History of video games/Platforms/3DS

History Development The Nintendo 3DS preceded the Nintendo DS. Nintendo's previous attempts of stereoscopic displays were considered for both the GameCube and the GameBoy Advance SP, but were not implemented by Nintendo due to cost and technology limitations of the time.Iwata Asks https://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/3ds/how-nintendo-3ds-made/0/2 24 December 2020 iwataasks.nintendo.com However, the announcement of the system did coincide with the popularity of using 3D cinema in the early 2010s.How Did 3D TV and Movies Rise So High And Fall So Fast? https://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/3d-tv-movies-rise-and-fall-samsung-lg-vizio-cameron-avatar/ 6 January 2022 Digital Trends 18 August 2020 en There was internal debate concerning the launch price of the system, with Reggie Fils Amié pushing for a lower launch price in North America of $199 US dollars.Whitehead Thomas Reggie Fils-Aimé Wanted The 3DS To Launch At $199, But Was Rebuffed https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/05/reggie-fils-aime-wanted-the-3ds-to-launch-at-usd199-but-was-rebuffed 5 May 2022 Nintendo Life 4 May 2022Carter Chris Reggie Fils-Aime asked Nintendo to launch the 3DS for $199, but they said no https://www.destructoid.com/reggie-fils-aime-asked-nintendo-to-launch-the-3ds-for-199-but-they-said-no/ 5 May 2022 Destructoid 5 May 2022 en-CA Launch thumb|Animal Crossing 3DS promo at E3 2011. The 3DS launched in Japan on February 26, 2011.Nintendo Announces the Date for the 3DS Launch https://www.pcworld.com/article/503555/3ds.html 6 January 2022 PCWorld It launched March 25th in the United Kingdom.Nintendo 3DS UK Launch Date Revealed https://gamerant.com/nintendo-3ds-uk-launch-date/ 6 January 2022 Game Rant 19 January 2011 It launched March 27th, 2011 in the United States.Kohler Chris Nintendo 3DS Hits U.S. March 27 With $250 Price Tag https://www.wired.com/2011/01/3ds-launch-date/ 6 January 2022 Wired The system saw sluggish sales initially due to a high price of $250.Byford Sam Nintendo 3DS reaches 5 million units in Japanese market, becomes fastest-selling console ever in Japan https://www.theverge.com/2012/2/20/2811197/nintendo-3ds-5-million-units-sold-japan 19 October 2020 The Verge 20 February 2012 enFrom dual screens to glasses-free 3D, the Nintendo 3DS had it all https://www.dukechronicle.com/article/2021/02/nintendo-3ds-nintendogs-switch-zelda-games 1 May 2021 The Chronicle A first year price cut to $169.99 allowed it to become the fastest selling console in Japanese history at that point in time, but it also caused Nintendo to post their first annual operating loss in company history. The 3DS eshop was launched after the system via an update in 2011.Kohler Chris Nintendo 3DS eShop Packs Solid Features, Skimpy Lineup https://www.wired.com/2011/06/nintendo-3ds-eshop-launch/ Wired Ambassador Program Following the price cut, an Ambassador Program was launched for those who purchased the console at the higher launch price, giving them free GBA titles.Sin Gloria Nintendo 3DS Ambassadors, get your free games today (how-to) https://www.zdnet.com/article/nintendo-3ds-ambassadors-get-your-free-games-today-how-to/ 5 May 2022 ZDNet enHow to get your 3DS Ambassador games https://www.eurogamer.net/how-to-get-your-3ds-ambassador-games 5 May 2022 Eurogamer.net 1 September 2011 en-gb This program was generally received well,Reynolds Ollie What's Your Biggest Nintendo Launch Day Regret? https://www.nintendolife.com/features/whats-your-biggest-nintendo-launch-day-regret 5 May 2022 Nintendo Life 29 April 2022 though the process of redeeming the reward was not seen as especially intuitive.Thomas Lucas M. How to Download the Free 3DS Ambassador Games https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/12/16/how-to-download-the-free-3ds-ambassador-games 5 May 2022 IGN 16 December 2011 en This program received internal support from Reggie Fils Amié. Concerns At launch there was some concern regarding concerns of dangers caused by 3D on