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152-554: StreetPass Mii Plaza ( すれちがいMii広場 , Surechigai Mī Hiroba ) is an application which comes pre-loaded on all Nintendo 3DS systems. In the game, players can meet other players' Miis over StreetPass and online through Nintendo Network and interact with them. StreetPass Mii Plaza is an application that makes use of the Nintendo 3DS's StreetPass functionality, in which the system can detect and exchange data with other nearby systems whilst in sleep mode. The game revolves around
304-551: A Miiverse stage added for free on June 14, 2015. An update released on July 31, 2015, added an online tournament mode. Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U features a roster of 58 playable characters (51 on-disc and 7 available as downloadable content) taken from both Nintendo's first-party franchises and some third-party franchises. The base game includes 17 newcomers: the Wii Fit Trainer, Animal Crossing ' s Villager , Rosalina and Bowser Jr. from
456-433: A graphics processing unit (GPU) developer that recently made headway with its Tegra System-on-Chip processors, had been selected by Nintendo to develop hardware for their next generation portable game console. Later that month, speaking about the future for Nintendo's portable consoles, company president Satoru Iwata mentioned that while mobile broadband connectivity via subscription "doesn't fit Nintendo customers", he
608-518: A 5:3 top screen and a control nub similar to those used in Sony 's PlayStation Portable systems. In June 2010, video gaming website IGN reported that according to "several developers who have experienced 3DS in its current form," the system possesses processing power that "far exceed[s] the Nintendo Wii" and with 3D shaders, they could make games that "look close to current generation visuals on
760-486: A Home button, Start and Select buttons, and a Power button. It also features a dedicated volume slider and a wireless switch, which turns on or off wireless communications. The touchscreen can be interacted with either the user's finger or a stylus bundled with the handheld. There is also a six-axis motion sensor, which includes a 3-axis accelerometer and a 3-axis gyroscope . Through the Circle Pad Pro accessory
912-462: A battle in order to earn more soldiers. StreetPass Mansion ( すれちがい迷宮 , Surechigai Meikyū , lit. "StreetPass Labyrinth") , known in North America as Monster Manor , is a puzzle RPG developed by Prope . Taking place in a haunted mansion, players create rooms by laying out map pieces given to them by StreetPass-encountered players. Laying pieces of the same color together expands
1064-611: A battle, items sometimes appear on the battlefield, most of which represent the various video games represented in the series. An item called a Smash Ball allows players to use a powerful, character-specific attack known as a "Final Smash". Another item is an Assist Trophy, which summons various non-playable characters from a represented series onto the field to assist the summoner. Like its predecessors, Super Smash Bros. features collectible in-game trophies based on characters or items seen in various Nintendo or third-party games. Each stage now features an alternate Omega form, which replaces
1216-565: A certain type of fish. In addition to the five main islands players can fish across, additional islands can be accessed by encountering Miis from different regions and countries. Catching fish and clearing challenges earns money that can be used to upgrade various fishing rods that they receive during the game, or purchase and upgrade aquariums used to store fish caught during each session, which can be shared with people encountered on StreetPass. StreetPass Zombies ( すれちがいゾンビ , Surechigai Zonbi ) , known in North America as Battleground Z ,
1368-428: A competitive variation for up to four players. Both versions share two new modes. Target Blast has players beat up a ticking bomb before launching it into a set of targets, to earn as many points as possible by causing chain reactions. Trophy Rush has players clear out falling crates to build up a Fever meter and quickly earn new trophies and customization items. In addition to a moderation system to prevent griefing ,
1520-551: A copyright claim by Nintendo of America . These leaks were confirmed on September 11, 2014, when various gamers in Japan and Taiwan obtained the 3DS version two days prior to its release date and streamed footage of the game on Twitch . Like previous games in the series, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U features many original and re-arranged musical pieces from various gaming franchises. Both versions have multiple musical tracks that can be selected and listened to using
1672-436: A faster time is available to play against after this). StreetPass Trader , known in North America as Market Crashers , is a business simulation game developed by Good-Feel . This game is based on a stock buying and selling game, and features various companies (all based on other StreetPass Mii Plaza games, for example "conqueror construction" inspired by StreetPass Battle/Warrior's Way .) The stocks become more volatile
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#17327768870111824-454: A feature already built-in to New Nintendo 3DS systems. The accessory is powered by two AA batteries . The Nintendo 3DS family consists of six models. Apart from the regular-sized Nintendo 3DS, the Nintendo 3DS XL is a larger model of the console which was released on July 28, 2012, and features 90% larger screens than the original Nintendo 3DS. The Nintendo 2DS is a complete redesign of
1976-475: A match. Both versions of the game support local and online multiplayer. Whereas local and online matches with friends have fully customizable rules, online matches with strangers are divided into two modes: "For Fun" and "For Glory". For Fun features random stages and items, with timed matches only and Omega stages omitted, while For Glory features stock matches with no items exclusively on Omega stages and features both standard Smash and 1-on-1 battles, all of which
2128-436: A method for users to download and play video games originally released for older video game systems. The Nintendo 3DS was released in Japan on February 26, 2011, and worldwide beginning the next month. Less than six months after launch, Nintendo announced a significant price reduction from US$ 249.99 to US$ 169.99 amid disappointing launch sales. The company offered ten free NES games and ten free Game Boy Advance games from
2280-427: A million units, with only 22 compatible game titles released , and was widely considered to be a commercial failure . Shigeru Miyamoto , known for his work on popular game franchises such as Mario and The Legend of Zelda , commented in a 2011 interview that he felt conflicted about Yokoi's decision to use wire-frame models for 3D and suggested that the product may not have been marketed correctly. The failure of
2432-470: A new interface and frame rate improvements. Following this update, players can earn Plaza Tickets from purchasable games which can be exchanged for hats and outfits to customize their Mii. A second update, which adds two more purchasable games and additional features, was released in April 2015. A third update, which adds five more purchasable games and increases the capacity of StreetPass hits per session to 100,
2584-524: A new piece. After the December 2011 update, new puzzles became available which included four or eight pink squares in the center. Pink pieces are distributed to players via SpotPass and can only be gathered via StreetPass; they cannot be bought using Play Coins. Some puzzles have more pieces than others, making them harder to complete. StreetPass Quest ( すれちがい伝説 , Surechigai Densetsu , lit. "StreetPass Legend") , known in North America as Find Mii ,
2736-399: A player's chosen Mii, which can be customized with accessories earned from minigames, along with a short customizable message and some optional information about likes. When new Miis are registered by the system, they will appear at the gate. Up to ten Miis can show up at the gate at any one time, after which the player will need to use them with their minigames before checking for more. Meeting
2888-506: A player-nominated ballot which ran between April 1, 2015, and October 3, 2015, ranking first in Europe and among the top five in North America. Sakurai and former Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata decided not to reveal the top-requested fighters of the poll, believing if they had, "people might demand them from the respective game companies" which would cause "some inconvenience" to any negotiations. In October 2021, Sakurai revealed that Sora from
