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History of video game consoles (eighth generation)

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    In the history of video games, the eighth generation is the current iteration of video game consoles, following the previous seventh generation: Nintendo's Wii, Sony's PlayStation 3, and Microsoft's Xbox 360. This currently includes Nintendo's home console successor, the Wii U, which was released in the fourth quarter of 2012. The PlayStation 4 was officially announced on February 20, 2013, and is anticipated for a Christmas release.[1] The successor to the Xbox 360 (codenamed "Durango"[2]) is rumoured to be released in late 2013.[3]

    For video game handhelds, the generation began in February 2011 with the release of the Nintendo 3DS, successor to the Nintendo DS, in Japan, followed by a North American and European release in March. The successor of the PlayStation Portable, the PlayStation Vita, was released in December 2011 in Japan, and Western markets in February 2012.

    Claims have been made that the eighth generation of video game consoles will face stiff competition from the smartphone, tablet, and Smart TV gaming markets.[4][5][6][7][8][9] Due to the proliferation of the aforementioned devices, some analysts speculate the eighth generation to be the last generation of home consoles.[9]

    Other consoles such as the Shield Project, Steam Box, and GameStick are also attempting to compete in this market; however these are seldom referred to as "eighth generation consoles".[10][11][12]

    Transition[]

    Though prior console generations have normally occurred in five to six-year cycles, the transition from seventh to eighth generation units has lasted more than six years.[13] The transition is also unusual in that the prior generation's best-selling unit, the Wii, is the first to be replaced in the eighth generation.[13] Microsoft have stated they have begun looking at their next console, but as of 2011, they, along with Sony, consider themselves only halfway through a ten-year lifecycle for their current seventh-generation offerings.[14][15][16][17] Sony and Microsoft representatives have stated that the addition of motion controllers and camera-based controllers like Kinect and PlayStation Move have extended these systems' lifetimes.[18] Nintendo president Satoru Iwata had stated that his company would be releasing the Wii U due to declining sales of seventh generation home consoles and that "the market is now waiting for a new proposal for home consoles".[19] Sony considered making its next console a digital download only machine, but decided against it due to concerns about the inconsistency of internet speeds available globally, especially in developing countries.[20]

    Home consoles[]

    Wii U[]

    Main article: Wii U

    In November 2010, Nintendo of America CEO Reggie Fils-Aime stated that the release of the next generation of Nintendo would be determined by the continued success of the Wii.[21] Nintendo announced their successor to the Wii, the Wii U, at the Electronic Entertainment Expo 2011 on June 7, 2011.[22] The Wii U was released in North America on November 18, 2012, in Europe on November 30, 2012 and in Japan on December 8, 2012.

    After the announcement, several journalists classified the system as the first eighth generation home console.[13][23][24] However, prominent sources have brought this into speculation because of its comparative lack of power with respect to the announced specifications for PlayStation 4 and the successor to the Xbox 360.[25][26]

    The Wii U's main controller, the Wii U GamePad, features an embedded touchscreen that can work as an auxiliary interactive screen in a fashion similar to the Nintendo DS/3DS, or if compatible with "Off TV Play", can even act as the main screen itself, enabling games to be played without the need of a television. The Wii U is compatible with its predecessor's peripherals, such as the Wii Remote Plus, the Nunchuk, and the Wii Balance Board.

    PlayStation 4[]

    Main article: PlayStation 4

    On February 20, 2013, Sony announced the PlayStation 4. The release date is set for Q4 2013.

    The PlayStation 4's main controller is the fourth iteration of Sony's DualShock controller series. Similar in design to its predecessors the DualShock 4's new feature a 2 point touchpad with click mechanism and capacitive type and two new buttons called "Options" and "Share" instead of the "Select" and "Start" buttons seen in the previous models. The PlayStation 4 will be also compatible with the PlayStation Move controller and it was announced that some games may be played with the PlayStation Vita including being viewed with the portable's screen.

