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Nintendo New 3DS

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Editorial reviews:
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3.8 out of 5
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Pros

  • aquarium looks
  • full of life and depth of visuals
  • more entertaining

Cons

  • 3DS had a very narrow viewing angle
  • smartphones have taken a big chunk out of the DS user base
  • only available on the smaller 3DS model

Key specs

  • yes
  • yes
  • 256 MB
  • yes
  • 3.32 in
  • no
  • yes

Nintendo New 3DS - Pros & Cons

Nintendo New 3DS

Pros

  • aquarium looks
  • full of life and depth of visuals
  • more entertaining
  • more productive
  • and more manageable
  • sharp design
  • smooth finish and continuous functions will
  • the 3DS feels very solid and sturdy
  • 3DS is also compatible with old DS games
  • looking sharp and tidy
  • pretty nice

Cons

  • 3DS had a very narrow viewing angle
  • smartphones have taken a big chunk out of the DS user base
  • only available on the smaller 3DS model
  • 3D screen is slightly larger and tapered
  • the 3D lacks much depth at all
  • it's not an inductive charger
  • the 3D becomes unusable
  • 3DS have been disorientation and headaches after prolonged use
  • low resolution means it wont trouble any dedicated camera kit
  • The temperamental viewing angle is troublesome
  • It does not store any personal data

Nintendo New 3DS - Full Specifications

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Technical details
CPU cores4
CPU clock speed804.0 MHz
CPU typeARM11
GPU typePICA200
GPU clock speed266.0 MHz
Ram memory256MB
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Camera
Built-in camerayes
Main camera resolution0.3 Mpx
Second camerayes
Second camera resolution0.3 Mpx
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
Built-in touchpadno
Gaming control technologyAnalogue / Digital
Gaming control function keys
  • Back
  • D-pad
  • Home
  • Menu
  • Power
  • Select
  • Start
Analog thumbsticksyes
Shoulder buttonsyes
Volume controlDigital
LED indicatorsY
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Audio properties
Supported audio files
  • AAC
  • MP3
Built-in speakersyes
Number of built-in speakers2
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Features
Accessories includedGame
3D supportyes
Motion sensoryes
Gyroscopeyes
Accelerometeryes
Multiplayer supportyes
Backward compatibilityyes
Built-in microphoneyes
Video game includedno
Stylus penyes
Parental controlyes
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Network
Online serviceNintendo Network
Social features
  • Facebook
  • Leaderboards
  • Twitter
App StoreNintendo eShop
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Display
Screen size3.32 in
Screen resolution800 x 240 px
Number of colours16.78 million colours
Touch displayyes
Touchscreen typeResistive
Second displayyes
Second screen size3.33 in
Second display resolution320 x 240 px
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Dimensions
Height3.17 in
Width5.59 in
Depth0.85 in
Weight8.92 oz
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Storage
Internal storage256 MB
Memory card readeryes
Type of mediaMemory card
Compatible memory cardsmicroSD
Memory card includedMicroSD
Included memory card size4.0 GB
Built-in hard driveno
Built-in optical driveno
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Image
Supported image filesJPEG/JPG
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Connectivity
WiFiyes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
USByes
GPRSno
Bluetoothno
DC-in jackyes
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm
Headphone output1
3G (UMTS)no
Built-in navigation systemno
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Power
Power consumption (typical)4.1 W
Battery life (running)6.0 h
Battery life (max)10.5 h
Battery type
Lithium-Ion
Number of batteries required1
Charging time3.5 h

Nintendo New 3DS - Q&A (11)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is 3DS worth it in 2021?
    lyndia
    over 1 year ago
    If we're completely honest, in 2021, the Nintendo Switch is a better buy if you don't already own one. However, if you're dying to try out a brilliant Nintendo handheld that you missed out on, the 3DS is still a fantastic addition to your console collection.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Are 3DS games still being made in 2022?
    luciano_schumm
    over 1 year ago
    March 31, 2022 officially marked the end of an era. With the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eshops preparing to shut down in 2023, last week officially marked a quieter, but incredibly significant deadline: the deadline for developers to submit new games for either platform.
    Helpful?
  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Why are they discontinuing 3DS?
    benedict_emard
    over 1 year ago
    Nintendo's decision to shutdown the 3DS and Wii U follows the closure of the Wii Shop, which shuttered in 2019. The Wii U's Miiverse, the system's online social service, also closed in 2017.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Why is the new 3DS discontinued?
    clifton_casper
    over 1 year ago
    While Nintendo initially insisted it was not a "replacement" for the 3DS, declining support and sales meant the venerable handheld's time was limited. In the year to March 2020, only 69,000 3DS consoles were sold.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    rico
    about 2 years ago
    How much is a brand new Nintendo New 3DS?
    nathanael.schroeder
    about 2 years ago
    A New Nintendo 3DS can cost from $200 to $450 in the US.
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  • 0
    Votes
    avery_kris
    about 2 years ago
    Can you play New Nintendo 3DS games on 3DS?
    jacqueline
    about 2 years ago
    No, the New 3DS games cannot be played on the 3DS.
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  • 0
    Votes
    jody
    about 2 years ago
    How long does it take for a New Nintendo 3DS XL to charge?
    linnie
    about 2 years ago
    The new 3DS XL takes about 3.5 hours to charge.
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  • 0
    Votes
    dale
    about 2 years ago
    What is the difference between the New Nintendo 3DS XL and the old one?
    josiah
    about 2 years ago
    The difference is in the CPU. The New Nintendo 3DS XL features slightly better graphics.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    glady.bechtelar
    about 2 years ago
    What is the difference between new Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 3DS?
    dominick_jones
    about 2 years ago
    The major difference is in the screen size, the New 3DS has a larger screen. Furthermore, the 3D technology in the New 3DS is much more optimized and comfortable for your eyes.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    terry_schmeler
    about 2 years ago
    Is Animal Crossing New Horizons on Nintendo 3DS?
    franklyn_lowe
    about 2 years ago
    No, Animal Crossing New Horizons is not available on the New Nintendo 3DS.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    lyn.hagenes
    about 2 years ago
    Can you still buy New Nintendo 3DS?
    spencer_crona
    about 2 years ago
    Production of the New Nintendo 3DS ended in 2017, so it would be difficult to find one and that too in a reasonable price.
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Nintendo New 3DS Nintendo - Editorial Reviews (49)

