Based on this site, it looks like there are just 15 games.
| Game | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth | eShop only | |
| BlockForm | ||
| BRICK RACE | ||
| Dragon Fang Z: Ryuusha Rose to Yadorigi no Meikyuu | eShop only | A 2019 New 3DS port of the 2017 Switch game. |
| Fire Emblem Warriors | ||
| Futuridum EP Deluxe | ||
| Lifespeed | eShop only | |
| Minecraft: New Nintendo 3DS Edition | Both | |
| Pinball Hall of Fame: Williams Collection | ||
| Pirate Pop Plus | ||
| Pixel Hunter | ||
| Runbow Pocket | ||
| Silver Falls: 3 Down Stars | eShop only | |
| Wind-Up Knight 2 | ||
| Xenoblade Chronicles 3D | Both |
I only ask, because that console is selling used where I live for about 200-300, but the 3dsxl is only about 100 if you find a good deal usually around 120.
Yeah, the list of New 3DS exclusives is pretty short.
I am fairly sure that having a New 3DS does help with performance on some original 3DS games though.
The system will actually downclock when running titles that are not specifically flagged as N3DS enhanced. This can be overridden through softmodding though.
Imo the main addition to that console is that face tracking made the 3d work properly.
I can second this. I got back into playing my 3DS last year and was quickly reminded how frustrating it was having to keep your head in the perfect spot for the 3D effect to work correctly. I ended up buying a New 3DS and was blown away by how well the head tracking worked and how big of an improvement it made to the experience when playing with 3D turned on.
The only 3DS I had was a N3DS, maybe that explains why I’ve never had issues with the 3D while most people seem to complain about it?
I had a 3DSXL and the 3D gave me intense headaches within minutes of turning it on, and you had to hold your head at a perfect distance and angle from the screen that I was basically never in. So I just kept it 2D at all times. It also helped with battery life and framerates, I remember turning 3D on in one of the Pokémon games (Y maybe?) and it chugged down to like 10 FPS in battles.
There’s some more games that benefit from the extra power, like Smash Bros.
And if you’re interested in emulating older systems on it, you’ll need the extra power.
If you are interested in custom firmware, there are homebrew apps that either are better with the n3ds or outright require it. I don’t know which Moonlight is but you can stream your PC right to the 3DS which I find wholly awesome. I made the upgrade from regular to “New” back in the day and haven’t regretted it a minute but if you’re on a budget or just playing it the way it was meant to be played you may be better off with the OG
That’s insane these prices are still almost the original retail price. If I’m remembering correctly, most the post-intro titles didn’t even take advantage of the 3D screens after awhile, so I’m confused on the draw for the new revision except that it’s bigger.
You’d be better off just getting a vastly cheaper and more powerful handheld meant for modern emulation.
Yeah, but there’s only one handheld with DS/3DS emulation in mind and it’s not cheaper.
