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|Image=[[File:Nintendo-3DS-AquaOpen.png|250px]]<br>Aqua Blue '''Nintendo 3DS''' design.

|Rel='''Nintendo 3DS'''<br/>{{releasedate|Japan|February 26, 2011|Europe|March 25, 2011<ref name="Nintendo%20of%20Europe%20News">19 January 2011. [http://www.nintendo.co.uk/NOE/en_GB/news/2010/nintendo_3ds_brings_a_dimensional_shift_to_the_world_of_entertainment_on_march_25_31059.html Nintendo 3DS brings a dimensional shift to the world of entertainment on March 25]. ''Nintendo News''. Retrieved 4 November 2011.</ref>|USA|March 27, 2011|Canada|March 27, 2011|Australia|March 31, 2011<ref name="Nintendo%203DS%20Australian%20Release%20Date">Vuckovic, Daniel (February 7, 2011) [http://www.vooks.net/story-19908-Nintendo-3DS-Australian-Launch-Event-details-and-live-blog.html Nintendo 3DS Australian Launch Event details and live blog]. ''Vooks''. Retrieved 4 November 2011.</ref>|Brazil|July 9, 2011|South Korea|April 28, 2012|HK|September 28, 2012<ref>http://nintendo.com.hk/pressrelease_3ds.htm</ref>|ROC|September 28, 2012}} '''Nintendo 3DS XL'''<br>

{{releasedate|Japan|July 28, 2012 (as Nintendo 3DS LL)|Europe|July 28, 2012|USA|August 19, 2012<ref name=ign3dxl></ref>|Canada|August 19, 2012|Australia|August 23, 2012|Brazil|September 3, 2012|South Korea|September 20, 2012|HK|September 28, 2012{{refneeded}}|ROC|September 28, 2012|China|December 7, 2012 (as iQue 3DS XL)}} '''Nintendo 2DS'''<br>{{releasedate|USA|October 12, 2013|Canada|October 12, 2013|Europe|October 12, 2013|Australia|October 12, 2013|South Korea|December 7, 2013|Japan|February 27, 2016<ref>http://www.polygon.com/2015/12/25/10665522/pokemon-red-blue-yellow-green-2ds-mew-code</ref>}} '''New Nintendo 3DS'''<br>{{releasedate|Japan|October 11, 2014|Australia|November 21, 2014<ref name="NintendoDirectAus">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uNYEo8YN3I</ref>|Europe|February 13, 2015|South Korea|September 10, 2015<ref>http://www.reinodocogumelo.com/2015/08/new-nintendo-3ds-sera-lancado-na-coreia.html</ref>|USA|September 25, 2015<ref>http://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/K2zf0kVCs-zIPGKnlu6sTRWrZvaE-EoV</ref>|Canada|September 25, 2015|}} '''New Nintendo 3DS XL'''<br>{{releasedate|Japan|October 11, 2014 (as New Nintendo 3DS LL)|Australia|November 21, 2014<ref name="NintendoDirectAus"></ref>|USA|February 13, 2015|Canada|February 13, 2015|Europe|February 13, 2015|South Korea|May 1, 2015}}

|Dis='''Nintendo 3DS'''<br>{{releasedate|Europe|February 2015<ref name="europebye">http://www.nintendo.es/Noticias/2015/febrero/Llega-la-portatil-que-pedias-953777.html</ref>}}'''Nintendo 3DS XL'''<br>{{releasedate|Japan|2015<ref>http://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-to-discontinue-3ds-xl-in-japan/1100-6423876/</ref>|Europe|February 2015<ref name="europebye"/>}}

|Pre=[[Nintendo DSi]]

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[[File:3DS Logo.svg|left]]The '''Nintendo 3DS''' is the successor to the [[Nintendo DS]] produced by [[Nintendo]]. One of the console's primary features is the 3D visual screen, which displays auto-stereoscopic images to create the illusion of depth without the need for glasses. The depth can be adjusted with a slider found to the right of the screen, or turned off completely to play games in 2D. It was released in Japan on February 26th, 2011, Europe on March 25th, 2011, the United States on March 27th, 2011, and Australia on March 31st, 2011. It costs $169.99 in North America, €169,99 in Europe and £169.99 in the United Kingdom<ref>.

[http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/article.php?id=22853 Nintendo 3DS price - £229.99 at GAME and HMV - Official Nintendo Magazine]</ref> as a result of an August 2011 price drop. It is the handheld counterpart of the [[Wii U]]. The graphical capabilities are likened to that of the [[GameCube]], but not on par with the [[Wii]].

