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|release='''Nintendo 3DS:'''<br>{{release|Japan|February 26, 2011|Europe|March 25, 2011<ref name="Nintendo%20of%20Europe%20News">19 January 2011. [http://www.nintendo.co.uk/NOE/en_GB/news/2010/nintendo_3ds_brings_a_dimensional_shift_to_the_world_of_entertainment_on_march_25_31059.html Nintendo 3DS brings a dimensional shift to the world of entertainment on March 25]. ''Nintendo News''. Retrieved 4 November 2011.</ref>|USA|March 27, 2011|Canada|March 27, 2011<ref>https://www.theglobeandmail.com/technology/gaming/controller-freak/nintendo-3ds-coming-to-canada-march-27th/article611006/</ref>|Australia|March 31, 2011<ref name="Nintendo%203DS%20Australian%20Release%20Date">Vuckovic, Daniel (February 7, 2011) [http://www.vooks.net/story-19908-Nintendo-3DS-Australian-Launch-Event-details-and-live-blog.html Nintendo 3DS Australian Launch Event details and live blog]. ''Vooks''. Retrieved 4 November 2011.</ref>|Brazil|July 9, 2011|South Korea|April 28, 2012|HK|September 28, 2012<ref>http://nintendo.com.hk/pressrelease_3ds.htm</ref>|ROC|September 28, 2012<ref>http://nintendo.tw/pressrelease_3ds.htm</ref>}} '''Nintendo 3DS XL:'''<br>{{release|Japan|July 28, 2012 (as Nintendo 3DS LL)|Europe|July 28, 2012|USA|August 19, 2012<ref name=ign3dxl></ref>|Australia|August 23, 2012|Brazil|September 3, 2012|South Korea|September 20, 2012|HK|September 28, 2012{{ref needed}}|ROC|September 28, 2012|China|December 7, 2012 (as iQue 3DS XL)}} '''Nintendo 2DS:'''<br>{{release|USA|October 12, 2013|Europe|October 12, 2013|Australia|October 12, 2013|South Korea|December 7, 2013|Japan|February 27, 2016<ref>http://www.polygon.com/2015/12/25/10665522/pokemon-red-blue-yellow-green-2ds-mew-code</ref>}} '''New Nintendo 3DS:'''<br>{{release|Japan|October 11, 2014|Australia|November 21, 2014<ref name="NintendoDirectAus">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uNYEo8YN3I</ref>|Europe|February 13, 2015|South Korea|September 10, 2015<ref>http://www.reinodocogumelo.com/2015/08/new-nintendo-3ds-sera-lancado-na-coreia.html</ref>|USA|September 25, 2015<ref>http://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/K2zf0kVCs-zIPGKnlu6sTRWrZvaE-EoV{{dead link}}</ref>}} '''New Nintendo 3DS XL:'''<br>{{release|Japan|October 11, 2014 (as New Nintendo 3DS LL)|Australia|November 21, 2014<ref name="NintendoDirectAus"></ref>|USA|February 13, 2015|Europe|February 13, 2015|South Korea|May 1, 2015}} '''New Nintendo 2DS XL:'''<br>{{release|Australia|June 15, 2017|Japan|July 13, 2017 (as New Nintendo 2DS LL)|South Korea|July 13, 2017|USA|July 28, 2017|Europe|July 28, 2017}} | |release='''Nintendo 3DS:'''<br>{{release|Japan|February 26, 2011|Europe|March 25, 2011<ref name="Nintendo%20of%20Europe%20News">19 January 2011. [http://www.nintendo.co.uk/NOE/en_GB/news/2010/nintendo_3ds_brings_a_dimensional_shift_to_the_world_of_entertainment_on_march_25_31059.html Nintendo 3DS brings a dimensional shift to the world of entertainment on March 25]. ''Nintendo News''. Retrieved 4 November 2011.</ref>|USA|March 27, 2011|Canada|March 27, 2011<ref>https://www.theglobeandmail.com/technology/gaming/controller-freak/nintendo-3ds-coming-to-canada-march-27th/article611006/</ref>|Australia|March 31, 2011<ref name="Nintendo%203DS%20Australian%20Release%20Date">Vuckovic, Daniel (February 7, 2011) [http://www.vooks.net/story-19908-Nintendo-3DS-Australian-Launch-Event-details-and-live-blog.html Nintendo 3DS Australian Launch Event details and live blog]. ''Vooks''. Retrieved 4 November 2011.</ref>|Brazil|July 9, 2011|South Korea|April 28, 2012|HK|September 28, 2012<ref>http://nintendo.com.hk/pressrelease_3ds.htm</ref>|ROC|September 28, 2012<ref>http://nintendo.tw/pressrelease_3ds.htm</ref>}} | ||
|release2='''Nintendo 3DS XL:'''<br>{{release|Japan|July 28, 2012 (as Nintendo 3DS LL)|Europe|July 28, 2012|USA|August 19, 2012<ref name=ign3dxl></ref>|Australia|August 23, 2012|Brazil|September 3, 2012|South Korea|September 20, 2012|HK|September 28, 2012{{ref needed}}|ROC|September 28, 2012|China|December 7, 2012 (as iQue 3DS XL)}} '''Nintendo 2DS:'''<br>{{release|USA|October 12, 2013|Europe|October 12, 2013|Australia|October 12, 2013|South Korea|December 7, 2013|Japan|February 27, 2016<ref>http://www.polygon.com/2015/12/25/10665522/pokemon-red-blue-yellow-green-2ds-mew-code</ref>}} '''New Nintendo 3DS:'''<br>{{release|Japan|October 11, 2014|Australia|November 21, 2014<ref name="NintendoDirectAus">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uNYEo8YN3I</ref>|Europe|February 13, 2015|South Korea|September 10, 2015<ref>http://www.reinodocogumelo.com/2015/08/new-nintendo-3ds-sera-lancado-na-coreia.html</ref>|USA|September 25, 2015<ref>http://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/K2zf0kVCs-zIPGKnlu6sTRWrZvaE-EoV{{dead link}}</ref>}} '''New Nintendo 3DS XL:'''<br>{{release|Japan|October 11, 2014 (as New Nintendo 3DS LL)|Australia|November 21, 2014<ref name="NintendoDirectAus"></ref>|USA|February 13, 2015|Europe|February 13, 2015|South Korea|May 1, 2015}} '''New Nintendo 2DS XL:'''<br>{{release|Australia|June 15, 2017|Japan|July 13, 2017 (as New Nintendo 2DS LL)|South Korea|July 13, 2017|USA|July 28, 2017|Europe|July 28, 2017}} | |||
|discontinued='''Nintendo 3DS:'''<br>{{release|Europe|February 2015<ref name="europebye">http://www.nintendo.es/Noticias/2015/febrero/Llega-la-portatil-que-pedias-953777.html</ref>}} | |discontinued='''Nintendo 3DS:'''<br>{{release|Europe|February 2015<ref name="europebye">http://www.nintendo.es/Noticias/2015/febrero/Llega-la-portatil-que-pedias-953777.html</ref>}} | ||
'''Nintendo 3DS XL:'''<br>{{release|Japan|2015<ref>http://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-to-discontinue-3ds-xl-in-japan/1100-6423876/</ref>|Europe|February 2015<ref name="europebye"/>}} | '''Nintendo 3DS XL:'''<br>{{release|Japan|2015<ref>http://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-to-discontinue-3ds-xl-in-japan/1100-6423876/</ref>|Europe|February 2015<ref name="europebye"/>}} | ||
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{{quote2|Take a look inside.|Advertisement slogan for the Nintendo 3DS}} | {{quote2|Take a look inside.|Advertisement slogan for the Nintendo 3DS}} | ||
[[File:3DS Logo.svg|left|class=invert]] | [[File:3DS Logo.svg|left|class=invert]] | ||
The | The '''{{wp|Nintendo 3DS}}''', or simply the '''3DS''', is an eighth-generation handheld game system produced by [[Nintendo]]. It is the successor to the [[Nintendo DS]] but derives elements from the [[Nintendo DSi]], so it could more specifically be a successor of the latter. One of the Nintendo 3DS's primary features is the 3D visual screen, which displays auto-stereoscopic images to create the illusion of depth without the need for 3D glasses. The depth can be adjusted with a slider found to the right of the screen, or turned off completely to play games in 2D. The console was released in Japan on February 26, 2011; in Europe on March 25, 2011; in the United States and Canada on March 27, 2011; and in Australia on March 31, 2011. It is the handheld counterpart of the [[Wii U]], with graphical capabilities likened to that of the [[Nintendo GameCube]], with better 3D modeling than the GameCube, but not on par with the Wii, instead being more pixelated due to the lack of texture filtering. This is the first Nintendo handheld console (not counting the Nintendo DSi) since the [[Game Boy Color]] not to feature a ''Super Mario'' game on its launch date. | ||