3040-527: A randomly selected match, such as vertical or horizontal races against each other or battles with various special rules. StreetSmash is a StreetPass -based game in which players control a disc on a top-down board and attempt to knock their opponents out of the arena. The 3DS version supports the additional controls featured on the New Nintendo 3DS , such as using the C-Stick to trigger Smash Attacks, but
3192-626: A room of gas. There is also a third secret quest that adds more difficulty to the StreetPass Quest II / Streetpass Quest/Find Mii II maps that provides an additional set of hats that the player can win. A stage based on StreetPass Quest / Find Mii appears in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS . Two themes called Dark Lord and Save the World, Heroes! , which are music from Find Mii , appear as playable music that play on
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#17327768870113344-426: A software update was released, adding the ability to purchase additional content, such as playable characters, new stages, and Mii Fighter costumes, and addressing some balancing issues in the game. It also enabled online sharing of photos, Mii fighters, replays and custom stages. An update released on July 31, 2015, added an online tournament mode and the ability to upload replays to YouTube . A Smash Controller app
3496-681: A telescoping stylus, extendable to up to 100 mm (3.9 in) long, while the 3DS XL comes with a regular 93 mm (3.7 in) stylus. All systems in the Nintendo 3DS family use the same AC adapter used with the Nintendo DSi and Nintendo DSi XL . To reduce production costs, certain console bundles, such as Japanese and European releases of the Nintendo 3DS XL and the New Nintendo 3DS, were not bundled with an AC adapter, requiring players to either use one from an older system they may own or purchase one separately. Along with plugging
3648-575: A winning streak. Online multiplayer and other online services was discontinued on April 8, 2024. The Nintendo 3DS version features stereoscopic 3D graphics with optional cel-shaded outlines to make the characters more visible. The game also features two exclusive modes; Smash Run and StreetSmash. Smash Run, based on the City Trial mode from Kirby Air Ride , has players navigate an open environment, fighting computer-controlled enemies to earn stat-increasing power-ups, before facing each other in
3800-587: A worldwide release in March 2017. The Switch is a hybrid video game console that can be used both as a home console docked to a television or taken on-the-go to be used as a handheld system. While the Switch displaced the Wii U as Nintendo's primary home console in terms of production and distribution, Nintendo executives affirmed that the company would continue to support the 3DS with more first-party and third-party games in
3952-833: A yellow Mii to break an enemy's yellow shield. If a Mii is encountered on StreetPass several times, their level in StreetPass Quest will increase, making them stronger, but only up to level 7. As the player progresses through the game, they can earn hats for their Mii to wear. StreetPass Quest II / Find Mii II became available in December 2011 for players who had played through the first game at least twice. The sequel includes tougher enemies, multiple paths, and new hats. In addition to wanderers, players can now use Play Coins to hire up to three previously encountered Miis. In battle, similarly colored Miis can form teams to perform stronger combo attacks and spells. Play Coins can also be spent to use potions for various uses, such as clearing
4104-400: Is a 3D Depth Slider next to the screen for adjusting the 3D effect or turning it off altogether. The bottom screen is a 4:3 resistive touchscreen with a display resolution of 320×240 pixels ( QVGA ). On the original Nintendo 3DS, the screen measures 77 mm (3.02 in), while on the 3DS XL it measures 106 mm (4.18 in). However, despite being 29 mm (1.14 in) bigger,
4256-399: Is a racing game developed by Good-Feel . StreetPass Slot Racer involves the player racing up to 10 other players along a selection of courses. As different achievements are gained, the number of courses available increases and "special" cars become available. Standard cars are customisable, but none of the special cars are. The game completes when the player beats the world champion (although
4408-588: Is a role-playing game . In this game, the player's Mii has been captured and it is up to the player to save him/her by battling their way through a series of rooms containing different enemies. Players use the Miis they have encountered, but can also use Play Coins to summon additional wanderers. Each Mii has a standard attack and a magic spell based on their color. For example, red Miis can cast flame spells whilst light blue Miis can freeze their opponents. Certain colored Miis are required to clear certain rooms, such as using
4560-450: Is a shooter game developed by Prope . The game involves your character being shot out of a cannon in order to defeat enemies. Your character for the play session is weaponless, unless they can grab armament scrolls dangling from kites. Upon releasing its first DLC games, the four games earned a collective total of 4 million dollars within the first month. As stated in an interview with Satoru Iwata , over 200,000 people purchased games for
4712-418: Is a 15:9 (5:3) autostereoscopic liquid-crystal display (LCD) with a resolution of 800×240 pixels (effectively 400×240 pixels per eye, or WQVGA ). On the original 3DS, the screen measures 3.53 in (90 mm), while on the 3DS XL it measures 4.88 in (124 mm). It is autostereoscopic ; it uses a parallax barrier to produce a three-dimensional effect without requiring special glasses. There
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4864-462: Is a battle simulation game developed by Spike Chunsoft . Players assume the role of a general on a quest to conquer the world one country at a time. Players amass armies either by encountering other players on StreetPass or using Play Coins to recruit mercenaries, before taking on the leaders of each country. Battles follow a rock, paper, scissors mechanic, in which players assign soldiers to three classes, with each have strengths and weaknesses against
5016-445: Is a gardening game developed by Grezzo . The game is loosely based on Mendelian genetics, in which players grow various types of plants, aiming to become a Master Gardener by growing twenty unique breeds of plants. Growing plants are watered by visiting Miis encountered on StreetPass. After a flower has bloomed, players can receive new seeds by breeding their plant with plants of other Miis. Flowers can be arranged in several gardens where
5168-414: Is a simulation game developed by Prope . In this game, players use bait received from Miis encountered on StreetPass to try and catch various species of fish across several islands. Each type of fish have certain types of bait they are attracted to, and players can combine bait together in order to catch larger fish. Each island is split up into multiple areas, which are unlocked after players manage to catch
5320-507: Is also a microphone in the bottom of the system. The system includes 2 GB of eMMC flash memory manufactured by either Toshiba or Samsung . The system's memory can be expanded via an SD memory card slot, which supports SD and SDHC memory cards. All the Nintendo 3DS systems come packaged with a 2 GB SD card while Nintendo 3DS XL systems include a 4 GB SDHC card . The system uses 2.4 GHz 802.11 b / g wireless network connectivity with enhanced WPA2 security. There
5472-644: Is also an infrared port on the back of the console, which allows the system to connect with certain peripherals such as the Circle Pad Pro and the amiibo reader/writer. The Nintendo 3DS comes with a 3.7 V 1300 mAh 5 Wh lithium ion battery . Its longevity fluctuates between 3 and 5 hours while playing Nintendo 3DS games and between 5 and 8 hours while playing Nintendo DS games, depending on brightness, volume and wireless settings. The Nintendo 3DS XL, however, comes with 1750 mAh, 3.7 V lithium-ion battery capable of lasting between 3.5 and 6.5 hours playing 3DS games and 6 to 10 hours playing DS games. While
5624-486: Is an action game developed by Good-Feel . The game tasks players with battling against hordes of zombies in order to clear each level's objective. Miis that are encountered via StreetPass can be found across each level, each carrying a unique weapon such as a Wii Remote , a bowling ball, and a paintbrush, which each have a limited number of chargeable special attacks. Players receive these weapons by encountering each Mii, with some Miis offering to team up and fight alongside
5776-449: Is dedicated to games and applications, while the other core is exclusive to the operating system , enabling multitasking and background tasks. These tasks are handled seamlessly in the background during gameplay or while the system is in sleep mode . The system also contains a single-core ARM9 -based processor, enabling backward compatibility with both Nintendo DS and DSi titles (as well as select Game Boy Advance titles offered by