    Comparison[]

    Comparison of eighth-generation video game home consoles
    Name Wii U Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch (OLED model) PlayStation 4 PlayStation 4 Slim PlayStation 4 Pro Xbox One Xbox One S Xbox One X
    Logo File:Nintendo Switch logo, horizontal.png File:PlayStation 4 logo and wordmark.svg File:X Box One logo.svg
    Manufacturer Nintendo Sony Interactive Microsoft
    Image Nintendo-Switch-Console-Docked-wJoyConRB Nintendo Switch OLED File:PlayStation 4 Slim 8504.jpg
    A white Wii U console and GamePad A Nintendo Switch in docked mode with Neon Blue & Neon Red Joy-Con controllers in grip A Nintendo Switch OLED Model in handheld mode with White Joy-Con controllers A PlayStation 4 console and DualShock 4 controller A PlayStation 4 Slim console and DualShock 4 controller A PlayStation 4 Pro console An Xbox One console, controller and Kinect sensor An Xbox One S console and controller An Xbox One X console
    Release dates
    • NA: November 18, 2012
    • EU: November 30, 2012
    • AU: November 30, 2012
    • JP: December 8, 2012
    • WW: March 3, 2017[27]
    • WW: October 8, 2021
    • NA: November 15, 2013
    • EU: November 29, 2013
    • AU: November 29, 2013
    • JP: February 22, 2014
    • WW: September 15, 2016[28]
    • WW: November 10, 2016[29]
    • NA: November 22, 2013
    • EU: November 22, 2013 (select countries only)[30]
    • AU: November 22, 2013
    • JP: September 4, 2014[31]
    • NA: August 2, 2016 (select countries only)
    • EU: August 2, 2016 (select countries only)
    • AU: August 2, 2016
    • JP: November 24, 2016
    • WW: April 16, 2019
    (all digital edition)
    • WW: November 7, 2017
    [32]
    Launch prices US$ US$299.99 (equivalent to $354.08 in 2023)[n 1] US$299.99 (equivalent to $331.63 in 2023)[27] US$349.99 (equivalent to $349.99 in 2023) US$399.99 (equivalent to $465.3 in 2023)[33] US$299.00 (equivalent to $337.6 in 2023) US$399.00 (equivalent to $450.51 in 2023)[29] US$499.99 (equivalent to $581.63 in 2023) US$299.00 (equivalent to $337.6 in 2023) US$499.99 (equivalent to $552.73 in 2023)
    € Set by retailers €320 €349 €399.00[33] €299.99[34] €399.99[34] €499 €299[35] €499.99[36]
    GB£ Set by retailers £279.99 (equivalent to £372.07 in 2023)[27] £309.99 (equivalent to £368.05 in 2023) £349.00 (equivalent to £505.23 in 2023)[33] £345.00 (equivalent to £474.85 in 2023)[29] £429.00 (equivalent to £621.05 in 2023) £249 (equivalent to £342.71 in 2023)[35]
    A$ A$348.00 (equivalent to $Error when using {{Inflation}}: |index=AU (parameter 1) not a recognized index. in 2022) A$469.95 (equivalent to $Error when using {{Inflation}}: |index=AU (parameter 1) not a recognized index. in 2022)[27] A$540.00 (equivalent to $Error when using {{Inflation}}: |index=AU (parameter 1) not a recognized index. in 2022) A$549.00 (equivalent to $Error when using {{Inflation}}: |index=AU (parameter 1) not a recognized index. in 2022)[33] A$560.00 (equivalent to $Error when using {{Inflation}}: |index=AU (parameter 1) not a recognized index. in 2022)[29] A$599.00 (equivalent to $Error when using {{Inflation}}: |index=AU (parameter 1) not a recognized index. in 2022)
    JP¥ ¥26,250 (equivalent to ¥27,672 in 2019) ¥29,980 (equivalent to ¥30,443 in 2019)[27] ¥52,500 ¥41,979 (equivalent to ¥43,857 in 2019)
    Current prices Discontinued Same as launch prices Same as launch prices
    • US$349
    • £299[37]
    • A$479 (500 GB Model)[38]
    		 Same as launch prices Same as launch prices Discontinued
