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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
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...
The screen. Sure, it's not as high res as you'd maybe wish for, but that'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 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, but that results in neither actu
It depends. If youve already got a 3DS, maybe not. But if youre looking at the current generation of handhelds, the 3DS XL is definitely the Nintendo device to get. And while its clearly behind Sonys PS Vita in specs, the two-screen interface offers a...
Much bigger 3D display, Larger touchscreen is easier to use, Better, more ergonomic design
Adding a right thumb stick would have made sense, $30 more than original 3DS, Software library is still weak
The 3DS XL is an improvement to the original Nintendo 3DS without question. The larger screen is much easier on your eyes, and the lower screen's increased girth makes things like touch commands easier. The ergonomic redesign is also much easier on your...
Colossalsize screens make old and new games look their best. Larger form factor and battery life make a more comfortable, convenient experience. Double the included memory
Games still cost each. Still no account system. Still waiting for Nintendo to unleash the floodgates of cheap digital content instead of trickling out zero to three games a week
Abstract: I’ve already written—eloquently—about my minor addiction to hardware iterations. I can’t turn a good form factor down, which is why I was already wringing my hands over the coming 3DS XL. Site director Neal Ronaghan had the unit shipped to my house, kn...
The 3DS XL brings small improvements over the 3DS, but they all add up to a better handheld overall. It may be heavier, but the screens make for a more impressive experience, the console is easier to handle, and the battery has seen a much needed impr...
Abstract: The idea of an "XL" DS alternative has always sounded a bit silly to me. It's just like the system I already have, but bigger? What's the point of that? Of course, like gaming PCs and iPads, it's always easy to besmirch a system that you don't own --...
Published: 2012-07-10, Author: Mat , review by: engadget.com
Bigger screen improves the 3D effect significantlyImproved battery life under some conditionsMore comfortable to hold and use
Digital content still lackingNo secondary analog stickNot the most powerful of handheld hardware
If you've been holding off from buying a 3DS, the improvements to the screens and battery are enough to warrant a purchase, but some issues still remain....
