Features:

  • C Stick for enhanced controls.Built-in amiibo 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.
Best buy for those classic games!

I really love this newer model of the 3DS! It's sleek and clean in the design. I bought this to finally play Earthbound and I'm not disappointed! It was worth every cent! I'm debating on what classic game I should by next. Pokémon Crystal is looking pretty good~

A great system!

This new 3DS XL is just great! I have loved it ever since I got it. If you have had other 3ds before, jumping to this one could be a good option if you do use the 3D view. Loads games a bit faster than before, but nothing too noticeable. Too bad they didn't release it in blue color. Feels good in hand. If you haven't gotten any 3DS before, getting this one is a must! the 3D follows your eyes so you don't have to hold it at certain distance, I found it really pleasing, I'm still amazed by the 3D effect and often show it to friends that are not into Nintendo games. My favorite game is Animal Crossing New Leaf and Pokemon!

Good deal and equipment

My son wanted for his birthday and was a good price. Better when it arrives at your home and don’t have to brave Walmart and it may have even been a little cheaper. Has worked well and no problems or issues. Just know that it doesn’t come with a charger so you need to order one as well, but there was quite a few and very inexpensive

Worth the Upgrade

I upgraded from the 3DS XL. Had it for a couple years. This new 3DS XL is great. Runs on the internet a lot quicker than my old one and is pretty fast with loading screens whenever you encounter them. It took a while to get used to the new placement of certain controls, but I was used to the new one after like a week. I'm glad I decided to upgrade. The shell is a little weird and gets dirty fairly fast with fingerprint smudging and whatnot, but once a week I'll wipe it down and it's just like new. Glad I got this for the new smash and pokemon games. I'm not disappointed.

Significant upgrade from the original 3DS XL

Pretty straightforward item. Arrived brand new in the package, with the battery partially charged. No problems with setup. The upper display is TFN (for those wondering). I also purchased the same device locally, and got a TFN upper screen as well. After transferring my data from my original 3DS XL, I immediately upgraded the SD card, which was super simple. Once the screws are removed, the back case plate pops off, and the microSD card is right there, and easy to pop out. This device is a significant upgrade from the original 3DS XL, with a CPU about 3.5 times faster, and double the memory. The framerate is noticeably better, and gives the graphics a MUCH smoother appearance. Definitely worth the purchase!

Great device, Great price, Great delivery speed!

The New Nintendo 3DS XL is amazing!!! I got it in charcoal black. The device large screens is what makes everything, nothing better than playing great games in the biggest posible screen on a 3DS. The 3ds effect is amazing, it is superb and completely worth using this time. Unlike on the old 3DS models that the 3ds effect was a bit annoying and wasn't always great because of the viewing points. Until now the C stick is completely useless to have because non of the games I have used the C stick function, and I believe there are only a couple games that actually use the function for now. Let's just hope more games start using the C stick. Overall an amazing device, and worth the purchase. P.S. I decided to order the New Nintendo 3DS XL on Amazon because it was $25 cheaper than it normally is. The delivery time was great as well.

Better than my original 3DS XL

I got this to replace my old 3DS XL. I'm glad I did. The one feature that I got it for was the 3D screen eye tracking because I have a tendency to move my hands a lot while playing games and it would cause the 3D effect to go out of focus. The new 3DS XL does an excellent job at keeping the 3D in focus by following your eye/head movement, now I get little to no focus problems with the new 3DS. Great job Big N! One negative feature, they moved they stylus from the side to the front which is not as convenient as it was before. Minor but still a design mistake.

The Gold Standard for Handheld Games

This is just like the old 3DS, but improved a little. I don't notice much difference side-by-side with the old version, but if you're need to buy a new one, definitely buy the latest version. The only real difference for me is that the 3D tracking is much better on the New 3DS. If you don't have any Nintendo handheld, you probably want to know about the 3DS in general. I don't much care for the 3D features, but they're pretty neat when I turn them on. I just don't do it very often because my brain finds it easier to game in 2D for long periods of time. Software-wise, Nintendo is the gold standard of the industry and this has a huge number of great games available for it. If you want a handheld gaming platform, this is the one to get. Even if you don't buy any games, the built in features are pretty neat. I find myself spending a surprising amount of time playing the built-in games which are the Streetpass system and step-counter. They are very simple systems, but I find myself doing ridiculous things like keeping it in my pocket while I mow the lawn for steps or walk aimlessly around hotels to try and get more Streetpasses.

Two thumbs up

It is the 3DS XL, but better. My biggest complaint with the original XL was the 3D feature was difficult to position correctly and could be hard to look at for too long. The redesign has solved that issue and 3D can again be enjoyed - even in the dark! The nub controller works well enough for what it is, though I did enjoy the full controller on my circlepad pro. Yes, it is a pain to remove the back cover when you need to remove your microsd card to transfer files, but that is the price you pay for progress in technology and making everything smaller. If this is going to be your first entry in the 3DS world then great, buy this. If you use the original and don't care too much about the 3D features or find they work for you then great, no need to upgrade. I don't regret my purchase one bit even as my original XL sits unused in the drawer.

Awesome!

Came a little late, but overall in amazing condition and everything is squeaky clean. So far no problems and I’ve had it for ~6 months. The battery lifespan is unbelievable, I charge once every week and it lasts! Definitely would buy again if needed to.

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