See what the Nintendo 3DS family can do

All three systems in the Nintendo 3DS family come with tons of features, right out of the box. Wireless connectivity means you can play with friends and family on-the-go. StreetPass™ Mii Plaza™ lets you interact with other players, and the Nintendo eShop gives you instant access to digital games.

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Achieve total immersion with a 90% bigger screen than the Nintendo 3DS. Perfect for anyone who loves gaming.

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Play all the newest games in 2D. Great for new gamers who want to join in the fun, at a wallet-friendly price.


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Access the new generation of games and 3D graphics in a pocket-sized package. A great upgrade from the Nintendo DS.

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3D Screen

The Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 3DS XL systems open up a whole new world of eye-popping gameplay possibilities. The stereoscopic 3D display of the upper screen gives objects within the game world a feeling of space and depth that extends far into the back of the screen. It becomes easier to see the position of characters and obstacles in the world, making many game experiences even more intuitive for all types of players.

*3D viewing not available on Nintendo 2DS

3D Depth Slider

A built-in 3D Depth Slider allows you to immediately adjust the intensity of the 3D settings on the Nintendo 3DS system to your liking. The 3D effect can also be turned down completely—all Nintendo 3DS games and applications can be played in 2D, and look better than any Nintendo handheld before it.

*Depth slider not included on Nintendo 2DS

Motion Sensor & Gyro Sensor

Portable play control reaches a new level with these amazing features, allowing for unique gameplay mechanics. A built-in motion sensor and gyro sensor can react to the motion and tilt of the system, so whether players are twisting their systems side to side or moving them up and down, their motion-compatible Nintendo 3DS games respond instantly.

Two Screens

Games look better than ever on the two screens of the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.

On the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 3DS XL, a widescreen display on the top screen shows 800x240 pixel resolution, allocating 400 pixels for each eye to create the 3D effect.

The bottom LCD touch screen operates at a resolution of 320x240—with both screens capable of displaying a brilliant 16.77 million colors.

The Nintendo 2DS offers a widescreen display on the top screen, showing 400x240 resolution, while the bottom touch screen operates at a resolution of 320x240.

Analog Control

With the Circle Pad, located above the + Control Pad, all three systems in the Nintendo 3DS family offer full analog control. Combined with the touch screen, traditional buttons, camera and microphone input, and advanced motion control of the Motion Sensor and Gyro Sensor, the potential is extraordinary.

3D Camera

The Nintendo 3DS family of systems can take photos in 3D, thanks to the two outward-facing lenses. Capture eye-popping images of your friends and family, have fun with filters like the Merge lens, or even use the system's AR technology and included AR Cards to make Mii™ characters and Nintendo heroes appear in the real world with you.

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You can share your 3D photos with others by submitting them to the Nintendo 3DS Photo Showcase. Browse featured galleries or submit your own masterpiece to the Showcase here.

*3D viewing not available on Nintendo 2DS

Stylus

All systems in the Nintendo 3DS family come with a Stylus to allow for precise touch controls on the bottom screen.

SD Memory Card Included

All systems in the Nintendo 3DS family come packed with an SD Memory Card*. You can use this SD Memory Card to store your 3D photos, sound recordings created on the system, and music** from your PC. You can also use it to store games downloaded from the Nintendo eShop. The Nintendo 3DS family of systems feature SDHC card compatibility to increase your storage space even further.

* Nintendo 3DS systems come with a 2GB SD Memory Card and Nintendo 3DS XL and Nintendo 2DS systems systems come with a 4GB SD Memory Card.

** Nintendo 3DS is compatible with MP3 and AAC file formats.

Backwards Compatibility

Almost all existing Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi games can be played on the Nintendo 3DS family of systems in 2D. With backwards compatibility, your existing portable games look and play just as well*.

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* Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi games will be displayed in 2D graphics. Select Nintendo DS games that use accessories in the Game Boy™ Advance slot of the Nintendo DS system are not compatible with the Nintendo 3DS system.

StreetPass™

The Nintendo 3DS family of systems brings players together in exciting new ways with StreetPass communication. Set your system to Sleep Mode and carry it with you wherever you go to exchange game data like Mii™ characters, high scores, and custom characters with other users you pass on the street. You control what data you exchange, and you can exchange data for multiple games at once, making virtual connections with real world people you encounter in your daily life.

StreetPass Mii Plaza: Find out more about StreetPass Mii Plaza and how to interact with other Nintendo 3DS owners. Learn more >


Nintendo 3DS Meetups Everywhere lets people organize their own Meetups to exchange StreetPass content and get to know fellow players in their area. See if there's a Meetup in your neighborhood today! Visit Meetup.com >
 

SpotPass™

The Nintendo 3DS family of systems can automatically connect to a wireless Internet access point. Once connected, special items will download automatically to your system via the SpotPass feature, even while in sleep mode. Some of these surprise items include exclusive content and promotions from Nintendo Zone™, unique 3D videos from the Nintendo Video™ service, and add-on game content from your favorite Nintendo 3DS games.

Look for the blue LED light on the outside of your Nintendo 3DS system or a blue dot on your favorite HOME Menu icon to find out if you’ve received something.

Getting SpotPass on the go is easier than ever! Enjoy a free and automatic connection to Wi-Fi at over 29,000 Nintendo Zone locations across the U.S. and Canada. To find a location near you and learn more about Nintendo Zone, click here.

 

Built-In Software

Featuring enhanced graphics, a host of built-in software, and robust wireless connectivity, the Nintendo 3DS family of systems advances the realm of portable entertainment in a number of ways.

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