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How Ranking Works

Our ranking system evaluates devices across multiple categories to provide a comprehensive performance score.
Each device is scored in various categories based on their specifications and capabilities.
Category weights:

  • Performance (30%)
  • Monitor (10%)
  • Dimensions (10%)
  • Connectivity (20%)
  • Audio (10%)
  • Controls (10%)
  • Misc (10%)

Blue means equal
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3DS

Nintendo

3ds
Nintendo 3DS System SoftwareNintendoClamshellLCD2011OEM
Summary
System on ChipCPU CTR
CPUARM11,ARM9 @ 268MHZ
GPUDigital Media Professionals PICA200 @ 268MHZ
RAM128 MB FCRAM OTHER
Emulation Performance
3DS
DS
NES
Game Boy Advance
Game Boy
Genesis
SNES
PlayStation 1
N64
Switch
PlayStation 2
PlayStation Portable
Wii U
Wii
GameCube
Saturn
Dreamcast

Display

Screen Size3.53"
Panel TypeLCD (Touch)
Aspect Ratiotop: 5:3bottom: 4:3
PPI
Video Output
Touch Input
Pen Support

Physical

Dimensions134mm x 74mm x 22mm
Weight235 grams
Battery1300 mah
Shell Material

Connectivity

USB-C
Wifi
Bluetooth
NFC
USB
HDMI
DisplayPort
VGA
DVI
Micro HDMI
Mini HDMI
OcuLink

Audio

Audio Output3.5mm, Headphone
Speakersstereo

Controls

D-Padcross
Analog SticksSingle, Slidepad
Face Buttons4
Shoulder ButtonsZL, L, R
Extra ButtonsPower, Home
Rumble
SensorsMicrophone, Accelerometer, Camera

Miscellaneous

Emulation LimitGBA & Genesis all full speed, most SNES playable except for FX chip games
Max EmulationGBA & Genesis all full speed, most SNES/PS1 playable
ColorsAqua Blue, Cosmo Black, Flare Red, Pearl Pink, Ice White, Cobalt Blue, Midnight Purple, Light Blue, Gloss Pink, Metallic Red, Pure White, Clear Black