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December 2014
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The editors liked
Better battery
Bigger screens
Comfortable 3D
Improved layout
Bigger screen looks great
3D sweet spot much larger
Comfortable curved design
Bigger screens are generally more comfortable than those in the standard 3DS
Battery life has improved
3D effect is more immersive
Good finish
Decentquality matte plastics that are fingerprintprone
Improved design and handling
Buttons are more pract
The much larger display makes games easier on the eye
Bringing games to life to broaden the appeal of Nintendo’s 3DS range. Should you wish to have the 3D effect switched on
The effects are much more noticeable and obvious than before. Games such as Super Mario 3D Land and The Legend of Zelda
Ocarina of Time played on the 3DS XL will take any Nintendo fans breath away. Nintendo’s 3DS XL also d
Bigger screen is better
Improved battery life
Still the only glassesfree console on the market
Good price
A bigger screen with better 3D
A more comfortable size and shape
Excellent games
The editors didn't like
Lower pixel density
Only one circle pad
Less pretty
Build feels a bit cheap
Heft makes it cumbersome
Bland styling
Still only one analogue stick
Mains charger not included
More plasticky
Less highend feel than the original 3DS
Screen brightness slightly lower than the 3DS
Screens are bigger but resolution stays the same
Battery can't be removed
The larger screen makes games look even better
But even the 3DS cannot compete with the HD screen quality of the PlayStation Vita. The build quality could also be better
Especially when
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Compared to the superbly-made PlayStation Vita. The 3DS XL also sacrifices portability for size
So there’s no longer any hope of stashing it in your jeans pockets without suffering from unsightly bulges
A bigger screen with better 3D, A more comfortable size and shape, Excellent games
No second analogue stick, Disappointing battery life, Low, resolution screens
We like the 3DS XL. Games have more impact on the bigger screen, and the 3D effects are more impressive and easier to manage. It's also a more comfortable console to hold, and one you'll be happier to play with over longer stretches of time. For these re...
Published: 2014-12-04, Author: Chris , review by: theverge.com
Abstract: Video games are welcome at the table of popular art, alongside movies, music, and television. Home consoles get a lot of attention, but portable gaming has done the heavy lifting when it comes to expanding the reach and acceptance of the medium.The road t...
Abstract: By the time Nintendo introduced the 3DS XL in the summer of 2012, handheld gaming consoles had long been cannibalized by smartphones and tablets. Whereas smartphones and tablets can play games and serve other functions, Nintendo and Sony consoles are real...
Published: 2013-04-09, Author: Danny , review by: makeuseof.com
So in the end, is it really worth getting the Nintendo 3DS XL If you can afford the higher price, I'd definitely recommend choosing the XL variant over the regular one. However, whether you should even upgrade to the 3DS line depends on several factors. I...
Published: 2012-11-08, Author: James , review by: gadgetreview.com
Improved 3D performance through the larger screen size, Improved battery life, Improved buttons and overall feel, A solid portable game console with a lot of available past and present games
It fits in the pocket, but barely; Kids might not like the larger size, Display resolution looks worse, more pixelated, Difficult to recommend over an iPad or smartphones
The 3DS XL is a major improvement over the original 3DS, but like all of Nintendo's iterative updates (with the exception of the DSi), the improvements are specific only to the external hardware, not to internal components or really to software. In the ca...
Abstract: Video Review: The Nintendo 3DS XL handheld gaming system offers 90% more screen, a fresh, new design and improved battery life, all for $200. Matt Mira and Dave Holmes check to see if these updates take handheld gaming to a whole new level on Gadget Pr...
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Published: 2012-10-01, Author: Sam , review by: theverge.com
Abstract: Nintendo has a habit of not getting things exactly right the first time with handheld systems, as anyone who tried to pocket the original DS or play the first Game Boy Advance out of direct sunlight can undoubtedly attest. Last year's 3DS wasn't a bad eff...
Published: 2012-10-01, Author: Sam , review by: theverge.com
Abstract: Nintendo has a habit of not getting things exactly right the first time with handheld systems, as anyone who tried to pocket the original DS or play the first Game Boy Advance out of direct sunlight can undoubtedly attest. Last year's 3DS wasn't a bad eff...