the system.The Forgotten Controversy of the 3DS Launch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATsF1j4rKIg 6 January 2022 enNintendo Warns Parents Of Eye Risks In 3-D Game https://www.npr.org/2011/01/03/132622521/nintendo-warns-parents-of-eye-risks-in-3-d-game 6 January 2022 NPR.org enNintendo issues warning on 3DS games for children https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-12100925 6 January 2022 BBC News 31 December 2010 Growing line up The 3DS XL was released on August 19th, 2012. The 2DS was released on October 12, 2013.A Visual History of the Nintendo 3DS https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/a-visual-history-of-the-nintendo-3ds/2900-169/#6 23 October 2020 GameSpot New 3DS The New 3DS and the New 3DS XL were released in Japan on October 11th, 2014. In 2016 Nintendo established a bug bounty program for the 3DS.Pudwell Sam Nintendo Bug Bounty Programme Rewards Hackers For 3DS Vulnerabilities https://www.silicon.co.uk/security/nintendo-bug-bounty-programme-201691 Silicon UK 13 November 2020 7 December 2016 The New 2DS XL was released in 2017.Nintendo’s New 2DS XL is the closest you’ll ever get to a ‘3DS XL Lite’ https://www.engadget.com/2017-07-14-new-nintendo-2ds-xl-review.html Engadget 26 October 2020 en Legacy The 3DS was discontinued in September 2020, shipping over 75 million systems and 384 million games worldwide while stabilizing Nintendo's financial situation during the tumultuous Wii U era.Byford Sam Nintendo has discontinued the 3DS https://www.theverge.com/2020/9/17/21441096/nintendo-3ds-production-discontinued-total-sales 19 October 2020 The Verge 17 September 2020 en Both the 3DS and the Wii U were succeeded by the Nintendo Switch, but the platform continued to be in high demand following the discontinuation, in part due to the special circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.Exploring The World Of Nintendo 3DS Homebrew https://hackaday.com/2021/04/28/exploring-the-world-of-nintendo-3ds-homebrew/ 1 May 2021 Hackaday 28 April 2021 Despite the discontinuation of new hardware sales, the system still saw support, such as an system software update in 2021.Nintendo 3DS Just Got Its Newest Update After Nine Months https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-3ds-just-got-its-newest-update-after-nine-months/1100-6494451/ 28 July 2021 GameSpot In 2021 refurbished Nintendo 3DS and 2DS hardware continued to be sold by Nintendo, and these frequently sold out that year.Pimpin' out a $50 Refurbished Nintendo 2DS in 2021 MVG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUrIWa-o16U 28 July 2021 en Production of physical games continued past 2021, with these releases using somewhat different packaging in some instances.Whitehead Thomas Looks Like Nintendo Has Been Reprinting 3DS Retail Games For A Final Hurrah https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/04/looks-like-nintendo-has-been-reprinting-3ds-retail-games-for-a-final-hurrah 9 April 2022 Nintendo Life 7 April 2022 By 2021 a number of 3DS game cartridges had noted high failure rates.PSA: Yes, Your DS And 3DS Cartridges Will Eventually Deteriorate, But Don't Panic https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/05/psa_yes_your_ds_and_3ds_cartridges_will_eventually_deteriorate_but_dont_panic 18 May 2021 Nintendo Life 2021-05-06 Technology Original Models Compute The original 3DS has a dual core 32-bit ARM11 architecture CPU with a 268 megahertz clock, and an ARM9 core having a 134 megahertz clock.Nintendo 3DS https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_3DS Wikipedia 24 December 2020 en 10 December 2020 The original 3DS has 128 megabytes of fast cycle DRAM (FCRAM).Nintendo 3DS Teardown https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Nintendo+3DS+Teardown/5029 iFixit 29 October 2020 en 3 March 2011 The original 3DS is often compared to the GameCube in terms of performance, with the New 3DS often being compared to the Wii in terms of performance. Both feature completely different architectures compared earlier