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Does the Nintendo 3DS or 3DS XL Come Packed With a Game?

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By Nadia Oxford Nadia Oxford Writer William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute Nadia Oxford is a former Lifewire writer with 10+ years' experience. Her articles have appeared in Pocket Games Magazine, Play Magazine, Game Pro, IGN and others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on December 9, 2019 Tweet Share Email Evan-Amos/Public domain/Wikimedia Commons Tweet Share Email Game Play Consoles & PCs Gaming Services Game Play & Streaming Mobile Gaming The basic Nintendo 3DS and 3DS XL models are not packed with a game, though they do come installed with software and mini-games like Face Raiders. However, several specialty system-and-game Nintendo 3DS and 3DS XL bundles do ship with a game. For example, a Nintendo 3DS model ships with a copy of Fire Emblem: Awakening (a digital copy of the game — not a physical, boxed game card). You can also buy Nintendo 3DS XL bundles that are packed with physical copies of New Super Mario Bros 2 and Mario Kart 7. Bundles vary in Europe and Japan too, so shop around! As new games are introduced for the platform, Nintendo may release new special bundles as a product tie-in or to support a hyped new release. The Nintendo 3DS and 3DS XL are both region-locked, meaning locally bought games won’t function properly (or at all) on systems bought outside your region. Visit the Nintendo 3DS eShop to download one of the many games available through that platform. The eShop offers a variety of free and paid games in many different game genres, so you'll be able to start playing without having to go to a game store to select a title. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Can I Play Nintendo 3DS Games on the Wii U? Setting Up Nintendo 3DS Parental Controls How to Transfer Data From a Nintendo 3DS SD Card Are the Nintendo 3DS and 3DS XL Backward Compatible? Can I Play Nintendo DS Games on the 3DS? Nintendo 3DS vs. the DSi: A Comparison How Much Does the Nintendo 3DS Cost? Nintendo 3DS vs. 2DS The Nintendo 3DS Is Region Locked How to Perform a Hard Reset on Your Nintendo 3DS How to Get More StreetPasses on Your Nintendo 3DS How to Buy Games From the Nintendo 3DS eShop How to Redeem Nintendo 3DS Codes Nintendo 2DS FAQ - Everything You Need to Know How to Set up Wi-Fi on Your Nintendo 3DS XL How to Add a Friend Code on Your Nintendo 3DS Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies