The 3DS handheld will miss Christmas, with a Japanese launch on February 26. Virtual Console-style retro gaming download service revealed...
Nintendo has announced that its 3DS handheld console will arrive in Japan on February 26 ? with European and US launch dates following in March. The device, which provides a stereoscopic 3D effect without the need for glasses, will get a Japanese price point of �25000 (�188).
There's no word on a UK price yet, but industry new source MCV predicts it'll be �199. The veteran hardware manufacturer expects to shift four million units by the end of March 2011, with game sales of up to 15 million.
The design of the console will be virtually unchanged since its appearance at the E3 event in June (read our hands-on responses here and here). Nintendo has, however, shown off a telescopic metal stylus that will accompany the hardware.
During this week's Nintendo Conference the company has also revealed details of software and services available with the device, including a selection of augmented reality mini-games and 'Mii Studio', which allows gamers to create personalised Mii avatars based around self-portraits snapped with the 3DS camera. There will also be a retro gaming service, like the Wii's Virtual Console, allowing owners to download classic Game Boy, Game Boy Colour and Game Boy Advance titles.
However, the delay to the expected 3DS launch, originally slotted for this Winter, has seen Nintendo slashing its profit forecast for the financial year. Net revenues are expected to be Y90 billion, down from Y200bn last year.
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