Hardware How much do you think .3ds will take?

[Beats]

With the KH picture, is that a cut-scene or gameplay? It really is beautiful.

 

[Justin121994]

I prefer Cart-based media

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[phoenixclaws]

With the KH picture, is that a cut-scene or gameplay? It really is beautiful.

The screenshots of KH 3DS kinda remind me of the Kingdom Hearts from the PS2.

 

[Alex221]

uuh some of you people are wrong some games can take up to 2GB read this
Size (when closed):Approximately 5.3 inches wide, 2.9 inches long, 0.8 inches tall.

Weight:Approximately 8 ounces.

Look:Final design is TBA.

Top Screen:3.53-inch widescreen LCD display, enabling 3D view without the need for special glasses; with 800x240 pixel resolution (400 pixels are allocated for each eye to enable 3D viewing).

Touch Screen:3.02-inch LCD with 320x240 pixel resolution with a touch screen.

Camerasne inner camera and two outer cameras with 640x480 (0.3 Mega) pixel resolution. Along wit the ability to take 3D pictures.

Pre-Installed Software:TBA

Nintendo 3DS Game Card:2 GB Max. at launch.

Wireless Communication:Can communicate in the 2.4 GHz band. Multiple Nintendo 3DS systems can connect via a local wireless connection to let users communicate or enjoy competitive game play. Systems also can connect to LAN access points to access the Internet and allow people to enjoy games with others. Will support IEEE 802.11 with enhanced security (WPA/WPA2). Nintendo 3DS hardware is designed so that even when not in use, it can automatically exchange data with other Nintendo 3DS systems or receive data via the Internet while in sleep mode.

Game Controls:
Touch screen, embedded microphone, A/B/X/Y face buttons, + Control Pad, L/R buttons, Start and Select buttons, "Slide Pad" that allows 360-degree analog input, one inner camera, two outer cameras, motion sensor and a gyro sensor.

Other Input Controls:
3D Depth Slider to adjust level of 3D effect (can be scaled back or turned off completely depending on the preference of the user), Home button to call system function, Wireless switch to turn off wireless communications (even during game play), Power button. The telescoping stylus is approximately 4 inches when fully extended.

Input/Output:
A port that accepts both Nintendo 3DS game cards and game cards for the Nintendo DS™ family of systems, an SD memory card slot, an AC adapter connector, a charging cradle terminal and a stereo headphone output jack.

Sound:
Stereo speakers positioned to the left and right of the top screen.

Battery:
Lithium ion battery details TBA.

Languages:
TBA

Parental Controls:
Parental controls similar to the Nintendo DSi system will be included.

 

[DeltaBurnt]

With the KH picture, is that a cut-scene or gameplay? It really is beautiful.

The screenshots of KH 3DS kinda remind me of the Kingdom Hearts from the PS2.

They're exactly on par if not better than the PS2 graphics.

 

[altorn]

since the graphics and sound are pretty much on the level of Wii's aspects, i'd say each "ROM" or "ISO" will take about 500MB to 2GB (ripped) or by WORD-SIZE convention, 512MB to 2048MB... Just a guess..

I remember having a (J) version of Zelda Phantom hourglass which was 128MB then switched over to the (U) version which was only 64MB.. Development version carts will of course take up more memory because of routines, extra debug protocols, etc that will help them optimize each game for testing. CRUDE WORK..
Once the games are optimized, they can stuff the whole thing into smaller sized memory.

It will all depend on the game's graphics, sound and length, and the abilities of the developer..

(wait.... 3DS emulator FTW!!!!! lol)

 

[Mana94]

Nintendo 3DS Game Card: 2 GB Max. at launch.

Useless, 2GB MAX.
Max (Noun) - The greatest possible quantity or degree.

The maximum doesn't have anything to do with the common amount.

 

[lithium210]

i think 2GB max should be fine especially when psp games are about 1.8GB. Also its a smaller resolution so games like snake eater will be smaller in size. 512mb to 2GB does sound about right.

 

[Mana94]

Im glad they made the screen bigger too. I THINK It's bigger than PSP or relatively close.

Eigther way, I'm glad they didn't keep that tiny DS screen, so we can see epic 3D
....with size.

 

[Okami Wolfen]

If that KH game is a remake of the first, it's bound to be at least 3 GB, since that's how large the ISO is on my computer.

Besides, SD and MicroSD cards are growing into the 32 and 64 GB range, so we got nothing to worry about.

 

[BlueStar]

If that KH game is a remake of the first, it's bound to be at least 3 GB, since that's how large the ISO is on my computer.

No, it's bound to be less than 2GB because that's the max cart size that's going to be available. You're not going to need the DVD resolution cut scenes on there when you're only showing it on a small screen.

 

[anime4ever]

They are using 2GB card, they said.

 

[Nollog]

Maybe even USB loading?

USB Hard Drive to SD Card slot...

If it has 802.11n, it might work over wireless.

 

[Okami Wolfen]

No, it's bound to be less than 2GB because that's the max cart size that's going to be available. You're not going to need the DVD resolution cut scenes on there when you're only showing it on a small screen.

True, bujt no one says they can't make larger carts.

 

[OGTiago]

They say 2GB at launch, but there will probably be smaller, and people will find a way to compress and remove non-game data.

 

[BlueStar]

No, it's bound to be less than 2GB because that's the max cart size that's going to be available. You're not going to need the DVD resolution cut scenes on there when you're only showing it on a small screen.

True, bujt no one says they can't make larger carts.

Kingdom Hearts is clearly going to be released early in the console's lifespan, when the max cart size is going to be 2GB. Plus it's a remake, they're not just plonking the PS2 iso onto a cart. Are the PSP and DS versions of cross-platform games like FIFA as big as the PS3 and 360 versions? Of course not.

Take Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters
PS2 iso: 1.6gig
PSP port: 740 meg.

 

[ProtoKun7]

Slightly OT, but the pictures in the first post look genuinely 3D even now.

Whether it's an illusion or my monitor is particularly good with them, I don't know.

But I'd bet most games will be around 1GB, if not higher. Regarding the 2GB max. at launch comment, I think this is how they'll start off, but as before, I think they will eventually increase in size.

 

[Blazikun]

incorrect. the new file extension is .eps, and the rom size will average 512mb, 1gb, 1.5gb and 2 gb cartridges.

 

[Fear Zoa]

incorrect. the new file extension is .eps, and the rom size will average 512mb, 1gb, 1.5gb and 2 gb cartridges.

And you know this how?

On another note regardless of the game size we always have sdxc to look up to lol

 

[SamAsh07]

Since the 3DSs' initial cartridges are 2GB (Meaning 256MB games), its highly likely that in 2 years time (after its launch around the world), the cartridges coming would be as much as 8GB (Holding a 1GB game), well seeing how powerful the 3DS has been on its first impressions, I wont be surprised if the cartridges go to say 16GB (in theory its possible, but max would be 8GB probably)