The system was initially available in two colors, Aqua Blue and Cosmos Black, with further iterations such as Flame Red, Pearl (Misty) Pink, and Midnight Purple released later. An Ice White 3DS (bundled with ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'') was released in Japan on November 3, 2011, while a Cobalt Blue version bundled with ''[[Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon]]'' was released in North America on November 28, 2013. Three exclusive models inspired by [[Mario]], [[Princess Peach]], and [[Toad]] were also made available to Japanese, European, and Australian [[Club Nintendo (rewards program)|Club Nintendo]] members.<ref>[http://club.nintendo.jp/chotto_mario/index.html Club Nintendo Japan - Nintendo 3DS Mario Models]</ref> Later hardware revisions such as the 3DS XL also received ''Super Mario''-themed models, including a [[The Year of Luigi|Year of Luigi]] version released in Japan. | |||
[[File:3DS Menu Screenshot.png|thumb|The HOME menu of the Nintendo 3DS]] | [[File:3DS Menu Screenshot.png|thumb|The HOME menu of the Nintendo 3DS]] | ||
The Nintendo 3DS console has a similar appearance to that of the [[Nintendo DS]], but it builds upon its features. It includes three cameras, one being inward and the other two being outward, that are used to shoot 3D pictures, merge them, record 3D videos, and play camera-based games such as ''[[AR Games]]''. The console, much like its predecessors, features the four {{button|3ds|A}}, {{button|3ds|B}}, {{button|3ds|X}}, and {{button|3ds|Y}} buttons; the {{button|3ds|start}} and {{button|3ds|select}} buttons (which are embedded below the Touch Screen); and the {{button|3ds|L}} and {{button|3ds|R}} shoulder buttons. Two new additions to the console are a Circle Pad {{button|3ds|Stick}} located above the {{button|3ds|Pad}}, which has been shifted downward, and the {{button|3ds|home}} button, first used with the [[Wii]] console, used to access a HOME menu that is similar to that of the [[Nintendo DSi]] and [[Nintendo DSi#Nintendo DSi XL|Nintendo DSi XL]]. The console also has wireless connectivity, which is used to connect with other consoles via local play or StreetPass, or to the Internet to download expansions for the console or play with people from around the world, for example. Online expansions include friend lists, sharing game content with friends, paid downloadable content for games (an example is ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' having additional [[Coin Rush]] packs),<ref>[http://www.cubed3.com/news/14273 3DS To Feature Expanded Online; Achievements, Friend Lists]</ref> and firmware updates. | The Nintendo 3DS console has a similar appearance to that of the [[Nintendo DS]], but it builds upon its features. It includes three cameras, one being inward and the other two being outward, that are used to shoot 3D pictures, merge them, record 3D videos, and play camera-based games such as ''[[AR Games]]''. The console, much like its predecessors, features the four {{button|3ds|A}}, {{button|3ds|B}}, {{button|3ds|X}}, and {{button|3ds|Y}} buttons; the {{button|3ds|start}} and {{button|3ds|select}} buttons (which are embedded below the Touch Screen); and the {{button|3ds|L}} and {{button|3ds|R}} shoulder buttons. Two new additions to the console are a Circle Pad {{button|3ds|Stick}} located above the {{button|3ds|Pad}}, which has been shifted downward, and the {{button|3ds|home}} button, first used with the [[Wii]] console, used to access a HOME menu that is similar to that of the [[Nintendo DSi]] and [[Nintendo DSi#Nintendo DSi XL|Nintendo DSi XL]]. The console also has wireless connectivity, which is used to connect with other consoles via local play or StreetPass, or to the Internet to download expansions for the console or play with people from around the world, for example. Online expansions include friend lists, sharing game content with friends, paid downloadable content for games (an example is ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' having additional [[Coin Rush]] packs),<ref>[http://www.cubed3.com/news/14273 3DS To Feature Expanded Online; Achievements, Friend Lists]</ref> and firmware updates. The Nintendo 3DS and all of its models are backwards compatible with both Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi-enhanced games. | ||
The stereoscopic 3D effect provided by the 3DS has been subject to concern among consumers, forcing Nintendo to place a 7+ label on the system and its game boxes, the first in Nintendo system history. The stereoscopic 3D effect may contribute to visual stress to children's developing eyes and may cause a variety of symptoms including fatigue, nausea, headaches, dizziness, and eyestrain.<ref>http://www.techhive.com/article/220722/will_nintendos_3ds_harm_your_eyes_we_ask_an_expert.html</ref> Warnings are frequently scattered throughout the games themselves; for example, ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'' frequently advises the player "Don't forget to take a break when you feel tired". To reduce disorientation from the 3D, the effect can be adjusted with the slider or even turned off altogether. Parents can disable 3D, preventing children from using it unless a passcode is provided. At a [[Nintendo World Store]] event near launch of the 3DS, Nintendo provided a warning saying that the 3DS's 3D mode should not be used by children six years and under. As a result, the employees at the event urged young children to play demos exclusively in 2D and even enforced this rule by having parents stick a special sticker featuring [[Toad]] on their children before allowing them to play. | |||
=== | On February 8, 2017, it was announced that Nintendo has no plans for a successor to the Nintendo 3DS.<ref>{{cite|author=Siddiqui, Adam|date=February 8, 2017|title=No Plans for a Nintendo 3DS Successor According to Nintendo|url=https://www.noobfeed.com/news/4312/no-plans-for-a-nintendo-3ds-successor-according-to-nintendo|publisher=NoobFeed|accessdate=March 17, 2024}}</ref> On September 17, 2020, Nintendo announced that it would no longer produce Nintendo 3DS consoles, with the option to view the family of systems removed from the company's site in favor of the redirect to the main page.<ref name=JPNintendo3DS /> The Nintendo 3DS sold 75.94 million units,<ref>{{cite|quote=|author=|date=|title=IR Information : Sales Data - Dedicated Video Game Sales Units|url=https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/hard_soft/index.html|publisher=Nintendo|accessdate=March 17, 2024}}</ref> with 15 million in the first year.<ref>{{cite|title=Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition 2013|isbn=9781904994947|accessdate=March 17, 2024}}</ref> On February 27, 2021, Nintendo announced that it would no longer repair Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 3DS XL consoles after March 31, 2021. However, on March 10, 2021, repairs ended early in Japan due to a shortage of parts.<ref>{{cite|author=Stockdale, Henry|date=March 9, 2021|title=Nintendo Will Stop Repairing Original 3DS and 3DS XL Consoles Next Month Due To Parts Shortage|url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/03/nintendo_will_stop_repairing_original_3ds_and_3ds_xl_consoles_next_month_due_to_parts_shortage|publisher=Nintendo Life|accessdate=March 17, 2024}}</ref> | ||
