Was the 3DS a success?

As of September 30, 2022, the Nintendo 3DS family of systems combined have sold 75.94 million units, and games for the systems have sold 388.89 million units as of September 30, 2022.

Why was the 3DS a failure?

The 3DS arrived to a changed gaming environment and suffered because of it. It struggled with an identity crisis - Another reason the 3DS struggled against the smartphone market, was because it never made itself clear, either to consumers, or developers, why, or how it was different from a phone.

Was the 3DS a flop?

Early flop, then price drop

In fact, the 3DS ended up being the weakest console launch for Nintendo since 1995's Virtual Boy (coincidentally, an earlier attempt at 3D gaming). Less than six months later, Nintendo dropped the 3DS price by a staggering $80, to $169.

How many people have bought a 3DS?

As of the time of this writing, the 3DS has sold just over 67 million units. It's not Nintendo's best-selling console, which would be the DS, but 67 million is still a lot.

What happened to the 3DS?

Nintendo has discontinued every model of the 3DS, according to its Japanese website. The page listings for the New 3DS LL, New 2DS LL, and 2DS are still live, but each product lists “out of production” under its name, and a message on the main page says that the entire series has ended production.

Was the Nintendo 3DS a failure?

Why did they stop selling 3DS?

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. On top of that, some users reported that the 3D effect made them feel sick.

Why is Nintendo killing the 3DS?

In the official blog post, Nintendo has stated that "this is part of the natural lifecycle for any product line as it becomes less used by consumers over time", and that "We are providing this notice more than a year in advance of the end of purchases to users will have plenty of time to prepare."

How much did a 3DS cost?

The Nintendo 3DS handheld game console starts around $100. At its launch in 2011, it cost $250, but the price dropped as Nintendo introduced newer products, like the 3DS XL.

Are they no longer making 3DS games?

UPDATE 7/19: Nintendo has now confirmed that both the Wii U and 3DS eShops will close on March 27, 2023. After that date it will still be possible to redownload purchased content (games, DLC), get software updates, and play online "for the foreseeable future."

Why the 3DS is the best console?

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.

Did the 3DS have Netflix?

Netflix is an app for Nintendo 3DS that will allow the 3DS to stream movies and shows instantly to watch on the screen. It came out on July 14th, 2011, as a free download in the Nintendo eShop.

Are 3DS servers still up?

In March 2023.

Did 3DS shut down servers?

Nintendo shuts down yet another 3DS and Wii U online feature as both consoles move closer to the end of their product lifecycles.

Which is better Nintendo 3DS or Switch?

The Switch has the unique benefit of coming with local multiplayer, as you and a friend can prop the system up on a table and use each Joy-Con as a stand-alone controller. The 3DS, on the other hand, is a dedicated handheld with a dual-screen design that lets you use touch and stylus controls for many titles.

What 3DS games will be rare?

What was the last 1st party 3DS game?

The last original first-party title for the platform was the 2018 minigame collection WarioWare Gold, and everything Nintendo published after that had been an enhanced rerelease of an older game.

What was the last physical 3DS game?

Andro Dunos 2 initially launched in 1992 on the Neo-Geo MVS and Neo-Geo AES, and was distributed by SNK. The game has since been ported to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One in 2021.

Is it worth keeping a 3DS?

If you've never had a 3DS before, you may be wondering if it's worth getting one. I say it absolutely is worth it. With a large range of games (made even larger by its backward compatibility with the DS system's titles), there is no better time to grab one than right now.

Can you leave a 3DS on overnight?

Leaving the system on its charging cradle, plugged in directly overnight, or past the point where the battery is fully charged will not cause harm to the battery.

What is replacing the Nintendo 3DS?

The Switch as a Handheld Console

And while the Switch existed alongside the 3DS for a few years, Nintendo has seemingly poured all of its resources into the Switch now, making it the go-to console for both home and handheld gaming for many fans.

Why can't the Switch play 3DS games?

Nintendo 3DS and Wii U games purchased through Nintendo eShop do not carry over to Nintendo Switch. The Nintendo Switch is an all-new way to play, and does not include backwards compatibility with digital or physical games designed for other systems.

Did they stop updating the 3DS?

Despite being discontinued two years ago, the Nintendo 3DS receives a new system update this week for users to download.