The system is currently available in seven colors: Aqua Blue, Cosmos Black, Flame Red, Ice White, Pearl (Misty) Pink, Midnight Purple and Cobalt Blue<ref>[http://www.alafista.com/2012/03/02/nintendo-releasing-cobalt-blue-3ds/ Nintendo Releasing Cobalt Blue 3DS]</ref>. Other colors like gold and green shown at E3 2010 have been confirmed,<ref>[http://gizmodo.com/5564378/3ds-gallery/gallery/5 3DS Gallery]</ref> but have not yet been released to the public. A Misty Pink version was released in Japan on October 20, 2011, and an Ice White 3DS (bundled with ''Super Mario 3D Land'') was released in Japan on November 3rd. [[Club Nintendo (rewards program)|Club Nintendo]] Japanese, European, and Australian members have available three exclusive models which are inspired by [[Mario]], [[Princess Peach]], and [[Toad]].<ref>[http://club.nintendo.jp/chotto_mario/index.html Club Nintendo Japan - Nintendo 3DS Mario Models]</ref> On May 11, 2012, Nintendo of Japan announced that production of the Aqua Blue color of the 3DS will end soon.<ref>[http://andriasang.com/con0ze/3ds_aqua_blue_production/ Nintendo Phasing Out 3DS Aqua Blue]</ref> These models continue to be sold in America. A Luigi themed 3DS XL was released in Japan as part of the [[Year of Luigi]].

[[File:3DS Menu Screenshot.png|thumb|right|The HOME Menu of the Nintendo 3DS.]]

The 3DS console has a similar appearance to that of the Nintendo DS, but builds upon its features. It includes three cameras, one being inward and the other two being outward, that are used to shoot 3D pictures, merge them, record 3D videos and play camera based games (see ''[[#AR Games|AR Games]]''). The console, much like its predecessors, features the four {{button|3ds|A}}, {{button|3ds|B}}, {{button|3ds|X}} and {{button|3ds|Y}} buttons, the {{button|3ds|start}} and {{button|3ds|select}} buttons (which are embedded below the touch screen) and the {{button|3ds|L}} and {{button|3ds|R}} shoulder buttons. Two new additions to the console are a Circle Pad {{button|3ds|Stick}} located above the {{button|3ds|Pad}}, which has been shifted downward, and the {{button|3ds|home}} button, first used with the [[Wii]] console, used to access a HOME menu that is similar to that of the Nintendo DSi. The console also has wireless connectivity, which is used to connect with other consoles via local play or StreetPass, or to the Internet to download expansions for the console or play with people from around the world, for example. Online expansions include friend lists, sharing game content with friends, paid downloadable content for games (an example is ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' having additional [[Coin Rush]] packs)<ref>[http://www.cubed3.com/news/14273 3DS To Feature Expanded Online; Achievements, Friend Lists]</ref> and firmware updates.

A ''Nintendo 3DS'' comes with a 2 GB SD card, a ''Nintendo 3DS XL'' or ''Nintendo 2DS'' come with a 4 GB SDHC card<ref>http://www.nintendo.com/2ds/features</ref>, and a ''New Nintendo 3DS'' or ''New Nintendo 3DS XL'' come with a 4 GB Micro SDHC Card. However, any SD or SDHC card can be used and with appropriate adaptors, if necessary and compatible.

===Battery Life===

The package includes a charging cradle along with the standard charging cable (which is the same as that of the DSi, and consequently is compatible with the DSi as well). The battery lasts three to five hours (calculated with minimum settings) while playing standard 3DS games; battery life is affected by brightness, 3D level, and wireless connectivity. To fully charge the battery, it takes approximately three and a half hours, so there is an energy saving mode that can be activated to slightly increase the battery life. When playing DS or DSi games, the battery lasts about 5-8 hours due to some hardware being disabled like the pedometer and HOME Menu.

 

===Multitasking===

The Nintendo 3DS features limited multitasking. Software in use can be suspended with the {{button|3ds|home}} button any time the software is open (except occasionally during online play) in order to change the screen brightness, switch to another software, check the Friend List if friends are online, browse the Internet, post to Miiverse, organize the HOME menu and check notifications from StreetPass and SpotPass.

StreetPass allows the console to send and receive title data with other consoles within a certain range when it is in sleep mode. Up to twelve titles can have StreetPass activated at once. A notification light on the 3DS turns green to indicate when StreetPass data has been exchanged. The ''StreetPass Relay'' update allows for StreetPass data to be exchanged near official Nintendo Zone hotspots. One 3DS can StreetPass the same spot or same other 3DS once every eight hours. SpotPass also allows data exchange but differs from StreetPass in that it requires an Internet connection to be used. A notification light on the 3DS turns blue to indicate when such data has been downloaded.

====''Mario'' games compatible with StreetPass====

* ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]''

* ''[[Mario Kart 7]]''

* ''[[Mario Tennis Open]]''

* ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]''

* ''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]''

* ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]''

* ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''

* ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars]]''

* ''[[Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition]]''

* ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''

* ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]''

* ''[[Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS]]''

* ''[[Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World]]''

 

===Language Support===

The 3DS also features enhanced language accessibility. The system is the first Nintendo console to have Portuguese and Russian system language settings and the first Nintendo handheld console to feature a Dutch setting. All these languages are included on the European and Australian version of the 3DS, and the Portuguese language is also included, along with Spanish and French, on the American version. ''Mario'' games also began being translated into these languages. The 3DS is the first [[Nintendo]] system to be rated by PEGI and the ESRB (receiving a 7+ and E rating, respectively) due to the built-in games, including Face Raiders, AR Games, and StreetPass Mii Plaza containing 3D images which could cause damage to eyesight for anyone below the specified age groups.

