The main feature of the Nintendo 3DS (N3DS) is its ability to represent a 3D image for the user, without having to wear special glasses. Nintendo has not revealed how it would be exercised, but it is more likely that screen has a thin lens layer in front of the screen. These screens are already in use on at least one phone model in Japan, a 3D image is focused on a particular point in space and a 3D image is visible when users are viewing from the right point.

It also have a 3D joystick and force feedback, Nintendo is also considering an accelerometer, so there will be possiblity to control 3DS by tilting it. It also provides high-speed wireless network connections and improved battery life.

Nintendo 3DS has been released in Japan in February 26th, Europe in March 25th, North America in March 27th and Australia in March 31st, 2011. During its launch weekend in Japan, all of 400 000 units were sold out.

Final specification is:

Upper 3D screen of 800 (400 pixels per eye) x 240 pixel resolution.

Lower 320 x 240 QVGA touchscreen.

Dual rear cameras for 3D photos, one front camera.

Circle analog pad, gyro sensor and accelerometer for more realistic input.

IEEE802.11 b/g WLAN, 2.4 GHz link for communication with other 3DS systems.

3D depth slider. 3D effect can be switched off completely.

Telescopic stylus.

Game card slot, SD (R4ISDHC RTS, M3i, Acecard 3, R4idsn) card slot, AC connector, cradle connector and stereo audio jack.

Battery life of about 3.5 hours.