Nintendo 3DS

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Nintendo 3DS (ニンテンドー3DS Nintendō 3DS) is Nintendo's eighth-generation handheld console, competing with Sony's PlayStation Vita and serving as a complement to the Nintendo Switch. Unveiled on March 23, 2010, the 3DS is fully backward-compatible with all Nintendo DS games, except those that require the GBA slot. Its standout feature is the capability to display stereoscopic 3D visuals without the need for glasses, thanks to parallax barrier technology.

The 3DS has a slightly wider top screen with a 5:3 aspect ratio compared to the bottom screen and includes a control stick known as the "Circle Pad" alongside the traditional D-pad. The 3D depth-sensing functionality can be adjusted with a slider on the right side of the top screen. It is also fully compatible with DSi-specific features.

While the 3DS can play Nintendo DS games from any region, its own titles and DSi-exclusive games are region-locked.

Medarot games[edit]

The Nintendo 3DS is notable for hosting the second major wave of Medarot series games. It currently ranks as the console with the second largest number of Medarot titles, featuring five new games and one collection. Among these, three are main series entries and two are spin-offs, with each game available in two versions: Kabuto and Kuwagata. However, the 3DS is also the last dedicated gaming console to receive new Medarot games, though mobile games and collections have been released on other platforms in subsequent years.