Neowin News Feed for: 3ds

Nintendo is discontinuing the Wii U and 3DS eShop next year

Usama Jawad — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 06:36:01 +0000

Nintendo has announced that it is gradually discontinuing its eShop on Wii U and 3DS family of consoles. The storefront will effectively be defunct from March 2023, barring a few capabilities. Read more...

Netflix will stop working on both the Nintendo Wii U and 3DS after June 30

Jay Bonggolto — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 12:52:01 +0000

Nintendo will be ending support for the Netflix app on the Wii U and 3DS by June 30. New users are already unable to download the service from the eShop for both devices since December 31, 2020. Read more...

Looking back at the 3DS: Nintendo's pillar in the early 2010s

João Carrasqueira — Sat, 05 Dec 2020 13:00:01 +0000

2020 is the end of the road for Nintendo's 3D handheld system, as the console has officially been discontinued. As such, it's time to look back at the system that kept Nintendo afloat in the 2010s. Read more...

Ariana Grande fan goes viral after circumventing mother's Twitter ban with a fridge

Paul Hill — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 09:42:01 +0000

A Twitter user, known as Dorothy, has been providing comedy for users on Twitter this month after getting her phone confiscated by her mother. She used unlikely devices afterward to continue tweeting. Read more...

Nintendo posts Q3 software sales bonanza fuelling increased hardware popularity

Boyd Chan — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 10:14:01 +0000

Rounding out the third quarter of its fiscal year, Super Mario Party, both Pokémon: Let's Go titles, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate have been a major hit with gamers, contributing to record sales. Read more...

You can now buy Switch and 3DS titles from the Humble Store

João Carrasqueira — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 00:26:02 +0000

In a somewhat surprising move, Humble Bundle is now selling games for Nintendo's current active consoles, the Switch and the 3DS, through the Humble Store, starting with a selection of over 40 titles. Read more...

Nintendo's Switch had record-breaking sales in the U.S. this Thanksgiving season

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 00:00:02 +0000

Nintendo has announced that the period from Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday was a success for the Switch, which beat the Wii to become the company's best-selling console in that five-day period. Read more...

Mario, Luigi, and Kirby take the stage in upcoming 3DS titles

João Carrasqueira — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 00:20:01 +0000

At its Nintendo Direct presentation today, Nintendo showed off some upcoming titles for the Nintendo 3DS, including a remake of Kirby's Epic Yarn and a new multiplayer mode for Luigi's Mansion. Read more...

Nintendo's anti-piracy measures arrive on the 3DS with the latest update

João Carrasqueira — Wed, 01 Aug 2018 05:48:01 +0000

A system update released for the Nintendo 3DS brings a similar anti-piracy system to what the company implemented on its Switch hybrid console last month, possibly banning users from going online. Read more...

Nintendo appoints new boss as it posts a bumper 500% increase in operating profit

Boyd Chan — Thu, 26 Apr 2018 11:26:02 +0000

Having racked up an operating profit of ¥178 billion for the fiscal year ending March 2018, Nintendo announced that Shuntaro Furukawa will succeed its retiring president, Tatsumi Kimishima, in June. Read more...

Nintendo launches "legendary" Black Friday deals and more

John Keefer — Wed, 01 Nov 2017 17:54:02 +0000

Nintendo has some cool bundles prepared for Black Friday, including a couple featuring Legend of Zelda games. Others include the 2DS, the Switch and more. Get ready to wear out your wallet. Read more...

Capcom releases a $1,365 Ace Attorney bundle for the 3DS

Stergios Georgopoulos — Thu, 10 Aug 2017 16:34:01 +0000

To celebrate the franchise's 15th anniversary, Capcom is selling a limited Ace Attorney 1 - 6 Premium Edition bundle on its online store, which includes a seven-gram pure gold memorial plate. Read more...

Nintendo is releasing a Metroid-themed limited edition 3DS XL to celebrate Samus' return

Stergios Georgopoulos — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 16:02:02 +0000

Nintendo has announced that the long-anticipated remake of Metroid 2, titled Metroid: Samus Returns, will be released on September 15th, along with a new Metroid-themed limited edition 3DS XL. Read more...

