Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Are these games in your 3DS collection? Here are some of the best.

While there's a lot of buzz around the Nintendo Switch OLED, sometimes simpler is best. If you'd like a trusty old handheld, try out the Nintendo 3DS, a gaming system that has been around since 2011 and was discontinued in September 2020. Because of the console's long run, continuation of online play, and eShop access, there is still a wide variety of games available for players. Some of the best include remakes of fan favorites, continuations from classic characters, and of course, a little something new. Get the most out of your 3DS with these awesome games.

Featured favorite

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D for Nintendo 3DS

Ocarina of Time has been a huge favorite among fans of the Legend of Zelda series since it first was released on the Nintendo 64 more than 20 years ago. It was remade with 3D graphics just for this console to enjoy some nostalgia with a little bit of an upgrade.

$20 at Best Buy $20 at Amazon

Just add amiibo

Animal Crossing: New Leaf for Nintendo 3DS

Staff Pick

This adorable town-building game has been made even better than before with the addition of the amiibo feature. Collect amiibo figures of your favorite Animal Crossing characters and connect your amiibo to your Nintendo 3DS to add them to your town.

$20 at Best Buy $20 at Amazon

More mansion

Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon for Nintendo 3DS

The fun of Luigi's Mansion continues in this sequel introducing more mansions, Dark Light, and the Polterpup. Get your vacuum ready and get to ghost hunting!

$20 at Best Buy $20 at Amazon

Battle all day

Pokemon Ultra Sun for Nintendo 3DS

Discover Ultra Beasts and take on Team Rainbow Rocket to keep the Alola region safe as the Pokemon journey continues in Pokemon Ultra Sun. Among other exclusive legendary Pokemon, your Cosmoem Pokemon will evolve into Solgaleo in Sun.

$40 at Best Buy $42 at Amazon

Battle all night

Pokemon Ultra Moon for Nintendo 3DS

Another option to finding Ultra Beasts in the Alola region as the latest Pokemon trainer is Pokemon Ultra Moon. In this version of the game, your Cosmoem Pokemon will evolve into Lunala.

$40 at Best Buy $49 at Amazon

Classic style

Super Mario 3D Land for Nintendo 3DS

Bringing 3D to the platform world, Super Mario 3D Land is all the Mario we know and love with a real 3D experience! You will also find the return of the lovable Tanooki Mario.

$30 at Best Buy $30 at Amazon

Play with time

Majora's Mask for Nintendo 3DS

In the 3D remake of this unique Zelda game, you face the ultimate puzzle of saving the town from destruction from the moon as it makes its way to crash into the village in three days.

$40 at Best Buy $27 at Amazon

Linking old and new

Link Between Worlds for Nintendo 3DS

A top-down game set in the same world as The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Link must journey through Hyrule and Lorule using a unique 2D mechanic. You must solve puzzles in the dungeons, battle enemies, and rescue Princess Zelda.

$40 at Best Buy $20 at Amazon

Be the very best

Pokemon Omega Ruby for Nintendo 3DS

Discover more Pokemon in the Hoenn region as a new Pokemon trainer and learn about Mega Evolution Pokemon. Build up your skills to catch legendary Pokemon, Groudon.

$40 at Best Buy $39 at Amazon

Like no one ever was

Pokemon Alpha Sapphire for Nintendo 3DS

If legendary Pokemon Kyogre seems like your style, you may want to explore the Hoenn region with Pokemon Alpha Sapphire! See what kind of team you can build as you uncover Mega Evolution Pokemon secrets.

$40 at Best Buy $40 at Amazon

Find your fighter

Super Smash 3DS for Nintendo 3DS

Super Smash Bros has made its way to the Nintendo 3DS! Fight as some of your favorite Nintendo characters in worlds from a variety of games.

$40 at Best Buy $50 at Amazon

New Pokemon to catch

Pokemon X for Nintendo 3DS

New Pokemon come to the Kalos region! Trade and battle your Pokemon with real players online. In this version of Pokemon, you will have the exclusive opportunity to catch Xerneas.

$40 at Best Buy $38 at Amazon

And new Pokemon to interact with

Pokemon Y for Nintendo 3DS

Also available in both the X and Y Pokemon games is the ability to interact with your Pokemon in Pokemon-Amie. Get your exclusive Yvelta in Y!

$40 at Best Buy $38 at Amazon

Race to the finish

Mario Kart 7 for Nintendo 3DS

Choose your driver and your kart and take it to the tracks! This is the first Mario Kart where racers find themselves racing not only on the tracks but also in some new environments in the air and underwater!

$34 at Amazon

Like everything, this is awesome

The Lego Movie Videogame for Nintendo 3DS

Play as beloved Lego Movie hero, Emmett, and more than 90 other characters as you defeat Lord Business. Based on The Lego Movie, this fun game is a great option for young children.

$11 at Amazon

Lead your army

Fire Emblem: Awakening for Nintendo 3DS

Choose who you will lead from a variety of classes and skill backgrounds in the Fire Emblem characters. You and your soldiers could save the world in this strategy-based RPG.

$40 at Best Buy $42 at Amazon

Play with friends

Mario Party: Island Tour for Nintendo 3DS

You and three of your friends and family can choose between one of seven game boards as you battle through minigames to become the winner. Of course, it's Mario-themed!

$30 at Amazon

Old meets new

Metroid: Samus Returns for Nintendo 3DS

Play this classic Metroid game, Metroid II: Return of Samus, reimagined for the Nintendo 3DS with a few new abilities specific to this game system.

$40 at Best Buy $40 at Amazon

Take to the skies

Kid Icarus: Uprising for Nintendo 3DS

$35 at Best Buy $35 at Amazon

Hail the Goddess!

Pit makes his grand return on the 3DS with an adventure to save the world. A slider-adventure game, players must soar through the air and battle Medusa's minions. Play solo or with up to six friends on multiplayer.

Add these favorites to your collection

Although the Nintendo 3DS came out quite some time ago, it is still an excellent portable gaming system. The variety of games that have come out over the last few years leaves something to offer for many ages. With the arrival of the Nintendo Switch, some have wondered if the 3DS would still be worth having. However, according to President of Nintendo of America, Doug Bowser, the system will still be supported in 2020.

These are just a few of the many, many Nintendo 3DS games available. There are options for whenever you may be in the mood for! Bring the town inside your home with Animal Crossing: New Leaf and the cute amiibo character options. Or, settle into an old favorite with a bit of a modern tweak with The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D. And when you're ready to move onto the new console, we know the best games on the Nintendo Switch waiting for you too!


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