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The '''Nintendo 3DS''' is a handheld console developed by {{c|Nintendo}}, released in March 2011. In June, its first patch was made available, and the {{c|Nintendo eShop}} 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 {{c|Nintendo DS}} series of handhelds. It features backward compatibility with almost all the Nintendo DS's catalog of games, including {{C|DSiWare}} and other DSi-specific software. The Nintendo 3DS was officially unveiled on June 15, 2010 at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). | The '''Nintendo 3DS''' is a handheld console developed by {{c|Nintendo}}, released in March 2011. In June, its first patch was made available, and the {{c|Nintendo eShop}} 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 {{c|Nintendo DS}} series of handhelds. It features backward compatibility with almost all the Nintendo DS's catalog of games, including {{C|DSiWare}} 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]]. | |||
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