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==''Super Mario''-related features== | |||
===StreetPass and SpotPass=== | ===StreetPass and SpotPass=== | ||
StreetPass allows the console to send and receive title data with other consoles within a certain range when it is in sleep mode. Up to twelve titles can have StreetPass activated at once. A notification light on the 3DS turns green to indicate when StreetPass data has been exchanged. The StreetPass Relay update allows for StreetPass data to be exchanged near official Nintendo Zone hotspots. One 3DS can StreetPass the same spot or same other 3DS once every eight hours. SpotPass also allows data exchange, but differs from StreetPass in that it requires an Internet connection to be used. A notification light on the 3DS turns blue to indicate when such data has been downloaded. | '''StreetPass''' allows the console to wirelessly send and receive title data with other consoles within a certain range when it is in sleep mode. Up to twelve titles can have StreetPass activated at once. A notification light on the 3DS turns green to indicate when StreetPass data has been exchanged. The StreetPass Relay update allows for StreetPass data to be exchanged near official Nintendo Zone hotspots. One 3DS can StreetPass the same spot or same other 3DS once every eight hours. '''SpotPass''' also allows data exchange, but differs from StreetPass in that it requires an Internet connection to be used. A notification light on the 3DS turns blue to indicate when such data has been downloaded. | ||
====''Mario'' games compatible with StreetPass==== | ====''Super Mario'' games compatible with StreetPass==== | ||
*''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'' | *''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'' | ||
*''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' | *''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' | ||
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*''[[Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS]]'' | *''[[Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS]]'' | ||
*''[[Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World]]'' | *''[[Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World]]'' | ||
===Language support=== | ===Language support=== | ||
The 3DS also features enhanced language accessibility. The system is the first Nintendo console to have Portuguese and Russian system language settings and the first Nintendo handheld console to feature a Dutch setting. All these languages are included on the PAL version of the 3DS, and the Portuguese language is also included on the American version. ''Mario'' games also began being translated into these languages (except Brazilian Portuguese). The 3DS is the first [[Nintendo]] system to be rated by PEGI and the ESRB (receiving a 7+ and E rating, respectively) due to the built-in games, including ''Face Raiders'', ''AR Games'', and StreetPass Mii Plaza containing 3D images which could cause damage to eyesight for anyone below the specified age groups. | The 3DS also features enhanced language accessibility. The system is the first Nintendo console to have Portuguese and Russian system language settings and the first Nintendo handheld console to feature a Dutch setting. All these languages are included on the PAL version of the 3DS, and the Portuguese language is also included on the American version. ''Super Mario'' games also began being translated into these languages (except Brazilian Portuguese). The 3DS is the first [[Nintendo]] system to be rated by PEGI and the ESRB (receiving a 7+ and E rating, respectively) due to the built-in games, including ''Face Raiders'', ''AR Games'', and StreetPass Mii Plaza containing 3D images which could cause damage to eyesight for anyone below the specified age groups. | ||
===Step Counter=== | ===Step Counter=== | ||
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====List of ''Mario''-related themes==== | ====List of ''Super Mario''-related themes==== | ||
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Names in small text are the British English names of the themes. | Names in small text are the British English names of the themes. | ||
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|''Super Mario Odyssey''<br>"[[Jump Up, Super Star!]]" | |''Super Mario Odyssey''<br>"[[Jump Up, Super Star!]]" | ||
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|[[ | |[[Ashley]]'s Magic | ||
|[[File:Ashleytheme2.png|120px]] | |[[File:Ashleytheme2.png|120px]] | ||
|Panoramic (top)<br>Panoramic (bottom) | |Panoramic (top)<br>Panoramic (bottom) | ||
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|'''British English:''' ''This theme features art from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U. Scroll the Touch Screen to see 30 different fighters.'' | |'''British English:''' ''This theme features art from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U. Scroll the Touch Screen to see 30 different fighters.'' | ||
|''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U''<br>"Results Display Screen" | |''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U''<br>"Results Display Screen" | ||
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|Famicom Memories{{footnote|main|2}} | |Famicom Memories{{footnote|main|2}} | ||
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===Nintendo 3DS XL=== | ===Nintendo 3DS XL=== | ||
[[File:Black 3DS XL Powered Off.png|thumb|A black Nintendo 3DS XL]] | [[File:Black 3DS XL Powered Off.png|thumb|A black Nintendo 3DS XL]] | ||
[[File:3DS XL Logo.svg|left|class=invert]]The '''Nintendo 3DS XL''' ('''Nintendo 3DS LL''' in Japan and '''iQue 3DS XL''' in China) is the second version of the Nintendo 3DS handheld | [[File:3DS XL Logo.svg|left|class=invert]]The '''Nintendo 3DS XL''' ('''Nintendo 3DS LL''' in Japan and '''iQue 3DS XL''' in China) is the second version of the Nintendo 3DS handheld. Similarly to the DSi XL, the 3DS XL has larger screens: the upper measuring 124 mm (4.88 inches) and the lower measuring 106 mm (4.18 inches), both being 90% larger than the standard Nintendo 3DS screens, making it tied to the New Nintendo 3DS XL as the biggest screen on a Nintendo handheld so far. The resolution, however, is the same. The 3DS XL also has been given rounded corners and digital {{button|3ds|home}}, {{button|3ds|select}}, and {{button|3ds|start}} buttons instead of the embedded ones found on the Nintendo 3DS. The handheld also sports a single color job instead of the dual color job of its predecessor (black in the interior of the lid and a second main color overall), although it may also come with dual colors. Additionally, it is packaged with a 4 GB SD card, and the battery has been optimized to last longer. It lasts about 3.5 to six hours (283 to 485 mA) when playing 3DS games, compared to the three to five hours (260 to 433 mA) of play on the original version. The handheld was released in Japan and Europe on July 28, 2012, in North America on August 19, 2012, and in Oceania (bundled with an AC adapter) on August 23, 2012.<ref>[http://www.aussie-nintendo.com/news/ac-adaptor-to-be-bundled-with-3ds-xl-in-aunz]</ref> In Japan and Europe, the handheld does not come with a battery charger, but can use the original Nintendo DSi/Nintendo 3DS charger. The handheld has its own charger in North America,<ref name=ign3dxl>[http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/06/22/nintendo-reveals-3ds-xl IGN - Nintendo reveals 3ds Xl].</ref> but it does not include the charging cradle packaged with the original 3DS. | ||