5928-431: Is incompatible with the Circle Pad Pro peripheral because of hardware limitations. The Wii U version features high-definition 1080p graphics and a special mode called 8-Player Smash that allows up to eight players simultaneously. This mode is restricted to certain larger stages and cannot be played online, though additional stages were made available for eight players via post-release update patches. Various modes from
6080-480: Is no longer available to purchase due to the closure of the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U in March 2023. Previously purchased DLC for the Nintendo 3DS version of the game was no longer reinstallable due an issue related to the Nintendo Network shutdown on April 8, 2024, this issue was fixed by April 17, 2024. Former Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata first announced that a new Super Smash Bros. game
6232-453: Is up to retailers, the system also received a substantial price cut. In an effort to compensate those who had paid the original price, the company introduced the Nintendo 3DS Ambassador Program , through which existing 3DS owners were eligible (conditional that they must have accessed the Nintendo eShop at least once prior to August 21) to download ten NES games and ten Game Boy Advance games at no extra cost. Nintendo further stated that
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6384-473: Is won, the reward and the stakes will rise, but if a round is lost, all accumulated prizes will be lost. In Event Mode, one or two players can participate in themed challenges, moving along the path by completion. The Wii U version has vast compatibility with controllers; Wii U GamePad , Wii Remote , Wii Remote and Nunchuk , Classic Controller, Classic Controller Pro , Wii U Pro Controller , GameCube controller through GameCube Controller Adapter for Wii U, and
6536-580: The Kingdom Hearts series and Banjo and Kazooie from the Banjo-Kazooie series had been the two top-requested fighters in the poll; both were ultimately added to the series as DLC characters for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate . Corrin was developed as a downloadable character in response to the critical and commercial success of Fire Emblem Fates in Japan and in anticipation for the game's worldwide localization. The downloadable content
6688-774: The Mario series (with Rosalina being accompanied by a Luma), Little Mac from Punch-Out!! , Greninja from Pokémon X and Y , Palutena and Dark Pit from Kid Icarus: Uprising , Lucina and Robin from Fire Emblem Awakening , Shulk from Xenoblade Chronicles , the dog and duck as a duo from Duck Hunt , Capcom 's Mega Man , Bandai Namco 's Pac-Man , and the Mii Fighter , which can be customized with one of three fighting styles: Brawler, Swordfighter, and Gunner. Some characters such as Wii Fit Trainer and Bowser Jr. have multiple variations, such as different genders and alternate character skins, which are selected in
6840-456: The Nintendo 3DS and Wii U video game consoles . It is the fourth installment in the Super Smash Bros. series, succeeding Super Smash Bros. Brawl . The Nintendo 3DS version was released in Japan on September 13, 2014, and in North America, Europe, and Australia the following month. The Wii U version was released in North America, Europe, and Australia in November 2014 and in Japan
6992-470: The Nintendo 3DS systems (using either a copy of the 3DS version, or a Smash Controller app released on June 14, 2015). Returning features unique to this version include Special Smash, allowing for unique rules, Stage Builder and Photo mode, which allow players to create personalized stages and dioramas (with a compatible SD card), and demo versions of classic games in a "Masterpieces" gallery. An update on April 15, 2015, added content-sharing features, with
7144-410: The Nintendo 3DS family . While its hardware and software are relatively similar to the Nintendo 3DS (and still offers compatibility with Nintendo DS and 3DS games), it lacks the 3DS's signature 3D screen, does not have internal stereo speakers (only using a mono speaker), and uses a slate-like form factor as opposed to the clamshell design used by its Nintendo DS and 3DS predecessors. The Nintendo 2DS
7296-509: The Nintendo Switch in 2018. Like in previous games in the series, Super Smash Bros. is a multiplayer platform fighter where players use various attacks, techniques, and items to deal damage to their opponents and knock them out of the arena. As a character's damage percentage increases, they fly back further when attacked, and may eventually be knocked far enough out of the playing field to be knocked out . To assist players during
7448-556: The Nintendo Switch Lite —a lower-end version of the Switch console—Nintendo of America CEO Doug Bowser stated that the company still planned to continue supporting the 3DS family as long as there was still demand. In November 2019, Bowser reaffirmed that Nintendo would continue to support the 3DS into 2020. On September 16, 2020, Nintendo confirmed that production of the Nintendo 3DS family of systems had ended. On July 20, 2021, Nintendo's Japanese website announced that
7600-463: The Nintendo eShop to consumers who bought the system at the original launch price. This strategy was considered a major success, and the console went on to become one of Nintendo's most successful handheld consoles in the first two years of its release. As of June 30, 2024 , the Nintendo 3DS family of systems combined have sold 75.94 million units, and games for the systems have sold 392.02 million units. The 3DS had multiple variants over
7752-695: The PSP's successor on January 26, 2011, with some retailers pricing the handheld at around £200 in February. In February 2011, Nintendo held four hands-on events in the UK named "Believe Your Eyes". February 5 and 6 saw simultaneous events in London and Manchester , while the 12th and 13th saw events in Glasgow and Bristol . Invitations to the events were offered first to Club Nintendo members, then later to members of
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#17327768870117904-768: The Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 ". IGN also cited "several developer sources" as saying that the system does not use the Nvidia Tegra mobile chipset. The system was fully revealed at Nintendo's conference at E3 2010 on June 15, 2010. The first game revealed was Kid Icarus: Uprising , and several other titles from third parties were also announced, including Square Enix with Kingdom Hearts 3D , Konami with Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D , Ubisoft with Assassin's Creed: Lost Legacy , and Capcom with Resident Evil: Revelations and Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition . Other Nintendo-developed titles revealed after
8056-803: The "My Music" feature, including pieces taken from earlier Super Smash Bros. games. The 3DS version features less music altogether than the Wii U version, however, and only has two songs per stage because of size limitations. The 3DS version also has a "Play in Sleep Mode" option, allowing players to listen to the game's music from the sound menu while the system is in sleep mode. Various well known video game composers and musicians such as Masashi Hamauzu , Yuzo Koshiro , Yasunori Mitsuda , Motoi Sakuraba , Yoko Shimomura , Mahito Yokota , Akari Kaida , Michiru Yamane , Koji Kondo , Kazumi Totaka , and Masafumi Takada , among many others, contributed arrangements for
8208-409: The 1980s. The Famicom 3D System , an accessory consisting of liquid crystal shutter glasses , was Nintendo's first product that enabled stereoscopic 3D effects. Although few titles were released, Nintendo helped design one—called Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally —which was co-developed by Nintendo and HAL Laboratory and released in 1988. The Famicom 3D System failed to garner market interest and
8360-498: The 2DS is a handheld console targeted at a different audience than that of the regular Nintendo 3DS models, particularly younger users. Despite concerns from critics who felt that the company was trying to de-emphasize the 3D functionality by releasing the 2DS, Nintendo maintained that 3D is still part of their future plans. The New Nintendo 3DS and New Nintendo 3DS XL (known as New Nintendo 3DS LL in Japan) are updated revisions of
8512-727: The 3DS and 3DS XL that were first unveiled during a Japanese Nintendo Direct presentation on August 29, 2014. The new models feature a more powerful processor, face tracking for improved 3D viewing angles, additional ZL/ZR shoulder buttons and a new "C-Stick" pointing stick that are comparable to and backward compatible with games that support the Circle Pad Pro, colored face buttons inspired by those of Super NES controllers, automatic brightness adjustment, microSD storage, larger batteries, and integrated near-field communications support for use with Amiibo products. The regular-sized New Nintendo 3DS also has slightly larger screens than
