A closer look at the 3DS XL

June 22nd, 2012

A closer look at the 3DS XL

Nintendo revealed the 3DS XL via the recent Nintendo Direct broadcast. The top screen is 4.88 inches and the touch screen is 4.18 inches. It will be available in Red, Black, and White, and you can find the first, direct-feed images of the device after the break. It will be available on the 28th of July in Japan and the 19th of August in North America. The battery life is between 3.5-6.5 hours, compared to 3-5 hours of the current 3DS.

ZeldaCrazed

Not an update a resize.

http://wwwdonicwebstartscom.webstarts.com/index.html donic

not only that but a better battery life
http://hybrilynx.net/ Hybrilynx

are you sure? becuz, larger screens uses and needs more power to use. i would have guessed the battery would be the same or less.
The dude

and additional 30 to 90 minutes battery for 3D games, because of the larger battery & maybe other factors, like MAh, or whatever.

But after playing Dillon’s Rolling Western & Ketzal’s Corridors….I don’t want a bigger screen, because the 3D sucks my sight too far into the 3D background sometimes, but not to often, but the 3D effect does make the screen too big at rare times on my regular 3DS, so I’m personally NOT getting this, because I always play with the 3D ON 24/7 since day one.
ultimatedude1000

hopefully rayman origins will look better on this one.
Matt

If I calculated right, the pixel density of top screen on this 3DS XL will be 95 ppi, which is just a bit less than the normal DSi 98 ppi, which is not bad. The DSi XL had a 75 ppi.
stormGSK

on the subject of resize, and ppl, I wonder how bad ocarina of time is going to look….
Natto1995

will it be able to fit more friends on friend list? its big enough XD
The dude

The friends list & SD card and all, are all the same.

The CPU is the same OR just about the same.

The battery might just be a larger 1300 MAh OR more MAh.

So I’m not surprise that this will start at $200, because the manufacturing cost, couldn’t cost much,when thee specs are exactly the same OR almost exactly the same.

But the bigger size does increase the manufacturing cost somewhat…..so $199 makes sense.

I guessing Nintendo will be making a profit off of this.

FYI the Friends List & everything of the kind is the same, because this is NOT a real redesign, because Nintendo will NEVER make a real redesign, because Wireless Updates have killed the real redesigns.
http://hybrilynx.net/ Hybrilynx

i think they limit friend lists on purpose. i mean seriously, you should be able to have millions of friends, and all it should take is something simple like notepad piece of data. i mean thats pretty much how websites are made. its just a small code that makes everything display the way it is. if i were to guess, a friend list can be as simple as this:

1. name=(Hybrilynx),mii=[color=(purple),likes=(cats),hat=(metroid)]
2. name=(other_m),mii=[color=(blue),likes=(dogs),hat=(no_hat)]

of course alot more data is needed, but all it takes is something to read and edit the data to show a friends list. or it can be a simple .xml-like file.
YAB

actually the 3DSXL has a 4GB SD Card
hec

actually, you can replace the SD card that comes with the system with any of your choice; but there IS a difference in capacity with the one bundled with the 3DS to the one with the 3DSXL
The dude

I got a 32 GB SD card.

And you can get a 16 GB SD card for $15 to $20.

32 GB for $45 to $50.
N_S

@Hybrilynx- You’re 100% correct. The code is usually the smallest part of any given program, and it’s high definition graphics and sound that are leading us to games that take 10 GBs. A lot of games today could possibly be playable on a Gamecube if you decided to turn the graphics into N64-level models.

Brett

Gotta give nintendo a thumbs down for this. The least they could have done is put in the second stick.

Pelu

that would be like a kick in the nuts to those who bought a regular 3DS and the circle pad pro
evilmonkeyman289

That would alienate people that bought the thing.
http://mayker.tumblr.com Mayker

Second stick means nothing without the rest of the Circle Pad Pro’s functionality
Acteenfreak

IT STILL is a kick in the nuts those that bought a circle pad pro, it’s too big for it!!!
Matt

A kick in the nuts to circle pad pro buyers (~$20) is MUCH better than a kick in the nuts to 3ds buyers ($169-$249) as a whole.
DanusMax

All I have to say is this to you Nintendo

yahoo.com/watch?v=nF_Ca45JRFs
Bryan

Pelu, the only thing the circle pad pro did was help people who are left handed. It didn’t create a dual analog
The dude

Circle Pad Pro XL

Obviously.
The dude

And second analog’s, tend to be useless in almost all games…….especially if you got a second screen for touch or motion sensors……and the 3DS has both.

And you can only realistically do such second analog controls as Panaramic View with Motion Sensors instead.

It’s call Logic.

Plus the only reason Nintendo ever made C Buttons that became a C Stick, is because without 3D, you would need another way to tell the actual distance between 2 things, i.e. Super Mario 64.
Lene

Oh STFU with your 2nd CP obsession!
Just wait for the redesign or next gen.
raymond

Do you know why nintendo is not adding a second analog??
Because the left analog and the abxy are the most frequently used. It is much more COMFORTABLE if the button layout is like this.
DrezFader

Pelu as if this isn’t? o___O HAH! Just HAH! We have a comedic genius here folks.
Zelda

Nintendo may be focused on a certain audience but dude, they need to think before they rush 2 new consoles to store (i know the 3D XL is the same as the 3ds but just bigger) still its like wasting time when people with 3ds’ are anxiously waiting for games as good as mario kart 7 or something to that standard of game. With the price drops on the 3ds this year here and there and promotional deals alot of people since christmas have just recently got there hands on a 3ds. So why release a bigger version?? Not very good marketing to me, plus its only like 30-40 dollars more than the orginal console, which is bullshit it makes everyone who bought a 3ds feel cheated or fuckin used. Nintendo are only after there own self-intrests and it makes me fucking gag. Nintendo has lost there touch and I cant stop ranting about it Ive been ranting since nintendo direct ended im fuckin pissed. To top it all off we have to wait til august for NSMB2 and prob December for Luigis Mansion which are the only 2 awesome looking game coming out this year for 3ds (kingdom hearts is stupid) and animal crossing when ever it comes out here in the U.S. which I dont give a fuck about cause that game is creepy and for babies, So we feel fucked for buying a 3ds and were fucked on games til august, how are we suppost to feel. I hate xbox but it seems like playstation is calling me home. Nintendo has had its day, ill always love the classics but this modern day nintendo marketing is sloppy and down right dispicable!
djnforce9

@Mayker: Then put an extra stick and then use the additional space of the XL to add two additional buttons on the back. Then you’ll have the Cicle Pad Pro fully integrated. I don’t believe it does anything other than that (at least from what I’ve seen).
BellaKazza

@”Zelda” Please remove that beautiful name from your user name box, because you disgrace it with your foolish words!
The 3DS XL is not “stupid”, a “kick in the nuts” or any sort of negitive phrase to ANY 3DS owner! It’s called an “OPTION” Nintendo isn’t going to drop service to the 3DS just because the 3DS XL came out.
You are are being just plain stupid!
And we have had many a great game come out for the 3DS recently! RE Revelations, MGS 3DS, Kid Icaris: Uprising, Mario Kart 7 and Super Mario 3D Land.
That has been enough to hold me over this year, and I have a job!

