The Nintendo 3DS has a clamshell design built with a smooth plastic casing that gives it a metal like finish. The console also has a rear opening to place the telescopic stylus. It weighs 227 g with dimensions of 5.3 x 2.9 x 0.8 inches, making it portable. One of the unique features of a Nintendo 3DS are the availability of 2 screens. The upper screen has a 3.53 inch 3D LCD display with a resolution of 800 x 240 Pixels; 400 Pixels are allocated to each eye to enable 3D viewing. The lower screen has a 3.02 inch touchscreen LCD display, with a resolution of 320 x 240 Pixels.
In addition to the standard D-pad, the Nintendo DS has an extra button called the Circle Pad that acts like a thumb stick offering analogue control. The Nintendo DS has a gyroscope and accelerometer making motion controlled gaming possible. The console has ports such as a power port, an SD card slot, a Headphone jack and a game card slot. It has a powerful Lithium Ion battery that takes around 3.5 hours to fully charge.
Wi-fi enables you to connect to the internet. It includes a pair of stereo speakers positioned left and right of the top screen and a built-in microphone that can record sounds. You can capture photos with the Nintendo 3DS and even take pictures and videos in 3D. You can also exchange data with other Nintendo 3DS systems. Wifi helps you to access online services through eShop featuring downloadable games, applications, etc.