    Discontinued January 31, 2017[39] In production In production September 15, 2016 In production Japan: January 5, 2021[40] August 25, 2017[41] Q4 2020
    (All-Digital version discontinued July 16, 2020)[42]     		July 16, 2020[43]
    Sales Shipped 13.56 million (as of December 31, 2018)[44] 114.33 million (all models), 95.01 million (Switch and Switch OLED only) (as of September 30, 2022)[45] 113.6 million (as of September 30, 2020)[46] 10.00 million (as of December 2014)[n 2][47]
    Sold Not reported Not reported 106 million (as of December 31, 2019)[48] 51 million (as of November 15, 2021)[49]
    Best-selling game Mario Kart 8, 8.46 million (as of March 31, 2022)[50] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, 48.41 million (as of September 30, 2022)[51] God of War (2018), 19.50 million (as of February 3, 2022)[52] PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, 8.00 million (as of July 2018)[53]
    List of best-selling Wii U video games List of best-selling Nintendo Switch video games List of best-selling PlayStation 4 video games List of best-selling Xbox One video games
    Media Distribution
    • Wii U Optical Disc (25 GB) (5x CAV)[54]
    		 Nintendo Switch game card (1-64 GB)[55] Blu-ray (25/50 GB) (6x CAV)[56] Blu-ray (25/50/66/100 GB)
    Other Wii Optical Disc (4.7/8.5 GB) (6x CAV) N/A Blu-ray, DVD Blu-ray, DVD, CD Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, DVD, CD[57]
    CPU Type Tri-Core IBM PowerPC Espresso[58] Quad-core ARM Cortex-A57, quad-core ARM Cortex-A53[n 3][59] Octa-core AMD Jaguar-based[n 3][60] Octa-core AMD Jaguar-based[n 3] Octa-core AMD Jaguar-based[n 3][61] Octa-core AMD Jaguar-based[n 3][62]
    ISA PowerPC ARMv8-A x86-64
    Clock speed 1.24 GHz 1.02 GHz 1.60 GHz 2.13 GHz 1.75 GHz 2.30 GHz
    L1 cache 192 kB[n 4] 576 kB[n 5] 512 kB[n 4] 512 kB[n 4]
    L2 cache 3 MB[n 6] 2.5 MB[n 7] 4 MB[n 8][63] 4 MB[n 8][64]
    L3 cache 32 MB eDRAM @ 550 MHz (256 GB/s)[n 9][65] N/A N/A 32 MB eSRAM @ 853 MHz (204 GB/s)[n 10][66] 32 MB eSRAM @ 914 MHz (219 GB/s)[n 10][66] N/A[67]
    3 MB eSRAM[n 11]
    Process 45 nm 20 nm[n 12] 16 nm 28 nm 16 nm[68][69] 28 nm 16 nm
    Secondary ARM9 processor (for background tasks) N/A ARM processor (for background tasks)[70] N/A N/A N/A N/A
    GPU Type AMD Radeon-based "Latte"[71][72] Nvidia GM20B Maxwell-based[73][74] AMD Radeon-based "Liverpool" AMD Radeon-based "Neo"[75] AMD Radeon-based "Durango" AMD Radeon-based "Scorpio Engine"
    Clock speed 550 MHz [72] 307.2-768 MHz[n 13][76] 800 MHz 911 MHz[75] 853 MHz 914 MHz 1,172 MHz[77]
    Stream processors 320[78][72] 256[74] 1152 2304[75] 768[79][80] 2560[81][77]
    TFLOP/s 0.352[72] 0.157-0.393[n 13][76] 1.843 4.198[75] 1.310 1.404 6.001[77]
    TMUs 16[72] 16[74] 72 144[75] 48 160[77]
    Texture rate 8.8 GTexel/s[72] 4.9-12.3 GTexel/s 57.6 GTexel/s 131.2 GTexel/s[75] 40.9 GTexel/s[82] 43.8 GTexel/s 187.5 GTexel/s[77]
    ROPs 8[72] 16[74] 32 64[75] 16 32[77]
    Pixel rate 4.4 GPixel/s[83][72] 4.9-12.3 GPixel/s 25.6 GPixel/s[84] 58.30 GPixel/s[75] 13.6 GPixel/s[82] 14.6 GPixel/s 37.5 GPixel/s[77]
    Compute units 5[72] 2[74] 18 36[75] 12 40[77]
    Process 40 nm[72] 20 nm[74] 28 nm 16 nm[75] 28 nm 16 nm[77]
    Memory Main 2 GB DDR3 SDRAM[85] 4 GB LPDDR4 SDRAM[86] 8 GB GDDR5 SDRAM[64] 8 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB DDR3 SDRAM[64] 12 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
    Clock speed 800 MHz (1600 MHz effective) 1600 MHz (3200 MHz effective) 1700 MHz (6800 MHz effective) 1375 MHz (5500 MHz effective) 1700 MHz (6800 MHz effective) 1066.5 MHz (2133 MHz effective) 1700 MHz (6800 MHz effective)
