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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Pokemon Omega Ruby/Pokemon Alpha Sapphire (2014)
Developed by Game Freak for 3DS
Pokemon Omega Ruby/Pokemon Alpha Sapphire is a role-playing game developed by Game Freak and released on Nintendo 3DS. -
Mahokole Magic: Idol Collection (2014)
Developed by Alchemist for 3DS
Mahokole Magic: Idol Collection is an action game developed by Alchemist and released on Nintendo 3DS. The citizens of the Land of Magic have their hearts frozen, and it’s up to the protagonist, Plum Hoshikawa, to thaw them out with her magically warm singing and dancing. -
Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal (2014)
Developed by Sanzaru Games for 3DS
Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal is a platform game developed by Sanzaru Games and released on Nintendo 3DS. -
Prince of Tennis II: Go to the Top (2014)
Prince of Tennis II: Go to the Top is an adventure game developed by FuRyu and released on Nintendo 3DS. -
Tales of the World: Reve Unitia (2014)
Developed by Bandai Namco Games for 3DS
Tales of the World: Reve Unitia is a role-playing game developed by Bandai Namco Games and released on Nintendo 3DS. The game is a crossover spin-off game featuring popular characters like Asbel Lhant (Tales of Graces), Lloyd Irving (Tales of Symphonia), Yuri Lowell (Tales of Vesperia), Jade Curtis (Tales of the Abyss), Meredy (Tales of Eternia), and Natalia L.K. Lanvaldear (Tales of the Abyss) in a strategy RPG setting.
Technical Specifications
Weight: 235 grams (8.3 ounces)
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