Why the Nintendo 3DS is a better handheld than the Switch
Nintendo’s Switch is still a hot seller that even appeals to people who haven’t owned a Nintendo system in a long time or ever. The Switch bridges the gap between dedicated console systems and handhelds, and that has caught the attention of gamers everywhere.
After owning various models of the 3DS, as well as a Switch, I’ve come to the conclusion that the 3DS is still a better handheld than the Switch.
Here are the reasons why the 3DS still beats the Switch, I’ll cover each of them in more detail below.
StreetPass
Dual screens
Stylus
3D
Mii games
Clamshell design
Themes and folders
StreetPass
One of the Switch’s big problems is an almost total lack of community connection games. For example, on my 3DS SpotPass and StreetPass offer me the ability to easily connect to my fellow 3DS users. You can have up to 12 games set up for StreetPass, and you can choose which ones you want in your System Settings.
The Switch completely lacks StreetPass, and that means you don’t get that sense of fun when you se…
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