Nintendo 3DS Console
Nintendo 3DS – With the launch of Nintendo 3DS by Nintendo in 2011, the gaming world became more intrusive with 3d graphics. It was the first time when you could enjoy 3D visuals without glasses. Nintendo 3DS was built on its predecessor success Nintendo DS but advanced in nature. The 3D visualization without glasses gave a modern and marvelous look to 3D as it became possible due to its dual screen and enhanced hardware. Its backward compatibility with Nintendo DS made it quickly popular it became a must-have console for gamers in Nintendo legacy.
The main reason of Nintendo 3DS for gaining so much popularity is the display of 3D effects without extra accessories. There were two screens set up, the upper screen was used to display the graphics in depth, and with clear vision made up of a 3.53-inch autostereoscopic display helped the games to be brought out in real life, while the bottom screen was used for touch functionality that made the DS famous.
Also, there were two processors, the console was powered up by a Dual-Core ARM11 CPU and to display the 3D effect there was another single-core ARM9 processor installed. This setup helped the gamers to build more complex and 3D games. Nintendo 3DS also introduced a circle pad which helped in enhancing the overall performance of 3D games.
It was the successful lifespan of the Nintendo 3DS with many customizations like the 3DS XL, 2DS, and New 3DS. These customizations added new appeal to its zest. At the end of its era in 2020, 3DS sold over 75 million units globally, making it a huge success for Nintendo and paving the path for future 3DS gaming technology. It was the wonderful console for Nintendo, which was cherished by many gamers afterwards, even in the era of the Nintendo Switch, because of its 3D technology and exquisite library.
There are many emulators for 3DS games that can play 3D titles on modern devices. These emulators can allow you to play on Windows, Linux, Mac, and Android. There are two famous and mostly used emulators, Citra and RetroArch.
Famous ROMs
Nintendo 3DS has the richest library of 3D titles, and many of the previously developed games set their path into the 3D world. The flagship franchises like Super Mario, Pokemon, and The Legend of Zelda developed the new series of 3Ds, like The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, Super Mario 3D Land, and Pokemon X and Y. Also, RPG fans enjoyed that time the 3D games like Fire Emblem: Awakening Bravely Default and Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth. Also, there was the wealth of classical games introduced for new and retro gamers.
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