TheNintendo DSisimply upgraded some of theNintendo DS Litehardware features.
We tested both systems to find out how they compare.
Overall Findings
Supports 3DS and original Nintendo DS games.
Newer models still in production.
Plays all games for the original Nintendo DS.
Nintendo has discontinued support.
Can be purchased used for cheap.
The DSi and the original model of the 3DS are no longer in production.
However, other variations of the 3DS are still made, including theNew 3DS and New 2DS XL.
Hardware: The Nintendo 3DS Is More Powerful
Superior non-3D graphics.
Built-in gyroscope and accelerometer.
Powerful built-in web web client.
Slim, light-weight design.
The 3D effect immerses the player in the game’s world, but it also affects gameplay.
it’s possible for you to turn down or turn off the 3D effect entirely.
This is done with the built-in gyroscope and accelerometer.
Games: The 3DS Supports More Games
New games are still made.
Download and play DSiWare games.
Purchase new and classic games online.
Doesn’t support Game Boy Advanced games like the original DS model.
No new exclusive titles coming out.
If you buy a Nintendo 3DS, you won’t have to leave your DS library behind.
Both the DSi and the 3DS can download DSiWare.
DSiWare is Nintendo’s term for original, downloadable games developed for the DSi.
Both the Nintendo 3DS and DSi can download DSiWare as long as you have access to a Wi-Fi connection.
The Nintendo Virtual Console is only accessible on the 3DS through a Wi-Fi connection.
Extra Features: The DSi Comes up Short
Take and share 3D pictures.
Stream movies with the Netflix app.
Download free demos from the eShop.
Supports most original DS peripherals.
Play multiplayer DS games with 3DS users.
With its two external cameras, the Nintendo 3DS takes pictures in the third dimension.
The Nintendo DSi takes pictures too, but not in 3D.
The 3DS also plays MP3 and AAC music files from an SD card.
The DSi plays AAC files from an SD card, but it doesn’t support MP3 files.
If you have an original DS, skip the DSi and upgrade to the New 3DS XL.
On Amazon, for example, they can go from anywhere between $86 and $500.
Go to System parameters and scroll toFormat System Memory.
This resets the DSi XL to factory configs.
Go to theNintendo Account websiteand sign in.
Then clickUser Infoand scroll down to Linked Accounts.
SelectEdit, then click thecheckmarknext to the Nintendo online grid ID you want to remove.