8664-467: The 3DS demo which, unlike the public demo of the game, had an unlimited number of plays. The Wii U version was released in North America on November 21, 2014, in Europe on November 28, 2014, in Australia on November 29, 2014, and in Japan on December 6, 2014. Bundles containing Amiibo figures were available at launch, with the last batch consisting of Bayonetta, Corrin, and Cloud. On April 15, 2015,
8816-571: The 3DS online functionality has been discontinued on April 8, 2024. In August 2024, Nintendo stopped offering repairs for New Nintendo 3DS models. The original Nintendo 3DS model has custom components co-developed by the Nintendo Research & Engineering department and other manufacturers, all combined into a unified system on chip . Its main central processing unit (CPU) is a dual-core ARM11 MPCore -based processor manufactured at 45 nm and clocked at 268 MHz . One processor core
8968-415: The 3DS version, such as Classic mode, feature various changes in the Wii U version, with some modes allowing two players to play cooperatively or against each other in other modes. The Wii U version also features three exclusive new game modes; Smash Tour, Special Orders, and Event Mode. Smash Tour is a traditional board game-type mode in which up to four players assemble a team of fighters that they pick up on
9120-584: The Amazing Mirror , Mario Kart: Super Circuit , Mario vs. Donkey Kong , Metroid Fusion , Super Mario Advance 3: Yoshi's Island , The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap , Wario Land 4 , and WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgames! On April 28, 2012, the Nintendo 3DS launched in South Korea, in Cosmos Black , Misty Pink , and Cobalt Blue color variations. On September 28, 2012,
9272-566: The Amiibo experience" but praised the game for its "abundance of goals to chase". Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS sold over two million copies in the United States by the end of 2014. In Japan, nearly 2,190,000 copies had been sold six months after release. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U became the fastest-selling Wii U game in the U.S., with 490,000 physical and digital copies sold during its first three days of availability, beating
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#17327768870119424-486: The DLC in order to access many in-game features. Nintendo World Report reviewed StreetPass Zombies , praising the gameplay and ridiculous story along with the satisfying nature of beating up zombies with different weapons. They also reviewed StreetPass Trader , giving it more criticism. While they appreciated the accurate depiction of the stock market and the many references to other StreetPass Mii Plaza games, they criticized
9576-903: The NES Ambassador titles would see future release to the general public on the Nintendo eShop , while there were no plans to make the Game Boy Advance Ambassador titles available. The ten NES games were released in North America on August 31 and in Europe on September 1, 2011. These include: Balloon Fight , Donkey Kong Jr. , Ice Climber , Metroid , NES Open Tournament Golf , Super Mario Bros. , The Legend of Zelda , Wrecking Crew , Yoshi (North America) / Mario & Yoshi (Europe & Australia), and Zelda II: The Adventure of Link . The ten Game Boy Advance games were released in North America on December 16, 2011. These include: F-Zero: Maximum Velocity , Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones , Kirby &
9728-410: The New Nintendo 3DS XL and then-recently released New Nintendo 2DS XL as the only 3DS models still in production worldwide. In June 2018, Nintendo said it was considering some possibilities for a successor to the Nintendo 3DS. In June 2019, Nintendo confirmed that first-party game development had ceased, but that the system would continue to be supported through the near future. With the unveiling of
9880-592: The Nintendo 3DS Ambassador program due to its ARM7 support required to run DS titles, which used the ARM7-based core of the DS as a co-processor). The graphics processor (GPU) is a PICA200 developed by Digital Media Professionals, running at 268 MHz . The system contains 128 MB of random-access memory (RAM) consisting of 128 MB of FCRAM developed by Fujitsu , with a peak bandwidth of 3.2 GB/s . The console contains two separate screens. The top screen
10032-416: The Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShops would no longer accept credit cards. This change was put in place on January 18, 2022. The Internet Browser's filter function was also no longer able to be turned off for Japanese 3DS devices after this date. The ability to purchase content through the Nintendo eShop was officially discontinued on March 27, 2023. The Nintendo Network service, the service that contains most of
10184-543: The Nintendo 3DS launched in North America, priced at US$ 249.99. On March 31, 2011, the system launched in Australia and New Zealand, priced at A$ 349.95. The system was originally launched in all regions in both Aqua Blue and Cosmo Black color variations. On July 28, 2011, Nintendo announced the Nintendo 3DS would be getting a price cut of almost a third of the console's original price, from $ 249.99 to $ 169.99 in North America, 25,000 ¥ to 15,000 ¥ in Japan, and $ 349.95 to $ 249.95 in Australia. Although in Europe, pricing
10336-504: The Nintendo 3DS would be released in Japan on February 26, 2011. Furthermore, several additional features were announced: the inclusion of a Mii Maker (similar to the Mii Channel on the Wii ), Virtual Console (including Game Boy and Game Boy Color ), 3D Classics , a cradle for recharging the system's battery, multitasking, several included augmented reality games, an included 2 GB SD card , and stored game data, as well as
10488-554: The Nintendo DS's library of video games. As an eighth-generation console , its primary competitor was Sony 's PlayStation Vita . The most prominent feature of the 3DS is its ability to display stereoscopic 3D images without the use of 3D glasses or additional accessories. Other features of the 3DS include its StreetPass and SpotPass tag modes that were powered by Nintendo Network , augmented reality capabilities using its 3D cameras , and Virtual Console , which provides
10640-646: The StreetPass Mii Plaza added four new games, which could be purchased and added to the Mii Plaza. In the new games, players can earn Plaza Tickets that can be exchanged for hats and accessories. On 16 April 2015 a second major update (4.0) added two new games, StreetPass Fishing and StreetPass Zombies . In September 2016 a third major update (5.0) introduced five new purchasable games: StreetPass Slot Racing , StreetPass Trader , StreetPass Chef , StreetPass Explorers and StreetPass Ninja . One of
10792-614: The StreetPass Quest/Find Mii stage in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and on the Miiverse stage in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U . Both the stage and music return in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and new theme track music called Find Mii / Find Mii II Medley (StreetPass Quest / StreetPass Quest II Medley). On 18 June 2013 in Japan and Europe and 12 July 2013 in North America, the first major update to
10944-545: The US region) , and StreetPass Quest II . After the December 2011 update (2.0), extra features were added to the game including a map in which players can see which countries they have met the most Miis from (not all countries have this feature) and a music player which features unlockable tracks of music from the game and an accomplishments section. Another update was added in June 2013, introducing four new purchasable games, as well as
11096-470: The Virtual Boy left many at Nintendo doubting the viability of 3D gaming. Despite this, Nintendo continued to investigate the incorporation of 3D technology into later products. The GameCube , released in 2001, was also capable of displaying true stereoscopic 3D with an LCD attachment, though only the launch title Luigi's Mansion was ever designed to utilize it. While a working internal prototype
11248-405: The Wii U, which allows players to use GameCube controllers with the game, as well as a Smash Bros. themed game controller. The adapter and controllers were released alongside the game and are also available separately, but vary depending on the region. The GameCube controller adapter has four controller ports and only works with Super Smash Bros. for Wii U . Players can use up to two adapters on
