Nintendo 3DS

The Nintendo 3DS line of handheld systems was the successor to the Nintendo DS line, developed by Nintendo and released in early 2011. About the same size as the DS Lite, the top screen is capable of 3D effects without the need for glasses, using a process called autostereoscopy. The console also has an external 3D camera. It is backward-compatible with most DS and DSi titles except some software that requires the Game Boy Advance slot.
The 3DS got a larger version called Nintendo 3DS XL (called Nintendo 3DS LL in Japan), released worldwide in 2012. It had screens almost double the size of the original 3DS while keeping the same resolution, longer battery life and a slightly redesigned look, but otherwise works mostly the same. DS games can be run upscaled (default) or in the original resolution utilizing a smaller screen estate.
On August 28, 2013, Nintendo announced the Nintendo 2DS, a slate-like model which retains all the functionality of the 3DS except for the 3D effect display. The 2DS's screens are cast on a single LCD panel as well. The 2DS plays all 3DS and DS games and was released on October 12, 2013.
Beginning in 2014 in Japan and Australia and 2015 worldwide, Nintendo released a revised 3DS, the New Nintendo 3DS, with improved internal components and additional control elements as well as interchangeable faceplates and upgraded 3D graphics. Like the original 3DS, this model is also available in the XL size titled the New Nintendo 3DS XL (called New Nintendo 3DS LL in Japan).
Nearly three years later, Nintendo released a large-screen folding variant of the 2DS tagged the New Nintendo 2DS XL (called New Nintendo 2DS LL in Japan). This also includes the revised control setup of the New 3DS.
As of 2020, all models of the 3DS line have been discontinued in Japan and Europe, except for the New Nintendo 2DS XL and the the system sold 75.92 million units by September 30.
As with the Wii U, Nintendo did not approve a main series Final Fantasy title for distribution outside Japan.
==Final Fantasy titles for Nintendo 3DS==
*Final Fantasy (Anniversary Edition, with 3D display supported; announced for release in December 2014/January 2015)http://www.siliconera.com/2014/09/17/final-fantasy-1-coming-nintendo-3ds-eshop-3d-support/
*Theatrhythm Final Fantasy
*Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call
*Final Fantasy Explorers
*Pictlogica Final Fantasy ≒
*Chocobo Racing 3D (Canceled)
===Virtual Console (Japan eShop only)===
*Final Fantasy (original Famicom version; released December 18, 2013)
*Final Fantasy II (original Famicom version; released February 12, 2014)
*Final Fantasy III (original Famicom version; released April 23, 2014)
==Related titles==
*Bravely Default
*Bravely Second: End Layer
*Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
*Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
==Special editions==
A limited edition Nintendo 3DS XL for Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call was released alongside the game in April 2014 in Japan.http://www.siliconera.com/2014/02/04/theatrhythm-final-fantasy-curtain-call-gets-limited-edition-3ds-xl-japan/#XLALUJbclYGuk93G.16
==External links==
*Nintendo 3DS on Wikipedia
*Nintendo 3DS XL on Wikipedia
*Nintendo 2DS on Wikipedia
*New Nintendo 3DS/New Nintendo 3DS XL on Wikipedia
*New Nintendo 2DS XL on Wikipedia
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