Nintendo 3DS To Be Launched Next Year

September 29th, 2010 - 7:33 pm ICT by GD  

By Ranjan Bhaduri
nintendo-3ds2_1727354cSep 29, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The much awaited Nintendo 3DS hand-held console a device that will enable the players to see 3D images without using special 3D glasses is going to be launched in Japan on February next year. The device will be sold in the country for approximately 189. However, the shipping date of the device in USA or Europe is not yet known. However, the company said that it will be released in other countries months after its launch in Japan. It is likely that Nintendo may opt for a different pricing in the European market for the device. The gaming console will be launched in two attractive hues- Aqua Blue and Cosmos Black as it has been reported. The company will sell the product with 2GB memory card, 6AR cards and recharging cradle.

The Nintendo 3DS has two screens a touch screen and another 3D screen. There is a 3D depth slider, analogue pad and a gyro sensor. Two cameras also come bundled with the device using which the users can take 3D pictures. The deice was unwrapped for the first time at the E3 this year which took place at Los Angeles. While Nintendo will launch a number of games meant for the device the third party developers will also come up with some other games.

The Nintendo 3DS will miss the holiday sales period that begins at the end of each year. It will have to compete with rivals Sony And Microsoft as they are coming with their own motion sensor based gaming. The device is likely to revive the interest in Nintendo gaming consoles.

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