Nintendo Home Consoles, making such comparisons only an extreme generalization. New Models Compute The New 3DS has an upgraded quad core 32-bit ARM11 architecture CPU clocked at 804 megahertz and has more L2 cache then the original 3DS.Life Nintendo Digital Foundry Breaks Down The Improved Performance of New 3DS https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2016/03/digital_foundry_breaks_down_the_improved_performance_of_new_3ds 29 October 2020 Nintendo Life 28 March 2016 New 3DS models have 256 megabytes of fast cycle DRAM (FCRAM).Petite Steven Nintendo 2DS XL vs. Nintendo 3DS XL: Which handheld reigns supreme? https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/new-nintendo-2ds-xl-versus-new-nintendo-3ds-xl/ 29 October 2020 www.digitaltrends.com The new 3DS also has a CEVA TeakLite DSP clocked at 134 megahertz. All models thumb|Two methods of autostereoscopy compared, a Parallax barrier (top), and a lenticular screen (bottom). The 3DS uses a parallax barrier to achieve autostereoscopic 3D. The 3DS GPU is a DMA PICA clocked at 268MHz, the original 3DS has 6MB of VRAM, and the new 3DS has 10MB of VRAM.Leadbetter Richard Face-Off: Nintendo 3DS vs New 3DS https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2016-nintendo-3ds-vs-new-3ds-face-off 26 October 2020 Eurogamer 27 March 2016 en System software is stored on encrypted non-volatile NAND.Forensic Analysis of the Nintendo 3DS NAND Digital Investigation 1 July 2019 29 S61–S70 10.1016/j.diin.2019.04.015 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1742287619301641 4 December 2020 en 1742-2876 The 3DS has two outward facing cameras for stereoscopic pictures, and one user facing camera.How the Nintendo 3DS Works https://electronics.howstuffworks.com/nintendo-3ds1.htm HowStuffWorks 26 October 2020 en 26 April 2011 This arrangement is preserved on all consumer 3DS units, including 2DS units without stereoscopic screens. Battery life lasts between three hours and seven hours depending on the model of 3DS used and software run.Nintendo Support: How Long Will the Battery Remain Charged? https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/385/~/how-long-will-the-battery-remain-charged%3F en-americas-support.nintendo.com 29 October 2020 The 3DS and 2DS lines support 2.4 gigahertz Wi-Fi b/g.Nintendo Support: Compatible Wireless Modes and Wireless Security Types https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/498/~/compatible-wireless-modes-and-wireless-security-types en-americas-support.nintendo.com 8 November 2020 Despite the fact that Wi-Fi was rapidly gaining traction as a standard after being introduced in 2009, the 3DS did not support it. Notable Games 2011 thumb|3DS Demos at WonderCon 2011. Mario Kart 7 Pilotwings Resort Face Raiders Super Mario 3D Land Nintendogs + Cats Swapnote The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D Cubic Ninja Cubic Ninja was a gyroscopically controlled platformer that was generally praised for having an interesting concept, but panned for not implementing those ideas well.Cubic Ninja Review - IGN https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/06/20/cubic-ninja-review 18 May 2021 enWahlgren Jon Review: Cubic Ninja (3DS) https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/2011/06/cubic_ninja_3ds 18 May 2021 Nintendo Life 2011-06-23 This game attracted attention in 2014 when a homebrew exploit using the game was released, causing the price of the game to drastically rise.Orland Kyle Cubic Ninja prices soar as hackers reveal it’s key to unlocking Nintendo 3DS https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2014/11/3ds-homebrew-exploit-causes-popularity-surge-for-obscure-2011-game/ 18 May 2021 Ars Technica 2014-11-18 en-usMcWhertor Michael Hacker finds Nintendo 3DS exploit, turning a forgotten game into a hot commodity https://www.polygon.com/2014/11/18/7244187/nintendo-3ds-exploit-homebrew-cubic-ninja 18 May 2021 Polygon 2014-11-18 en Read more about Cubic Ninja on Wikipedia. 