You have proven that you are an idiot by saying that Animal Crossing is “stupid”.
No, you are stupid.
Check and mate, BABY.
Roy

Uh, the 3DS XL can’t use circle pad pro since it’s huge, so it would actually be a GOOD move to add in the 2nd circle pad. Now there’s gonna have to be a circle pad pro xl or something -_-;
The dude

@roy

Circle Pad Pro XL.

Plus if the PSP has thought us anything…..it’s that the second analog is always put in the Next Gen Handheld, because it is the most useless thing to add to any video game system….at least of this generation it is 99.9% useless, LITERALLY.
SleepyGuyy

Plus… and I can’t emphasize this enough… you cannot comfortably fit a second pad on that form (thats why the add-ons put it on the side). And honestly, I hope they never make one built in. More people owning it means more mobile games that are poorly designed home-type games.
Acteenfreak

@SleepyGuyy
I am left handed, that’s why i bought the circle pad pro, without it I wouldn’t be able to play kid icarus properly, honestly though if they end up making a Circle Pad Pro for it so I could still play Uprising, I would get one because I would prefer a larger screen, and also I think it still looks cool.

KING Z

That Is The Ugliest Red Ive Ever Seen…

LittleMofreaky

gloss may look better but it feels shitty and breaks easily

MATTE RULES! The XL looks way sexier.
mah boi

that red reminds me of my first DS Lite.
dubYA

I agree. Why can’t NA get white? It looks awesome!
http://youtube.com/the8guys Dylan

^ ikr I want it to feel like the DSi XL it would save me some cash on cases and stuff

Kirby 64

it should at least had the 2nd Circle pad attached to the 3ds XL :/

http://wwwdonicwebstartscom.webstarts.com/index.html donic

than what about those who bought the system and the circle pad pro selfish jeez i am joking on the selfish thing but still

cutefan

This hurt my cuteness and now I feel betrayed :(

http://wwwdonicwebstartscom.webstarts.com/index.html donic

…. sure it does
cutefan

Lol funny
DanusMax

youtube.com/watch?v=nF_Ca45JRFs

might wanna watch this, as it depicts my feelings towards nintendo.

Omancer

Not really liking that plasticy look it has. It looks really cheap.

The screen size is really nice though.

JustMe

Agreed. I like the original 3DS’s glossy, shiny awesomeness. This, well, this looks like a toy. The real 3DS looked like a sexy machine.

Also, I’m frustrated with nintendo. I bought the 3DS when it launched for $250. I’m still waiting for many of the game that I bought the device for (Luigi’s Mansion, Paper Mario, Animal Crossing). And, after reducing the price of the original greatly, they are updating the mating to be XL. I, mean, the 3DS is barely a year old. I wonder nintendo, are you trying to piss of your most loyal fans?

That said. I will obviously buys this (I’m a hypocrite, i know). Though I may have to wait for the white one to hit NA.

http://nintendovn.com mm

i love it XLL
Buy now
Johan

I will stick with my beautiful 3DS!

http://wwwdonicwebstartscom.webstarts.com/index.html donic

racist to the 3ds xl for shame man give it another chance
http://nintendoworlds.com TurboPikachu

@donic:

Nope. All the standar 3DS systems have a much prettier gloss finish that has a beautiful sparkling effect when reflecting light, making these gorgeous effects:

Aqua Blue: the glitter in the finish looks like the ocean, being shined on by the sun
Cosmo Black: Deep space, the glitter in the finish looking like stars
Flare Red: The glitter in the finish looking like embers

The 3DS XL will just be basic matte, with possibly basic gloss on the outside of the upper half of the system… >.>
Ricardo

Yes, but when you shine your glossy 3DS whever light is, you see a crap ton of fingerprints. So whenever your 3DS is exposed to light, your gonna see fingerprints.

Also, howcome when the 3DS’s top screen is exposed by the Sun, why do all these rainbow colors block the screen? Is it because of the material the top screen was made out of?

Anyway, so for me, I like matte better, and it does not show fingerprints. :)

At least you’re one of those fans that says a nice post, you’re first one specifically. :)
The dude

I think the gloss is a special microfiber on the regular 3DS, for drop protection, because the 3DS is design to absorb more impact, just to look cool in its shape when closed.

Zarb

I wish the pixels would be smaller for HD :(

http://wwwdonicwebstartscom.webstarts.com/index.html donic

…. hm ok

Caius

How much will it cost?

Porkins

200
Mickey

200, said david
YAB

$199.99
http://youtube.com/user/pyroblock pyroblock

200 in america
zeldahero11

Dollars

Mickey

Why is there no pen stylus?
http://notthisone NINTENDOIZTRIPPIN

Nintendo has really lost there f’n mind, cant wait to get a ps3 so im not forced into crappy modern day nintendo . I got my 3ds for 40 dollars only reason I own a 3ds. Nintendo has disapointed alot of people this year, so sad, so sad.

JAMIE

No one cares gtfo ass hole…
http://wwwdonicwebstartscom.webstarts.com/index.html donic

oh really jeez do you hear yourself man tons of crap coming out of your mouth
Jrocy247

And how exactly did they disappoint you? You got a 3ds, a 3dsXL is no different from the regular one, expect for better improvements, so you basically already got what you really wanted, a 3DS….so please stop your bitching
NINNNN-TENDO!

bitching……………………………………3DS is a scam, 3 soild games for the system. THREE! Would be four but Kid ICarus got really fuckin old fast
KING Z

3DS A Scam?! Couldnt Be!
http://nintendoworlds.com TurboPikachu

@NINNNN-TENDO!!!

Hmm, 3DS has 3 solid titles you say?

At least that’s 3 more solid titles than the PS Vita has…
J.

Lol you guys are mad.
3DS has more than 3 solid titles, PSVita also has more than 3 solid titles.

the 3DS XL sucks ass. The timing is wrong, there’s not much improvements, just… DURRR
BellaKazza

None of you have any reason or real basis to dislike the 3DS XL.
You guys are just whining for the sake of whining.

http://niggers-and-sunshine.tumblr.com Brian Sanchez

Ugh. Ugliest Silver. It’s so unattractive silver my eyes have ever laid eyes on. AND I loved the telescoping stylus, not this ugly shit they’re giving us -____-”
cutefan

Please let this be a joke! X. X
O

http://wwwdonicwebstartscom.webstarts.com/index.html donic

why … jeez people these days

Aaron

still no 2nd circle pad attached???? why?

MetroidFTW

its because if Nintendo gave it a second circle pad then developers would start making games that use the second circle pad, sounds reasonable? Yes, but then those with a regular 3ds will not be able to play these games unless they own a circle pad pro.

Also making a large difference like that would effectively make the 3dsXl a different console, like not just an update thing…

uriel

wow….. fuck you nintendo :)……….

