The Nintendo 3DS is Nintendo's successor to the Nintendo DS, and is the company's fifth generation handheld console. The system was announced in March of 2010, with it being officially unveiled at E3 2010. The system is able to project stereoscopic 3D effects without the need of 3D glasses. The 3DS is in direct competition with Sony's Playstation Vita.
The Nintendo 3DS was released in Japan on February 26, 2011; in Europe on March 25, 2011; in North America on March 27, 2011; in Australia on March 31, 2011; and in Korea on April 28, 2012. However, after the launch, sales were notably low, especially from May through July. This was due to a combination of factors, including a lack of high-profile games other than Ocarina of Time 3D and Nintendogs + cats, the early absence of the online store, and the high starting price of about $250 worldwide. In contrast, the DS launched at about $100 less.
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Yoshi's Woolly World (2015)
Developed by Good-Feel for 3DS, WiiU
Yoshi's Woolly World, previously known as Yarn Yoshi, is an upcoming 2.5D side-scrolling game being developed by Good-Feel Company and due to be published by Nintendo for the Wii U and subsequently the Nintendo 3DS.4.755 -
Pokemon Sun/Moon (2016)
Developed by Game Freak for 3DS
Pokemon Sun/Moon is a role-playing game developed by Game Freak and released on Nintendo 3DS. The game takes place in the Alola Region, a series of four islands, and introduces the players to the seventh generation of Pokemon. The player will be able to pick from three new starters, as well as encounter two new legendaries. New features include a four player Battle Royal, Rotom Pokedex and even a QR Scanner.49
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Corpse Party: Back to School Edition (2016)
Developed by Xseed Games for 3DS
Corpse Party: Back to School Edition is an adventure game developed by Xseed Games and released on Nintendo 3DS.25
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Harvest Moon: Skytree Village (2016)
Harvest Moon: Skytree Village is a simulation game developed by Natsume and released on Nintendo 3DS.25
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Technical Specifications
Weight: 235 grams (8.3 ounces)
Nintendo 3DS Brainwaves
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Hyrule Warriors Coming to 3DS, Official Trailer Accidentally Released
Hyrule Warriors will be coming to the 3DS, a newly leaked trailer has revealed. NeoGAF user Nibel spotted...
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9th June, 0 replies
Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden for 3DS Looks to be Coming West
Dragon Ball Z fans rejoice, it looks like Bandai Namco has decided to localize Dragon Ball Z: Extreme...
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9th June, 0 replies
Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice Announced
Nintendo of Europe has announced, via Twitter, the next game in the Sonic Boom series. Playable characters...
