Yerm on 30 September 2015
i upgraded to a New XL after owning the original model since the day it came out so it was very worth it for me.
the upgrade was simply a stepping stone between generations. the 3DS was nearly 2 years older than the Wii U, and even the Wii U had an early start on 8th gen, so as anyone could guess, it was pretty outdated. The New models introduced 2 additional shoulder buttons and a (sort of) second analog stick so that a more diverse game library could exist as the 3DS line nears its end. even without many exclusives, the new hardware makes games like SSB, Monster Hunter 4, and Majora's Mask 3D all run better and have easier controls. sure, it wasnt a necessary upgrade, but it was a nice touch