TheREALhousewife

What made it worse is that Reggie announced this first, rather than at the end.
http://wwwdonicwebstartscom.webstarts.com/index.html donic

really dude just shut up
KING Z

That Made Me Laugh So Much

Iron_Catastrofe

I honestly don’t know how I feel about the 3DS XL. will probably not buy it at all. I feel it is way too early to announce this and that there’s so much that they can actually do to improve the 3DS as far as apps go. and eventually getting the miiverse up and running on here (which we most likely won’t see til after the Wii U is out) at least you can download full games which is good. Add more apps. HBO go, youtube, maybe some social network apps? Appease to your various crowds of consumers Nintendo.

http://wwwdonicwebstartscom.webstarts.com/index.html donic

you will maybe change you’re mind later on i mean it has a better battery life and you know bigger screens
http://gravatar.com/jacknzack27 JacknZack

But bigger means i cant fit it into my pocket anymore plus the battery, while better, is only slightly increased.
Basil

@donic
Better battery life..? An extra hour doesnt make it any better.
DaveC

@Basil

Does an extra hour of battery life make it worse? No. Is it the same? no. Then it MUST be better, duh!
DaveC

Iron_Catastrofe

This is hardware, what you talk about is software. You DO know that Nintendo has more than one guy working for them and can do BOTH right?

Man, I read some of the DUMBEST posts on here sometimes…

The Fralin Boy

Oh joy, slightly better battery life, no AC adaptor, no extra circle pad, can’t fit into my pocket, and it looks really ugly

LOOKS LIKE THE PERFECT PURCHASE

3DS XL Buyer

The North American verison WILL have an AC adaptor, the Japan version will not. That clarify things for yah?
Ricardo

Howcome Japan won’t get one, but NA will?

(I live in NA :D so I get the AC adapter).
http://MyShipSailsInTheMorning.edu/this/website/is/a/lie/and/a/stupid/yet/also/at/the/same/time/hilarious/joke/so/prepare/to/be/disappointed/when/you/discover/the/falsehood/behind/this/website That one guy formerly known as the guy with the truly hilarious name that recited the intro dialog of that one hilariously terrible game called “Link: The faces of evil:”

I seriously lol’d.

De Geso

I have no complaints about this one, plus I don’t really care about the second circle pad thing, all it matters is that it’s bigger for your naked eyes, and that’s just about it.
Porkins

I wonder what the screen in 3D looks like on the bigger screens :O
This doesnt bug me because i love my original 3DS and ill be getting the nyko power grip pro :3
tron

Have they said whether any tech upgrades… Inside the xl
Michael

The biggest question, whether anyone’s thought of it or not because it’s the most important, is if the resolution is greater or if everything is upscaled. If it’s the latter, then there is no way I want it.

Matt

Of course everything is upscaled! To improve the resolution means to tell every single game developer that they now have to program their games for two different resolutions, which would be an absolute fucking mess!
DaveC

You are confused. Same resolution means NO upscaling, just up SIZING. It is 1:1 with the original so the graphics are the same, the pixels are just a bit larger.

If they made it higher resolution then everything existing would need to be scaled up and remapped to the new resolution , which in that case would have caused filter blurr.

Larry Hankins

Nintendo lied to us! They said they only were thinking of the next generation, not a follow up 3DS! I’M SO MAD! But I want it.

Jrocy247

No, your the fail, You really think nintendo was gonna start working on a completely different handheld? Gtfo and go whine some place else.
mah boi

They only increased its size…
DanusMax

In the end nintendo lied to us. They should have told us when it was exposed at pre E3 time… but no now i feel like this

youtube.com/watch?v=nF_Ca45JRFs

Pelu

omg look at all these haters! c’mon people! you don’t have to hate everything that Nintendo or other companies make! I mean.. at least are you old enough to be so bitter? =/

The guy

I have to agree, no game company is perfect, and honestly, I think a larger version of the system is nice because the smaller version could hurt your eyes. Think about health, not about looks.
Invictus

THANK YOU! Seriously guys…whats with all the hatin’? I can see some arguments about how done people wouldn’t want one but honestly…we bawl because E3 didnt deliver and when this new NDirect redeems them…we complain? I think the 3DS XL looks PIMP. Im gettin’ one. :) It will blow my face off.

Derpy Hooves

Nintendo made me cry…

Darko

I just don’t know what went wrong on their part…
ESNSWAmo243

I just don’t know what went wrong

benstephens56

The material these are made of looks really cheap. Not even the high quality, direct-feed pictures does it any good. The actual shape of the devise while closed is to say the least, hideous. I like the bigger screens, but now the devise must be huge! Hiw is anyone expected to carry that around. I could barely fit the original in my pocket. Next is the stylus. I really enjoyed the high quality, telescoping styli that came with the original 3DS, and although there is nothing wrong with these, they just aren’t as good in my opinion. I’m aslo curious as to how the actual image will turn out in the larger screen. The colors look very ugly to me. I enjoyed how the original was black on the inside of the top screen, however this does not. Will it be blocky or just as smooth as the original. Finally, one thing I love about it (yes I do have some good things to say about it) is the new home, start, and select button. These button on the original 3DS seem fragile and I cringe everytime I press ine in fear that I will wear them down. I doubt this will be the case with the 3DS XL. These are simply my anylizations and opinions. You do not have to agree with them or even like them, so please if you have something to share with me feel free. I am very open to discussing this, but leave your whining out. That is all (which happens to be quite a lot).

Dublin3ds

Wall of TEXT….

Anyway, I like it, its just a bigger version of what we all have already, you DO NOT have to buy it!

Personnally I will leave it until after NSMB2 comes out in August to see if a bundle comes with it.

Better be no more than €189 here in Ireland, so broke its not funny, better start saving!

I will hold onto my Aqua Blue to play RE:R with the cpp, which you can get anywhere, I dont understand why you guys in NA cant get it anywhere except on nintys site.

Cant wait to see the CPP-XL lol.

PS: Am I the only person who very rarely brings my 3DS outside the house with me?
I see no reason to bring it out everyday when I never play it outside the house so a bigger version is not a big deal as it will just go in my bag when going over to a mates gaff to play something for 5 mins.

Roy

I’d want a black one.. The european colors are blue, red and silver -_-;
my name

this is why i respect sony much more, vita is a better handheld on itself not the best but it gives you what you ask, nintendo on the other hand failed with the design of the 3ds now they throw a cheezy XL version which adds nothing more then size no CPU/GPu changes just a simple mind fuck size increaser on top of that pathetic attempt no second analog stick all i hope is that the next gen nintendo handheld looks better then this junk my bet would be the vita but it lacks the quality games

Darko

Actually, the 3DS design is great, but being a Sony fanboy, you’re blind to that. I got a PSP before. It was absolute shit. Horrid battery life, horrible game library, no support, and the system itself was difficult to keep in shape because it amassed dust even during play. Never had such problems with my Nintendo consoles, I wonder why… Even the PS Vita did that to me. The library of games is better than the PSP’s, but that’s not saying a whole lot. Say, how much was announced for the Vita at E3, huh? A bunch I betcha. A bunch I definitely heard nothing about.

I don’t like Nintendo’s idea of XL handhelds – I’ll give you that. But one must be really blind not to see the existing great games that are available for the 3DS, and will be in the near future.
Brennan88

I think your not taking into consideration that the 3DS XL expands the 3DS market to those who can’t use the normal size for eyesight reasons.

I think it’s good that they didn’t change too much because that would be a middle finger to those who bought the 3DS at launch. In my opinion they have a good balance between not fingering those who supported them during the 3DS’s tough patch and increasing the screen size/design.
Jrocy247

If you respect Sony SO much….why are you even worrying about a 3DS anyway? Its a bigger 3DS for people who actually requested. They’re not just pleasing JUST you
Enigma

None of these systems were shit.

The PSP wasn’t shit, it just lacked some game support.