    Bandwidth 12.8 GB/s 25.6 GB/s 176.0 GB/s 217.6 GB/s 68.3 GB/s 326.4 GB/s
    Reserved 1 GB[87] 1 GB 3.5 GB[88] 3 GB[89]
    Secondary N/A N/A 256 MB DDR3 RAM[70] 1 GB DDR3 RAM N/A
    Storage Internal 8 GB/32 GB eMMC flash memory (non-replaceable)
    1 GB flash memory (reserved for the OS)     		32 GB eMMC NAND flash memory (non-replaceable)[73] 64 GB eMMC NAND flash memory (non-replaceable) 500 GB HDD, 1 TB HDD (user replaceable)[90][91] 1 TB HDD (user replaceable) 500 GB HDD, 1 TB HDD (non-replaceable)[92]
    8 GB flash memory (reserved for the OS)[82]     		500 GB HDD, 1 TB HDD, 2 TB HDD (non-replaceable)
    8 GB flash memory (reserved for the OS)     		1 TB HDD, (non-replaceable)
    8 GB flash memory (reserved for the OS)
    External Supports up to 32 GB SDHC cards
    Supports up to 2 TB USB HDD (Wii U Mode only)[93]     		Supports microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC up to 2 TB[94] Supports USB HDD over 240GB up to 8 TB (with System Software 4.50)[95] Supports USB 3.0 HDD larger than 256 GB up to 16 TB[96][97]
    Game Installation Only downloaded games can be installed to storage Downloaded games can be installed to internal memory or SD card All games must be installed to a connected HDD[98] All games must be installed to a connected HDD
    Network Wireless 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi @ 2.4 and 5.0 GHz[94] 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi @ 2.4 GHz[99] 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi[100] 802.11a/b/g/n dual-band Wi-Fi @ 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz[101] 802.11a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi @ 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz[102]
    Wired Fast Ethernet[n 15] Fast Ethernet[n 16] Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
    Dimensions When lying down on its side:
    Width: 172 mm (6.7 in)
    Height: 46 mm (1.8 in)
    Length: 268.5 mm (10.5 in)
    (can be oriented vertically using a stand)     		Console laying flat:
    Width: 102 mm (4.0 in)
    Height: 13.9 mm (0.55 in)
    Length: 203.1 mm (8.00 in) (Console only)
    239 mm (9.4 in) (Joy-Con attached)
    (must be oriented vertically)     		When lying down on its side:
    Width: 275 mm (10.8 in)
    Height: 53 mm (2.0 in)
    Length: 305 mm (12.0 in)
    (can be oriented vertically using a stand)     		When lying down on its side:
    Width: 265 mm (10.4 in)
    Height: 39 mm (1.5 in)
    Length: 288 mm (11.3 in)
    (can be oriented vertically using a stand)     		When lying down on its side:
    Width: 295 mm (11.6 in)
    Height: 55 mm (2.2 in)
    Length: 327 mm (12.9 in)
    (can be oriented vertically using a stand)[100]     		When lying down on its side:
    Width: 309 mm (12.1 in)
    Height: 83 mm (3.2 in)
    Length: 258 mm (10.1 in)
    (must be oriented horizontally)[103]     		When lying down on its side:
    Width: 295 mm (11.6 in)
    Height: 64 mm (2.5 in)
    Length: 227 mm (8.9 in)
    (can be oriented vertically using a stand)[57]     		When lying down on its side:
    Width: 300 mm
    Height: 60 mm
    Length: 240 mm
    (can be oriented vertically using a stand)[62][104]
    Weight 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) 0.297 kg (0.65 lb) (Console only)
    0.398 kg (0.88 lb) (Joy-Con attached)     		2.8 kg (6.2 lb) 2.1 kg (4.6 lb) 3.3 kg (7.3 lb)[100] 3.2 kg (7.1 lb)[citation needed] 2.9 kg (6.4 lb)[57] 3.8 kg (8.4 lb)[62]
    Power 75 W (external power supply)[105] 4,310 mAh, 3.7 V lithium-ion battery

