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Nintendo 3DS Announced: New 3D handheld (no glasses!), reveal @ E3, out by March 2011
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rollingstart
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worst case they could always have a "powered" stylus by having it charge inside the slot you store it...or something like that.
I'm just hoping that whatever they do they will have an alternative at release. I've been using a longer hori stylus for years now and was actually considering picking up one of those DS XL stylus if they were sold alone. It helps both make it more comfortable and keep my hand away from the screen.
I'm just hoping that whatever they do they will have an alternative at release. I've been using a longer hori stylus for years now and was actually considering picking up one of those DS XL stylus if they were sold alone. It helps both make it more comfortable and keep my hand away from the screen.
Guys, I highly doubt 3D is all there is to this thing. Nintendo's not going to play it so casually. They need to continue innovating in each space in order to keep competition from usurping their position. This might be a bit less tense due to Sony continuously shooting itself in the foot, but it's still a philosophy that has served Nintendo well.
OK so I have a new design of my own.
I want to say first that the other edits I did before were not my creation. I took HAL's image and just edited it to my liking. This new image in my own creation. Its not great but whatever.
Here are the 3 versions. All very similar and based on the DSi.
- Larger screens
- Dual analog sticks
- Dual cameras
Basic layout with analog and digital pad lined up.
Moved the analog sticks in a little to get them out of the way.
I switched the D-pad and analog sticks because some people asked for that.
I think this looks stupid and impossible to use the D-pad, but at least it give people a visual.
P.S. Yes I know there is a graphical glitch on the select button.
I want to say first that the other edits I did before were not my creation. I took HAL's image and just edited it to my liking. This new image in my own creation. Its not great but whatever.
Here are the 3 versions. All very similar and based on the DSi.
- Larger screens
- Dual analog sticks
- Dual cameras
Basic layout with analog and digital pad lined up.
Moved the analog sticks in a little to get them out of the way.
I switched the D-pad and analog sticks because some people asked for that.
I think this looks stupid and impossible to use the D-pad, but at least it give people a visual.
P.S. Yes I know there is a graphical glitch on the select button.
curls
Wake up Sheeple, your boring insistence that Obama is not a lizardman from Atlantis is wearing on my patience ð¤
Majine said:If its going to look like the original DS, then HECK YES I DO CARE.
And it won't sell, especially in this day and age with iPads and multitouch phones around.
samusx said:
Get rid of the sticks and led's. I do not know why you need 2 cameras looking at you!
DeaconKnowledge
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These mockups are getting way too complex now.
Chittagong
Gold Member
jay said:
How's that? It basically took everything good from PS2 and refined it
- Better 3D graphics and physics
- Better tower shape design
- Higher definition movies
- Refined DualShock controller with tilt sensor
- Better, integrated PSN functionality
I can accept that PS2 is a "super PS1", but in my mind PS3 is much closer conceptually to PS2 - given the movie functionality and PSN on both platforms.
I'm trying to think really hard what the "paradigm shifting innovation" from PS2 to PS3 would be, an the only thing is the accelerometer in the controller.
EmCeeGramr
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So... Zelda 3DS. Top-down, or behind the back?
- ENABLING HOLOGRAPHIC MEDIA BACKWARDS COMPATIBILITY WITH DUAL-USE MEDIA CARD CONNECTOR (Nintendo/ InPhase; January 2009)
- DUAL-USE MEDIA CARD CONNECTOR FOR BACKWARDS COMPATIBLE HOLOGRAPHIC MEDIA CARD (Nintendo/ InPhase; January 2009)
- MINIATURE SINGLE ACTUATOR SCANNER FOR ANGLE MULTIPLEXING WITH CIRCULARIZING AND PITCH CORRECTION CAPABILITY (Nintendo/ InPhase; August 2008)
- NON-FT PLANE ANGULAR FILTERS (Nintendo/ InPhase; October 2008)
- MAGNETIC FIELD POSITION FEEDBACK FOR HOLOGRAPHIC STORAGE SCANNER (Nintendo/ InPhase; July 2009)
- SHIFT TOLERANT LENS OPTIMIZED FOR PHASE CONJUGATING HOLOGRAPHIC SYSTEMS (Nintendo/ InPhase; February 2008)
- MINIATURE FLEXURE BASED SCANNERS FOR ANGLE MULTIPLEXING (Nintendo/ InPhase; December 2008)
Chittagong
Gold Member
samusx said:
I think this is it. They might go with a glossy black to make it look like a sandwich iPod touch, but overall - I think (and hope) this is the layout.
curls said:
I'm not saying it doesn't. What I'm saying is, it would be odd for Nintendo to bring out this machine looking altogether different from the DSi. The DS Phat was a quick design they threw together to take on Sony. This time, they're the early movers. I'm going to assume that they have a very clean and friendly core design but will fiddle with layout and some small details all the way up till launch.
EDIT: And Apple's not a competitor until they're competing with the same software. Currently, they aren't. Especially not at the price points handheld titles command.
rollingstart
Banned
DeaconKnowledge said:
have you ever seen mockups before? they're either overly stylish or impractical, but fun to see either way. If I could draw I'd try one.
there are still some things that are a bit odd considering the current DS. Like, a lot of these have he camera on the top of the upper screen, but you'd need it/them in the middle if you wanted to use them in book or regular "mode".
and analog sticks are another problem. people hate on the PSP nub but it's not like there are many ways to do a capable analog stick on a handheld and it is even more difficult if you have a clamshell design. I think the tapwave zodiac has the best portable analog solution but it still can't touch real analog sticks.
