Hardware Nintendo 3DS FAQ

[Deathmore]

Q: When will a flashcard be made/when will it be hacked?
A:It hasn't been released yet, so no.

Not a yes or no question....might confuse some ppl.

And secondly....in the games list, my shovelware detector is already beeping like a drunken sailor on PBS....though most games look decent.

actually, nintendo was talking about maybe returning the nintendo seal of approval after seeing the Shovelwares on the DS

Returning? It still is here but pretty much EVERY GAME(First party haven't bought a wi third party game since agessss) has it.

 

[Painguy]

A quick thing about the GPU. apparently Nintendo is using the 200mhz version of the Pica 200. The 100mhz is 40mil polygons while the 200mhz version is more than 2x that amount. That sounds a little more realistic because 40 mil untextured is pretty bad (imagine what would happen once shaders are applied). anyway this number sounds more realistic.

 

[jimwhat]

A quick thing about the GPU. apparently Nintendo is using the 200mhz version of the Pica 200. The 100mhz is 40mil polygons while the 200mhz version is more than 2x that amount. That sounds a little more realistic because 40 mil untextured is pretty bad (imagine what would happen once shaders are applied). anyway this number sounds more realistic.

Source?

 

[Painguy]

A quick thing about the GPU. apparently Nintendo is using the 200mhz version of the Pica 200. The 100mhz is 40mil polygons while the 200mhz version is more than 2x that amount. That sounds a little more realistic because 40 mil untextured is pretty bad (imagine what would happen once shaders are applied). anyway this number sounds more realistic.

Source?

it was in one of these. i forget.

http://journal.mycom.co.jp/articles/2006/0...raph07/006.html

http://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/serie...715_380961.html

http://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/serie...716_381357.html

 

[Midna]

The confusion wasn't between a 100MHz model and a 200MHz model. It was the 200MHz and 400MHz ones. The 200MHz one was made in 2006, the 400MHz one in 2008. I checked and translated all of those articles. i found nothing.

 

[Painguy]

The confusion wasn't between a 100MHz model and a 200MHz model. It was the 200MHz and 400MHz ones. The 200MHz one was made in 2006, the 400MHz one in 2008. I checked and translated all of those articles. i found nothing.

under performance. its supposedly 200mhz instead of 100mhz. im not talking the max clock speed freq. anyway i remember seeing that bit of info somewhere in there. it also talks about how there will be a Shader SDK of somsort which can convert OpenGLES2.0+ shaders to the 3DS (since 3DS is fixed function + extensions and what not)

 

[Rydian]

That image is two years old.

 

[Painguy]

That image is two years old.

im quite aware of that, but im just pointing out that instead of 100mhz it will be 200mhz. Midna though i was talking about the 200mhz vs 400mhz

 

[Devin]

I'll be updating this as soon as I get home from School.

 

[Devin]

Updated. Anything I missed? How does everyone like the Not-Nearly Completed Nintendo 3DS FAQ?

 

[Deleted_171835]

Updated. Anything I missed? How does everyone like the Not-Nearly Completed Nintendo 3DS FAQ?

You need to fix the guddamn formatting.
It's ugly as hell!
Follow Deltaburnt's FAQ formatting. That's an example of an eye-pleasing FAQ!
http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=146...t=0&start=0
Edit: Fix the prices. Japanese prices don't translate like that. We only know the JAP price.

 

[Devin]

Updated. Anything I missed? How does everyone like the Not-Nearly Completed Nintendo 3DS FAQ?

You need to fix the guddamn formatting.
It's ugly as hell!
Follow Deltaburnt's FAQ formatting. That's an example of an eye-pleasing FAQ!
http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=146...t=0&start=0
Edit: Fix the prices. Japanese prices don't translate like that. We only know the JAP price.

There?

 

[Clydefrosch]

Sorry if this might be a stupid question, but when this faq sais The Nintendo 3DS will come packed with a charging stand, an AC adapter

does that mean i will still be able to play this with a cable on the 3ds, or will i have to put it back in the charging station every 4 hours and be forced to take a break?

 

[DeadLocked]

Sorry if this might be a stupid question, but when this faq sais The Nintendo 3DS will come packed with a charging stand, an AC adapter

does that mean i will still be able to play this with a cable on the 3ds, or will i have to put it back in the charging station every 4 hours and be forced to take a break?

I don't think so I heard the charging slot was the same as the DSi's so I think you can just plug in the charger to your 3ds if you want.

 

[thebigboss14]

This is a nice work. Thank you very much, keep it updated and good luck man. I really appreciate this.