    Max. 39 W (external power supply)

    		Max. 223 W (internal power supply) Max. 163 W (internal power supply) Max. 289 W (internal power supply)[100] (PSU)

    Max. 310 W (internal power supply)[100] (Product Page)

    		Max. 220 W (external power supply) Max. 125 W (internal power supply) Max. 245 W (internal power supply) [62]
    Included accessories

    All Models

    Deluxe/Premium Model only

    • Wii U GamePad stand
    • Wii U GamePad charging cradle
    • Wii U console stand
    • Two Joy-Con controllers (L and R)
    • Two Joy-Con straps
    • Joy-Con Grip
    • Switch Dock
    • HDMI cable
    • Xbox Wireless Controller
    • Kinect sensor (in some bundles)
    • Wired mono headset
    • HDMI cable
    • Xbox Wireless Controller
    • Wired mono headset
    • HDMI cable
    Video Output 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p
    • HDMI out 1.4b
    • Component video
      • YPBPR (D-Terminal out Japan only)

    576i, 480i (standard 4:3 and 16:9 anamorphic widescreen)

    • Composite video
      • S-Video (NTSC consoles only)
      • RGB SCART (PAL consoles only)
      • D-Terminal (Japanese consoles only)
    		 720p (undocked)[94]
    • Via 6.2-inch, 1280 × 720p LCD screen @ 237 ppi

    1080p, 720p and 480p (docked)

    		720p (undocked)
    • Via 7-inch, 1280 × 720p OLED screen @ 237 ppi

    4K 2160p, 1080p, 720p and 480p (docked)[106]

    		1080p, 1080i, 720p, and 480p
    • HDR10
    • HDMI out 1.4b
    		 4K 2160p, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, and 480p
    • HDR10
    • HDMI out 2.0a
    		 1080p, 720p, and 480p[107][108]
    • HDMI in/out 1.4b

    4K 2160p, 1440p, 1080p, 720p, and 480p[62][107][109]