11400-492: The Wii U. This adapter was later revealed to work with the Nintendo Switch in 2017. Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS was released in Japan on September 13, 2014, in North America and Europe on October 3, 2014, and in Australia on October 4, 2014. A playable demo was released on the Nintendo eShop on September 10, 2014, in Japan and on September 19, 2014, in North America and Europe. Select Club Nintendo Platinum members in North America and Europe received early access to
11552-464: The XL version was made available in North America at launch, though the smaller model was later released in a series of limited edition bundles. On April 27, 2017, Nintendo unveiled the New Nintendo 2DS XL (known as New Nintendo 2DS LL in Japan), which was released in North America and Europe on July 28, 2017 and Japan on July 29, 2017. The system is a variation of the New Nintendo 3DS line, featuring
11704-472: The adapter directly into the system, the standard Nintendo 3DS comes with a charging cradle, which players place their system in to charge. Charging cradles for the Nintendo 3DS XL and New Nintendo 3DS systems are sold separately from their respective systems, and there is no cradle for the Nintendo 2DS. Nintendo 3DS was sold in the Chinese market under the iQue name, a collaboration of Nintendo and Wei Yen,
11856-499: The addition of third-party characters such as Capcom's Mega Man and Bandai Namco's Pac-Man, as well as the return of Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog. This involvement expands beyond playable characters, as other third-party characters, such as Ubisoft 's Rayman , are also included in the game as trophies. The addition of Mii characters was made in response to the growing number of requests from fans to have their dream characters included in
12008-823: The additional hardware features and software compatibility of the New Nintendo 3DS, albeit without the stereoscopic 3D functionality, updated micro SD card placement to make it easier to remove, an updated home button and cartridge cover similar to the Nintendo Switch, and a foldable form factor. Nintendo DS Game Card (8-512 MB) 86.36 mm (3.4 in) D 20.8 mm (0.81 in) H Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U , both commonly referred to together as Super Smash Bros. 4 or Smash 4 , are 2014 crossover platform fighter video games developed by Bandai Namco Studios and Sora Ltd. and published by Nintendo for
12160-473: The application to crash with an error message. On the other hand, redownloading the games will still function, provided that the user has already purchased the games. StreetPass Squad ( すれちがいシューティング , Surechigai Shūtingu "StreetPass Shooting" ) , known in North America as Mii Force , is a side-scrolling shoot 'em up game developed by Good-Feel . The game revolves around the Mii Force, led by
12312-404: The board. Players can change the size of the game board, the number of turns, and choose if they allow having custom characters on the board (excluding Miis). In this mode, players earn stat increasing power-ups, triggering various battles and events along the way. Special Orders is a series of challenges set by Master Hand and Crazy Hand, which players can attempt to earn rewards. Each time a battle
12464-597: The brand new fighters. Sakurai chose to use these trailers, which benefit from Internet sharing, as opposed to including a story campaign similar to the Subspace Emissary mode featured in Brawl , as he believed the impact of seeing the mode's cinematic cutscenes for the first time was ruined by people uploading said scenes to video sharing websites. At E3 2013, Sakurai stated that the tripping mechanic introduced in Brawl had been omitted, with him also stating that
12616-587: The conference included Mario Kart 7 (then named Mario Kart 3DS ), Animal Crossing: New Leaf , Star Fox 64 3D , and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D . Nintendo also demoed 3D trailers of the movies How to Train Your Dragon , Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole , and Tangled on the 3DS. The 3DS design shown at E3 was almost final, but subject to minor changes. On September 29, 2010, Nintendo announced that
12768-549: The course of its life. The Nintendo 3DS XL , a larger model featuring a 90% larger screen, was originally released in July 2012. An "entry-level" version of the console, the Nintendo 2DS , with a fixed "slate" form factor and lacking autostereoscopic (3D) functionality, was released in October 2013. The New Nintendo 3DS features a more powerful CPU, a second analog stick called the C-Stick, additional buttons, and other changes, and
12920-668: The device first appeared in September 2011 in Famitsu . The first titles confirmed to compatible with the add-on were Monster Hunter 3G , Resident Evil: Revelations , Ace Combat 3D Cross Rumble (Japanese version only) , Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D , Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance , and Shin Sangoku Musou VS . The Nintendo 3DS XL version of the device, called the Circle Pad Pro XL ,
13072-436: The enemy's attack, which slowly drains the battery meter. Defeating enemies earns experience points which can power up the equipped weapon. There are various types of weapon, some of which are more effective against certain enemies. If the player runs out of health points, they will faint and their session will end. StreetPass Fishing ( すれちがいフィッシング , Surechigai Fisshingu ) , known in North America as Ultimate Angler ,
13224-414: The features of the Nintendo 3DS. In North America, the release date was confirmed as March 27, 2011, with a retail price of $ 249.99. In Europe, the release date was announced as March 25, 2011, though Nintendo said that pricing would be up to retailers. Most retailers priced the handheld between £219.99 and £229.99, though some retailers, such as Amazon , lowered the price following Sony 's announcement of
13376-486: The final names for the 3DS tag modes, StreetPass and SpotPass . Nintendo further revealed that the system would be available at launch in two colors, "Aqua Blue" and "Cosmos Black", and that its launch price in Japan would be ¥25,000. The final physical design was also revealed at this event. On January 19, 2011, Nintendo held two simultaneous press conferences in Amsterdam and New York City , where it revealed all of
13528-518: The following month. As part of the Super Smash Bros. series, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U are non-traditional fighting games where players use different attacks to weaken their opponents and knock them out of an arena. The games are crossover titles that feature characters, items, music, and stages from various Nintendo franchises, as well as from several third-party franchises. The games began development in 2012 and were announced at E3 2013 . The gameplay
13680-435: The former two could be downloaded for free. These games were designed to be quick to play; Plaza Tickets, hats and accessories are not available through them. These purchasable games were no longer made available for download on the Nintendo eShop due to its discontinuation on 27 March 2023. As a consequence of the shop's closure, attempting to buy any of these games directly from the application will no longer function, causing
13832-521: The further the player progresses, but there are also purchasing opportunities and achievements available. StreetPass Chef (サクッと! 勇者食堂, Quick! Brave Restaurant), known in North America as Feed Mii , is a cookery simulation game developed by Prope . It is based in the same world as StreetPass Quest/Find Mii although has no effect on gameplay in the game. The concept involves cooking required dishes with 10 ingredients (which can be purchased with play coins or supplied by StreetPassed Miis). Selecting
13984-440: The game excessively. The 3DS version sold over a million copies in its first weekend on sale in Japan and had sold more than 3.22 million copies worldwide by the end of October 2014. The Wii U version received critical acclaim; critics praised its variety of gameplay modes and improvements upon features in the 3DS version. Daniel Bischoff of GameRevolution called it "the biggest leap forward Smashers have seen yet", praising
14136-633: The game features an online ranking system called "Global Smash Power" for a player's solo mode score, which shows how many other players someone has outscored, rather than listing their position on a leaderboard. Although the game does not feature a ranking system for online matches, matchmaking between players of similar skill levels was introduced. Online also features Spectator Mode, where spectators can place bets on other players to win more gold, and Conquest, in which players can support selected characters by playing as them online, earning rewards if their supported team wins, and earning bonus rewards for going on
