Nintendo announces 3DS and 3DS LL anew

After almost 3 years, Nintendo has announced a refreshed 3DS portable gaming console. The new models feature a slight re-design and improved hardware.

Here’s a complete list of improvements introduced by Nintendo to the 3DS and the 3DS LL:

* Better quality 3D
* Second analog stick
* Built-in NFC
* Gyro sensor
* Two new bumper buttons
* 7 hour battery life
* microSD support
* Wireless PC backup support
* HTML5 browser
* CPU clock increase

The Nintendo 3DS will be available in Japan starting October for 16,000 while the Nintendo 3DS LL will sell for 18,800 yen.