 

[Deleted_171835]

Updated. Anything I missed? How does everyone like the Not-Nearly Completed Nintendo 3DS FAQ?

You need to fix the guddamn formatting.
It's ugly as hell!
Follow Deltaburnt's FAQ formatting. That's an example of an eye-pleasing FAQ!
http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=146...t=0&start=0
Edit: Fix the prices. Japanese prices don't translate like that. We only know the JAP price.

There?

It's better.
There are too many other things in the FAQ. It's a FAQ. It shouldn't have an 'Extra' section. That's for other threads, not a FAQ. Specs and frequently asked questions are okay, though.

 

[Escape]

You should also add to the games list:

Capcom:
Mega Man Legends 3
Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D

Konami:
Love Plus

EA:
My Garden

Bandai Namco:
Tales of the Abyss

 

[Devin]

Updated. Anything I missed? How does everyone like the Not-Nearly Completed Nintendo 3DS FAQ?
You need to fix the guddamn formatting.
It's ugly as hell!
Follow Deltaburnt's FAQ formatting. That's an example of an eye-pleasing FAQ!
http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=146...t=0&start=0
Edit: Fix the prices. Japanese prices don't translate like that. We only know the JAP price.

There?

It's better.
There are too many other things in the FAQ. It's a FAQ. It shouldn't have an 'Extra' section. That's for other threads, not a FAQ. Specs and frequently asked questions are okay, though.

The Extra section is staying.

QUOTE(Escape @ Oct 3 2010, 07:32 AM)

You should also add to the games list:

Capcom:
Mega Man Legends 3
Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D

Konami:
Love Plus

EA:
My Garden

Bandai Namco:
Tales of the Abyss

Ty I'll edit the FAQ later today.

 

[Deleted_171835]

I urge that you replace the current FAQ with the version I posted under the line.
The edited FAQ looks so much better. I can't handle looking at the current version of the FAQ. I'm OCD like that. I didn't erase anything. Just edited the grammar, corrected some mistakes and made the FAQ look more appealing.
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<p align=" " class="none"><u><b>News and Updates</b></u>
<b>9/29/2010</b> - <i>Nintendo releases information about the Nintendo 3DS. (Release Date, Pricing, Titles, Specs)</i></p>

Spoiler: Frequently Asked Questions

<!--coloro:#ff0000--><span style="color:#ff0000"><!--/coloro--><!--sizeo:2--><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo-->Q: What is the Nintendo 3DS?<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->
<!--coloro:#006400--><span style="color:#006400"><!--/coloro-->A: The Nintendo 3DS is the successor to the Nintendo DS system. It has a 3-dimensional screen, so that the viewer can see a 3D image without the need of 3D glasses.<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->

<!--coloro:#ff0000--><span style="color:#ff0000"><!--/coloro--><!--sizeo:2--><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo-->Q: How does it let you see a 3D image without glasses?<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->
<!--coloro:#006400--><span style="color:#006400"><!--/coloro-->A: There has been speculation on how the screen works, and the most agreed type of 3D imagery screen is a new "Sharp" brand screen. Said to be about 30 cm apart, and 12.7 cm diagonal, and used in gaming handhelds, smartphones, and GPS devices. More information can be found<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--> <a href="http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=218732" target="_blank">here</a>

<!--coloro:#ff0000--><span style="color:#ff0000"><!--/coloro--><!--sizeo:2--><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo-->Q: Does it have backwards compatibility, with DS Games?.<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->
<!--coloro:#006400--><span style="color:#006400"><!--/coloro-->A: The Nintendo 3DS has backwards compatibility with Nintendo DSi, and DS games. It even has a VC Shop, in which you can buy Game Boy, and Game Boy Color games.<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->

<!--coloro:#ff0000--><span style="color:#ff0000"><!--/coloro--><!--sizeo:2--><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo-->Q: How much is it going to cost?<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->
<!--coloro:#006400--><span style="color:#006400"><!--/coloro-->A: <b>Japan:</b> 25,000 yen <b>USA:</b> Unknown, <b>Europe:</b> Unknown <!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->

<!--coloro:#ff0000--><span style="color:#ff0000"><!--/coloro--><!--sizeo:2--><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo-->Q: Will it be possible to turn the 3D effect on and off?<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->
<!--coloro:#006400--><span style="color:#006400"><!--/coloro-->A: Yes, there is a slider on the right side of the top screen.<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->