===Nintendo 2DS=== | ===Nintendo 2DS=== | ||
[[File:Logo EN Nintendo 2DS.svg|175px|left|class=invert]] | [[File:Logo EN Nintendo 2DS.svg|175px|left|class=invert]] | ||
[[File:Nintendo2DS.png|thumb|A blue Nintendo 2DS]] | [[File:Nintendo2DS.png|thumb|A blue Nintendo 2DS]] | ||
The '''Nintendo 2DS''' is the third version of the Nintendo 3DS handheld and is part of the Nintendo 3DS family<ref>http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/08/28/nintendo-announces-2ds</ref>. Like the rest of the Nintendo 3DS models, it can play all Nintendo 3DS games and most Nintendo DS and DSi games; however, unlike the rest of the Nintendo 3DS models, it cannot display 3D images (hence the name), but is more sturdy, that make the system friendly for younger children, and both screens are touch-sensitive without a hinge separating them, with the top screen protected by a layer of plastic<ref>http://www.gonintendo.com/?mode=viewstory&id=210991</ref>, while it features a tablet design rather than a clamshell design, making it the first handheld system since the original Game Boy Advance system to have a tablet design. The system's box includes a Nintendo 2DS, a Nintendo 2DS stylus, an SDHC Card, a Nintendo 3DS AC Adapter, and the six AR cards. It was released in North America, Europe, and Oceania on October 12th, 2013 at a price of $129.99 in the United States, €129.99 in Europe, and £129.99 in the United Kingdom in order to increase sales of upcoming 3DS games. The 2DS was released in Japan on February 27, 2016, at a cost of approximately 9,980 yen. | The '''Nintendo 2DS''' is the third version of the Nintendo 3DS handheld and is part of the Nintendo 3DS family<ref>http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/08/28/nintendo-announces-2ds</ref>. Like the rest of the Nintendo 3DS models, it can play all Nintendo 3DS games and most Nintendo DS and DSi games; however, unlike the rest of the Nintendo 3DS models, it cannot display 3D images (hence the name), but is more sturdy, that make the system friendly for younger children, and both screens are touch-sensitive without a hinge separating them, with the top screen protected by a layer of plastic<ref>http://www.gonintendo.com/?mode=viewstory&id=210991</ref>, while it features a tablet design rather than a clamshell design, making it the first handheld system since the original Game Boy Advance system to have a tablet design. The system's box includes a Nintendo 2DS, a Nintendo 2DS stylus, an SDHC Card, a Nintendo 3DS AC Adapter, and the six AR cards. It was released in North America, Europe, and Oceania on October 12th, 2013 at a price of $129.99 in the United States, €129.99 in Europe, and £129.99 in the United Kingdom in order to increase sales of upcoming 3DS games. The 2DS was released in Japan on February 27, 2016, at a cost of approximately 9,980 yen. | ||
Other than the lack of a 3D screen, there are a few hardware nuances worth noting: | Other than the lack of a 3D screen, there are a few hardware nuances worth noting: | ||
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*Even though the Nintendo 2DS cannot display 3D images, it is equipped with stereoscopic 3D cameras on the back of the console like all the other models on the 3DS family. According to the user's manual, the purpose is to allow 2DS users to share photos via the SD card with 3DS users who can then view those images in 3D. | *Even though the Nintendo 2DS cannot display 3D images, it is equipped with stereoscopic 3D cameras on the back of the console like all the other models on the 3DS family. According to the user's manual, the purpose is to allow 2DS users to share photos via the SD card with 3DS users who can then view those images in 3D. | ||
*There is no Circle Pad Pro compatible with the 2DS. | *There is no Circle Pad Pro compatible with the 2DS. | ||
===New Nintendo 3DS/New Nintendo 3DS XL=== | ===New Nintendo 3DS/New Nintendo 3DS XL=== | ||
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[[File:New Nintendo 3DS XL.svg|175px|left|class=invert]] | [[File:New Nintendo 3DS XL.svg|175px|left|class=invert]] | ||
[[File:New Nintendo 3DS and New Nintendo 3DS XL.jpg|thumb|A black New Nintendo 3DS (left) and blue New Nintendo 3DS XL (right)]] | [[File:New Nintendo 3DS and New Nintendo 3DS XL.jpg|thumb|A black New Nintendo 3DS (left) and blue New Nintendo 3DS XL (right)]] | ||
The '''New Nintendo 3DS''' and '''New Nintendo 3DS XL'''<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1cwg6mUhAg</ref> ('''New Nintendo 3DS LL''' in Japan), announced on August 28, 2014, were the first hardware upgrades for the Nintendo 3DS line of systems, similar to the Nintendo DSi and DSi XL. They were released on October 11, 2014 in Japan,<ref>http://www.siliconera.com/2014/08/29/new-nintendo-3ds-new-nintendo-3ds-xl-announced-powerful/</ref> on November 21, 2014 in Oceania,<ref name="NintendoDirectAus"></ref> and on February 13, 2015 in North America and Europe.<ref>Sickr (August 29, 2014). [http://mynintendonews.com/2014/08/29/new-nintendo-3ds-console-coming-to-north-america-and-europe-in-2015/ New Nintendo 3DS Console Coming to North America and Europe in 2015]. My Nintendo News. Retrieved August 29, 2014.</ref> In North America, only the XL model was released at launch. The standard-sized model was released on September 25, 2015 in special bundles such as the ''[[nookipedia:Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer|Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer]]'' and | The '''New Nintendo 3DS''' and '''New Nintendo 3DS XL'''<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1cwg6mUhAg</ref> ('''New Nintendo 3DS LL''' in Japan), announced on August 28, 2014, were the first hardware upgrades for the Nintendo 3DS line of systems, similar to the Nintendo DSi and DSi XL. They were released on October 11, 2014 in Japan,<ref>http://www.siliconera.com/2014/08/29/new-nintendo-3ds-new-nintendo-3ds-xl-announced-powerful/</ref> on November 21, 2014 in Oceania,<ref name="NintendoDirectAus"></ref> and on February 13, 2015 in North America and Europe.<ref>Sickr (August 29, 2014). [http://mynintendonews.com/2014/08/29/new-nintendo-3ds-console-coming-to-north-america-and-europe-in-2015/ New Nintendo 3DS Console Coming to North America and Europe in 2015]. My Nintendo News. Retrieved August 29, 2014.</ref> In North America, only the XL model was released at launch. The standard-sized model was released on September 25, 2015 in special bundles such as the ''[[nookipedia:Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer|Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer]]'' and Pokémon 20th Anniversary bundles. On January 6, 2015, selected European [[Club Nintendo (rewards program)|Club Nintendo]] owners were invited to buy New Nintendo 3DS Ambassador Edition, a special pre-release bundle of New Nintendo 3DS, for €199.99, with orders shipped as early as January 7, 2015.<ref>[http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2015/01/new_nintendo_3ds_ambassador_editions_already_in_the_hands_of_lucky_buyers New Nintendo 3DS Ambassador Editions Already In The Hands Of Lucky Buyers]. Nintendo Life. Retrieved January 7, 2015.</ref> | ||
