The Nintendo 3DS XL is now on sale in Europe and boy does Nintendo need it to sell well .

Better battery; Bigger screens; Comfortable 3D; Improved layout

Lower pixel density; Only one circle pad; Less pretty

Smoother, sleeker and more pleasing in the hands. Nintendo has done a good job of tweaking the Nintendo 3DS.

Fits nicely in your hands; Visually more pleasing than the 3DS; Bigger screen offers a noticeable improvement

Not compatible with Circle Pad Pro; Charger sold separately

No prizes for guessing which route Nintendo has taken with the 3DS XL. This is the extra-large version of the 3DS, bumping up the dimensions from 134mm by 74mm by 21mm to 156 x 93 x 22mm.

A more immersive big-screen experience; Makes 3D more effective and more practical; More comfortable than the original 3DS; Great games; and easy and fun to use

Big screen spoilt by low resolution; Battery life still not great

This is a great game console to play. The main screen is great. I love the screen sizes they are amazing and bigger than the regular Three Demension game console, and I love the touch screen. The games are cool. And are fun to play. I like the fact that it comes with a Memory card.

Its three Demension, Bigger Plays other games screens; memory card; Great game play; its great

None this is a great game console to play; and fun to play; none none

In my opinion, the 3DS XL is a wonderful device. The picture is clear and crisp, the console itself is easy to navigate and to play. Holding it, unlike previous versions such as the Nintendo DS Lite is very comfortable and the user can look forward to hours of gaming enjoyment, from a wide variety...

The 3D adjustment; great picture and easy to use

Not great sound quality

I didn't think I'd say this, but the 3DS XL has a lot more going for it than merely a larger screen. The larger body fits more comfortably in the hand, battery life is a lot better and the build quality feels a lot more solid than the original 3DS.

Larger screen makes portable gaming way more comfortable than on the original 3DS; nice design and build quality

Most 3DS casings and accessories will not fit the 3DS XL

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.

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