Nintendo 3DS FAQ

• Q: What is the Nintendo 3DS?
  
  A - The Nintendo 3DS is the successor to the Nintendo DS system. It can produce 3D effects that can be viewed without the need for 3D glasses.

• Q: How does it let you see a 3D image without glasses??
  
  A - The Nintendo 3DS produces a 3D effect using autostereoscopy. Think of the 3DS's top screen as showing two images at the same time, and having another screen (the parallax barrier) over it to allow each eye to see one screen at once.

• Q: What does the Nintendo 3DS come with?
  
  A - The Nintendo 3DS comes packaged with one stylus, charger stand, charger, several augmented reality cards, a 2GB SD Card and several booklets (manual, Club Nintendo code, etc.).

• Q: Does it have backwards compatibility with DS Games?
  
  A - The Nintendo 3DS has backwards compatibility with Nintendo DS and DSi games.

• Q: How much does it cost?
  
  A - It cost $169.99 in North America. In Europe, Nintendo is letting retailers set the price. The current average price as of the time of writing is €169.99. In Japan, it costs 15,000¥ yen.

• Q: When was the Nintendo 3DS released??
  
  A - It was released in February 26th, 2011 in Japan, March 27th, 2011 in North America and March 25th, 2011 in Europe.

• Q: When will a flashcart be made/when will it be hacked?
  
  A - Nobody knows when a flashcart that can access 3DS-Mode will be released. The Nintendo 3DS has been hacked to work in DS-Mode, though. Consult my 3DS Hacking FAQ for more information.

• Q: What GPU (graphics processing unit) is used??
  
  A - The GPU used in the Nintendo 3DS, is the PICA200 made by Digital Media Professionals.

• Q: How big are the screens?
  
  A - The top screen is a 3.53-inch 15:9 screen that can display 3D effects. The touch screen is 3.02-inches.

• Q: Will you be able to adjust the 3D effect??
  
  A - Yes, there is a slider on the right side of the top screen.

• Q: Where are save files stored?
  
  A - DS/3DS games save to the cartridge, DSiWare games save to the system itself and eShop games save to the SD card.