In addition to having a more powerful CPU, the New Nintendo 3DS features an improved 3D effect, using the system's gyroscope and cameras to track the location of the player's eyes to sustain the 3D effect. An NFC sensor is built-in under the bottom screen, allowing compatibility with the [[amiibo]] line of products without needing the stand peripheral. Two additional shoulder buttons (ZL and ZR) have been added, alongside the C Stick, a second smaller Circle Pad positioned above the {{button|3ds|A}}{{button|3ds|B}}{{button|3ds|X}}{{button|3ds|Y}}, which shares a similar function with the Circle Pad Pro when added to the original Nintendo 3DS or 3DS XL. The {{button|3ds|START}} and {{button|3ds|SELECT}} buttons have been moved under the {{button|3ds|A}}{{button|3ds|B}}{{button|3ds|X}}{{button|3ds|Y}} buttons, similar to the [[Nintendo DS#Nintendo DS Lite|DS Lite]] and DSi. In addition, the cartridge and stylus slots have been moved to the bottom of the handheld, and the SD card slot has been replaced by a microSD slot on the back of the system which can be accessed by removing the bottom cover where the battery is located. | In addition to having a more powerful CPU, the New Nintendo 3DS features an improved 3D effect, using the system's gyroscope and cameras to track the location of the player's eyes to sustain the 3D effect. An NFC sensor is built-in under the bottom screen, allowing compatibility with the [[amiibo]] line of products without needing the stand peripheral. Two additional shoulder buttons (ZL and ZR) have been added, alongside the C Stick, a second smaller Circle Pad positioned above the {{button|3ds|A}}{{button|3ds|B}}{{button|3ds|X}}{{button|3ds|Y}}, which shares a similar function with the Circle Pad Pro when added to the original Nintendo 3DS or 3DS XL. The {{button|3ds|START}} and {{button|3ds|SELECT}} buttons have been moved under the {{button|3ds|A}}{{button|3ds|B}}{{button|3ds|X}}{{button|3ds|Y}} buttons, similar to the [[Nintendo DS#Nintendo DS Lite|DS Lite]] and DSi. In addition, the cartridge and stylus slots have been moved to the bottom of the handheld, and the SD card slot has been replaced by a microSD slot on the back of the system which can be accessed by removing the bottom cover where the battery is located. | ||
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The Nintendo 3DS '''stylus''' differs significantly from the previous models. It is a single, metallic silver and black color, and extendable up to 100 mm (3.94 inches) for the user's comfort. The stylus is stored in a slot on the back of the 3DS. | The Nintendo 3DS '''stylus''' differs significantly from the previous models. It is a single, metallic silver and black color, and extendable up to 100 mm (3.94 inches) for the user's comfort. The stylus is stored in a slot on the back of the 3DS. For the Nintendo 3DS XL and Nintendo 2DS, the stylus more resembles the original Nintendo DS stylus, being a single, solid color and removing the extension feature on the normal model. The stylus for these versions is stored on the side of the handheld, similar to the Nintendo DS Lite/DSi. | ||
For the Nintendo 3DS XL and Nintendo 2DS, the stylus more resembles the original Nintendo DS stylus, being a single, solid color and removing the extension feature on the normal model. The stylus for these versions is stored on the side of the handheld, similar to the Nintendo DS Lite/DSi. | |||
===Circle Pad Pro=== | ===Circle Pad Pro=== | ||
[[File:3DS Circle Pad Pro.jpg|x100px|thumb|left|The Circle Pad Pro]] | [[File:3DS Circle Pad Pro.jpg|x100px|thumb|left|The Circle Pad Pro]] | ||
The '''Circle Pad Pro''' is an extra accessory marketed as enhancing 3DS gameplay controls. As the name implies, it has an extra Circle Pad positioned on the right-hand side, as well as additional ZL and ZR shoulder buttons on the back. The whole combination is bundled onto a cradle that fits into the bottom of the 3DS, just as the charging cradle does. | The '''Circle Pad Pro''' is an extra accessory marketed as enhancing 3DS gameplay controls. As the name implies, it has an extra Circle Pad positioned on the right-hand side, as well as additional ZL and ZR shoulder buttons on the back. The whole combination is bundled onto a cradle that fits into the bottom of the 3DS, just as the charging cradle does. The functionality of this device has been incorporated into the New Nintendo 3DS as a circular nub (called the C-Stick) and integrated ZL/ZR buttons. ''[[Luigi's Mansion (Nintendo 3DS)|Luigi's Mansion]]'' is the only ''Super Mario'' game compatible with the Circle Pad Pro. | ||
The Nintendo 3DS XL has also been given a Circle Pad Pro add-on, which functions identically to the normal version. Also like the normal version, the 3DS XL Circle Pad Pro is only available in Cosmos Black. The Circle Pad Pro is not available for the Nintendo 2DS. | The Nintendo 3DS XL has also been given a Circle Pad Pro add-on, which functions identically to the normal version. Also like the normal version, the 3DS XL Circle Pad Pro is only available in Cosmos Black. The Circle Pad Pro is not available for the Nintendo 2DS. | ||
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[[File:3DS MK7 Wheel.jpg|x100px|thumb|The ''Mario Kart 7'' wheel]] | [[File:3DS MK7 Wheel.jpg|x100px|thumb|The ''Mario Kart 7'' wheel]] | ||
The '''''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' wheel''' is a specially made wheel developed by peripheral manufacturer Hori<ref>http://www.amazon.com/HORI-Nintendo-3DS-Mario-Racing-Wheel/dp/B0061YFZDQ</ref> for the original Nintendo 3DS model. The product is marked with the [[Official Nintendo Seal]] and fits snugly onto the back of the console. Its function is identical to that of the [[Wii#Wii Wheel|Wii Wheel]]. Like the Circle Pad Pro, the ''Mario Kart 7'' wheel is only available in Cosmos Black. | The '''''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' wheel''' is a specially made wheel developed by peripheral manufacturer Hori<ref>http://www.amazon.com/HORI-Nintendo-3DS-Mario-Racing-Wheel/dp/B0061YFZDQ</ref> for the original Nintendo 3DS model. The product is marked with the [[Official Nintendo Seal]] and fits snugly onto the back of the console. Its function is identical to that of the [[Wii#Wii Wheel|Wii Wheel]]. Like the Circle Pad Pro, the ''Mario Kart 7'' wheel is only available in Cosmos Black. | ||
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== | ==''Super Mario''-related software== | ||
[[File:3DS Bottom Screen.jpg|thumb|150px|The bottom screen of the Nintendo 3DS menu, showing various software.]] | [[File:3DS Bottom Screen.jpg|thumb|150px|The bottom screen of the Nintendo 3DS menu, showing various software.]] | ||
