Then followed 3DS, a handheld that allows us to play specific games in 3D without glasses. It was pretty cool stuff. But wait: Then there was 2DS, and now 3DS XL.

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 “new” 3DS is not a revolution, but it has a number of upgrades and tweaks to make your gaming experience better. Perhaps the the most radical in terms of technology is the 3D upgrade.

The New 3DS, which offers a number of improvements to the way you play games - from its faster processor, control options with a right analogue nub and extra shoulder buttons, Amiibo support and ...

Nintendo 3DS games are inherently smaller than console games, so an upgrade to a 64GB or even 32GB card is likely enough to last users for the long haul. ... Winner: New Nintendo 3DS XL.

Despite its odd name, the New Nintendo 3DS XL is not a new 3DS XL, but an upgraded 3DS XL.It's effectively a different game system with more power, features, and controls, that happens to be ...

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 ...

Another similarity with the New 3DS XL is the inclusion of a more powerful processor compared to the original 3DS and 3DS XL. This means faster loading times, especially when playing games like ...

Nintendo 3DS XL users can choose a free game, including Super Mario 3D Land, this month. By Matthew Reynolds Published: 01 January 2013.

The 3DS XL takes so long to turn on that one would be forgiven for thinking their 3DS broke. Likewise, it takes quite a while ...

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 3DS XL brings small improvements over the 3DS, ... Nintendo has a fundamental problem on its hands, and it's this: the 3DS XL and its games don't exist in a vacuum.