The '''Step Counter''' works by using the 3DS's motion sensor to count the player's steps when the 3DS is closed. Every 100 steps gives the player one Play Coin, which can be used in the AR Games, StreetPass Mii Plaza, and compatible games (e.g. ''[[nookipedia:Animal Crossing: New Leaf|Animal Crossing: New Leaf]]'' or ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''). Players can receive a maximum of ten Play Coins per day and can hold a maximum of 300 on the 3DS system. Additionally, every step is logged in the Activity Log.

[[File:ThemeShop.jpg|thumb|left|170px|Theme Shop]][[File:3dsthemes.jpg|thumb|right|240px|The five default color themes]]  

In the Version 9.0.0-20 Update for the 3DS released on October 6, 2014, brand new themes were added onto the system for the users to customize their HOME menu. Users were given 5 starting themes, each a different color, with additional themes available for purchase in the new Theme Shop. Additionally, since another theme related update, users are able to set a "shuffle" like mode via theme settings where the user can set his/her favorite themes into slots so each theme is set to their home menu to switch out every time they put the 3DS into sleep mode or go into an app or game.

====List of ''Mario''-related themes====

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* Completely Mario

* Completely Luigi

* Completely Yoshi

* Spinner Mario

[[File:3DSXL Image.png|thumb|A black Nintendo 3DS XL.]]

[[File:3DS XL Logo.svg|left]]The '''Nintendo 3DS XL''' ('''Nintendo 3DS LL''' in Japan and '''iQue 3DS XL''' in China) is the second version of the Nintendo 3DS handheld announced by [[Satoru Iwata]] in a ''Nintendo Direct'' video on June 22, 2012. Similarly to the [[Nintendo DSi XL]], the 3DS XL has larger screens: the upper measuring 124 mm (4.88 inches) and the lower measuring 106 mm (4.18 inches), both being 90% larger than the standard Nintendo 3DS screens, making it tied to the New Nintendo 3DS XL as the biggest screen on a Nintendo handheld so far. The resolution, however, is the same. The 3DS XL also has been given rounded corners and digital {{button|3ds|home}}, {{button|3ds|select}}, and {{button|3ds|start}} buttons instead of the embedded ones found on the Nintendo 3DS. The handheld also sports a single color job instead of the dual color job of its predecessor (black in the interior of the lid and a second main color overall), although it may also come with dual colors. Additionally, it is packaged with a 4 GB SD card, and the battery has been optimized to last longer. It lasts about 3.5 to six hours when playing 3DS games, compared to the three to five hours of play on the original version. The handheld was released in Japan and Europe on July 28, 2012, in North America on August 19, 2012, and in Australia (bundled with an AC adapter) on August 23, 2012<ref>[http://www.aussie-nintendo.com/news/ac-adaptor-to-be-bundled-with-3ds-xl-in-aunz]</ref>. In Japan and Europe, the handheld does not come with a battery charger, but can use the original Nintendo 3DS/Nintendo DSi charger. The handheld has its own charger in North America,<ref name=ign3dxl>[http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/06/22/nintendo-reveals-3ds-xl IGN - Nintendo reveals 3ds Xl].</ref> but it does not include the charging cradle packaged with the original 3DS.

 

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[[File:Nintendo2DS.png|thumb|right|A Nintendo 2DS.]]  

The '''Nintendo 2DS''' is the third version of the Nintendo 3DS handheld and is part of the Nintendo 3DS family<ref>http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/08/28/nintendo-announces-2ds</ref>. Unlike the rest of the Nintendo 3DS models, it is more sturdy and cannot display 3D images (hence the name), that make the system friendly for kids 6 and under, and both screens are touch-sensitive without a hinge separating them, with the top screen protected by a layer of plastic<ref>http://www.gonintendo.com/?mode=viewstory&id=210991</ref>, while it features a tablet design rather than a clamshell design, making it the first handheld system since the original Game Boy Advance system to have a tablet design; like them, however, it can play all Nintendo 3DS games and most Nintendo DS games. The system's box includes a Nintendo 2DS, a Nintendo 2DS stylus, an SDHC Card, a Nintendo 3DS AC Adapter, and the six AR cards. It was released in North America, Europe, and Australia on October 12th, 2013 at a price of $129.99 in the United States, €129.99 in Europe, and £129.99 in the United Kingdom in order to increase sales of upcoming 3DS games. The 2DS was released in Japan on February 27, 2016, at a cost of approximately 9,980 yen. Reception of the Nintendo 2DS has been mixed.{{refneeded}}

* The Nintendo 2DS has a single speaker with monaural sound output as opposed to the dual speakers with stereo output on the 3DS. Stereo output is supported on the 2DS via the headphone port.

* Sleep Mode works the same as on the 3DS models but it's activated differently. Because the Nintendo 2DS cannot be folded closed, a Sleep switch was added to the bottom-right corner of the console. Sliding this switch to the right causes the 2DS to enter sleep mode while sliding it to the left wakes up the system.

