The New 3DS is a great handheld games console but is it worth the upgrade from the original 3DS or 3DS XL? We investigate in our New Nintendo 3DS review.

But if you consider the New 3DS's price from a broader perspective, taking into consideration the price of other games consoles, it does seem a bit pricey. You can buy the Sony PS Vita (2014 edition) for around £150, and even the Nintendo Wii U for £160.

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;

Not New, but Definitely Improved

If you've never owned any iteration of the Nintendo 3DS, you've got a staggering backlog waiting for you. The hardware sports three of the best Zelda games ever made , a charming and hopelessly addicting rural life sim , a deep and compelling strategy RPG , the two most recent, stellar Pokemon games...

The New Nintendo 3DS XL is better than its predecessor in just about every way. Taken alone, any individual improvement would seem minor when compared to the original 3DS XL hardware, but together they represent a worthwhile upgrade that improves the overall user experience significantly.

The *New* 3DS XL is a great upgrade to the previous 3DS XL model.
If you want to play the new Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate with enhanced
graphics and a built-in Circle Pad Pro, it's ideal.

Durable; Entertaining; Fun; Great Value; Interactive

It shipped out quickly and came exactly as described. It was packed very well.

I've never been one for mobile gaming. Not on a phone, not on a PS Vita , or on a 3DS. Then the so-called New 3DS from Nintendo came along and showed me just how good it could be.

Nintendo's New 3DS XL has more in common with existing 3DS systems than it might want to admit, but it's still a solid upgrade option for older 3DS owners. It's been a while since I'd laid down any cash on a new Nintendo portable.