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Nintendo 3DS
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Nintendo 3DS game cards, Nintendo DS/DSi game cards, Digital distribution
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128 MB FCRAM, 6 MB VRAM
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Dual Core ARM11 MPCore, single core ARM9
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- NA: March 27, 2011
- JP: February 26, 2011
- EU: March 25, 2011
- AUS: March 31, 2011
- KR: April 28, 2012
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N/A
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- Worldwide:
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The Nintendo 3DS (Japanese: ニンテンド3DS Nintendo 3DS) is a portable console developed by Nintendo. It is the successor of the Nintendo DS. Like previous DS consoles, it features dual screens, with the lower screen being a touch screen. However, the top screen is able to produce "3D effects without glasses" via a process called autostereoscopy. The console features backwards compatiblity with the DS and DSi consoles. It was released on February 25, 2011 for Japan, March 27, 2011 for North America. It also has a Mii Maker, and a Virtual Console for Game Boy and Game Boy Color games.
Features and Software
System Settings
System Settings allows you to change settings for your Nintendo 3DS, such as system profile and date/time. System Settings also allows you to calibrate the touch screen and Circle Pad, perform Microphone Tests and 3D Screen Checks, and use System Transfer.
Activity Log
Activity Log allows you to view records of activity on the 3DS (pedometer steps, game playtime, etc.). It also has a Software Library feature where you can view software you've played, how long you've played it, etc. You can also view rankings in the Software Library.
AR Games
Augmented Realty Games (or AR Games for short) are games that use the AR cards and the 2 outer cameras to augment reality on your 3DS screen. You can then play a multitude of games such as archery and fishing. You can also use your play coins to purchase new games.
Nintendo eShop
The 3DS features its own video game and application download feature called the Nintendo eShop, which features games from the Game Boy, Game Boy Color, as well as 3D versions of "Classic Games", in addition to DSiware games.[1] The Nintendo eShop abandons the traditional Nintendo points system and instead use a cash-based system where people can either load money onto their 3DS directly with a credit card or through official cards bought in retail stores.[2]
Themes
The October 6, 2014 system update added themes that could be applied to the Home screen. Five basic themes come free (red, pink, black, blue, and green), with a Theme Shop selling more.
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style="background:#Template:Nintendo 2nd color;" | Description
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style="border-top-right-radius: 15px; background:#Template:Nintendo 2nd color;" | Music
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| Stars: Gold & Black
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Black background with gold stars
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"Happy Time"
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| Polka Dots: Gold & White
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Gold background with white dots on top, reversed on bottom
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"Summer Time"
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| Polka Dots: Black & White
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Black background with white dots on top, reversed on bottom
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"Chill Time"
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| Stripes: Black & White
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Horizontal black and white stripes
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"Chill Time"
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| Checkerboard: Black and White
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Black and white squares in a checkerboard pattern
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"Chill Time"
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| Mario: Felt-Stamped Characters
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Grey felt-style background with Mario characters
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"Secret Level" - Super Mario Sunshine
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| Mario: Wood-Burned Characters
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Wood-grain style background with Mario characters
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"Secret Level" - Super Mario Sunshine
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| Hanafuda
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Artwork from Hanafuda cards on top, Marufuku* on folders
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"Elegance"
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| Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds: Two Worlds
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Artwork of A Link Between Worlds and treasure chest folders
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"Hyrule Main Theme" - A Link Between Worlds
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| Mighty Mushrooms
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Mushrooms and 1-Up Mushrooms
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"Toad's House" - Super Mario 3D World
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| Spotlight: Yoshi
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Yoshi artwork on top, Yoshi egg background and folders, Yoshi sound when exiting Sleep Mode
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"Rainbow Park" - Super Mario 3D World
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| Spotlight: Peach
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Peach artwork on top, crowns background on top, Peach and Mushrooms background on bottom
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"Rainbow Park" - Super Mario 3D World
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| Spotlight: Luigi
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Luigi artwork on top, Luigi logo background on top, Luigi and Fire Flower background on bottom
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"Rainbow Park" - Super Mario 3D World
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| Spotlight: Mario
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Mario artwork on top, Mario logo background on top, Mario and Star background on bottom
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"Rainbow Park" - Super Mario 3D World
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| NES: Jumping Mario
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Lakitu and cloud background on top, ? Block folders, , Mario on bottom jumps as icons are scrolled
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"Ground Theme" - Super Mario Bros.
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| Spinner: Rosalina
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Mario and various enemies and power ups on top, Rosalina on bottom, Super Star folders, Rosalina spins as icons are scrolled
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"Super Mario 2007" - Super Mario Galaxy
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| Spinner: Peach
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Mario and various enemies and power ups on top, Peach on bottom, Peach spins as icons are scrolled
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"Super Mario 2007" - Super Mario Galaxy
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| Spinner: Mario
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Mario and various enemies and power ups on top, Mario on bottom, Mario spins as icons are scrolled
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"Super Mario 2007" - Super Mario Galaxy
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| Spinner: Bowser
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Mario and various enemies and power ups on top, Bowser on bottom, Bowser spins as icons are scrolled
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"Super Mario 2007" - Super Mario Galaxy
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List of Nintendo 3DS System Versions
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Date Released
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Description
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| 1.0.0-0
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System Default
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Initial version included at the launch of the system.