* Even though the Nintendo 2DS cannot display 3D images, it is equipped with stereoscopic 3D cameras on the back of the console like all other models on the 3DS family. According to the user's manual, the purpose is to allow 2DS users to share photos via the SD card with 3DS users who can then view those images in 3D.

* There is no Circle Pad Pro compatible with the 2DS.

=== New Nintendo 3DS ===

[[File:New Nintendo 3DS.svg|175px|left]]

[[File:New Nintendo 3DS XL.svg|175px|left]]

[[File:New Nintendo 3DS and New Nintendo 3DS XL.jpeg|thumb|right|A '''New Nintendo 3DS''' (left) and '''New Nintendo 3DS XL''' (right).]]

The '''New Nintendo 3DS''' and '''New Nintendo 3DS XL'''<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1cwg6mUhAg</ref>, announced on August 28, 2014,

were the only hardware upgrades for the Nintendo 3DS line of systems, similar to the [[Nintendo DSi]]. They were released on October 11, 2014 in Japan<ref>http://www.siliconera.com/2014/08/29/new-nintendo-3ds-new-nintendo-3ds-xl-announced-powerful/</ref>, and on November 21, 2014 in Australia and New Zealand<ref name="NintendoDirectAus"></ref>, and in North America (XL model) and Europe on February 13, 2015. The original/smaller model released in North America on September 25, 2015.<ref>Sickr (August 29, 2014). [http://mynintendonews.com/2014/08/29/new-nintendo-3ds-console-coming-to-north-america-and-europe-in-2015/ New Nintendo 3DS Console Coming to North America and Europe in 2015]. My Nintendo News. Retrieved August 29, 2014.</ref> On January 6, 2015, selected European [[Club Nintendo (rewards program)|Club Nintendo]] owners were invited to buy New Nintendo 3DS Ambassador Edition, a special pre-release bundle of New Nintendo 3DS, for €199.99, with orders shipped as early as January 7, 2015.<ref>[http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2015/01/new_nintendo_3ds_ambassador_editions_already_in_the_hands_of_lucky_buyers New Nintendo 3DS Ambassador Editions Already In The Hands Of Lucky Buyers]. Nintendo Life. Retrieved January 7, 2015.</ref>

In addition to having a more powerful CPU, the New Nintendo 3DS features an improved 3D effect, using the system's gyroscope and cameras to track the location of the player's eyes to sustain the 3D effect. An NFC sensor is built-in under the bottom screen, allowing compatibility with the [[amiibo]] line of products without needing the stand peripheral. Two additional shoulder buttons (ZL and ZR) have been added, alongside a second smaller circle pad above the {{button|3ds|A}}{{button|3ds|B}}{{button|3ds|X}}{{button|3ds|Y}}, the same features added to a standard Nintendo 3DS or 3DS XL with the Circle Pad Pro. The {{button|3ds|START}} and {{button|3ds|SELECT}} buttons have been moved under the {{button|3ds|A}}{{button|3ds|B}}{{button|3ds|X}}{{button|3ds|Y}} buttons, similar to the Nintendo DS Lite and DSi. In addition, the cartridge and stylus slots have been moved to the bottom of the handheld, and the SD card slot has been replaced by a microSD slot on the back of the system which can be accessed by removing the bottom cover.

The New Nintendo 3DS models also feature removable back covers on the backs of the top and bottom screens, which can be replaced with custom covers purchased separately. The New Nintendo 3DS also features some changes to the Internet application in that it can now play HTML5 videos. Japanese New Nintendo 3DS models have a web filter pre-activated which can only be removed by paying 30 yen, but the preactivated filter is absent on non-Japanese models.<ref>[http://www.vooks.net/no-internet-browser-filter-in-australian-new-nintendo-3ds-models/ No Internet Browser ‘filter’ in Australian New Nintendo 3DS models]. Vooks. Retrieved January 7, 2015.</ref> Certain titles, such as the port of ''[[wikipedia:Xenoblade Chronicles|Xenoblade Chronicles]]'', are exclusive to the New 3DS systems, and are incompatible with any of the older models.<ref>http://www.nintendo.co.jp/nintendo_direct/20140829/index.html</ref> [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]] games including ''[[Super Mario World]]'' have also been released exclusively on the New 3DS's Virtual Console service.

|footer=From left to right, the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 3DS XL '''styli'''.

The Nintendo 3DS '''stylus''' differs significantly from the previous models. It is a single, metallic silver and black color, and extendable up to 100 mm (3.94 inches) for the user's comfort. The stylus is stored in a slot on the back of the 3DS.

 

For the Nintendo 3DS XL and Nintendo 2DS, the stylus more resembles the original Nintendo DS stylus, being a single, solid color and removing the extension feature on the normal model. The stylus for these versions is stored on the side of the handheld, similar to the Nintendo DSlite/DSi.

[[File:3DS%2B.jpg|x100px|thumb|left|The '''Circle Pad Pro'''.]]

