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Revision as of 00:29, 3 October 2011

Technical comparison

Comparison of the Nintendo 3DS and the Nintendo DS game systems
Nintendo 3DS Nintendo DSi XL Nintendo DSi Nintendo DS Lite Nintendo DS
Model
Nintendo 3DS
Nintendo DSi XL
An opened clamshell dual-screen handheld device. A camera is embedded in the internal hinge.
Nintendo DS Lite
An original Nintendo DS
In production Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Launch Price ¥25,000
US$249.99[1]
£/€ - Set by individual retailers[2]
A$349.95[3] 		¥20,000
US$189.99
€179.99
£159.99
A$299.95 		¥18,900
US$169.99
€169.99
£149.99
A$299.95 		¥16,800
US$129.99
€149.99
£99.99
A$199.95 		¥15,000
US$149.99
€149.99
£99.99
A$199.95
Weight 235 grams (8.3 oz)[4] 314 grams (11.1 oz) 214 grams (7.5 oz) 218 grams (7.7 oz) 275 grams (9.7 oz)
Dimensions 134 mm (5.3 in) wide × 74 mm (2.9 in) deep × 21 mm (0.83 in) high[4] 161 mm (6.3 in) wide × 91.4 mm (3.60 in) deep × 21.2 mm (0.83 in) high 137 mm (5.4 in) wide × 74.9 mm (2.95 in) deep × 18.9 mm (0.74 in) high 133 mm (5.2 in) wide × 73.9 mm (2.91 in) deep × 21.5 mm (0.85 in) high 148.7 mm (5.85 in) wide × 84.7 mm (3.33 in) deep × 28.9 mm (1.14 in) high
Display Autostereoscopic 3.53 in (90 mm), 800 × 240 px (effectively 400 × 240 WQVGA per eye)[4] 4.2 in (107 mm), 256 × 192 px 3.25 in (83 mm), 256 × 192 px 3.0 in (76 mm), 256 × 192 px 3.0 in (76 mm), 256 × 192 px
3.02 in (77 mm), 320 × 240 QVGA
24-bit color 18-bit color
5 brightness levels 4 brightness levels Backlight On/Off toggle
Camera One front-facing and two rear-facing 0.3 MP (VGA) sensors[4] Front and rear-facing 0.3 MP sensors None
Physical controls
  • D-pad
  • Push-buttons
  • Touchscreen
  • Volume slider/buttons
Connectivity
  • Integrated 802.11b/g (only compatible with WEP or unencrypted networks while playing regular Nintendo DS games)
  • Microphone[5]
  • Integrated 802.11b (only compatible with WEP or unencrypted networks)
  • Microphone[6]
Stylus Extendable up to 100 mm (3.9 in) long[4] 96 mm (3.8 in) long × 4.9 mm (0.19 in) wide 92 mm (3.6 in) long × 4.9 mm (0.19 in) wide 87.5 mm (3.44 in) long × 4.9 mm (0.19 in) wide 75 mm (3.0 in) long × 4 mm (0.16 in) wide
Card slots 3DS/DSi/DS, SD DSi/DS, SD DS, Game Boy Advance
Storage 2 GB NAND flash memory[7] Internal 256 MB NAND flash memory Internal 256 kB NAND flash memory
Expandable via SD card slot
Battery 3-5 hours, depending on screen brightness, Wi-Fi, sound volume, and 3D effect
(1300 mAh)[4] 		13-17 hours on the lowest brightness setting
4-5 hours on the brightest
(1050 mAh)[8] 		9-14 hours on the lowest brightness setting
3-4 hours on the brightest
(840 mAh)[8] 		15-19 hours on the lowest brightness setting
5-8 hours on the brightest
(1000 mAh)[9] 		6 to 10 hours
(850 mAh)
5-8 hours for DS compatibility mode
Memory 128 MB FCRAM[10] 16 MB PSRAM 4 MB SRAM
Expandable via Game Boy Advance slot
Processor Nintendo ARM 133 MHz ARM9 and 33 MHz ARM7 67 MHz ARM9 and 33 MHz ARM7
Graphics PICA200 by Digital Media Professionals[11] Nintendo proprietary
Region Locking Regional lockout for Nintendo 3DS, DSiWare, and Nintendo DSi-enhanced software between Japan, America and Europe/Australia[12] Regional lockout for DSiWare and Nintendo DSi-enhanced software[13] All Nintendo DS hardware and software is region-free
Preloaded applications
  • DS Download Play
  • PictoChat
  • Flipnote Studio
  • Nintendo DSi Browser
  • Nintendo DSi Camera
  • Nintendo DSi Shop
  • Nintendo DSi Sound
  • DS Download Play
  • PictoChat
Software Compatibility[17]
Nintendo 3DS[a] Nintendo DSi XL Nintendo DSi Nintendo DS Lite Nintendo DS
3DS Software/Virtual Console[18] Green tickY Red XN Red XN Red XN Red XN
DSi Software/DSiWare[b] Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Red XN Red XN
DS Software[c] Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY Green tickY
GBA Software Red XN Red XN Red XN Green tickY Green tickY

^ a Only Nintendo 3DS software can be played in 3D. Nintendo DS and DSiWare software will be displayed in 2D on a Nintendo 3DS system.
^ b A system update for the Nintendo 3DS is required to access this feature.
^ c Select Nintendo DS games that use accessories in the Game Boy Advance slot of the Nintendo DS system are not compatible with the Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DSi, or Nintendo DSi XL systems.


References

<references>

  1. ^ Kaluszka, Aaron (January 19, 2011). "3DS North American Price, Date, Colors Set". Nintendo World Report.
  2. ^ $250 3DS launching March 27 GameSpot
  3. ^ Nick Vuckovic (February 8, 2011). "Nintendo 3DS launches in Australia on March 31st for $349". Vooks.net. Retrieved 2011-02-08.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g Nintendo 3DS - Hardware Specifications at Nintendo Nintendo of Japan
  5. ^ DSi Operations Manual Nintendo - Support
  6. ^ Nintendo DS and Nintendo DS Lite - Wireless Router Information Nintendo - Consumer Service
  7. ^ 3DS Teardown - Examining Main Board
  8. ^ a b Nintendo DSi/Nintendo DSi XL - Battery FAQ Nintendo - Consumer Service
  9. ^ Nintendo DS Lite - Battery FAQ Nintendo - Consumer Service
  10. ^ Nintendo 3DS has 128mb of RAM Destructoid
  11. ^ Nintendo 3DS graphics chip revealed Eurogamer Network Ltd.
  12. ^ Nintendo 3DS Confirmed to be Region Locked Hybrid Games
  13. ^ DS News: Nintendo: "DSi software is region locked" CVG
  14. ^ DS games on 3DS - a few more details GoNintendo
  15. ^ Nintendo Shares Updated 3DS Specs andriasang.com
  16. ^ Nintendo 3DS features Game Coins system aussie-nintendo
  17. ^ Software Compatibility Chart Nintendo
  18. ^ Nintendo 3DS brings a dimensional shift to the world of entertainment on March 25 Nintendo of Europe
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