2012 Paper Mario: Sticker Star Bravely Default HarmoKnight Crashmo Etrian Odyssey IV Dillon's Rolling Western Fire Emblem Awakening New Super Mario Bros. 2 Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance Fantasy Life Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Rhythm Thief & the Emperor's Treasure Kid Icarus: Uprising The first Kid Icarus series game released since the 1990's. A 3D shooter mostly featuring on rails gameplay, it was well known for its writing and emotive story telling. Read more about Kid Icarus: Uprising on Wikipedia. Animal Crossing: New Leaf An portable entry to the Animal Crossing series which was well liked for adding improvements while staying faithful to the original series formula.McWhertor Michael Animal Crossing: New Leaf director says team diversity, communication core to its success https://www.polygon.com/2014/3/19/5526678/animal-crossing-new-leaf-diversity-aya-kyogoku 18 May 2021 Polygon 2014-03-19 en This game included a town players could develop as mayor. The game unusually had twin directors working together on the game.Iwata Asks https://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/3ds/animalcrossing-newleaf/0/0 18 May 2021 iwataasks.nintendo.com October 31st, 2012 Although developers feared players would ignore creativity features, gamers often expressed themselves in creative ways, such as through Aika Village.Animal Crossing's Mysterious Aika Village and the Possibility of its Return in New Horizons https://gamerant.com/animal-crossings-new-horizons-mystery-aika-village/ Game Rant 30 October 2020 27 April 2020 Read more about Animal Crossing: New Leaf on Wikipedia. 2013 thumb|Pokémon X and Y at San Diego Comic-Con in 2013. Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon Pokémon X and Y Chibi-Robo! Photo Finder Monster Hunter 4 Shin Megami Tensei IV Flipnote Studio 3D Mario & Luigi: Dream Team The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds Mario Party: Island Tour Tomodachi Life Being a game focused on importing real life figures as characters, there was a controversy caused by gay players being unable to marry their spouse in game, excluding them from content available to heterosexual players.Webster Andrew Why won't Nintendo let you be gay in its new life simulator? https://www.theverge.com/2014/5/8/5696104/nintendo-and-tomodachi-life 29 January 2021 The Verge 8 May 2014 enReed Ryan Nintendo Game Faces Criticism Over Lack of Gay Characters https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/nintendo-game-faces-criticism-over-lack-of-gay-characters-85169/ 29 January 2021 Rolling Stone 7 May 2014 As a result, Nintendo promised to focus more on inclusivity in future games.Nintendo kinda, sorta kept its big gay promise https://www.destructoid.com/stories/nintendo-kinda-sorta-kept-its-big-gay-promise-451397.phtml 29 January 2021 Destructoid english Read more about Tomodachi Life on Wikipedia. Rusty's Real Deal Baseball The game introduced Pappy Van Poodle who was a character that could only be encountered by not haggling and as a result went unnoticed by the most Nintendo fans on the internet for several years.Life Nintendo Video: Meet Pappy Van Poodle, The Nintendo Character Nobody Knew Existed https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/05/video_meet_pappy_van_poodle_the_nintendo_character_nobody_knew_existed 20 December 2020 Nintendo Life 16 May 2019 Read more about Rusty's Real Deal Baseball on Wikipedia. 2014 Kirby: Triple Deluxe Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth Nintendo Badge Arcade Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS Shantae and the Pirate's Curse 2015 Bravely Second: End Layer BoxBoy! Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. Fire Emblem Fates Monster Hunter Generations Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D IronFall: Invasion Stella Glow 2016 thumb|upright|Amiibo for sale at PAX south 2016. Detective Pikachu Etrian Odyssey V Culdcept Revolt Metroid Prime: Federation Force Miitopia Pokémon Sun and Moon Kirby: Planet Robobot Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS 2017 Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia Metroid: Samus Returns Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Kirby Battle Royale Hey! Pikmin Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux Pocket Card Jockey A solitaire based horse racing game made by GameFreak. Read more about Pocket Card Jockey on Wikipedia. 