The astonishing 3D effect and great Augmented Reality games
Slightly clunky design and poor battery life
Now for the important part of the review – the bit where we tell you in no uncertain terms if the 3DS is really worth the £200+ that retailers are currently asking for it.The short answer is yes. Although the 3DS is far from perfect – we find the exter...
The Nintendo 3DS' 3D capability is its headline feature, but really it's just the icing on the cake. This feature-packed little console offers tonnes of fun, even if its battery life is slightly pants....
Bigger screen looks great, 3D sweet spot much larger, Comfortable curved design
Build feels a bit cheap, Heft makes it cumbersome, Bland styling
The 3DS XL is a portable gaming professional with much to recommend about it, a whopping great screen and a decent raft of games being high among them. While smartphones reign the masses, the 3DS has proven there is still a market for dedicated gaming han...
Abstract: In June of last year at the E3 Expo in Tokyo, Nintendo announced the new branch of its DS handheld game consoles, the 3DS. It was one of the biggest stories at E3 last year. After what has seemed like a very long wait, it’s finally here. But is it any ...
Abstract: Modern 3-D gaming has been around for a while, but it’s far from mainstream. That changes with the launch of Nintendo 3DS, a portable game platform that promises stereoscopic effects without the need for those bulky, ugly glasses.The system’s naked eye...
At the end of the day the Nintendo 3DS greatly impressed us with its sleek interface, beautiful 3D, augmented reality and a range of additional features. The 3D effect itself won’t have a major effect on most titles’ gameplay, but it truly adds to thei...
Abstract: A time-tested game system design coupled with innovative, convincing 3D technology, makes the Nintendo 3DS a force to be reckoned with. It's not only the most advanced Nintendo DS yet, but a solid first in a new generation of handheld game systems...
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Published: 2011-03-18, Author: Jeff , review by: asia.cnet.com
Impressive 3D gaming experience sans special glasses; shoots and displays 3D photographs with its dual back-facing cameras; front-facing camera; preinstalled with a bevy of software and StreetPass and SpotPass services; comes with a drop and charge dock; eShop, including GBA Virtual Console, Internet browsing functionality, DSiWare transferring, and Netflix support, is coming in May.
Launch lineup is lackluster; disappointing low-resolution lenses provide grainy photos; 3D effect can cause headaches for some; "snap out" due to sensitive viewing angles and games that encourage movement; very short battery life; most Internet functionality isn't activated at launch; expensive; may not provide enough value and functionality for those looking for an all-in-one device.
Though it's a bit pricey, the Nintendo 3DS successfully offers a glasses-less 3D experience that needs to be seen to be believed. A weaker-than-usual launch lineup and some inactivated online features dampen its launch, but the future certainly looks ...
Abstract: First unveiled at E3 2010, the Nintendo 3Ds is a handheld gaming console that enables you to enjoy stereoscopic 3D graphics without the need for either active-shutter glasses or anaglyph 3D glasses. When we received a review unit last month, we wasted no ...
