There are still some notable aesthetic differences between the Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi, and Nintendo 3DS: The 3DS is capable of taking 3D pictures, whereas the DSi is not, and the 3DS also has an analog nub situated above its traditional cross-shaped d-pad.

While the Nintendo 3DS is made of plastic, its construction is surprisingly good.

Slow starter. Despite all the bells and whistles, the 3DS did not start well. A high asking price for the time of over £200, coupled with a lacklustre list of initial games, hurt sales. The fact that the key feature of 3D had to be tried in person was another obstacle.

New Nintendo 3DS offers new customisation options, new speed, new controls, new 3D viewing and a whole new experience! New buttons and the new C Stick give you expanded control options in compatible games. Enjoy faster downloads* and faster loading of applications such as Miiverse!

Please note: The manufacturing of the Nintendo 3DS family of systems has ended.

The New Nintendo 3DS's screen is 1.2 times the size of the original Nintendo 3DS, while the screen of the XL variant is the same size as its predecessor. Some models are produced with an IPS screen for the upper display, but some still retain the old TN screen for upper display.

The DS stands for "dual screens". Now that we have the 3D effect, they threw in the "3" so that it has "3D" in the name, putting emphasize on the 3D effects. It's implied that it means "three dimensional dual-screens", or "three dimensional screens", or "3D version of the DS".

The Nintendo 3DS, the company's 2011 successor to the Nintendo DS, was discontinued in 2020, but the handheld console has continued to have a dedicated fanbase.

3DS family hardware was officially discontinued on September 16, 2020. While Nintendo Network services remain active in most regions, the Nintendo eShop officially shut down on March 27, 2023.

In April 2024, Nintendo will discontinue online services across its Wii U and 3DS consoles. While the eShops for both systems were shut down in March 2023, this will remove the online functionality of many apps and games, making gaming on either of these platforms an almost entirely offline experience.

Nintendo eShop Closure Guide. The Wii U and 3DS eShops closed on Monday 27th March, 2023. The North American stores closed at 5:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM ET.

New 3DS vs 3DS – 3D and Screens In practice, the viewing angles for the 3D with the newest console are far better than its predecessor, making it easier to play games in 3D when you're moving about move – like on public transport.

Yes, you will be able to play most Nintendo DS games on your Nintendo 3DS. Exceptions are games that use the GBA Slot. Note that some Nintendo DSi games bought outside the PAL region may not be playable on a Nintendo 3DS from the PAL region.

For extra fraud protection, 3D Secure (3DS) requires customers to complete an additional verification step with the card issuer when paying. Typically, you direct the customer to an authentication page on their bank's website, and they enter a password associated with the card or a code sent to their phone.