It shouldn't come as a surprise to see Nintendo launch a new 3DS revision less than 18 months after the original console - after all, the company waited almost exactly the same length of time...

In early 2010, when Nintendo's DSi handheld game machine was racking up record-breaking sales, the Kyoto gamemaker introduced an unexpected new model, the DSi XL . It was a classic example of Nintendo zigging where others zagged; as its competitors raced to make handheld gaming smaller and smaller,...

Colossal-size screens make old and new games look their best; Larger form factor and battery life make a more comfortable, convenient experience; Double the included memory

Games still cost each; Still no account system; Still waiting for Nintendo to unleash the floodgates of cheap digital content instead of trickling out zero to three games a week

This was bought for my nephew who had a DSi XL, but it's buttons quit working. So, we bought this one as a replacement with the warranty money we got back from Walmart. It's a nice large size with great graphics and he loves the switch on the side to change the view from 3D to regular.

Well packaged, fast delivery, thank you.

Despite a handful of missed opportunities, the 3DS XL is still the superior version of Nintendo's 3D-enabled handheld. It fits more comfortably in the hand, its 3D effect is more pronounced thanks the larger screens employed, battery life is improved and the whole unit is sturdier overall.

AMAZING PRODUCT!!!! recommended for everyone!!

If you care at all about nintendo and it's 1st party games, you should really take a look at the 3DS XL, at least until the Wii U picks up :)

Great library of 1st party games; and way cheaper now than it was when it came out in 2011 (got mine for 175

Lack of 3rd party support; really good use a second thumb pad (vibration would've been cool too); and battery life needs to be better for a mobile device

Following Nintendo's announcement that the 3DS would be receiving an extra large upgrade back in June of this year, there had been much speculation about just what the 3DS XL would offer to newcomers and owners of the original 3DS system alike.

Bigger screen, weightier feel and curved lines mean the 3DS XL is an improvement over the original 3DS. Still needs a second analog stick.

The Nintendo 3DS XL is a nice handheld gaming system. The 3D screen works very well considering you don't have to wear glasses to view it in 3D. It has a 3D slider to increase/decrease the 3D effects. You can turn it off if you do not like it, but then you basically have a Nintendo DS XL.

Easy To Set Up; Easy to Use; Efficient; Quality Construction; Reliable