Nintendo 3DS: Difference between revisions

Nintendo 3DS (edit)

Revision as of 02:00, April 2, 2023

294 bytes removed , 1 year ago

More rewriting of the introduction, to condense information that's not that important and add information that wasn't already mentioned.

Soprano

Administrators

10,027

edits

@@ Line 2: / Line 2: @@
 {{external|Nintendo 3DS|[[nintendo:Nintendo 3DS|NintendoWiki]]|NintendoWiki logo.png}}
-The '''Nintendo 3DS''' is a handheld game console developed by [[Nintendo]], released on {{date|26|February|2011}} in Japan, {{date|27|March|2011}} in North America, {{date|25|March|2011}} in Europe, and {{date|31|March|2011}} in Australia. It is the primary successor to the Nintendo DSi, and was first revealed at E3 2010. While the design of both systems are similar, the 3DS features a control-stick style button known as the Circle Pad, and is more powerful internally.
+The '''Nintendo 3DS''' is a handheld game console produced by [[Nintendo]], released in early 2011. The successor to the Nintendo DS family of systems, it features two screens, with the bottom screen being touch-sensitive, and the top screen having the ability to display images in stereoscopic 3D without the need for 3D glasses, hence the device's name. It has a similar design to the Nintendo DS, with a D-pad, 4 face buttons, and 2 shoulder buttons, but it also features a control-stick style button known as the Circle Pad, and is more powerful internally.
-The main gimmick behind the 3DS, like its name suggests, is its ability to display images in stereoscopic 3D without the use of 3D glasses. The top screen is the only one with the 3D feature, while the bottom screen is a touch screen similar to the original DS models. While most games do not incorporate the 3D feature as a gameplay mechanic, it is regardless available for use.
 Various variants of the 3DS were released after the original console, creating a family of systems. These include the 3DS XL, with a larger screen, the 2DS, a flat version without the 3D feature, and the New Nintendo 3DS, a slightly upgraded version. Almost all 3DS games work with all models of the system, and it is also backwards compatible, meaning games for the DS and DSi are still playable on the 3DS.