I'm getting the Black normal sized 3DS. I'm a sucker for black electronics. I do have to say, though, I really like how elegant the buttons look on the XL version.
Here's some pictures of the models. I'm sorry I couldn't find an open Black 3DS XL.
The metallic blue XL. It looks like the GC which I'm sure was completely accidental. While I'm on the subject, whatever happened to Nintendo releasing multiple colors of their home consoles. I know last time they eventually released a limited edition red Wii, but now for the most part is either black or white. I still remember the Revolution having like 7 colors to choose from. Now Nintendo is its Apple kick with standard, understated black or white to choose from (now mostly black with the lower end being phased out). I understand that logistics may be an issue but I would like at least a couple of more options.
No new 3DS for me. It's too much money for something that will only play a select number of games.
It looks cool and everything but I'll just wait for the next handheld. Not enough bang for my buck.
Also I say that keeping in mind that I COULD upgrade if the trade-in price was right. Still, I'd have to trade in or sell my XL AFTER getting a new 3DS, so at that point I don't know if I'm as interested.
There would have to be a really killer app on the New 3DS for me to bite. I'm fully expecting maybe a Twilight Princess port, or maybe Nintendo figured out a way to get a simple version of Skyward Sword's controls on the system. I don't think Xenoblade is going to be the only console port we'll be seeing on the system. I expect any kind of game that puts an emphasis on camera control (maybe this is the gateway having a huge Pokemon world type game??).
Random prediction - Square Enix will port Dragon Quest 8 to the New 3DS to get in on the fun alongside Monster Hunter and Xenoblade. Either that or maybe they'll wind up porting over FFX or Kingdom Hearts 1.5 as a quick cash grab.
I think I'm with @PogueSquadron. At this point, I'm more than happy with my 3DSXL, and I have Xenoblade Chronicles on Wii. Unless there's a killer app on there, I don't need to buy yet another 3DS. I'll just wait until the next console comes out (except if my 3DSXL dies...in which case, I'll go with a new 3DS, probably in white).
@Tranquilo Haha, what mostly attracts me actually IS the color of the buttons. But I like the whole faceplate idea, too.
Both of those, plus the standard color choices make the XL look kind of blah, while the 3DS looks like big, playable piece of candy. Just look at the difference in the packaging!