What is THE 3DS model to buy in 2019?
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3DS XL is the only way my hands don't end up feeling like they're going to cramp up, set on fire, and fall off. I got one of those grippy bois to further aid in comfort.
Whenever I play handhelds I wish I could shrink my hands/body down and be smol enough to get the most out of portable gaming.
Whenever I play handhelds I wish I could shrink my hands/body down and be smol enough to get the most out of portable gaming.
I already have 5 of these, I think. I don't need another ;-) I was just interested in checking the listings, that's all. I know these can be hard to come by in NA because they didn't get generally release like we had in Europe. The first one was the Animal Crossing bundle, I think. All of my 3DS games were NTSC-U, so I had to import it. I remember being gutted when NoA originally released just the XL. So I made sure I got the AC one when it released. I even ordered a few more when others became available to keep as back-ups!
XL imo. To me they all aren't that bad but aesthetically I prefer the XL. I would have loved the 2DS XL if it didn't have two black voids of plastic space at the side of the top screen. Pic related, copped two pearl white 3DS XLs capable of playing NA games because I love the system so much.
I have every version except the slate 2ds. I take my N3DS to work every day. I like the xl too, but the regular N3DS is my favorite. I have a dual ips version of both the regular N3DS and the xl. Pokémon anniversary edition had the best dual ips chance, I believe. My dual xl is the Majora's mask edition.
I have a N3DS, Love the faceplates (bought the AC:HHD one and Kirby faceplate), too bad they didn't sell many faceplates when it released, I still really want the Boo and Japanese Nintendo one but I'm not paying scalper prices. The SNES colored-buttons were a major reason also.
Where did you get those, are they Middle Eastern systems or something?XL imo. To me they all aren't that bad but aesthetically I prefer the XL. I would have loved the 2DS XL if it didn't have two black voids of plastic space at the side of the top screen. Pic related, copped two pearl white 3DS XLs capable of playing NA games because I love the system so much.
Yup but they can use NA carts with no problem, same goes for NA 3DS' using U.A.E games. The seller is world deals on ebay. I bought them when they were 200 each but they have since inflated the price for obvious reasons.
Thanks. I heard about these models a while back but forgot all about them. I may keep an eye out for a decent deal.
I don't own one myself as it came out too late for me with the Switch on the horizon and already owning a 3DS XL, but I think the 2DS XL is the best design-wise and probably offers the overall best bang-for-buck (along with the regular 2DS). The 3D is largely pointless bar a few games and even then it's something you can do without. I don't know why 3DS XL is winning the poll as the 2DS XL offers everything bar 3D at a cheaper price point. It's well worth the trade off IMO.
Yeah I wanted to buy a 2DSXL when my O3DSXL stopped working. Unfortunately I stumbled over a deal on the Solgaleo/Lunala N3DSXL and bought that because it is pretty. I still think the 2DSXL would have been a better console, but looks matter I guess.
Edit: But I have not used 3D on my DS for many years, so the lack of it is not a factor to me.
Just switched from my Fates n3DS XL to the Mario Kart Green n2DS XL bundle. My n3DS suffered from a loose stylus holder and while the 2DS XL does feel cheap in comparison with the plastic volume slider and poor speaker position being the major downsides I like how light it is in comparison to the other XL models.
Ive owned every 3DS model apart from the 2DS and if you don't mind the smaller screens the original n3DS is definitely the best model for weight, build quality and the faceplates.
Ive owned every 3DS model apart from the 2DS and if you don't mind the smaller screens the original n3DS is definitely the best model for weight, build quality and the faceplates.
That's not how it works. If you have the ambassador certificate, you can transfer it to any 3/2DS system. That means you can have the ambassador GBA games even on a New 2DS XL if you have the certificate.
The only limitation is, if you transfer to a New system, you can't transfer back to an OG system.
But who would want to transfer to the OG after transferring to a New model? OG is the least comfortable of the 3DS models, I reckon.
New 3DS XL has better battery life, and the bigger screen looks great for pixel-art style games like Sega's 3D remakes (Outrun, Space Harrier, Fantasy Zone, etc). However games that strive for more realistic and detailed 3D graphics like Monster Hunter look worse than on the smaller New 3DS
OG means all the original systems, including 3DS XL and 2DS.
New 2DS XL has great battery life, I'm pretty sure the hardware is more power efficient than on N3DS XL. It lasts really long even with wireless connections on, and if you turn wireless connections off, it's like, does this thing ever run out of battery?
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2DS XL has smaller mAh than the n3DS XL. On Nintendo's website it's listed to have a 3.5 - 6 hour battery life vs. 3.5 - 7 on n3dsxl
Where'd you find that comparison? I can only find 2DS and 2DS XL on Nintendo's site anymore.
And yes the battery is smaller but it also lasts really long. My guess is that N2DS XL simply draws less power than N3DS XL, but that's just a guess. Then again, Nintendo's battery use estimates haven't always been completely on the money either.
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It's on there but I can't find it on my phone. I'll send you the link later today.
I do know from experience it uses the same battery as the og small 3ds and 2ds.
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Okay, thanks. I wonder what settings they have used to arrive at those numbers. I can believe that if you turn everything off/down on N3DS XL, the battery will last longer, because it's fitted for faster battery use at normal levels. What I'd like to see is a "normal use" comparison, because that's where N2DS XL thrives in my experience.