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Nintendo New 3DS XL - Black
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- C Stick for enhanced controls; Built in amibo compatibility and NFC support
- Faster processing power than Nintendo 3DS and Face tracking 3D
- Plays all Nintendo 3DS games
- AC adapter not included
- Use Parental Controls to restrict 3D mode for children 6 and under
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ASIN | B00S1LRX3W |
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Release date | February 13, 2015 |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #30,475 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #33 in Nintendo 3DS & 2DS Consoles |
Product Dimensions | 1.5 x 7.09 x 5.12 inches; 1 Pounds |
Type of item | Video Game |
Rated | Everyone |
Item model number | REDSVAAA |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 1 pounds |
Manufacturer | Nintendo Games |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
Date First Available | January 15, 2015 |
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THE NEXT DIMENSION IN ENTERTAINMENT. The New Nintendo 3DS XL system combines next-generation portable gaming withsuper-stable 3D technology and added control features. Take 3D photos, connectwith friends, and enhance your gaming experiences with added amiibo support. The New Nintendo 3DS XL system plays all Nintendo DS games. Nintendo DS games will not appear in 3D. AC Adapter sold separately. New Nintendo 3DS XL uses the same AC adapter as Nintendo DSi, Nintendo 3DS and 2DS. 3D Mode recommended for Ages 7+.
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Face Tracking 3D & Faster Processing Power than Nintendo 3DS
Using the inner camera, face tracking 3D provides an improved 3D gaming experience from a wider range of viewing angles compared to Nintendo 3DS. The New Nintendo 3DS Xl system adjusts the 3D “sweet spot” based on the location of the user’s face.
Improved processing power allows for faster loading of applications, such as Miiverse and games. Plus the improved CPU performance allows you to enjoy faster speeds for downloading software.
Built in amiibo & NFC support and C Stick for Enhanced Controls
Enhance your compatible games with amiibo figures. Simply tap your amiibo on the touch screen and discover the power inside.
The C Stick opens a new world to your games. With certain games, you can freely control the in-game camera to get a new point of view.
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Plays 3D games | In 2D and face-tracking 3D | In 2D | In 2D |
Compatible with Nintendo 3DS software | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Compatible with New Nintendo 3DS exclusive software | ✓ | ✓ | |
C stick and ZL/ZR buttons | ✓ | ✓ | |
Built in NFC reader | ✓ | ✓ | |
AC adapter included | ✓ | ✓ | |
Screen size | Upper: 4.88 inches (diagonal) Lower: 4.18 inches (diagonal) | Upper: 4.88 inches (diagonal) Lower: 4.18 inches (diagonal) | Upper: 3.53 inches (diagonal) Lower: 3.02 inches (diagonal) |
Dimensions (open) | 6.4 in. × 6.3 in. × 0.8 in. | 6.4 in. × 6.3 in. × 0.8 in. | 5 in. × 5.66 in. × 0.8 in. |
Dimensions (folded) | 3.7 in. × 6.3 in. x 0.8 in. | 3.4 in. × 6.3 in. × 0.8 in. | N/A |
Weight | Approx. 11.6 ounces | Approx. 9.2 ounces | Approx. 9.2 ounces |
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Customers like the value, graphics, quality and 3D of the video game console. For example, they mention that it's well worth the investment, the 3D effect is more clear and stable and that it works well. That said, they're satisfied with ease of use, and speed. That being said, some complain that it doesn't come with a charger.
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Customers like the quality of the video game console. They say it has the same great quality that they expect from Nintendo with nice big screen. They also say it's a solid piece of hardware and software engineering that deserves a second look. Customers also mention that the gaming system itself is fine, works perfectly, and the nub controller works well enough.
