Nintendo Switch vs Nintendo 3DS - consoles compared

Nintendo Switch vs Nintendo 3DS - a comparison

There are many advantages and disadvantages for both the Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo 3DS.

The Nintendo Switch came on the market in 2017, the Nintendo 3DS already in 2011. Two newer versions of the console 3DS appeared, the Nintendo 3DS XL 2012 and the New Nintendo 3DS XL 2014.
Both consoles can be connected to a WLAN router or an access point.
In addition, both have an external memory slot, for example an SD or micro SD card reader.
However, only the Nintendo Switch is Region-Free. It allows you to play games from other continents. However, this possibility does not exist on the Nintendo 3DS.
The switch has a pixel density of 236ppi. The pixel density of the 3DS is only 96ppi. So a 2.46 times less.
The resolution of the Switch is 1280 x 720px and that of the Nintendo 3DS is 400x240px. This means that the switch has an almost 10 times higher resolution.
For data that you want to save on the console, the Nintendo 3DS offers 2GB of internal storage and the Switch 32GB.
Both consoles have a touchscreen.
The Nintendo 3DS has a wide range of games due to its long market presence. There is still a limited selection for the Nintendo Switch.

In addition to the own brands, there are also a variety of other games for the Nintendo consoles.

Many of the games released on the Switch are also available on other Nintendo platforms, such as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
The game Super Mario Odyssey and the game Xenoblade Chronicles 2 have been released exclusively for the Switch.
By May 30, 2018, a total of 32 games had been released for the Nintendo Switch.
The extremely popular game The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was released for both consoles.
For the Nintendo 3DS, Harvest Moon 3D: A New Beginning, Lego City Undercover: The Chase Begins, Monster Hunter 4 or Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon were released.

In our next tip, we'll reveal the best tips for the Nintendo Switch.