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The 3DS conference has ended a couple of hours ago with a whole lot of new info. A messaging system, the ability to record 3D video and new StreetPass puzzles were some of the things that were announced. Read below for more info.

3DS-specific details

• Record 3D video for up to 10 minutes, do interval recording and allows for stop-motion animation. It's an addition to the 3DS Camera app. (Source)
• Find Mii/StreetPass Quest 2 announced. (Source)
• New StreetPass puzzles announced. (Source)
• Firmware adds ability to transfer 3DS software to other 3DS units
• Basic eShop improvement.
• Message people on your Friends list with Nintendo Letter Box app, available on eShop in December (Source)
• Limited edition Mario 3DS consoles coming to Japan (Source)
• Hulu Plus coming to the 3DS ([6] Source)

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Put aside your treats and candies, we’ve got something actually good to hand out. Every year we host a Halloween raffle, but this time we are changing things up by raffling your choice of a retail 3DS video game (or a game from another platform of equivalent value). The rules are simple and entries should take no more than 10 seconds to complete.
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Nintendo is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Legend of Zelda this year. They've put out a remastered version of Ocarina of Time, handed out soundtracks and are doing a tour with their orchestra. Nintendo's latest scheme is to give The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventure Anniversary Edition to every DSi, DSiXL and 3DS owner. If you have a handheld that has access to the Nintendo eShop, get on it and download it now for FREE. It is a limited time offer! ...

Sony revealed a December 17th release date for the Playstation Vita at today's conference. Unfortunately for the rest of the world, we'll be waiting until 2012 to get our hands on the console. It should also be said that the Vita comes in 2 models, a 3G and a non 3G model. Currently the price for North Americans are $249 and $299.
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