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The '''Nintendo 3DS''' is the successor to the [[Nintendo DS]]. It has [[3D]] technology without the need for glasses. The screens are using a parallax barrier system. It was released on February 26, 2011 in Japan; in Europe on March 25, 2011; on March 27, 2011 in North America; and March 31, 2011 in Australia. It was originally priced at 25,000 Yen in Japan and $249 in North America.<ref name=IGN>[http://ds.ign.com/articles/114/1144775p1.html "3DS Price, Release Date Announced" - IGN]</ref> Its price in Europe is up to the retailer. In North America, 18 titles were available during the launch, with three being first party.
The '''Nintendo 3DS''' is the successor to the [[Nintendo DS]]. It has [[3D]] technology without the need for glasses. The screens are using a parallax barrier system. It was released on February 26, 2011 in Japan; in Europe on March 25, 2011; on March 27, 2011 in North America; and March 31, 2011 in Australia. It was originally priced at 25,000 Yen in Japan and $249 in North America.<ref name=IGN>[http://ds.ign.com/articles/114/1144775p1.html "3DS Price, Release Date Announced" - IGN]</ref> Its price in Europe is up to the retailer. In North America, 18 titles were available during the launch, with three being first party.
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On June 7, 2011, an update made the eShop available, which is where a
[[Virtual Console|
virtual console
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is available. Game Boy and Game Boy Color games are being sold in a similar style to the [[Wii|Wii's]] virtual console, except for the fact that Nintendo Points are no longer used. [[Nintendo DS#Nintendo DSi|DSiWare]] and 3DS Software can also be downloaded.
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On June 7, 2011, an update made the eShop available, which is where a virtual console is available. Game Boy and Game Boy Color games are being sold in a similar style to the [[Wii|Wii's]] virtual console, except for the fact that Nintendo Points are no longer used. [[Nintendo DS#Nintendo DSi|DSiWare]] and 3DS Software can also be downloaded.
{{NL}} is the installment of the {{SER}} for the 3DS.<ref>http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/article.php?id=18114</ref>.
{{NL}} is the installment of the {{SER}} for the 3DS.<ref>http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/article.php?id=18114</ref>.
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The Nintendo 3DS includes a gyroscopic sensor that registers movement, similar to that of the [[wikipedia:iPhone|iPhone]] and [[wikipedia:iPod Touch|iPod Touch]].
The Nintendo 3DS includes a gyroscopic sensor that registers movement, similar to that of the [[wikipedia:iPhone|iPhone]] and [[wikipedia:iPod Touch|iPod Touch]].
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Like the [[Nintendo Wii]], the Nintendo 3DS includes the
[[
Virtual Console
]]
. Players are able to download games from the [[wikipedia:Game Boy|Game Boy]] and [[wikipedia:Game Boy Color|Game Boy Color]]. Purchases are made through the Nintendo eShop, using a cash system rather than Nintendo Points.
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Like the [[Nintendo Wii]], the Nintendo 3DS includes the Virtual Console. Players are able to download games from the [[wikipedia:Game Boy|Game Boy]] and [[wikipedia:Game Boy Color|Game Boy Color]]. Purchases are made through the Nintendo eShop, using a cash system rather than Nintendo Points.
The Nintendo 3DS has the standard A, B, X, Y, Start, Select, L and R buttons, as well as the D-Pad. It also has the Circle Pad, an analogue stick, and a Home button.
The Nintendo 3DS has the standard A, B, X, Y, Start, Select, L and R buttons, as well as the D-Pad. It also has the Circle Pad, an analogue stick, and a Home button.