Lots of stuff was announced at E3 for the Vita BTW. A lof of good stuff. It’s getting HD Youtube, Assasins Creed, Call Of Duty, Soul Sacrifice, and more.

I don’t see how that guy is really a Sony fanboy, either.
my name

to the people that replied to my comment, you actually have no idea how stupid simpletons like you can be by rationally calling me a fan boy is unjustified and uneducated kiddies like you need to read before commenting, well you sound like fanboys yourself i’m laughing at your stupid fanboy behaviour reply’s trying so hard to find counter arguments, which wont work thanks for entertaining me in the meantime :D the only fanboys are the simpletons with lack of comprehension especially darko hahaha thanks again it made my morning off to my coffee and enjoy what life gives
Brennan88

I agree with you that you don’t sound like a fanboy however you did just skip over Engima and my comments? We didn’t call you fanboys. Enigma said the opposite and I brought up a seperate issue.
DaveC

To me the biggest flaw of the 3DS was that the screen was too small. This fixes that. So I will get this.

As far as Sony, surely you jest. They overcharge you for REQUIRED special memory cards which are a ripoff. Then they ship unfinished games where you need to go online to get the working version.

I have a Vita it is basically a big PSP with higher resolution, BFD it isn’t even 3D. I never use it.

boyonthemoon

i was just thinking today how glad i am that nintendo probably wont be releasing a cheap 3ds with a minor improvements and that they’re probably working on just a better, next generation handheld. well! apparently that would have been too nice of a thought huh? ill end up buying it anyway. u suck nintendo.

DaveC

You expected them to abandon this generation a little more than a year later?

Then everyone would bitch because they abandoned it so fast.

They couldn’t do major improvements like faster CPU etc or then it WOULD be a new system and fragment the developer base. You expected them to make regular 3DS games and then different 3DS XL games?

That is so dumb.

Broken_Cartridge

Nintendo said the battery life is between 6-10 hours on the XL not 3.5-6.5.

Derrick

3.5 to 6.5 for 3DS games 6 to 10 for DS games. You get about 1.5 hours more than the original.

http://notthisone NINTENDOIZTRIPPIN

DUDE NINTENDO SEEMS LIKE THERE PURPOSLY TRYING TO BANKRUPT THERE OWN COMPANY, SERIOUSLY! lIKE THE 3DS DOESNT EVEN HAVE THAT STRONG OF A LINE UP OF GAMES YET AND THERE ALREADY PUSING A 3DS LL ON US. tHERE PRIDE AND JOY GAMES: OOT,MARIO 3D, AND MK7 ISNT GOING TO SELL ANOTHER NEW CONSOLE EITHER WILL THE GAMES COMING OUT THIS FALL. NSMB2 LOOKS SOMEWHAT PROMISING BUT THERES STILL NO YOSHI WHICH IS F’N BS. sORRY TO RANT BUT THE ONLY GAMING SYSTEM I OWN IS A 3DS. EVERY MONTH THAT GOES BY IM MORE AND MORE LET DOWN WITH THE GAME SELECTION. ONCE I HAVE MORE MONEY FLOW IM RUNNIGN TO A PS3 AND ONLY KEEPING MY 3DS FOR TRAVEL PURPOSES. I CANT WAITTTT TO PLAY A BIGGER SELCTION OF GAMES WITH SONY. NINTENDO OWNED THE 80′S AND 90′S BUT AS FOR AS THE LAST 12 YEARS JUDGE FOR YOURSELF. HMMM THINK IM DONE. FEELS GOOD TO RANT A RANT THAT MOST PEOPLE WILL NEVER READ. IF ANYONE AGREES GIVE ME A AMEN! GOODNIGHT AND IM NEVER WATCHING ANOTHER NINTENDO DIRECT EITHER ALWAYS A LET DOWN, E3 WAS CHUMP TOO BUT I THOUGHT THE PS3 PART OF THE DAY WAS DECENT COMING FROM SOMEONE WHO HASNT EXPRIENCED THE PS3 MUCH, OH MAN I CANT WAIT I CANT WAIT, PS3 PLEZZZZZZ. ILL TRADE SOMEONE A 3DS FOR A PS3 RIGHT NOW I HAVE 7 3DS GAMES A FEW REALLY AWESOME DS GAMES LIKE MARIO AND LUIGI, AND DRAGONQUEST 9, OH YEAHHHHHH THOSE ARE SOME GOOD GAMES DRAGONQUEST 9 ESPIECIALLY, WELL GOODNIGHT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, I NEED TO SMOKE SOME MORE WEED AND A CIG CAUSE NINTENDO IS STRESSIN ME OUT HAHAH. ILL ALWAYS LOVE THE OLD NINTENDO THE FOUNDATION OF WHAT NINTENDO IS TODAY. NINTENDO NEEDS TO GET OFF THERE HIGH HORSE AND LISTEN TO THE CONSUMERS NOT THEMSELVES WHILE THEY SWIM IN MONEY LIKE UNCEL SCROOGE. HAHA ITS TRUE MAFUCKAS!

http://notthisone WARIO LOVES GOLD

THEY NEED TO PULL THEYS HEADS OUT THEYS ASSES YO, MARIO NEEDS TO GO INDIE AND TELL NINTENDO TO SCRAM AND TO GET OUTTA HERE. MARIO NEED TO BE ON EVERY CONSOLE AND PHONE, NINTENDO SHOULD BE A GAME MAKE LIKE SEGA, CAUSE THERE TREADING IN DEEP FUCKIN WATER LADIES AND GENTS. I LOVE NINTENDO BUT I HAVE A RIGHT TO RANT….IN CAPS…..ON HERERE….*LOOKS BACK AND FORTH STUPID WITH OCKWARD SILENCE* YEAH WELL THATS ALL THE 3DS NEWS FOR NOW, ILL SEEYA LATER.
boyonthemoon

lol even if nintendo is making dumb decisions, ps3 will never satisfy your mario/zelda/metroid/pokemon/fire emblem needs
Matthew

Oh God..
http://www.imbatman.com mario fan boiiii

You sir, are a complete idiot. A complete and utter bafoon!
Derrick

Stop yelling.
Enigma

Did anyone actually read that?

I didn’t, i’ll say that. Hahaha. xD
http://youtube.com/the8guys Dylan

the CAPS HURTS MY EYES
That guy

@ Enigma

I did, but it was just one long run-on sentence :P
DaveC

“What you’ve just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.”

cutefan

Ok who agrees when I say I don’t wont to live on this planet anymore :(

Darko

If a handheld decision from a company you have nothing to do with is enough to make you want a different planet… Man, I just can’t even sympathize. Go get checked at a doctor to perhaps reinforce yourself?
miiworld2

@Darko I was just thinking that.
http://gravatar.com/jacknzack27 JacknZack

Yeah man. you might need help
Sonic Boom!

You guys don’t have to be assholes to him about it, damn.
DaveC

Yep a game company releases a new version of their toy. The toy has a bigger screen so that you don’t go blind looking at it.

That is a critera for wanting to stay on earth, toy companies must not release new toys.

When does the next ship leave?

Matthew

Hopefully they fix the screen when recording if possible, cause when you record it’s blurry af.
MISSINGNO

Ah shucks! Now I don’t mine and I want that one. I’m brainwashed :’(

MISSINGNO

I don’t want mine
Ricardo

I don’t want mine @_@

bobbery18

Didn’t they say there would be a blue one also?
Csaw

Now that I take a better look at it, it seems like it would be uncomfortable to carry around in my pocket, so I’ll pass.

