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The Nintendo 3DS is a handheld game console produced by Nintendo. The autostereoscopic device is able to project stereoscopic 3D effects without the common use of 3D glasses or any additionsl accessories. The Nintendo 3DS features backward compatibility with Nintendo DSseries software,including Nintendo DSisoftware. Announcing the device in March 2010, Nintendo officially unveiled it at E3 2010,with the company inviting attendees to use demonstration units. The console succeeds the Nintendo DSseries of handheld systems and competes with Sony'sPlayStation Vita console.

The Nintendo 3DS was released in Japan on February 26,2011; in Europe on March 25,2011; in North America on March 27,2011; in Australia on March 31, 2011; and in Korea on April 28,2012. On July 28, 2011, Nintendo announced a major price drop starting August 12. In addition, consumers who bought the system at its original price gained access to ten free NES (Nintendo Entertainment System) games starting September 1, 2011 and 10 free Game Boy Advance games starting December 16, 2011, from the Nintendo eShop.