--- product_id: 48182493 title: "New Nintendo 3DS" price: "₱301" currency: PHP in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/48182493-new-nintendo-3ds store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # Enhanced CPU for faster load & download Dual analogue sticks for precision control Customizable cover plates for personal style New Nintendo 3DS **Price:** ₱301 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎮 Level up your gaming style and speed with the New Nintendo 3DS! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** New Nintendo 3DS - **How much does it cost?** ₱301 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/48182493-new-nintendo-3ds) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Amiibo Ready:** Built-in NFC reader/writer unlocks exclusive content and features - • **Style Your Console:** Swap cover plates to match your vibe (plates sold separately) - • **Next-Level Controls:** Second analogue stick + extra shoulder buttons for pro gameplay - • **Speed That Keeps Up:** Boosted processing power slashes loading and browsing times - • **Play Your Entire Library:** Access every 3DS & DS classic in one sleek device ## Overview The New Nintendo 3DS White is a powerful handheld console featuring dual analogue sticks, enhanced CPU for faster performance, and built-in NFC for amiibo compatibility. It supports the entire 3DS and DS game libraries and offers customizable cover plates for a personalized look. Released in 2015, it combines classic gaming with modern upgrades in a compact, stylish design. ## Description From 13th February New 3DS White Console Review: An excellent upgrade, with some minor flaws to it. - While my original 3DS served me well over the years (despite needing multiple repairs due to being a dodgy Cash Converters thing) I finally decided to upgrade to the New model after seeing the difference for myself. And while it's not an improvement in EVERY area, it's definitely the superior model by a massive margin. First, I'll list the cons, because there are so few. Keep in mind that I don't like the XL models, due to being unnecessarily heavy and bulky, as well as having the screens be twice the size while the resolution stays the same. In laymans terms, the XL models have really blurry screens, while the standard ones have crisp, clear ones. So this will only be comparing the standard size Old and New 3DS. Cons: The stylus on the old 3DS was a really nifty hollowed out metal rod with a plastic tip that could extend to twice it's normal length, while the new 3DS stylus is just a short plastic pen reminecient of the original "phat" DS. The "C-Stick" as Nintendo call it works well - if anyone remembers old laptops, it's the exact same little nub that they used for their mouse pointers - but it's not quite as good as an actual analog stick. So be prepared to get used to the way it works. The included SMB protocol software (referred to as "microSD Management" in the system settings where it is found) has a horrible artificial bottleneck to it's upload and download rates. This is pretty bad because the micro SD card is behind the back plate, which is screwed on, forcing you to physically remove the disk (yes, it IS a disk, look it up) if you're a fan of loading your little SD full of music or other large files. If you're a warranty-voiding homebrew fiend, there are user-made alternatives that use FTP and don't suck, but if you were, you wouldn't need this review, would you? This isn't a limitation of SMB itself, just of the N3DS' native SMB client. Or, to put it in short, slightly more technical terms - the new 3DS normally has a wi-fi bandwidth of 600 KB/s minimum, up to roughly 1 MB/s, but the SMB client has a hard time pushing past 20 KB/s. Nintendo didn't take advantage of the system's increased power to improve the frame rates of old, choppy games such as Metal Gear Solid 3D. Normally, I'd shrug this off as some kind of technical limitation, but basically every custom firmware package on the homebrew scene includes options to do just that, and while it (obviously) reduces the battery life due to working the CPUs harder, it does in fact work wonders for some the framerates of some games. This doesn't apply to newer games that have native compatibility for the stronger hardware - games like Kirby: Planet Robobot. It doesn't come with a charger. It says so on the box, which is clearly shown on the screenshots of the box. Don't whine when you don't get a charger. It uses the same charger as the original 3DS and the DSi models. If you don't have one spare, order one with it. Pros: The increased system power does more than just "make things load faster" - even on vanilla firmware, it comes with many perks. Most notable is the web browser. The "Spider" browser used by the old 3DS was incredibly bare-bones, completely lacking video support, tabbed browsing, and generally being lackluster for anything more than just browsing GameFAQs while playing. Plus, you can't use it at all while playing Smash or Monster Hunter 4 on that hardware. Same with Miiverse. The only way to watch YouTube on it is to rely on an incredibly crash-prone app that is nothing more than a clunkily modified Spider browser under the bonnet anyway. The New 3DS' increased