The 3DS is roughly the same size as the Nintendo DSi, but the long-time DSi faithfuls will notice that the 3DS has more bulk. The two screens on the 3D handheld are not the same size, instead the top screen (which utilizes the new 3D technology) is longer and is used to feature a wide screen aspect ratio. One of the biggest differences about the 3DS’ layout is the addition of a (well-needed) joystick. The stick feels loose but is very precise.
The glasses-less 3D technology is obviously the key selling point of the Nintendo 3DS and for the most part it works pretty well. Once you’ve established a “sweet spot,” the 3D effects really do work quite well.
While the Nintendo 3DS’ 3D is indeed its biggest feature, people won’t be able to enjoy it for elongated amounts of time, not because of the 3D strain on your eyes, but because the 3DS’ battery life lasts only three hours. After the battery dies it takes roughly three hours to completely recharge the unit.
Nintendo has also finally implemented online and a friends list which is a nice addition. The ability to see when your friends are or aren’t online is a much needed feature, but it’s certainly not the best online interface there is. One major downside to the new online setup is the inability to send messages to friends who are online.
The Nintendo 3DS is truly a step into the next generation of gaming, but that doesn’t mean it’s without any problems. My recommendation to those who are still on the fence about the 3DS is to just hold off a little bit longer. That way they’ll be able to enjoy some of the Triple-A titles that didn’t make it in time for launch, as well as purchase some old-school classics from the GameBoy and GameBoy Color era on the eStore. The system is going to be a must-own in the very near future, but right now it just doesn’t live up to the price it’s been given(300 bucks).
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