A cheaper alternative, the New Nintendo 2DS XL, incorporates some of the features from the New Nintendo 3DS with elements from the 2DS such as the lack of stereoscopic 3D functionality; it also shifts from the slate form factor of the original 2DS model to a clamshell design. Although the project fell short, Nintendo was able to collect valuable research on liquid crystal which would later aid in the development of the Nintendo 3DS. Kotaku mentioned it as "possibly the best portable gaming device ever...[and] a well-designed machine..." and that "it plays great games"[217] while The Verge called it "the best portable gaming buy around right now. However, Mii created on Nintendo 3DS systems cannot be exported back to a Wii due to the addition of character parts in Mii Maker not present on the Wii's Mii Channel. [34] In February 2010, video gaming website Computer and Video Games reported that a select "handful" of Japanese developers were in possession of software development kits for the Nintendo DS successor, with The Pokémon Company given special priority. [41] Nintendo also demoed 3D trailers for DreamWorks' How to Train Your Dragon, Warner Bros' Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole, and Disney's film Tangled on the 3DS. [65] In Europe, the system launched on the same day but in Silver + Black, Blue + Black and Red + Black color variations. Use our game search to find Nintendo Switch games, Wii U games and Nintendo 3DS games, look for upcoming games and see recent releases. It is also possible to collect faces from the system's image gallery, which is searched automatically for faces. Unlike most 3DS titles, the guide is not region locked. The claim led to a minor dispute between the publication and Nintendo over its accuracy. Virtual Console games are distributed over broadband Internet via the Nintendo eShop, and are saved to a removable SD card. [285] However, on August 7, 2013, that amount was reduced by 50% to US$15.1 million because the initial figure was, according to Judge Jed Rakoff, a federal judge, "intrinsically excessive" and "unsupported by the evidence presented at trial." [279] The fourth quarter of 2014 saw the release of the New Nintendo 3DS in Japan and Australia. [143], Nintendo eShop is the Nintendo 3DS's online software distribution service. Starting from: See purchase options. [27], Despite this, Nintendo continued to investigate the incorporation of 3D technology into later products. Reviewers generally recommended the console to new buyers of the Nintendo 3DS family, although not so much to current owners of a Nintendo 3DS. [124], The New Nintendo 3DS and New Nintendo 3DS XL (known as New Nintendo 3DS LL in Japan) are updated revisions of the 3DS and 3DS XL that were first unveiled during a Japanese Nintendo Direct presentation on August 29, 2014. [134] The system is a variation of the New Nintendo 3DS line, featuring the additional hardware features and software compatibility of the New Nintendo 3DS, albeit without the stereoscopic 3D functionality, and a foldable form factor. [57][58] The ten Game Boy Advance games were released in North America on December 16, 2011. [90] On the original 3DS, the screen measures 3.53 in (90 mm), while on the 3DS XL it measures 4.88 in (124 mm). [164], The SpotPass TV service launched in Japan on June 19, 2011. [69] In December 2012, Nintendo Chinese distribution partner, iQue, launched the iQue 3DS XL in three special editions, one featuring a Mario decal while the other two feature both Mario and Luigi. Additionally the browser supports JPEG and MPO image uploads from the system's photo gallery. It was priced at $199.99. [42], In August 2016, a Super Mario 3D Land New 3DS bundle with two faceplates was released in North America as an exclusive to Target and Walmart. [84], The Nintendo 3DS has custom components co-developed by the Nintendo Research & Engineering department and other manufacturers, all combined into a unified system on chip. [183] As people walk by in the background, the game takes their pictures from their faces, also adding them as enemies. "[220] On the other hand, Destructoid said the 3D effect on the XL was more subtle than on its predecessor. It featured weekly episodes of Watts Zap and other compilation videos containing Eurosport content. [136] Using the Home button, users can suspend the current software that is running and bring up the Home Menu, allowing the user to launch certain multitasking applications, such as the Internet Browser and Miiverse. Supported filename extensions include MP3 audio with .mp3 and AAC audio with .mp4, .m4a, or .3GP. Nintendo has also published downloadable versions of this card in larger sizes. A near-field communication (NFC) reader and writer was released on September 25, 2015, in North America at US$19.99 and on October 2 in Europe, alongside Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer. On November 7, 2017, the Miiverse servers closed down for the 3DS and the Wii U. In North America, the XL model was released in Metallic Red and Metallic Black (renamed "New Red" and "New Black"). [17][45], Aspects of the devices' designs were noted; IGN felt that the face plate options on the regular-sized models added a level of personalization to the console, but that "[while] face plates will take off with younger gamers in particular, these accessories could just as easily end up in the bargain bin faster than you can say Limited Edition Perfect Dark Zero Xbox 360 face plate." The Nintendo 3DS XL (originally Nintendo 3DS LL in Japan, and iQue 3DS XL in China and shortened to 3DS XL and 3DS LL) is a handheld system by Nintendo. Released in Europe? : Yes, on September 9, 2011 5. A year after release, the Nintendo 3DS XL was announced on the 21st of June with the release date set in the late summer. : Yes, on September 9, 2011; discontinued 4. [289] The suit was originally filed by the Quintal Research Group after it secured a patent for a "computerized information retrieval system" in 2008. The handheld's most prominent feature is its ability to display stereoscopic 3D effects without the use of 3D glasses or additional accessories, and offers new features such as the StreetPass and SpotPass tag modes, powered by Nintendo Network; augmented reality using its 3D cameras; and Virtual Console, which allows owners to download and play games originally released on older video game systems. [221] The Verge spoke positively of the build quality and design choices, saying the console improved on the original. Much like the Nintendo DSi XL, the 3DS XL features longer battery life and screens which are 90% larger than the original. The New Nintendo 3DS[a] is a handheld game console produced by Nintendo. [150] It functions as a multitasking system application and can be used while another application is suspended in the background. The Netflix streaming video service was released in North America on July 14, 2011. [10] As an eighth-generation console, its primary competitor was Sony's PlayStation Vita.