Latest Nintendo 3DS News

New Nintendo 3DS Production Ending in Japan

Nintendo plans to end production of the smaller New Nintendo 3DS in Japan, perhaps making room for the New Nintendo 2DS LL in the company’s hardware line-up.

By Rory Young | 1 month ago

Metroid: Samus Returns Adds Aeion Abilities

Metroid: Samus Returns will be more than just a huge graphical overhaul on an old favorite – the game will also feature significant gameplay additions called Aeion Abilities.

By Cody Gravelle | 2 months ago

Metroid: Samus Returns Announced in E3 2017 Trailer

Nintendo’s surprise announcement following its E3 2017 Spotlight is the reveal of Metroid: Samus Returns on 3DS, a re-imagining of the classic Metroid 2.

By Rory Young | 2 months ago

Pokemon Ultra Sun and Pokemon Ultra Moon Offers Alternate Story on 3DS

Pokemon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon Offer Alternate Story

By Cody Gravelle | 3 months ago

Pokemon Ultra Sun and Pokemon Ultra Moon Offers Alternate Story on 3DS

By Cody Gravelle | 3 months ago

Pokemon Sun and Moon Adds Next Mythical Pokemon

Nintendo officially announces the next Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon mythical Pokemon, and it will be the heavily anticipated Fighting/Ghost-type Marshadow.

By Cody Gravelle | 4 months ago

Japanese Pokemon Players Get Ash's Hat For Pikachu

Japanese Pokemon Sun and Moon players who watch the upcoming Pokemon I Choose You film will be granted a new Z-move and one of Ash’s many hats for Pikachu.

By Sarah Fields | 5 months ago

Pokemon Sun/Moon: Why Do Players Fail Global Missions?

Pokemon Sun and Moon players may be failing global missions due to a technical issue, as they are unable to register and log into their Pokemon Trainer Accounts.

By Jasmine Henry | 7 months ago

Nintendo Switch is Not a 3DS Replacement

A new interview with Reggie Fils-Amie suggests that Nintendo sees the Switch as a home console first, and that support for the 3DS will continue for a long time.

By Cody Gravelle | 7 months ago

Nintendo Switch is Not a 3DS Replacement

By Cody Gravelle | 7 months ago

Nintendo Switch Doesn't Have Miiverse or StreetPass

Nintendo confirms that the Nintendo Switch will not feature Miiverse or StreetPass, though the upcoming console will still allow players to interact with their social media accounts.

By Jasmine Henry | 7 months ago

The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask Replica to Be Sold

Collectible statue makers First 4 Figures officially announce the release of its high-quality replica of the titular mask in The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask.

By Kyle Sledge | 7 months ago

Pokemon Sun and Moon Players Fail Second Global Mission

Pokemon Sun and Moon players fail the game’s second global mission, as they are unable to catch or defeat 1 million Pokemon using the Island Scan feature.

By Jasmine Henry | 7 months ago

Pokemon Sun and Moon’s Weirdest Fan Theory Makes Perfect Sense

Pokemon Sun and Moon's Weirdest Fan Theory Makes Sense

By Jasmine Henry | 8 months ago

Pokemon Sun and Moon’s Weirdest Fan Theory Makes Perfect Sense

By Jasmine Henry | 8 months ago

Pro Pokemon Players Punished by Mistake

Some of the world’s very best Pokemon players gathered at the EU Internationals event earlier this month, and while some found success, others were inexplicably punished.

By Cody Gravelle | 8 months ago

Pokemon Sun & Moon Breaks Sales Record for Franchise

Nintendo’s Pokemon Sun & Moon break records for the franchise, with November sales for the game marking the biggest debut in the history of the series.

By Kyle Sledge | 8 months ago

Pokemon Sun and Moon Hack Adds Brutal Difficulty

Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon might be amazing games, but they’re not exactly difficult. That’s why one player created a ROM hack that amps the difficulty up to brutal levels.