2018 WarioWare Gold A mircogames collection game. Read more about WarioWare Gold on Wikipedia. Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth A sequel to Persona Q, featuring the addition of characters from Persona 5. Read more about Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth on Wikipedia. 2019 Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn A port of Kirby's Epic Yarn for the Nintendo Wii, which was released about 9 years prior in 2010 and 2011 depending on the region. Read more about Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn on Wikipedia Other System Software A Netflix app was launched for the 3DS line in 2011.Steinberg Scott Netflix Streaming Video Hits Nintendo 3DS Game System https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/netflix-streaming-video-hits-nintendo-3ds-game-system-184946/ 29 January 2021 Rolling Stone 15 July 2011 On April 11th, 2012 Nintendo launched an early consumer AR application which assisted when touring the Louvre art museum in France.Tieryas Peter How Navigating the Louvre with a Nintendo 3DS Made Me Rethink the Future of Gaming, Art, and Virtual Reality https://www.tor.com/2015/03/27/how-navigating-the-louvre-with-a-nintendo-3ds-made-me-rethink-the-future-of-gaming-art-and-virtual-reality/ Tor.com 4 December 2020 27 March 2015Nintendo puts 3DS in the Louvre, France remains generally indifferent https://www.engadget.com/2012-04-12-3ds-louvre.html Engadget 4 December 2020 en In 2019 a third party released PDI check, a $99.99 app for the 3DS which leverages it's unique screen to check patients for stereopsis, color, and monocular near vision acuity in about 90 seconds.PDI Check for Nintendo 3DS - Nintendo Game Details https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/pdi-check-3ds/ www.nintendo.com 4 December 2020A 3DS eShop Title Just Launched For An Eye-Watering $100 https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/05/a_3ds_eshop_title_just_launched_for_an_eye-watering_usd100 Nintendo Life 4 December 2020 30 May 2019Meet PDI Check, The $99.99 Vision Screening Game For Nintendo 3DS https://www.nintendo-insider.com/meet-pdi-check-the-99-99-vision-screening-game-for-nintendo-3ds/ Nintendo Insider 4 December 2020 28 May 2019 The app was used in some research projects.Smith Kyle A. Arnold Andrew W. Sprano Jacob H. Arnold Stephanie L. Arnold Robert W. Performance of a Quick Screening Version of the Nintendo 3DS PDI Check Game in Patients With Ocular Suppression Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus 1 July 2019 56 4 234–237 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31322713/ 4 December 2020Martin Samuel J. Rowe Kayla S. Hser Nay Htoo Hser Eh Khin Ray Smith Kyle A. Arnold Robert W. Compared Near-Vision Testing With the Nintendo 3DS PDI Check Game on the Thai-Burma Border Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology (Philadelphia, Pa.) July 2019 8 4 330–334 10.1097/APO.0000000000000251 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31385820/ 4 December 2020 2162-0989 Special Edition Consoles Pikachu yellow and whiteWhite and Pikachu yellow 3DS XL consoles coming to Europe soon https://www.slashgear.com/white-and-pikachu-yellow-3ds-xl-consoles-coming-to-europe-soon-12256529/ 22 April 2021 SlashGear 12 November 2012 Persona Q 3DS XL - Blue with Le Grimoire de Coeur themed top shell and character art on bottom shell.The 5 Best Limited-Edition 3DS Designs https://www.cbr.com/3ds-limited-edition-designs/ 1 May 2021 CBR 22 April 2021 Gallery Nintendo 3DS Nintendo 2DS Accessories Usage Homebrew Marketing References Nintendo 3DS New Nintendo 3DS Nintendo 2DS New Nintendo 2DS XL Nintendo 3DS Shigeru Miyamoto Satoru Iwata Reggie Fils-Aimé 2 100% __NOTOC__