Nintendo has discontinued its 3DS handheld after about 76 million sales over a nine-and-a-half year period. It means the original Nintendo DS retains the title of being the bestselling mobile console. And the Nintendo Switch - a hybrid handheld-and-home machine - is the current focus of Nintendos efforts.
Why does Nintendo not sell 3DS anymore?
Eventually, it designed a 3D-less clamshell console called the 2DS XL, which became available in 2017. As you can see, the company didnt abandon the 3DS family as soon as the Switch came out, but it most likely decided that its the right time to retire the console because its no longer selling like it used to.
How much is a 3DS now?
Nintendo 3DS “Buy” Prices (What you can expect to pay as of 09/07/2021)Amazon Current Price @ AmazoneBay Current Price @ eBayNintendo 3DS$356$116Nintendo 3DS XL$416$174New Nintendo 3DS$310$340New Nintendo 3DS XL$439$410
Is the 3DS discontinued 2020?
The 3DS family was discontinued on September 16, 2020, though the Nintendo eShop and Nintendo Network remain active in most regions.
Is Nintendo 3DS dead?
The gaming company confirmed the end of production of the 3DS family of consoles on Thursday, adding a note to the official website, The manufacturing of the Nintendo 3DS family of systems has ended.
Was the 3DS a failure?
Even though the 3DS was relatively successful compared to console games that required specialized equipment, it still had a higher price point than some other handheld systems. 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.
Is the 3DS discontinued?
The 3DS family was discontinued on September 16, 2020, though the Nintendo eShop and Nintendo Network remain active in most regions.
Can 3DS play movies?
Netflix on the Nintendo 3DS is nice, but what people really want to do with the 3DS is to watch 3D movies and videos wherever they go. With the release of the Nintendo Video player today, 3DS users can access exclusive movie trailers, animation shorts and even extreme sports videos for free from Nintendo.