"...Like I said, the super-stable 3D made it worth the buy for me, and I would consider it the greatest selling point if you are considering upgrading...." Read more
"...Overall, this seems like a great, solidly built system, but I'm not sure it's really worth it to switch over now if you already have the old 3DS...." Read more
"...look great, while not as high resolution as you think, they work fine for 3DS games and also is a lot easier on the eyes than the 3Ds XL considering..." Read more
"...Super stable 3D: often, people who had the 3DS complained about it not having that much (by that I mean no) 3D when you look away...." Read more
Customers find the value of the video game console to be great. They say it's worth the purchase, has plenty of affordable used games, and the 3D effect is worth the price. Customers also say that it'll be a great upgrade over the old version.
"Amazing product!..." Read more
"...that the new 3ds is MASSIVELY improved over the original and is definitely worth it. I would suggest it to anyone teetering on the fence...." Read more
"...said that there were scratches and dings all over it, but the price was right so I decided to go for it anyways...." Read more
"This system is absolutely worth the price. Make sure you're only paying retail and not more from the scalpers here...." Read more
Customers like the 3D in the video game console. They say it's amazing, clear, and stable. They also say the new 3D is a huge improvement over the old version, and the viewing angles are better. Customers also say that the 3DS XL does an excellent job at keeping the 3d in focus by following your eye/head movement. Overall, customers are happy with the 3rd and touchscreen capabilities of the device.
"...With the super stable 3D, you can move all around and the 3D stays 3D and stable, which means now I can aim great using the 3D and no longer need to..." Read more
"...Better Camera: Easier to take pictures in low light situations because they look better!..." Read more
"...More on that in the next section, but in general better viewing angles, improved 3D, better button placement...." Read more
"...by the system auto adjusting to your position so the 3D effect is more clear and hurt your eyes less..." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the video game console. They mention that the little nub makes games easier to play, and the large screens make playing games more enjoyable. The system works well and has a lot of excellent games. It's easy to navigate the main menu, and young and old can enjoy the games.
"...The Nintendo system is just way more fun to play, and I can't describe it in any other way other than I don't get bored 15 minutes later like I did..." Read more
"...for standard controllers for other systems, which makes it easier to play some games that require you to rotate the screen such as Resident Evil..." Read more
"...its clear design problems, are for the most part responsive and easy to use...." Read more
"...The New XL looks crisp, mature, and approachable. The system is much faster, much cooler (with the second analog stick!)..." Read more
Customers say the graphics of the video game console are decent enough. They also appreciate the beautiful lines and interesting colors.
"...Still, things don't look unplayably bad, just a bit pixelly and fuzzy at times...." Read more
"...not only has a new glossy, slim look but also has some really interesting colors to decide from such as red, gold, black and even combinations of..." Read more
"...12 battery time, not to mention that the games (and the system) look very beautiful...." Read more
"...It is incredibly sleek...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the speed of the video game console. They mention that it is much faster, doesn't lag in games, and has a better processor. They also say that the games run smoothly and are highly responsive. Customers also appreciate the more processing power than the original 3DS, making it run like a champ.
"...The only other thing there is new about it is the faster processor...." Read more
"...As for other improvements, I've heard that the processor is better in this, but I haven't really experienced any faster load times..." Read more
"...but also has the processing power to play some Wii exclusive games like Xenoblade Chronicles...." Read more
"...The system is faster and smoother from a processing point of view as well. Games load very quickly and play even smoother...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the buttons of the video game console. Some mention that the additional shoulder buttons and C-stick are nice, and offer additional game functions for certain games. However, others say that it came broken, damaged, and crashed shortly after purchase. Some customers also mention that it's flimsy and the screen is broken upon arrival.
"...But we know that the 3DS doesn't have very stable 3D, and the Wii U is (theoretically) the next Virtual Boy and/or Dreamcast..." Read more
"...Housing integrity is compromised when you open and close it..." Read more
"...The New 3DS also has the additional shoulder buttons like on the CP Pro...." Read more
"...The bottom screen is broken and won’t accept touch inputs, rendering over half of the use of the 3ds unusable...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the charging capabilities of the video game console. They mention that it does not come with a charger or charging cord. Some customers also mention that the AC adapter is not included and that the charging port is stupid.
