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Common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.

Identification and Background ¶ 

The Nintendo 3DS was released February 25, 2011 in Japan, although European and North American versions weren't available until late March 2011. Just like its DS, DS Lite, and DSi predecessors, the 3DS features two screens and comes with a stylus to use on the touch-sensitive lower screen. The main defining features of the 3DS are the widescreen 3D upper screen, the Circle Pad analog joystick, two rear-facing cameras to capture 3D photos, and a revised layout of the Start, Select, and power buttons.