[update: added more pics]
Well, the 3DS has been revealed. The FCC leaked board turned out to be real, as the top screen is wider than the bottom and the system does have a control nub like the PSPs. One trailer of actual gameplay was shown for a new Kid Icarus game called Kid Icarus Uprising. The graphics are essentially GCN/Wii graphics, looking very complex and well-shaded. Here are are couple early product shots and a fact sheet, I’ll try to get a hold of Kid Icarus footage for you too:
3DS facts from E3:
- Top screen wider than bottom at 3.5″ diagonal
- Top screen is 3D (not touch) and bottom screen is touch (not 3D)
- There is a Slide Pad for 3D navigation like on PSPs, but it is 2-3 times larger
- There is an analog slider on the right side of the top screen to adjust the 3D effect
- There is a Home button at the bottom of the console along with the start and select buttons
- The graphics are certainly better than PSP, comparable to GCN and Wii
- There are two cameras on the back of the system that are used to take 3D photographs
- There is one camera on the inside of the system which is not 3D
- The system will be able to play Hollywood 3D movies, some of which are demoed on the showfloor at E3
- The system will have something called “Tag Mode” wherein whenever the system is closed it is able to check for updates and DLC for any game you’ve played and download it in the background
- Tons of AAA 3rd-party games are already in development including: Kindgom Hearts, Professor Layton, Super Street Fighter IV, Ninja Gaiden, Resident Evil, Ridge Racer, Saints Row, DJ Hero, Nintendogs + Cats, Metal Gear Solid, Dead or Alive, Samurai Warriors, Madden and Assassin’s Creed.
