Portable Thrill – Nintendo 3DS

The Nintendo 3DS is going to revolutionize the portable market. Essentially, it’s a Nintendo DS handheld gaming system that’s the first to offer 3D gaming (without the use of glasses) on a handheld device. If you don’t know what a Nintendo DS is, let me explain. The Nintendo DS is the best-selling handheld gaming device ever released. It has two screens; one of which is a touch screen. The overall design of the Nintendo 3DS is very similar to that of a regular Nintendo DS. However, it differs in its capabilities. It also offers the user an immersive 3D experience.

What makes the Nintendo 3DS special is its ability to make graphics jump off the screen. It’s true 3D in the sense that it doesn’t require the use of glasses, which, let’s face it, are by no means fashionable. How the device works is a mystery at the time of this writing. If we are to judge how the device will be received by looking at the reactions of people who had the opportunity to test the device at the 2010 E3 conference; it’s probably safe to assume that the device is going to be very popular.

Nintendo has been responsible for keeping the gaming industry on its toes when it comes to innovation. The initial release of the Nintendo DS, which offered gamers and developers the opportunity to use a different method of interface interaction, has left other game console developers in the dust. Evidence of the success of its innovative platforms can be seen in the number of Nintendo Wiis that have been sold: they have surpassed Microsoft (Xbox 360) and Sony (PlayStation 3) by millions of units. It’s refreshing to see a company constantly push the limits of gaming technology.