It’s also funny that everyone here is complaining that it doesn’t have a second circle pad, when the same people would be complaining if a second circle pad had been added. The 3ds is never going to have a built in second circle pad. That would be to big of a hardware revision. Besides it doesn’t need it and barely any games use it.

boyonthemoon

two circle pads will be in the next generation of handhelds… unless they continue to make stupid choices in development.

Mickey

what happened to flipnote memo?

http://fscompany.webs.com/ Seguraf13

i know right! i want it soo bad…:(

Matthew

This is so ugly. I like Nintendo, but for a second stop riding them. This is hideous.

link>mario

ill just stick with my original 3ds because nyko designed a cool looking circle pad pro which also keeps the 3ds protected ill just wait for that in stead of getting a xl version

animejony

Doesn’t have much battery as I expected to be. I will probably get it when it goes down in price. I still love my black 3DS when I purchased since launch date.
boing

…I honestly don’t know what to think of this
miiworld2

There are people who are like FUCK NO! But you know what? Be grateful it’s not something like a 3DS Lite with additional features and all that. It’s the same 3DS, but with a bigger screen and a lighter body.

Brennan88

Thank you!

I completely agree. They’re not giving us the finger with new features but instead they increase the size for those who it appeals more to. Basically expanding the market for the 3DS.
http://www.imbatman.com FUCK NO

Nintendo has been having alor of FUCK NO’s latley. IF they released NSMB2 and Luigis Mansion NOW! People would be saying FUCK YEAH, FUCK YEAH!
chris mcarn

This comes out the same time new super Mario bros 2 comes out right if so then i’m getting both.

although i have a blue 3ds…

GalekC

@donic A little criticism to the big N never hurt!

http://www.youtube.com/user/MadCrainProductions MadCrain

Yeah, people here are acting like Nintendo can do no wrong, they’re a fucking company, they’re bound to make mistakes, I’m just pissed off that I didn’t wait.
GalekC

Tell me about it! That’s basically the same thing I said upon looking at this new design.
Not getting it, though.
DaveC

It does seem that people are critisizing just to do it though.

I am just pissed that NA gets it LAST again! WTF!!

Jrocy247

My God I have never in my come to a bunch fanboy idiots in my life, You guys are literally overrating about NOTHING….NOOOOTHING
The 3DSXL is just a bigger,more slightly improved version of a 3DS…..ITS STILL A 3DS, you guys act like THIS??? is going to make the 3DS sale go down….like really…you have a choice of a small or a big….your really bitching about nothing.
Also, The circle pad pro? I see no absolute use for, THATS THE REASON YOU HAVE A TOUCH SCREEN! Adding another circle pad will just completely take away the handheld that is “DS”. You guys are not loyal Nintendo fans that you claim you are if your just gonna bitch on, and on, and on.

http://www.gamingconsolenetwork.com GamingConsoleNetwork

Finally someone with some sense! I agree my friend… These kids today complain about EVERYTHING… Nintendo just gave us a second choice when it comes to the 3DS and they still complain. 3DS XL is a day one buy for me… Also I am happy with one slider…
Brennan88

Exactly!
It’s just a 3DS with a bigger screen for an expanded target audience. Most noteworthy those who can’t use the normal screen size because of their eyesight.

If it was like the DSi of the 3DS then I think the complaining is understandable but it’s not.
my name

finally someone who can think a little more then the average scum in the community

The Only Pokemon Champ

Has anyone considered the fact how different it looks?
I mean it resembles the DS line alot more
Maybe Nintendo is trying to confuse the market and have the customers buy a 3ds thinking its just like a DS
chris

I just checked the specs released and there are the same amount of pixels as the normal 3ds.

DaveC

There has to be because that is what all of the games are written for and the artwork is drawn for.

If they increased resolution then everything would have to be upscaled , which would be fuzzy and look like crap.

John Doyle

This is the 3DS XL, which is the old folk edition, notice the alarm clock exterior and the year 1966 color shading. This is for older folks, don’t expect an upgrade…
http://youtube.com/the8guys Dylan

it looks pretty cheap but im getting white :D
XVander

White is so sexy and i am so upset it wont come to America… Time to complain to Nintendo, also no pure black thats BS. No bueno nintendo I will not buy this until i get a proper color :P
my name

to the people that replied to my comment, you actually have no idea how stupid simpletons like you can be by rationally calling me a fan boy is unjustified and uneducated kiddies like you need to read before commenting, well you sound like fanboys yourself i’m laughing at your stupid fanboy behaviour reply’s trying so hard to find counter arguments, which wont work thanks for entertaining me in the meantime :D the only fanboys are the simpletons with lack of comprehension especially darko hahaha thanks again it made my morning off to my coffee and enjoy what life gives :D
Mrcoolsponge

Is it just me or does I look like one of the fake 3dsXL you see on google

http://youtube.com/the8guys Dylan

nope it does haha

http://youtube.com/the8guys Dylan

looks cheap…. The other colors look really bad im getting white black and white are probably your best bet i hope they arent glossy though ;like maybe a little bit not the whole thing like the current 3ds
http://youtube.com/the8guys Dylan

This really does look cheap but when I saw the DSi XL i said the same thing and so did everyone else so don’t complain but yea the Red looks cheap and the whole handheld looks a bit messed up and a second analog stick wouldve been nice but what Im confused about is that Nintendo was going to sell that cool charging case with the analog built in I hope they have that for the 3DS XL im getting White but i dont know what the Red will look like yet but so far it doesnt look good so for now black or white is your best choice. 200$ lis a good buy with the huge screens all I want now is for all games to be played full screen (DS games NES Virtual Console etc.) Animal Crossing and Pokemon Black 2′s gonna be fun on this :). I hope it feels like the DSi XL too I don’t like the all glossy thing maybe some on the head of the 3DS like the DSi XL but all gloss is annoying and I get scratches smudges(etc.) comment if you agree on anything I just said haha

Mickey

i dont really like the glossy screen either, they get scratches very easily
mmmmmm……..error

needs moar periods…..

Areuto

the 3ds xl looks just down straight ugly
http://www.youtube.com/ZeAllMighty1 ZeAllMighty1

I like the idea of a bigger screen, but it’s gonna look pixelated due to the crappy resolution of the 3DS. Even though that top screen is almost the size of the Vita’s screen, the resolution is less than half of the Vita’s.

I just wish they had a bigger and BETTER RESOLUTION screen in the original 3DS

DaveC

If they increased resolution then everything existing would have to be upscaled , which would be fuzzy and look like crap. Plus then devs would need to make two versions of their games, one for 3DS, one for 3DS XL. Then you have the increased resolution needing more powerful graphics chips, then bigger batteries to support it and on and on…

Maybe people with think things out more before posting.
http://www.youtube.com/ZeAllMighty1 ZeAllMighty1

I never said they should increase the resolution of the screens for the 3DS XL, I just said that the original 3DS should have had bigger and better resolution screens to start with.

Maybe you should read peoples comments before replying.

mikey

UGLY :/
straightarrow

And all u guys were saying, “people waiting for an XL are dumb asses…” I got one thing to say, it pays to wait. Ok, let the flaming begin <3

chris mcarn

lol
NINNNN-TENDO!

