Nintendo's highly anticipated 3DS handheld gaming system hits stores at the end of the month, and gamers everywhere are waiting with bated breath. PCMag got its hands on the device, and we want to share the experience with you. You read our hands on a few months ago, and now it's time for a deeper, in-depth look at the 3DS.
The Nintendo 3DS is chock full of interesting features, the foremost of which are the handheld's titular 3D graphics. A special LCD screen offers three-dimensional graphics without the need for glasses, and a sliding switch can change the depth effect or turn off 3D graphics on the fly. It features twin outward-facing cameras for taking 3D photos and sharing them with friends. The camera can also offer augmented reality features for certain video games, bringing aspects of your games into your physical surroundings. The 3DS also has Nintendo's new StreetPass and SpotPass features, making going online and sharing content with friends streamlined and simpler than previous networking methods. The 3DS will be able to play any DSiWare software, and will have its own library of classic Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Gear, and Turbografix-16 games in its Wii-like Virtual Console.
For more, check out the slideshow below. Everything we took out of the box, you get to see. After you look at the pictures, keep an eye on PCMag.com for a full review of the 3DS.