â Narayan
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I like this a lot, but I would exchange the positions of the d-pad and analog "stick" on the left side.samusx said:
Also, I think it would be great if the analog "stick" was designed among the lines of the one featured in the Sega Saturn 3D control pad, but I think that is what you're going for anyway.
Grampa Simpson
Banned
I like. On the next one can you put the cameras 2.5 inches apart for better stereo separation.HAL_Laboratory said:Mockup update:
Added 2 small speakers at bottom of unit to produce 3D sound (optional feature that would require programming, like rumble), changed color, adjusted overall layout, added new hinge and strap.
MikeE21286
Member
Haunted said:
oh man yeah, that may be the worst fake mock-up I've ever seen.
ShockingAlberto
Member
The best part of this lie is how easily researchable it is.curls said:
abstract alien
Member
As brain_stew brought up, it would be awesome for the 3ds to have the ability to take 3D pictures and videos. It would pretty much be the only thing on the mass market level that I know of with the ability, and probably the most popular if there is something else. He also pointed out that it would be cheap considering the 3D tech is already there, and the only other component needed would be an extra camera lense, which is cheap.curls said:
abstract alien said:
But didn't brain_stew want the cameras on the exterior of the 3DS? I thought he wanted it primarily for taking pictures of things around the user, not the user him or herself. So unless the two lenses on the interior are for somehow altering the angle of the 3D to keep the image 3D at all times while the user plays, I don't see the need for two.
DeusTrinitas
Banned
abstract alien said:
The ability to take 3D pictures and videos would be a selling point for certain. As for whether or not the 3DS will have the ability to do that on a launch-date unit straight out of the box, I have my doubts.
kitchenmotors
Banned
curls said:
:lol :lol :lol
Not quite, the DS was a huge success way before the lite was released.
Nintendogs and Mario Kart played a huge role in the DS' early success.
abstract alien
Member
Yeah, he spoke about them facing outward when he brought up the idea. It didn't seem as if Curls was around this thread when we were discussing that since he asked why there was a need for two cameras though, so I was just getting him up to speed. If the feature is included, hopefully they are facing outward.Vinci said:
Like the hat?
Banned
My theories (too unartistic to draw it out)
I see it being very close to the DSi in terms of looks, only with the top screen lowered a bit, the bottom screen raised a bit (both closer to the hinging point, so when the system is open, the gap between screens is approx 1/4 inch). The resolution of each screen raised. Only the top screen is 3D, only the bottom screen is touch sensitive. Screens 3.5" diagonal, 16x9. Glass screens like the iphone, instead of plastic. Touch screen like the balance board kind of, with each of the four corners having pressure sensors, so by using the amount of pressure on each of the four points, the system calculates where you are pressing, either with a stylus or with your finger. The bonus of this over a capacitive or resistive touchscreen is that it can detect how hard you are pushing, not just where you are pushing. Both screens matte, to reduce glare.
Camera and microphone moved from the hinge area to above the top screen. Two cameras inside and out, at 1 megapixel resolution (4 cameras total, for 3d pictures)
Analog nub/stick/thing and d-pad on the left side, a/b/x/y buttons on the right. Power switch is a button on the left, start and select on the right, just like the DSi. Volume rocker also like the DSi. For the analog and d-pad, the analog will be closer to the hinge, the d-pad will be lowered a bit from where it is on the DSi. L and R buttons in the same spots, SD card slot and Game card slot in the same spots. Game cards are slightly different than DS/DSi cards, so the cards won't fit into a DS/DSi, but the DS/DSi cards will fit into the 3DS
i think it sounds pretty down to earth, except for maybe that touchscreen idea.
I see it being very close to the DSi in terms of looks, only with the top screen lowered a bit, the bottom screen raised a bit (both closer to the hinging point, so when the system is open, the gap between screens is approx 1/4 inch). The resolution of each screen raised. Only the top screen is 3D, only the bottom screen is touch sensitive. Screens 3.5" diagonal, 16x9. Glass screens like the iphone, instead of plastic. Touch screen like the balance board kind of, with each of the four corners having pressure sensors, so by using the amount of pressure on each of the four points, the system calculates where you are pressing, either with a stylus or with your finger. The bonus of this over a capacitive or resistive touchscreen is that it can detect how hard you are pushing, not just where you are pushing. Both screens matte, to reduce glare.
Camera and microphone moved from the hinge area to above the top screen. Two cameras inside and out, at 1 megapixel resolution (4 cameras total, for 3d pictures)
Analog nub/stick/thing and d-pad on the left side, a/b/x/y buttons on the right. Power switch is a button on the left, start and select on the right, just like the DSi. Volume rocker also like the DSi. For the analog and d-pad, the analog will be closer to the hinge, the d-pad will be lowered a bit from where it is on the DSi. L and R buttons in the same spots, SD card slot and Game card slot in the same spots. Game cards are slightly different than DS/DSi cards, so the cards won't fit into a DS/DSi, but the DS/DSi cards will fit into the 3DS
i think it sounds pretty down to earth, except for maybe that touchscreen idea.
poppabk
Cheeks Spread for Digital Only Future
Would there be a way to have the camera's on the lower screen portion? If you had a 360 hinge, you could rotate the two screens so they would be back to back - instant 3D camera (and hinge breakage out the ying yang). I don't know if it it is feasible given how the cameras are currently utilized.Vinci said:
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