution | 480 x 272 resolution (16:9 aspect ratio) | 480 x 272 resolution (16:9 aspect ratio) | 960 x 544 resolution (16:9 aspect ratio) |
| General Game Price Range | Standard: .99 – .99 Downloads: .99 – .99 | Standard: .99 – .99 Downloads: .99 – .99 | Standard: .99 – .99 Downloads: .99 – .99 | Standard: .99 – .99 Downloads: .99 – .99 | Standard: .99 – .99 Downloads: .99 – .99 |
Online Play and Functionality
The wireless revolution in personal electronics has made online functionality and connectivity to the Internet a huge focus in handheld gaming. Every handheld console has an online arena that has either been built specifically for it, or that has been adapted to suit the needs of online players. By utilizing these portals players can greatly expand their chosen platform’s potential, maximize gaming fun and increase the overall entertainment value of their devices.
The Nintendo eShop is your one-stop shop for exciting downloadable games, videos, applications, and so much more. Discover all-new 3D software, plus legendary titles from gaming past remastered in 3D. Revisit with classic portable “Virtual Console” games starring Mario, Link, many other faces from the Nintendo catalog of games. Gain access to hundreds of previously released DSiWare games, applications and much more. Browsing the Nintendo eShop is incredibly easy, and fun. Find any title in seconds, then view screenshots, game info, and even video to help you make your purchase. You’ll even find details and 3D video of Nintendo 3DS games available at retail stores. All games are able to be saved in your own custom wishlist so you can always remember the titles you want to get.
DSiWare through the DSi Shop is a service that allows DSi players to download games and applications directly to their handheld console in exchange for DSi Points purchased through a local retailer. Experience new and innovative gameplay, fresh takes on the classics-and much more. Just shop, download, and enjoy. Visiting the DSi Shop is easy, just establish wireless broadband connection, click on the Nintendo DSi Shop icon from your menu screen and browse the shop and use Nintendo DSi Points. Games and applications can be saved to SD cards (sold separately).
PlayStation Network is an all access pass not only to a world of gaming, but also one of entertainment at-large. The service is 100% free, only requiring a PlayStation handheld (or a PS3) and a broadband connection to the Internet Once you are in visit the PlayStation Store where users can download games, first run and classic movies, previews, DLC add-ons for games, game demos, music and original PlayStation oriented streaming video content. Purchases can be made using a credit card or a PlayStation Network Card purchased offline. Content can be stored on external media or within the hard drive of the PSPgo.
* Existing Netflix unlimited membership account required.
| 1,054 of 1,211 people found the following review helpful  Good System but Games are Coming Slowly, By Kevin “Im_Juice_Lee” (Florida, USA) – See all my reviews = Fun:  This review is from: Nintendo 3DS – Cosmo Black (Video Game) UPDATE: This system had slow start, but now with a good game lineup on the horizon (Mario Kart, Paper Mario, Star Fox, Luigi’s Mansion, Super Mario Land, Kid Icarus, and a few more), the release of several features such as the virtual store and Netflix, and most importantly, the big price cut, I have decided to bump this review up to a 4 star (originally 3). When the console first launched, it was tough to justify spending 0 on it, but now it is quite competitive at 0. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1. 3DS launched with very few games, and now a few good ones like Ocarina of Time have come out. E3 announced many good games which we’ll see soon. The current lineup is still pretty lackluster and many of the upcoming games are remakes of older ones, but at least it’s a step in the right direction. This is currently the biggest con of the system that has everyone online asking “WHERE ARE THE GAMES?”. Nintendo has been slow even with their 1st party games which was also frustrating. Hopefully, we’ll see some 3rd party developers make some good and new content as they did on the DS. Conclusion: DS was one of my favorite systems with great 3rd party developer support. Hopefully, the 3DS will see the same kind of success and get great games from developers other than Nintendo. I love my 3DS and know it will be an awesome system in the future when more people buy it and better games come out. Thankfully, there are many good games coming in the near future. Combined with the lower price, all we have left is the lingering bad battery life. You know Nintendo is going to release a new 3DS with better battery life and probably slimmer sometime in the future (think GBA Advance to SP / DS to DS Lite). My honest advice: WAIT FOR THAT! I remember I really wanted the original DS (the original “phat” one), but eventually I bought the DS Lite when it came out. I paid less and got a way better system. Every company releases a new model of their system – Nintendo usually does it 16-24 months after the original release, which would probably… 186 of 215 people found the following review helpful If you are prone to headaches – limit 3D viewing time but it sure is FUN!, By = Fun: This review is from: Nintendo 3DS – Aqua Blue (Video Game) I’ve been a huge Nintendo fan since the GBA. So it stands to reason I’d get the 3DS. There are many good things about this system that make it an excellent purchase (perhaps not a “must buy” but a great purchase nonetheless!): - Graphics are sharp, crisp, colors pop and overall it is ultra pleasing to the eye There are many other benefits to this system and my fellow reviewer’s have covered most of them. I myself use the unit to play games – I typically don’t take photo’s or surf the web or do various other sort of extra things. Sleep mode would be a good example – where you can put your 3DS in sleep mode and it does various things. If you are interested in those then check out the excellent video reviews posted. However I have a caveat for anyone that suffers from migraine’s or headaches. I played for an hour and a half in 3D last night and I had a massive migraine this morning. I felt the beginnings of a headache last night but I didn’t expect to be hit with the whole light sensitive, nausea and vomiting, misery of this morning. So I searched the net to find out if that was a potential issue and sure enough it is. Does that mean I won’t play my 3DS? Heck no but I’ve found some hints and helps I’m going to list here so anyone who is like me can make a informed purchase choice: - Really work the slider to find the exact sweet spot – you will know when it is not because it is blurry. If you find yourself seeing blurry for any length of time (several minutes) then turn the 3D off for a while to rest your eyes I’m not negging on the system – because I am sure this effect of headaches will probably only affect a small percentage of the population. However when you are one of those few and realize your beloved new unit actually causes pain and misery – well you want to be sure that you do what you can to make sure others’ don’t suffer needlessly. Overall I am most impressed by this unit. I think it is a fantastic step for Nintendo who continue to break new ground with their products, and I can recommend it to adults and older children. I don’t use the camera so I cannot comment on that. Of course the battery life is less – which is a bummer but much has been made of it already. I will update my review if I learn more on the headache issue and how to combat it or any further tips in that direction. The reason for the 4 stars is because I wish more had been made of the potential headache issue by Nintendo – I don’t recall reading much research and, for those of us who are prone to this sort of thing, it would have been nicer to see this tested more thoroughly or if they did test it to release the results. 433 of 519 people found the following review helpful If You Have Ever Liked Anything Nintendo Has Ever Done, You Will Love the Nintendo 3DS, By Objective Dave (Sydney, Australia) – See all my reviews = Fun: This review is from: Nintendo 3DS – Cosmo Black (Video Game) Customer Video Review Length:: 9:36 Mins This is a run-down of all the most notable features in the Nintendo 3DS and how they stack up. I was probably too harsh on the StreetPass functionality as the technology itself is fantastic, but I am worried how well the feature will work in places that don’t have high population densities. Still, a great system overall. Hopefully this video helps you decide if it’s the type of device you want to own. I do point out many criticisms of the system, but listen carefully for the many slices of praise. The criticism simply feels like it dominates because I have to justify it more than the praise, but I do think the 3DS is a great device. - David Turnbull |
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