Your already flaming gay. No flame war for you. Only water balloons. Oh there not filled with water either. Nope, filled with PISS!

Reo

oh well.
anyone care to buy ambassador old 3ds?
GalaxyStorm

For those complaining about there not being another circle pad, did you guys think about the consequences? The 3DS community would have been severely divided. What about the people who don’t have the money for another 3DS or for those who don’t want the upgrade? The games made that would actually need the second circle pad would only be available to those who bought the “new” 3DS. For the ones who didn’t they would be left out and the rift would grow quite big.

Yes it’s nice to have 2 circle pads but there are sever consequences.
Do you ALL understand why Nintendo didn’t add another circle pad now?
Ispheria

Funny thing is, it won’t come with a charger lol
will

This goes out for people who think and say that second stick is not needed, or just because it doesn’t have the ZL zr buttons. Without a second stick, it means the system is less capable and more limited, and I’m not talking power, its more gameplay. Their a reason their is no FPS’s on the system because they highly require second stick gyro doesn’t replace it. For example you can’t play medal of honor, battlefiels, or call of duty on gyro because its too fast of a gameplay. This also means troublesome camera controls.
Nolan

Yeah yeah, the second stick would’ve been nice, but look on the bright side:
Screens are bigger and it has a better battery life!
I’m not too fond of the white or silver colors because I think it looks a bit trashy, but the black looks pretty nice.
will

I would upgrade, but I play shooters such as resident evil, metal gear solid, kid icarus, and in the future Ima be playing kingdom hearts, but all in circle pad pro. While salvating to the thought of playing these gorgeous looking games on the big screen, for longer period of time is great, but since the system is bigger I cannot use the circle pad pro, and will not use a circle pad pro XL if that would be their solution, it would look like a tank of a system second stick means better camera controls more button usage, and overall better gameplay, its required except for platformers and over the top games, racing, and fighting games, but not for FPS games and third person games.
KarjamP

I think it’s made for the VERY same reason as the DSi XL.
will

If it had a second stick it would still be fair to original 3ds people since they have the circle pad pro, but its the opposite.
Majora’s Incarnation

It seems like it might be fun playing Ocarina of Time 3D on this thing, but I’m really pissed that Nintendo released this so soon.

Justin (0817-3746-0488)

^THIS
BellaKazza

Eh, Grow a pair.

Justin (0817-3746-0488)

I just realized that the 3DS XL is coming out the day after my birthday :D

AceOfBlades247

It looks like your new here, but David said no Putting your friendcode in name or comment.
Zelda’s Man

Who named you Chief of Police on this blog. What authority do you have to be telling people what the rules are? Give them a break instead of policing them……I understand your trying to enforce the rules but you obviously like telling people who the boss is and everyone better ABIDE!…..get a life. Why not direct Justin to the forum (http://3dsforums.com) where he can find people to add to his friend list instead of laying down the law on a newbie! Think Mcfly! Think!
??? zeldafan1002

Well, what do ya know? It could be a after-birthday present! :D

Castle

Just nice!
Bryan

Wow I was one of the unfortinute ones who paid 250 for my 3DS. I used all my christmas money on that when I was 13. Now this giant thing is still 50 dollars cheaper then what I payed for it. The only way I’m gonna afford it is if I sell my 3DS and use whatever money I have. So now I’m gonna lose all my ambasador games too. FML

Darknespawn

Why sell your ambassador 3DS? The 3DS XL is just a bigger 3DS…

Chaoskiller

to me it look like a gloryfied dsi xl with a circle pad with what look like it made out of the same mertirals
Sebastiaan

When is the 3DS XL coming to Europe?
AGAIN?!!?

WHY WHY WOULD YOU NEED THIS?!?!?!
Castle

3DS XL to be released in Europe on July 28th

http://nintendo3dsblog.com/3ds-xl-to-be-released-in-europe-on-july-28th/
Dennis

I’m actually considering selling my 3DS and getting a Vita mainly due to Nintendo’s arrogance. An improved version already, like what the hell? Why not release it as it is. It’s not a minor improvement (if you know for the PSP, their improvements over the older models were less noticeable – 33% lighter and brighter screen) it’s a whole whooping 90% both screen size INCREASE, and improved battery life – which everyone knows is a real problem on the 3DS. Yes, I’m angry since I bought mine 4 months ago and now there is a new version coming, which means I won’t be getting it anytime soon.

Thanks Nintendo for screwing the average customer, AGAIN.

Mr. North

So you’re saying Sony ISN’T arrogant? Jack Tretton’s constant insulting of competitors is just perfectly acceptable? And increased size IS a minor improvement, if you can call it an improvement at all. The battery life isn’t much better than the normal 3DS, and who knows how the larger screen size could impact the 3D effect. Not to mention that it been so much bigger will obviously make it harder to carry around and Streetpass.When it really comes down to it, the 3DS XL is just a bigger 3DS, not an upgrade.

x3100owner

does the skin looks like shiny metal gloss like the 3ds or it will look like crap plastic like DS ?
Siedlec

im rly mad now dem better battery + bigger screens it will be cool in games like MGS when i have that effect that i cant see much coz of small screen but i dont have money i just buy my black one dem
jasonmaki

Honestly Nintendo, you make a great 3DS system that look gorgeous for $250 then a year later you make one larger with better battery and $50 less honestly why must you do this? now if i want one all my data has to be lost in order to get one. even if there is a transfer tool, ill have to sell my current system in order to afford this one. and still no built in second analog!

Joe

so you’re complaing that it costs less???
jasonmaki

no im complaining becauss i already have a 3ds that i have a lot of memory id lose in order to get one so i think ill stick with this instead

swhale

Will there be anyway of transfering my downloaded contend on my 3ds to a xl? The decision of my purchase depends on it.

DaveC

Welcome to the world of downloaded DRM content. Now everyone wants to buy full games by digital download too just because they are too lazy to go to the store or swap a cart?

Serves all of you right for falling into the TRAP and giving away your freedoms to a third party! Maybe you all will learn something here about why download games SUCK and are a hustle! Just re-buy everything again on the new one. Ha Ha what a scam!

Me I will buy a 3DS XL, and since I have physical carts they will all work perfectly on the new unit! I win!

DrezFader

Nintendo better release Majora’s Mask 2 for the Wii U now or THERE WILL BE HELL TO PAY.
DrezFader

Nintendo are becoming an embarrassing company.

DrezFader

Shameless act.
Zelda

N intendo may be focused on a certain audience but dude, they need to think before they rush 2 new consoles to store (i know the 3D XL is the same as the 3ds but just bigger) still its like wasting time when people with 3ds’ are anxiously waiting for games as good as mario kart 7 or something to that standard of game. With the price drops on the 3ds this year here and there and promotional deals alot of people since christmas have just recently got there hands on a 3ds. So why release a bigger version?? Not very good marketing to me, plus its only like 30-40 dollars more than the orginal console, which is bullshit it makes everyone who bought a 3ds feel cheated or fuckin used. Nintendo are only after there own self-intrests and it makes me fucking gag. Nintendo has lost there touch and I cant stop ranting about it Ive been ranting since nintendo direct ended im fuckin pissed. To top it all off we have to wait til august for NSMB2 and prob December for Luigis Mansion which are the only 2 awesome looking game coming out this year for 3ds (kingdom hearts is stupid) and animal crossing when ever it comes out here in the U.S. which I dont give a fuck about cause that game is creepy and for babies, So we feel fucked for buying a 3ds and were fucked on games til august, how are we suppost to feel. I hate xbox but it seems like playstation is calling me home. Nintendo has had its day, ill always love the classics but this modern day nintendo marketing is sloppy and down right dispicable!
DaveC

Yep embarrasing. Just like all of the damn car companies who release improved models every year, what are they thinking !?!

