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[[File:Nintendo 3DS.png|thumb|An Aqua Blue Nintendo 3DS.]] | [[File:Nintendo 3DS.png|thumb|An Aqua Blue Nintendo 3DS.]] | ||
The '''Nintendo 3DS''' is a handheld console developed by [[Nintendo]], released on February | The '''Nintendo 3DS''' is a handheld console developed by [[Nintendo]], released on {{date|26|February|2011}} in Japan, {{date|27|March|2011}} in North America, {{date|25|March|2011}} in Europe, and {{date|31|March|2011}} in Australia. It is the primary successor to the Nintendo DSi, and was first revealed at E3 2010. While the design of both systems are similar, the 3DS now features a control-stick style button known as the Circle Pad. | ||
The main gimmick behind the 3DS, like the name suggests, is its ability to display images in stereoscopic 3D without the use of 3D glasses. The 3D feature allows developers to add more depth and style to the games. For example, in ''[[Mariowiki:Super Mario 3D Land|Super Mario 3D Land]]'', certain 1-Up Mushrooms are actually just cardboard cutouts. The only easy way to tell the difference between the fakes and the real mushrooms is to turn on the 3D feature. While most games do not incorporate the 3D feature as a gameplay mechanic, it is regardless available for use. | The main gimmick behind the 3DS, like the name suggests, is its ability to display images in stereoscopic 3D without the use of 3D glasses. The 3D feature allows developers to add more depth and style to the games. For example, in ''[[Mariowiki:Super Mario 3D Land|Super Mario 3D Land]]'', certain 1-Up Mushrooms are actually just cardboard cutouts. The only easy way to tell the difference between the fakes and the real mushrooms is to turn on the 3D feature. While most games do not incorporate the 3D feature as a gameplay mechanic, it is regardless available for use. | ||
Like the DSi, Nintendo eventually released the 3DS XL, on July | Like the DSi, Nintendo eventually released the 3DS XL, on {{date|28|July|2012}} in Japan, {{date|19|August|2012}} in North America, {{date|28|July|2012}} in Europe, and {{date|23|August|2012}} in Australia. The same aspects of the system return, except now the 3DS has been scaled up about 90%, to allow those with bigger hands a more comfortable experience. Nintendo also released a 2DS, a version of the 3DS that is unable to use the 3D feature but still plays its games. The system is no longer foldable, and less portable. This was created likely so that younger players could play the games without having the 3D effect harm their eyes. | ||
The 3DS is backwards compatible, meaning games for the DS and DSi are still playable on the 3DS. Toggling the 3D feature in a DS game, however, has no effect. The Circle Pad also cannot be used in DS games. In Japan and Australia, a successor to the 3DS was announced in 2014, in the form of the New Nintendo 3DS. | The 3DS is backwards compatible, meaning games for the DS and DSi are still playable on the 3DS. Toggling the 3D feature in a DS game, however, has no effect. The Circle Pad also cannot be used in DS games. In Japan and Australia, a successor to the 3DS was announced in 2014, in the form of the New Nintendo 3DS. | ||