Is a 3DS XL really worth it?

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bazmeistergen on 01 September 2012

I've got scratch marks on my top screen on my new 3ds caused by the bottom screen, despite the new stubs... annoyed! Great gadget mind.

Yes.

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smbu2000 on 01 September 2012

Yes, it is definitely worth it. I own three 3ds systems myself. Two special edition custom 3DS systems (a Gundam one and a Dragonquest one) and a white 3DS LL/XL. The 3DS XL is my main my system. The large screen size is really great.

Also if you have a DSi XL, the dimensions are pretty similar, so you can share some accessories like the case. I was using my hori DSi XL soft case with my 3DS XL until I bought a new one.

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d21lewis on 01 September 2012

Chandler said:

VicViper said:

Just watch this and see the glory

I always wonder why games journalists, who should have seen everything, are so dense when it comes to actually playing a game. This particular mini game is not meant to be controlled like this.

On topic: The XL is a vast improvement over the OG model imho. The speakers are fine imho. So is the screen color, at least on my model. The ergonomics are better, the L- and R-buttons and the digipad are better. I regularly switch between Vita, iPad3 and 3DS XL and I can deal with the decreased dpi just fine.

Buy the XL or you will always look at your OG 3DS and think about how there is a better version out there. It's the iPhone effect :P

That is one sexy looking case/system combo. If we had that color in the U.S., I don't know if I'd be able to stop myself.

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Player2 on 01 September 2012

VicViper said:

Just watch this and see the glory

Why game journalists suck so much at gaming? seriously...

I'm the only one that can see the input lag in the video?

OT: I've played with both the regular 3DS and the 3DS XL, and unless the size of the console is a big deal to you, go with the XL. It is much more comfortable to play with it (and my hands aren't big), the battery last much longer and the bigger screen is nice.