Raven The Great

Matte will alwaaaayyss be better than gloss.
LOOK MA, NO FINGERPRINTS.
Sophang

I really want this thing but I think I might wait for a price drop
Jets

It looks chubby. I dont like it.
Randy

Ya nintendos really pushing there luck and have gone to far
DrezFader

Everyone should boycott this. let it fail like the Micro but worse.

DaveC

I will boycott it after I buy my first 3DS XL, then after that no more I tell you! (unless mine breaks or something)

Theo

Larger screen but the same pixel count…. I’m passing. The DS XL was a pixel nightmare!

I would’ve rather seen a 3Ds with built in second slider…

This is just crap!

DaveC

The DS XL had a much lower resolution than a 3DS though so not the same.
Theo

You use the word much as if it were true, its basically 400 × 240 (3DS) vs 256 × 192

Thats not a HUGE leap…unless your looking at it statistically (which should be about 95% bigger)

I gaurantee you it will look pixelated:) The 3DS was initially made to match the resolution. The screen size is perfect t not see to many pixels!
Theo

Look at the original PSP, it was pretty pixelated and it’s resolution was higher than the 3DS.

As bad as the PSP Go was, the screen matched the resolution much better!

BigNliker

the first time I´m disappointed by Nintendo-just because they stated 2/3 weeks ago there wont be a new 3ds version-.-
techboy291

Nah, I doubt I’ll get this. Besides the battery life it’s of course just bigger. And I personally like it smaller, then you can fit it in your pocket.
ShyGuy3.0

Do any of you people see the reason for a 3DS XL? It’s basically doing the same thing that the DSi XL did, just with 3DS games and software. The DSi XL was made for people who had less than perfect eyesight and groups of people who watched one person play. Granted, the 3D effect wouldn’t be perfect for those situations. But honestly, how many of you play in full blast 3D all of the time? Nintendo is expanding its market, slowly but surely gaining itself a nice profit.

ShyGuy3.0

And no, I’m probably not getting this. I was satisfied with my DSi, and I’m satisfied with my 3DS now. The timing of this WAS a mistake imo. They could have waited a good while longer to release this, but my argument still stands.
Sgt. Feels

Same as me. I had the dsi and felt no need for the XL because nothing had changed but the size. Same with this iteration. I would get it if there was an increase in resolution but there is not.

MarioMaster 7

I think its a bad idea for them to release the 3DS XL this year :/
3ds is cool

COUPLE OF QUESTIONS

1. will the color in the inside by black ? For NA version?

2. Should i get this? I mean i dont like the design but its the big screens that look cool. Other than the big screens, i dont like it. Should i get it?
Captain Falcon

AH HELL NO.
Looks like Nintendo didn’t learn again. At least make the buttons bigger, and wasn’t having the top have of the 3DS black necessary? -.-

Marquis

Oh yeah, I just realized the lack of black… Just Nintendo’s way of making the 3DS look even more like its predecessor.

dubesahc

OK, you got this. You already have a 3DS… all this new 3DS has is bigger screens….You don’t need it… OH, WHO AM I KIDDING!

DaveC

I need it.

not telling :P

Yeah, I’m not going to waste my money
Brenden

AHH THE BUTTONS LOOK SO NICE! At least the start home and select look easy to press!
screw you capcom and your horrible ways. i hope you all contract disentry fir the rest of your lives

Load of poop. No extra triggers, no extra circle pad, and now too be to carry in my pocket. What’s the point! Imagine logging this thing round everywhere to get street passes?
Epic3DS

Wow, I just love how every single year there’s a new system released… I spend so much money on new videogames and systems, why can’t they just give it a break? I can’t afford these awesome new systems.
Marquis

It’s HORRID. Why couldn’t they just have taken the original design and upscaled it?
The rounded corners don’t work, and the matte finish looks ugly for some reason; it worked MUCH better on the DSi and XL.

I guess people with poor sight or big hands have a need for this, but I will probably never want to look at it again.

MarioMaster 7

It looks like that they’re just selling a prototype :/
The worst part is that the first time they acually gives news on the 3DS XL, nintendo gives the release date and price. Yet we have no information on the Wii U’s price or launch date other than the Wii U is gonna cost more than $200.
Sgt. Feels

Oh, and the DSiXL was not more powerful than the DSi.
The DSi had a processor 4x as powerful as the DSLite, but the XL did not improve it. That’s the only way they were able to release Eshoo titles.
I believe that the 3DSXL will not improve on anything inside the system itself.

Mystery

Do you think this is will be powerful enough to play n64 games? I know the original 3ds wasn’t powerful enough but obviously this is a much beefier version of it.

Sgt. Feels

Are you slow? The 3ds is capable of running Gamecube games, lol. Its more powerful than the Gamecube. Lol.
Kape

It has the same components inside, no gain in power whatsoever.
Mystery

yeah thats wat i was wondering because I had this talk at another forum about the 3ds no being able to play n64 games because it just required so much power but graphically Sgt. Feels yes it has gamecube capabilities but in terms of power its impossible with this device.
Sgt. Feels

That’s ridiculous. It has 2 enhanced versions of 2 N64 games. Are you not using your brain. The DS had the power to play N64 games. Remember Super Mario 64 DS, it had more content than the original and looked better. Use your brain dude.
Mystery

yes ur right it does and u don’t have to be rude about it man its just a question. But in terms of n64 emulator on the original 3ds, its impossible but what im saying is that with the xl version that it will be powerful enough to emulate n64 games. Its easy to port n64 games on the 3ds cartridge but emulating is very difficult because the system has to be 10 times more powerful then the system its emulating.
Sgt. Feels

Hmmm, sorry for being rude. I just dont think you understand its capabilities. I guarantee that if they ever offered downloadable N64 games, this system could run those perfectly. The Wii was not 10x as powerful as the N64, yet the N64 games ran smoothly. Don’t worry about it, this system is capable, but the chances of them doing that is slim.
Mystery

Well alright but why hasn’t anyone else tried to emulate n64 games on 3ds?
http://www.youtube.com/user/darkgamer001 darkgamer001

I really don’t want to sound rude, but come on, a little reasoning out might help.

Some 3DS games actually look better than Wii games, let alone N64 games….the fact that enhanced versions of N64 came out for it should be a hint.

