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.

I'm in love with my New Nintendo 3DS XL, and no, that's isn't some PR quip. I genuinely love this device, but it doesn't exactly re-imagine the handheld genre. It did do something that not too many devices seem to do though - fill me with absolute glee.

Unless Nintendo has another revision up its sleeve, the New Nintendo 3DS XL is the definitive version of the company's long-running handheld console. The system's improved controls and extra-stable 3D display make playing 3DS games more enjoyable than ever, and its beefed-up processor makes it...

Handy new controls; Stable 3D display; Faster loading speeds; Supports amiibo toys

Screwed-in microSD slot; No charger included

I've been playing on Nintendo handhelds for a long time. With the ubiquity of smartphones and the proliferation of free apps, younger gamers might not realize that back in the 90s, dedicated portable game consoles were a big deal.

It's the games that make the system, right? That's especially true with the Nintendo 3DS, which judged on its technical merits isn't a particularly great bit of hardware.

The 3DS is primarily a game machine, and everything else is just icing on an already delicious cake. You'll find the ability to download common media apps like Netflix, YouTube, and Hulu Plus.

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

the charger not working

I bought this for my Granddaughter for her birthday. She loves it! Takes it with her everywhere. I would have gotten one sooner if I had known how happy it makes her. It is portable and she can use it almost anyplace. It was a great addition to long car rides, and a plane trip.

Challenging; Easy to learn; Fun To Play; Good Audio; Graphics; Kid Appropriate