The '''Circle Pad Pro''' is an extra accessory marketed as enhancing 3DS gameplay controls. As the name implies, it has an extra Circle Pad positioned on the right-hand side, as well as additional {{button|3DS|Zl}} and {{button|3DS|Zr}} shoulder buttons on the back. The whole combination is bundled onto a cradle which fits into the bottom of the 3DS, just as the charging cradle does. Currently, it is only available in Cosmos Black.

 

The Nintendo 3DS XL has also been given a Circle Pad Pro add-on, which functions identically to the normal version. Also like the normal version, the 3DS XL Circle Pad Pro is only available in Cosmos Black.

[[wikia:c:nintendo3ds:Circle Pad Pro|Only a few games]] are compatible with the Circle Pad Pro. The functionality of this device has been incorporated into the New Nintendo 3DS as a circular nub (called the C-Stick) and integrated ZL/ZR buttons.

[[File:Ss preview 23hq4.jpg.jpg|x100px|thumb|right|The MK7 Wheel.]]

The '''''[[Mario Kart 7]]'' wheel''' is a specially made wheel developed by peripheral manufacturer Hori <ref>http://www.amazon.com/HORI-Nintendo-3DS-Mario-Racing-Wheel/dp/B0061YFZDQ</ref>. The product is marked with the [[Official Nintendo Seal]] and fits snugly onto the back of the console. Its function is identical to that of the [[Wii Wheel]]. It is currently available in Japan and the UK <ref>http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-11-29-mario-kart-7-3ds-steering-wheel-confirmed-for-uk</ref>. Like the Circle Pad Pro, the ''Mario Kart 7'' wheel is only available in Cosmos Black.

 

The '''3DS stand''' is a Nintendo-made peripheral which holds the 3DS for players while playing any game. It comes bundled with ''[[icaruspedia:Kid Icarus: Uprising|Kid Icarus: Uprising]]'' and thus was released on March 22, 2012 in Japan and March 23 in North America and Europe. It is also available for purchase separately in Japan. The stand allows the user to have more comfort when playing the game, particularly during sections in which the touch screen is in heavy use. The stand can also be folded down, making it compact and easy to transport. [[Masahiro Sakurai]], the director of ''Kid Icarus: Uprising'', stated that the Nintendo 3DS Stand is useful for games that use both the Circle Pad and the touch screen at the same time.

[[File:Amiibo - New Nintendo 3DS XL.jpg|200px|left|thumb|An amiibo scanning on a New Nintendo 3DS XL.]]

[[File:3DS amiibo.jpg|150px|right|thumb|The NFC Reader/Writer required to use '''amiibo''' with the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 3DS XL.]]

'''amiibo''' are a series of toys-to-life accessories by Nintendo that can be scanned into games using near-field communication technology to add content into games. Originally released for Wii U, Nintendo 3DS systems later received amiibo compatibility. Compatibility with original Nintendo 3DS systems require an NFC Reader/Writer that wirelessly transfers data via infrared communication, the accessory was released on June 30, 2015 in Japan<ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/hardware/accessories/3ds_readerwriter/index.html],Nintendo 3DS NFC reader/writer</ref> and Fall 2015 in other regions<ref>Nintendo (Nintendo of America). (April 1, 2015.) [https://youtu.be/IMedqo8mLaQ?t=42m33s Nintendo Direct 4.1.2015]. YouTube. Retrieved May 26, 2015.</ref>. New Nintendo 3DS systems feature a built-in near field communicator, activated by placing an amiibo on the Touch Screen. ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' is the first game on the system to incorporate this feature.

==Software==

Systems in the Nintendo 3DS family feature a variety of software, including software pre-installed onto the system in addition to software that can be purchased at retail and/or [[Nintendo eShop]]. Despite the stereoscopic 3D display being a major feature of the systems (with the exception of the Nintendo 2DS), select software designed for these systems (such as ''[[Ultimate NES Remix]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS]]'') cannot be displayed in 3D at all.

[[File:Logo-Nintendo-3DS-Camera.svg|200px|left]]

[[File:MIImaker.PNG|right|link=]]

The [[Wii#Mii Channel|Mii Channel]] on the [[Wii]] makes a return with minimal changes as '''Mii Maker'''. However, there is a new feature in which the 3DS camera takes a photo of the player and converts it to make the photo look like a [[Mii]]. This feature is not automatic. Players must select the Mii's gender, hair color, and eye color before being prompted to take a picture of either themselves or another person.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7QMPkWptmw</ref> Players are then able to leave the Mii as it is or to make any modifications they may deem necessary with new customization options (hairstyles, eye shapes, etc.). Players can also connect to their Mii Channel and import any Miis found there to the 3DS. To connect the Mii Maker to the Wii, the player must press the {{button|wii|A}}, {{button|wii|B}}, and {{button|wii|1}} buttons on the {{button|wii|Wiimote}} when on the Mii Channel. Holding down the {{button|wii|2}} button for a period of time afterward makes a "Connect to DS" icon appear (if it is not present already).

 

The player is also able to save their Mii as a [[Wikipedia:QR Code|QR Code]], and save the image to the system's SD card. Players who then scan these codes with the Nintendo 3DS Camera will then receive the corresponding Miis.

