Category:Nintendo 3DS

The Nintendo 3DS is a handheld console developed by and was released in March 2011. Its most notable feature is its ability to produce stereoscopic 3D effects without the need for any special glasses. It succeeds the series of handhelds and features backward compatibility with almost all the Nintendo DS's catalog of games, including DSiWare and other DSi-specific software. In June, its first patch was made available, and the Nintendo eShop became its official online store for additional content. The Nintendo 3DS was officially unveiled on June 15, 2010 at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3).

During a Nintendo Direct broadcast on June 21, 2012, Nintendo announced the existence of the 3DS XL. This was a relatively minor change, increasing the overall size of the system, slightly improving the battery life, and making the screens 90% larger. The system came out July 28, 2012 in Japan and Europe and in August for America and Australia. In Japan and America, this date coincides with the release of New Super Mario Bros. 2.

The Nintendo 2DS has the same features as the 3DS except 3D viewing. It has a slate form factor rather than the clamshell design of the 3DS and the 3DS XL. It was released on October 12, 2013, the same day Pokémon X and Y was released.

Circle Pad Pro
The Circle Pad Pro is an attachment that adds a second circle pad and the and  shoulder buttons to the 3DS. A version was made for both the original and XL models.

NFC Reader/Writer
The NFC Reader/Writer is an accessory that adds amiibo support to the 3DS. The New Nintendo 3DS models have a built-in NFC reader on the lower screen.

Launch titles
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 * Japan (February 26, 2011)
 * 1) Bust-a-Move Universe
 * 2) Combat of Giants: Dinosaur 3D
 * 3) Nintendogs + Cats
 * 4) Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 3D
 * 5) Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask
 * 6) Ridge Racer 3D
 * 7) Samurai Warriors: Chronicles
 * 8) Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition
 * Europe (March 25, 2011)
 * 1) Asphalt 3D
 * 2) LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars
 * 3) Nintendogs + Cats
 * 4) Pilotwings Resort
 * 5) Pro Evolution Soccer 2011
 * 6) Rayman 3D
 * 7) Ridge Racer 3D
 * 8) Samurai Warriors: Chronicles
 * 9) The Sims 3
 * 10) Super Monkey Ball 3D
 * 11) Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition
 * 12) Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars
 * 13) Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell 3D
 * North America (March 27, 2011)
 * 1) Asphalt 3D
 * 2) Bust-a-Move Universe
 * 3) Combat of Giants: Dinosaurs 3D
 * 4) LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars
 * 5) Madden NFL Football
 * 6) Nintendogs + Cats
 * 7) Pilotwings Resort
 * 8) Pro Evolution Soccer 2011
 * 9) Rayman 3D
 * 10) Ridge Racer 3D
 * 11) Samurai Warriors: Chronicles
 * 12) Steel Diver
 * 13) Super Monkey Ball 3D
 * 14) Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition
 * 15) The Sims 3
 * 16) Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars