Nintendogs + Cats: Toy Poodle and New Friends

by Nintendo

• More than 27 breeds to choose from, including puppies and kittens
• Each puppy and kitten has unique coloring and personality possibilities
• Breed choice depends on game version. These include French Bulldog, Toy Poodle and Golden Retriever
• Utilize Nintendo 3DS StreetPass and SpotPass functionality to share your experience with friends and other players
• With Nintendo 3DS augmented-reality feature, you can watch your puppy play on your dining room table or sit in the palm of your hand

Product Details

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• ASIN: B002I08ZTI
• Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 4.9 x 0.5 inches ; 8 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: March 27, 2011
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (72 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,166 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #18 in Video Games > Nintendo 3DS > Games > Action

Product Description

Amazon.com

Nintendogs + Cats: Toy Poodle and New Friends is a single player, handheld, Pet Simulation game for Nintendo 3DS.* The latest game to date in the wildly popular Nintendogs franchise Nintendogs + Cats: Toy Poodle and New Friends is one of three versions of Nintendogs + Cats released simultaneously along with the 3DS gameplay system. Features include: care, feeding and training functionality pioneered by the Nintendogs franchise; touchscreen and microphone interaction with pets; 3DS camera-based technology; and augmented reality features utilizing handheld game cards.

The Pups are Back and Have Brought Friends

Nintendogs' puppies are back in the palm of your hand in Nintendogs + Cats: Toy Poodle and New Friends for the Nintendo 3DS system. This new, special game features even cuter and more expressive puppies and, for the first time, kittens. The fun from the original nintendogs game returns, with multiple breeds to choose from, accessories for your puppies and kittens to wear, and the ability to let your puppies and kittens train and compete in different challenges and activities. In addition, Nintendo 3DS functionality expands gameplay in a variety of ways, for example: the built-in player facing camera allows pets to recognize you and react accordingly; StreetPass and SpotPass functionality allows you to share your experience with friends and other players wirelessly; and special augmented reality features utilize playing cards to bring your pets into the real world.

Nintendogs comes to Nintendo 3DS with some fun new friends.
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Nintendo 3DS

Nintendo 3DS is a groundbreaking hardware release that brings 3D gaming to the handheld market for the first time. The fourth major release in the DS product line, the Nintendo 3DS utilizes 3D Slider functionality and an improved top LCD display to present a glasses-free 3D effect in compatible games, while giving players the option to moderate the effect as they see fit. Taken together with additional features including full analog control in 3D game environments, motion and gyro sensors that transfer the movements of the handheld into the game, 3D camera functionality, an adjustable stylus and full backwards compatibility to all Nintendo DS games and you have not only a must-have system, but a revolution in handheld gaming.

Key Game Features

• More Than 27 Breeds to Choose From
  • Each puppy and kitten has unique coloring and personality possibilities.
  • Breed choice depends on game version. These include French Bulldog, Toy Poodle and Golden Retriever.
• Puppies and Kittens Come to Life
  • Puppies and kittens look fluffier, softer and more expressive than ever in 3D.
  • Adorably lifelike puppies and kittens react to your touch and your voice using the built-in camera, touch screen and microphone. The facial-recognition technologies on the Nintendo 3DS even let puppies recognize their owners.
  • You can take pictures of your puppies and kittens by simply tapping the camera icon on the screen, which you can save to your album and share with your friends.
• Share Your Experience with Friends and Other Players
  • Exchange your Mii characters, puppies and kittens, and presents with other nearby players over a wireless connection (StreetPass).
  • Seamlessly hop online and download new game content such as new Mii characters and items such as pet accessories (SpotPass).
• Play with Your Puppies and Kittens in Your World
  • With the Nintendo 3DS augmented-reality feature, you can watch your puppy play on your dining room table or sit in the palm of your hand.
  • You will be able to walk with your puppy and have your steps counted by the built-in pedometer on the Nintendo 3DS system when you have the game inserted and in sleep mode.
  • The Journal feature will keep track of your daily activities in the game. You can view other players you've encountered with StreetPass, view your pedometer data, etc.

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* Nintendo 3DS sold separately.

