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 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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

On the front of 3DS XL you'll find the game card slot, the headphone port, the stylus, and the power button, which have all been repositioned in some way.

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.

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 ...