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Does the New 3DS have better performance?

Unless the software asks for the additional power, the New 3DS simply runs at the old version's speed - though you do get loading time improvements from the larger pool of RAM.
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Does the New 3DS have a better processor?

it has a bit more processing power, allowing it to play some exclusive games, have performance boosts in some games, and play SNES virtual console games.
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Is New 3DS faster than 3DS?

Although Nintendo isn't offering specific processor specs, the company claims the New 3DS' processor is a considerable leap over the old iteration. Because of the improved CPU, you should immediately be seeing faster download speeds, faster loading speeds for games and applications, and a more responsive UI.
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Which 3DS has the best performance?

Which 3DS has the best performance? The New 3DS XL isn't just the best handheld in the DS line, it's Nintendo's best handheld period. Between its architecture, improved buttons & analogs, nicer screen, and fast loading, the New 3DS XL is the definitive way to play the 3DS.
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Do DS games run better on New 3DS?

You can play DS games on the Nintendo 3DS. No problem there. But did you know they take a lot… In fact, performance was indistinguishable from the DS Lite to the 3DS; the time it took to load a save-file differed, on average, by only a tenth of a second!
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What games take advantage of New 3DS?

These games include:
  • Kid Icarus: Uprising.
  • Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater 3D.
  • Resident Evil: Revelations.
  • Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy.
  • Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate.
  • Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance.
  • Steel Diver: Sub Wars.
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Are 3DS graphics better than DS?

And you'll also notice the vast increase in resolution for 3DS screens -- a single frame on the 3DS main display is 400 x 240 pixels, whereas a single frame from either DS display is 256 x 192. (Even the 3DS's lower screen has gained a lot of extra resolution over the DS standard, but we'll get into that another time.)
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Is the New 3DS as powerful as a Wii?

The 3DS has two cores but they are much slower than the Wii's single core. The GPUs are very different so this is also an apples-to-oranges comparison, but comparing fill rates in the linked articles gets us close enough to conclude that the Wii is likely the more powerful one.
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Is the New 3DS as powerful as the GameCube?

It is, but it's not a huge leap. The New 3DS is indeed more capable than we give it credit for a lot of the time. In fact, even the base 3DS had some pretty impressive games graphically, and obviously the New 3DS plays all of them.
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What FPS does 3DS run at?

Several games support two different framerates: 60fps in 2D mode and 30fps in 3D mode while a select few manage to run at 60fps in 3D mode such as Mario Kart 7 and The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds.
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Why is the New 3DS discontinued?

Despite all the bells and whistles, the 3DS did not start well. A high asking price for the time of over £200, coupled with a lacklustre list of initial games, hurt sales. The fact that the key feature of 3D had to be tried in person was another obstacle.
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What is the fastest 3DS emulator?

Best Android 3DS Emulator: Citra

Developed by a dedicated group of fantastic programmers, Citra is a free program available on the Google Play Store. However, for those who want to get the latest test version of the software, nightly builds are uploaded to the developers' website.
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Was the GameCube underpowered?

One of the frequent sticking points in criticism toward the GameCube has been that the console was underpowered. While this may be true in some cases, especially compared to the PS2, the GameCube's graphical output still holds up rather well to this day.
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What consoles can 3DS emulate?

Other systems
  • Many Game Boy, Game Boy Color, NES, SNES (New 3DS only), Game Gear, and TurboGrafx-16 (Japan only) titles are available in the eShop. ...
  • TWiLight Menu++ can launch Nintendo DS, SNES, NES, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, Game Gear, Master System, and Mega Drive/Genesis ROMs.
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Is the new 3DS XL faster than the 3DS XL?

The console now boasts a superior CPU which will – in time – result in exclusive New 3DS games that can only be used on this latest model, and will come with graphical improvements. The CPU also speeds up general menu navigation, boot speed and download speed.
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Is the New 3DS stronger than the PSP?

The 3DS is a considerable bit more powerful. ARM11 CPU: 2x MPCore/2x VFPv2 Co-Processor at 268MHz.
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Is 3DS good for eyes?

Therefore the strain of watching a 3D TV, which is ideally 10 feet away, or 3D films, which are much further away, is less intense for the eye systems. It is in this way the Nintendo 3DS is inherently less safe and more likely to cause 3D symptoms like fatigue, nausea, headaches, dizziness and eyestrain.
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Why 3DS is the best?

The 3DS is the successor to the DS. The 3DS plays all of the new 3DS games plus the entire catalog of DS games. This means there are over 4,000 games to play and all of your Nintendo families of games are presented: Mario, Yoshi, Metroid, Castlevania, Donkey Kong, and Zelda. Dual Screen, Clam Shell Design.
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Is the 3DS obsolete?

3DS family hardware was officially discontinued on September 16, 2020. Nintendo Network services remain active in most regions; the Nintendo eShop officially shut down on March 27, 2023. The option to add credits for the 3DS has been removed as of late August 2022.
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What is the point of the C stick 3DS?

The C-stick on the New 3DS is essentially a pointing stick — one of those little nubs you might have seen on a laptop keyboard that works like a makeshift mouse/trackball. It doesn't move the same way as an analog stick or the 3DS's existing Circle Pad, but it senses pressure in all directions and moves accordingly.
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Can the New 3DS play all DS games?

Yes, you will be able to play most Nintendo DS games on your Nintendo 3DS. Exceptions are games that use the GBA Slot. Note that some Nintendo DSi games bought outside the PAL region may not be playable on a Nintendo 3DS from the PAL region.
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