As for straight up emulation, you asked why hasn’t anyone tried it yet – Nintendo could try it out on the eShop, but I don’t think it’s their focus right now.And if you’re referring to external modders, remember that you risk bricking the 3DS if Nintendo detects a model unit. Definitely not worth tampering with it

Finally, why should the XL be more powerful than the current 3DS. It’s a larger model of the same system, not a next generation handheld
DaveC

This wasn’t made as an emulator warez console. No N64 emulators dude…

Waterboy11

Looks extremely ugly and plain. I’ll just stick to my Zelda 3ds.
RoamRandy

just bought a ps vita a week ago and love it, sold my 3ds like a couple months ago….and i have to admit i did love the 3ds, but lack of games were a problem. now that games are out and coming, and a 3ds xl is on the way….i might consider buying it…..but wii u is on my mind for this christmas sooo….:D
BellaKazza

I’m buying this as soon as it comes out.
My 3DS R and L are failing me anyhow.
Joe

Think they’ll give regular 3DS owners a trade in bonus towards the upgrade?
Sebastian Santana

how would you transfer the downloaded games from the eShop to this 3DS XL? Can you transfer my ambassador games?
Sebastian Santana

how would you transfer the downloaded games from the eShop to this 3DS XL? Can you transfer the ambassador games?

Shaun Alexander

The 3DS has a transfer system built in, you select it from the options on both systems. and yes you can transfer ambassador games, Nintendo has confirmed this themselves

electrokid1

ill stay w/ my normal 3ds thank you very
much
http://YouTube.com/The8Guys Dylan

A second circle pad would look weird on this and there isnt much space unless you move down the letter buttons but in October Nintendo is releasing the charging case with the built in analog stick so who cares if it doesn’t have a second analog instead I’ll have my 3DS charged 24/7 and the built in analog stick even though it isn’t built into the 3ds and the matte is amazing :) gonna feel like the DSi XL again :D
BlueToad

What will DS games look on this?
Chase

So. The circle pad pro isn’t just for lefties. The difference between the clunky psp title mgs: peace walker and the 3ds RE: Revelations is worlds apart because of the second stick and nice triggers. Also the only way to validate those who bought the circle pad pro is TO integrate them natively in all future 3ds revisions going forward. More games will go the standard move stick and camera stick setup that has served the gaming community well since the ps1 launched its dual analog controller. Then maybe, just maybe, more western developers will look at this machine like it isn’t a wank middle ground abomination like the psp was.
http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/006914112caa8ad93acd7c9d0c553ab2?s=80 Cosmicboo98

Whit one is only one I like

Fanboy

Same but they NOA was only getting blue and red. so lame…

CrimsonalCore

I think I’m more happy with my currently 3DS, but a larger 3DS seem nice, though.
SleepyGuyy

*sigh* ….. FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
mmmmmm……..error

looks leik sheeeeet.
SleepyGuyy

Wait a minute … WHY! why would you need a bigger screen, if you can’t increase viewing angle?
http://youtube.com/the8guys Dylan

yess the origninal stylus is back :D
XVander

http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/white-3ds-xl-for-america/

Sign this for a real color for America

http://youtube.com/the8guys Dylan

But white is coming out in NOA..
Big E

No. Blue, red, and black are coming to NA. But these petitions are getting out of hand.
http://youtube.com/the8guys Dylan

what????? I WANTED WHITE FUCK

http://youtube.com/the8guys Dylan

see everyone this is why you should’ve waited like me for the 3DS XL to be announced and you shouldn’t have bought the new colors for the 3DS now :)
Ataraxia

Battery life increase is meh, but jesus those screens are huge. T_T

Still, it’ll feel less like a handheld and more like a thin snap-able brick to me, I’ll just grab an OoT limited edition after all.
TechTris

I just want a white normal 3DS. I’m tired of Cosmo Black. As for the XL itself, I think a lot of adult users would prefer this model over the original.

Fanboy

Yeah same here I think thats why this was made in the first place to accommodate people with bigger hands or people who want a console eperience on the go
DaveC

White is bad because it glares and reflects too much light which distracts from the screen. When playing you want to see the screen not the border.

Conker The Squirrel

I think the 3ds is the best handheld since gameboy and gameboy color
Ali M

LOL I litteraly just sold my old 3ds to invest in this new one. Ive always wanted the old dsi XL so I gues im getting this
Sly Cooper

glad this comes out on my birthday but the top of the system just looks ugly. the white one actually looks pretty good but i wish it had a solid black instead of half red
ectoBiologist

Hater: thiss sucks you should read homeeestuuuckkk and get a ps333333
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I wonder how big it is compared to the dsi xl
Andrew

I wonder if the D-pad will still suck.

Mine’s still a squeeky mess from all the SFIV I play.

Big E

From the looks of it, the system is in a matte finish for the +pad looks just like te DSLite’s +pad (Which is VERY good for me. I hated the 3DS’ gloss +pad. My thumbs never move across smoothly.)

RaxonXVI

YAY bigger screens the old one caused.me eye.strain so I got a vita for the screen but all my fave games are on the 3DS so im extreamly happy and cant wait for this thanks nintendo
http://mayker.tumblr.com Mayker

@djnforce9

Two shoulder buttons could work, but with the same placement, it would make the system even thicker.

Unfortunately, that’s not all there is to the matter. If it integrates the Circle Pad Pro with the hardware, it would encourage developers to use that as a standard, and thus would proceed to make games that require it. Just look at the iPhone. Newer applications for the iPhone unfortunately don’t support earlier models, primarily those which don’t have the retina display. This actually includes every model except the 4 and the 4S. Forcing people to buy the Circle Pad Pro to play their games, or worse- buy a brand new piece of hardware to keep up- would severely damage not only the reputation of Nintendo, but also alienate much of their fan base.
Dae

no thanks. :c
Nathan

Does the design and color remind anyone else of the prototype of the original ds?
??? zeldafan1002

You know what? I think the 3DS XL should be
BUNDLED with New Super Mario Bros. 2.
TheOnlySanePerson

You are all little idiots and need to grow up. And by you all I mean the fucktards that think this is an upgrade or redesign. This is an option. Some gamers can’t read from small screens. This system is usually pushed toward the older generation that still enjoy a good game on the go. Old eyes can’t see the difference in 95 ppi or 140 ppi.

Oh and these are portables! Psvita and 3ds are NOT full consoles. Honestly they both fucking suck but I enjoy my 3ds much more. Want good graghics? Stay at home and play you 360/ps3.

Nintendo isn’t dropping support for the 3ds or forcing you to buy. This is only an option. Grow the fuck up.

Thank you
http://google.com Kevin

Nintendo 3ds xl is retarded. you cant use the circle pannel cause its so big, and it cant ever fitt in your pocket,like why do you think in the commericals they dont show someone holding th 3ds xl… cause they look retarted like shit who ever buys it is retarted they should buy the 3ds cause it is smaller, cheaper, and it dosent look retarted.

http://google.com Norris Tetteh

True the 3ds xl is stupid. this kevin person must be really smart and sexy . im stupid cause i used to want the 3ds xl.
http://google.com Norris Tetthe

i also think kevin has a huge dick . alot bigger then mine cause saddly my dick is tiny
TheOnlySanePerson

Don’t like it? Think it’s retarded? Looks retarded in your pocket? Not “potable” enough for you? I have your solution Kevin. Don’t fucking buy it. Get and/or keep your original 3ds. This is an option and a rather smart move by Nintendo. It’s called expanding their audience. Unlike you, some people aren’t blessed with perfect vision all their lives, don’t have great looks, chiseled abs, and a horse dick. You sir must have it all because you certainly don’t have a lick of sense in that thing of yours called head. No one is making you buy this, Nintendo isn’t out to get you, and this isn’t the end of the world.
And quit saying retarded you fucktard.

Thank you

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