Systems in the Nintendo 3DS family feature a variety of software. Despite the stereoscopic 3D display being a major feature of the systems (with the exceptions of the Nintendo 2DS and New Nintendo 2DS XL), select software designed for these systems (such as ''[[Ultimate NES Remix]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS]]'') cannot be displayed in 3D at all. | Systems in the Nintendo 3DS family feature a variety of software. Despite the stereoscopic 3D display being a major feature of the systems (with the exceptions of the Nintendo 2DS and New Nintendo 2DS XL), select software designed for these systems (such as ''[[Ultimate NES Remix]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS]]'') cannot be displayed in 3D at all. | ||
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===Mii Maker=== | ===Mii Maker=== | ||
[[File:3DS Mii Maker Icon.png|right|link=]] | [[File:3DS Mii Maker Icon.png|right|link=]] | ||
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The [[Wii#Mii Channel|Mii Channel]] on the [[Wii]] makes a return with minimal changes as '''Mii Maker'''. However, there is a new feature in which the 3DS camera takes a photo of the player and converts it to make the photo look like a [[Mii]]. This feature is not automatic. Players must select the Mii's gender, hair color, and eye color before being prompted to take a picture of either themselves or another person.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7QMPkWptmw</ref> Players are then able to leave the Mii as it is or to make any modifications they may deem necessary with new customization options (hairstyles, eye shapes, etc.). Players can also connect to their Mii Channel and import any Miis found there to the 3DS. To connect the Mii Maker to the Wii, the player must press the {{button|wii|A}}, {{button|wii|B}}, and {{button|wii|1}} buttons on the {{button|wii|Wiimote}} when on the Mii Channel. Holding down the {{button|wii|2}} button for a period of time afterward makes a "Connect to DS" icon appear (if it is not present already). | The [[Wii#Mii Channel|Mii Channel]] on the [[Wii]] makes a return with minimal changes as '''Mii Maker'''. However, there is a new feature in which the 3DS camera takes a photo of the player and converts it to make the photo look like a [[Mii]]. This feature is not automatic. Players must select the Mii's gender, hair color, and eye color before being prompted to take a picture of either themselves or another person.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7QMPkWptmw</ref> Players are then able to leave the Mii as it is or to make any modifications they may deem necessary with new customization options (hairstyles, eye shapes, etc.). Players can also connect to their Mii Channel and import any Miis found there to the 3DS. To connect the Mii Maker to the Wii, the player must press the {{button|wii|A}}, {{button|wii|B}}, and {{button|wii|1}} buttons on the {{button|wii|Wiimote}} when on the Mii Channel. Holding down the {{button|wii|2}} button for a period of time afterward makes a "Connect to DS" icon appear (if it is not present already). After creating a Mii, it can be used in some ''Super Mario'' games. | ||
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Fourteen games can be played in the Plaza: '''Puzzle Swap''', '''Find Mii''' ('''StreetPass Quest''' in British English), '''Find Mii II''' ('''StreetPass Quest II''' in British English), '''Monster Manor''' ('''StreetPass Mansion''' in British English), '''Warrior's Way''' ('''StreetPass Battle''' in British English), '''Mii Force''' ('''StreetPass Squad''' in British English), '''Flower Town''' ('''StreetPass Garden''' in British English), '''Ultimate Angler''' ('''StreetPass Fishing''' in British English), '''Battleground Z''' ('''StreetPass Zombies''' in British English), '''Market Crashers''' ('''StreetPass Trader''' in British English), '''Slot Car Rivals''' ('''StreetPass Slot Racer''' in British English), '''Feed Mii''' ('''StreetPass Chef''' in British English), '''Ninja Launcher''' ('''StreetPass Ninja''' in British English) and '''Mii Trek''' ('''StreetPass Explorers''' in British English). The three former games are immediately available when a user buys a Nintendo 3DS, but the rest cost an additional $5.00 (4.99 euros) apiece. They could also be bought all at once for $15.00 (14.99 euros). With the discontinuation of digital purchases for Nintendo 3DS in March 2023, it is no longer possible to buy the downloadable games, though they can still be downloaded by those who purchased them when they were available. | Fourteen games can be played in the Plaza: '''Puzzle Swap''', '''Find Mii''' ('''StreetPass Quest''' in British English), '''Find Mii II''' ('''StreetPass Quest II''' in British English), '''Monster Manor''' ('''StreetPass Mansion''' in British English), '''Warrior's Way''' ('''StreetPass Battle''' in British English), '''Mii Force''' ('''StreetPass Squad''' in British English), '''Flower Town''' ('''StreetPass Garden''' in British English), '''Ultimate Angler''' ('''StreetPass Fishing''' in British English), '''Battleground Z''' ('''StreetPass Zombies''' in British English), '''Market Crashers''' ('''StreetPass Trader''' in British English), '''Slot Car Rivals''' ('''StreetPass Slot Racer''' in British English), '''Feed Mii''' ('''StreetPass Chef''' in British English), '''Ninja Launcher''' ('''StreetPass Ninja''' in British English) and '''Mii Trek''' ('''StreetPass Explorers''' in British English). The three former games are immediately available when a user buys a Nintendo 3DS, but the rest cost an additional $5.00 (4.99 euros) apiece. They could also be bought all at once for $15.00 (14.99 euros). With the discontinuation of digital purchases for Nintendo 3DS in March 2023, it is no longer possible to buy the downloadable games, though they can still be downloaded by those who purchased them when they were available. | ||
In Find Mii and Find Mii II, Miis are utilized to fight their way through several enemy-filled rooms. Mario-themed accessories such as character caps can be obtained and later be used to dress up the Miis. When another 3DS is detected, its profile Mii will join in on the game. In Puzzle Swap, players exchange pieces of various different Nintendo-themed puzzles in order to complete them and unlock three-dimensional images. | In Find Mii and Find Mii II, Miis are utilized to fight their way through several enemy-filled rooms. ''Super Mario''-themed accessories such as character caps can be obtained and later be used to dress up the Miis. When another 3DS is detected, its profile Mii will join in on the game. In Puzzle Swap, players exchange pieces of various different Nintendo-themed puzzles in order to complete them and unlock three-dimensional images. | ||
===''AR Games''=== | ===''AR Games''=== | ||
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[[File:Logo AR Games.svg|left|220px|''AR Games'' logo]] | [[File:Logo AR Games.svg|left|220px|''AR Games'' logo]] | ||
