Nintendo 3DS

This time, 3D gaming worked.

The **Nintendo 3DS** is a handheld gaming system developed by Nintendo (1889-2015, 2017-2020) and the successor of the Nintendo DS line.

## Why It Makes Touching Even Better in 3D

1. The top screen of the system uses stereoscopic 3D effects without the need for 3D glasses or other accessories. The 3D effects can also be adjusted to one's personal preferences or turned off completely if not wanted, effectively solving a major problem that Nintendo's previous attempt at a 3D console had suffered.
2. The StreetPass feature allows a 3DS to connect wirelessly to other 3DS devices in the near area for multiplayer gaming and collecting Miis. Some games also use the ability for other functions. An example of this is that the use of StreetPass in *Bravely Default* and *Bravely Second: End Layer* collects new villagers to help rebuild Norende and also send Nemeses to fight.
3. It also has augmented reality (AR) features the are used in the built-in 3DS game *AR Games* and several others as well.
4. The SpotPass feature allows the use of hotspots to collect StreetPass tags when not near an area.
5. The 3DS has a pedometer (step counter) built into it. For every 100 steps taken, 1 Play Coin is obtained, which acts as a currency for many 3DS games. Players may obtain ten Play Coins per day, and a maximum of 300 can be held at a time.
6. The console has its own Virtual Console, which allowed users to buy older games digitally.
7. The introduction of the Circle Pad allows for better 3D movement than the DS, which only had a D-Pad.
8. All models use the same charger, which is the same one used for the DSi and DSi XL.
9. All models are also completely backwards-compatible with DS Game Cards and DSiWare games and software.
10. Early buyers could purchase certain NES and GBA games in the 3DS Ambassador Program, which could be transferred to later revisions.
11. Offers YouTube streaming services.
	* Sadly, the older models shut this service down, so it only works on New models nowadays.
12. A large number of good and/or decent first-party games were released, most of which are designed for the 3DS console rather than just being watered-down ports of home console games. These include, but aren't limited to:
	* *Super Mario 3D Land*
	* *New Super Mario Bros. 2*
	* *Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D*
	* *The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D*
	* *The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D*
	* *The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds*
	* *Metroid: Samus Returns*
	* *Star Fox 64 3D*
	* *Pokémon X and Y*
	* *Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire*
	* *Pokémon Sun and Moon/Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon*
	* *Kirby: Triple Deluxe*
	* *Kirby: Planet Robobot*
	* *Super Smash Bros. for 3DS*
	* *Mario Kart 7*
	* *Miitopia*
	* *Tomodachi Life*
	* *Animal Crossing: New Leaf*
	* *Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer*
	* *Hey! Pikmin*
	* *Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions*
	* *Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey*
	* *Mario & Luigi: Dream Team*
	* *Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam*
	* *Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon*
	* *Fire Emblem Awakening*
	* *Fire Emblem Fates*
	* *Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia*
	* *Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World*
	* *Rhythm Heaven: Megamix*
	* *Code Name: S.T.E.A.M.*
	* *Kid Icarus: Uprising*
	* *Yo-Kai Watch 1, 2 and 3*
	* *Luigi's Mansion*
	* *Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon*
	* *Bravely Default*
	* *Bravely Second: End Layer*
	* *Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker*
	* *BoxBoy, BoxBoxBoy and Bye-Bye BoxBoy!*
	* *Ultimate NES Remix*
	* *Ever Oasis*
	* *Story of Seasons*
	* *Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns*
	* *WarioWare Gold*
	* *Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido*
13. There are also a variety of good and/or decent third-party games, including, but not limited to:
	* *Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition*
	* *Art of Balance Touch*
	* *Terraria*
	* *Minecraft* (only on New 3DS)
	* *Resident Evil: Revelations*
	* *Rayman Origins*
	* *Shovel Knight*
	* *Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy*
	* *Etrian Odyssey IV*

## Bad Qualities

### Overall

1. The cameras have several issues:
	* Images taken with the New 3DS's inner camera tend to have a strange violet tint in certain lightings.
	* Videos recorded in the 3DS camera (especially the original) suffer from choppy frame rates and low resolution.
2. Sadly, the 3DS eShop has been shut down since March 27, 2023, meaning digital-only games are no longer obtainable unless one dabbles in the usage of piracy, which is NOT recommended or condoned. (This page is dedicated to that fact.)
3. Nintendo focused on the New 3DS models a little too much, basically persuading people to abandon their older models in favor of the newer ones.
4. Unfortunately, the plastic used for the casing isn't very good, since it collects a lot of sweat and condensation can occur after playing for a long time.
5. Unlike most Nintendo handhelds, this console has **region-locking**, while its competitor, the Vita, has no such issue.
6. Some bad and/or mediocre games, both from first and third parties, including, but not limited to:
	* *Mario Party: Island Tour*
	* *Mario Party: Star Rush*
	* *Mario Party: The Top 100*
	* *Paper Mario: Sticker Star*
	* *Yoshi's New Island*] (the worst game on the console)
	* *Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley*
	* *Harvest Moon: Skytree Village* (depending on your view)
	* *Nintendo Badge Arcade*
	* *Metroid Prime: Federation Force*
	* *Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity*
	* *Super Mario Maker for 3DS*
	* *Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash*
7. The 3DS doesn't have a good circle pad, as it's very easy to come off if you are playing with it roughly.