power comes with a new browser, called Skater. It's similar to Spider, but it supports tabbed browsing, can load bigger web pages, and supports gorgeous 3D video, both the split screen kind and the 3D glasses type. It's so good, that objects can pop right out of the screen at you, and you'll even start seeing double vision at realistic times! (if it makes you uncomfortable, just turn the slider down a tad) No, you don't need the glasses. The system handles it for you - you just need to pick the right setting. (and turn the 3D up, obviously) Plus, you can use it while Smash Bros. or Monster Hunter 4 are paused in the background with no penalty whatsoever. The built-in amiibo support is far more convenient than having to lug around a separate adapter which requires infrared. Don't actually touch the screen with them, though - they might scratch it. (they sure scratched my Wii U GamePad - at least that doesn't have the NFC hardware in the screen) Try hovering them over the screen instead. Some people can even put them on the back of the system - that might be an Ambassador-only thing, however. The New 3DS is designed for theft protection from the ground up. The cartridge slot and stylus holder are both held close to the user's body, the SD Card slot is hidden behind the screwed-tight back plate, and there's space for a wrist strap on the top right of the system, perfect for slipping the strap on before taking the device out of your pocket. While it doesn't come with a wrist strap, it's rather easy to find strong ones. The "Super-Stable 3D" works as advertised, automatically adjusting the 3D based on where your head and eyes are, even in the dark. It's fast enough to barely be noticable, and prevents the major O3DS annoyance of holding the system at a very specific spot ahead of you. There's an optional feature to have the screen backlights automatically brighten or dim themselves based on the real-world lighting while using 3DS software. 3DS software is anything that isn't a DS, DSi, or GBA game. (Although only Ambassadors get access to the very limited GBA Virtual Console selection - there are various technical reasons I won't go into here, but they're also the reason that the autobrightness won't work when running them, unlike every other Virtual Console title) The New 3DS can play some games the Old 3DS cannot - most notably Xenoblade Chronicles 3D and SNES Virtual Console titles. The superior wireless card in the New 3DS slashes the download times for eShop titles significantly, as well as the eShop itself booting faster thanks to the stronger CPUs. All in all, if you're buying a 3DS for the first time, get this model. If you have one already, consider if you actually want the upgrade. It's a really nice upgrade, but might not be worth the price point, depending on your usage habits. Review: Faulty console on startup, frozen touch screen - Bought this for christmas present for my girlfriend. Delivery was on time, however upon opening the package and turning on the 3DS, I was prompted with the language selection start up screen but the whole touch screen was unresponsive. I have tried all the buttons, clean the screen with a dry cloth, hard resetting the console and also going to the calibration screen (which was also completely unresponsive). I had to contact the manufacturer (Nintendo) and send the console for repair. Extremely disappointed with the product I have received and likely would not get the console back on time for christmas. ## Features - Enjoy amiibo functionality with a range of Nintendo 3DS titles thanks to the built-in NFC reader/write - Nintendo 3DS allows you to play your entire 3DS and DS library - A second analogue stick and two extra shoulder buttons make for an enhanced gaming experience - Enhanced processing power means significantly faster loading times, download speeds and browsing - On New Nintendo 3DS only, you can change the cover plates (sold separately) for a personal look ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Asin | B00SFLSLW0 | | Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. | | Country Of Origin | Japan | | Delivery Information | We cannot deliver certain products outside mainland UK ( Details). We will only be able to confirm if this product can be delivered to your chosen address when you enter your delivery address at checkout. | | Guaranteed Software Updates Until | unknown | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Model Number | 2205746 | | Product Dimensions | 18.2 x 13.1 x 4.5 cm; 421.84 g | | Rated | Ages 7 & Over | | Release Date | 13 Feb. 2015 | ## Images ![New Nintendo 3DS - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81rQR8vohWL.jpg) ![New Nintendo 3DS - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/815L2ahAPaL.jpg) ![New Nintendo 3DS - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81WBrEwxm-L.jpg) ![New Nintendo 3DS - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71XrjvDxMEL.jpg) ![New Nintendo 3DS - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81-7jId5trL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: will this come with an ac adapter** A: No but you can use your Venom Universal 3DS Power Supply if you have one. It charges all the DS's including the new 3DS XL. It tells you on the box but if you don't have one it's worth ordering this charger. I have one and it's great no messing around looking for chargers it comes in a split so you can charge your DSI and your 3DS at the same time. Hope I've helped. **Q: Does it come with a memory card?