3DSMiiMaker.png|Creating a [[Mii]] in the [[Mii Maker]].

Sampleqrcode.JPG|An example of a [[Mii]] QR Code. This code can actually be scanned in this state; hold up the 3DS to the screen.

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[[File:Logo EN - StreetPass Mii Plaza.svg|left|200px]]

One of the most notable features of the 3DS, it allows players to create a profile represented by a Mii. When the player closes his or her 3DS system at any time, even when the '''StreetPass Mii Plaza''' is not open, walking past someone else who also has his or her 3DS closed (and StreetPass activated) enables each of the profile Miis to appear in both of their Mii Plazas.

Seven games can be played in the Plaza: '''Puzzle Swap''', '''StreetPass Quest''' ('''Find Mii''' in North America), '''StreetPass Quest II''' ('''Find Mii II''' in North America), '''StreetPass Mansion''' ('''Monster Manor''' in North America), '''StreetPass Battle''' ('''Warrior's Way''' in North America), '''StreetPass Squad''' ('''Mii Force''' in North America) and '''StreetPass Garden''' ('''Flower Town''' in North America). The three former games are immediately available when a user buys a Nintendo 3DS but the four latter games cost an additional $5.00 (4.99 euros) apiece, but the 4 can be bought for $15.00 (14.99 euros).

In ''Find Mii'' and ''Find Mii II'', Miis are utilized to fight their way through several enemy-filled rooms. Mario-themed accessories such as character caps can be obtained and later be used to dress up the Miis. When another 3DS is detected, its profile Mii will join in on the game. In ''Puzzle Swap'', players exchange pieces of various different Nintendo-themed puzzles in order to complete them and unlock three-dimensional images.

===AR Games===

[[File:Logo-AR-Games.svg|left|220px|AR Games logo.]]

[[File:ARgames.PNG|right|link=]]

The Nintendo 3DS supports augmented reality games through the built-in application '''AR Games'''. The system is released with a total of six '''AR Cards''' that are used primarily in this feature, having a minor role in ''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]'', among other games. In ''Nintendogs + Cats'', using the Mario AR Card enables the player's pets to wear ''Mario''-related hats. The [[Question Block]] Card can be used to play games, while the five Character Cards included can be used to take 2D or 3D photos.

The 3DS camera is required to play the games, as it must be aimed at the AR Card at all times to read it. Upon reading the Question Block Card, a menu of games appears, including Archery (Shooting in Europe), which uses the aiming reticule that is used to open the AR Games, AR Shot, in which the player uses a snooker stick to hit a ball onto a teleporter, Mii Pics, in which the player can take a picture of his or her Mii, Star Pics, which is the same as Mii Pics, but the player uses one or more of the Character Cards, Graffiti, a drawing apparatus, and Fishing, in which the player uses a fishing line to catch fish.

[[File:Logo-Nintendo-eShop.svg|260px|left|The Nintendo eShop logo.]]

The '''Nintendo eShop''' (initially called '''Nintendo 3DS Shop''') is a feature that allows players to buy software titles, including [[Virtual Console]] and [[DSiWare]] for their Nintendo 3DS with Nintendo 3DS prepaid cards or credit cards. It also allows Game Promotion. The eShop is similar to [[Wii#Wii Shop Channel|Wii Shop Channel]] and was released with a firmware update on the evening of June 6th, 2011 in North America and on June 7th in other regions such as Japan, Europe, and Australia together with the Internet Browser. At GDC 2011, it was also announced that "3D Classics" would be made available for download in addition to the regular titles (Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and NES titles). These games, while 3D-compatible, retain their original graphical styles. Other than purchasing content, users can view information on current and upcoming 3DS titles (most notably through monthly episodes of Nintendo Show 3D, which provides footage of and commentary on popular or notable releases) as well as the Staff Pick of the Week (a Virtual Console or DSiWare title). If desired, users can also purchase and play a variety of "Quick Plays," including popular games such as ''[[wikipedia:Bejeweled|Bejeweled]]'' and'' [[wikipedia:Solitaire|Solitaire]]''. Continuing a practice established on the [[Nintendo DSi]], content purchased from the eShop is transported to the 3DS Menu in the form of a gift that must be unwrapped before use. In addition, users are able to purchase downloadable content for their existing games. As of the December 9, 2013 update, a Nintendo Network ID is required to download free and demo software from the Nintendo 3DS eShop. In addition, the player can link their Wii U Nintendo Network ID to their 3DS and vice versa to combine eShop funds on both systems into one.

From the '''Friend List''', players can see their own friend codes and manage the register of other Nintendo 3DS owners they have added as friends. If their friends have the wireless feature of their consoles turned on, users can see the last game they were playing or the last application they were using. If friends play a game that has online capability, such as ''[[Mario Kart 7]]'', and users own the same game, then users can join that game and play alongside their friends.

