Other models Nintendo 3DS

1 other models

1.1 nintendo 2ds
1.2 new nintendo 3ds
1.3 new nintendo 2ds xl

other models

the nintendo 3ds family has 5 models available. apart regular-sized nintendo 3ds, nintendo 3ds xl larger model of console released on july 28, 2012, , features 90% larger screens original nintendo 3ds. nintendo 2ds complete redesign of handheld released on october 12, 2013, , described entry level version of 3ds. console, while still capable of playing nintendo ds , 3ds games, removes 3d functionality , changes form factor fixed, slate design. new nintendo 3ds, has xl variant, adds additional controls , improved functionality, , able play games not compatible previous models.

nintendo 2ds


a black + blue nintendo 2ds

the nintendo 2ds (abbreviated 2ds) announced on august 28, 2013, new entry-level model of nintendo 3ds family. while hardware , software relatively similar nintendo 3ds (and still offers compatibility nintendo ds , 3ds games), lacks 3ds s signature 3d screen, not have internal stereo speakers (only using mono speaker), , uses slate-like form factor opposed clamshell design used nintendo ds , 3ds predecessors. nintendo 2ds released in north america , europe on october 12, 2013, coinciding launch of pokémon x & y , being sold alongside nintendo 3ds , 3ds xl @ relatively lower price point.

as cheaper model of nintendo 3ds family, still plays nintendo ds , 3ds games, nintendo 2ds seen market strategy broaden overall nintendo handheld gaming market. such, 2ds handheld console targeted @ different audience of regular nintendo 3ds models, particularly younger users. despite concerns critics felt company trying de-emphasize 3d functionality releasing 2ds, nintendo maintains 3d still part of future plans.

new nintendo 3ds

the new nintendo 3ds , new nintendo 3ds xl (known new nintendo 3ds ll in japan) updated revisions of 3ds , 3ds xl first unveiled during japanese nintendo direct presentation on august 29, 2014. new models feature processor more cores, face tracking improved 3d viewing angles, additional zl/zr shoulder buttons , new c-stick pointing stick comparable , backward compatible games support circle pad pro, colored face buttons inspired of super nes controllers, automatic brightness adjustment, microsd storage, larger batteries, , integrated near-field communications support use amiibo products. regular-sized new nintendo 3ds has larger screens prior model, , suite of interchangeable faceplates.

as predecessors, new nintendo 3ds compatible existing ds , 3ds titles. software titles, such xenoblade chronicles 3d , super nintendo entertainment system games released virtual console, optimized device , upgraded processor , incompatible earlier 3ds , 2ds models.

the systems released in japan on october 11, 2014, in australia , new zealand on november 21, 2014, , @ retail in europe , north america on february 13, 2015. xl version made available in north america @ launch, though smaller model later released in series of limited edition bundles.

new nintendo 2ds xl

on april 27, 2017, nintendo unveiled new nintendo 2ds xl (known new nintendo 2ds ll in japan), released in north america , europe on july 28, 2017 , japan on july 29, 2017. system variation of new nintendo 3ds line, featuring additional hardware features , software compatibility of new nintendo 3ds, albeit without stereoscopic 3d functionality, , newly designed foldable screen. no announcements have been made on non-xl variant of system.