14288-522: The game for control lag, a heavy reliance on luck, and the less engaging gameplay. Nintendo 3DS Front: 0.3 MP, f/2.85 The Nintendo 3DS is a foldable handheld game console produced by Nintendo . Announced in March 2010 as the successor to the Nintendo DS , the console was released originally on February 26, 2011 and went through various revisions in its lifetime, produced until 2020. The system features backward compatibility with
14440-577: The game for its graphics and "incredibly fast action". Daniel Starkey at GameSpot criticized the inconsistent performance of online multiplayer, but still called the game "incredible", noting, "With the Wii U release, Smash Bros. has fully realized its goals". Jose Otero from IGN praised the game for "appeal[ing] to the nostalgia of long-time Nintendo fans" while also being "accessible to new players". Thomas Schulenberg of Joystiq criticized occasional "matches plagued with stuttering frame rates" during online play and discussed his "indifference toward
14592-400: The game, which is 2, 4, and 8 times more storage, respectively, than the biggest Nintendo DS Game Card's capacity (512 MB). Some sources claim that an 8 GB version could be produced should a game ever require it. The Circle Pad Pro is an accessory/add-on which connects to a Nintendo 3DS system through infrared , adding support for a second Circle Pad, a substitute R button input (as
14744-441: The game, while the original score was written by Bandai Namco's internal sound team. A two-disc promotional soundtrack, featuring certain selections from the game, was available for Club Nintendo members who registered both versions of the game before January 13, 2015. In an announcement for the Super Smash Bros. Invitational, a tournament which was held at E3 2014 , Nintendo revealed an official GameCube controller adapter for
14896-424: The game. To prevent potential bullying, as well as to maintain game balance online, Mii Fighters cannot be used in online matches against strangers. The decision to release the Wii U version at a later date from the 3DS version was made to allow each version to receive a dedicated debugging period. Hardware limitations on the Nintendo 3DS led to various design choices, such as the removal of mid-match transformations,
15048-435: The gameplay was between the fast-paced and competitive style of Melee and the slower and more casual style of Brawl . While the game does not feature cross-platform play between the Wii U and 3DS, due to each version featuring certain exclusive stages and game modes, there is the option to transfer customized characters and items between the two versions. The game builds upon the previous game's third-party involvement with
15200-474: The grid. If the player is hit, one of the Miis will be forced to retreat, and the game ends if the player loses all of their Miis. After completing the main campaign, players unlock Arcade mode, which tasks players with clearing the campaign on one run. The game also features leaderboards, encouraging players to beat scores set by people encountered on StreetPass. StreetPass Garden ( すれちがいガ～デン , Surechigai Gāden ) , known in North America as Flower Town ,
15352-428: The handheld which was released on October 12, 2013, and is described as an "entry level" version of the 3DS. This console, while still capable of playing Nintendo DS and 3DS games, removes the 3D functionality and changes the form factor to a fixed, "slate" design. The New Nintendo 3DS , which also has an XL variant, adds additional controls and improved functionality, and is able to play certain games not compatible with
15504-417: The hardware features a "tilt" function that is similar to that of the iPhone , "but does a lot more". On March 23, 2010, Nintendo officially announced the Nintendo 3DS handheld console. According to industry analysts, the timing of the announcement, which had drawn attention away from the launch of the company's still-new Nintendo DSi XL handheld, was likely intended to preempt impending news leaks about
15656-400: The immediate future. Fils-Aimé assured that the 3DS "has a long life in front of it", and that Nintendo intends for it to co-exist with the Switch, while Kimishima considered the 3DS as an entry-level product for younger players. In June 2017, Fils-Aimé said they would be supporting Nintendo 3DS beyond 2018. In July 2017, production of the New Nintendo 3DS had ended in Europe and Japan leaving
15808-567: The lack of Circle Pad Pro support, and the absence of the Ice Climbers, from the NES game Ice Climber , who were previously playable in both Melee and Brawl . In late August 2014, a series of allegedly leaked photos and videos of the 3DS version were uploaded to the Internet, revealing at the time several unannounced fighters. The original videos were removed shortly thereafter citing
15960-404: The need for collecting more Miis limits them from playing for longer. StreetPass Mansion was similarly praised as a great StreetPass game, being compared as a "more fleshed-out version of Find Mii". Reviewers were more critical of StreetPass Garden and StreetPass Battle , pointing out their lack of content and slower gameplay, along with the requirement that players had to pass others who bought
16112-541: The new handheld, priced at AU$ 249.95, and available in the same color variations as in Europe, Silver + Black , Blue + Black and Red + Black . The launch of the Nintendo 3DS XL coincided with the release of New Super Mario Bros. 2 , the first Nintendo 3DS game to be available in both retail and downloadable versions. On September 20, 2012, the Nintendo 3DS XL launched in South Korea, in Silver + Black , Red + Black , and White color variations. On September 28, 2012,
16264-417: The original 3DS weighs approximately 230 grams (8.1 oz), the larger XL version weighs approximately 336 grams (11.9 oz). When opened, the original 3DS is 134 mm (5.3 in) wide, 74 mm (2.9 in) broad, and 21 mm (0.83 in) thick. The XL version however, is 156 mm (6.1 in) wide, 93 mm (3.7 in) broad, and 22 mm (0.87 in) thick. The 3DS also comes with
16416-460: The original one becomes difficult to reach), and an extra set of trigger buttons (Z L / Z R ). The device was first released in Japan on December 10, 2011, coinciding with the release of Monster Hunter 3G in the region. It was subsequently released in Europe on January 27, 2012, in Australia on February 2, 2012, and in North America on February 7, 2012, coinciding with the release of Resident Evil: Revelations in those regions. Images of
16568-414: The other classes, and pit them against the opponent, the first to win two matches winning the battle and earning a portion of their soldiers. Defeating certain leaders earns materials which can be used to upgrade the player's castle, granting new options. Players encountered on StreetPass will be monarchs if they have StreetPass Battle. The player may choose to greet the monarch peacefully or challenge them to
16720-417: The player may take screenshots that are saved to the Nintendo 3DS Camera. Flowers and unwanted seeds can be sold for money, which can be spent on new accessories, seeds, and plots. Job quests are available where the player is tasked with growing plants of specific qualities to fulfill customer requirements. StreetPass Battle ( すれちがい合戦 , Surechigai Gassen ) , known in North America as Warrior's Way ,
16872-499: The player's wins and losses are recorded from For Glory. Customized characters, Mii Fighters, and Amiibo cannot be used in online matches against strangers. Additionally, solo play once again features Classic mode, which features an intensity setting directly influenced by Masahiro Sakurai 's previous project Kid Icarus: Uprising , in which players can make the game more difficult by spending in-game currency to earn greater rewards. The Home-Run Contest game from Melee also returns with
17024-426: The player, as they battle against the evil Gold Bone Gang. Players traverse each level blasting through enemies and recovering Miis encountered on StreetPass, who each provide unique weaponry based on their color. Miis are arranged on a grid of three forward facing weapons and one rear weapon, which can be rotated to shoot in multiple directions, with additional Miis powering up the main weapons when placed behind them on
17176-456: The player. If the player takes too much damage, they will lose their current weapon, and the level ends if the player loses all of their weapons or fail the main objective (the player has three chances to attempt each level per session). Clearing various criteria, such as beating a level within a time limit, earns medals, and defeating bosses. StreetPass Slot Racer (サクッと! スロットカー, Sakutto! Slot Car), known in North America as Slot Car Rivals ,
17328-435: The pre-installed games, the games included in the first DLC pack were more complicated and feature more interesting gameplay mechanics. StreetPass Squad was praised for its difficulty and strategy, with some complaints towards the short length of the game. IGN described it as one of the best StreetPass games, complimenting it for giving the player an incentive to master each stage with a high score system. They also noted that