    • HDR10
    • Dolby Vision
    • HDMI out 2.0a (Xbox One S)
    • HDMI out 2.0b (Xbox One X)
    • HDMI in 1.4b
    • AMD FreeSync support
    Integrated 3DTV support Yes No Yes Yes[110]
    Second screen Wii U GamePad (bundled with console) N/A PlayStation Vita
    PlayStation App on iOS and Android devices     		Xbox Console Companion on Android, iOS, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows Phone
    Remote Local game streaming via Off-TV Play to Wii U GamePad for some games N/A Local and remote game streaming via Remote Play to PS Vita, macOS and Windows, or selected Sony Xperia smartphone[111] for all games,
    except those that require the PS Camera or PS Move[112][113]     		Local game streaming via Xbox App to Windows 10 PC[114]
    Audio
    • 5.1 LPCM output via HDMI
    • Analog stereo via "AV Multi Out" port
    • Stereo speakers on Wii U GamePad
    • Stereo output via 3.5mm jack on Wii U GamePad
    • 5.1 LPCM output via HDMI
    • Stereo speakers on Console
    • Stereo output via 3.5mm jack on Console[94]
    • 7.1 LPCM and bitstreaming output via HDMI
    • 5.1 LPCM and bitstreaming output via optical out
    • Stereo output via 3.5mm jack on DualShock 4
    • Mono speaker on DualShock 4
    • 7.1 LPCM and bitstreaming output via HDMI
    • 2.0 LPCM and bitstreaming output via optical out
    • Internal system speaker[115]
    • Stereo output via extension port on controller (requires adapter for 3.5 mm jacks) and via 3.5 mm jack port (present only on 2nd and 3rd controller revisions)
    Peripheral abilities
    • Bluetooth 4.0
    • HDMI (1 out port)
    • "AV Multi Out" port
    • 4 USB 2.0 ports (2 at front of console, 2 at rear)
    • Sensor Bar power port
    • Near Field Communication (NFC)
    • Bluetooth 4.1
    • HDMI (1 out port on dock)
    • 1 USB 3.0 port (on dock)
    • 2 USB 2.0 ports (on dock)
    • 1 USB-C port (on Console)
    • Near Field Communication (NFC)
    • Bluetooth 4.1
    • HDMI (1 out port on dock)
    • 1 LAN port (on dock)
    • 1 USB 3.0 port (on dock)
    • 2 USB 2.0 ports (on dock)
    • 1 USB-C port (on Console)
    • Near Field Communication (NFC)[94]
    • Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
    • HDMI (1 out port)
    • 2 USB 3.0 ports (at front of console)
    • PS Camera AUX port
    • Optical out port
    • Ethernet port
    • Bluetooth 4.0 (LE)[100]
    • HDMI (1 out port)
    • 2 USB 3.1 (gen 1) ports (at front of console)
    • PS Camera AUX port
    • Optical out port
    • Ethernet port
    • Bluetooth 4.0 (LE)[100]
    • HDMI (1 out port)
    • 3 USB 3.1 (gen 1) ports[100]
    • PS Camera AUX port
    • Optical out port
    • Ethernet port
    • Wi-Fi Direct
    • 2 HDMI (1 in port and 1 out port)[116]
    • 3 USB 3.0 ports (1 at side of console, 2 at rear)
    • Kinect port
    • Optical out port
    • Ethernet port
    • IR Blaster
    • Bluetooth 4.0[117]
    • 2 HDMI (1 in port and 1 out port)[57]
    • 3 USB 3.0 ports (1 at front of console, 2 at rear)
    • Optical out port
    • S/PDIF
    • Ethernet port
    Controller
    • Xbox Wireless Controller (up to 8)
    • Xbox Series X controller
    • Kinect
    • Computer Mouse (select games only)
    • Computer keyboard (select games only)
    • Amazon Alexa (voice controls only)
    Touch capability Wii U GamePad includes an integrated resistive touchscreen Console includes multi-touch capacitive touchscreen[94] DualShock 4 controller includes an integrated 2 point capacitive touchpad N/A
    Camera Wii U GamePad camera (bundled with all consoles) N/A PlayStation Camera Kinect Kinect (adapter required to use)[121]
    Online services Network Nintendo Network Nintendo Switch Online PlayStation Network Xbox Live
    Downloads Downloads games and automatic updates in the background via SpotPass Downloads automatic updates in the background Downloads games and automatic updates in the background Downloads games and automatic updates in the background[122]
    Subscription Free Paid Nintendo Switch Online subscription required for online multiplayer, except for free-to-play titles[123] Paid PlayStation Plus subscription required for online multiplayer and cloud saves except for free-to-play titles[124][125] Paid Xbox Live Gold subscription required for online multiplayer, except for free-to-play titles free cloud saves[126]
    Game DVR Image Screenshots with Miiverse integration (can be shared to Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus and Tumblr) Screenshots with Facebook and Twitter integration[127] Screenshots with Twitter integration Screenshots with Twitter integration
    Video Gameplay replays with YouTube integration (select games only) Up to 30 seconds of gameplay with Facebook and Twitter integration[128][129] Up to 1 hour of gameplay with Dailymotion, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube integration; 720p for all PS4 models, 1080p for PS4 Pro Up to 5 minutes of gameplay; 1080p for all Xbox One models,[130] 4K for Xbox One X (external storage required)[131]
    Live streaming N/A N/A Live streaming with Dailymotion, Twitch, Ustream and YouTube Gaming integration Live streaming with Mixer and Twitch integration
    Free Free Free Paid subscription to Xbox Live Gold required[132]
    Regional lockout Region locked[133] Unrestricted Unrestricted[134] Unrestricted[135][136]
    List of games List of Wii U games List of Nintendo Switch games List of PlayStation 4 games List of Xbox One games
    Backward compatibility Wii[n 17] Partial[n 18] Partial[n 19] Partial[n 20]
    System software Wii U system software Nintendo Switch system software PlayStation 4 system software Xbox One system software
    Updates Updates are downloaded and installed automatically in Standby Mode Automatic updates can be enabled by turning on Automatic Software Updates in System Settings[141] Updates are downloaded and installed automatically in Rest Mode Updates are downloaded and installed automatically in Instant-on Mode

    Notes[]

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    Handheld systems[]

    Nintendo 3DS[]

    Main article: Nintendo 3DS

    The Nintendo 3DS is a portable game console produced by Nintendo. It is the successor to the Nintendo DS. The autostereoscopic device is able to project stereoscopic 3D effects without the use of 3D glasses or any additional accessories.[143] The Nintendo 3DS features backward compatibility with Nintendo DS series software, including Nintendo DSi software.[143] Announcing the device in March 2010, Nintendo officially unveiled it at E3 2010,[143][144] with the company inviting attendees to use demonstration units.[145] The console succeeds the Nintendo DS series of handheld systems,[143] which primarily competes with PlayStation Portable.[146] It competes with Sony's handheld, the PlayStation Vita.[147]

