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product_id: 1568271
title: "Nintendo 3DS - Midnight Purple"
brand: "nintendo"
price: "₱42729"
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# 16.77M Colors 3.53" Upper Display 3 Cameras Nintendo 3DS - Midnight Purple

**Brand:** nintendo
**Price:** ₱42729
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎮 Elevate Your Gaming Experience!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Nintendo 3DS - Midnight Purple by nintendo
- **How much does it cost?** ₱42729 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/1568271-nintendo-3ds-midnight-purple)

## Best For

- nintendo enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted nintendo brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Capture Every Moment:** With three cameras, including a 640 x 480 resolution front-facing lens, your memories are just a click away.
- • **Compact and Portable:** Designed for on-the-go gaming, the Midnight Purple 3DS fits perfectly in your pocket.
- • **Stay Connected Anywhere:** Enjoy seamless wireless functionality with 2.4 GHz support and WPA/WPA2 security for safe online gaming.
- • **Join the Gaming Revolution:** Be part of a community that embraces innovation and creativity with the Nintendo 3DS.
- • **Experience Stunning 3D Visuals:** Immerse yourself in a vibrant world with a 3.53" upper display boasting 800 x 240 pixel resolution.

## Overview

The Nintendo 3DS in Midnight Purple features a stunning 3.53" upper display with 3D capabilities, three high-resolution cameras, and robust wireless functionality, making it the perfect portable gaming device for the modern gamer.

## Description

Nintendo 3DS is a groundbreaking hardware release that brings 3D gaming to the handheld market for the first time. The fourth major release in the DS product line, the Nintendo 3DS utilizes 3D Slider functionality and an improved top LCD display to present a glasses-free 3D effect on compatible games, while giving you the option to moderate the effect as you see fit. Taken together with additional features including full analog control in 3D game environments, motion and gyro sensors that transfer the movements of the handheld into the game, 3D camera functionality, an adjustable stylus and full backwards compatibility and you have not only a must-have system, but a revolution in handheld gaming.  Input Controls - A/B/X/Y Button, + control pad, L/R button, START/SELECT, Circle Pad (enabling 360-degree analog input), Touchscreen, embedded microphone, Camera, Motion sensor, Gyro sensor Other Input Controls - 3D Depth Slider (enabling smooth adjustment of the 3D level effect), HOME (HOME button brings up the HOME menu), Wireless switch (can disable wireless functionality even during game play), POWER button Connector - Game Card slot, SD Card slot, Cradle connector, AC adapter connector, Audio jack (stereo output) Sound - Stereo speakers positioned to the left and right of the top screen (supports virtual surround sound) Stylus - Telescoping stylus (approximately 3.94 when fully extended) Electric Power - AC adapter. Nintendo 3DS Battery Pack (lithium ion battery) Approximate Battery Duration - 3-5 hours (3DS software), 5-8 hour (DS software and/or with lowered brightness settings) Unit Dimensions - 2.9 H x 5.3 L x 0.8 D (when closed); Weight - 8 oz. (including battery pack, stylus, SD memory card)

## Features

- Specifications -
- Upper 3D Display - 3.53 (3.02 wide x 1.81 high) with 800 x 240 pixel resolution, range of 16.77 million colors and 400 pixels are allocated to each eye to enable 3D viewing
- Lower Screen - 3.02 (2.42 wide, 1.81 high) with 320 x 240 pixel resolution and range of 16.77 million colors
- Cameras - 3 (2 facing out, 1 facing in), each with 640 x 480 resolution capability; single focus lenses using the CMOS capture element; active pixel count is approximately 300,000 pixels
- Wireless Functionality - 2.4 GHz, supporting IEEE802.11 b/g with the WPA/WPA2 security features

## Images

![Nintendo 3DS - Midnight Purple - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71nRVRO7ckL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: what age range is this geared to?**
A: There is a wide variety of games marketed to different age levels.  Personally I wouldn't give this to anyone younger than 9.  It really depends on the child.  Some children are used to using gaming devices as others are not.  I've seen 5 year olds play this.  However, your money probably wouldn't be well spent.  A majority of the games are made for 10+

