Sure, there’s a lot to criticize about the way Nintendo’s managed 3DS’s initial months, but’darned if this little baby can’t do amazing things with the proper software. This week’s free Nintendo Video update, featuring a College Humor piece called “Next Level Hugs,” drives a point home like no other film I’ve seen on the handheld: With properly-filmed material, 3D movies look incredible on 3DS. The images pop with amazing’I mean, really, really amazing’life, clarity and convincing depth.
Give it a look and see if you agree. Next Level Hugs is not the funniest thing I’ve seen on Nintendo Video (Dinosaur Office and BearShark tie for that award), but it’s amusing enough and looks flat-out terrific.
Every time I wonder if 3D was a waste of resources, I see something like this and remember how much fun the process can be. More than ever, I want to see How to Train Your Dragon and Toy Story 3 on my 3DS. I want to play Super Mario 3D Land. I want to draw 3D cartoons.
Is 3D necessary? Of course not. Roller coasters, funnel cakes and helium balloons aren’t necessary, either. And I love ”˜em all. Not everything on 3DS should rely on 3D, but it’s a fantastic option to have for the right material.
So, set your 3DS on sleep mode for a few minutes and check out the two new additions! Yeah, there’s a second new video. It’s a movie trailer. Please don’t make me name it.
The funnel cake a roller coaster metaphor is a strong one. Well done.
We are getting different videos here in NZ. Right now we've got 3D Magic Trick 5, Hiccup and Away, OK Go – All is Not Lost and OK Go – White Knuckles.
Had a look at few of the video´s, but I think they are a waste of time. Saw the new HTC 3D phone live in action yesterday. Waaaaaaaay better camera and display than the 3DS.
Nintendo better cut the crap and make some games. Now.
My favourite video on the 3DS was the Dinosaur Office. I wish there was a way to get it back ($1 download?).
My favourite movie trailer is the current one. GLEE the 3D CONCERT MOVIE !!! My wife has already seen the movie (advance screening) and although it wasn't as good as the actual concert itself she still loved it.
You should go see it Richard. Glee. Glee! GLEE!!!
I really enjoy the College Humor videos, I know I can watch them on the site, but it's not in 3D! 🙂
I don't like the fact that Nintendo has only put up videos by Ok Go. I don't know about anyone else, but I don't exactly like them that much.
I think they need to get more bands on the Nintendo Video. And possibly even post videos more often.
When are the 3D movies coming out?
I keep getting notifications that new videos are on my system, but when I check for them, they haven't changed. Is this happening to anyone else.
It is happening to me. I downloaded Pizza Quest 4 times. My favorite videos so far are Dinosaur Office and Pizza Quest. (Haven't watched Next Level Hugs yet)
It's happening to me, too. I'm getting the new ones as they arrive, but I keep getting spotpass notices to reload the same OK Go video…and today it wanted me to reload the "Nintendo Video is…" promo.
Bugs to be fixed, methinks. Personally, I wish they'd just drop the "Nintendo Video is…." and let me keep one of last week's videos in its slot.
@ Blue:
No offense intended to Glee fans. 🙂 The show's not my cup o' tea, but I have to admit there's some terrific talent there. And, er…I did buy their version of "Pure Imagination" from iTunes. Agh! I admit it! I have a Glee song on my iPhone!