Nintendo has released the technical specifications of its new 3DS handheld, confirming that the console will have a slightly smaller touch screen than the DSi and that it will be backwards compatible with all Nintendo DS games.
Nintendo 3DS Specs:
Size: 134.6 x 73.6 x 22.8mm approx
Weight: 226.8g approx
Top Screen: 3.53" 800x240px 3D display (400px allocated to each eye)
Touch Screen: 3.02" 320x240px
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Nintendo 3DS Game Card: 2GB Max at launch
Wireless Communication: 802.11 2.4GHz
Sound: Stereo speakers positioned to the left and right of the top screen.
Battery: Lithion Ion
Input/Output: A port that accepts both Nintendo 3DS game cards and game cards for the Nintendo DS family of systems, an SD memory card slot, an AC adapter connector, a charging cradle terminal and a stereo headphone output jack.
Telescoping stylus approximately 4 inches when extended.
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