Nintendo reveals 3DS XL on Nintendo Direct

[_Belial]

Taken from maxconsole

It looks like Nikkei was right and Miyamoto was lying!

That's right. Nintendo has announced the new 3DS XL, which of course, will feature larger screens. And nope, NO SECOND ANALOG PAD!

The system's top screen is 4.88 inches, giving an extra 90% view area. The lower screen is now 4.18 inches, also providing an extra 90% view area. The new 3DS will have longer battery life (6-10 hours), but an AC adapter won't be included with the system in order to keep costs down (it will be available for purchase separately). Adapters from previous Nintendo hardware will be compatible.

The system will be available on 7/28 for 18,900 yen in Japan (same release date as NSMB2).

Also, NOA has confirmed that the system will be launching in the West and will retail for $199.99. It will be released on August 19th (also, the same date as NSMB2. It will include a 4GB SD card AND the AC adapter (Japan is doing their own thing regarding that).

Similar price/release date should be expected for Europe.





What do you think of this?

[Spennyboy]

Had to happen was just a matter of time!

I wont bother - dont play the 3DS enough as it is.

[_Belial]

Same here, my 3DS hasn't been used in months, just nothing worth playing on it for me.

[flik]

It needs more games before a Hardware upgrade IMHO

[{{909}}]

Its not an upgrade, its just an alternative. The DSiLL sold pretty well, although I would have thought it better to release this a little later in the 3DS's life, its not having any problems selling now.

[fanni]

as much as i dont need one i'll probably end up getting one and replaying mario 3d as loved that game

[{{909}}]

sorry to admit I will probably end up with one too, but probably after a flash card comes out and I can give my kryten 3DS to my girlfriend. I won one of those special edition 3DS's a while ago, but managed to keep that a secret from her or she'd want that....fook off!

[Brydo666]

It seems like only yesterday the 3DS was released!