The console that took us to the stereoscopic dimension celebrates its 10th anniversary accompanied by a catalog of video games to remember.
Ten years. February 26, 2011, a key day for the future of Nintendo. After the surely unmatched success of the Nintendo DS + Wii combo, capable of leading the company between 2008 and 2009 to close its best historical fiscal years, it was time to take the lead and face the difficult challenge of repeating the feat. Those from Kyoto, led by Satoru Iwata at the time, wanted to hit the table and revolutionize entertainment on portable consoles with cutting-edge technology: stereoscopic 3D, without the need for glasses. Today marks the 10th anniversary of the Nintendo 3DS premiere in Japan.
The first five models of the Nintendo 3DS family.
Nintendo 3DS, the console that made us dream in three dimensions
Gratitude and memories are things that come to mind on days like today. The 3DS generation will go down in history as a highly experimental one, who evolved the dual-screen revolution and learned from their own mistakes. Apart from the ability to offer 3D content without the need for glasses, it was also the Street Pass machine, a passive connectivity technology based on proximity that gave us great moments at events and invited us to carry the console on us. He also took advantage of the use of Augmented Reality; although surely less than we would have liked.
In total, 75.94 million units sold worldwide and 385.85 million video games shipped. It is just that, its catalog of games, what we remember most in the long term of a console that had a whopping six editions (Nintendo 3DS, 3DS XL, 2DS, New 3DS, New 3DS Xl and New 2DS XL) between 2011 and 2017.
New Nintendo 2DS XL, the last marketed model of the family.
An endless lineup of great exclusive games
Super Mario 3D Land, The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time 3D, Majora’s Mask 3D, Mario Kart 7, Pokémon X / Y, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Sun and Moon, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, the last two installments of the Professor Layton, Pilotwings Resort, Shin Megami tensei IV, Ace Attorney 5 and 6, phenomena like Tomodachi Life and Yo-kai Watch, the surprising Kid Icarus Uprising from Sakurai, Bravely Default and Second, Luigi’s Mansion 2, the trident from Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, 4 Ultimate and Generations, Ever Oasis, Fire Emblem Awakening, Fates and Echoes: Shadows of Valentia, Persona Q, Theatrhythm Final Fantasy, Kirby Planet Robobot, Dragon Quest VII and VIII Remake …
We could spend much longer recommending Nintendo 3DS video games, which would not arrive in Europe until March 25, 2011. No matter how many years go by, the legacy of a console is eternal. The 3DS catalog, excellent. Ten years of the last Nintendo portable console.