Nintendo has seemingly wound up production of the New 3DS in Japan

Boyd Chan — Fri, 14 Jul 2017 10:54:01 +0000

Having arrived three years ago as a souped-up revision to the original Nintendo 3DS, production of the New Nintendo 3DS has apparently come to an end according to Nintendo's Japanese website. Read more...

Zelda: Breath of the Wild has sold 3.8 million copies worldwide so far

Dreyer Smit — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 11:08:01 +0000

During the latest annual meeting over in Japan, Nintendo shared some interesting facts about their new system and the games being sold for that platform including Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Read more...

Nintendo starts its Summer of Play US tour on June 9

Timi Cantisano — Fri, 09 Jun 2017 00:56:01 +0000

Nintendo has revealed plans to kick off a US tour where folks can come and play their latest titles for the Switch and 3DS. The Summer of Play event starts on June 9 and will end on September 4. Read more...

HAL Laboratory's BYE-BYE BOXBOY! is now available for the Nintendo 3DS

Timi Cantisano — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 06:16:01 +0000

BYE-BYE BOXBOY! is a puzzle platformer from the developers of Kirby. The title is the third entry in the series with new challenges that come from Qbabies. It is now available for the Nintendo 3DS. Read more...

Nintendo is bringing Pikmin, Kirby, Minecraft, and more to the Switch and 3DS

Timi Cantisano — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 03:10:01 +0000

Today, Nintendo revealed a load of titles that would be arriving on the Switch and 3DS. While some of the titles were previously known, there are a lot of options arriving over the next few months. Read more...

Discuss: The worst tech Christmas presents ever

Andy Weir — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 22:36:01 +0000

Wanted a new iPad, but got a bargain bin Android tablet? Looking forward to hardcore festive gaming, but unwrapped an Xb0ss Won? Share your stories of the worst tech Christmas gifts you've received. Read more...

Nintendo will offer two limited edition 3DS consoles on Black Friday for $99.99

Timi Cantisano — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 06:16:02 +0000

If you were looking to score a deal on Black Friday, the limited edition 3DS might be just what you were looking for. The console will arrive in two colors and retail for $99.99. Read more...

Nintendo's Switch will not be backwards compatible with physical 3DS and Wii U games

Timi Cantisano — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 15:38:01 +0000

If you were hoping to play 3DS games on the Swtich, Nintendo has now officially dashed your hopes, announcing that the upcoming console will not offer backwards compatibility via physical media. Read more...

Nintendo has no intention to abandon its 3DS handheld in favor of smartphone platforms

Ian Ginos — Sun, 13 Dec 2015 09:08:01 +0000

Nintendo's Scott Moffitt has recently revealed that the company's 3DS series "is here to stay" despite the move to mobile platforms, particularly because the 3DS has significantly outsold competitors. Read more...

Nintendo of America's president slams PS4, Xbox One: 'What's the difference?'

Usama Jawad — Sat, 08 Nov 2014 18:48:01 +0000

With a profitable quarter, Nintendo looks quite eager to take on Sony's PS4 and Microsoft's Xbox One and make a historical comeback; Reggie Fils-Aime explains why the company has a good chance. Read more...

Nintendo's 3DS and 3DS XL get refreshed for 2014

Timi Cantisano — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 19:28:01 +0000

Nintendo has announced its plans to release an improved version of its 3DS and 3DS XL. Although the release will only be in Japan for now, you can bet it'll be released globally in the near future. Read more...

Nintendo reveal a new concept to bring home the sales, wireless technology figurines

Daniel Hull — Thu, 08 May 2014 18:34:28 +0000

Nintendo has recently unveiled a new product line-up set to be compatibile with the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. The wireless technology hopes to provide seamless interaction within the gaming experience. Read more...

Nintendo slashes Wii U sales forecast from 9 million units to 2.8 million

John Callaham — Fri, 17 Jan 2014 15:13:51 +0000

Nintendo has announced it has cut its fiscal year sales forecast for the Wii U console to just 2.8 million and that it will have an operating loss of $336 million for the year. Read more...