** A: Yes, it comes with a 4gb micro SD memory card pre-installed in the slot; it will "officially" accept a card of up to 32gb, which is what I have replaced it with. If you don't plan to buy any digitally downloaded games, 4gb is probably ok to start with, but some digital games can be large - for instance the new Xenoblade game due in April is 3.6gb by itself. You can always upgrade to a larger card later by copying the contents of the currently used card to a PC and then transferring those files to a new larger card and then inserting the new card into the 3DS. **Q: Is there many games out for 'new nintendo 3ds'?** A: The new nintendo 3ds can play all 3ds and ds games.There is currently only one game that can only be played on new 3ds and not on a 3ds (xenoblade chronicles)There are several games that take advantage of the extra buttons and control nub of the new 3ds (e.g monster hunter 4, zelda majoras mask), but these games can all still be played on a 3ds **Q: I know this doesn't come with an AC charging lead, but does it come with a USB cable (that I could then plug into an appropriate AC adapter)?** A: No it doesn't come with usb cable, I was surprised too but does work with the old Nintendo charger ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An excellent upgrade, with some minor flaws to it. *by N***R on 6 July 2016* While my original 3DS served me well over the years (despite needing multiple repairs due to being a dodgy Cash Converters thing) I finally decided to upgrade to the New model after seeing the difference for myself. And while it's not an improvement in EVERY area, it's definitely the superior model by a massive margin. First, I'll list the cons, because there are so few. Keep in mind that I don't like the XL models, due to being unnecessarily heavy and bulky, as well as having the screens be twice the size while the resolution stays the same. In laymans terms, the XL models have really blurry screens, while the standard ones have crisp, clear ones. So this will only be comparing the standard size Old and New 3DS. Cons: The stylus on the old 3DS was a really nifty hollowed out metal rod with a plastic tip that could extend to twice it's normal length, while the new 3DS stylus is just a short plastic pen reminecient of the original "phat" DS. The "C-Stick" as Nintendo call it works well - if anyone remembers old laptops, it's the exact same little nub that they used for their mouse pointers - but it's not quite as good as an actual analog stick. So be prepared to get used to the way it works. The included SMB protocol software (referred to as "microSD Management" in the system settings where it is found) has a horrible artificial bottleneck to it's upload and download rates. This is pretty bad because the micro SD card is behind the back plate, which is screwed on, forcing you to physically remove the disk (yes, it IS a disk, look it up) if you're a fan of loading your little SD full of music or other large files. If you're a warranty-voiding homebrew fiend, there are user-made alternatives that use FTP and don't suck, but if you were, you wouldn't need this review, would you? This isn't a limitation of SMB itself, just of the N3DS' native SMB client. Or, to put it in short, slightly more technical terms - the new 3DS normally has a wi-fi bandwidth of 600 KB/s minimum, up to roughly 1 MB/s, but the SMB client has a hard time pushing past 20 KB/s. Nintendo didn't take advantage of the system's increased power to improve the frame rates of old, choppy games such as Metal Gear Solid 3D. Normally, I'd shrug this off as some kind of technical limitation, but basically every custom firmware package on the homebrew scene includes options to do just that, and while it (obviously) reduces the battery life due to working the CPUs harder, it does in fact work wonders for some the framerates of some games. This doesn't apply to newer games that have native compatibility for the stronger hardware - games like Kirby: Planet Robobot. It doesn't come with a charger. It says so on the box, which is clearly shown on the screenshots of the box. Don't whine when you don't get a charger. It uses the same charger as the original 3DS and the DSi models. If you don't have one spare, order one with it. Pros: The increased system power does more than just "make things load faster" - even on vanilla firmware, it comes with many perks. Most notable is the web browser. The "Spider" browser used by the old 3DS was incredibly bare-bones, completely lacking video support, tabbed browsing, and generally being lackluster for anything more than just browsing GameFAQs while playing. Plus, you can't use it at all while playing Smash or Monster Hunter 4 on that hardware. Same with Miiverse. The only way to watch YouTube on it is to rely on an incredibly crash-prone app that is nothing more than a clunkily modified Spider browser under the bonnet anyway. The New 3DS' increased power comes with a new browser, called