[11]. On the Nintendo 3DS XL, this method yields a viewing size for DS games similar to their native sizes (due to the larger screen size of the XL), unlike on the original 3DS models, where the games appear to be shrunk. [283] Playing games in 3D has been suspected of causing headaches among some gamers. On March 13, 2013, a United States federal jury ordered Nintendo to pay him US$30.2 million in damages. On the original Nintendo 3DS, the screen measures 77 mm (3.02 in), while on the 3DS XL it measures 106 mm (4.18 in). Some 3DS games have improved performance and/or graphics on the new systems due to their upgraded hardware. [35], On March 23, 2010, Nintendo officially announced the Nintendo 3DS handheld console, successor to the Nintendo DS family. The XL model had halted production in July 2019. Announcement Date: June 9, 2011 2. 21.6 mm (0.85 in) H, 144 mm (5.7 in) W It also features a dedicated volume slider and a wireless switch, which turns on or off wireless communications. He did, however, say that the 3D felt more immersive: "Where the 3DS felt like peering through a peephole into another world, the XL is almost like stepping through a door. [45] The final physical design was also revealed at this event. The Nintendo 2DS is a handheld game console produced by Nintendo.Announced in August 2013, the device was released in North America, Europe and Australia on October 12, 2013. The systems feature a slightly refined design, featuring colored face buttons resembling the Super Famicom's and PAL version Super Nintendo Entertainment System's color scheme. On September 20, 2012, the Nintendo 3DS XL launched in South Korea, in Silver + Black, Red + Black, and White color variations. On Japanese models, a content filter is active by default which can be disabled with the registration of a credit card, intended to prevent children from visiting mature websites. The Nintendo 3DS XL, however, comes with a 1750 mAh, 3.7 V lithium-ion battery capable of lasting between 3.5 and 6.5 hours playing 3DS games and 6 to 10 hours playing DS games. However, Nintendo responded that these rumors were false and that the article was "entire speculation", but refrained from further commenting on the subject. Der Bildschirm weist für seine Größe mit 800×240 px eine beachtliche Auflösung auf, der 3D-Effekt kann … While the Switch displaced the Wii U as Nintendo's primary home console in terms of production and distribution,[71] Nintendo executives affirmed that the company would continue to support the 3DS with more first-party and third-party games in the immediate future. [263][264] As of March 31, 2011 the 3DS had sold 3.61 million units, short of the 4 million Nintendo projected. Background downloading is possible via SpotPass, while playing games or in sleep mode. [88][89], The console contains two separate screens. The first game revealed was Kid Icarus: Uprising, and several other titles from third parties were also announced, including Square Enix with Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy, Konami with Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater 3D, Warner Bros. Interactive with a Batman title, Ubisoft with Assassin's Creed: Lost Legacy, Capcom with Resident Evil: Revelations and Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition, and Activision with DJ Hero. [158] Nintendo announced on October 21, 2011, that Hulu Plus would be released on the Nintendo 3DS by the end of the year. The Nintendo 2DS. In North America, the New Nintendo 3DS XL was released on February 13, 2015, while the standard-sized New Nintendo 3DS was released later on September 25, 2015. Released in North America? There is also an infrared port on the back of the console, which allows the system to connect with certain peripherals such as the Circle Pad Pro and the amiibo reader/writer. Oktober veröffentlichen. As of September 30, 2020[update], the Nintendo 3DS family of systems combined have sold 75.92 million units, and games for the systems have sold 383.1 million units as of March 31, 2020. – Nintendo 3DS News at IGN", "Is the design of the 3DS final or not? Some games, such as Xenoblade Chronicles 3D, are specifically optimized for the upgraded hardware, and exclusive to New Nintendo 3DS with no support for prior models. There is no known correlation between model number or production date and display type. [51] Guests watched two brief performances and trailers, then were given time to play a selection of games on 3DS devices. [12][13] The XL model remained in production until July 2019, when production ceased and it was removed from their website. [16], The 3DS received multiple redesigns over the course of its life. [16][17][18] The standard New Nintendo 3DS features interchangeable front and back plates;[19] 38 different designs were available at launch in Japan. The system features backward compatibility with older Nintendo DS video games. As such, the 2DS is a handheld console targeted at a different audience than that of the regular Nintendo 3DS models, particularly younger users. 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[17], Unlike the previous models, which used standard SD cards, the New Nintendo 3DS line uses Micro-SD cards for data storage, which are stored alongside the battery behind the device's rear cover, which needs some screws to be removed in order to access the Micro-SD card slot. ", "Did Nintendo Doom New Handheld Before Its Release? Total Nintendo 3DS first-party software sales for the month hit more than 2 million units, the highest since December 2011. The system was released in Japan on October 11, 2014, in Australia and New Zealand on November 21, 2014,[8][9] on January 6, 2015 in Europe in a special Club Nintendo-exclusive "Ambassador Edition", and at retail in Europe on February 13, 2015. [33][34][35] 335,000 units were sold during its first week of availability in Europe and North America. [17] The Nintendo 2DS is a complete redesign of the handheld which was released on October 12, 2013, and is described as an "entry level" version of the 3DS. 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