It's been a week since the Nintendo 3DS XL arrived in the Shacknews office. And I am absolutely in love with it. Yes, the XL is simply a larger version of the 3DS, but it's an upgrade that's entirely worthwhile.

Most of this review is based on the New 3DS when compared to the Old 3DS. I purchased this as I thought it would be an upgrade from my old 3DS, but I was wrong. First item is the size; The new 3DS, in my opinion, is too large for a handheld.

1; Lots of buttons 2; Buttons have a nice 'click' to them 3; Seems Durable

1; Too large for a handheld 2; Need tool to change Micro SD card 3; No WiFi switch 4; No performance change 5; No charger 6; Lack the ability to trasfer to older 3DS 7; Button placement

I love the system and the game...but I keep the 3d off. I find it hard to actually view it from the right angle to even get the 3d effect anyway. They are making a 2ds (because I think this 3d fad is finally going away), but get the 3ds anyway...since it can fold away.

I must say, this is a really great revision of the original Nintendo 3DS. I definitely love the size..the Nintendo 3DS always seemed a bit too small to me and so I'm happy with the increased 90% larger screen size.

This jumbo 3DS console is just that -- a super-sized edition of the existing Nintendo handheld. The bigger screen is the main attraction, but as it's considerably heavier and doesn't offer a sharper picture, there's not much here to persuade 3DS owners to upgrade.

Big bright screen; Rounded design is comfortable; Well-placed buttons

Heavy; Bigger screen shows up graphical flaws; No charger in the box

The name tells you all you really need to know about Nintendo's latest handheld, not to mention its biggest selling point. The 3DS XL is to the 3DS what the DSi XL was to the DSi. It's a bigger version, with bigger dual screens.

A bigger screen with better 3D; A more comfortable size and shape; Excellent games

No second analogue stick; Disappointing battery life; Low-resolution screens

A non-essential, yet evolutionary upgrade that offers the best on-the-go 3D gaming experience in classic Nintendo style

In the days after my review of the original 3DS I fell more and more in love with the console. As re-releases surprised and Nintendo started to release new titles that warranted critical acclaim, the reasons for owning one multiplied.

I managed to get a really good deal on this item and I'm not disappointed! It's my first hand held console I've had in a while after having a Sony psp and bought a da mainly to play Pokemon and liked the idea of 3D now I'm glued to it they are easy to use and since discovered a wide range of games...

My wife and i (Both Adults) purchased 3ds XLs and i will never need another handheld again this is the best device and the 3d works perfect games are awesome