
The Nintendo 3DS, which came out in early 2011, was the next generation of the popular Nintendo DS. It could play most games made for the older DS system. As the name suggests, the 3DS offered glasses-free 3D graphics, and players could adjust the 3D effect using a slider. It also introduced a new analog stick-like control called the Circle Pad. The 3DS originally cost $250, but after slow sales and some criticism, Nintendo lowered the price to $170. Over its lifetime, several updated versions were released, including the New Nintendo 3DS XL for $199. Ultimately, the 3DS family of handhelds sold about 75.9 million units worldwide.