3.8
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Nintendo New 3DS Nintendo 3DS
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Nintendo 3DS

A time-tested game system design coupled with innovative, convincing 3D technology, makes the Nintendo 3DS a force to be reckoned with. It's not only the most advanced Nintendo DS yet, but a solid first in a new generation of handheld game systems.

Nintendo New 3DS Nintendo 3DS
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Nintendo 3DS
3.5

Nintendo 3DS review: Is the latest version of Nintendo's handheld games console worth buying?

Nintendo New 3DS Nintendo 3DS Review – The Gadgeteer
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Published: 09.03.2012
Nintendo 3DS Review – The Gadgeteer
Nintendo New 3DS Game System Review: Nintendo 3DS: Part 1
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GearDiary
Published: 08.04.2011
Game System Review: Nintendo 3DS: Part 1

The Nintendo 3DS handheld game console offers immense features, clamshell-like design, customization, options and exploration to keep gamers busy until the upcoming online feature update in late May 2011.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->

Nintendo New 3DS Nintendo 3DS first impressions « Icrontic
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Nintendo 3DS first impressions « Icrontic
Nintendo New 3DS Nintendo 3DS Review
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SlashGear
Published: 25.03.2011
Nintendo 3DS Review

Nintendo has a reputation for kooky, eccentric products, and on that front the 3DS is no different. Upgrading the now-familiar clamshell console with a glasses-free 3D display, it promises a new br…

Nintendo New 3DS Nintendo 3DS Review
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Nintendo 3DS Review

The makers of Wii and Game Boy have done it again with the 3DS. Its sweet, innovative technology is now a relative bargain, too: Aren't you glad you waited?

Nintendo New 3DS First Looks: Nintendo 3DS
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Published: 01.06.2011
First Looks: Nintendo 3DS

Nintendo's new offering boasts glasses free 3D graphics and Augmented Reality capabilities. Find out what other new features it offers in our First Looks at the Nintendo 3DS.

Nintendo New 3DS Review: Nintendo 3DS
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Review: Nintendo 3DS

We review the long awaited Nintendo 3DS to see if the no-glasses 3D handheld can live up to the hype.

Nintendo New 3DS Nintendo 3DS
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PCMag India
Published: 14.06.2018
Nintendo 3DS

A time-tested game system design coupled with innovative, convincing 3D technology, makes the Nintendo 3DS a force to be reckoned with. It's not only the most advanced Nintendo DS yet, but a solid first in a new generation of handheld game systems.

Nintendo New 3DS Nintendo 3DS review: seeing double
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Published: 06.04.2011
Nintendo 3DS review: seeing double

The 3DS, Nintendo’s latest portable gaming platform and the first with a 3D display, made its U.S. debut on March 27th. Nintendo moved 400,000 units on launch day in Japan, and Amazon U.K. sa…

Nintendo New 3DS Nintendo 3DS: Futuristic Handheld, Retro Battery
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Published: 22.03.2011
Nintendo 3DS: Futuristic Handheld, Retro Battery

The Nintendo 3DS launches in North America on March 27th. Is this new glasses-free 3D goodness worth your hard-earned $250?

Nintendo New 3DS Review: Nintendo 3DS
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Review: Nintendo 3DS

When Nintendo of America's President and COO, Reggie Fils-Aime, says that the company's latest handheld, the Nintendo 3DS, is in a

Nintendo New 3DS Nintendo 3DS Review
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Published: 09.04.2011
Nintendo 3DS Review
4.0

The Nintendo 3DS is mostly solid, but how is it overall?

Nintendo New 3DS Nintendo 3DS Review - Cheat Code Central
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Nintendo 3DS Review - Cheat Code Central

Check out CCC's in-depth Nintendo 3DS review to find out if it is worth buying, or if you should avoid it altogether.

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