New 3ds or New 3ds xl?

[FedeHoppe]

Hi guys. I'm new here.

I'm going to buy a 3ds but i dont know which one to pick.
I have read plenty of reddits about the pixel density and some people says that it's really noticeable on the xl version. Some people says that the new 3ds is the perfect size in every aspect.
Some prefer the xl version and says that the can't notice any difference.

What do you recommend me to do?

I'm between the new 3ds xl galaxy edition with box (175 usd)

OR

New 3ds white one without box (150usd)

Thank you in advise

 

[Darkshadow1997]

Personally I would recommand the Galaxy New 3DS, I own it and love it a lot more, the size is perfect for me and to be honest, I really love the Galaxy cover of the New 3DS. As for the pixel density that is more a hit or miss as some people won't notice the difference while others do. I guess for me it is not a problem as I owned XL models from DSI. In the end think on what you want, the performance is the same on both models and the main difference is the size.

 

[dehydrated_lemur]

I own neither, but I do have a New 2DS XL. I don't care very much for the 3D aspect of the console. I do love the large screen and I am very happy with it.

 

[Satangel]

If you're an adult, go for the N3DSXL . It's the ultimate 3DS revision IMHO. Love it

 

[retrospect]

When they launched reviewers said the N3DS has a sharper screen but the N3DS XL is more comfortable.

 

[tpax]

It depends on what you want out of your handheld.

My first 3DS was a New 3DS XL. I had it for over two years, and unfortunately, it stopped working at some point. I decided to get a new one and went with the non-XL version this time.

The reason for this decision was portability. I loved the New 3DS XL, and it was the ultimate handheld gaming console. The clamshell design is the perfect fit for what it is. Be on a train, pull that little device out of your pocket, unfold it, have a nice 20 minutes gaming session on it, fold it together and put it back in our pocket.
The minor disadvantage with the XL version was the size. I had to put on a jacket with bigger pockets to wear the device around. That problem was dissolved by the regular version. The size is perfect, I can wear it in the pocket of my jeans.
Also the screen is sharper because of the pixel density, it's very much noticeable. Everyone who can't see the difference must have some issues with their eyes.

 

[RivenMain]

never had a n3ds but I do have a n3ds xl/ ll and I've loved it. Mine is dual ips though I think if we're comparing sharpness of screens getting an ips vs tn can impact visual enjoyment. Tn's are hard to see from angles. Love the thickness. But if you want to swap faceplates then probably n3ds. Or decal it up put on a plastic cover and it'll stay on forever lol

 

[gohan123]

I went from old 3ds to old xl, the pixel density is really noticeable and annoying. then I went to new 3ds and I was actually more bothered by the smaller size after getting used to xl. so now I'm on new xl and happy.

 

[Hayato213]

I been using a N3DS, I had N3DS XL before, but the N3DS has sharper image over the N3DS XL.

 

[Doux91]

I prefer new 3ds, is smaller than XL but is bigger than 3ds a little, the new 3ds has official covers, you can change them easily, the xl and new 2ds do not

 

[BaamAlex]

I prefer new 3ds, is smaller than XL but is bigger than 3ds a little, the new 3ds has official covers, you can change them easily, the xl and new 2ds do not

NOICE!

 

[Hayato213]

I prefer new 3ds, is smaller than XL but is bigger than 3ds a little, the new 3ds has official covers, you can change them easily, the xl and new 2ds do not

That is a nice collection

 

[The Real Jdbye]

Hi guys. I'm new here.

I'm going to buy a 3ds but i dont know which one to pick.
I have read plenty of reddits about the pixel density and some people says that it's really noticeable on the xl version. Some people says that the new 3ds is the perfect size in every aspect.
Some prefer the xl version and says that the can't notice any difference.

What do you recommend me to do?

I'm between the new 3ds xl galaxy edition with box (175 usd)
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OR

New 3ds white one without box (150usd)
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Thank you in advise

Some people have bad eyesight
I own both an old 3DS XL and a new 3DS (small). The screens on the new 3DS do look better due to the smaller size. But it's quite noticeably smaller, and the graphics don't look that much crisper on the small model, so I'm not sure if it's worth the tradeoff. Worth noting that the small n3DS is also quite uncomfortable to hold. Neither of them are great, but the small model makes my hands cramp up much quicker than the XL.
I'd say don't worry about the pixel density. The difference is noticeable, but not nearly as noticeable as the difference in size. If you want larger screens, get the XL and you'll be happy with your purchase.

 

[The Real Jdbye]

I prefer new 3ds, is smaller than XL but is bigger than 3ds a little, the new 3ds has official covers, you can change them easily, the xl and new 2ds do not

Are these yours? I want the Boo one, but it's so overpriced and impossible to find new. Guess nobody bought it.

Cover plates were a neat idea but they held back on releasing cool designs. Nothing nearly as cool as any of the limited edition XL models was ever released, and of course when they did release limited edition cover plates, you had to buy a whole new n3DS console to get them because they weren't sold separately. That completely ruins the point of having cover plates to begin with.
I get that limited editions are a way to sell multiple consoles to the same people. But it's so greedy and shitty and anti-consumer to pretend that cover plates don't exist so you can sell more consoles.

 

[Doux91]

That is a nice collection

Are these yours? I want the Boo one, but it's so overpriced and impossible to find new. Guess nobody bought it.

Cover plates were a neat idea but they held back on releasing cool designs. Nothing nearly as cool as any of the limited edition XL models was ever released, and of course when they did release limited edition cover plates, you had to buy a whole new n3DS console to get them because they weren't sold separately. That completely ruins the point of having cover plates to begin with.

No, I am just showing him the covers they are not mine, you could buy just the cover and a new 3ds

 

[Takokeshi]

Personally I prefer the XL models, just because of their ability to click the screen out at a partial angle rather than just open/closed. For certain games it's really nice to be able to just sit it on my desk with the screen up. The replaceable faceplates on the non-XL are very pretty though.

I don't really mind the lower pixel density though, it's really not -that- pixelated, and if you hold it further away from your face you don't notice the difference all that much during gameplay anyway. Customized faceplates I wish they'd have kept around though.

 

[assassinz]

I have both and I'd say get the new 3ds xl. Compared to the new 3ds, I've noticed that it's easier on the eyes when you spend a lot of play time looking at the screen. As you get older your eyes will thank you for it.

 

[the_randomizer]

N3DS/N2DS because it has a lot more horsepower for homebrew (Snes games don't run or sound like garbage compared to the weaker 3DS for example)

 

[BitMasterPlus]

New 3DS XL Galaxy for sure. It's the one I have currently and I loves it.

 

[Svinorin]

Depends. I have both, and have used both. I used to like the XL, but I've begun to like the size of the regular more, especially since the top screen doesn't wobble on that version. Though that could just be my N3DS XL that does it. The display is also nice in that it doesn't look over enlarged or out of proportion.

If you've got a DS lite and your hands cramp or you have discomfort while using it, I'd say go for the XL. If not, I would say the non XL.

Two other reasons worth note; it's a bigger hassle to find non XL batteries and telescoping stylus etc than it is for the XL. The faceplates for the non XL are a nice feature to personalize it, and there were (not sure if they're still active) folks on etsy creating custom printed faceplates.