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Nintendo New 3DS XL - SNES Edition

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Pros

  • works well on the standard solid color systems as well
  • solid controls and visuals
  • Better processor

Cons

  • be tediously slow and took more than two hours to complete
  • Mask is not my favorite Zelda title
  • resistive touch-sensitive display is only a bit smaller

Key specs

  • yes
  • yes
  • LCD
  • 4.87 in
  • no
  • yes

Nintendo New 3DS XL - SNES Edition - Pros & Cons

Nintendo New 3DS XL - SNES Edition

Pros

  • works well on the standard solid color systems as well
  • solid controls and visuals
  • Better processor
  • faster loading
  • faster downloads
  • great upgrade and a strong entry point
  • faster downloads and smoother UI
  • The C-stick is surprisingly useful
  • stylish and attractive
  • slick and dignified piece of gaming tech
  • smoother and less resistant

Cons

  • be tediously slow and took more than two hours to complete
  • Mask is not my favorite Zelda title
  • resistive touch-sensitive display is only a bit smaller
  • The 3-D graphics are admittedly a gimmick
  • colored face buttons might be hard to see in lower light
  • 3D on the 3DS and 3DS XL
  • only packs a 4GB SD card
  • Downloads took far too long
  • upgrading from old 3DS and DS systems
  • a scratched screen and a twisted analog stick
  • the sheen typically wears off within the first few days

Nintendo New 3DS XL - SNES Edition - Full Specifications

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Technical details
CPU clock speed266.0 MHz
Ram memory128MB
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Camera
Built-in camerayes
Main camera resolution0.3 Mpx
Second camerayes
Second camera resolution0.3 Mpx
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Design
Colour of productGrey
Built-in touchpadno
Gaming control technologyAnalogue / Digital
Gaming control function keys
  • D-pad
  • Home
  • Power
  • Select
  • Start
Shoulder buttonsyes
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Audio properties
Supported audio files
  • AAC
  • M4A
  • MP3
Built-in speakersyes
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Features
3D supportyes
Motion sensoryes
Gyroscopeyes
Multiplayer supportyes
Backward compatibilityyes
Built-in microphoneyes
Video game includedno
Stylus penyes
Parental controlyes
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Power
Battery life (running)5.0 h
Battery life (max)12.0 h
Battery typeLi-Ion
Number of batteries required1
Charging time3.5 h
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Display
Display typeLCD
Screen size4.87 in
Screen resolution400 x 240 px
Number of colours16.78 million colours
Touch displayyes
Touchscreen typeCapacitive
Second displayyes
Second screen size4.18 in
Second display resolution320 x 240 px
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Dimensions
Height3.68 in
Width6.3 in
Depth0.85 in
Weight11.61 oz
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Storage
Memory card readeryes
Type of mediaMemory card
Compatible memory cardsmicroSDHC
Memory card includedMicroSDHC
Included memory card size4.0 GB
Built-in hard driveno
Built-in optical driveno
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Image
Supported image files
  • GIF
  • JPEG/JPG
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Connectivity
WiFiyes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
USBno
GPRSno
Bluetoothno
DC-in jackyes
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm
Headphone output1
3G (UMTS)no
Built-in navigation systemno

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Nintendo New 3DS XL - SNES Edition Nintendo - Editorial Reviews (26)

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Nintendo New 3DS XL - SNES Edition New Nintendo 3DS XL review
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TechRadar
Published: 26.02.2019
New Nintendo 3DS XL review
4.5

Nintendo's already excellent handheld device receives some long-awaited upgrades

Nintendo New 3DS XL - SNES Edition New Nintendo 3DS XL Review | GameZone
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GameZone
Published: 16.02.2015
New Nintendo 3DS XL Review | GameZone

The announcement of a completely new 3DS last year came at a somewhat fated moment. Due to my carelessness of leaving my 3DS within reach of my then almost two year old daughter, I was left with a handheld without its Circle Pad nub. Panicked, I was scrambling for a fix that same night, only […]

Nintendo New 3DS XL - SNES Edition New Nintendo 3DS XL review: 3D done right
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Brisbane Times
Published: 27.11.2014
New Nintendo 3DS XL review: 3D done right

A refinement rather than a revolution, improvements to the 3D effect may be worth the upgrade.