17480-407: The previous models. A cheaper alternative, the New Nintendo 2DS XL , incorporates some of the features from the New Nintendo 3DS with elements from the 2DS such as the lack of stereoscopic 3D functionality; it also shifts from the slate form factor of the original 2DS model to a clamshell design. The Nintendo 2DS (abbreviated to 2DS ) was announced on August 28, 2013, as a new entry-level model of
17632-577: The prior model, and a suite of interchangeable faceplates. As with its predecessors, the New Nintendo 3DS is compatible with existing DS and 3DS titles. Some software titles, such as Xenoblade Chronicles 3D and Super NES games released for Virtual Console , are specifically optimized for the device and its upgraded processor and are incompatible with the earlier 3DS and 2DS models. The systems were released in Japan on October 11, 2014, in Australia and New Zealand on November 21, 2014, and at retail in Europe and North America on February 13, 2015. Only
17784-471: The product by the Japanese press. In April 2010, a picture of a possible development build of the internal components of the 3DS was released as part of a U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) filing by Mitsumi . An analysis of the image showed that it was likely genuine as it featured components known to be used in the Nintendo DS line along with features of the 3DS that had not been announced like
17936-490: The public via an online registration form. Guests watched two brief performances and trailers, then were given time to play a selection of games on 3DS devices. Attendees were then allowed into a second room, containing further games to play (mainly augmented reality -based) and in-device videos. The Nintendo 3DS launched in Japan on February 26, 2011, priced at ¥25,000. On March 25, 2011, the system launched in Europe, with pricing set by individual retailers. On March 27, 2011,
18088-540: The right ingredients leads to higher points and so the Miis make more progress in the quest adventure. StreetPass Explorers , known in North America as Mii Trek , is an adventure game developed by Arzest . This game is based on players traveling through a jungle on a quest to find artifacts and to document animals. Throughout the play session, explorers can become lost. The session stops when no more explorers remain. StreetPass Ninja (サクッと! 大砲忍者, Sakutto! Cannon Ninja), known in North America as Ninja Launcher ,
18240-429: The room, sometimes revealing treasure chests that offer new weapons and items. The main task is to uncover the stairs to the next floor in order to progress. When entering a new room, the player may encounter an enemy, which they must face against using their equipped weapon, which uses rechargeable batteries to function. During battle, the player can either fire at the enemy, which uses one battery charge, or defend against
18392-551: The roster after his absence in Brawl . The Ice Climbers were originally planned for inclusion, but were removed due to the technical limitations of the 3DS. Wolf O'Donnell and Solid Snake are also absent following their appearances in the previous game. In addition to the main roster, seven additional characters, including three returning characters and four newcomers, were released as downloadable content between April 2015 and February 2016. Mewtwo , who last appeared in Melee ,
18544-429: The same Miis multiple times adds extra functionality, such as personalized messages and the ability to rate them. There are also special Miis that appear via SpotPass during special events, such as Nintendo staff members. After meeting another player's Mii, the player can then use that Mii to play a variety of different games, three of them being playable free of charge: Puzzle Swap , StreetPass Quest (known as Find Mii in
18696-551: The same manner as alternate colors. Some returning fighters who could change forms during a match in previous titles are now playable solely as individual characters. As such, Zelda , Sheik , Samus , and Zero Suit Samus are now all individual fighters, along with Charizard , who was previously included alongside the now-absent Squirtle and Ivysaur in the Pokémon Trainer's team in Brawl . Dr. Mario , who first appeared in Super Smash Bros. Melee , makes his return to
18848-517: The screens on the 3DS XL are the same resolution as the standard 3DS. This leads to the XL model having a lower pixel density (PPI) than the standard 3DS. The system features three camera sensors : two cameras on the outside of the device, capable of taking 3D photos and capturing 3D video; and one camera facing the user positioned above the top screen. All camera sensors have a maximum resolution of 640×480 pixels (0.3 megapixels , VGA ) with one-point focus and can only achieve digital zoom . There
19000-493: The series and new stages representing newly introduced properties or recent entries in existing ones. New to the series is the ability to customize both existing characters and custom Mii Fighters, altering their attacks and giving them unique power-ups. These characters can be transferred between the 3DS and Wii U versions of the game, as well as certain items earned in specific modes. Additionally, players can use Amiibo to train computer-controlled players and import them into
19152-423: The series were removed, such as the story mode from Brawl . Critics applauded the fine-tuning of existing Super Smash Bros. gameplay elements but criticized some issues with online play. Both versions sold well, with the 3DS version selling over nine million copies worldwide by September 2022 and the Wii U version selling over five million by the same period. It was followed by Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for
19304-463: The software in that initial month. Despite minimal advertising for the downloadable games, the games were widely purchased in Japan and surpassed 1.1 billion yen in sales. StreetPass Mii Plaza received generally positive reviews, with gaming journalists complimenting the built-in software. While most games gathered positive reception, the main point of criticism became the price and lack of content for certain DLC games. The functionality of StreetPass
19456-477: The stage's layout with a flat surface with ledges on both sides and removes all stage hazards, similar to the stage "Final Destination", a flat, medium-sized stage with no hazards. Certain stages, collectible trophies, and game features are exclusive to each version, with the Wii U version primarily featuring elements taken from home console titles and the 3DS version taking elements primarily from handheld titles. Both games feature revisited stages from past entries in
19608-492: The successor to the Nintendo DS would incorporate a motion sensor. The claim led to a minor dispute between the publication and Nintendo over its accuracy. In February 2010, video gaming website Computer and Video Games reported that a select "handful" of Japanese developers were in possession of software development kits for the Nintendo DS successor, with The Pokémon Company given special priority. According to their insider at an unspecified third-party development studio ,
19760-565: The system has access to a second Circle Pad and trigger buttons (Z L , Z R ). The Nintendo 3DS Game Card is a media format used to physically distribute video games for Nintendo 3DS systems. The 3DS Game Card is similar in design to the Nintendo DS Game Card , but includes a small tab on the top left of the card that prevents 3DS Game Cards from being inserted into a Nintendo DS. These Game Cards can hold up to either 1 GB, 2 GB or 4 GB of game data depending on
19912-462: The system launched in two other regions, Hong Kong and Taiwan, in Blue + Black and White color variations. In December 2012, Nintendo Chinese distribution partner, iQue , launched the iQue 3DS XL in three special editions, one featuring a Mario decal while the other two feature both Mario and Luigi . Nintendo officially announced its next console, the Nintendo Switch , in October 2016 and with
20064-469: The system launched in two other regions, Hong Kong and Taiwan, in Cerulean Blue and Shimmer Pink . Rumors of a larger model of the Nintendo 3DS being in production appeared during June 2012, when Japanese publication Nikkei wrote an article stating that the system was initially scheduled to be unveiled at E3 2012 . However, Nintendo responded that these rumors were false and that the article
20216-439: The technology in the exhibition. Although the project fell short, Nintendo was able to collect valuable research on liquid crystal which would later aid in the development of the Nintendo 3DS. Speculation on the development of a successor to the Nintendo DS began in late 2009. At the time, Nintendo controlled as much as 68.3% of the handheld gaming market. In October 2009, tech tabloid Bright Side of News reported that Nvidia ,
