The Official Nintendo 3DS and DS Hardware Info Thread
Nintendo 3DS
Features
- Play 3D games without glasses
- 3D is optional via the 3D depth slider - it can be turned off completely
- Built in Motion Sensor and Gyroscope
- Two screens, only the bottom is resistive touch technology
- Top screen is wide screen, glasses free 3D display
- Backwards compatible with DS games
- Collect play coins while walking around with your 3DS during the day, then use them to unlock things in various games
- Two outward facing cameras that allow you to take 3D pictures and record 3D videos
- Music application
- Download store called the Nintendo eShop -- download demos, videos, etc.
- One, handheld specific friend code - Games do NOT have friend codes anymore
- Online play for various games
- Sleep mode functionality -- Handheld stays on at all times, but is suspended in 'sleep' when closed
- StreetPass for downloading data for various games when you pass other people with a 3DS in sleep mode
- SpotPass for downloading data from Nintendo and other developers when in sleep mode
- preinstalled software includes AR Games and Face Raiders
- Retractable stylus is included
- Charged via an AC adapter
- Box includes Nintendo 3DS system, 1 stylus, 2GB SD Card, charging cradle and 6 AR games cards
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 3DS just another version of the DS?
No, the 3DS is a brand new platform. It is the successor of the Nintendo DS -- It has it's own games.
Can I use the same charger as my Nintendo DS Lite?
No, the charging port is different. Only the DSi, DSi XL and 3DS share the same port.
Can I play Nintendo Gameboy Advance games on my 3DS?
No.
Can I play Nintendo DS games on my 3DS?
Yes.
Can I play 3DS games on my Nintendo DS Lite/DSi/DSi XL?
No.
Nintendo 3DS XL
Features
- Same features as the 3DS above
- 90% larger screens than the original 3DS
- Comes with a 4GB SD card as oppossed to 2GB like the original
- 3.5-6.5 battery life for 3DS games [Org 3DS is 3-5], 6-10[Org 3DS is 5-8) for DS games
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 3DS XL a brand new platform?
No, the 3DS XL is just a new 3DS that features larger screens.
Can I use the same charger as my Nintendo DS Lite?
No, the charging port is different. Only the DSi, DSi XL and 3DS share the same port.
Can I play Nintendo Gameboy Advance games on my 3DS XL?
No.
Can I play Nintendo DS games on my 3DS?
Yes.
Can I play 3DS games on my Nintendo DS Lite/DSi/DSi XL?
No.
Does the 3DS XL come with a charger?
In North America yes, in Japan and Europe it does NOT come with the AC Adapter.
Nintendo DS Lite
Features
- Two screen technology
- Resistive touch screen (bottom)
- Backwards compatible with GameBoy Advanced games
- Multiplayer via Nintendo Wifi Connection
- Does not feature 3D technology
- Does not feature a SD Card slot
- Does not have DSiShop store for downloadable games
- Does not have a music and photo app
- Box comes with a DS Lite, two stylus', AC Adapter charger
- Currently retails for a low price, will be out of production soon
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I play Nintendo Gameboy Advance games on my DS Lite?
Yes.
Can I play 3DS games on my Nintendo DS Lite?
No.
Nintendo DSi
DSi XL
Features
- Two screen technology
- Resistive touch screen (bottom)
- Two cameras, front and back
- SD card slot
- Multiplayer via Nintendo Wifi Connection
- Features DSiShop for downloadable games
- Camera app and music app are included
- Both do not feature 3D technology
- DSi box contents: Nintendo DSi, two stylus' AC adapter charger
- DSi XL box contents: Nintendo DSi XL, one stylus, one pen stylus, AC adapter, 3 pre-installed games --Brain Age Express: Arts & Letters, Brain Age Express Math, Photo clock
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I play Nintendo Gameboy Advance games on my DSi or DSi XL?
No.
Can I play 3DS games on my Nintendo DSi or DSi XL?
No.
Are there any other major differences between the DSi and DSi XL?
No, the only big difference is the DSi XL has larger screens and comes with a stylus pen.
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