3DS or XL for the holidays?

[Veknoid_Outcast]

So, I'm thinking of buying a 3DS for my girlfriend. She has an original model DS, so she's overdue for an upgrade.

The question is: do I get her a 3DS or a newer model XL?

If I do get her a 3DS, should I get one of these discounted models at Best Buy? Or wait until Black Friday for a better bundle?

I have a 3DS, so I know what it's capable of, but I'm sorry to say I've never played a 3DS XL. Is it worth the extra money??

 

Oh, and to preempt any Vita suggestions, I don't think she'd go for it. She likes Mario, Zelda, LEGO, and Harvest Moon, mostly. Plus she could continue to play her DS games on the 3DS.