The world of 3D electronics is breathless with excitement over the upcoming Nintendo 3DS — a portable 3D gaming system that requires no glasses and promises simplicity and elegance for gamers looking for a 3D gaming experience. With the release of the first prototypes at E3 2010, there can be no remaining doubt that the era of quality, effective 3D gaming has finally arrived.
How Are They Doing It?
There are a number of 3D-without-glasses technologies currently available, but at the moment Nintendo is closely guarding their 3D secrets. However, the fact that the depth of the 3D effect can be adjusted using the slider button suggests that some sort of light diffusion is happening directly in the console.
Other New and Improved Features
In addition to the implementation of 3D technology, there are several other advances that will be featured in the new Nintendo 3DS:
- Leveled-Up Wi-Fi – 802.11n. The 3DS will spotlight an improved Wi-Fi system-to-system design that will allow the transmission of data for games that you are not even currently playing to other 3DS devices in the area — an awesome quality for collecting Pokemons, and similar game elements.
- Accelerometer. According to several mainstream Japanese news sources, the 3DS will include an accelerometer — also known as a “tilt sensor.” This technology is used in the Apple iPhone and iPad to sense screen direction.
- Three cameras. Two facing out for 3D picture-taking; one facing inward toward the user.
- Much faster processor for higher-quality graphics.
- 3D control stick, better battery life.
Look for the new Nintendo 3DS to debut in Japan in time for the 2010 holiday season, followed by a U.S. launch in March 2011.