Larger screens
Better battery life
Improved form factor
4 GB SD card included
$199 for NA

PORTABLE 3D ENTERTAINMENT GOES EXTRA-LARGE WITH NEW NINTENDO 3DS XL

Larger Version of Nintendo 3DS System Launches Alongside New Super Mario Bros. 2 on Aug. 19

REDMOND, Wash., June 22, 2012 – A big year for the Nintendo 3DS system is about to get even bigger. In a Nintendo Direct video on June 21, Nintendo revealed plans to launch Nintendo 3DS XL, a new version of Nintendo 3DS with 90 percent larger screens. When it becomes available across North America on Aug. 19 at a suggested retail price of $199.99, the new system will create even more immersive entertainment experiences for users, delivering a wealth of games and video content that can be enjoyed on the go.

Nintendo 3DS XL features an updated form factor and will be available in Red or Blue. The new system's battery life outperforms that of the original Nintendo 3DS, and it comes bundled with a 4 GB SD card, which owners can use to store content such as downloadable games and videos from the Nintendo eShop. Nintendo 3DS XL launches on Aug. 19, the same day as New Super Mario Bros. 2, a new installment in the fan-favorite Mario game series.

"No other hand-held entertainment experience compares to the fun of Nintendo 3DS," said Nintendo of America President and COO Reggie Fils-Aime. "With the launch of Nintendo 3DS XL on Aug. 19, consumers will be able to enjoy the great lineup of current and upcoming games on an even grander scale. Plus, Nintendo 3DS XL gives owners even more real estate on their screens to enjoy entertainment applications like Nintendo Video and Netflix."

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Yeah that white one looks pretty slick. Why on Earth are they making blue and red ones?

Posted by

PogueSquadron

on: 07/30/12, 05:17

@PogueSquadron
They hate us.

Posted by

deathly_hallows

on: 07/30/12, 06:09

New comparison video from Kotaku.

The red 3DS is actually pretty sexy, might be my first ever red Nintendo system.... although I'd prefer the white one JPN is getting.

Posted by

deathly_hallows

on: 07/30/12, 22:39

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07/30/12, 22:45

It begins, Japan only at the moment.

Posted by

warerare

on: 08/17/12, 12:21

@warerare

Pika-nipples!

Posted by

DrFinkelstein

on: 08/17/12, 13:30

@DrFinkelstein Can not unsee. XC

Posted by

Renjaku

on: 08/17/12, 13:56

@DrFinkelstein
Damn you.

Still want.

Posted by

anon_mastermind

on: 08/17/12, 17:25

Hawt.

But still don't want.

Posted by

Anand

on: 08/18/12, 19:50

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08/18/12, 19:50

So to the people watching you play DS, Pikachu is upside down. Seems like an oversight to me.

Posted by

Guillaume

on: 08/18/12, 19:52

@Guillaume

Yeah, I noticed that as well. It's like those old Apple laptops with the upside down logo. The thinking was that the logo (and Pikachu in this case) will be right side up when the user is about to open the laptop (or 3DS). But once it's open it looks extremely stupid to other people:

Posted by

canonj

on: 08/18/12, 20:00