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The Nintendo 3DS supports augmented reality games through the built-in application '''''AR Games'''''. The system is released with a total of six '''AR Cards''' that are used primarily in this feature, having a minor role in ''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]'', among other games. In ''Nintendogs + Cats'', using the Mario AR Card enables the player's pets to wear ''Mario''- | The Nintendo 3DS supports augmented reality games through the built-in application '''''AR Games'''''. The system is released with a total of six '''AR Cards''' that are used primarily in this feature, having a minor role in ''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]'', among other games. In ''Nintendogs + Cats'', using the Mario AR Card enables the player's pets to wear ''Super Mario''-themed hats. The [[? Block]] card can be used to play games, while the five Character Cards included can be used to take 2D or 3D photos. | ||
The 3DS camera is required to play the games, as it must be aimed at the AR Card at all times to read it. Upon reading the ? Block card, a menu of games appears, including Archery (Shooting in British English), which uses the aiming reticule that is used to open the AR Games, AR Shot, in which the player uses a snooker stick to hit a ball onto a teleporter, Mii Pics, in which the player can take a picture of their Mii, Star Pics, which is the same as Mii Pics, but the player uses one or more of the Character Cards, Graffiti, a drawing apparatus, and Fishing, in which the player uses a fishing line to catch fish. | The 3DS camera is required to play the games, as it must be aimed at the AR Card at all times to read it. Upon reading the ? Block card, a menu of games appears, including Archery (Shooting in British English), which uses the aiming reticule that is used to open the AR Games, AR Shot, in which the player uses a snooker stick to hit a ball onto a teleporter, Mii Pics, in which the player can take a picture of their Mii, Star Pics, which is the same as Mii Pics, but the player uses one or more of the Character Cards, Graffiti, a drawing apparatus, and Fishing, in which the player uses a fishing line to catch fish. | ||
There is also a shop which is unlocked after playing any three of the games, in which the player can buy new features and games using Play Coins. | There is also a shop which is unlocked after playing any three of the games, in which the player can buy new features and games using Play Coins. | ||
===Nintendo eShop=== | ===Nintendo eShop=== | ||
{{main|Nintendo eShop}} | {{main|Nintendo eShop}} | ||
[[File:Nintendo eShop newlogo. | [[File:Nintendo eShop newlogo.png|260px|left|The Nintendo eShop logo.]] | ||
[[File:3DS eShop Icon.png|right|The 3DS menu icon.]] | [[File:3DS eShop Icon.png|right|The 3DS menu icon.]] | ||
The '''Nintendo eShop''' (initially called '''Nintendo 3DS Shop''') is a feature that allowed players to buy software titles, including [[Virtual Console]] and [[DSiWare]] for their Nintendo 3DS with Nintendo 3DS prepaid cards or credit cards. It also allowed Game Promotion. The eShop is similar to [[Wii#Wii Shop Channel|Wii Shop Channel]] and was released with a firmware update on the evening of June 6th, 2011 in North America and on June 7th in other regions, along with the Internet Browser. At GDC 2011, it was also announced that "3D Classics" would be made available for download in addition to the regular titles (Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and NES titles). These games, while 3D-compatible, retain their original graphical styles. Other than purchasing content, users could view information on current and upcoming 3DS titles (most notably through monthly episodes of Nintendo Show 3D, which provides footage of and commentary on popular or notable releases) as well as the Staff Pick of the Week (a Virtual Console or DSiWare title) | The '''Nintendo eShop''' (initially called '''Nintendo 3DS Shop''') is a feature that allowed players to buy software titles, including [[Virtual Console]] and [[DSiWare]] for their Nintendo 3DS with Nintendo 3DS prepaid cards or credit cards. It also allowed Game Promotion. The eShop is similar to [[Wii#Wii Shop Channel|Wii Shop Channel]] and was released with a firmware update on the evening of June 6th, 2011 in North America and on June 7th in other regions, along with the Internet Browser. At GDC 2011, it was also announced that "3D Classics" would be made available for download in addition to the regular titles (Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and NES titles). These games, while 3D-compatible, retain their original graphical styles. Other than purchasing content, users could view information on current and upcoming 3DS titles (most notably through monthly episodes of Nintendo Show 3D, which provides footage of and commentary on popular or notable releases) as well as the Staff Pick of the Week (a Virtual Console or DSiWare title). Continuing a practice established on the Nintendo DSi, content purchased from the eShop is transported to the 3DS Menu in the form of a gift that must be unwrapped before use. In addition, users were able to purchase downloadable content (DLC) for their existing games. As of the December 9, 2013 update, a Nintendo Network ID is required to download free and demo software from the Nintendo 3DS eShop. In addition, the player can link their Wii U Nintendo Network ID to their 3DS and vice versa to combine eShop funds on both systems into one. With the discontinuation of digital purchases for Nintendo 3DS in March 2023, it is no longer possible to digitally buy software and DLC, though software and DLC can still be downloaded by those who purchased them when they were available. | ||
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===Friend List=== | ===Friend List=== | ||
[[File:FriendList.png|right|150px]] | [[File:FriendList.png|right|150px]] | ||
From the '''Friend List''', players can see their own friend codes and manage the register of other Nintendo 3DS owners they have added as friends. If their friends have the wireless feature of their consoles turned on, users can see the last game they were playing or the last application they were using. If friends play a game that has online capability, such as ''Mario Kart 7'', and users own the same game, then users can join that game and play alongside their friends. | From the '''Friend List''', players can see their own friend codes and manage the register of other Nintendo 3DS owners they have added as friends. If their friends have the wireless feature of their consoles turned on, users can see the last game they were playing or the last application they were using. If friends play a game that has online capability, such as ''Mario Kart 7'', and users own the same game, then users can join that game and play alongside their friends. | ||
===Internet Browser=== | ===Internet Browser=== | ||
[[File:Internet Browser.svg|220px|left|Internet Browser logo.|class=invert]] | [[File:Internet Browser.svg|220px|left|Internet Browser logo.|class=invert]] | ||
[[File:3DS Internet Browser.png|right|150px]] | [[File:3DS Internet Browser.png|right|150px]] | ||
The '''Internet Browser''' | The '''Internet Browser''' is the system's built-in successor to the [[nwiki:Nintendo DSi Browser|Nintendo DSi Browser]]. It has a self-explanatory purpose of allowing the user to browse the internet from their Nintendo 3DS. There is a ''Super Mario''-themed [[Easter egg]] that can be accessed when opening a new page: if the player taps to the rhythm of the first six notes of the ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' theme on the touch screen, "Most Visited Bookmarks" will change into "STAGE SELECT". | ||
