Nintendo Handheld Console 3DS XL - Red/Black (Nintendo 3DS XL)

I ordered this for myself as a Christmas present, and I don't mind telling you that I am VERY impressed!! The difference between this and a standard 3DS is a lot greater than you may think. I realise that compared to the resolution of the PS Vita this will seem quite inferior, and after the cost of the Vita dropped not only here on Amazon but also in the high street just prior to Christmas, I was beginning to think I had made the wrong choice, I can assure you, I didn't. The build quality is sublime and it feels very heavy and sturdy in the hand and gives the impression of a top quality product, especially when "locking" the screen to one of the 2 fixed positions. The buttons and the analogue controller feel pretty much the same as a standard 3DS so no problem there. Some people have complained that unlike the Vita, there is only one analogue stick present, and I must admit that the inclusion of a second would have been a great idea if Nintendo had decided to go ahead (apparently their president said the unit was not large enough?). As it happens though, I have bought Metal Gear Solid for it, in my opinion a game that probably would benefit from a second analogue stick to control Snake with, but I didn't really notice to be honest. Rumor has it that a version of the famed Circle Pad Pro is going to be made to fit the XL anyway, so it's just a matter of time. With regards to the screens, this is obviously where the new version shines, although Nintendo have not updated the resolution from the original 3DS (Upper Screen)800 x 240 WQVGA resolution. (Lower screen) 4.18 LCD touch screen at 320 x 240 QVGA resolution. It still works, and for those of you who own a collection of original DS games, by pressing and holding the start button when turning on the power, the game is portrayed in it's original resolution, albeit with a black border. I happen to think that although there is slight pixelation when playing an original DS game on the bigger screen (in this instance New Super Mario Brothers) it still works and is very pleasing on the eye!! With regards to the 3D aspect of what the larger screen means, it simply shines. I have played quite a bit of the pre loaded Super Mario 3D Land and it looks amazing!! Admittedly you have to ensure that the screen is held directly in front of you to fully appreciate the effect and the depth of field, but on a larger screen as a glasses wearer I found that the effect was much less debilitating and potentially headache inducing than my daughters standard 3DS. Another key feature regarding build quality are the Select, Home and Start buttons. On the 3DS XL they are actual buttons, and not something similar to a simple rubber dome configuration covered in a thin sheet of plastic with the relevant titles denoted in a white print, reminiscent of a cheap pocket calculator from the mid 80's. These are buttons you can see being physically pressed and have the words laser etched in to them. Just a small piece of detail, but one that lends itself well to the overall build quality of the unit. I found though that the sound volume compared to the original has been reduced at least without earphones. It is loud enough but at the same time noticeably quieter than the standard version. With regards to the included 4gb Memory Card, I have since swapped it out for a 64gb SDXC version. I did do some research on this, and after reading that someone had used a 128gb SDXC card to store their information, games, photo's etc, I decided to take the plunge. This works very well, but only AFTER you have converted the card to be in a FAT32 file system. This is quite an old file system by modern PC standards and an SDXC when first used is in the exFAT file system. Copying the included cards data from one to the other is also very easy, simply creating a new folder copying the content from the included SDHC card and then copying it back to your now FAT32 SDXC card. You get the picture, tons more space in terms of blocks possibly too many, and having already made good use of the Nintendo eShop all the titles I have downloaded work perfectly with no flaws, glitches or otherwise. Again, the large screens are far superior when playing old classics like Super Mario Land (Game Boy Dot Matrix Display & Super Mario Bros 8 Bit pixels and colours). I was surprised to see that the European version of the unit comes without a PSU and this is something that Nintendo need to rectify as to buy an official one from Amazon (PSU only) is if I remember correctly, only approx £7 plus P & P, hardly a fortune. I paid £189.99 at the beginning of December for mine, and yes, won't deny that seeing it now for £20 less is a little annoying, but not the end of the world. I certainly would not rate this product 1 star as another reviewer has done, solely because a PSU is absent from the packaging?! If you hover your mouse pointer over the picture of the box, it magnifies it and the text printed on the box stating this is clearly legible, so if you look properly, you will see that a separate PSU is needed before you click add to basket. Overall this version is brilliant, from the build quality to the sheer size of the screens compared to the original 3DS!! Anyone looking to buy a current generation handheld, or a 3DS, the XL really is a no brainer especially as they themselves are still in the region of £130 without the inclusion of a title to get you started. I must admit I would have preferred a cartridge containing Super Mario 3D Land to be included separately in the box, but it being pre installed on the included memory card is a very handy feature, and means until you have played it to death, is always there for your amusement, before you decide to erase it.