 

'''Notifications''' provide users with various alerts that can be received while the console is in sleep mode. When an alert is received, the notification light, located on the front of the console near the {{button|3ds|R}} button when closed and between the two screens when open, glows a certain color depending on the alert. If the alert is SpotPass-related (e.g. news or a software/application update), the light glows blue, and a blue circle appears on the software/application/feature that sent the alert. If the alert is StreetPass-related, it glows green, and a green circle appears on the software/application/feature. If one of a user's friends registered in the Friend List is online, the light will glow orange (it will flash orange if one of them is playing a game the user can join), and an orange circle appears on the Friend List icon. Finally, if the console's battery is close to being depleted, the light will glow red and flash.

[[File:Internet Browser.svg|220px|left|Internet Browser logo.]]

[[File:InternetBrowser.png|right|150px]]

The '''Internet Browser''' uses the [[wikipedia:Yahoo!|Yahoo!]] and [[wikipedia:Google|Google]] search engines; users can choose which of the two to use at any time. The browser used is Netfront Browser NX. Users can type queries into a search bar or click the URL option to type in a web address. The Touch Screen is used to scroll through pages, which are divided between the top and bottom screens. While it does support a variety of web standards (HTML 4.01, XHTML 1.1, CSS 1, CSS 2.1, CSS 3 (some), DOM Levels 1-3, ECMAScript, XMLHttpRequest, and Canvas element (some)) and image formats (MPO, GIF, JPEG, PNG, BMP, and ICO (some may not be displayed)), the browser does not support any type of plug-in (e.g. [[wikipedia:Adobe Flash|Flash]]).

 

The new Nintendo 3DS makes some changes to the Web Browser. Videos can now be played inside the application. A more controversial addition is the Internet filtering feature, enabled by default in Japan, which can only be removed with a credit card purchase of $0.30.{{refneeded}}

Implemented during the update on December 9, 2013, Miiverse is a social network based around [[Nintendo Network]] allowing users to post and share information with each other on games or other software. Originally only on [[Wii U]], a Nintendo Network ID is required in order to fully use Miiverse; this can be done by either linking a Wii U ID to the 3DS, or by creating a new one if the user does not have one.

[[File:NintendoVideo3DSlogo.png|200px|left|Nintendo Video logo.]]

[[File:NintendoVideoIcon.png|right]]

'''Nintendo Video''' was a free downloadable application that enables the 3DS to display videos in 3D. Using the SpotPass feature, players can receive and view movie trailers, comedy clips, and music videos, all specially selected for their 3D functionality.<ref>http://www.nintendo.com/3ds/built-in-software/#/10</ref> It was available in Japan, Europe,<ref>http://www.ntower.de/News/21402-Nintendo-Video-erscheint-am-13-Juli-PM/</ref><ref>[http://translate.google.co.uk/translate?sl=de&u=/News/21402-Nintendo-Video-erscheint-am-13-Juli-PM/]</ref> and North America starting July 13, 2011 (July 21, 2011). Like the eShop, the service updates regularly. Users can have a maximum of four videos at a time, one of which is deleted with every update. However, starting October 20th, 2011, Nintendo released previously deleted videos on the eShop in North America, where they can be purchased as permanent additions to the 3DS menu.<ref>http://www.nintendo.com/3ds/nintendo-video/</ref><ref>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/20/nintendoware-weekly-nintendo-videos-for-sale-double-dragon/</ref> Nintendo Video was terminated in Europe on April 4, 2014, in Japan, Australasia and some countries on March 31, 2014, and in the United States in 2015.<ref>http://www.nintendo.co.uk/Nintendo-3DS/Nintendo-3DS/Nintendo-Video/Nintendo-Video-115097.html</ref><ref>http://www.nintendo.com.au/index.php?action=news&nid=3385&pageID=6</ref>

'''Swapnote''' (called '''Nintendo Letter Box''' outside of North America) is a free, downloadable messaging service that allows users to write notes (up to four pages) via the stylus and send them by StreetPass (and previously by SpotPass) to people registered in their Friend Lists (in the case of StreetPass, notes can be given to people who may not be on said list). Users can reply to each note once, and replies are restricted to one page. As users send notes to their friends, they gain access to a variety of features, including the ability to attach photos stored in an SD card, to create messages and art displayed in full 3D, to change the stationery on which notes are written, to view notes in a slide show format, and (using 15 Play Coins) to attach sound recordings from the Nintendo 3DS Sound application. The software can store a combined maximum of 3,000 notes and replies, and each note can have a maximum of 100 replies attached to it, with new notes/replies replacing old ones once this limit is reached (notes given "Favorite" status are not deleted, though replies are). The software is available in Japan, Europe, Australia and North America. An update for this software was released on July 5, 2012<ref>http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2012/07/letter_box_update_adds_coloured_ink</ref> in Japan, Europe and Australia which adds the feature to change the ink's colors by pressing {{button|3ds|Pad}} either to the right or left, with North America receiving the feature shortly afterward. An April 2013 update allows users to use different colors of ink on each page in one note and added some more features to the software, such as the ability to delete multiple notes at once. On October 31, 2013, Nintendo suspended the SpotPass functionality of Swapnote due to incidents in Japan where the app was used to share explicit content with minors.<ref>[http://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/UHQZFP2Jxcll_Vm-PsZpxNIK5920bRRK Notice about service for Nintendo 3DS software Swapnote] Accessed November 1, 2013.</ref> not only affecting interaction between users but also halting the reception of special notes and stationery from developers.

