Details on the new Japanese e-book 3DS service
Concrete details on the new Japanese e-book service for the 3DS have emerged. For an overview as to what will be available, read on below.
– Dai Nippon Printing teaming up with Nintendo for the e-book reader
– Again, targeted for children
– Dai Nippon Printing believes that many grade-school children have a 3DS, making their service a good match
– Dai Nippon Printing hopes to expand their market with this new endeavor
– The company feels that Nintendo will guide them in the right direction with the Nintendo 3DS
– Downloadable software known as “hinto”
– Will be free to download
– Features a colorful design for the shop page
– Simple navigational system
– Service will offer novels for children, picture books, and various study material for certain fees
– Categorized according to the reader’s age and kanji reading level
– Can adjust font size
– Uses both of the 3DS’ screens
– Can be read horizontally
– Dai Nippon Printing’s product appeal for this upcoming 3DS software is that they will be providing services using devices that many already own, in the 3DS and 3DS XL, so that parents can rest assured and won’t need to worry about not owning tablets or smart phones.
– e-books will be priced between 700 yen and 2,000 yen
– Available this fall