20368-429: The tension of suspending the console with one hand since the other hand would be using the stylus on the touch screen for longer periods than usual. A near-field communication (NFC) reader and writer was released on September 25, 2015, in North America at US$ 19.99 and on October 2 in Europe, alongside Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer . This peripheral enables Amiibo support for the Nintendo 3DS, 3DS XL, and 2DS,
20520-435: Was "entire speculation", but refrained from further commenting on the subject. Finally, on June 21, 2012, the system was announced during a Nintendo Direct presentation. Featuring 90% larger screens than the original Nintendo 3DS, the system was set to launch on all major regions during the middle of the year. The Nintendo 3DS XL ( Nintendo 3DS LL in Japan) was released on July 28, 2012, in Japan, priced at ¥ 18,900, and
20672-403: Was available in Silver + Black , Red + Black and White color variations. In Europe, the system launched on the same day but in Silver + Black , Blue + Black and Red + Black color variations. On August 19, the Nintendo 3DS XL launched in North America, priced at US$ 199.99, and available in Blue + Black and Red + Black . On August 23, 2012, Australia and New Zealand saw the launch of
20824-547: Was complimented in initial reviews of the Nintendo 3DS, with StreetPass Quest utilizing StreetPass in a unique way for its RPG-style gameplay. Puzzle Swap was complimented for its inventive premise of collecting puzzles based on Nintendo series, but was also criticized for not being as in-depth as other built-in software such as Face Raiders and AR Games . The first wave of DLC games received similarly positive reception, with StreetPass Squad/Mii Force and StreetPass Mansion/Monster Manor being standout titles. Compared to
20976-618: Was created, the add-on itself was never released due to its expensive cost, leaving the feature unavailable outside of development. Nintendo later experimented with a 3D LCD during the development of the Game Boy Advance SP , but the idea was shelved after it failed to achieve satisfactory results. Another attempt was made in preparation for a virtual navigation guide to be used on the Nintendo DS at Shigureden , an interactive museum in Japan. Nintendo president Hiroshi Yamauchi encouraged additional 3D research in an effort to use
21128-504: Was first released in October 2014. The 3DS was officially discontinued on September 16, 2020; the Nintendo eShop for the 3DS officially shut down on March 27, 2023, and the Nintendo Network online service shut down on April 8, 2024, with the exception of Pokémon Bank , Poké Transporter, and the ability to redownload previously purchased software. Nintendo began experimenting with stereoscopic 3D video game technology in
21280-569: Was implemented in September 2016. Puzzle Swap ( ピースあつめの旅 , Pīsu Atsume no Tabi , lit. "Journey of the Piece Gatherer") is a game in which players aim to complete a 3D animated picture of a Nintendo video game by gathering its pieces. If a player encountered on StreetPass possesses any pieces the player does not have, the player can choose one of their pieces to add to their own. The player may also use Play Coins to buy random pieces for their existing panels, although it won't always be
21432-565: Was interested in exploring options like Amazon 's Whispernet found on the Amazon Kindle which provides free wireless connectivity to its customers for the sole purpose of browsing and purchasing content from the Kindle Store. Nintendo had expressed interest in motion-sensing capabilities since the development of the original Nintendo DS, and an alleged comment by Satoru Iwata from a 2010 interview with Asahi Shimbun implied that
21584-516: Was known as the iQue 3DS XL. This was the last console sold under the iQue name, and the only model of 3DS available in China. No physical games were ever sold on the system, and only 2 games were made, preinstalled on the system. The Nintendo 3DS input controls include the following: a round nub analog input called the Circle Pad, a D-pad , four face buttons (A, B, X, Y), bumper buttons (L, R),
21736-524: Was never released outside Japan. Nintendo's second attempt with 3D development was the Virtual Boy , designed by Gunpei Yokoi , creator of the Game Boy handheld console and popular Metroid video game. It was a portable table-top system consisting of goggles and a controller that used a spinning disc to achieve full stereoscopic monochrome 3D. Released in 1995, the Virtual Boy sold fewer than
21888-532: Was planned for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U at E3 2011 in June 2011, but development only officially began following the completion of series creator Masahiro Sakurai's other project, Kid Icarus: Uprising , in March 2012. The game was later revealed to be a joint-project between Bandai Namco Studios and Sora Ltd. , with various staff members from Bandai Namco's Soulcalibur and Tekken series assisting Sakurai in development. Other companies also assisted with its development, such as tri-Crescendo . Sakurai, who
22040-437: Was praised for its large and diverse character roster, its improvements to game mechanics, and its variety of multiplayer options. Some criticisms include a lack of single-player modes and issues concerning the 3DS hardware, such as the size of characters on the smaller screen when zoomed out and latency issues during both local and online multiplayer. There were also reports of players damaging their 3DS Circle Pads while playing
22192-426: Was previously the sole person responsible for balance in the series' multiple fighters, has involved more staff to further improve the game's competitive balance. The game was officially revealed at E3 2013 on June 11, 2013, during a Nintendo Direct . Along with screenshots being posted each weekday on the game's official website and Miiverse community, various cinematic trailers were released, introducing each of
22344-484: Was released in Japan on November 15, 2012, Europe on March 22, 2013, and North America on April 17, 2013. The C-Stick and Z L / Z R buttons on the New Nintendo 3DS are backward compatible with Circle Pad Pro-compatible titles. This accessory came bundled exclusively with every retail copy of Kid Icarus: Uprising . The stand made the game, and other games with similar controls such as Liberation Maiden , easier to play for various users, as it helped free
22496-405: Was released in North America and Europe on October 12, 2013, coinciding with the launch of Pokémon X & Y and was sold alongside the Nintendo 3DS and 3DS XL at a relatively lower price point. As a cheaper model of the Nintendo 3DS family that plays both Nintendo DS and 3DS games, the Nintendo 2DS was seen as a market strategy to broaden the overall Nintendo handheld gaming market. As such,
22648-489: Was released on April 28, 2015, but was made available on April 15, 2015, for Club Nintendo members who purchased and registered both 3DS and Wii U versions of the game before March 31, 2015. Roy from Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade , who last appeared in Melee, and Lucas from Mother 3 , who last appeared in Brawl , along with Ryu from Capcom's Street Fighter franchise, were released on June 14, 2015. Cloud Strife from Square Enix 's Final Fantasy VII
22800-408: Was released on December 15, 2015, following increasing requests for Final Fantasy series characters. Finally, Corrin from Fire Emblem Fates and Bayonetta from Sega and Nintendo 's Bayonetta series were released on February 3, 2016, in North America and in Europe and Japan the next day. Bayonetta was chosen as the overall winner worldwide among "negotiable and realizable" characters in
22952-419: Was released on the Nintendo eShop on June 14, 2015, allowing players to use the Nintendo 3DS as a controller for the Wii U version. The feature was also added to the main release of the game On July 19, 2017, a software update was released that added the ability to scan the final batch of DLC Amiibo. Reception for the 3DS version was generally positive, according to review aggregator Metacritic . The game
23104-524: Was tuned to be between that of the faster, more competition-oriented Super Smash Bros. Melee and the slower, more casual-friendly Super Smash Bros. Brawl . New features include having up to eight players fighting at a time on the Wii U version, support for Nintendo's line of Amiibo (being one of the first games to do so), using custom Miis as playable fighters, post-release downloadable content including additional fighters and stages, and customizable special moves. Some features from previous games in
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