Skater. It's similar to Spider, but it supports tabbed browsing, can load bigger web pages, and supports gorgeous 3D video, both the split screen kind and the 3D glasses type. It's so good, that objects can pop right out of the screen at you, and you'll even start seeing double vision at realistic times! (if it makes you uncomfortable, just turn the slider down a tad) No, you don't need the glasses. The system handles it for you - you just need to pick the right setting. (and turn the 3D up, obviously) Plus, you can use it while Smash Bros. or Monster Hunter 4 are paused in the background with no penalty whatsoever. The built-in amiibo support is far more convenient than having to lug around a separate adapter which requires infrared. Don't actually touch the screen with them, though - they might scratch it. (they sure scratched my Wii U GamePad - at least that doesn't have the NFC hardware in the screen) Try hovering them over the screen instead. Some people can even put them on the back of the system - that might be an Ambassador-only thing, however. The New 3DS is designed for theft protection from the ground up. The cartridge slot and stylus holder are both held close to the user's body, the SD Card slot is hidden behind the screwed-tight back plate, and there's space for a wrist strap on the top right of the system, perfect for slipping the strap on before taking the device out of your pocket. While it doesn't come with a wrist strap, it's rather easy to find strong ones. The "Super-Stable 3D" works as advertised, automatically adjusting the 3D based on where your head and eyes are, even in the dark. It's fast enough to barely be noticable, and prevents the major O3DS annoyance of holding the system at a very specific spot ahead of you. There's an optional feature to have the screen backlights automatically brighten or dim themselves based on the real-world lighting while using 3DS software. 3DS software is anything that isn't a DS, DSi, or GBA game. (Although only Ambassadors get access to the very limited GBA Virtual Console selection - there are various technical reasons I won't go into here, but they're also the reason that the autobrightness won't work when running them, unlike every other Virtual Console title) The New 3DS can play some games the Old 3DS cannot - most notably Xenoblade Chronicles 3D and SNES Virtual Console titles. The superior wireless card in the New 3DS slashes the download times for eShop titles significantly, as well as the eShop itself booting faster thanks to the stronger CPUs. All in all, if you're buying a 3DS for the first time, get this model. If you have one already, consider if you actually want the upgrade. It's a really nice upgrade, but might not be worth the price point, depending on your usage habits. ### ⭐ Faulty console on startup, frozen touch screen *by V***F on 7 December 2016* Bought this for christmas present for my girlfriend. Delivery was on time, however upon opening the package and turning on the 3DS, I was prompted with the language selection start up screen but the whole touch screen was unresponsive. I have tried all the buttons, clean the screen with a dry cloth, hard resetting the console and also going to the calibration screen (which was also completely unresponsive). I had to contact the manufacturer (Nintendo) and send the console for repair. Extremely disappointed with the product I have received and likely would not get the console back on time for christmas. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I loved the cover plater I had to buy a screw ... *by A***Y on 15 April 2016* I loved the cover plater I had to buy a screw driver, I really think when you are paying this much for hardware Nintendo could afford to package the relevant sized screwdriver with it so I am knocking a star off for that, doesn't come with a charger either which is also a bit cheap luckily I had one from my last 3DS so didn't matter to me just be aware if you don't that you will need to buy one, they should do a USB charger so people can plug it into other devices to charge would be simpler and smaller to package. As for the console itself it feels so much more robust than the previous 3DS I had and the DS Lite and the integral second thumstick is easier to use than my old circlepad pro and the way it is responsive and pleasant to use. The game Xenoblade Chronicles is very interesting I am a big fan of the Fire Emblem, Monster Hunter and Etrian Odyssey and Advanced Wars style of games as they are absorbing and great value for money. Xenoblade has it's own real time combat system not like the turn based of Fire Emblem which is still quite new but enjoying getting to grips with it and the wandering exploring bits feel a bit like a mini Skyrim in places, the graphics although a little retro are still pleasing to the eye and the story is interesting as well and the sound is decent and you get a feeling of exploring a vast environment and I think RPG players will like it a lot. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ph/products/48182493-new-nintendo-3ds](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/48182493-new-nintendo-3ds) --- *Product available on Desertcart Philippines* *Store origin: PH* *Last updated: 2026-08-30*