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.

The DSi XL is the second hardware release in Nintendo’s DSi product line and is a high-powered handheld video game system with an two extra large, 4.2-inch diagonal viewing angle screens that are 93% larger than those of the DS Lite. Not only does it possess all the features of the standard DSi, it is backwards compatible to all game cards designed for the DS, DS Lite and DSi, allows for access to downloadable DSiWare games and applications through the Nintendo DSi Shop and comes bundled with three DSiWare titles.

The DSi XL features touch screen control via the included full size, easy to hold stylus, the ability to snap, edit and share photos with friends using the two built-in digital cameras, music playback with Nintendo DSi Sound and Internet browsing with the built-in Nintendo DSi browser. From playing games to just playing around, the DSi XL does it all.

The DSi XL’s suggested retail price of $189.99 puts it at about the same price point as the Wii and the Xbox 360. However, for a limited time, you can get your DSi XL absolutely free, just by registering here.