Enter the New 3DS XL, Nintendo’s “half step” toward a new gaming system. It’s not just sleeker and better looking, it also boasts a faster processor, better 3D and new control options.

The 3DS XL also fails to add the most necessary hardware improvements like a second analog slide pad for improved control of the three-dimensional games. The 3DS XL will release in the US on Aug ...

New Nintendo 3DS Release Date Confirmed--Only XL Version Coming to US. Enlarged handheld available in two standard colours; Majora's Mask and Monster Hunter 4 versions revealed.

The “New Nintendo 3DS XL” name isn’t flashy. Nor does it stick in your head like Wii and Wii U. ... We've also found the best 3DS games, GBA games, and Game Boy Color Games of all time.

Nintendo announced it will begin selling a new version of its 3DS handheld game machine. The 3DS XL will feature screens that are 90 percent larger than the original 3DS screens.

The Games: The New 3DS XL isn’t actually required to play any games just yet. For now, Nintendo isn’t splitting the user base of New 3DS XL and original 3DS players.

New Nintendo 3DS XL has a few other nifty built-in features. A sensor on the lower screen utilizes Near-Field Communication, the same technology that powers the Japanese game makers toy-to-life ...

It has literally everything as the New Nintendo 3DS XL — literally — minus the 3D aspect. Otherwise, it'll play the tremendous majority of 3DS games, plus that better battery life.

Pocket-Lint agrees, adding that the 2DS XL will be a compelling option for those looking to play portable Nintendo games on a budget. While the 3DS XL offers stereoscopic 3D effects, ArsTechnica ...

The most expensive is the New Nintendo 3DS XL, at $200: the extra $50 basically just gets the glasses-free 3D effect. But, you might find the New 3DS XL on sale for close to what the New 2DS XL costs.

“Nintendo” means it plays Mario and Zelda games. “2DS” means the screen doesn’t display 3D imagery. “XL” means it has the same 4.88- and 4.18-inch screens as the larger 3DS models.

Like previous Nintendo handhelds, you can, of course transfer your save data and game licenses from your older DS/3DS to the New 3DS. The process is a bit convoluted as you have to unscrew and ...