=====''Mario''-themed stationery=====

Occasionally, in the wake of an important event, such as a Nintendo Direct broadcast or a game release, special notes were sent via SpotPass by Nintendo employees. Here is some of the ''Mario''-themed stationery:

Paper_Mario_Sticker_Star_LetterBox_Stationary.png|''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]''

The system's first entirely ''Mario''-centered application, ''Photos with Mario'' (known as いっしょにフォト スーパーマリオ in Japanese) is a photography application compatible with special Mario-themed AR cards, developed by the same teams behind ''Super Mario Galaxy'' and ''Super Mario 3D Land''. The application and first cards were released in Japan on April 23, 2013, and the other cards were released on June 29; in North America the application and cards were released on May 18, 2014. This application allows the player to scan a compatible Eshop gift card that has Mario, Princess Peach, or Goomba on it and the player can take photos and watch the characters interact with each other.

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Nintendo Badge Arcade is a free-to-start application available from the [[Nintendo eShop]] for the Nintendo 3DS. The game involves collecting badges in various Nintendo-themed crane-game [[minigame]]s, which can be used to customize the 3DS HOME Menu. It was first released in December 2014 in Japan, and later in November of 2015 in Western regions.  

==''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' games==

*''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]''

*''[[Mario Kart 7]]''

*''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]''

*''[[Mario Tennis Open]]''

*''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]''

*''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]''

*''[[Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon]]''

*''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D]]''

*''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]''

*''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]''

*''[[Yoshi's New Island]]''

*''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]''

*''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''

*''[[Ultimate NES Remix]]''

*''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars]]'' (digital only outside Japan; game cases with download codes sold in Europe)

*''[[Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition]]''

*''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''

*''[[Skylanders: SuperChargers Racing]]''

*''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam]]''

*''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]''

*''[[Mario Party: Star Rush]]''

*''[[Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS]]''

*''[[Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World]]''

 

*''[[Mario Sports Superstars]]''

 

*''[[Club Nintendo Picross]]''<ref>http://senpaigamer.com/nintendo-3ds/club-nintendo-picross-download-game-gift-japan-09132012-1209</ref>

*''[[Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move]]''

*''[[Photos with Mario]]''

*''[[Club Nintendo Picross Plus]]''<ref>http://www.reinodocogumelo.com/2014/09/game-picross-exclusivo-e-calendario-

do.html </ref>

*''[[Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure]]''

*''[[Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge]]''

==Health warnings==

The stereoscopic 3D effect provided by the 3DS has been subject to concern among consumers, forcing Nintendo to place a 7+ label on the system and its game boxes, the first in Nintendo system history. The stereoscopic 3D effect may contribute to visual stress to children's developing eyes and may cause a variety of symptoms including fatigue, nausea, headaches, dizziness and eyestrain. <ref>http://www.techhive.com/article/220722/will_nintendos_3ds_harm_your_eyes_we_ask_an_expert.html</ref> Warnings are frequently scattered throughout the games themselves; for example, ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'' frequently advises the player "Don't forget to take a break when you feel tired". To reduce disorientation from the 3D, the effect can be adjusted with the slider or even turned off altogether. Parents can disable 3D, preventing children from using it unless a passcode is provided. At a [[Nintendo World Store]] event near launch of the 3DS, Nintendo provided a warning saying that the 3DS's 3D mode should not be used by children six years and under. As a result, the employees at the event forced young children to play demos exclusively in 2D and even enforced this rule by having parents stick a special sticker featuring [[Toad]] on their children before allowing them to play.

Despite this, the  American Optometric Association has maintained that there is no evidence that viewing 3D images have a negative effect on children, as long as it is in moderation. The viewing of 3D effect can also help identify eye problems such as lazy eye. <ref>[http://www.aoa.org/x17309.xml]</ref>

Later on, this act was justified as a means of providing information and protecting the system against lawsuits.<ref>[http://andriasang.com/comt81/iwata_defends_3d_warning/ <nowiki>http://andriasang.com/comt81/iwata_defends_3d_warning/</nowiki>]</ref>

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*This is the first Nintendo handheld console (not counting the Nintendo DSi) since the [[Game Boy Color]] to not feature a ''Mario'' game on its launch date.

*This is the only system whose ''[[Mario Tennis (series)|Mario Tennis]]'' game was released before its ''[[Mario Golf (series)|Mario Golf]]'' game.

*This is the only Nintendo handheld to have [[Mario Party: Island Tour|more]] [[Mario Party: Star Rush|than]] one ''[[Mario Party (series)|Mario Party]]'' title, not counting ''[[Mario Party-e]]'' as another ''Mario Party'' title for [[Game Boy Advance]], as it has two.

 

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* [[Wikipedia:Nintendo 3DS|Nintendo 3DS on Wikipedia]]