Nintendo's new 3DS looks nice, but how does it measure up when we...measure it up?
DIMENSIONS (when closed)
5.3 inches x 2.9 inches x 0.8 inches
WEIGHT
8 ounces
TOP SCREEN
3.52 inch widescreen display / 800x240 resolution (400 pixels for each eye during 3D gameplay)
BOTTOM SCREEN
3.02 inch touch-screen display / 320x240 resolution
CAMERAS
Three cameras, two on outer casing, one above top screen / 640x480 resolution (0.3 megapixel)
STORAGE MEDIUM
Cartridge slot for both 3DS and DS cards (3DS cards have a 2GB capacity "at launch", suggesting larger sizes to come) / SD memory card slot
WIRELESS
2.4ghz / 802.11 wi-fi / Can communicate with other consoles or internet when in sleep mode / wireless can be switched off to preserve battery life
CONTROLS / INPUT
Touch-screen / D-pad / 360-degree "Slide Pad" (the analog stick) / motion sensor / gyro sensor / 3D "depth slider" can reduce (or even disable) 3D effects in games
STYLUS
4-inch stylus (when full extended)
AUDIO
Stereo speakers (includes stereo headphone out jack)
BATTERY
Lithium ion battery (lifespan details TBA)
PARENTAL CONTROLS
The 3DS will include parental controls