What do you think of Nintendo's newly announced 3DS XL?

Seems to me that Nintendo is becoming greedier and wants more money .

 

Good for whoever is gonna buy it but to me it's just the same thing with a bigger screen,

making it less portable really.

 

Just my opinion~

This is not a complete redesign. You don't need to go out and purchase a 3DSXL.

 

The purpose of this is for those who want or need a bigger screen. There are people in the world who may have eye issues, meaning they may need a bigger screen.

 

The battery increase is not a big deal. It's not even that much of an increase.

 

Nintendo are not stupid. They've already confirmed the Circle Pad Pro for the 3DSXL in Japan. There's a good reason why Nintendo didn't add a second circle pad to the 3DSXL. I forgot what it was though.

 

Yes, this is Nintendo making more money. But the whole purpose of this is for people who want or need a bigger screen.

 

The price isn't much different either.

 

It has the exact same resolution as the 3DS.

 

Nintendo always make release new models for their handheld consoles.

 

It's not a big deal. Get over it. You don't have to buy this. It's only for those who want or need a bigger screen.

As Sora96 posted, it's good for people who have poor eyesight. But other than that there isn't much reason to purchase it.

At least in my opinion.

It's like who wants a 3ds xls it a bigger screen with 3d big whoop it going to hurt eyes even more

I haven't gotten a 3DS yet,but I really don't need this.And now that I've seen this poll I actually realize its a total rip-off,well,most of the time for almost everyone at least.

It's OK too have 3DS XL..but the size is tooooooo big..

i have mixed opinions,even though it has a few improvements i dont think i will be getting this since i already have the original version,

Nintendo should have just came out with a medium sized screen from the start then do the XL.

Seems to me that Nintendo is becoming greedier and wants more money .

 

Good for whoever is gonna buy it but to me it's just the same thing with a bigger screen,

making it less portable really.

 

Just my opinion~

 

 

I know right?

 

And the other day i was watching the KH3D demo that DC posted and the homepage. The dude that was playing the demo was like "his will be soo cool on 3DSxl" Well yeah that for sure but i think it just a bigger version...

Not bad but I won't consider getting one. A 3DS is just fine the way it is (plus.... I prefer getting games with my limited money X_X)

It's good for the12 people in Japan that doesn't have a 3DS yet ^^"

It was just what I was waiting for T^T BUT I just ordered a 3ds a week ago so yeah :I

Terrible idea.

Wasn't necessary at all. And there's absolutely NOTHING new.

I honestly don't care. I never did when they released a DSi XL not long after I got the DSi and I don't care now.

 

There isn't anything new really, I mean they increased the battery life which is always good I guess but it's the same jump from a DSi to the XL because they were the same and I don't know any people who hated the XL version in fact a lot say it is perfect size. The 3DS XL is there just for people who have poorer eye-sight and/or have giant hands (or if they just want a bigger version I guess). If you prefer the older model then get that, I really don't see how this 3DS XL is causing such commotion amongst people, Nintendo aren't being greedy they are just trying to please everyone.

 

Also, Nintendo don't think the Circle Pad Pro is a necessity that's probably why very few games at the moment support it and most of them are 3rd party games, they just released it so the option was there for people who needed it and that is most likely why it isn't on the 3DS XL, but then again the XL is literally just a bigger 3DS so why would they add new features to it?

I don't really care. I already have the original 3DS and I'm fine with it.

I think Nintendo know what they're doing. They know the DSi XL's sales were good so why not with the 3DS.

I personally won't buy it but some people prefer a big screen so whatever.

meh I don't want it....coz my KH MoM Special Edition case won't fit in a 3DS XL ....and the skin is not as shiny as the original's

I actually saw a kid with a DSiXL the other day and thought "Damn, that thing's as big as his head!". "Making it bigger takes away its primary purpose: to bring it everywhere. That's why I'm happy with my tiny 3DS and poor vision. I suck it up.

I actually saw a kid with a DSiXL the other day and thought "Damn, that thing's as big as his head!". "Making it bigger takes away its primary purpose: to bring it everywhere. That's why I'm happy with my tiny 3DS and poor vision. I suck it up.

 

ikr, I regret buying a DSi XL because it's too big, it doesn't fit in my pocket and the game's screen is STRETCHED

so that means it's the same for 3DS XL....THE GAME'S SCREEN WILL BE STRETCHED IN THE XL WHICH MEANS THE GRAPHICS WILL GET CRAPPY .___.

I honestly don't care. Don't they design the really big DS's for old people to play their Brain Training games on?

I honestly don't care. Don't they design the really big DS's for old people to play their Brain Training games on?

 

but they can download that from the nintendo shop ._. the only difference is in the DSi XL it's already pre-downloaded

What I don't like it the fact that the resolution on the "XL" models are the same. Which causes more pixelation. You gotta realize that 3DS/DS games are barely 240p... So it`s kinda hard to put a lower resolution game on a firetruckING ENORMOUS SCREEN!!! And also it will firetruck with your eyes a lot, that big of a screen in 3D... not a good match.

tutti frutti. I can understand those that have poor eyesight in some way. And for those that have a desire to get the 3DSXL for a bigger screen. But a number of us, such as myself, doesn't really find it necessary to have. But, it's still a way for Nintendo to make money their own way.

I don't care really. I already have one and the only difference is the bigger screens and battery life.

but they can download that from the nintendo shop ._. the only difference is in the DSi XL it's already pre-downloaded

 

That only proves my point that older people are the XL's target audience

This means, hopefully, a price drop for the normal 3DS. Which is great for me and others if people haven't bought a 3DS yet.

I'm not going to get an XL. I don't need, nor like, the bulkier version because I just don't like big bulky versions of things like these. As for the battery life, I do not play for more than 2 hours a time when I sit to play a game anyway, and put it on its charger when I'm done.

 

Though what does bother me about the battery life, and maybe someone can clear this up for me, is WHY they didn't put a longer battery life on the 3DS? I get that it takes a lot of energy because it's so high-tech and savvy and what not, but then what about the XL? You can't tell me they downgraded the quality just to up the battery life. So if they can do it for the XL, what was stopping them doing it from the 3DS?