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| 1.1.0-1
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March 27, 2011
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Improves stability of system, improves network connectivity, and extends data receiving ability. Also adds a 3D demonstration video.
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| 2.0.0-2
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June 6, 2011
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Adds Nintendo eShop, 3DS Internet Browser, DSi-3DS system transfer, and SpotPass functionality in Sleep Mode. Also introduces a bug in Ridge Racer 3D.
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| 2.1.0-3
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June 15, 2011
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Adds automatic updating when a wireless internet connection is available. Also fixes Ridge Racer 3D bug.
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| 2.1.0-4
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July 25, 2011
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System stability fixes.
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| 2.2.0-4
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November 13, 2011
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Adds ability to join online games from Friend List. Required to run Super Mario 3D Land and Mario Kart 7, and will automatically update to this version if a 3DS is not updated to this version or later.
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| 3.0.0-5
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December 6, 2011
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Adds 3D video recording and stop motion/time lapse functionality to 3DS Camera. Adds Accomplishments, Music Player, Slideshow (for finished Puzzle Swap panels), SpotPass functionality, improved StreetPass functionality, new Puzzle Swap panels, and Find Mii II to StreetPass Mii Plaza. Adds demo downloads, in-game purchase downloads, Sleep Mode downloads ("Download Later"), add-on content for cartridge games, and improved convienience to Nintendo eShop. Improves Parental Controls, system security, and online play. Adds 3DS-3DS System Transfer, QR Code functionality (in HOME Menu's camera mode), and Nintendo Zone.
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| 3.0.0-6
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December 21, 2011
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Minor improvements to system performance and StreetPass Mii Plaza.
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| 4.0.0-7
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April 24, 2012
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Adds ability to create folders on the Home Menu to organize games and applications.
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| 4.1.0-8
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May 14, 2012
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System stability fixes and minor adjustments
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| 4.2.0-9
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June 26, 2012
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System stability fixes and minor adjustments
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| 4.3.0-10
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July 24, 2012
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System stability foxes and minor adjustments
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| 4.4.0-10
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September 19, 2012
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System stability fixes and minor adjustments
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| 4.5.0-10
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December 4, 2012
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System stability fixes and minor adjustments
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| 5.0.0-11
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March 25, 2013
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Makes Sleep Mode downloads still function when Nintendo eShop is open while in Sleep Mode
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| 5.1.0-11
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April 4, 2013
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Fixes bug that prevents accessing System Settings
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| 6.0.0-11
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June 17, 2013
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Adds save data backups for downloaded games
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| 6.1.0-11
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June 27, 2013
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System stability fixes and minor adjustments
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| 6.1.0-12
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July 11, 2013
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Can now update StreetPass Mii Plaza from within Mii Plaza application
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| 6.2.0-12
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August 5, 2013
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Adds StreetPass relay feature, allowing StreetPass data to be passed between systems within a Nintendo Zone
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| 6.3.0-12
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September 12, 2013
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System stability fixes and minor adjustments
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| 7.0.0-13
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December 9, 2013
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Adds Nintendo Network IDs, Miiverse, and a notification system for software updates. Changes activation of the 3DS Camera to pressing the L and R buttons simultaneously. Removed limit of system transfers
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| 7.1.0-14
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December 19, 2013
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System stability fixes and minor adjustments
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| 7.1.0-15
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January 22, 2014
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System stability fixes and minor adjustments
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| 7.1.0-16
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February 26, 2014
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System stability fixes and minor adjustments
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| 7.2.0-17
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May 12, 2014
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Passwords for Parental Controls may now be emailed in case they are forgotten
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| 8.0.0-18
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July 7, 2014
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System stability fixes and minor adjustments
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| 8.1.0-18
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July 24, 2014
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System stability fixes and minor adjustments
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| 8.1.0-19
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August 6, 2014
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System stability fixes and minor adjustments
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| 9.0.0-20
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October 6, 2014
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Adds themes to the Home Menu and a Theme Shop for purchaseable ones. Screenshots of the Home Menu are now possible. Alteration to the Nintendo eShop.
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| 9.2.0-20
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October 29, 2014
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System stability fixes and minor adjustments
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List of Nintendo 3DS System Revisions
Nintendo 3DS XL
In July 2012, a second iteration of the console was released, the Nintendo 3DS XL. It was released in North America and Europe in Silver/Brown, Red/Brown and Blue/Brown colours, and was also released in fully white and Pikachu-themed editions in Japan.
Differences between the Nintendo 3DS and 3DS XL
- The 3DS XL boasts 90% bigger screens, which also results in a harder to lose 3D sweetspot, and more exaggerated 3D effect. The screens are also les light-reflective.
- The 3DS XL has a larger battery life.
- The 3D light has been removed, and the 3D Slider must now be clicked to be disabled.
- Start, Select and Home are now more clickable buttons.
- The 3DS XL comes with a larger SD Card.
- The stylus of the 3DS XL is no longer telescopic, and is placed in the side of the console.
- The circle pad is smaller, smoother, and indented further into the console. Additionally, the four protrusions of the D-Pad are now sloped.
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