The graphics are pretty terrible except on the Mario games, but the processing is alright. Personally I think that the PSP is much better as a portable console!

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

At least Nintendo’s honest. The “New Nintendo 3DS XL” name isn’t flashy. Nor does it stick in your head like Wii and Wii U. But it’s direct, and to the point: This 3DS is most definitely new, sporting features that haven’t existed on earlier models of the handheld. But does it offer enough to justify plunking down another $200 for one? Let’s consider. The improved 3D is a big positive. Nintendo launched the OG 3DS in 2011 on a wave of “glasses-free 3D” hype. The feature worked, but only just. You got a convincing 3D effect on the tiny screen if you remained perfectly still, but any movement at all broke the illusion. The image doubled, rendering your game unplayable, and headaches (real and metaphorical) ensued. The New 3DS fixes that problem almost completely with face-scanning tech that knows where your face is and adjusts the 3D display on the fly. The result leaves you with significantly improved range of movement, even with the 3D effects set to max. Games that use the built-in mo...

Excellent glasses-free 3D; New guts theoretically promise more technically impressive games; Existing 3DS catalog enhanced by new improvements;

No proprietary cord for charging out of the box included; Extra tools required to swap storage cards; Convoluted system transfer process from older models;

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.

If you're hellbent on getting your nipper or yourself a 3DS, then the XL is the obvious choice. However, without the additional thumbstick, Nintendo has once again failed to deliver the means to comfortably explore 3D environments.

For the second time since its North American release on March 27, the Nintendo 3DS will undergo a significant change. The first of these changes occurred just four months after its release and saw the price drop from $250 to $170, a move that attracted a wave of new adopters, but also brought heavy...

Nintendo loves revising its handheld game systems -as opposed to sticking with one design for the life of the system. The Game Boy went through several iterations before it was replaced by the Game Boy Advance, which itself was upgraded to the Game Boy Advance SP.

Big, beautiful screen; Solid build; Comfortable to hold

Glasses-free 3D still has issues; System transfer process is convoluted

The Nintendo 3DS XL is a larger version of the Nintendo 3DS portable gaming handheld, 90 per cent larger than the original 3DS. It features two cameras, one on the inside, the other on the outside for taking photos and playing augmented reality-style games.

The much larger display makes games easier on the eye, bringing games to life to broaden the appeal of Nintendo's 3DS range; Should you wish to have the 3D effect switched on, the effects are much more noticeable and obvious than before, Games such as Super Mario 3D Land and The Legend of Zelda:...

The larger screen makes games look even better, but even the 3DS cannot compete with the HD screen quality of the PlayStation Vita; The build quality could also be better, especially when, again, compared to the superbly-made PlayStation Vita, The 3DS XL also sacrifices portability for size, so...

The 3DS XL is a portable gaming professional with much to recommend about it, a whopping great screen and a decent raft of games being high among them. While smartphones reign the masses, the 3DS has proven there is still a market for dedicated gaming handhelds for at least the near future.

Bigger screen looks great; 3D sweet spot much larger; Comfortable curved design

Build feels a bit cheap; Heft makes it cumbersome; Bland styling

When we reviewed the original Nintendo 3DS in March 2011 we thought that the lack of decent launch titles and limited battery life were its two biggest woes. But its believable, glasses-free 3D display - well, for some viewers, but not all - was an interesting prospect.

Better battery life than original 3DS; large 4.88-inch screen; can be used as a 2D device; enough decent games now available; more affordable than original 3DS was at launch

No power charger included!; same resolution as 3DS; the 3D mode won't be for everyone; is the age of the handheld console and pricey games challenged by smartphones and tablets