Customer Ratings & Reviews

A-mazing. It is a good console, and with all the games out now like mario cart and animal crossing, and with games like smash bros and Pokemon around the corner this is the handheld to have.

I got this device with super mario bros 2 game for my kids they play during the weekends and have lots of fun, I recently got a Netflix account so they can watch movies too. thank you guys.

Bought this for my 5 year old daughter and apart from keeping her entertained, especially while driving long distances, I have seen an increase in her overall ability to solve problems.

Kids love it. 3d functions well. Controls work well for the games.

Great system and lots of cool games on the horizon. Screen is huge!

Very awesome 3dsxl, especially the price on it really reasonable and overall a perfect Christmas present for any gamer this holiday

DAUGHTER LOVES IT. Keeps her occupied whenever we go on car rides

I brought this item for my daughter. I like the bigger screen because its easier to see . My daughter has enjoyed it the moment she opened the package. I would recommend this item .

I thoroughly recommend the Nintendo 3DS. The Nintendo gaming library is second to none, with many more awesome games to come. Very easy to use, and great for gamers of all skill levels.

This is my favorite new thing next to my laptop and DSLR. After being away from the gaming world from a while because of college, I've fallen in love with it and the gaming world again!

This is his third DS game unit and he loves them all. Game selection is also a great so he does not get bored of the same games. Also the young lady at Best Buy was extremely helpful.

They really did a great job on the 3DS XL. I recommend everyone to get on it now because there is an explosion of great games coming to this system. It surpasses the Vita in my opinion!

As a 23 year old male I have found plenty of games to provide many hours of enjoyment. There are nostalgic titles and there are new titles that are fantastic! Very good investment.

My daughter loves this! It was her Christmas present and she wakes up every morning and uses it to begin her art. She is a true artist so she can never be too far away from some sort of drawing medium. It does not have flip note hatena which is something on the DsIxL that she still uses often. So she carries both with her. Netflix is a cool feature.

I bought this for my kid and all their friend has one. This is a very popular console for kid

I purchased the 3DS because I had heard great things about it. I wasn't disappointed. Great product if you are a Nintendo fan.

Purchased by mistake when looking for New 3DSin Florida

I like the types of games that are available and the ability to access the internet while still having a very portable console.

Having purchased one of these fine pieces of hardware in Japan I have the benefit of having taken it for a test drive long before it hits American shores, so I thought I'd offer my thoughts on Nintendo's latest installment in its handheld line. HARDWARE: Aesthetically speaking, the 3DS XL is gorgeous. Gone is the awkward size and shape of the original hardware, and in are beautiful curves and a tasteful tasteful matte finish, a sight to sore eyes in this day and age of glossy gadgets. Being matte, the device isn't prone to picking up fingerprints, and generally looks cleaner and neater even after extended use. The nicely rounded edges of the system also now fit well in the hand, offering a much more pleasant experience while gaming for long periods of time. Some have complained about the quality of the plastic used to make the device, but in my experience the 3DS XL feels exceptionally sturdy. While the plastic casing may not exhibit the class of the brushed aluminum and glass seen in Apple products, it serves its purpose of keeping the price of the system low while still looking quite dapper to boot. Atheistical value aside, the 3DS XL is a much more thoughtfully constructed system than its predecessor, and does well in learning from past mistakes. The stylus has been moved back around to the right hand side of the system for ease of access, and is once again a solid piece of plastic instead of the telescopic stylus featured on the original 3DS. This new stylus is nearly identical to that of the older DSi XL. The SD card slot has been moved from the left side of the system to its right, and the included SD card doubled from 2GB to 4GB. This is a nice inclusion now that Nintendo is beginning to push full 3DS games for download starting with the launch of the system, and will ensure that buyers have room enough for at least a couple of games. One of the main draws of this system, however, is of course the dramatically increased screen size. This boost in screen real-estate is far more than an affectation or marketing gimmick though, as it makes 3D content much more dramatic and immersive. Soaring through the skies in titles such as Kid Icarus: Uprising, or drifting around corners in close races in games like Mario Kart 7 comes to life in an exciting and engaging way that will keep you from putting down the system until you absolutely have to. The amount of time you'll be able to go on these gaming binges is extended now too with the added battery life. Recently, on a plane ride I had the system on the lowest brightness setting with the 3D off, and was able to play an impressive seven and a half hours of New Super Mario Bros 2. The 3D slider has also seen a thoughtful revision in that it now clicks into the off position, and no longer has the grating green glowing 3D emblem next to it. Besides looking better, games feel better as the controls are now more adequately spaced. On the original 3DS, the circle pad and the d-pad were a bit cramped, and switching between the two was rather awkward. The same cannot be said, however, of the 3DS XL. I've found myself switching with ease between the two pads during intense bouts of Monster Hunter, and have been consciously aware of this great improvement in ergonomics. Truly the only negative thing I have to say about the system from a hardware perspective is its lack of a second circle pad. There were obvious space constraints with the original 3DS, and the circle pad pro add on improved the system's ergonomics, but with the 3DS XL there's very little reason that a second circle pad wouldn't be included out of the box. Though the omission of a second circle pad hasn't effected me yet, as none of the games that I currently play require one, inevitably there will be many games that do, and when that day comes I can only hope that the 3DS XL's circle pad pro extension doesn't destroy the impecable aesthetics and ergonomics I have described above. SOFTWARE: There truly isn't much to be said about the 3DS XL's software as it's the same software that's been on every 3DS system shipped since launch day. The added screen size does benefit the home screen, however, as smaller tiles become easier to see and to tap upon. The same can be said about menus both in and out of games, and I have even found myself using my thumb occasionally to tap on touchscreen items that required a more precise tap on the original 3DS. SYSTEM TRANSFER: If you're like myself, and coming off the original 3DS system, chances are you're probably going to want to transfer your data from your old 3DS to the XL. The good news with regards to this is that it's easy and well implemented, the bad news is that you will need both systems to complete the transfer. This, of course, means no selling or trading in of your old system to drum up cash for the XL. That aside, however, the system transfer options are available under settings, and are largely automated. Nintendo has even provided a lovely Pikmin themed loading screen to keep you entertained while you watch your data transferred between your systems. This transfer is fairly comprehensive, though does not include some virtual console content from my experience. This is not much of an issue though, as all virtual console content can easily be re-downloaded from the Nintendo store after the system transfer is complete. VERDICT: In the 3DS XL Nintendo has a true winner. This system has addressed all of the gripes I had with the original 3DS hardware, and even goes above and beyond the call in many respects. Though the omission of a second circle pad is unfortunate, it isn't a big enough misstep to negate all of the things the system does right, and at only $30 more expensive than original 3DS, new buyers would be foolish not to take the step up to this system. Is the system worthy enough to justify an upgrade for all of us who have the original 3DS though? Simply put, yes. The duty of a game console is to create the best, most immersive environment possible for the software that is written for it, and the 3DS XL offers a far more immersive experience than its predecessor. Aesthetics: 9.5/10 Comfort: 9.8/10 Durability: 9.5/10 Screen: 9.5/10 Controls: 9.0/10 Overall: 9.5/10

got this for my son. i didn't buy the replacement plan the first time around and he dropped it and broke it. this time i bought a case and a replacement plan. my son loves it.