Nintendo 3DS introduces 3D video

Mike Bantick
Wednesday, 07 December 2011 13:38

Your IT - Entertainment

Sure it was due some time ago, and sure, it can only be viewed on the 3DS itself, but nonetheless Nintendo is introducing 3D video recording capability to the hand-held 3DS gaming system.

 

Nintendo has released details of the latest firmware upgrade for the 3DS.  This one includes 3D Video recording as well as a somewhat restrictive ability to transfer content between 3DS consoles.

Here are the details:

Lights, Camera, Action'¦ Nintendo 3DS  owners will be able to capture 3D video, embark on new StreetPass Quests and transfer content from console to console as part of the latest Nintendo 3DS System Update, which takes place today.

The Nintendo 3DS System Update gives Nintendo 3DS owners access to a range of new features and enhancements. This includes 3D video capture, which will allow you to record up to 10 minutes of 3D video in the palm of your hands, so you can shoot your own mini blockbuster or simply capture your special family moments, all in stunning 3D.

The Nintendo 3DS video function also features some special filming options for the more creative enthusiast! Just some of the interesting options include: the Interval Shot feature, which allows you to record image after image in short timed intervals, producing a piece of time lapse footage. You could, for instance, demonstrate an icicle melting or a flower blooming. There's also the Frame Pick feature, which can be used to take many still images and join them together to create stop motion footage, in the same way an animation is created!

New features will become available in the StreetPass Mii Plaza, including new panels to swap and collect for Puzzle Swap. You will also have the option to embark on a new StreetPass Quest, with new tools to help beat your enemies, in addition to new hats to discover and collect.

Nintendo 3DS owners will be able to transfer content between their Nintendo 3DS systems (See below for restrictions). Software purchased from the Nintendo eShop, Nintendo eShop account funds, and save data including photographs and audio can now all be easily transferred between your Nintendo 3DS consoles.

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