"...It doesn't come packaged with a charger, but a DSi/DSi XL or any 3DS charger will work for it, as long as the charger is light gray, so as long as..." Read more
"...Note:New 3ds doesn't come with a power adapter unless specifically said to by the seller...." Read more
"...The one thing I didn't expect is that the system(s) did not come with its own charger in the box...." Read more
"...The only 2 downfalls is that I found it ridiculous the charger was not included (I bought the charger bundle), how does Nintendo expect a person to..." Read more
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Believe me, as someone who has the previous generation 3DS XL also, the super-stable 3D performs better than I expected, and truly is super stable. I liked how I could aim weapons, like the bow and arrow in Zelda by rotating the console to look around and aim (which makes it very easy to be quick and accurate, especially compared to using the circle pad to aim), but on the previous version of the system, I had to turn the 3D off to do it because I would see double every time I rotated to aim, which would make me miss. With the super stable 3D, you can move all around and the 3D stays 3D and stable, which means now I can aim great using the 3D and no longer need to switch it off ever. It also makes it so much more comfortable on the eyes, and doesn't cause strain over long periods like the older system sometimes did. I've seen some people say it's not worth upgrading if you have the previous generation 3DS XL, but for me, the super stable 3D is worth it. And since I have Amiibo's I used with my Wii U, I like that I can use them for my 3DS now also.
With regard to the extra C-stick, it's nice, but I only have one game that supports it since only the newer games are starting to take advantage of it. On my previous 3DS XL, I bought the Circle Pad Pro for the extra stick, but I hated that it made the system too bulky to be considered truly portable. The XL barely fits in your pocket as it is, so it just wasn't worth hauling the CP Pro around for what little it did. That said, I'm glad the new generation XL has it built in. The C-stick does not work as comfortably and easily as the CP Pro did, but like I said, it barely gets used even when it's supported. It does work decently, though, and it is pressure sensitive. It's a lot like when laptops had that crappy little rubber joystick in the middle of the keyboard to control the mouse/pointer. But unlike that situation, where it was a pain to use to control a pointer, it is much more appropriate and easier to use for the purpose of controlling external camera angles (the typical purpose in games). The New 3DS also has the additional shoulder buttons like on the CP Pro. All in all, it is not a feature that alone is worth upgrading to this system from the previous generation.
The only other thing there is new about it is the faster processor. The New 3DS XL does perform noticeably faster than the previous, but it's not like the previous version was slow, so it's not a major selling point with regard to upgrading.
All-in-all, I'm happy about my upgrade. But I am a working adult who grew-up with Nintendo, and so I have my own money to buy things to fill my spare time. As a parent, I probably wouldn't be ready to fork out the money for my kid to upgrade from the previous 3DS XL (unless you're rich and like to spoil your kid). If they have the first 3DS version, I'd consider buying them the upgrade, but not and upgrade from the immediate predecessor. Like I said, the super-stable 3D made it worth the buy for me, and I would consider it the greatest selling point if you are considering upgrading. I bought a PSP (the predecessor to the PlayStation Vita portable console, upon which the Vita is based), and I did not enjoy playing it very much for very long. It was packed with features, but it just didn't hold my attention. That's what I worried would happen when I first bought the 3DS XL, but it was totally different. In terms of fun, the 3DS smokes the PSP/Vita to me. The Nintendo system is just way more fun to play, and I can't describe it in any other way other than I don't get bored 15 minutes later like I did with PlayStation's system.
My very first impression of the unit is that it's quite a bit larger than I'm used to, but that makes sense since it's an XL unit. I got used to the feel of it after a few days. However, the graphics look worse, but I'm sure that's entirely due to older DS games being stretched to fit on an XL screen. Of course, never having used an XL sized unit before, I can't say for sure what is the effect of the larger screen or not. Still, things don't look unplayably bad, just a bit pixelly and fuzzy at times. Strangely, my copy of the first Phoenix Wright game looked pretty bad, and I wasn't expecting that since it's just 2D flat anime-style graphics, and those tend to look nice even at low resolutions. Still, other games looked relatively fine.
