Well, that was no fun. The site decided to crap out on a massive scale just as the conference started. I am so, so sorry that it happened, but there was just no way to get it up any faster! In any case, as you can see, I’ve already started covering a number of news items, but here’s what we missed during the conference:

– Super Mario 25th anniversary DSi LL in Japan: 10/28 for 18000 yen
– “If you don’t have software that makes use of the 3D display, you cannot show the charms. If there is no expectation for hardware spread, people will not develop software.”
– Can save a picture of your Mii to an SD card
– Can convert Miis into QR Code to print/post on a website
– Tag Mode Mii Plaza: See all Mii characters obtained wirelessly
– Can merge two photos into one
– When you press the home button while playing the game, you can go to certain programs like Memory Notebook, check out your playtime, see how many steps you’ve taken
– Comes with a 2GB SD card
– AR Games will be bundled into the 3DS
– Game Boy, Game Boy Color, POSSIBLY Game Boy Advance
– When in sleep mode, the 3DS can automatically receive data such as rankings, ghost rankings, free software
– NTT to support the 3DS internet connection
– NTT BP’s Wifine area to support the 3DS next year
– Rankings and auto-download data can be used at DS Stations and Nintendo Zones
– Fuji TV to send out free 3D videos daily (experimental basis)
– Aqua Blue and Cosmo Black launch colors
– Overseas launch plans to be shared at a later date
– 3DS VC games include Link’s Awakening DX, Super Mario Land
– Tetsuya Nomura: “Starting with Kingdom Hearts, we’d like to release a number of titles on 3DS.”

– EYE is Camera Control
– A: action (roll, open door, later sheathe)
– Colored tabs say map (center tab), equip, and items
– Inventory interface just on the touch screen
– Link has a shoulder strap
– Thicker Deku shield, probably not a sprite anymore

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Super Street Fighter IV 3D Editon

– “Figure Collection”: Tag Mode used so that your figure collection fights someone on the street automatically
– Get more figures if your figure set wins a battle
– “Arcade Machiuke”: Arcade wait mode, can be interrupted by other players when you’re in single-player

Mega Man Legends 3

– Started due to fan demand
– More details at Comic-Con
– “Free running RPG”

Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D

– “Mercenaries” mode from RE5 converted to 3DS
– MT Framework Mobile development tools
– Wi-Fi for co-op play
– “Survival Action”

Resident Evil Revelations

– Jill and Chris and the BSAA involved in the story
– MT Framework Mobile development tools
– “Survival Horror”

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Nintendo 3DS System
Nintendo 3DS Exclusive Charging Stand
Nintendo 3DS AC Adapter
Nintendo 3DS Exclusive Touch Pen
SD Memory Card (2 Gigabytes)
6 AR Cards (paper cards used for playing with the camera)
Simple Starter Guide
Instructions
Warranty
The system’s specifications, as translated from Nintendo’s press release are:

Size
134x74x21mm
Weight
230g
Upper Screen
3.53 inches, wide screen with naked eye 3D support, 800×240 pixel resolution
Lower Screen
3.02 inches, 320×240 pixels
Camera
One camera on the inside, two cameras on the outside. Each camera is 0.3 megapixels (640×480)
Wireless Communication
2.4GHz. Can exchange data with other 3DS units through Surechigai (Tag Mode). Can connect to the internet via wireless LAN access points (compatible with WPA/WPA2 IEEE802.11 security).
Inputs
A/B/X/Y, D-pad, L/R, Start/Select, Slide Pad (360 degree analogue input), Touch Screen, Internal Mic, Camera, Motion Sensor, Gyro Sensor
Other Inputs
3D Volume (can smoothly adjust degree of 3D output), Home Button (for opening the Home menu), Wireless Switch (can turn off wireless even while in mid-game), Power Button
Connector
Game Card Slot, SD Memory Card Slot, AC Adapter Connection, Charge Connection, Headphone Connection
Sound
Stereo Speakers on the left and right of the top screen
Touch Pen
Can be contracted. Max length 10cm
Battery
Lithium Ion Battery
Game Card
Nintendo 3DS exclusive game cards. Size is the same as DS cards. Max memory capacity will be 2 gigabytes at system launch
Major functionality mentioned by Nintendo in its press release includes:

Enjoy 3D images with the naked eye on the top screen.
You can adjust the 3D volume to change the 3D feel, and can also make it 2D.

A stereo camera that can take 3D pictures
Includes 2 external cameras. When you take 3D pictures, they can be viewed on the spot.

New input interfaces
Slide Pad, Motion Sensor, Gyro Sensor

Itsunoma ni Tsuushin
When the 3DS is in sleep mode, the system will automatically seek out Nintendo Zone and wireless LAN access points and will grab information, game data, free games, videos and other things from the internet. The name, incidentally, translates to something along the lines of “Wireless Communication When You Weren’t Expecting It.”

Surechigai Tsuushin/Tag Mode
When the 3DS is in sleep mode, it will automatically exchange data with other 3DS systems. The system can transfer data from multiple games simultaneously.

Functionality For Use Without Leaving Games
Home Menu, Internet Browser, Notice List

A Variety of Software Built In
Nintendo 3DS Camera, Nintendo 3DS Sound, Mii Studio, Surechigai/Tag Mode Mii Plaza, AR Games, Omoide Kirokuchou (Memory Recording Notebook) and more

Download Sales of Games
In addition to buying games, you can view introductory videos and rankings

Transfer Over Software and Data
You’ll be able to transfer your already purchased download software to 3DS. This includes DSi Ware games from DSi and DSi LL.

Backwards Compatible
In addition to playing games made for 3DS, the system can also play DSi and DS games.

Parental Controls
You can set play restrictions based off game ratings. You can also limit browser use and other areas. Parental Controls have been improved from the DSi versions.

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