That Nintendo announced the 3DS was not a surprise -- that they had a couple-dozen of these things to try out. We elbowed our way to the front of the line to try it out, and the effect is actually not bad. It's perhaps not great, but it's certainly not bad definitely giving a firm illusion of depth without resorting to glasses -- or eye crossing. The new analog slider on the left feels a lot like the PSP's analog nub, but larger and without the texture. It's a bit easier on the fingers, and comfortable. Nintendo 3DS in the flesh! originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Jun 2010 13:29:00 EDT. Please see o