<!--coloro:#ff0000--><span style="color:#ff0000"><!--/coloro--><!--sizeo:2--><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo-->Q: How big is the screen size?<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->
<!--coloro:#006400--><span style="color:#006400"><!--/coloro-->A: The top screen is a 3.53-inch 15:9 screen that is in 3D. The touch screen is 3.02-inches.
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<!--coloro:#ff0000--><span style="color:#ff0000"><!--/coloro--><!--sizeo:2--><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo-->Q: What is the GPU chip used?<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->
<!--coloro:#006400--><span style="color:#006400"><!--/coloro-->A: The GPU used in the Nintendo 3DS, is the PICA200 made by Digital Media Professionals.<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->

<!--coloro:#ff0000--><span style="color:#ff0000"><!--/coloro--><!--sizeo:2--><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo-->Q: When is the Nintendo 3DS going to be released<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->
<!--coloro:#006400--><span style="color:#006400"><!--/coloro-->A: <b>Japan:</b> February 2011 <b>Everywhere Else:</b> March 2011 <!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->

<!--coloro:#ff0000--><span style="color:#ff0000"><!--/coloro--><!--sizeo:2--><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo-->Q: Do you have pictures of it?<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->
<!--coloro:#006400--><span style="color:#006400"><!--/coloro-->A: In the Extras section below, I have multiple pictures of it.<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->

<!--coloro:#ff0000--><span style="color:#ff0000"><!--/coloro--><!--sizeo:2--><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo-->Q: Will it have the same processing power as the Nintendo Gamecube?<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->
<!--coloro:#006400--><span style="color:#006400"><!--/coloro-->A: Several developers that have experienced the 3DS in its current form, and have reported, off the record, that it has processing capabilities that far exceed the Nintendo Wii and bring the device with abilities that are close to HD consoles such as PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->

<!--coloro:#ff0000--><span style="color:#ff0000"><!--/coloro--><!--sizeo:2--><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo-->Q: Is this 3DS thing the DS2 we've been speculating?<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->
<!--coloro:#006400--><span style="color:#006400"><!--/coloro-->A: Yes, it's the successor, to the Nintendo DS family of systems.<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->

<!--coloro:#ff0000--><span style="color:#ff0000"><!--/coloro--><!--sizeo:2--><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo-->Q: Will My DS/DS Lite/DSi be able to play 3DS games?<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->
<!--coloro:#006400--><span style="color:#006400"><!--/coloro-->A: No.<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->

<!--coloro:#ff0000--><span style="color:#ff0000"><!--/coloro--><!--sizeo:2--><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo-->Q: When will a flashcart be made/when will it be hacked?<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->
<!--coloro:#006400--><span style="color:#006400"><!--/coloro-->A: The Nintendo 3DS hasn't been released yet, but no one knows the security measures placed in it.<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->

Spoiler: List Of The Nintendo 3DS's Features

<b>Size (when closed):</b> Approximately 5.3 inches wide, 2.9 inches long, 0.8 inches tall.
<b>Weight:</b> Approximately 8 ounces.
<b>Look:</b> The design is pretty much finalized.
<b>Top Screen:</b> 3.53-inch 15:9 LCD display, enabling 3D without the need for special glasses; 800x240 pixel resolution (400 pixels are allocated for each eye to enable 3D viewing).
<b>Touch Screen:</b> 3.02-inch LCD with 320x240 pixel resolution with a touch screen.
<b>Cameras:</b> One inner camera and outer camera with 640x480 (0.3 Mega) pixel resolution. The outer camera has two lenses to allow 3D pictures to be taken.
<b>Pre-Installed Software:</b> Software that is known to come with the 3DS at this time are, camera software, Augmented Reality Games, Mii Studio, Nintendo 3DS Sound, StreetPass Mii Plaza, and an Activity Log.
<b>Nintendo 3DS Game Card:</b> Can hold 2GB. Looks like a DS Game Card with plastic at the top right side.
<b>Wireless Communication:</b> Multiple Nintendo 3DS systems can connect via a local wireless connection to let users communicate. 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.
<b>Game Controls:</b> 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.
<b>Other Controls:</b> 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)
<b>Input/Output:</b> 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.
<b>Sound:</b> Stereo speakers positioned to the left and right of the top screen.
<b>Battery:</b> Lithium-ion battery
<b>Languages:</b> Not yet known.
<b>Parental Controls:</b>It will have Parental Controls. The extent of it is not yet known.
<b>What's in the Package?</b> The Nintendo 3DS will come packed with a charging stand, an AC adapter, a stylus, a 2 GB SD card, and 6 AR cards used for games using AR technologies.

