3DS Impressions from PAX East
At PAX East I got a chance to test out the Nintendo 3DS. The hardware looks very nice and sleek. The system can output a very nice HD image. The problem for me comes with the 3D effects. I was playing with the 3D slider to find a good 3D mix and I could not find it unless I had it all the way up to full 3D or near that position. I played two games in 3D, they were The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition. I feel that Street fighter gave a better idea of 3D than Zelda did. In Zelda I noticed if look at the center of the 3D screen I could see with my peripheral vision the distorted image on the sides of the screen. I didn’t notice that in Street Fighter because you are mostly focusing on you fighter and following him with your eyes. I think this problem with be come apparent in more slower paced games as Street Fighter is a very fast paced game.
Another issue I have with the 3DS is the way 3D is done. You have to be at a certain distance away from the screen to get the effect. If you move out of this sweet spot you have to readjust the 3D settings. I noticed it also took me a bit to find the sweet spot when I was playing with 3D on. When I play my handhelds I can usually be in a couple of different positions to be comfortable.
Battery Life is another huge issue. I am used to my DS getting about 15 to 20 hours of play time. To go down to only 3 hours at max with 3D on is very bad. Even if you turn the 3D off you can only get about 5 hours. I like having the longer battery life because I can take it with me and not worry about having to charge it when I want to play. It’s like my kindle a long battery life that’s ready to go when needed.
I have decided to pass on the 3DS right now and revisit the system when it gets a revision like the DS Lite. If you would like to try the 3DS out check the 3DS Kiosk finder to find a demo location (via gonintendo)
Convention prepping
Next week I’ll be going to PAX East 2011. I went to last years PAX East (link) and had a really good time. This year is going to be larger and filled with more adventures. In preping for the convention I am made sure I am ready to go early.
I am 95% packed for the trip. I figured instead of my usualy pack the night before I would be ready to go ahead of time and not trying to get everything packed in a crazed rush. I will make a list so that I know I have everything for my trip. This way I can double check everything. The only thing I haven’t packed is my messenger bag or backpack to take with my as I use them on a daily basis and I haven’t figured out which one I will bring with me.
Most likely I will bring my messenger bag because it’s the Bag of Holding (ThinkGeek). I just need to finish up on packing my camera and I’ll be all set.
It’s Still Rock And Roll To Me – PAX East Recap
It’s been over a week since the end of Penny Arcade Expo East (PAX East)
and I finally caught up on my sleep. Typically me and my friends usually hit up at least one convention a year. Our typically convention we usually visit was ICON and we started to lose interest in going. SO When I heard PAX was going to be at Boston this year I was like Hey lets go and try something new out. PAX East pretty much lived up to my hype 
. We are already planning for next years convention.
Last Blog before Boston
I will be heading out to PAX East today. By the time this goes up on my site I will already be traveling to Boston. I am bringing my digital camera and will be taking notes to write a follow up blog about this convention. It should be an interesting time. I would follow my updates on twitter, but I am unsure how much I will be using it this weekend.
I look forward to enjoying this weekend!
