Customer Ratings & Reviews

My grandson has been dying to get one of these so I gave him a lot of work to earn the money for it. It has been a month now and he takes it everywhere with him. He loves it. Keeps asking for more jobs so he can buy more games. The screen and 3D look really good to me.

The improved hardware and stable 3D make this system well worth the purchase for owners of the original release 3DS. Load times are noticeably faster. The stable 3D works really well when you are looking towards the screen, but it often blurs and re-adjusts if you turn your head or scratch your nose. Overall, I am very happy with the system.

Let me say beforehand that I already owned the original 3DS, so I was skeptical about buying another one. So glad I did. This new one has more stable 3d viewing and faster processor/quicker load time. Plus it seems like future Nintendo games are going to go to the new one, so if you want to play great games in the future PICK ONE UP NOW.

this system is a must have for any nintendo fan. i replaced my older 3dsxl mostly because of the better 3d and the amiibo support because my kids love those things. glad i decided to upgrade and so should you. i love that the memory card is inside and you have to open it to get to it because i did put in a 32gb card and won't have to worry.

The new iteration of the 3ds delivers a great improvement. The dpad is a nice addition and the wifi is faster. It is as sturdy as previous models and simple to use for my 6th year old. Only thing I would suggest is to wait for a bundle so you can get extra goodies.

The new 3D capabilities in the new!3DS are fantastic! I could never use 3D on my old 3DS so this has been a relief! I also love how sleek and pretty the system itself it, and I love that I can use my amiibo figures with it! Nintendo did a great job with this product!

Most people reading this would know what they are buying. It is a quality product by a well known company. Nintendo has re engineered its popular but gaed product to compete with the modern market. This product boasts improved 3D and overall enjoyment. It delivers both. Parents if your kid asked for this product, it is worth the price.

This is my first DS since the DS Lite, I'm impressed with the load times for MH4U, but the screen's pixel density could use some help. If the smaller new3ds was available in NA, I would totally have bought that instead despite the smaller screen size. So the upside is that it comes built in with the second analog stick compared to the older hardware. The downside is that the second analog stick sucks compared to the primary analog stick. I guess it beats buying a circle pad pro? Stylus placement is nice, I don't mind it being a lefty. The better 3D cameras show, its still a niche thing, but its fun to show off to people who don't have a 3DS to show them what kind of cool stuff Nintendo is doing. I wear glasses for distance, so watching 3D movies and stuff requires 2 sets of glasses which is a nightmare. So, what Nintendo is doing with glasses-less 3D is good in my book. The buttons are good. Just the right amount of squish to click ratio except for the L1/2 and R1/2 buttons, these are too squishy. The L2 and R2 buttons I never use, MH4U controls are the same as L1 and R1, which is part of the reason why I never use L2 and R2. With that said, when I grip the new3ds I have more of a claw grip than a palm grip, so its hard to reach the L2 and R2 buttons. The default microSD card size is a joke, I think it was 4GB. Even downloading the few free things on the store when I first turned it on exceeded the maximum capacity of the microSD card. I have a 32GB Class U1 Samgsung microSD card in right now, plenty of space and speed. The replacement required me to have a computer to copy the 4GB contents onto, then copy the 4GB contents from the computer to the 32GB card. Nintendo has hidden the microSD slot behind the back cover which was strange to me at first. But really once you upgrade (because you will) you won't need to open the back cover again. So the extra effort to hide it is worth it because its a one time deal. As always, Nintendo shows they can do some crazy awesome stuff with some crazy underpowered hardware. The new3ds took this too far though, give me more pixels please, when I can see the individual pixels without trying, there is a problem. When looking at the hardware specs of the new3ds I can't help but think Nintendo is living in the past a little bit.

Nintendo has been doing these minor revisions of their handheld lines since the early 90s, so you can compare this new 3ds to an iphone S model. So with that expectation you do get a better screen with more processing power and some little extras. So if you are a Nintendo fan or a person in need of a 3ds then this is the one for you.

Purchased the 3DS xl for my mother who is 93. I had given her my original DS and it had finally worn out. She loves the new system and has been playing it daily. Have not turned on the 3D part yet as she is not comfortable with that part. Game system is fast, clear and easy to understand. Would recommend to others. Love it.

I was a little hesitant at first but am now taking it with me wherever. I was an early adopter with the 3DS 1st Gen and the size was always an issue. Now the screen and buttons are enlarged and it's the perfect traveling companion for any commute. Just be sure to hang onto your charger as this device does not come with one packed in

My only criticism is that the charger did not come with it. I think that was silly and just a way to get more $. I cannot think of any good reason it would not come with a charger. Of course you have to buy a charger, it's not optional. I didn't even think to look at it for something like that and I had purchased it online so when my son opened it Christmas Day he couldn't charge it to play it. I've never purchased and electronic device that didn't come with a charger. It almost made me want to return it just on principle.

The 3D is amazing! I can now use the motion controls and 3D at the same time. While the C-stick is just a nub, it works very well. This is the DS to buy. If you don't have a DS yet, get this one. If you already have a DS, it's still worth the upgrade. There will be games coming soon exclusive to the New 3DS too so keep that in mind.

Works well. 3D looks great. My kids enjoy this system. Just stinks that the charger is not included and has to be purchased separately.

Gaming on the go, Pokemon, Zelda, animal crossing and such. Wish it came with a charger very disappointed in Nintendo for cheaping out

I'm upgrading from my 3DS to the new 3DS XL and it was worth the cost. The updated 3D tracking makes a huge difference in games and the faster processor means games and apps load up twice as fast. I've not been disappointed since I got it. Only downside is that it doesn't come with an a/c adapter, but I was able to use my old one.

Much better than my last 3DS! Slick design and faster!

I got this so I wouldn't have to share my regular 3DS with my kids. I love the fact this model is much bigger and feels alot better in an adults hands. I couldn't play the regular 3DS as long because my hands wanted to cramp up being wrapped around it. The face detect 3D works really well. I'm very pleased with this device.

I've waited for the New 3DS refresh as the 3d glass free effect was much more stable. I'm glad that I waited as the features works extremely well. Games such as Legend of Zelda Ocarine of time in 3d is given new life with the 3d effect. Bonus is that It is also backward compatible with DS games. Definitely recommend.

Upgrading to the New 3DS XL is worth it for the improved 3D alone. If you use the 3D occasionally or keep it off all the time, the upgrade becomes less important, in my opinion, as the screen size is identical to the 3DS XL. I've traded in my previous 3DS XL in exchange for credit towards this one, which I recommend doing.