The Next Generation

The Nintendo 3DS is the second iteration within the DS line, which was preceded by Nintendo’s immensely popular Game Boy handheld line. Nintendo officially announced the existence of the 3DS on March 23, 2010. At the time, this move drew attention away from the then nearby launch of the DSi XL. This was likely to preempt any potential leaks of the new handheld. Regardless, very little was explained about the handheld's main features during the time of its announcement.