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Free E-Reader Software Coming To 3DS In Japan

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by Kyle Hilliard on July 07, 2013 at 05:39 PM

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A major Japanese printing company, recognizing the popularity of the 3DS, is bringing e-book software to the handheld gaming system.

Dai Nippon Printing is planning on focusing the software and its related books towards children, the main owners of 3DSs. The software will be free to download, and the books will be somewhat cheaper than their printed counterparts.

The software will be available in Japan this fall.

[Via: Siliconera]

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by Bozzie Sunday, July 07, 2013 at 05:51 PM

If even one 3DS owner reads a book because of this, I will see it a success.
by Human The Tree Sunday, July 07, 2013 at 05:58 PM

If it has a good inventory, I'm in.
by Ocorena Sunday, July 07, 2013 at 06:00 PM

when I saw E-reader I thought it meant they were bringing back the old Nintendo card reader peripheral for gba...
by Kid Ica Sunday, July 07, 2013 at 06:09 PM

Wasn't the eBook service supposed to come to U.S.A. a while back?
by Psykologic Sunday, July 07, 2013 at 06:35 PM

I own the original 3DS...I can't imagine me wanting to read a book on that tiny ass screen. Looks great on the XL, though.
by Father Titan Sunday, July 07, 2013 at 06:56 PM

O.O

LOCALIZE IT.
by Badprenup Sunday, July 07, 2013 at 07:01 PM

Cool idea? Yes. Would have been way better if it was a launch app? Definitely. They could have even used the E Manual software, as it supports hyperlinking and a table of contents. Could be on Wii U too.
by GL4DOS Sunday, July 07, 2013 at 07:20 PM

Please come to America!
by darkflamemaster Sunday, July 07, 2013 at 07:23 PM

come to US! NOW!
by LADodgersFan Sunday, July 07, 2013 at 08:29 PM

Hope they have a diverse amount of books. Its a long shot since its mostly for kids, but it would be cool to choose from literary classics to modern hits.
by shadowmasterx99 Sunday, July 07, 2013 at 08:33 PM

I don't know about this. Shutting down the system when you're done reading isn't quite as satisfying is slamming a book shut.
by Warrior Sunday, July 07, 2013 at 08:34 PM

Actually... a long time ago... a company said they were gonna release a manga reading app for 3DS... Where the heck is that? Hahah and I do hope this app comes to America!
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by Rain Queen Sunday, July 07, 2013 at 08:34 PM

If I can read the e-books I already own, I'd use it. Though I'm not sure how well that would work on the 3DS's small screen (relative to a dedicated e-reader or a computer/tablet).
by skullman2025 Sunday, July 07, 2013 at 08:51 PM

how would a gamer read an e-book on an 3ds (not xl)
by Dark Lord Kaan (Skullmanic) Sunday, July 07, 2013 at 11:17 PM

I'm so glad I live in Japan. Oh wait, nope, California.
by Apricot Monday, July 08, 2013 at 10:39 AM

Well, this would be good for anybody who wants to read books on their 3DS. I'm not really interested in it, though.
by RezidentHazard (Skeptical Inquirer) Monday, July 08, 2013 at 10:48 AM

Why don't they just hurry up and add Amazon Kindle and Barnes and Noble Nook apps to the thing? Or is that just another idea that just makes too damn much sense?
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by nightcrawlerash13 Monday, July 08, 2013 at 01:30 PM

It looks great! I hope it comes to America some time!