Nintendo 3DS

  • Nintendo 3DS ReviewAn exciting new platform with hardware that misses the mark.
  • Nintendo 3DS Video ReviewDoes the new glasses-free 3D handheld live up to the hype?
  • 3DS Lite: Don't Hold Your BreathWhy we won't see a redesigned 3DS anytime soon.
Nintendo 3DS Review
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iOS and Android Overtake Nintendo and Sony in Portable Market

A new study has shown that Nintendo has lost half of their mobile gaming market over the course of two years, with Android and Apple iOS is now accounting for 58% of all revenues. Read More »

Nintendo 3DS Sales Total 6.68 Million

Perceptions were challenged today in Nintendo's half-year financial results, which show the 3DS has gotten off to a better start than the DS. Read More »

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Tech Fetish Podcast, Episode 102

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Nintendo Stealing Apple?

Their hardware designs have changed a lot over the years, but there are some clear similarities; could Nintendo be mimicking Apple? Read More »

Nintendo 3DS Lite: Don't Hold Your Breath

With its latest handheld in dire straits, Nintendo is unlikely to release a 3DS Lite anytime soon. Here's why. Read More »

Netflix for Nintendo 3DS Impressions

As promised, Nintendo has brought Netflix and its thousands of streamable TV shows and movies to the 3DS. Is it all we hoped it would be? Read More »

Let Mario Hold Your 3DS For You

New collectible Mario figure not only looks cool, it actually serves a purpose by holding your Nintendo 3DS for you. Read More »

E3 2011: Nyko's 3DS Alarm Clock

Now you can sleep peacefully knowing that you're going to wake up to a fully charged Nintendo 3DS. Read More »

Nyko Power Pak+ and Charge Base for 3DS Review

Can the new add-on battery from Nyko improve the Nintendo 3DS' abysmal battery life? Read More »

Nintendo 3DS AR Cards Get an Android App

The Nintendo 3DS' AR Games now has an unofficial Android app with 3DS AR Cards, which allows users to display Mario, Link, and more on their smartphone. Read More »

Nintendo 3DS Review

Does the new handheld live up to the hype, overcome the limitations of glasses-free 3D, and produce compelling gaming experiences worth its $250 MSRP? Read More »

Nyko Doubles the Nintendo 3DS' Battery Life

Want to get more than five hours of battery life out of your Nintendo 3DS? Nyko says their new add-on will double your playtime. Read More »

Penguin United Eagle Eye Converter Review

Ever wish you could use a mouse and keyboard to play games on your PS3? The Eagle Eye Converter allows you to, but does it deliver? Read More »

The Great Flood of Nintendo 3DS Accessories Begins

The Nintendo 3DS has finally been priced and dated, with pre-orders well under way. Check out the cases and accessories available for the new 3D-enabled handheld. Read More »

CES: Mad Catz Enhances Your 3DS

Bar none the most anticipated video game system to release this year is the Nintendo 3DS. As part of that fervor all the major video game peripheral developers are eager to show off their products for this… Read More »

The Nintendo 3DS vs. The World

We've uncovered new information regarding the Nintendo 3DS' processors and RAM, but how do they compare to other gaming handhelds, media players, and smartphones? Read More »

New Nintendo 3DS Hardware Info

New technical details emerge regarding Nintendo's upcoming glasses-free 3D handheld, the 3DS. Could it be based on same processors as the iPhone 3G and Zune HD? Read More »

E3 2010: Nintendo 3DS' Specs

Though the finer points of the 3DS' graphical processing and internal storage have not been disclosed, Nintendo has revealed a few basic specs, including screen resolution, weight, dimensions, wireless… Read More »