    The Nintendo 3DS was released in Japan on February 26, 2011; in Europe on March 25, 2011; in North America on March 27, 2011;[148][149] and in Australia on March 31, 2011. On July 28, 2011, Nintendo announced a major price drop starting August 12. In addition, as of September 2011 consumers who bought the system at its original price have access to ten Nintendo Entertainment System games before they are available to the general public, after which the games may be updated to the versions publicly released on the Nintendo eShop. In December 2011, ten Game Boy Advance games were made available to consumers who bought the system at its original price at no charge, with Nintendo stating it currently has no plans to release to the general public.[150]

    On June 21, 2012, Nintendo announced a new, bigger model of the 3DS called the Nintendo 3DS XL. It has 90% larger screens than the 3DS and slightly longer battery life. It was released on July 28, 2012 in Europe and August 19, 2012 in North America.

    PlayStation Vita[]

    Main article: PlayStation Vita

    PlayStation Vita is a handheld game console developed by Sony Computer Entertainment.[151] It is the successor to the PlayStation Portable as part of the PlayStation brand of gaming devices. It was released in Japan and parts of Asia on December 17, 2011[152] and was released in Europe and North America on February 22, 2012.[153][154]

    The handheld includes two analog sticks, a 5-inch (130 mm) OLED multi-touch capacitive touchscreen, and supports Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and optional 3G. Internally, the Vita features a 4 core ARM Cortex-A9 MPCore processor and a 4 core SGX543MP4+ graphics processing unit, as well as LiveArea software as its main user interface, which succeeds the XrossMediaBar.[155][156]

    The device is fully backward-compatible with PlayStation Portable games digitally released on the PlayStation Network via the PlayStation Store.[157] However, PS One Classics/TurboGrafx-16 titles were not compatible at launch.[158] The Vita's dual analog sticks are supported on selected PSP games via button mapping. The graphics for PSP releases are up-scaled, with a smoothing filter to reduce pixelation.[159]

    Handheld comparison[]

    Name Nintendo 3DS / 3DS XL PlayStation Vita
    Logo File:Nintendo 3DS (logo).svg File:PlayStation Vita logo SVG.svg
    Manufacturer Nintendo Sony
    Console File:PlayStation Vita illustration.svg
    Release dates Nintendo 3DS

    Nintendo 3DS XL

    		All versions
    Launch prices Nintendo 3DS
    • ¥25,000
    • US$249.99[160]
    • £/€, set by individual retailers[161]
    • A$349.95[162]

    Nintendo 3DS XL

    • ¥18,900
    • US$199.99
    • £/€, set by individual retailers
    • A$249.9
    		 Wi-Fi
    • ¥24,980
    • $249
    • €249
    • £229.99

    Wi-Fi+3G

    • ¥29,980
    • $299
    • €299
    • £279.99[163]
    Current prices Nintendo 3DS

    Nintendo 3DS XL
    Same as launch prices

    		Wi-Fi
    • ¥19,980

    Same as launch prices
    Wi-Fi+3G

    • ¥19,980

    Same as launch prices

    Units shipped Worldwide: 29.84 million (as of 31 December 2012)[166] Worldwide: 2.2 million (as of 30 June 2012)[167]
    Best-selling game Super Mario 3D Land, 8 million units(as of 31 December 2012)[168] N/A
    Display Top:
    Autostereoscopic (3D) LCD 800 × 240 px (400 × 240 px per eye)
    • 3.53 in (90 mm) (Nintendo 3DS)
    • 4.88 in (124 mm) (Nintendo 3DS XL)

    Bottom:

    2D LCD Touchscreen 320 × 240 px QVGA
    • 3.02 in (77 mm) (Nintendo 3DS)
    • 4.18 in (106 mm) (Nintendo 3DS XL)
    		 5 in (130 mm) OLED 960 × 544 px[169]
    3D enabled Yes No
    CPU Dual-core ARM11 MPCore Quad-core ARM Cortex-A9 MPCore[169][170]
    GPU Digital Media Professionals PICA200 PowerVR SGX543MP4+[169]
    Memory 128 MB FCRAM, 6 MB VRAM 512 MB RAM, 128 MB VRAM[171]
    Camera One front-facing and a set of two rear-facing 3D 0.3 MP (VGA) camera sensors Front and rear 0.3 MP (VGA) camera sensors[169]
    Storage

