Rumored 3DS Features Include Installs, Achievements
Author: Arthur Ricky // Category: Nintendo
Despite our fairly extensive E3 hands-on time, the 3DS is still a mystery in quite a few ways. A few new rumors have popped up since Nintendo debuted the device at their press conference, but keep in mind these are entirely unconfirmed. Nikkei (via Adriasang) reports that the device will include software installs, letting players copy games to internal memory. Multiple games can be stored, reducing or eliminating the need to swap cartridges. Keep in mind this is unconfirmed, but Nikkei’s reporting may have forced Nintendo’s hand in making the 3DS announcement via press release, so they have a good track record.
The other rumor comes straight from one of Nintendo’s own developer interviews. Ryan Stradling, senior director at EA, referenced some of the online functionality of the portable system. He talks about seeing what friends are doing and getting updates, but speculation has kicked up from his comment about “exchanging achievements.” The words were emphasized in the video, so this seems to be a key point. We can’t tell for sure if it means an integrated achievement system like the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3, but Nintendo has experimented with rewards in titles like Metroid Prime 3. Consider both of these features rumors for now, and we’ll keep an ear out for official confirmation.
