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Nintendo 3DS system update brings 3D video

Have you watched it yet?

If you own a Nintendo 3DS and have performed a system update you'll be able to watch a brand new 3D video on your system.

It's worth watching, too. It doesn't show any games but it shows what can be done with 3D video.

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We begin with some nature scenes before we see a bear walking towards a lake.

Then comes the first wow moment as cable cars on a mountain glide towards you before a train zooms past.

After watching a flower opening, you can get a full appreciation of glasses-free 3D as skydivers fall from the air.

We finish with a great fireworks display. A perfect way to end the video - the first 3DS gift from Nintendo.

Watch it and you'll be able to see how easy it will be to show off 3D movie trailers.

Want to know how to get this video for your Nintendo 3DS. Find out about Nintendo 3DS system updates on Nintendo's official website.

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  1. manic221 Friday 25th Mar 2011 at 12:30

    I watched it :) it was really impressive and the image quality was suberb!

  2. Mart2006 Friday 25th Mar 2011 at 12:36

    I can't connect mine to the internet. I've done exactly the same as I did with the DS and Wii, but to no avail. :? I'll try to once it's charged in around 2 hours.

  3. Jay_Magic Friday 25th Mar 2011 at 12:59

    ...5pm cannot come quick enough!

  4. imbusydoctorwho Friday 25th Mar 2011 at 13:24

    Bring on tonight.

  5. pokemaster Friday 25th Mar 2011 at 13:37

    loved this video. Cant wait to see some more 3D video. Just about to play SSFIV for first time.

  6. NEO.BAHAMUT Friday 25th Mar 2011 at 14:14

    It is actually a pretty awesome video, with great picture quality! I just can't wait for some Shaun The Sheep in 3D! :D

  7. darkandy666 Friday 25th Mar 2011 at 15:17

    yer i watched it pretty good i must say :D

  8. PinkShaymin Friday 25th Mar 2011 at 15:21

    I've just watched it :) it's certainly interesting to begin to see some of the things the system can do, I'm looking forward to what else might be in store for us!

  9. ACloverSerebii Friday 25th Mar 2011 at 16:27

    I ordered from ASDA, and mine coming tommorow :'(

  10. wiiman 101 Friday 25th Mar 2011 at 17:06

    I've been using the video all day at school to show off the 3DS, they loved it!

  11. tomutwit Friday 25th Mar 2011 at 17:27

    hmmmmm ill ask my dad if i can play on my 3ds to watch this vid and stuff then put it away till may maybe

  12. jct Friday 25th Mar 2011 at 18:39

    I'll be downloading this in a jiffy. Got my 3DS today from Tesco with Pilotwings Resort :D , decided to abort my plans to get it at GAME. I'll get Super Street Fighter IV tomorrow from GAME with the £40 deposit though, so it's all good.

    My dad had to pick his jaw up from the floor after he saw the 3D effect! :D :D :D

  13. 06harrisj Friday 25th Mar 2011 at 18:49

    Updating now. Such a shame I'll have to wait a couple of weeks for my glasses to come before I can watch the 3d Effect. When I try without them I just get a crippling headache. Yay.

  14. Cazy008 Friday 25th Mar 2011 at 20:01

    Errm...Am I missing something here? The 3d on the 3ds looks ok, but, it just makes me go cross eyed and feel sick :? I don't have trouble with cinema 3d...Hmmm..

  15. MrChewtoy Friday 25th Mar 2011 at 21:36

    Managed to connect to the internet at last, more than I could with my Lite. Although when I attempt the system update it comes up with an error code. Any advice?

    EDIT: Never mind, it works now xD

  16. Issun2765 Friday 25th Mar 2011 at 22:49

    It is AWESOME!
    Can't wait to see what it would do in the future! :D

  17. ninjafox Friday 25th Mar 2011 at 23:44

    The trailer looks amazing and really shows how impressive the 3D effect is. If anyone is still doubting the ability of the 3DS this trailer will shut them up! :D

  18. angrybaldman666 Saturday 26th Mar 2011 at 08:59

    The video is great and can not wait to see a full 3D movie but just wish it had and movie player on it so you could watch MP4s on it like on the Ipod/PSP but not sure what movie format the 3DS users .

  19. Nintendo Mad Saturday 26th Mar 2011 at 09:49

    This video was really good for my Nan and my Mum, they didn't really get excited by the 3D calibration (where the 3D logo goes up and down) and the other games were a bit hard to show off 3D unless you were actually going to play them, the 3D video was really enjoyed by them though, they enjoyed the bear and all of the nature and suddenly really liked the 3DS as opposed to not really finding anything to do on it before.

    Nintendo Mad

  20. Nintendo Mad Saturday 26th Mar 2011 at 09:50

    Errm...Am I missing something here? The 3d on the 3ds looks ok, but, it just makes me go cross eyed and feel sick :? I don't have trouble with cinema 3d...Hmmm..

    Don't have the 3D turned up all the way, I find half way provides a great 3D effect but doesn't make me feel a bit weird, whereas on all of the way is nice for the first few seconds it gets a bit horrible.

  21. MrChewtoy Saturday 26th Mar 2011 at 10:25

    The video was really impressive, a great way off showing off the 3D to skeptical mates.

  22. Hylian_Grouch Saturday 26th Mar 2011 at 13:18

    i watched it but it was completely unnessecary. im much happier about my 3ds actually arriving than being able to watch a bear miss a trout in 3d

  23. layton lover Saturday 26th Mar 2011 at 14:18

    Just started the update, my 3DS looks so peaceful on it's little docking station. I'm actually in love.

  24. Flyingleaf Saturday 26th Mar 2011 at 17:31

    I picked my Aqua Blue 3DS up from Game yesterday after work along with the labrador Nintendogs and cats and got them up and running today- my mind was blown!!
    I have also completed my first system update and downloaded the free 3D video thanks to this news page- will we always learn of new updates here or should I check on the main Nintendo site every week?

  25. golden toad Saturday 26th Mar 2011 at 19:40

    when will they launch the eshop?

  26. 142520452213 Saturday 26th Mar 2011 at 21:18

    The video was alright. I don't really know why we got it to be honest, the games show off the tech far more! :lol:

  27. ace topcat Saturday 26th Mar 2011 at 22:22

    golden toad

    when will they launch the eshop?

    i read somewhere that said it was going to launch the eshop and the internet browser at the end of may :wink:

  28. chojin Sunday 27th Mar 2011 at 12:10

    I also read May being the date for the Big update, the video is cool, looks good

  29. MaRiO12345 Sunday 27th Mar 2011 at 17:44

    It looked beautiful in 3D.I was like :shock: when I first saw it!

  30. Salamence19 Sunday 27th Mar 2011 at 19:46

    When I first saw the video on Friday, I was like, "Wow, this will be pretty cool if they use it for trailers and stuff," but then I saw the bit with the water on the hands and was like, "NINTENDO MUST MAKE A GAME REVOLVING AROUND WASHING PEOPLE'S HANDS." And that was that.

  31. Laganwanderer Monday 28th Mar 2011 at 09:19

    The video is amazing. The best thing about it is you can show off the power of the 3DS to your family without trying to talk them through a game. It's a neat little touch and was a nice surprise.

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