    2 GB (1.5 GB usable) NAND flash internal storage
    Supports up to 128GB SDXC cards, and up to 32GB SDHC cards[172]

    • 2 GB SD card included (Nintendo 3DS)
    • 4 GB SDHC card included (Nintendo 3DS XL)
    		 No internal storage
    4 GB to 32 GB of proprietary removable memory sticks
    Media Nintendo 3DS Game Card (1–8 GB)
    Nintendo DS Game Card (8–512 MB)     		PlayStation Vita Game Card (2–4 GB)
    User interface
    Battery Nintendo 3DS
    1300 mAh lithium-ion battery
    • 3DS Mode: 3–5 hours
    • DS Mode: 5–8 hours

    Nintendo 3DS XL

    1750 mAh lithium-ion battery
    • 3DS Mode: 3.5–6.5 hours
    • DS Mode: 6–10 hours

    (determined by screen brightness, Wi-Fi, sound volume, and 3D effect)

    		All versions
    2200 mAh lithium-ion battery
    • Gameplay: 3–5 hours
    • Video playback: 5 hours
    • Music: 9 hours[175]

    (determined by screen brightness, Wi-Fi, sound volume, and whether 3G is active)

    Connectivity
    Stylus Nintendo 3DS
    Extendable up to 100 mm (3.9 in) long

    Nintendo 3DS XL

    96 mm (3.8 in) long
    		 N/A
    Weight Nintendo 3DS
    235 grams (8.3 oz)

    Nintendo 3DS XL

    336 grams (11.9 oz)
    		 Wi-Fi model
    260 grams (9.2 oz)

    Wi-Fi+3G model

    279 grams (9.8 oz)
    Dimensions Nintendo 3DS
    • 134 mm (5.3 in) W
    • 74 mm (2.9 in) D
    • 22 mm (0.87 in) H

    Nintendo 3DS XL

    • 156 mm (6.1 in) W
    • 93 mm (3.7 in) D
    • 22 mm (0.87 in)
    		 All versions
    • 182 mm (7.2 in) W
    • 83.6 mm (3.29 in) D
    • 18.6 mm (0.73 in) H[169]
    Online services
    Nintendo Network
    Accounts
    • Universal Friend Code System (Friend Card)
    • Personal Mii (one linked per account)
    • Friend List (up to 100 friends)

    Social network

    Miiverse

    Games

    Communication

    Online Shop

    Nintendo eShop

    Entertainment

    • Nintendo Video
    • Netflix (North America only)
    • Hulu Plus (United States only)
    • Recochoku (Japan only)
    • e-Reader[176]

    Internet Navigation

    Loyalty Programs

    Other Utilities

    • Parental controls
    • eManuals[177]
    • Nintendo Customer Service (video game console warranty and help/repair support)
    • Nintendo Online Store (physical products only)

    System Update

    Nintendo 3DS System Update
    Miiverse
    • Personal Profile
    • Comunities:
      • Game/App communities
      • News communities
      • Developer's Room communities
      • Private communities (online matchmaking)
    • Share:
      • Comments
      • Drawings
      • Accomplishments
      • Tags (records/challenges)
      • In-game screenshots
      • YouTube videos
    • News Feed
    • Friend List (up to 100 friends)
    • Instant messaging
    • Notifications
    Nintendo eShop

    Games/Apps

    Entertainment

    • Nintendo TV (Official Nintendo Magazine)
    • Short Films
    • Nintendo eShop News
    • Nintendo Direct
    Sony Entertainment Network
    Preloaded applications
    • Trophies
    • PlayStation Store
    • Friends
    • Party
    • Group Messaging
    • Notifications
    • Music
    • Videos
    • Photos
    • Internet Browser
    • Email
    • Maps
    • Settings
    • Content Manager
    • Remote Play
    • Cross-Controller
    • Welcome Park
    • near
    Regional lockout Yes[181] No[182]
    List of games List of Nintendo 3DS games List of PlayStation Vita games
    Backward compatibility Nintendo Game Cards

    Downloadable only

    		Downloadable only

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