The 3DS turns writing into a game. The satisfying click of the shoulder buttons, the dual screens, the ability to shut the lid and walk away—it reduces friction. There is no "spell check underline" nagging you. No internet to doomscroll. Just you, your thoughts, and a grid of pixels on a 3D screen.
Nintendo’s software keyboard is decent but clunky for writing anything longer than a few paragraphs. It requires constant tapping on the resistive touchscreen with the stylus. While accurate, it is slower than touch-typing on a physical keyboard. 3ds text editor
Uses the native 3DS touch-screen keyboard, making it familiar to users already accustomed to the system's interface. File Browser: The 3DS turns writing into a game