Editing Nintendo 3DS (section)

== Bad Qualities ==
===Overall===
# The cameras have several issues:
#*Images taken with the New 3DS's inner camera tend to have a strange violet tint in certain lightings.
#*Videos recorded in the 3DS camera (especially the original) suffer from choppy frame rates and low resolution.
#Sadly, the 3DS eShop has been shut down since March 27, 2023, meaning digital-only games are no longer legally obtainable. This page is dedicated to that fact.
#Nintendo focused on the New 3DS models a little too much, basically persuading people to abandon their older models in favor of the newer ones.
#Unfortunately, the plastic used for the casing isn't very good, since it collects a lot of sweat and condensation can occur after playing for a long time.
#Unlike most Nintendo handhelds, this console has region-locking, while its competitor, the Vita, has no such issue. You can play DS games of any region, however.
#You can only have up to 300 digital titles simultaneously on the same console. On top of that, only 30 save backups can be stored on any SD card at a time, meaning you'll need to sacrifice your save data if you have more than 30 games and you delete one.
#Some people may suffer headaches and eye strain from overuse of the 3D mode (the manual does warn about this, however), so you have to use Parental Controls to turn off the 3D switch, especially for children 6 and under. Fortunately, the New 3DS/2DS looks less blurry and sharper.
#Unless you live in a high-population area, such as Japan, the StreetPass feature barely works properly.
#Many games that released late in the 3DS's lifespan don't play in 3D and didn't sell as well due to the Switch being out for two years since then.
#Despite being backwards compatible with DS games, none of the 3DS models have a GBA cartridge slot, meaning that, like the DSi and DSi XL, they are not compatible with GBA games. The only way you could get GBA games (of which there are around 10) was if you bought a 3DS before the price drop.
#PictoChat, a feature that was big on the DS family, is not available on the 3DS. However, the system does have two equivalents known as SwapNote and SwapDoodle.
#As of April 2024, online play has been discontinued, meaning it's now almost impossible to play multiplayer unless played locally.

===Nintendo 3DS===
#The battery life leaves something to be desired, lasting around 4-6 hours, although you can get 6-8 hours when playing DS games. 
#It doesn't have a very good Circle Pad, and the rubber used on it can easily break off if you play roughly with it.
#It launched at a relatively high price. Fortunately, it got a price drop months later and people who bought the system prior to this received 10 free NES and GBA games each.

===Nintendo 3DS XL===
#Just like the DS Lite, the hinge connecting the screens can get loose and eventually break.
#The speakers are of a much lower sound quality than most other 3DS models.
#This model can take a while to turn on/off.

===Nintendo 2DS===
#Although it is cheaper and has the 3D feature removed, there are still some extra charges and downsides to it:
#*It loses the stereo sound to the $129.99 price tag, which can bother some people; however, it does support stereo sound through a headphone jack, similar to the Game Boy.
#*It lacks the clamshell design that the DS and 3DS families are well-known for, so you can't put it in your pocket.
#*It's more vulnerable to screen-cracking, which is especially problematic, given that this system was aimed at children.
#*Games such as Super Mario 3D Land may be harder since some of the optical-illusion puzzles utilized the 3D mode.

===New 3DS/New 3DS XL===
#Sadly, they weren't very successful sales-wise (especially the original model), selling less units than even the Wii U, due to Nintendo trying too hard to push the New models.
#It doesn't come with a charger (except for the New 2DS XL), meaning you will need to buy or already have a charger.
#For some strange reason, the SD card slot is located where the battery is, meaning that you'll have to unscrew the plastic cover to replace the SD card, which can be quite a chore.
#The ZL and ZR buttons can be hard to reach.
#The standard model wasn't available at launch and was only released in special bundles in North America.
#The XL model doesn't have swappable face plates.
#The C-stick's placement is very odd and it requires jamming your thumb into it to use it.
#Same issues as the original 3DS and 3DS XL.

===New 2DS XL===
#Like the original 2DS, it loses stereo sound. It also has the speaker in the bottom right corner, making it easy to obstruct with your hand.
#*As if the speaker placement isn't bad enough, both the front and back cameras are on the bottom screen rather than the top screen. While the front camera's placement is fine, the back camera might get covered by your fingers sometimes.
#Due to the refined design, it can be mistaken for a DSi.
#Same issues as the New 3DS and New 3DS XL.
#The edges of this model are really sharp and can be uncomfortable for you palms when playing for a relatively long session.