Product Description

<p> Nintendogs + Cats: Toy Poodle & New Friends are back in the palm of your hand on the Nintendo 3DS system, with even cuter and more expressive puppies and, for the first time, kittens! The fun from the original Nintendogs returns, with multiple breeds to choose from, accessories for your puppies and kittens to wear, and the ability to let your puppies and kittens train and compete in different challenges and activities. Nintendogs + Cats: Toy Poodle & New Friends features over 20 breeds that vary depending on which game version you choose, whether it is French Bulldog, Toy Poodle or the Golden Retriever game. Each puppy and kitten has unique coloring and personality possibilities which you can see even more clearly than ever in 3D. </p> <p> Visuals aside, Nintendogs + Cats allows you to play and learn from your pet unlike any game before with its variety of tools and features. With the Nintendo 3DS augmented-reality feature, you can watch your puppy pl

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Make you go :) April 19, 2011

By funbi1112

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

THIS IS A REVIEW FOR ALL THREE VERSIONS ON NINTENDOGS+CATS

First, I would like to clarify that this is NOT an cat game and it's mainly dogs. The cats are "unlockable" after you've showed to the game that you are responsible enough to take care of you dog(s). The cats are a lot harder to "get close to" but they requires much less cares and attentions. It dosen't matter which version you get, you're going to get the same cats.

Why did I made a review for all three versions? Well, because THERE'S NO DIFFERENCE!!! REALLY!!! All dogs and cats are unlockable in each games. The only "difference" is the items that are avalible in the games (meaning different colors). However, you can get the items via "street passing" with other players. ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW IS WHICH DOG YOU'RE GETTING FIRST.

The toys in this game really shows off the 3d effect here (EX: freesbie, boomerang, helicopters). The dogs in 3d are ADORABLE! This game may seems easy, but a deep strategy game is hidden under the paws (not literatly). For example, you might be surprised how much better your dog can do with proper training and a good night sleep. I would like to point out that where you're petting your dog really matters (DO NOT MESS WITH THEIR TAILS!!!), they bites. 0_0

This game make people smiles, and just when you think you're done with the game... A NEW ITEM POPS UP! (hint: mario kart ;D and mario house)

GAMEPLAY AND CONTROL: 8 out of 10
GRAPHIC AND SOUND: 9.5 out of 10
REPLAY VALUE: 7 out of 10
OVERALL: 8 out of 10

20 of 23 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun game, and has differences from the original March 30, 2011

By Erin Pez

Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars   

I own Nintendogs for the the Nintendo DS, and was excited to play Nintendogs + Cats for the 3DS. I was still pleasantly surprised to play it! I knew I would like the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendogs + Cats, but I didn't think I'd like them this much. First, let me tell you that I am a 26 year old woman. I hear this game is targeted at children, but I still find enjoyment in it! The dogs have more personality in this game than the original, which is nice. The walks you can take with your dog are more enjoyable. The game understands my voice more in this game than the original. The graphics are obviously a lot better than the original; the 3D is way cooler than I thought it would be. It's something you have to see to believe.

The only complaint I have is that the dogs never go to the bottom screen the way they do in the DS version. When you're playing with the dog, there is a silhouette of him/her on the bottom screen, and you pet the silhouette as it shows a hand petting the dog on the top screen. I liked being able to "pet" the actual dog in the first game.

Overall, it's just a nice, little game. I haven't been able to adopt a cat yet, but I have played with the kittens in the kennel. I'm slightly disappointed at the variety, there are only three kinds of cats. But for me, that doesn't detract from the experience at all.

Also in this game, you can buy furniture for the house and the dogs and cats interact with the furniture, which is a nice touch.

The reason why I give it 4 stars instead of 5 is due to the fact that this is not a lengthy game. Spending half an hour a day feels like enough time with it. I understand it's a simple game, and that's what I like about it. I definitely recommend this game for kids; it's pure and kid-friendly. But I also recommend this for the adults like me who enjoy pet simulators. :)

9 of 12 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Not much different than DS version August 15, 2011

By Gadgeteer

Amazon Verified Purchase

Fun: 3.0 out of 5 stars   

I bought Nintendogs and Super Street Fighter at the 3DS launch. I've been pretty disappointed by Nintendogs. Here's why:

- This is almost exactly the same game as the DS version. There are some changes here and there, but if you have played the DS version it is really the same. I spent a lot of time with the DS version and frankly it felt like a chore to go back and do it all over again. I was hoping for something a little different. The animal game genre has moved forward, but it feels like Nintendogs has not.

- The controls in the 3DS version are hampered by the DS hardware itself. Most of the pets are shown on the top 3D screen. However, all of the interactions occur on the lower 2D screen. For me, a big part of Nintendogs' charm was that you were petting or washing your dog directly. In this version you are interacting with a shadow while your pet is on the top. To me, this really takes you out of the experience. I usually give the game to my 4yr old daughter and she keeps trying to touch the 3D screen.

On the positive side, the 3D is quite good. However, the novelty wore off pretty quickly for me. This is not a bad game but it should not be a full priced game. Heck, I might have even included it with the system. If you have a 3DS and not a DS (I can't imagine who you are) I'd probably recommend getting the 3D version if you can find it used or on sale. But if you've already got Nintendogs, I would wait for the next version.