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Spoiler

[titleictures Of The Nintendo 3DS]
<img src="http://gbatemp.net/news/3DSmii.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />
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<img src="http://gbatemp.net/news/3DS-os.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />
<img src="http://gbatemp.net/news/3DS-final.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />
<img src="http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim//2010/06/15/3DS_intro_1_540x359.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />
<img src="http://gbatemp.net/up/3ds_big.png" border="0" class="linked-image" />
<img src="http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim//2010/06/15/3DS_2lenses_540x359.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />
<img src="http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim//2010/06/15/3DS_540x359.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />
<img src="http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/4/2010/06/500x_3dshard.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />
<img src="http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/4/2010/06/500x_3dscreen.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />
<img src="http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/4/2010/06/500x_3dscreen3.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />

Spoiler: Nintendo 3DS Videos

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Spoiler: Upcoming 3DS Titles

<b>Activision</b>
DJ Hero 3D

<b>AQ INTERACTIVE</b>
Cubic Ninja

<b>ATLUS</b>
Etrian Odyssey
Shin Megami Tensei
Shin Megami Tensei: Persona
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor

<b>Capcom</b>
RESIDENT EVIL® REVELATIONS
SUPER STREET FIGHTER IV 3D Edition (name not final)
Mega Man Legends 3
Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D

<b>Electronic Arts</b>
FIFA Soccer
Madden NFL
The SimsTM 3
My Garden

<b>Gameloft</b>
Asphalt GT

<b>Harmonix</b>
Music game

<b>HUDSON SOFT</b>
Bomberman franchise
DECA SPORTS franchise
KORORINPA franchise

<b>KONAMI</b>
Love Plus
Baseball franchise
Contra franchise
Frogger franchise
HIDEO KOJIMA’S METAL GEAR SOLID SNAKE EATER 3D “The Naked Sample”
PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER franchise / WINNING ELEVEN franchise

<b>LEVEL-5</b>
Professor Layton and the Mask of Miracle (name not final)

<b>Majesco Entertainment</b>
BloodRayne: The Shroud
A Boy and His Blob
Face Racers: Photo Finish
Lion’s Pride: Adventures on the Serengeti
Martha Stewart
WonderWorld Amusement Park

<b>Marvelous Entertainment</b>
BOKUJYOUMONOGATARI 3D (name not final)

<b>NAMCO BANDAI Games</b>
Tales of the Abyss
Dragon Ball® franchise (name not final)
Gundam® franchise (name not final)
PAC-MANTM & GALAGATM (name not final)
RIDGE RACER® (name not final)
Super Robot franchise (name not final)

<b>Nintendo</b>
Animal CrossingTM
Kid IcarusTM: Uprising
Mario KartTM
nintendogsTM + cats
Paper MarioTM
PilotWings ResortTM
Star Fox 64TM 3D
Steel Diver
Legend Of Zelda

<b>ROCKET</b>
Crash-City GP VS-robo

<b>SEGA</b>
Sonic (name not final)
Super Monkey Ball (name not final)

<b>SQUARE ENIX</b>
CODENAME: Chocobo Racing® 3D
DRAGON QUEST® franchise
FINAL FANTASY® franchise
KINGDOM HEARTS franchise

<b>Take-Two Interactive</b>
Carnival Games® franchise

<b>TECMO KOEI GAMES</b>
DEAD OR ALIVE® 3D (name not final)
DYNASTY WARRIORS® (name not final)
NINJA GAIDEN® (name not final)
SAMURAI WARRIORS® 3D (name not final)

<b>TOMY</b>
LOVELY LISA 3D
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN ACTION

<b>THQ</b>
de Blob 2
Kung Fu Panda Kaboom of Doom
Marvel Super Hero Squad Infinity Gauntlet
The Penguins of Madagascar
Puss N Boots
Saints Row: Drive-By

<b>Ubisoft</b>
Assassin’s CreedTM Lost Legacy
Battle of GiantsTM: Dinosaur Strike
Driver® Renegade
Hollywood 61 (name not final)
Tom Clancy’s Ghost ReconTM
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Chaos TheoryT
<b>
Warner Bros</b>
Batman franchise
LEGO franchise

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Spoiler: Credits

Dead End
King Vamp
Rydian
DeMoN
xcdjy
naglaro00
Sabregod
Popoffka
Escape
DeltaBurnt
Feels Good Man
Nollog
Satangel
Twilight Loz
SoulSnatcher

 

[Devin]

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