Nintendo 3DS IR (Infrared Port)
What it is and how it could and would be used to enhance your gaming experience.
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Nobody exept Nintendo knows for sure what the infrared port on the N3DS will be used for, but it surely can be used for 3DS to 3DS line-of-sight communication and data transmission to add-on devices like PokeWalker.
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Nintendo 3DS IR controller IC is produced by NXP and bears the markings: S750 0803 TSD031C
Why include an InfraRed Port on the Nintendo 3DS?
- it is a cheap well known technology...
- Accessories and 3DS add-on devices that use IR are cheap to produce.
- No licensing or stigmatization issues unlike with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
- Super low power consumption as compared to other alternatives.
(remember the last time you changed batteries for your TV remote? Was it a couple of years ago!)
...and I always wanted to have a RC Helicopter with a built in camera that could be controlled by 3DS.
Pokemon IR - Black & White C-Gear Infrared
How IR Port (Infra Re) is used in Dual Screen Pocket Monster games from GameFreaks.
As You know Poke series are the top selling games for Nintendo consoles starting from GAMEBOY and GBC up to GBA, DS, DSi and now also on Nintendo 3DS. The C-Gear is a new feature in Pokemon Black and White. It is located on the bottom of the screen in a similar manner as in Pocket Diamond and Pokemon Pearl version, and offers a variety of new trading an battle functions. You go to the game after completing a task Makom. First, it is constantly in search of local, wireless, infrared connection and Wi-Fi to find or make new friends. This function is easy enough for those who do not seek to disable it. With the infrared signal from the DS and 3DS, you can quickly battles with up to four players and craft quickly out of the box or PC. You can now also automatically exchange friend codes via IR. InraRed options: Battle, trade, exchange friend codes and the feeling that the compatibility check of the players. The IR "feel box" is a rhythm game between two players and it is assumed that the finger (not pencil) so that they correctly assess their compatibility (which is certainly how he is like a couple of hit rates.)
