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December 2014
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The editors liked
The screen. Sure
It's not as high res as you'd maybe wish for
But thATT#39
S because it's locked into the same resolution as last generation's smaller screens. The stats are 800x240 for the top screen
And 320x240 for the bottom
The editors didn't like
The button size and layout. While the 3DS XL's larger size definitely makes it more comfortable to hold than the 3DS
The buttons still feel oddly small. The joystick and directional pad are arranged so you can use either
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
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, again, 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
The Nintendo 3DS XL is an impressive system that adds new life to Nintendo’s 3D handheld library. It may not be worth the price to upgrade, but newcomers will not be disappointed. Nintendo 3DS XL is tagged with Nintendo, 3DS X, L review, gaming, handh...
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
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, again, 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
The Nintendo 3DS XL is an impressive system that adds new life to Nintendo’s 3D handheld library. It may not be worth the price to upgrade, but newcomers will not be disappointed. Nintendo 3DS XL is tagged with Nintendo, 3DS X, L review, gaming, handh...
Bigger screen is better, improved battery life, still the only glassesfree console on the market, good price,
3D effect feels like a novelty at best, uncomfortable to play for long periods, low resolution screens
Although we still have a large question mark over the whole idea of the 3DS -- both the original and the XL, thanks to its generally lacklustre 3D experience and relatively low-end graphical performance -- the 3DS XL is arguably the better console.For ...
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...