Nintendo New 3DS XL - SNES Edition Review: The New Nintendo 3DS XL has 3D you'll actually use
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New Atlas
Published: 20.02.2015
Review: The New Nintendo 3DS XL has 3D you'll actually use

When we saw the glasses-free 3D of the original Nintendo 3DS back in 2011, we were suitably impressed, and then promptly disappointed when the effect kept breaking and left us suffering headaches. Now, Nintendo is back with the New Nintendo 3DS consoles which promise to fix that with super-steady…

Nintendo New 3DS XL - SNES Edition You've Got a New Nintendo 3DS XL: Now What? - GeekDad
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GeekDad
Published: 14.04.2015
You've Got a New Nintendo 3DS XL: Now What? - GeekDad

Here's a quick rundown of newly released software titles and tried-and-true accessory options that will help you make the most of the New 3DS's capabilities and help protect your investment.

Nintendo New 3DS XL - SNES Edition New Nintendo 3DS XL Review
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Tom's Guide
Published: 20.02.2015
New Nintendo 3DS XL Review
3.5

The New Nintendo 3DS XL is the best version of Nintendo's handheld yet, but not everyone will want to upgrade.

Nintendo New 3DS XL - SNES Edition The New Nintendo 3DS XL refines an already great handheld
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Gamecrate
Published: 05.02.2015
The New Nintendo 3DS XL refines an already great handheld

When the Nintendo 2DS released in October, 2013, I took this as a strong indication from the company that they were finally easing off on pushing the 3D aspect of their flagship dual-screen handheld. Sure it was a console marketed to parents concerned about the long-term effects of their children viewing 3D images, but it was also a reinforcement of what many of us who owned a Nintendo 3DS already knew: the 3D effect was not all that it was hyped up to be.

Nintendo New 3DS XL - SNES Edition The New Nintendo 3DS XL deserves a spot in your laptop bag
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Cult of Mac
Published: 25.03.2015
The New Nintendo 3DS XL deserves a spot in your laptop bag

It probably won't replace gaming on your iPhone or iPad, but there's a lot to like about the New Nintendo 3DS XL.

Nintendo New 3DS XL - SNES Edition 10 Things You'll Love About the New Nintendo 3DS XL (and 5 You Might Not) - GeekDad
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GeekDad
Published: 28.01.2015
10 Things You'll Love About the New Nintendo 3DS XL (and 5 You Might Not) - GeekDad

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 high points.

Nintendo New 3DS XL - SNES Edition New Nintendo 3DS XL review: Is it worth the upgrade?
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BGR
Published: 03.02.2015
New Nintendo 3DS XL review: Is it worth the upgrade?

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-par…

Nintendo New 3DS XL - SNES Edition New Nintendo 3DS XL Review and Competition
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MakeUseOf
Published: 28.04.2015
New Nintendo 3DS XL Review and Competition
5.0

The New 3DS XL is here, and it brings some interesting changes – but is it worth upgrading if you already have a 3DS? Should new users save some cash and buy the older generation?

Nintendo New 3DS XL - SNES Edition New Nintendo 3DS XL
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stuff.tv/my/
Published: 14.02.2015
New Nintendo 3DS XL
4.0

The gimmicky handheld gets a second shot at greatness, but this is more evolution than revolution

Nintendo New 3DS XL - SNES Edition New Nintendo 3DS XL review: Handheld gaming has never been so good - Pocket-lint
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Pocket-lint
Published: 13.02.2015
New Nintendo 3DS XL review: Handheld gaming has never been so good - Pocket-lint
5.0

When Nintendo first announced its new versions of the 3DS and 3DS XL handhelds there were more than a few eyebrows raised. Yes, the 3D functionality of

Nintendo New 3DS XL - SNES Edition New Nintendo 3DS XL - Gaming Nexus
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New Nintendo 3DS XL - Gaming Nexus

Go to GamingNexus.com for news and reviews on video games, consoles, and PCs.

Nintendo New 3DS XL - SNES Edition Review | New Nintendo 3DS XL - GotGame
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GotGame
Published: 17.02.2015
Review | New Nintendo 3DS XL - GotGame

Last Friday, Nintendo released the new iteration of their portable hardware, the “New” Nintendo 3DS XL. This new and improved version brings a lot of new features, but is it worth the investment to upgrade? Nintendo has a history of portable hardware revisions and sometimes they don’t always offer a solid reason to purchase them, […]