Nintendo · 2011 · Worldwide
Nintendo 3DS
A glasses-free 3D handheld that succeeded the DS line.
Introduction
A glasses-free 3D handheld that succeeded the DS line.
History
Nintendo 3DS launched in 2011 from Nintendo. It became one of the defining systems of its era and laid the groundwork for future hardware from the same company.
Release Date
Released in 2011 (Worldwide).
Manufacturer
Nintendo.
Technical Specifications
- CPU
- ARM11 MPCore @ 268 MHz + ARM9 @ 134 MHz
- Memory
- 128 MB FCRAM, 10 MB VRAM
- Media
- 3DS cartridge
- Display
- Top 800x240 (3D), bottom 320x240
Best Games
- Pokemon X
- Pokemon Y
- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
- Super Mario 3D Land
- Fire Emblem: Awakening
Legacy
It anchored Nintendo's portable lineup through the Wii U era and remains a beloved 3D-capable handheld.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did the 3DS need glasses for 3D?
No, it used a parallax barrier for glasses-free 3D.
Was the 3DS backward compatible?
Yes, with DS and selected Game Boy Advance Virtual Console titles.