Nintendo Announces 3DS XL

DoctorFinger · 06-22-2012, 06:59 AM

Nintendo held one of their occasional Nintendo Direct webcasts last night to announce - among other things - a new 3DS XL.

The new 3DS XL will feature screens 90% larger than the original 3DS, 4.88" for the top screen and 4.18" for the bottom touchscreen. You'll be able to grab one in North America on August 19 for $199. ~~But be aware that to "make the system available at a reasonable purchase price" the 3DS XL will not ship with an AC adapter~~. It uses the same one as previous Nintendo handhelds, but it's still a pretty odd omission if you ask me.

[Update] Nintendo has clarified that the 3DS XL will ship with an AC adapter in North America, but not in Japan or Europe.

Suave Peanut · 06-22-2012, 07:01 AM

In North America, yes, it will ship with an AC adapter.

JayVe · 06-22-2012, 07:03 AM

Wait, wha?

Suave Peanut · 06-22-2012, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by JayVe

Wait, wha?

It's a bigger 3DS.

Gorvi · 06-22-2012, 07:04 AM

This just doesn't make any sense without the second analog nub. Really, why would they not include that? I'll continue to wait for the redesign that has that.

JayVe · 06-22-2012, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Gorvi

This just doesn't make any sense without the second analog nub. Really, why would they not include that? I'll continue to wait for the redesign that has that.

With this news, a second analog stick is even farther away. You'll be waiting for the 3DSVita.

Gorvi · 06-22-2012, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by JayVe

With this news, a second analog stick is even farther away. You'll be waiting for the 3DSVita.

I'll keep waiting then. There's nothing on the 3DS that I feel I have to have right now (for me, I know others have games they love), with the closest thing being Fire Emblem. I just can't understand for the life of me why they wouldn't put the second stick on this unless it's to get everyone to buy yet another 3DS down the line when they finally put that version out.

MagGnome · 06-22-2012, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Gorvi

I'll keep waiting then. There's nothing on the 3DS that I feel I have to have right now (for me, I know others have games they love), with the closest thing being Fire Emblem. I just can't understand for the life of me why they wouldn't put the second stick on this unless it's to get everyone to buy yet another 3DS down the line when they finally put that version out.

You just answered your own question.

It's a strange release, either way. What the 3DS needs is more compelling games, not a bigger unit.

Rock Bandit · 06-22-2012, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by MagGnome

You just answered your own question.

It's a strange release, either way. What the 3DS needs is more compelling games, not a bigger unit.

One, since when are you no longer impressed with a bigger unit?

Two, the 3DS (imho) has a bunch of compelling hardware both upcoming and on shelves.

Wilkz07 · 06-26-2012, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Gorvi

This just doesn't make any sense without the second analog nub. Really, why would they not include that? I'll continue to wait for the redesign that has that.

i picked up the circle pad pro for the 2nd stick, haven't used it since RE Revelations and to be honest, not even sure where it is. so 19.99 well spent.

Gorvi · 06-26-2012, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Wilkz07

i picked up the circle pad pro for the 2nd stick, haven't used it since RE Revelations and to be honest, not even sure where it is. so 19.99 well spent.

That's part of the point. If it were used more, then more people would want to get it, and so on. Same for if it was built into a new model. One thing everyone was clamoring for throughout the entire life of the PSP was a second stick. Nintendo made the mistake of not listening to that with the 3DS, but it looked like they were trying to amend that with the CPP. The lack of inclusion on the XL, to me, means they've given up on it, and that's really unfortunate.

MachEnergy · 06-22-2012, 07:13 AM

I like the move towards actual buttons for Start and Select. The current style is a little odd. On that note, I also dislike the Vita's Start/Select buttons. Somebody fix these minute problems for me!

muddi900 · 06-22-2012, 07:27 AM

I don't think they can add a second nub without making the face-buttons useless...

Zero · 06-22-2012, 08:02 AM

That ac thing is so weird, they can't add that much to the overhead per unit.

Savok · 06-22-2012, 09:15 AM

Wait until after E3 to announce it to trap anyone waiting to see if there was a revision coming soon. No second nub so there's an added feature for the version after this one. No AC adaptor for half the world.

Fuck you too Nintendo.

Deadend · 06-22-2012, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Savok

Wait until after E3 to announce it to trap anyone waiting to see if there was a revision coming soon. No second nub so there's an added feature for the version after this one. No AC adaptor for half the world.

Fuck you too Nintendo.

Yeah, the whole announcement date was.. odd?
Maybe Nintendo realized they screwed up at E3 and this is basically a patch?

At least the battery lasts longer in the new version.

Suave Peanut · 06-22-2012, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Deadend

Yeah, the whole announcement date was.. odd?
Maybe Nintendo realized they screwed up at E3 and this is basically a patch?

At least the battery lasts longer in the new version.

As I understand it, they intended to show it at their E3 show, until whatever paper it was leaked that there was a new 3DS model. For whatever business reason, they pulled it at the last minute. For one, that explains why the show spent so much awkward time on Nintendo Land.

violent · 06-22-2012, 09:23 AM

And just like that, shipping an HD system without HD cables isn't the stupidest launch omission anymore.

TheFlyingOrc · 06-22-2012, 09:52 AM

What an odd decision. The reason I was holding off on a 3DS was never "Not big enough".

Rock Bandit · 06-22-2012, 10:03 AM

For those looking to jump in on a new 3DS, you could get it in XL OR you could get it in purple. I hope the correct answer is obvious.

06-22-2012, 06:59 AM	#1
DoctorFinger Editor in Chief Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New York City Posts: 13,829 Blog Entries: 10	Nintendo Announces 3DS XL Nintendo held one of their occasional Nintendo Direct webcasts last night to announce - among other things - a new 3DS XL. The new 3DS XL will feature screens 90% larger than the original 3DS, 4.88" for the top screen and 4.18" for the bottom touchscreen. You'll be able to grab one in North America on August 19 for $199. ~~But be aware that to "make the system available at a reasonable purchase price" the 3DS XL will not ship with an AC adapter~~. It uses the same one as previous Nintendo handhelds, but it's still a pretty odd omission if you ask me. [Update] Nintendo has clarified that the 3DS XL will ship with an AC adapter in North America, but not in Japan or Europe.

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MachEnergy Coked-up Werewolf 4 Prez! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 2,833	I like the move towards actual buttons for Start and Select. The current style is a little odd. On that note, I also dislike the Vita's Start/Select buttons. Somebody fix these minute problems for me! __________________ using System.Awesome.Me; http://backloggery.com/machenergy/sig.gif

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Savok Vulcan Rage! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 9,423	Wait until after E3 to announce it to trap anyone waiting to see if there was a revision coming soon. No second nub so there's an added feature for the version after this one. No AC adaptor for half the world. Fuck you too Nintendo.

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