Nintendo Ds3d
Nintendo DS3d is here…It’s the date we had all been waiting for: 25th March 2011. That’s the day Nintendo launched their revolutionary new handheld console, the Nintendo DS3d!
Nintendo’s new handheld will offer loads of advancements on past DS consoles, including…
- Widescreen 3D top screen displaying full 3D visuals on Nintendo DS3d
- Cartridge slot plays DS Lite, DSi and new Nintendo DS3d game cards.
- D-pad, four fascia buttons and two bumper buttons for traditional DS gameplay.
- New pen-like stylus for comfy touch screen control.
- Analogue stick for precise control.
- Two digital cameras for taking 3D pictures.
- Bottom touch screen for stylus-based interaction.
- Motion sensor and gyro for tilt-based control.
- 3D depth slider to toggle between 2D and 3D settings.
- Wi-Fi online connectivity and new StreetPass system let you connect with friends and download new content!

Available in two colours on launch – Aqua Blue and Cosmo Black – and retailing for £229.99, the Nintendo DS3d is the first handheld console which you can play in 3D without glasses and take 3D photos. But the innovation doesn’t end there!
More Ways To Play Nintendo DS3d
Packing more power than past DS consoles, the graphics in the Nintendo DS3d games will look better than ever before, while the addition of an analogue pad will offer more precise control for traditional button-based games. On top of that, iPad-style motion controls will let you twist and tilt your arms while holding the Nintendo DS3d console to play in entirely new ways!
Streetwise feature on the Nintendo Ds3d
One of the Nintendo DS3d’s most exciting new features is called StreetPass, which lets you earn fun bonuses when you’re out and about – even if your Nintendo DS3d is in sleep mode!
With StreetPass enabled, your Nintendo DS3d will look for and trade data with other Nintendo DS3d consoles nearby. So if you’ve played Nintendogs & Cats, and you walk past someone on the street who has a DS in their pocket and has also played it, the two of you might find in-game gifts from each other waiting when you next turn on your machines! (and if you don’t like the idea of that, don’t worry – you can always turn StreetPass off. Easy!).
Do I need to wear 3D glasses to see the 3D graphics?
No, you can see the 3D graphics without the need for special glasses.
Can I play Nintendo DS/DSi games on my DS3d?
Yes, the DS3d is fully backwards compatible with all Nintendo DS software
Can I play Nintendo DS3d games on my Nintendo DS/DSi?
No. DS3d games are too advanced for the Nintendo DS/DSi to play.
Can I play without the 3D?
Yes. The Nintendo 3DS features a slide on the side of the screen, so as well as turning the 3D off, you can also scale the amount of 3D that is displayed according to your own preference.
Can I play DS/DSi games in 3D on my Nintendo DS3d?
No. These games were not made with 3D in mind, so only DS3d games can be played in 3D.
Is the Nintendo DS3d safe for children?
Nintendo recommend that children aged six or under do not play with the 3D graphics enabled for eye health reasons. They can still enjoy the full breadth of Nintendo DS3d games by disabling the 3D graphics using the slider on the side of the console. This will display all of the games in 2D. Of course, it’s advisable for anybody to take regular breaks from gaming, whether playing in 2D, 3D, or at home on the TV or on your computer.









