Nintendo unveils a new 3DS and 3DS LL system

The new 3DS system has a pretty slick design.

Nintendo has revealed the “New Nintendo 3DS.” This new system is introducing a plethora of exclusive features, updated graphics, and images to bolster its system.

Nintendo skipped revealing a system at last year’s E3, and now we know why. It’s bigger, faster, and stronger than its predecessor, and makes retro look like the new black. Lets take a detailed look at the new features that the new system has shall we?

 
So, you thought that Nintendo wouldn´t add a second analog stick to the 3DS? WRONG!

Second analog stick

A lot of people said that Nintendo would never add a second analog stick to its 3DS system, but now we can see that we were all wrong. It has added the proverbial C-stick, from the Nintendo Gamecube. This makes sense since games like Super Smash Bros., Monster Hunter, Dragon Quest X online, and the recently announced reboot to Xenogears will use it well.


You simply can´t go wrong with the epic SNES buttons.

New design

Nintendo redesigned the buttons with the Super Famicom controller closely in mind on purpose, and we couldn’t be happier. The buttons are oddly reminiscent of the Nintendo Gamecube, and it will make playing Super Smash Bros. easier than ever due to the depression sensitivity of the buttons.


Up close and personal.

The game card slot now resides on the left side of the handheld, and the power button rests to the right, next to the stylus housing. We’ve also received Z-buttons, for more play options on the unit itself. One of the best new features is the automatic brightness setting that will adjust itself depening upon the lighting in the area.

3DS tech

Nintendo has overhauled the 3D technology, that they sought to capitalize on with the 3DS. Once upon a time if you viewed the system at an angle it became blurry and made your eyes hurt. Now it can be viewed from any angle thanks to gyroscopic sensors placed throughout the unit, allowing the 3D technology to shift along with the players face.


Yep, that´s a SD card slot.

Internal features

We have a removable cover for the unit, this makes us think of the Nintendo Gameboy. Along with this added benefit is the fact that the SD card housing is beneath this cover, and now is a Micro-SD slot. Yes we can do away with those SD-HC cards and move forward with technology. The New 3DS will also offer increased CPU power, meaning that  you can download games and content much quicker than with the 3DSXL.

Amiibo technology

The New Nintendo 3DS will feature a NFC reader/ writer directly on the touchpad, allowing you to use the Amiibo technology for Super Smash Bros. from day one! For those unfamiliar the Amiibo was talked about during Nintendo’s press conference at E3. It will allow players to use interactive figurines to add to their gameplay experience.


Will you buy the new 3DS (3DS LL) system?

With all these features happening so quickly, and the Tokyo Games Show less than a month away, we can certainly expect Nintendo to contend for the top spot with systems once again. Depending upon how well Super Smash Bros. sells during its initial release, we can expect some big numbers. The New Nintendo 3DS (LL) will be priced at $154.00 and the New Nintendo 3DSXL model will be $181.00.

Are you excited for Nintendo’s new perfected handheld? Let us know in the comments!