Nintendo 3DS Launch Overview
The Escapist takes a look at the 3DS and several launch titles.
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The Escapist takes a look at the 3DS and several launch titles.
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The Escapist Presents: Nintendo 3DS Launch Overview
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This video pretty much sums it up. The launch line up wasn't exactly spectacular, but a lot of the games over the horizon hold a lot of promise. I'd rather they take the time to get the games right than them having rushed to release them in time for launch.
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I'd actually quite like the 3DS, if only to replace my old, clunky original DS that's become very dog-eared over the years. And i'd like the use of an analogue stick thing.
The only thing that bugs me is according to several reviews about the launch titles for the 3DS, most appear to be highly negative. Typical shovelware for release.
Maybe i should wait for Zelda and Mario to inevitably...
*Puts glasses on*
...Pop Up.
YYYEEEEAAAAAAHHHH.
Meme aside, great overview! It felt objective and informational.
Edit: Can old DS titles make use of the analogue stick, or is that only for new 3DS games?
I'd actually quite like the 3DS, if only to replace my old, clunky original DS that's become very dog-eared over the years. And i'd like the use of an analogue stick thing.
The only thing that bugs me is according to several reviews about the launch titles for the 3DS, most appear to be highly negative. Typical shovelware for release.
Maybe i should wait for Zelda and Mario to inevitably...
*Puts glasses on*
...Pop Up.
YYYEEEEAAAAAAHHHH.
Meme aside, great overview! It felt objective and informational.
Edit: Can old DS titles make use of the analogue stick, or is that only for new 3DS games?
Zelda's out in just over 2 months. It's not like it's gonna get any cheaper.
It's a pity they never did Pilotwings or Ghost Recon. Those two are brilliant. Samurai Warriors is decent too.
Kinda seems weird how everywhere else mentioned that Ridge Racer was one of the best for the 3D.
Wouldn't call anything shovelware tho. Calling these shovelware must make other launch titles like Halo and Perfect Dark 0 shovelware also XD
It's a pity they never did Pilotwings or Ghost Recon. Those two are brilliant. Samurai Warriors is decent too.
Kinda seems weird how everywhere else mentioned that Ridge Racer was one of the best for the 3D.
Wouldn't call anything shovelware tho. Calling these shovelware must make other launch titles like Halo and Perfect Dark 0 shovelware also XD
I demo'd a 3DS yesterday, and while it was a neat piece of hardware, I'd certainly echo the comment that the 3D can be quite unforgiving about moving the position of the unit or your head even a little- which makes one wonder how much use the gyroscope sensor is actually going to get.
A few other questions I have remain unanswered, though:
1) I had heard that early versions of Lego Star Wars on the 3DS had problems maintaining frame rate with the 3D effect turned on; was that problem optimized out for the final version?
2) Any word on the 3DS equivalent of DSiWare?
3) Word was that the 3DS was going to have 3D movies on offer, and apparently Netflix will have a version of their software for the 3DS (though apparently only for 2D movies, at least to start.) Any word on either of these features? It's a lot easier to contemplate buying the 3DS as a multipurpose entertainment device than only as a game system.
4) Speaking of which, does it, like the DSi, play music, but only in M4A rather than the MP3 format most everyone continues to use?
A few other questions I have remain unanswered, though:
1) I had heard that early versions of Lego Star Wars on the 3DS had problems maintaining frame rate with the 3D effect turned on; was that problem optimized out for the final version?
2) Any word on the 3DS equivalent of DSiWare?
3) Word was that the 3DS was going to have 3D movies on offer, and apparently Netflix will have a version of their software for the 3DS (though apparently only for 2D movies, at least to start.) Any word on either of these features? It's a lot easier to contemplate buying the 3DS as a multipurpose entertainment device than only as a game system.
4) Speaking of which, does it, like the DSi, play music, but only in M4A rather than the MP3 format most everyone continues to use?
I'd love to try it out, though most likely wouldn't buy it, unless the 3D stuff was extremely amazing. I'm just not into handheld gaming, though that may be because I've never even tried it out besides playing Angry Birds a few times on my friends Iphone.
A nice review.
A nice review.
