The Nintendo 3DS was Nintendo's fifth handheld console, releasing worldwide in 2011. It retained the dual screen design of its predecessor, the DS, with the top screen now able to display stereoscopic 3D images. It also followed the Nintendo DSi in allowing users to download content — the 3DS even allowed for game patches in some rare cases.
As with previous Nintendo handhelds, the 3DS was followed by a number of hardware revisions. This included the Nintendo 3DS XL, a noticeably larger model, and the much cheaper Nintendo 2DS which removed both the clamshell design and 3D support. A more significant hardware revision came during 2014 in the form of the New Nintendo 3DS, though most games could still be played on a regular 3DS.
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January 21, 2016 | 08:04 EST
While Shovel Knight brought the classic NES platformer to the modern era, it's analogue to Sega devices has gotten a bit less attention. Freedom Planet brings the type of style and feel you'd expect…
December 27, 2015 | 01:45 EST
The long awaited physical release of Shovel Knight is not going 100% as planned, as developers Yacht Club Games announced that their retail copies will be going for a higher price than originally…
October 8, 2015 | 11:43 EDT
The Plague Knight DLC, Plague of Shadows, for Shovel Knight was announced a while ago, and now it is finally here. It prominently features one of the bosses from Shovel Knight, Plague Knight,…
September 18, 2015 | 03:18 EDT
The Shovel Knight amiibo is real. After a longstanding rumor of a Shovel Knight amiibo began circulating last week, which came to a head through a deleted post on twitter by U.K retailer GAME.…
August 30, 2015 | 12:58 EDT
Following the success of Yacht Club Games' NES style action platformer Shovel Knight, a free update dubbed 'Shovel Knight: Plague of Shadows' has surfaced on the developers' website with a flashy…
August 26, 2015 | 12:05 EDT
Fire Emblem Fates will include same-sex marriages, according to Nintendo. The upcoming strategy-RPG will feature same-sex relationships, based upon the version of the game you purchase. Like…
June 24, 2015 | 05:57 EDT
NIS America has announced Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight has a release date in Europe: February 12, 2016. Fans of the series have been waiting for the game to be localized and now their…
May 26, 2015 | 07:09 EDT
Trying to cash in on nostalgia is a trick that gamers are intimately familiar with at this point. Games throwing in pixel graphics and an 8-bit soundtrack with no regard to actual quality is a common…
April 11, 2015 | 09:18 EDT
Since the release of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the 3DS in 2011, fans have been asking and pleading for its sequel Majora's Mask to be released for the 3DS. 15 years after the game's…
February 18, 2015 | 01:00 EST
What separates Monster Hunter from more conventional action games are traits that, at first glance, would make for a wholly unenjoyable experience. The focus that Monster Hunter takes is on the idea…
February 13, 2015 | 11:00 EST
Oh, Monster Hunter... the act of spending up to an hour attempting to kill big monsters in order to use their body parts to kill even bigger monsters is easily one of the best timesinks in all of…
January 25, 2015 | 09:00 EST
There is so much to say about Fantasy Life that it isn't even funny. To put it briefly, it is a cutesy and extremely fun game with a lot of elbow room and plenty to accomplish. It does seem a bit…
January 10, 2015 | 09:00 EST
Hot off its win of Best Indie of the Year at The Game Awards last night, Yacht Club Games has announced today at the Playstation Experience that Shovel Knight will be coming to the Playstation 3,…
December 7, 2014 | 12:01 EST
I've divulged my thoughts regarding Pokemon in the past, though to keep it short, like many young videogamers of the time, the series holds a special place in my heart. The years of playing the…
December 3, 2014 | 03:00 EST
The Legend of Dark Witch is a game that combines the frustrating designs in MegaMan and combines it with the infuriating genre of bullet hell. Which, in my opinion, breaks the game in so many aspects…
October 29, 2014 | 01:00 EDT
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October 10, 2014 | 09:00 EDT
The moment Super Smash Bros fans have been waiting for since the release of Brawl for the Nintendo Wii back in 2008. Super Smash Bros for 3DS adds new characters, new stages, completely new aspects…
October 8, 2014 | 12:00 EDT
It's weird sometimes, the type of parallels you might find within two seemingly opposing games, and I'm not just talking about the sheer insanity of this collaboration, either. Occasionally you'll…
October 3, 2014 | 01:00 EDT
Azure Striker Gunvolt is the epitome of fun, in my books. This is definitely a must for any Mega Man fan, as it combines a lot of the core features of the Mega Man franchise while also bringing its…
September 16, 2014 | 09:00 EDT
How would you react if you found a new glitch in a major game known for being ran exceedingly fast while live on a stream site? Twitch/YouTube user 808Tokyoboi found out first hand last…
September 9, 2014 | 09:00 EDT
Shovel Knight developer Yacht Club Games has announced via their website that their indie title has sold over 180,000 copies of their Action-Platforming game. Their blog has an extremely in depth…
August 6, 2014 | 08:32 EDT
We gamers who enjoy a good retro action game are immensely spoiled in today's age, weirdly enough. Over the course of the last console generation, the rise of platforms such as the Xbox Live Arcade…
June 26, 2014 | 10:00 EDT
Renegade Kid goes where not many people go.... no not space or the moon...but by releasing a First Person Shooter for the Nintendo 3DS. Moon Chronicles is a remake of the original Moon on the DS but…
May 15, 2014 | 09:00 EDT
SteamWorld Dig is a 2D Platformer that has been out for the PC and Nintendo 3DS for a few months now and has received ratings that definitely well deserved. Putting you in the shoes of Rusty, a robot…
March 25, 2014 | 10:00 EDT
After many delays and much blood, sweat, and tears, Nintendo has finally launched Pokemon Bank for North American gamers. Pokemon Bank is an online cloud storage system for storing Pokemon, and the…
February 6, 2014 | 09:00 EST
If you missed the last time Nintendo was giving The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition away for free during Zelda's 25th anniversary, you'll be pleased to know the game is once again…
January 30, 2014 | 05:19 EST
Your responsibility of taking care of Baby Mario in Yoshi's New Island starts March 14th, 2014 at retail and the Nintendo eShop. This release should start the 3DS's year off strong and prove that…
January 23, 2014 | 06:00 EST
Nintendo let us take a look into its world this morning with a new Nintendo Direct, to show off what it's been working on and what is up its sleeve. With a surprise announcement of a Tecmo Koei …
December 18, 2013 | 11:23 EST
With Sony and Microsoft getting ready to launch their next generation, Nintendo would like to borrow your attention for a 30 minute Nintendo Direct and remind you that it is Nintendo and it makes…
November 14, 2013 | 09:00 EST
I always get giddy when I allow myself a small spending spree on Steam – like a clan of twentysomethings on their melee at Macy’s, minus the bloodshed. So it’s only fair that when I peruse the wares…
November 5, 2013 | 09:00 EST
Nintendo opted out of its normal E3 presentation this year, choosing instead to directly share news with its followers through a Nintendo Direct@E3 presentation. This form of presentation was very…
June 13, 2013 | 02:39 EDT