3DS Update – 3D Video, New StreetPass & More
REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– This November, a new system update for the portable Nintendo 3DS™ system will enable owners to capture 3D video footage. People will be able to record and view moments from birthday parties, soccer games and holiday events, or create their own original 3D productions and show them to others in 3D, all without the need for special glasses. The system update will also provide new experiences for people who have conquered all the StreetPass™challenges in StreetPass Mii Plaza™.
Fans of Nintendo’s downloadable games will be getting a special Zelda treat as well. Between Oct. 3, 2011, and Feb. 20, 2012, select retailers will carry limited-edition cards highlighting the series’ 25th anniversary. The Nintendo 3DS Prepaid Card, which is used in the Nintendo eShop of the Nintendo 3DS system, features an image of Link™ battling Ganon. The Nintendo Points Card, which can be used in the Wii Shop Channel or Nintendo DSi Shop, shows Link flying high in a scene from The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.
Beyond the holiday season, Nintendo is already making plans for 2012. Nintendo is revealing a previously unannounced 3D Mario tennis game for the Nintendo 3DS system. Mario Tennis™ (name not final) will launch in 2012 and more details will be announced later.
Also in 2012, Nintendo 3DS owners will be able to enjoy a new 3D installment in the Animal Crossing™ franchise. This version will include a number of options not available in previous versions. These include the ability to become the head of the village and boost its development, a way to install certain items in the village to make its characteristics more personalized for each player, and the ability to view homes of other players who are tagged through StreetPass connections.
In 2012, Nintendo 3DS fans will also see the arrival of new games in the Luigi’s Mansion™ and Paper Mario™ franchises.
In one final bit of news, the development team for Kid Icarus™: Uprising for Nintendo 3DS has determined that more time is needed to complete the game. As a result, the game will now launch in 2012. Nintendo is also in the process of developing 3DKid Icarus animations with critically acclaimed Japanese anime production houses. These animations will be made available free of charge via the Nintendo Video™ service to Nintendo 3DS owners worldwide.
Wait, wait, wait… Mario Tennis on the 3DS?
Nintedo, are you trying to force me to get a good Job? Cause as it is, I can’t afford to buy alll these games…
Shoot, there no mention of Style Savvy (Girls Mode), hopefully it will still see a release in NA. At Least we know Animal Crossing and Mario Tennis are on the way.
Really looking forward to the new StreetPass updates! Haven’t yet completed the quest, but only 3 or 4 rooms off doing so. It’ll be great!
what animal crossing comes out in 2012 now i have to wait 1 year cuz i thought it comes in 2011
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I am looking forword to the new 3ds vidieo camera I sure hope that thing is free. I did alot of streetpass steps and i still got no friends. I hope that streetpass update works.