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The editors liked
Second directional stick added
Face tracking increases 3D viewing angles
Faster processor
Incredible game library
Much improved 3D
Faster processor is great
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
Smoother 3D experience
Great new C-Stick and controls
Better battery life
The editors didn't like
Cstick feels overly firm and inaccurate
No charger included in the box
No games utilise the extra power
Nintendo's online system needs work
Interface still a little clunky
Awful camera
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
Published: 2015-02-05, Author: Paul , review by: gamecrate.com
From my time with New Nintendo 3DS XL, I walked away mostly impressed. It's not a monumental leap forward, but rather a solid refinement on an already great handheld. The most significant upgrade is the Super-Stable 3D, and I think the new system is worth...
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Published: 2015-02-04, Author: Will , review by: pcmag.com
Face-tracking 3D effect works, with far superior 3D experience compared with 3DS and 3DS XL. Second analog stick. Solid build. Faster performance.
No AC adapter in the box. Second analog stick is stiff and not very precise. 3D mode still isn't perfect, and not for everyone
Its name might not make it clear, but the New Nintendo 3DS XL is a solid step up from and worthy replacement to the original 3DS and 3DS XL....
Published: 2015-02-03, Author: Jacob , review by: bgr.com
Abstract: I've owned a Nintendo 3DS ever since the day it launched. It's not the most inventive or the most attractive portable on the market, but it features an incredible selection of first-party and third-party content. But its physical limitations have always b...
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Published: 2015-02-02, Author: Ben , review by: yahoo.com
Abstract: Now we get the New Nintendo 3DS XL. Already out in Japan (as is the regular-size New 3DS, which isn't making the trip overseas), it hits stores February 13 for $200. But while its low-effort name leaves something to be desired, this is actually the handhe...
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Published: 2015-01-28, Author: Z , review by: geekdad.com
Abstract: We're still a couple of weeks out from the proper release of the New Nintendo 3DS XL here in America, but I was lucky enough to get an early review unit Overall I really dig the new design, and I think you will too Here's a quick rundown of ten specific...
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 might not look much different from its predecessor at first glance, but it's a combination of several small hardware changes that makes this hand-held gaming console everything the original 3DS should have been. We explain in our New 3DS...
Excellent glasses-free 3D, New guts theoretically promise more technically impressive games, Existing 3DS catalog enhanced by new improvements
No proprietary cord for charging out of the box included, Extra tools required to swap storage cards, Convoluted system transfer process from older models
What we're left with is a mid-generation upgrade that isn't quite essential, but it could be at some point in the future. If you've never owned a 3DS before, this is the one to get. And if you're mulling an upgrade, there are a lot of attractive features...
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 hardcore, regular 3DS player will definitely appreciate the differences 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 val...
Published: 2015-02-10, Author: Mark , review by: avforums.com
Reasons to upgradeThe D effect now works consistentlyC-stick adds much needed camera controlAuto dimming backlight featureSmart repositioning of cable portsReason to keep your old DSZL and ZR are a bit fiddlyC-stick still isn't a true second stickMemory c...
