Nintendo 3DS XL (Red)
Manufacturer: Nintendo Part number: 5720611
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Nintendo 3DS XL (Red) price range: $199.99 - $302.47
- Reviewed by: Jeff Bakalar
- Reviewed on: 07/30/2012
The good: The 3DS XL increases the 3DS' screens by 90 percent. It's a much more ergonomically friendly device, and the 3D effects seem to be easier to see. The XL also feels much sturdier, and the battery life is definitely better than on the original 3DS.
The bad: The XL still doesn't have a right circle pad. Its larger screens can cause some of the graphics to look a little pixelated and blurry. The 3DS still lacks a blockbuster game library. Transferring data from console to console is a bit tedious. The 3D effect is still very sensitive and easily becomes undone.
The bottom line: The supersize Nintendo 3DS XL is a solid portable gaming device, but its thin game library keeps it from being a must-buy for existing 3DS owners and newcomers alike.
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10 stars
Best Ds yet!
by Kingofmee on August 19, 2012
Pros: Bigger Screens with less glare, Longer Battery Life, Nintendo eShop, Joystick
Cons: lack of a second Joystick.
Summary: This is definitely the Ds system you should buy even if you don't care about the 3D. The screens are amazing the cameras are fun to play with, the ...
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Summary: This is definitely the Ds system you should buy even if you don't care about the 3D. The screens are amazing the cameras are fun to play with, the accelerometer and gyroscope add more fun ways to play and enhance augmented reality games, and the eShop ads a lot of fun downloadable content. Definitely worth the $199 price tag. The only real complaint is the lack of two joysticks, but thats if I'm nitpicking. All in all this is the best Ds yet and this is coming from a guy who had the original Ds and the Dsi. Definitely worth the $199 price tag.
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5 stars
Just get a regular DS
by Bennyboo226 on June 29, 2012
Pros: 3d
miis
new and better games
Cons: expensive
wasteful
harder to use
Summary: just get regular DS or Dsi
Summary: just get regular DS or Dsi
0 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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- Manufacturer: Nintendo
- Part number: 5720611
- Description: With the Nintendo 3DS system, you can experience incredible gameplay featuring real 3D graphics, with no need for special glasses. Nintendo 3DS is a breakthrough in portable entertainment, a truly cutting-edge piece of hardware. It has to be seen to be believed.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Type Handheld game console
- Software Included Mii Maker,
Face Raiders,
SpotPass,
StreetPass - Media Type Cartridge ,
Flash memory card - Supported Flash Memory Cards SDHC Memory Card
- Sound Speakers
- Network 802.11b/g
- Integrated Components 3D digital camera,
VGA digital camera,
Microphone - Color Red
Display
- Type 4.88 in Color
- 3D Display Yes
- Resolution 800 x 240
- Color Depth 16.7 million colors
Display (2nd)
- Type 4.18 in Color
- Touch Screen Yes
Game Controller
- Controls X button,
Y button,
Left trigger,
A button,
Start button,
B button,
Right trigger,
Select button,
Analog stick,
Cross control pad,
Home button
Media Player
- Supported Audio Formats AAC,
MP3 Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm )
- Slot(s) 1 x Nintendo DS cartridge slot
Power
- Battery Rechargeable - Lithium ion
- Run Time (Up To) 8 hour(s)
- Battery Required 1
Miscellaneous
- Sensors Three-axis gyro sensor,
4-way direction sensor - Features Internet Browser,
3D Depth Slider - Included Accessories Stylus,
AC power adapter,
6 AR Cards,
Charging cradle,
4GB SD Memory Card
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