First off, this Yoshi edition is simply gorgeous. The design looks even better in person than in the photos. Extremely high quality. I'm a big fan of these special edition console designs, I also have a Pikachu-themed N64 and Zelda-themed Wii-U so this is a great addition to my collection. They look very unique compared to the standard plain consoles, and at this price, it's a no-brainer! The 3DS itself is a cracking console with lots of great family-friendly games that are fun for all ages. It's obviously perfect for kids, but it certainly has a much wider appeal. Some people think these types of games are just for kids because they're cartoony, but those people are wrong. Nintendo games are incredibly immersive and engaging for people of all ages and genders, and you can never be too old to enjoy it. I'm a 22 year old guy and plan to never stop playing. If you're a fan of beloved Nintendo series like Pokemon, Mario, Zelda and Animal Crossing then you're gonna love the 3DS. If you hate those types of games, it probably isn't for you though. The 3D isn't the main attraction here, I tend to have it turned off a lot. You need to stay in the same spot for it to work properly, and it can drain the battery faster. It isn't needed that often in games and can be switched on and off at the flick of a switch, so it's nothing to complain about, but in my opinion it's not a big reason to get the console, although it is a cool feature and does look amazing at times. I've had it for well over a year and am still having a blast, can't see myself getting bored of it. In addition to all the great 3DS games, there's a vast amount of classic games you can download from the e-shop for only a few quid, with Pokemon Red and Blue recently being added. The original Sonic the Hedgehog looks amazing in 3D too. They're some of the first games I ever played as a kid, and they're glorious to play through again on the 3DS, or discover them for the first time. The XL screen is also a huge plus. The console isn't that much bigger than others, but the screen is massive, which is excellent. I can't even look at my old DS anymore. It's just a great console and way better than the DS, which I felt wasn't as good as the GameBoy consoles that I grew up with. This, however, is the ultimate Nintendo handheld system. A few things to be aware of, since other reviewers were caught out. This isn't the console called "New 3DS" (stupid name) - it's just a regular 3DS with a XL screen. So you won't get some things on this that the 'New 3DS' offers, like SNES games. Also, you need to buy the Power Adapter (charger) separately, though it isn't too expensive. I would also recommend a screen protector and carry case to keep your console safe. Hope you enjoyed my review and have lots of fun with this console.

Ma fille est très contente de ce jeu. il est un peu cher mais elle a été satisfaite de l'acquisition.

Produit très sympa , avec toujours une finition impeccable. Pour les fans du petit rat jaune ;p et de la licence

ça vaut vraiment le coup! Et on peut configurer la langue en Français. Le seul bémol que j'avais pas vu c'est que la prise secteur était pas incluse mais par chance comme j'avais cru que la prise était Anglais donc j'ai acheté une prise secteur FR.

Consola bastante difícil de encontrar, esta descatalogada, así que las que están por estrenar valen una fortuna y las de segunda mano tienen precios bastante más asequibles pero te la puedes jugar. El estado es muy bueno, solo algún arañazo que otro y funciona a la perfección. Eso si, llegó en una caja solo con papel de burbuja. Ni instrucciones ni nada más. Es cómoda, no pesa mucho, calidad de la pantalla bastante buena, rápida en la ejecución. Mi hija está encantada de la vida con ella y encima en el color que le gustaba (con las de segunda mano no hay muchas opciones para elegir además de encarecer más o menos el producto según el color)

Je trouve cette console parfaite. J'ai acheté l'import anglais mais aucune différence avec la version française puisque le choix de la langue se fait lors de la première connexion. Attention, la prise secteur n'est pas livrée avec la console, il faut se la procurer.