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The editors liked
It's impossible not to love the removable cover plates. They're a very basic means of customising the standard New Nintendo 3DS model but they're bound to appeal to hardcore collectors
As well as the devoted and lifelong followers of the Japanese veteran
Almost every change Nintendo has made here is welcome
And the result is a handheld that finally feels complete. The 3D is now much more consistent
Meaning less headaches and a more enjoyable experience
While the C-stick gives us what we've been asking
The New 3DS' facial tracking makes for a hugely improved 3D gaming experience. Its new analog stick is appreciated and the clip-on covers add a lot of style
New 3D is vastly better
Second analogue nub is long overdue
Still relatively affordable
Improved 3D screen
Changeable faceplates
Massive library of amazing games
Improved processing power
Head tracking gives better 3D experience
Interchangeable face plates for customisation
Super Stable 3D really works
Symmetry of design
Built in NFC and faster CPU for future proof gaming
The editors didn't like
Battery life has always been something of an issue with the entire 3DS range
Especially if you like playing with the auto-stereoscopic effect switched on. While both models of the New Nintendo 3DS offer a slight increase in stamina over their respective
There are a few niggles
Having to remove the back with a screwdriver to change the microSD in 2015 seems crazy
The camera is still quite poor
And the name might cause some confusion for those less familiar with the Nintendo family
The new C Stick has poor feel though
And I can't help wishing for a more significant boost to battery life
Abstract: Making excellent use of the 3DS’s stereoscopic tech to play with perspective, Nintendo has crafted one of the finest entries in the Super Mario series yet. Not only is it a challenge to find all three Star Coins hidden in each level, but the game keeps yo...
Almost every change Nintendo has made here is welcome, and the result is a handheld that finally feels complete. The 3D is now much more consistent, meaning less headaches and a more enjoyable experience, while the C-stick gives us what we've been asking
There are a few niggles: having to remove the back with a screwdriver to change the microSD in 2015 seems crazy; the camera is still quite poor; and the name might cause some confusion for those less familiar with the Nintendo family
The New 3DS makes a number of small improvements, but put together they make for a console that's definitely worth the upgrade, especially as a number of future games will be incompatible with the older model.Faster, comprehensive, more powerful; Nintendo...
Almost every change Nintendo has made here is welcome, and the result is a handheld that finally feels complete. The 3D is now much more consistent, meaning less headaches and a more enjoyable experience, while the C-stick gives us what we've been asking
There are a few niggles: having to remove the back with a screwdriver to change the microSD in 2015 seems crazy; the camera is still quite poor; and the name might cause some confusion for those less familiar with the Nintendo family
The New 3DS makes a number of small improvements, but put together they make for a console that's definitely worth the upgrade, especially as a number of future games will be incompatible with the older model.Faster, comprehensive, more powerful; Nintendo...
Improved 3D screen, Changeable faceplates, Massive library of amazing games
Battery life is still disappointing, No "exclusive" games available at the moment
The 3DS hardware may be getting a bit long in the tooth now - especially when compared to the kind of games we're accustomed to on iOS and Android - but as Nintendo proved with the original Game Boy, power doesn't always equal success in the handheld ar...
Abstract: The New 3DS might not look much different from its predecessor at first glance, but it's a combination of several small hardware changes that makes this hand-held gaming console everything the original 3DS should have been. We explain in our New 3DS...
Naturally, new hardware never comes cheap, as the New 3DS is currently priced at £150, while the New 3DS XL is currently £180 for the standard version or £210 for the special Monster Hunter 4-themed model. Neither come with a charging adapter either, so t...
Super Stable 3D really works, Symmetry of design, Built in NFC and faster CPU for future proof gaming
SD Card only access by unscrewing, No US release for nonXL version, Naming continues to confuse
The New 3DS and New 3DS XL takes what was already an adequate product and makes it really shine. The physical attention to detail along with the upgraded features under the hood make this a very impressive package. While a truly high end mobile gaming ex...
Abstract: With the New 3DS and New 3DS XL launching in the UK soon, some of you may be wondering whether or not it is worth upgrading your old 3DS to the newer model. I imported an Australian model not too long ago and after a few weeks of testing out the system, h...