**Q: Does it have a capture card with it?**
A: Yes it has

**Q: Does it come with ar cards**
A: When I bought this years ago yes it did but not sure if newer versions do.

**Q: Does it have internet**
A: No, it runs off the WIFI at your home and businesses that have wireless internet. Do know you can play games without Internet. I'd just read up a bit more on the 3ds so you fully understand. My kids can play games such as animal crossing and Mario without using wifi even though you can in animal crossing to visit other towns.. Hope this helps! I've bought 3 and they have held up well. Games I've purchased for kids: animal crossing, wheel of fortune, jeopardy, Mario, family feud....

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Impressive, great color, great technology
*by A***R on October 19, 2012*

This review is from someone who has only owned a GBA and a regular DS in her life, in terms of portable consoles.Starting easy with the color: It's a deep, glimmering purple. Very, very attractive color.Onto the system itself. I am beyond impressed with this technology. Maybe it's just me but it's honestly the coolest thing I've ever seen, and I don't think people are as impressed as they probably should be! I show people when I have it on me and they can never say anything less than "Whoaaaaaa."Approaching issues now."The battery life is short": Yes, less than three hours with the high settings. It's pathetic for a portable console. But honestly, there are fixes for every qualm you could have with this. Don't bother upgrading to a 3DS XL unless other aspects of it entice you besides the battery; for maybe fifteen dollars (EDIT Feb. 2013: the price has even gone down to ten dollars), just buy something called the Nyko PowerPak+. Look it up right here on Amazon. It replaces the stock battery and doubles your battery life, and also adds a nice grip to the console. Takes maybe two minutes to screw on to the console. It adds weight as well, but like I said, I owned a regular DS which was pretty heavy and I never really saw a problem with a console that isn't a feather. I like the feel of durability. I own the thing and it rocks.Also, though ~3 hours is a little iffy, how long is it really practical to spend sitting on your 3DS? You don't need 9 hours in your typical day, so perhaps a shorter battery life will convince people to take a break and let it charge."The 3D effect gives people headaches": I spend a few hours a day on the games. I spent quite a few hours at first adjusting my settings and trying out the included extras. I didn't get a headache and my eyes are fine. It might take some adjusting at first, because who looks at 3D effect screens all day? But in the end, if this gives you a headache and you're a typical person, it's time to take a break for a while.Getting the 3DS at the proper distance from your face to get the best effect takes some getting used to.(My biggest issue-) "DS games will be stretched out": Yes, they will. This was actually my make-or-break factor. The game will be stretched to look slightly pixelated to fit the resolution of this new console. It's just enough where it's noticeable. However, I don't suspect that this will hinder gameplay, nor do I suspect it will be too big of an annoyance once you get used to it. If you simply can't handle it, holding (Start+Select) when tapping your game at the home page will make your game screen small so it isn't pixealted. Keep in mind that it will be very small. Maybe it's just me but I found it tiny; I'd rather have the stretched game.There is no slot for GBA games. I was a little miffed (since I'm a sucker for my old Pokemon versions) but it's not like I didn't expect it. Still have my old Advance so it's all good.For the record, I purchased this system over the XL; they were both released when I was in the market for one. I've even tested the XL numerous times at the store after to see if I had possibly made a bad decision, being that the XL gets such rave reviews as being the better system.But after serious consideration, I've decided to keep this system, and here's why:- Portability. It's much smaller and lighter, even with the Nyko battery, which is what I was used to with the original blue Nintendo DS.- Battery life (+Nyko). Since the Nyko is made for this console, the battery life is even longer than that "improved" life of the XL. For someone like me, who often plays with low settings, this is good- I'm also forgetful, so if I forget / don't have time to charge this, chances are I'm in the clear anyway. The battery life really goes and goes with that.- Color. There are far more attractive color options (skins aside) for the original model, and I'm happy with the purple. Yes, this glossy finish picks up more fingerprints; if this bothers you, I suggest buying one of the Nerf or clear cases, or bringing a screen wipe with you.- Sound. I've heard that the XL has a low sound quality, and the original is quiet enough at max as it is (and though I don't mind that, I still wouldn't like it any quieter).- Finally, the most important part: screen resolution. I would rather play on a smaller screen with a nice, sharp image than on a huge one with a pixelated image. This was the make-or-break factor between the two for me. Though the big screens are easier to see to some extent, I had a harder time reading the text on the XL after using the original for as long as I did.Of course, you might feel differently! Most people aren't bothered by the pixelation and will recommend the XL as the superior system without contest. I personally suggest that you take into account what is important to you regarding the differences between the two, try them both in real life, and make a decision then.All in all, people have some big issues with little things about the original 3DS we have here, most of which are fixable, all of which are wholly insignificant. If you're worried about anything with this console, just take the advice and don't let that bother you. It's definitely worth getting. There are games coming out at this point in time that you really want to have this console for, such as Animal Crossing: New Leaf and Pokemon X and Y. Far too cool and fun to pass up over a $10 extra battery. Cheers.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Innovative handheld console!
*by L***E on March 30, 2014*

