Platform archive · Nintendo
Nintendo 3DS
Nintendo 3DS built on the DS format with a more powerful graphics platform, analog control, and an adjustable 3D upper screen. A deep library sustained the family for nearly a decade.
Hardware launch era2011
Physical games845
Documented packages845
Hardware variants20
NintendoLaunch information
The platform’s opening chapter
- Hardware era
- 2011
- Launch region
- Worldwide
- Primary physical format
- Game card / digital
- First documented physical release
- January 1, 2011
- Latest documented physical release
- April 21, 2022
- Special editions and variants
- 0
January 1, 20112in1 - Life with Horses 3D + My Baby Pet Hotel 3DJanuary 1, 20112in1 - My Vet Practice 3D - In the Country + My Baby Pet Hotel 3DJanuary 1, 20112in1 Horses 3D - My Foal 3D + My Riding Stables 3D - Rivals in the SaddleJanuary 1, 20112in1 Horses 3D Vol.2 - Rivals in the Saddle and Jumping for the Team 3DJanuary 1, 20112in1 Horses 3D Vol.3 - My Riding Stables 3D - Jumping for the Team and My Western Horse 3DJanuary 1, 2011Barbie - Fun _ Fashion Dogs
Hardware collector index
Colors, revisions, and special editions
Launch · Worldwide
Aqua Blue
Launch · Worldwide
Cosmo Black
Color · Worldwide
Flame / Flare Red
Color · Worldwide
Misty / Pearl Pink
Color · Japan / Europe
Ice White
Color · Japan
Cobalt Blue
Color · North America
Midnight Purple
Color · Worldwide
Metallic Red
Color · Japan / Europe
Light Blue
Color · Japan
Gloss Pink
Special edition · Worldwide
The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary
Special edition · Worldwide
Fire Emblem Awakening
Best-known releases
Platform-defining collector highlights
October 12, 2015
Animal Crossing - Happy Home Designer
November 8, 2012
Animal Crossing - New Leaf
November 25, 2016
Animal Crossing - New Leaf - Welcome Amiibo
July 12, 2018
Captain Toad - Treasure Tracker
September 13, 2014
Dairantou Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
May 24, 2013
Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D
March 24, 2016
Dragon Quest Monsters - Joker 3
February 9, 2017
Dragon Quest Monsters - Joker 3 Professional
Complete physical checklist