Head to head · 2 consoles

New Nintendo 3DS vs Nintendo 3DS

Verified specs side by side. The green tick marks the better value on each measurable row.

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The short verdict

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New Nintendo 3DS
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Nintendo 3DS
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New Nintendo 3DS
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    • Cheaper today ($400 vs $650)
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    At a glance

    Key differences

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    Why pick theNew Nintendo 3DS0 wins
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    Why pick theNintendo 3DS1 win
    −$250Cheaper today$400 vs $650
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    Full specs

    Side-by-side specifications

    Performance2 differences
    Consoles Gpu
    268 MHz DMP PICA200 [ 4 ]
    DMP PICA200 @ 268 MHz
    GPU
    268 MHz DMP PICA200 [ 4 ]
    DMP PICA200 @ 268 MHz
    Design
    Dimensions
    0.12 in (3 mm)
    0.12 in (3 mm)
    General1 difference
    Released
    October 11, 2014
    February 26, 2011

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