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Nintendo's 8th generation handheld, created as the successor of the Nintendo DS line. The system features power that can produce graphics on-par with, or better than, the Nintendo Wii. It is also Nintendo's second attempt at 3D, the first attempt being the ill-fated Virtual Boy. The Nintendo 3DS is the first handheld device to feature glasses-free 3D.

Contrary to popular belief, the Nintendo 3DS will not cause damage to your vision, even with prolonged use. Parental controls should be used to disable the 3D effect for children under the age of 7, however, because their eyes are still developing.
Person A: *playing 3DS*
Person B: Can I see that?
Person A: Sure.
Person B: *looks at the 3D screen* Oh my god, everything's popping out of the screen! How can it be 3D without me wearing 3D glasses?
PersonA: Uhh.... a bunch of things only a nerd would understand. *laughs*
3DS by TurboPikachu August 11, 2011
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One of Nintendo's 7th Generation Portable Games console which has 3 Dimensional capabilities such as taking 3d pictures and well as delivering 3D game footage. It is a work in progress as of today. (24th July 2010)
3DS by will.I.AEM July 24, 2010
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A handheld console, sequel to the DSi that allows you to watch videos or play games in 3D. Unfortunately, regular DS games cannot be played in 3D.

The 3Ds just came out nearly a year ago, so it doesn't have at least 400 3Ds games. Some may think the 3D option is magnificent, while others will think the 3D is bad for their eyes.

Thus, a Sony Employee sued the 3Ds over the 3D screen. Since the 3Ds was not selling well, Nintendo decided to lower the outrageous price of $249.99 USD to $179.99 USD. Nintendo noticed how the sales increased.

The 3Ds also remade quite a few Nintendo 64 games, such as OOT and Star Fox 64. However, some gamers do not find this appealing. "Sure, the 3Ds made some classics, but nobody wants to play a 10 year old game," They said.
Gamer1: Hey, what's that?
Gamer2: It just came out! It's called the 3Ds!
Gamer1: 3Ds? Does that mean it plays 3D?
Gamer2: Yep! It's so awesome!
Gamer1: Hey, I'm gonna go buy one!
3Ds by Nitestormer December 31, 2011
Three Deep in the Sheets. Getting two girls on each side of you in the bed.
Yodel! I just got woke up after getting 3DS with two skeezers from Club CoConuts last night. I love my life.
3DS by MrShasta July 21, 2010
Nintendo 3DS, is the new DS which will have 3D-effect for the games.

As of, the graphics will likely be PS2/Wii no more than this.

It is said to cost 300$.

The 3D effect is supposed to be taken as a bonus not primarily for the games. Because gameplay matters.
3DS has PS2/Wii graphics and games seem to be pretty awesome, especially the new Dead or Alive!
3DS by Anon12576343 November 5, 2010
Three-dick sandwich. When someone can fit three dicks inside their mouth at once.
Did you hear? Jenny had a 3DS for dinner last night!
3DS by Tarvu June 17, 2010
A handheld system that was popular in 2011,2012,and 2013. It soon died because of the WiiU,which soon died also because of the new Switch.
May:Time to play my 3ds!
3ds by playingwitha3ds June 29, 2020