NYC Nintendo 3DS Launch Event

Reggie Fils-Aime mingles with the crowd at NYC Best Buy Nintendo 3DS Launch event.

Nintendo unveils 3DS launch lineup

    Nintendo has announced 18 games will be released with the 3DS on March 27, 2011. The software lineup is as follows:

* Asphalt 3D
* Bust-a-Move Universe
* Combat of Giants: Dinosaurs 3D
* LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars
* Madden NFL Football
* nintendogs + cats
* Pilotwings Resort
* Rayman 3D
* Ridge Racer 3D
* Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 3D
* Samurai Warriors: Chronicles
* The Sims 3
* Steel Diver
* Super Street Fighter IV 3D
* Super Monkey Ball 3D
* Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Shadow Wars

Nintendo 3DS North American Details

   The Japanese version of the Nintendo 3DS is being released on February 25, 2011 but Nintendo has finalized the details for the North American release of the 3DS. Nintendo is pricing the 3DS in N.A. at a suggested retail price of US$249 and the handheld ships on March 27, 2011. The 3DS will be available in Cosmos Black and Aqua Blue and each retail package includes the following items:

» Nintendo 3DS handheld and Stylus
» Charging Cradle and AC Adapter (120V)
» SD Memory Card (2GB)
» Augmented Reality Cards (6 units)
» Instructions Booklet and Quickstart Sheet

A single camera is positioned inside the Nintendo 3DS which points at the user and two cameras are mounted on the outer shell. Built-in software programs include Nintendo 3DS Sound, Mii Studio, a selection of augmented reality games for use with the AR cards, and more.

The battery life of the Nintendo 3DS stands at 3.5 hours for 3DS games and 5-8 hours for standard DS and DSi software.