Nintendo on Tuesday revealed that its Nintendo 3DS gaming system will support 18 games when it launches March 27.
Gamers who pick up a 3DS next month for $250 will have the option of purchasing three Nintendo-published games for $39.99 each, including "Pilotwings Resort," "Steel Diver," and "nintendogs + cats."
"Pilotwings Resort" is an aerial adventure in which players soar over the tropical Wuhu Island in 3D, completing missions and snapping pictures. "Steel Diver," meanwhile, is a strategy and combat game set in submarine. Nintendo said the 3D technology makes the player feel like they are looking into a mini aquarium as they control the sub. With "nintendogs + cats," players interact with realistic puppies and kittens. There are three versions available, which start with a different breed: French bulldog, toy poodle, or golden retriever. Each game came unlock more than 20 breeds, though.
There are also a variety of gaming options from third-party publishers, including "Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition" from Capcom, "The Sims 3" from EA, "Madden NFL Football" from EA Sports, "Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 3D" from Konami Digital Entertainment, "Lego Star Wars III: The Clone Wars" from LucasArts, "Ridge Racer 3D" from Namco Bandai Games America, "Super Monkey Ball 3D" from Sega, "Bust-a-Move Universe" from Square-Enix, "Samurai Warriors: Chronicles" from Tecmo Koei America, and "Asphalt 3D," "Combat of Giants: Dinosaurs 3D", "Rayman 3D," and "Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Shadow Wars" - all from Ubisoft.
"Seeing 3D visuals without the need for special glasses is just one aspect of Nintendo 3DS," Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime said in a statement. "The real test of any system is whether the games and applications draw you in and keep you engaged. Through the launch window and beyond, Nintendo 3DS delivers."
The 3DS will also come pre-loaded with several games, apps, and features, Nintendo said, including a camera that can be used to take 2D and 3D photos. The built-in "Face Raiders" game asks users to create humorous versions of their own photographed faces. You can also use the camera to create your own Mii character.
The 3DS will also come with six augmented reality cards.
Nintendo said the 3DS will play almost every game in the Nintendo DS library, except those that require the secondary Game Boy Advance slot.
Earlier this month, Rovio also confirmed that its popular "Angry Birds" game will be available on the Wii and 3DS later this year.
For more, see PCMag's Nintendo 3DS: What to Expect, our comparison between the Nintendo 3DS and the upcoming Sony Next Generation Portable, and the slideshow above.