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Nintendo 3DS Microphone – Which Models Have It?

Only the "New" 3DS models have a built-in microphone.

ModelBuilt-in Mic?LocationNotes
Nintendo 3DS (Original)❌ NoN/ARequires headset for voice chat
Nintendo 3DS XL (Original)❌ NoN/ASame
Nintendo 2DS❌ NoN/ANo mic, no 3D, mono speaker
New Nintendo 3DS✅ YesBottom-right corner (near stylus slot)Small pinhole. Used for Face Raiders, Tomodachi Life, Pokemon ORAS (Wonder Trade voice), Swapnote
New Nintendo 3DS XL✅ YesBottom-right cornerSame
New Nintendo 2DS XL✅ YesBottom-right cornerNo 3D, but has mic

If You Need a Mic on Original 3DS / 2DS

  • Headset: 3.5 mm TRRS (CTIA) headset in bottom jack. Works for Pokémon voice chat, Monster Hunter chat, Mario Kart 7 (no voice), Smash (no voice)
  • Official: Nintendo 3DS Headset (discontinued, used ~$15)
  • Any Smartphone Earbuds: Inline mic works

Games That Use Mic (Check Compatibility)

  • Tomodachi Life (Mii voice)
  • Pokémon Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire (Wonder Trade voice clip)
  • Face Raiders (AR face shoot)
  • Swapnote / Nintendo Letter Box (Voice notes)
  • Kirby: Triple Deluxe (Hypernova inhale – blow mic)
  • Rhythm Heaven Megamix (Mic minigames)

Identify Your Model: Back label → "SPR-001" (3DS), "SPR-001(01)" (3DS XL), "FTR-001" (2DS), "KTR-001" (New 3DS), "KTW-001" (New 3DS XL), "JAN-001" (New 2DS XL).

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