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3DS XL Review: Should Original 3DS Owners Upgrade? - GameJudgment

GameJudgment reviews Nintendo's 3DS upgrade and asks the important question: Is upgrading from an original 3DS worth the money?

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sphinct4275d ago

So this dude's story about the TV made a great point. When my parents upgraded from their old flat screen (37 inches) to their new 60 inch screen the difference was huge.

I never thought of it that way.

gameplayingfool4275d ago

While I agree that the 90% bigger screens is a notable improvement, Nintendo still hasn't made upgrades that I think are needed to take the system from good to great. In the end the screens are low res for the new bigger size, the cameras are still a shockingly low .3 mp, and their is still no second analog stick.

Bigger screens without these improvements just isn't enough.

jimineyscrickets4275d ago

I am typing this reply on my brand new 3DS XL. It may be only a matter of bigger screens, but just as the reviewer says, the difference in the overall experience is huge. Also, i think you worry too much about what the system isn't, rather than what it really is.

klecser4275d ago

I agree with jiminey. The end user experience on the XL is much better than what the raw numbers alone would say. The buttons are far higher quality. The sliders/switches are sturdier and have "click" points. The hinge clicks in other positions. A lot of these non-numerical tangibles are what really make the system much much better. I have zero regrets.

Fil1014275d ago

as an older gamer I agree but as a father of an 8 yr old girl that wants the new 3dsxl I dont think she cares because an 8 year old jus plays for fun and isnt that what nintendo is about.

sphinct4274d ago

Just picked one up with a copy of Super Mario 3D Land!

Awesome :D

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Controversy4275d ago

Good rev. If the XL makes the experience better overall for the next 18 months or so before the next upgrade...how can i say no to 18 months of a better experience?

pat_11_54275d ago

I want one just for the biggest screen. It seems totally worth it.

-Gespenst-4275d ago

Looks even more uncomfortable to hold than the 3ds. I get cramps and pins and needles playing most handhelds. Why can't they be more ergonomic? Shaped like controllers or something...

EvilJeffBridges4275d ago

Its not uncomfortable at all. It actually feels nice.

DivineAssault 4274d ago

If you have the extra cash/credit DO IT! its better in every way to me.. But if you dont have a vita, get the vita bundle instead for $50 more..

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Game Developers Have Begun Confirming Nintendo Switch 2 Support

Game developers have already started to confirm that they will support the Nintendo Switch 2 with their future titles.

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How Many More Victims, Like Garry's Mod, Will Nintendo's Hurtful Crusade Create?

Hanzala from eXputer: "As Nintendo takes out 20 years' worth of stuff from Garry's Mod, I watch in shock, thinking why it continues to hurt and discourage its fans."

RiseNShine9d ago (Edited 9d ago )

The irony that some of the most disgusting business practices come from companies like Disney or Nintendo, i can't even begin to understand what terrible damage was Garrys Mod making to Nintendo bottom line, imho they're getting pretty nervous about where they're heading in the future, handhelds are no longer something exclusive to Nintendo, from Steam Deck to many others, now you can play the latest games and pay a fraction of the price on Steam sales, so it's up to their exclusives, which just on their own would make hard to justify purchasing a closed overpriced hardware with outrageous price policies (Super Mario Odyssey is still 60 euro 6 years later!), and as a home console they're always underperforming compared to Sony or Xbox.

gold_drake8d ago (Edited 8d ago )

i cam guarantee you, that their exclusives alone is what drives switch sales. they sell in the 10s of millions of copies.

nintendo created their franchises to be sort of nostalgia driven, exclusive only on nintendo.

people will always buy the pkmn games as they always bring in new younger fans amd is family friendly

mario kart, the same thing, mario games in general.

zelda games are system sellers. animal crossing for the casual gamers.

nintendo doesnt need third vame devs essentially. they made sure with the switch and the limitations that they looked more to pc ps and xbox.

its sad, but nintendo is more than fine with what they're doing. they positioned themselves to appeal to the more casual gamers.

but to your point, im not sure why they're doing this rly.

Inverno8d ago

Look at how they handled Nintendo games being streamed or uploaded on YouTube in the past. They killed Yuzu and Citra even when they had nothing to do with ToTK being leaked, not to mention it was basically unplayable on emulation the week it was leaked. Smash Bros tournament, that was fairly recent. They shut down their online services without any care for purchases made. I bought a switch after skipping their last 2 consoles and handhelds but I don't plan on buying anything Nintendo in the future. They take things to the extremes, they legitimately hate their fans. They're honestly right up there with the likes of Acti, EA, and Ubi, only difference is that they disguise themselves as being family friendly all the while being shady.

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Nintendo's Massacre Of The 3DS And Wii U Is Finally Complete, Regrettably

Hanzala from eXputer: "The cruel hammer of Nintendo has fallen. Farewell, 3DS and Wii U, you surely brightened my life and many others; you won't be forgotten."