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Why is 3DS better than DSi?

The 3DS has more. While the DSi
DSi
The Nintendo DSi is a dual-screen handheld game console released by Nintendo. The console launched in Japan on November 1, 2008, and worldwide beginning in April 2009. It is the third iteration of the Nintendo DS, and its primary market rival is Sony's PlayStation Portable (PSP).
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brings with it a single 640 x 480 resolution camera on the outside, the 3DS allows you to shoot in 3D as well as just watch it. So it has an extra 640 x 480 resolution camera on the outside to go with the first as well as a further VGA camera on the inside.
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Is a 3DS better than a DSi?

The Nintendo DSi simply upgraded some of the Nintendo DS Lite hardware features. The Nintendo 3DS plays a separate library of games and includes a special screen that shows off 3D graphics without the need for special glasses.
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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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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 3DS more powerful than the DS?

Being a more powerful system than the Nintendo DS Lite or the DSi, the Nintendo 3DS drains its battery much more quickly. You'll get three to five hours of gameplay before you need to charge up again (a process that will take, according to Nintendo, about three hours).
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The Differences Between the Nintendo DS and the Nintendo 3DS

Does the 3DS run DS games faster?

The (Small) Price You Pay For Playing DS Games On The 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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Can the 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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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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Which is the most powerful 3DS?

1 New 3DS XL

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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Which DS game has best graphics?

10 Nintendo DS Games With The Best Graphics
  • 6 Phantastic Graphics - Phantasy Star 0.
  • 7 Beyond The Grave - Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective. ...
  • 8 Customization Galore - Dragon Quest 9: Sentinels Of The Starry Skies. ...
  • 9 That Was On The DS? - Metroid Prime Hunters. ...
  • 10 All Aboard - The Legend Of Zelda: Spirit Tracks. ...
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Which DS has the biggest screen?

Nintendo 3DS XL offers screens that are around 90% bigger than those of Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 2DS, so you can enjoy all your favourite games on the big screen!
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Is 3DS outdated?

Nintendo announced it was discontinuing production of the console in 2020, and the e-Shops for Wii U and 3DS will shut down in 2023.
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Why did the 3DS fail?

In an op-ed for Wired, Chris Kohler contends that even after Nintendo reduced the price of the 3DS by $80, the system was still too expensive. Kohler ultimately determines that the Nintendo 3DS online store's expensive titles and lack of demos, along with the handheld's price, reduced its appeal to many gamers.
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Was the DSi more powerful?

The DSi's processor is twice as powerful as the old model and the device packs four times as much RAM as the earlier models.
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Can 3DS run DSi?

Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi games will display in a lower resolution than Nintendo 3DS games. There is no way to change this; however, if you wish to play them in their original resolution, hold down START or SELECT when loading the game. Nintendo DS and DSi games will not display in 3D.
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Is DSi bigger than 3DS?

When it comes to size there isn't much in it between the Nintendo 3DS and the Nintendo DSi. The 3DS measures 134 x 73 x 20mm while the DSi 137 x 74.9 x 18.9mm. At 226 grams the 3DS is 12grams heavier (DSi is 214g).
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What game has the best graphics on 3DS?

10 Nintendo 3DS Games With The Best Graphics
  • 9 Expect Spookiness - Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon. ...
  • 8 Watch This Space - Yo-kai Watch. ...
  • 7 Pretty As A Picture - The Legend Of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds. ...
  • 6 Turning Over A New Leaf - Animal Crossing: New Leaf. ...
  • 5 Not A Myth - Kid Icarus: Uprising.
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What was the last DS?

The Nintendo DS was succeeded by the Nintendo 3DS in February 2011.
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Is modding your 3DS illegal?

For example, it is entirely legal to physically modify your gaming consoles as long as whatever you do does not alter or tamper with the console's firmware's code or circumvent any security measures.
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How many hours does a 3DS last?

The typical battery life for the Nintendo 3DS is between three and five hours if you're playing a Nintendo 3DS game. If you're playing a Nintendo DS game on the 3DS, the battery might last anywhere between five and eight hours.
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Is it OK to pirate 3DS games?

Video game piracy is illegal.

Nintendo opposes those who benefit and trade off the creative work of game developers, artists, animators, musicians, motion capture artists and others.
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Can I play Pokemon Black on 3DS?

Pokémon Black Version 2 is turn-based Action-RPG for the handhelds, Nintendo DS, DSi and 3DS.
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What happens if you play a 3DS game on a DS?

Simply put, no - you can't play 3DS games on your DS system. In fact, even though 3DS games are the same shape and size as DS cartridges, they have a little tab on the right hand side to prevent them from being inserted into a DS.
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Can a 3DS play GBA games?

No, this is not possible.
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