Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Flipnote Studio's coming to the 3DS, y'all!

One of the only reasons I seriously considered picking up a DSi back when the system was the new kid on the portable-gaming block was that it gave owners access to the gloriously creative app known in North America as Flipnote Studio.

Well, it appears an updated version of that piece of digital software will soon be made available to folks who have 3DSes and 3DS XLs.

According to yesterday's mini (Japanese) Nintendo Direct, below, Flipnote Studio 3D will hit the 3DS eShop as a free download sometime this summer.



Beyond that, the big news for me in regards to this release is that it will allow users to export their creations as animated GIFs, a series of GIFs or AVI movie files.

For more information about what's set to be included in this iteration of Flipnote Studio, check out neogaf.com and nintendoeverything.com.

UPDATE: for all of you who'd prefer to understand what's being said in this "Nintendo Direct mini," an English version (published by Nintendo of Europe, it seems) can be found here.

20 comments:

Lizzi said...

Uwaaaah! I love such useful apps for handhelds!

I already loved the nintendo mail app for the 3DS.

Oh I really hope it will hit the european e-shop soon! BTW Harmo Knight will be released sometime in march! I'm looking forward to it :D

Justin Difazzio said...

SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEeeeeEEEEeeeEEeEEeeEEETTTT!

thegaygamer.com said...

You and me both, Lizzi! I have a feeling all of us will be getting this app this summer, although it's only been announced for Japan so far.


I'm really looking forward to Harmo Knight, too, by the way. It's released here on the 28th, so not too far away! Hopefully you get it soon after.

thegaygamer.com said...

Ha ha! Does this mean you enjoyed the DSi version, Justin? Or are you like me and you've always *wanted* to play with the DSi version? Either way, I agree :)

Zaphod65 said...

Between this and tomorrow's impending announcement of the Pikachu 3DS XL coming to North America, it's a good day.

thegaygamer.com said...

Tomorrow's impending announcement of the Pikachu 3DS XL coming to North America? Did I miss something again?


I mean, I know the system was shown in the most recent Pokemon Mystery Dungeon ad, which suggested it's on its way, but are there rumblings it's actually going to be announced tomorrow?

Zaphod65 said...

The official Pokemon Twitter account posted this about 30 minute ago: Pika pika! We've got some exciting news for Pikachu fans coming up tomorrow! pic.twitter.com/fXEOuaUiK2

thegaygamer.com said...

Ah! I think you may be right then! Are you planning to pick up one of these systems? I think they're cute, but I'll be passing myself. I'm glad others will be able to get their hands on them, though :)

Lizzi said...

AWWWWW! That's so great :D

I love my Pikachu 3DS XL! Even though it's kinda unpopular here in Germany (don't know anything about the other EU-countires).

But I have to say one bad thing about the Pikachu 3DS XL in comparison to the normal 3DS XL:

when you open the 3DS XL the display snaps into place, but this always sounds and feels like you're going to break it if you coninue pushing the display (which is never getting better). After a while the display begins to wobble when it's opened more than a normal 3DS XL display. This really bothers me.

The Pikachu edition looks so super-cute but this is just a pain in the ass.

thegaygamer.com said...

Ah, yes, the snapping of the display. It is kind of shocking, especially at first, isn't it? It isn't a deal breaker for me, but I can understand how/why you'd hate it, Lizzi.

Zaphod65 said...

I haven't decided yet. I certainly want one -- after picking up Meloetta at GameStop, I now have all 649 Pokemon -- but my entertainment budget is blown for awhile after buying a Wii U and next week's release of Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate.

Lizzi said...

Yes and (like I said) it's way worse with the Pikachu Edition! My boyfriend owns a normal blue 3DS XL an I compared it. It's just awful!

thegaygamer.com said...

Oh, i completely forgot about Meloetta! Of course, I don't have Black 2 or White 2, so I guess it's kind of a moot point, isn't it?


Also, I understand about having a blown entertainment budget! At least you'll have your Wii U and MH3U even if you don't wind up picking up a Pikachu XL, right?

thegaygamer.com said...

Huh! I wonder why that is?

Zaphod65 said...

If you have the first Black and White games, you can still get her. I got one for each cartridge. *cough* lol

thegaygamer.com said...

Oh! I didn't know that. But I have to go to a Gamestop to get her, right?

Zaphod65 said...

Correct.

thegaygamer.com said...

Well, I guess I'll have to find a Gamestop somewhere near me. There has to be one somewhere in Seattle...

The Girly Gamer said...

I've never heard of Flipnote Studio before, but I'll be interested to try it. It looks pretty great!

thegaygamer.com said...

It was a pretty interesting piece of software released for the DSi. I'm not sure I'll be able to do anything worthwhile with it, but I'm going to give it a try!