Testseek.com have collected 65 expert reviews of the Nintendo 3DS XL New and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Nintendo 3DS XL New.
(85%)
65 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
-
0 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
85010065
The editors liked
Great 3D graphics on the go and plenty of games at a variety of prices
Handy new controls
Stable 3D display
Faster loading speeds
Supports amiibo toys
Face-tracking 3D effect works
With far superior 3D experience compared with 3DS and 3DS XL. Second analog stick. Solid build. Faster performance.
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 editors didn't like
New
Colored face buttons might be hard to see in lower light
Screwed-in microSD slot
No charger included
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
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: 2015-02-10, 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...
A glasses-free 3D screen that convincingly works, Amiibo support, faster processor for speedier operation, 4GB microSD card bundled, extra controls
No power adapter in the box, rear plate must be removed to access the microSD card slot, battery life similar to older model
Battery life aside the new Nintendo 3DS XL has crafted what can be safely called the best portable games machine of the modern age. However, it is just a device – an enabler. Where the 3DS generally wins out is in the games available for it. And in...
A glasses-free 3D screen that convincingly works,Amiibo support,Faster processor for speedier operation,4GB microSD card bundled,Extra controls
No power adapter in the box,Rear plate must be removed to access the microSD card slot,Battery life similar to older model
Battery life aside the new Nintendo 3DS XL has crafted what can be safely called the best portable games machine of the modern age. However, it is just a device – an enabler.Where the 3DS generally wins out is in the games available for it. And in that Ni...
Vastly improved 3D effects, Dual analogue controls, More processing power, Even more features
Battery life hasn't tangibly improved, No boost to screen resolution
With the enhanced 3D screen, second analogue stick and revised controls, this is the best version of the 3DS made even better. Nintendo seems to have thought very carefully about each and every change, and produced a handheld that can handle more ambitio...
Second directional stick added, Face tracking increases 3D viewing angles, Faster processor
C, stick feels overly firm and inaccurate, No charger included in the box, No games utilise the extra power
If you don't already own a 3DS this new version is a no brainer. It's sleeker, the 3D is improved and it will operate forthcoming software its predecessors cannot. The 3DS really is the best handheld console on the market, and its software line-up featur...
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....
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....
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 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 value. That 3D effect is less frustrating, the hardware is more refined and usef...
3D mode is excellent, More power under the hood, More sophisticated controls
Cstick feels inferior to the circle pad, No customisable faceplates for the XL
While 2013's 2DS may have seemed like Nintendo's admission that glasses-free 3D was a mere fad, the New 3DS sees stereoscopic vision regain its focus. Playing games in 3D is now finally the optimal way to experience Nintendo's handheld, as it always shoul...
