Software and services New Nintendo 3DS

aside minor adjustments reflect hardware design differences, system software of new nintendo 3ds otherwise identical of original 3ds, offering online features such nintendo network multiplayer , online gaming, nintendo eshop downloading , purchasing games, , streetpass , spotpass. web browser updated include html5-based video playback support. on japanese models, content filter active default can disabled registration of credit card, intended prevent children visiting mature websites.

compatibility

as prior models, new nintendo 3ds family remains compatible games released 3ds , ds (excluding games using game boy advance cartridge slot). 3ds games have improved performance and/or graphics on new systems due upgraded hardware. c-stick , zl/zr controls backwards compatible games support circle pad pro add-on. games, such xenoblade chronicles 3d, optimized upgraded hardware, , exclusive new nintendo 3ds no support prior models. in march 2016, nintendo began release snes titles on virtual console new 3ds; support perfect pixel mode, allows games played in original aspect ratio.

like previous models, 3ds games , downloaded software region-locked (ds cartridges remain region-free). due difference in size, peripherals designed fit shape of original nintendo 3ds cannot used new system. game data can transferred previous 3ds system new system, either manually or wireless, though data new systems cannot transferred older systems.

on april 13, 2015, unity technologies announced unity engine support new nintendo 3ds.