An update is scheduled for late May [http://www.computerandvideogames.com/291739/news/3ds-eshop-coming-late-may-adds-3d-classics-virtual-console/].Callate said:
Apparently, this update will also be in late May [http://www.gizmag.com/nintendo-3ds-will-stream-movies-from-netflix/18070/].
It plays both MP3 and ACC (ie .m4a, .mp4 or .3gp) files.
I'll try and answer.Callate said:
1.) It does seem to have been fixed. I got the chance to play it for a few mins and didn't notice anything then.
2.) I believe Nintendo announced some sort of DSiWare. I recall somebody saying to hold onto the stuff you have as they may be able to transfer.
3.) Nintendo announced that they'll be using Sky Sports, Netfix, Shaun the Sheep etc but again it'll come as some sort of update. Rumour has it from some of the top brass that hey have green lighted the One Piece/Toriko special to be released once it's run in the cinemas is over. Whether or not we'll get it west remains to be seen.
4.)I dunno the file type but I've had no problems putting stuff over from my Ipod onto it using the SD card. It plays MP3 files no bother. Also uses a nifty looking Starfox background.
One thing I am curious about is how wearing glasses affects the 3D aspect, i.e. do you have to be more precise with your view perspective to maintain the 3D effect.
How much do people move their consoles? I mean, I've previewed one, and it didn't make much difference really.
I'll say this though, as a vehement critic of 3D films and all of this fuss, the 3DS blew me the fuck away. It's an incredible bit of kit, not just "neat". Street Fighter is going to be awesome, and so will some of the upcoming titles. Shame I can't afford one though
I'll say this though, as a vehement critic of 3D films and all of this fuss, the 3DS blew me the fuck away. It's an incredible bit of kit, not just "neat". Street Fighter is going to be awesome, and so will some of the upcoming titles. Shame I can't afford one though
Playing Pokemon with the analogue stick now ^.^Gralian said:
Yeah, on top of which you get your old games from DSiWare, if you owned a DSi.Callate said:
I put some mp3s on it earlier, which play fine (i.e. no more irritating convertingCallate said:
)Hope this helps. Ps great review!
I have to say I see two reasons to purchase a 3DS right at this point in time.
1) You REALLY love Nintendo, and gobble up every thing they put out,
or
2) You never bought a DS and wanted to play DS games, but were waiting for the 3DS so you could play newer games too.
Personally I bought one because of #2.
1) You REALLY love Nintendo, and gobble up every thing they put out,
or
2) You never bought a DS and wanted to play DS games, but were waiting for the 3DS so you could play newer games too.
Personally I bought one because of #2.
whats the track you have playing in the background here? Sounds like a wolfgang gartner i've never heard.
There is Number 3, the reason I'm getting it:Braedan said:
3. There are several games that I will be getting in the near future and there's no reason I shouldn't get one at launch in anticipation.
Pretty much the same reason here as well. However my DS is nearly four years old here and the top screen is starting to flicker. I have to move the hinge around to get it to work, but I figured I might as well get a 3DS instead of repair/replace my DS.Braedan said:
To the video: Yeah, I didn't think a lot of the launch titles for the 3DS were that good either. The only one I can think of getting is the "Lego Star Wars" one but...Eh, I just don't see how that game is different from the other "Lego" games. I'm looking forward to Zelda 64 more. When is that Zelda 64 remake coming out for the 3DS?
Perhaps. I wear pretty strong glasses, and I had to turn the slider down to about halfway in order to make the 3D acceptable - with the slider all the way up, I was getting sick. The 3d should work for you no matter what - by which I mean you'll see 3d images - but you will likely need to tinker with it a bit to get it to a spot that is comfortable for you. What that spot is differs from person to person.millertime059 said:
@Tiswas - Two different people (myself and Greg Tito) both played Ridge Racer and it made both of us woozy. The 3d effect is very nice when you've got it in place, but it's very easy to lose that sweet spot, making everything blurry.
I've got a 3DS and Ridge Racer - Ridge Racer's sweet spot for the 3D is sometimes hard to keep on track, but I play it on the train, standing and most often can keep myself in the sweet spot without much trouble. It's never made me nauseous, and I feel it's an excellent use of the 3D. Just saying.
