The Nintendo 3DS is getting a significant software update on June 6. I’m not at all interested in the new web browser. I should be excited by the new (and way late) Nintendo eShop online store. What really has me excited is the 3D Pokedex for Pokemon Black/White! Here are some details from the press release:
Within the Nintendo eShop, Nintendo 3DS users will also be able to download the free Pokédex 3D application and start collecting data for more than 150 Pokémon from the Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version games. This new application lets users view each Pokémon in 3D with animated motion and sound. The Pokémon image can be rotated 360 degrees, allowing users to zoom in and view it from any angle. The detailed Pokédex also allows users to search, sort and filter all of the data they receive in a variety of ways, making it the essential guide for Pokémon fans. Players can complete their Pokédex by sharing data with friends and using the SpotPass feature, or by scanning special Pokémon AR Markers (augmented-reality markers). Once users have received data for a Pokémon, the AR Viewer allows them to view that Pokémon image in a real-world setting in real time, and create photos to share with friends.
Unfortunately for me, I’ll be busy with that E3 thing when the 3D Pokedex hits. I’d love to spend hours just messing around with it. Priorities….
Yay, 3D pokemon! Now if only I could actually get a real 3D Pokemon game. That would be nice.
@Ray
Have you started playing Pokemon White yet?
This seems like a pretty cool application, makes me want to get a 3DS even mroe now. A 3D pokemon game would easily be the difference in me getting a 3DS sooner rather than later though. This sounds like an awesome feature though for any pokemon fan.
Now if only there was a 3DS color I liked.