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The editors liked
The 3D is a bit better
Speedier processor for a slightly slicker experience
Enhanced build and layout
Great games
The 3D screens are improved by new face-tracking
And the larger size offers a less cramped viewing experience. Internal tweaks and updates add a behind-the-scenes boost
Second directional stick added
Face tracking increases 3D viewing angles
Faster processor
Vastly improved 3D effects
Dual analogue controls
More processing power
Even more features
A glasses-free 3D screen that convincingly works
Amiibo support
Faster processor for speedier operation
4GB microSD card bundled
Extra controls
Excellent glasses-free 3D
New guts theoretically promise more technically impressive games
Existing 3DS catalog enhanced by new improvements
The editors didn't like
Still dated in terms of tech
New 3D isn't perfect
Charger isn't included. Seriously
The poor battery life hasn't improved. Having to remove the back of the console to change the SD card is a poor design choice and the legacy data transfer process is infuriating. Also
There's no AC charger in the box -- you have to buy one separately
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Stick feels overly firm and inaccurate
No charger included in the box
No games utilise the extra power
Battery life hasn't tangibly improved
No boost to screen resolution
No power adapter in the box
Rear plate must be removed to access the microSD card slot
Battery life similar to older model
No proprietary cord for charging out of the box included
Extra tools required to swap storage cards
Convoluted system transfer process from older models
Abstract: First thing’s first: in keeping with Nintendo’s recent reputation for confusing its customers, the New Nintendo 3DS does not come bundled with a charging device. It’s a baffling decision, and one Christmas present buying parents should be forewarned about...
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Published: 2014-12-12, Author: Luke , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Smoother 3D experience, Great new C-Stick and controls, Better battery life
Still a bit chunky, Face tracking has a few flaws, Removes the hard Wireless on/off switch
I already have a 3DS. One of the original ones, mind you, but it's still a 3DS. I love it to bits for playing all of the Pokemon my tiny brain can handle. I've been told that moving from the original 3DS to something like the 3DS XL is a revelation. I hel...
Published: 2014-12-08, Author: Alex , review by: fatducktech.com
Abstract: Nintendo's New 3DS XL has more in common with existing 3DS systems than it might want to admit, but it's still a solid upgrade option for older 3DS owners.It's been a while since I'd laid down any cash on a new Nintendo portable.That in itself speaks volu...
Second directional stick added, Face tracking increases 3D viewing angles, Faster processor
Cstick feels overly firm and inaccurate, No charger included in the box, No games utilise the extra power
If you don't already own a 3DS this new version is a no brainer. It's sleeker, the 3D is improved and it will operate forthcoming software its predecessors cannot. The 3DS really is the best handheld console on the market, and its software line-up featur...
The 3D screens are improved by new face-tracking, and the larger size offers a less cramped viewing experience. Internal tweaks and updates add a behind-the-scenes boost
The poor battery life hasn't improved. Having to remove the back of the console to change the SD card is a poor design choice and the legacy data transfer process is infuriating. Also, there's no AC charger in the box -- you have to buy one separately
The massively improved 3D more than makes up for a relatively small list of updates and some frustrating design choices....
The 3D screens are improved by new face-tracking, and the larger size offers a less cramped viewing experience. Internal tweaks and updates add a behind-the-scenes boost
The poor battery life hasn't improved. Having to remove the back of the console to change the SD card is a poor design choice and the legacy data transfer process is infuriating. Also, there's no AC charger in the box -- you have to buy one separately
The massively improved 3D more than makes up for a relatively small list of updates and some frustrating design choices....
Abstract: The New 3DS XL features a second stick about the face buttons, a hint of colour and a refined layout.While previously any movement of your head or the system would cause uncomfortable blurring or a complete loss of the effect, the new tech uses facial rec...
Incredible game library, Much improved 3D, Faster processor is great,
Nintendo's online system needs work, Interface still a little clunky, Awful camera,
If you've already got a 3DS XL, the New 3DS XL is worth considering. If you're still rocking an original 3DS, the New 3DS models are almost a must-have upgrade. The two new models look better, run faster and are actually make 3D worth using. Despite the ...
The 3D is a bit better, Speedier processor for a slightly slicker experience, Enhanced build and layout, Great games
Still dated in terms of tech, New 3D isn't perfect, Charger isn't included. Seriously
The New Nintendo 3DS XL isn't a dramatic upgrade over the standard 3DS XL model, but it's not meant to be – it's the half-generation improvement, and in that regard, it shows value. That 3D effect is less frustrating, the hardware is more refined and usef...
3D mode is excellent, More power under the hood, More sophisticated controls
Cstick feels inferior to the circle pad, No customisable faceplates for the XL
While 2013's 2DS may have seemed like Nintendo's admission that glasses-free 3D was a mere fad, the New 3DS sees stereoscopic vision regain its focus. Playing games in 3D is now finally the optimal way to experience Nintendo's handheld, as it always shoul...