The new 3D face tracking effect does seem to work better than the older one, but this doesn't help me because I tend to get dizzy/nauseous if I use the 3D effect (I usually keep it turned off), and this one seems to effect me worse (but that might be purely due to the larger screen size). Another change to the system is some new button placements (I rather like the new position of the power button because it's easier to avoid accidentally pressing). Also, the wifi setting is now just a menu setting instead of a physical switch, which I feel neutral about. I should also note that anyone who has owned the old 3DS model might know about its notorious screen scratch problem where some units would close too tightly and scratch their own screens. This problem has been fixed for the New 3DS XL, as the unit is now molded to prevent this issue. The change I like the best, though, is the new auto-brightness feature (which no one ever talks about, strangely). This is super-handy, as I can go from playing in the dark to in a brightly lit room without having to constantly change the screen settings (it works surprisingly well – I haven't had an issue with it yet). As for other improvements, I've heard that the processor is better in this, but I haven't really experienced any faster load times (at least that I noticed). I did get a 10 hour battery life out of it, though, but I was playing mostly in the dark and it was an old DS game, so that might be the reason.
Now, onto some changes that were rather negative. The new stylus is short and stubby and doesn't expand anymore, which I miss. Also, like many older models, the outside seems to attract fingerprints. Why can't they ever release nice matte versions that don't show fingerprints?! Sigh. Other than that, the placement of the SD card inside the cover (such that you have to remove the cover to access it) is kind of stupid.
Overall, this seems like a great, solidly built system, but I'm not sure it's really worth it to switch over now if you already have the old 3DS. You might want to wait until there's more exclusive games out for it. If you don't have a 3DS yet and want to acquire a Nintendo handheld, then this is a great system to jump in with. I, personally though, will probably swap this XL unit out for the smaller version later – I think the smaller size suits me better.
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En especificaciones, no podría compararla con sus predecesoras ya que es la primera DS que tengo, pero si puedo decir que su procesamiento es rápido, la calidad e imagen y sonido impecables, el tamaño es óptimo, ni muy pequeño que cuesta ver la pantalla, ni demasiado grande que hace poco práctico un aparato que debe ser considerado portátil, un detalle que me sorprendió fue que no incluye cargador, elemento muy curioso en un portátil.
En conclusión el aparado es increíble la variedad de títulos muy buena y el costo de los mismos no es demasiado, la potencia del mismo es buena y su tamaño óptimo, una herramienta para tener en el arsenal de todo buen gamer de corazón.
it's portable gaming with better-than-ever internet support, a huge online-friendly roster of games, eshop to download not only add-on software but entire games digitally, precise controls, sleek design that feels comfortable to hold, AND features not previously included on the original 3DS (built-in NFC amiibo support, c stick, Z shoulder buttons, better battery life, rearranged buttons for easier access to certain controls, micro SD card support, etc). truly the very best portable console on the market and i would highly recommend it for anyone considering getting a 3DS family system. it's a bit more expensive than the original 3DS XL, but the extra money is absolutely worth it for all of the improvements and added content.
my system arrived on time and in perfect condition. i was a bit disappointed that the package doesnt come with a charger, but this shouldn't be much of a problem if you had previously owned a DSi or 3DS (the chargers are the same). you can also get generic chargers for these systems for around $15.
as far as data transfer from previous consoles goes: because my first 3DS didn't have much data on it, transferring the data wirelessly from my old SD card to the micro SD card only took about a half hour, but i've heard that this can be tricker and more labor intensive for those with lots of data on the previous console (it may require unscrewing the back plate of the console to physically remove the micro SD card, plugging the card into a PC that has micro SD support, and dragging the files manually).
overall, this is a 5-star system and i definitely recommend it to nintendo fans of all ages and experiences!