===Miiverse=== | ===Miiverse=== | ||
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Implemented during the update on December 9, 2013 (PST), Miiverse was a social network based around [[Nintendo Network]] allowing users to post and share information with each other on games or other software. Originally only on the [[Wii U]], a Nintendo Network ID was required in order to fully use Miiverse; this could be done by either linking a Wii U ID to the 3DS, or by creating a new one if the user does not have one. | Implemented during the update on December 9, 2013 (PST), Miiverse was a social network based around [[Nintendo Network]] allowing users to post and share information with each other on games or other software. Originally only on the [[Wii U]], a Nintendo Network ID was required in order to fully use Miiverse; this could be done by either linking a Wii U ID to the 3DS, or by creating a new one if the user does not have one. | ||
''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' was the only ''Mario'' 3DS title that had full Miiverse integration | ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' was the only ''Super Mario''-related 3DS title that had full Miiverse integration, having the functionality of posting in-game photos. | ||
On November 7, 2017, at | On November 7, 2017, at 10:00pm, Pacific Time, Miiverse was discontinued. | ||
===Downloadable software=== | ===Downloadable software=== | ||
====Swapnote==== | ====Swapnote==== | ||
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A sequel released on November 17, 2016 known as '''Swapdoodle''' retains similar elements from Swapnote (except photo and sound attachments) with new features. There are now Doodle Lessons for players where they can practise drawing, along with stamps and secret pages. The application is free-to-start with in-game purchases.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swapnote#Swapdoodle</ref> | A sequel released on November 17, 2016 known as '''Swapdoodle''' retains similar elements from Swapnote (except photo and sound attachments) with new features. There are now Doodle Lessons for players where they can practise drawing, along with stamps and secret pages. The application is free-to-start with in-game purchases.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swapnote#Swapdoodle</ref> | ||
=====''Mario''-themed stationery===== | =====''Super Mario''-themed stationery===== | ||
Occasionally, in the wake of an important event, such as a Nintendo Direct broadcast or a game release, special notes were sent via SpotPass by Nintendo employees. Here is some of the ''Mario''-themed stationery: | Occasionally, in the wake of an important event, such as a Nintendo Direct broadcast or a game release, special notes were sent via SpotPass by Nintendo employees. Here is some of the ''Super Mario''-themed stationery: | ||
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[[File:Photos with Mario.png|left|200px]] | [[File:Photos with Mario.png|left|200px]] | ||
[[File:PTWSM Icon.png|right]] | [[File:PTWSM Icon.png|right]] | ||
'''''Photos with Mario''''' (known as いっしょにフォト スーパーマリオ Issho ni foto sūpāmario, ''Photo Together with Super Mario'' in Japanese) is a photography application compatible with special ''Mario''-themed AR cards, developed by the same teams behind ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' and ''Super Mario 3D Land''. The application and first cards were released in Japan on April 23, 2013, and the other cards were released on June 29; in North America, the application and cards were released on May 18, 2014. This application allows the player to scan a compatible eShop gift card that has Mario, Princess Peach, or Goomba on it and the player can take photos and watch the characters interact with each other. | '''''Photos with Mario''''' (known as いっしょにフォト スーパーマリオ Issho ni foto sūpāmario, ''Photo Together with Super Mario'' in Japanese) is a photography application compatible with special ''Super Mario''-themed AR cards, developed by the same teams behind ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' and ''Super Mario 3D Land''. The application and first cards were released in Japan on April 23, 2013, and the other cards were released on June 29; in North America, the application and cards were released on May 18, 2014. This application allows the player to scan a compatible eShop gift card that has Mario, Princess Peach, or Goomba on it and the player can take photos and watch the characters interact with each other. | ||
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=='' | ==''Super Mario'' games== | ||
===Physical and digital games=== | ===Physical and digital games=== | ||
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===Exclusive Nintendo eShop games=== | ===Exclusive Nintendo eShop games=== | ||
*''[[Donkey Kong Jr. (Game & Watch)|Game & Watch: Donkey Kong Jr.]]'' | *''[[Donkey Kong Jr. (Game & Watch)|Game & Watch: Donkey Kong Jr.]]'' | ||
*''[[Dr. Mario Express]]'' | *''[[Dr. Mario Express]]'' | ||
*''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!]]'' | *''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!]]'' | ||
*''[[Mario's Cement Factory|Game & Watch: Mario's Cement Factory]]'' | *''[[Mario's Cement Factory|Game & Watch: Mario's Cement Factory]]'' | ||
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*''[[Bird & Beans]]'' | *''[[Bird & Beans]]'' | ||
*''[[WarioWare: Snapped!]] | *''[[WarioWare: Snapped!]] | ||
*''[[Mario Calculator]]'' | *''[[Mario Calculator]]'' | ||
*''[[Mario Clock]]'' | *''[[Mario Clock]]'' | ||
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*''[[Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move]]'' | *''[[Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move]]'' | ||
*''[[Photos with Mario]]'' | *''[[Photos with Mario]]'' | ||
*''[[Club Nintendo Picross | *''[[Club Nintendo Picross+]]'' | ||
*''[[Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure]]'' | *''[[Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure]]'' | ||
*''[[Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge]]'' | *''[[Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge]]'' | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*This is the first system whose ''[[Mario Tennis (series)|Mario Tennis]]'' game was released before its ''[[Mario Golf (series)|Mario Golf]]'' game. | *This is the first system whose ''[[Mario Tennis (series)|Mario Tennis]]'' game was released before its ''[[Mario Golf (series)|Mario Golf]]'' game. | ||
*In one 3DS promotional video, [[Mario]] is heard talking about the features of the Nintendo 3DS.<ref>NintendoHall (November 5, 2011). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvWf6tsHalY]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved November 25, 2020.</ref> | *In one 3DS promotional video, [[Mario]] is heard talking about the features of the Nintendo 3DS.<ref>NintendoHall (November 5, 2011). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvWf6tsHalY]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved November 25, 2020.</ref> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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