Wow! This is definitely the most impressive handheld gaming console I have ever had, coming from someone who has played since the days of Game Boy Color!The library of games is growing and growing, so there's really no excuse not to get one of these. I now own a 3DS and a 3DS XL [the XL definitely has the superior screen]. The 3DS itself is capable of playing DS games, as well as the 3DS ones designed for it, which means there is really no shortage of games to discover. Not to mention, you can easily buy retro and indie titles off of Nintendo's E-Shop as well as demos or full downloads of current games.I personally do not use the 3D slider on mine, as I find it hard to see 3D [whether in movies or gaming], possibly attributed to an astigmatism, but that doesn't detract from my enjoyment of the system. I can use it a bit in games that only utilize it for adding depth [ie 3D Classics Kirby's Adventure] and that alone is so amazing to me.It comes preloaded with a couple of fun things, such as StreetPass [which I always enjoy] and Face Raiders. StreetPass has 2 "games" with it at start, "Find Mii" and a puzzle piece collector game. From a later update you can buy other games to add on to this. Just keep your 3DS in your pocket and you'll "find" people [their avatars, aka 'Miis'], who can share puzzle pieces with you or help you with the dungeons in Find Mii. Find Mii helps you collect hats for your avatar to personalize your Mii.Only real complaint is how hard it is to add friends through Nintendo's network - you need to add someone's friend code [3 strings of 4 numbers] and they need to add your code back to even begin interacting, and there isn't a lot to interact with on a base level.Overall, I am extremely happy with this handheld and it is certainly my favorite.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Midnight Purple 3DS
*by M***E on December 29, 2012*

Let me say that I am not an experienced gamer. I gave this product 5 stars for fun, portability, educational, entertaining, and functionality. My 9 year old daughter wanted a 3ds after owning a Nintendo DSi so I bought her the 3ds for Christmas. We loved the dsi and this gaming console does so much more! It has a sleeker design and man, oh man....it's in 3D!! You can turn 3D off which is awesome, and the system comes with a lot of activities and games already built in. It was shipped quickly and arrived in awesome condition. Battery life seems better than the DSi. The price is very reasonable. I also plan on purchasing a PSP, but for right now...this is perfect. I do plan on getting online with this unit for downloading games, but I haven't yet, so I cannot comment on the use of internet with this device. Other than that, the games I am considering purchasing for my daughter are Nintendogs, Mario Brothers, Mario Kart, Epic Mickey, and a few educational games I found for the DSi which will play on the 3DS. I am very happy with all of Nintendo's products and if you are considering this unit, I say, go for it!!

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