3D entertainment without glasses

Imagine playing games and watching videos on the go in full, eye-popping 3D… All without the need for glasses. Nintendo 3DS games have incredible graphics, and you can turn down the 3D effect to any level, or turn it off completely at any time with the built-in 3D depth slider to play games in crisp, clear 2D.

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Games found nowhere else

When you choose Nintendo 3DS, you'll be able to experience games from some of the most popular franchises of all time—from Mario™ to Zelda™, Pokémon, Star Fox™, and more—only playable on Nintendo 3DS. All featuring incredible graphics in glorious 3D, you simply won't find these games on any other gaming device.

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Plays Nintendo DS games

In addition to its exclusive new titles and features, Nintendo 3DS is backwards compatible with nearly the entire library of Nintendo DS games. So if you're upgrading from a previous Nintendo DS system, you'll still be able to enjoy your existing game collection.

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3D photos, plus more

Nintendo 3DS comes built-in with the ability to take photos in 3D, thanks to the two outward-facing lenses. Capture eye-popping images of your friends & family, have fun with filters like the Merge lens, or even use the system's AR technology and included AR Cards to make Mii™ characters and Nintendo heroes appear in the real world with you.

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Built-in fun, right out of the box

Watch games appear right on your desk with AR Games™. Create your own Mii and interact with other players in StreetPass™ Mii Plaza™. Plant a friend's face in the game, or your own with Face Raiders™—and more. Every Nintendo 3DS system comes packed with a collection of built-in software that will amaze you from the moment you turn the system on.

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Downloadable games, Netflix, & more

Nintendo 3DS comes hard-wired for quick and easy access to hundreds of new & classic game downloads starring your favorite Nintendo characters and more. Access to streaming TV shows and movies via Netflix, and a constantly updated stream of amazing 3D videos are also just a quick download away. It's all found in the Nintendo eShop*.

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Go extra-large with the Nintendo 3DS XL system

Want an even more immersive 3D experience? Games and videos look stunning on the super-sized screens of the Nintendo 3DS XL system—90 percent larger than those of the Nintendo 3DS. An updated form factor, increased battery life, and included 4GB SD Card make for the grandest way to experience portable gaming.

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