Nintendo 3DS facts for kids
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An Aqua Blue Nintendo 3DS in the open position.
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| Developer | Nintendo |
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| Manufacturer | Nintendo, Foxconn |
| Type | Handheld game console |
| Generation | Eighth generation |
| Release date | JP February 26, 2011 EU March 25, 2011 NA March 27, 2011 AU March 31, 2011 KOR April 28, 2012 CHN December 1, 2012 |
| Units shipped | Worldwide: 29.84 million (as of December 31, 2012) |
| Media | Nintendo 3DS, DS and DSi Game Cards, Digital distribution |
| CPU | Dual-Core ARM11 MPCore |
| Memory | 128 MB FCRAM, 4 MB VRAM |
| Storage | Included 2 GB SD card 2 GB internal flash memory (1.5 usable) Cartridge save |
| Graphics | Digital Media Professionals PICA200 GPU |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi IR |
| Online services | Nintendo Network StreetPass and SpotPass Miiverse |
| Best-selling game | Super Mario 3D Land (8 million units) |
| Backward compatibility |
Nintendo DS/DSi |
| Predecessor | Nintendo DS series (DS, DS Lite, DSi, and DSi XL) |
| Successor | Nintendo 3DS XL (redesign) |
| Related articles | Famicom 3D System Virtual Boy |
The Nintendo 3DS is a handheld video game console made by Nintendo, which can display 3D effects without the need for any special glasses. Like the Wii, it has a Mii Maker application, letting the user create their own personal avatar, which some games use to replace the standard characters. It was released in Japan on February 26, 2011, on March 25, 2011 in Europe and on March 27, 2011 in the United States. The Nintendo 3DS lets the user play games in either 2D or 3D. A slider lets the player change the level of 3D in the game. The Nintendo 3DS also lets the user play Nintendo DS games, but only in 2D. It comes with extra channels (some have to be downloaded from the Nintendo eShop), such as Nintendo Video, Nintendo Zone, and Swapnote. The system has a camera on the inside, and two on the outside. The outer cameras let the user both take pictures in 3D and shoot videos up to 10 minutes long in 3D.
The Nintendo 3DS was first shown at the Electronic Entertainment Expo 2010.
On August 12, 2011, Nintendo cut the price of the 3DS to $170. People who got it when it was at the higher price of $250 got 10 free Nintendo Entertainment System games, along with 10 free Game Boy Advance games from the Nintendo eShop.
A bigger version, called the Nintendo 3DS XL, was shown to the public on June 21, 2012. This version has screens much larger than the regular 3DS'. It was released on August 19, 2012 (along with New Super Mario Bros. 2), and currently costs $199.
A new version of the console, called the Nintendo 2DS, was released on October 12, 2013.
Games
The Nintendo 3DS first launched in Japan with Pro Evolution Soccer 3DS,Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition, Samurai Warriors: Chronicles, Bust-a-Move Universe, Nintendogs + Cats, Ridge Racer 3D, Combat of Giants: Dinosaurs 3D, and Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask. Titles for the North American and European launches of the 3DS are The Sims 3, Madden NFL 3DS, Lego Star Wars 3: The Clone Wars, Super Monkey Ball 3D, Asphalt 3D, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars, and Steel Diver.
List of Built-in Applications
- Health and Safety Information
- Nintendo 3DS Camera
- Nintendo 3DS Sound
- Mii Maker
- StreetPass Mii Plaza
- AR Games
- Face Raiders
- Activity Log
- Nintendo 3DS Download Play
- System Settings
- Nintendo eShop
- Nintendo Zone
Related articles
Images for kids
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The Nintendo 3DS E3 2010 unveiling involved an elaborate stage with moving set pieces.
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A prototype Aqua Blue Nintendo 3DS shown at E3 2010; the circle pad was originally colored alongside the console.
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A Nintendo 3DS XL in the open position
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The Circle Pad Pro accessory for the original Nintendo 3DS
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A Nintendo 3DS stand, originally bundled with Kid Icarus: Uprising
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A Nintendo 3DS NFC Reader/Writer, which enabled Amiibo for the 3DS, 3DS XL, and 2DS
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A Black + Blue Nintendo 2DS
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A Metallic Black New Nintendo 3DS XL
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A Black x Turquoise New Nintendo 2DS XL
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The Nintendo 3DS Home Menu as of system version 9.3.0-21. The upper screen displays a 3D animated logo for each individual app, while the bottom screen displays application icons.
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An augmented reality tech demo called Target Shooting, as seen at E3 2010
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See also
In Spanish: Nintendo 3DS para niños
