Nintendo 3DS Review

The Nintendo 3DS is an amazing leap in portable gaming that set a whole new record and standard for gaming consoles. It displays 3D graphics without the need for glasses in stunning 1080p making it the first major commercial device to do so. Also, the fact that it sparked a revolution of technology advances in electronic marketing is jaw-dropping! This "revolution" included an HTC smartphone and the Toshiba Quismo F750 laptop. Yet what is sure to be a show stopper is the 3DS itself including both hardware and software.

First, the system itself is an amazing masterpiece consisting of the traditional DS mainframe with the addition of a circle pad and home button. Inside the device is an ARM processor with 1 to 2 GB of RAM, something else comes into play and can't be missed: the parallax barrier. The parallax barrier is what identifies the 3DS as a whole entity and as is a crucial part of the system that is responsable for displaying the 3D graphics. The system also consists of a touch screen but it does not display 3D graphics for a logical reason: the user may get fingerprints on the bottom screen which would affect the experience.

Next, the software on the device is a truly remarkable entity. When you first turn the system on the home menu is displayed on both screens. It is basically like the Wii home menu but the icons on the touch screen are in a linear one-row hierarchy. You can change this yet furthermore the addition of sounds to complement the visuals representing each application is a great feature. Another feature to take notice of is the built in applications for the system. The 12 applications are worth your time if you buy the system alone. Thus making this the software you will find on the Nintendo 3DS portable entertainment console.

Last and foremost, the 3DS is something you definitely consider purchasing and the impression it will make lasts. The successor to this system will be the home console known as the Wii U. Don't be mistaken though, this is only the beginning of the auto-stereoscopic 3D revolution. Including it's leader and founder, the Nintendo 3DS.