Nintendo has gone trademark loco and registered "3DS," "N3DS," "3DSWare" and "3DSPlay," indicating that the company might not be changing the name of its next-generation handheld before release.
The filing of the latter two names also hints at potential services for the upcoming device, which will be able to allow users to play 3D-enabled portable games. '3DSWare' is likely to be a download service, offering bitesize games - the Nintendo DSi set a precedent with its DSiWare Shop.
'3DSPlay' is more intriguing. If it is anything like WiiPlay, it could be a product consisting of several minigames that help players get to grips with the 3D technology.
According to Siliconera, Nintendo has also registered the following names; DS Sound, DS Name Card, DS Magazine, DSMovie, DSCamera, DSCinema, DSMessage, DSMusic, and DSAlbum.
The filing of the latter two names also hints at potential services for the upcoming device, which will be able to allow users to play 3D-enabled portable games. '3DSWare' is likely to be a download service, offering bitesize games - the Nintendo DSi set a precedent with its DSiWare Shop.
'3DSPlay' is more intriguing. If it is anything like WiiPlay, it could be a product consisting of several minigames that help players get to grips with the 3D technology.
According to Siliconera, Nintendo has also registered the following names; DS Sound, DS Name Card, DS Magazine, DSMovie, DSCamera, DSCinema, DSMessage, DSMusic, and DSAlbum.
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deleted 18 May 2010 11:44
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Makes sense they took a big risk trading the Gameboy Brand so DS brand now massive more so than Gameboy, then why not keep it.