Category:Nintendo 3DS

The Nintendo 3DS is a handheld console developed by, released in March 2011. In June, its first patch was made available, and the became its official online store for additional content. 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. It features backward compatibility with almost all the Nintendo DS's catalog of games, including and other DSi-specific software. 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 monor, increasing the overall size of the system, slightly improving the battery life, and making the screens 90% larger. The system comes 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.

Japanese launch titles

 * 1) Bust-a-Move Universe
 * 2) Combat of Giants: Dinosaur 3D
 * 3) Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 3D
 * 4) Professor Layton and the Mask of Miracle
 * 5) Rayman 3D
 * 6) Ridge Racer 3D
 * 7) Samurai Warriors: Chronicles
 * 8) Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition

North American launch titles

 * 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) Steel Diver
 * 12) Super Monkey Ball 3D
 * 13) Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition
 * 14) The Sims 3
 * 15) Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars