AR Games

AR Games
Developer(s)	Nintendo
Publisher(s)	Nintendo
Platform(s)	Nintendo 3DS
Release date(s)	JP February 26, 2011 EU March 25, 2011 NA March 27, 2011 AUS March 31, 2011
Genre(s)	Augmented reality, Targeting
Mode(s)	Single-player
Rating(s)	ESRB: E

AR Games is a 3D augmented reality video game developed by Nintendo, and is preloaded on all Nintendo 3DS systems.

Overview

AR Games is a preloaded app that consist of numerous augmented reality games. The Nintendo 3DS is bundled with six AR cards.^[1] Five of the six cards have a picture of a character on them, consisting of Mario, Link, Kirby, Pikmin, and Samus. The sixth one is a question mark box from the Super Mario Bros. series.

Some AR cards are compatible with other Nintendo 3DS games like Nintendogs + Cats and Pokédex 3D.^[2][3]

Because Nintendo 3DS systems allows to display Augmented Reality content via the AR card, at a size relative to that of the image on the card, Club Nintendo released a Giant AR Card that allows the users to view their Mii in life size. ^[4] The Giant AR Card can be purchased for 200 Club Nintendo points. ^[5]

References

1. ^ http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/3DS/Nintendo+3DS/feature.asp?c=28176
2. ^ http://www.nintendo.com/3ds/ar-cards
3. ^ http://www.siliconera.com/2011/01/16/make-your-nintendogs-cats-pop-out-onto-your-desk-with-ar-cards/
4. ^ http://www.nintendo.com/3ds/ar-cards
5. ^ https://club.nintendo.com/rewards-details/a/21002.do