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Arrives
Jul 28 – Aug 7
Edition: Galaxy
Configuration: without AC Adapter
Features
- The New Nintendo 3DS XL system plays all Nintendo DS games; Nintendo DS games will not appear in 3D
- AC Adapter sold separately; New Nintendo 3DS XL uses the same AC adapter as Nintendo DSi, Nintendo 3DS and 2DS
- 3D Mode recommended for Ages 7 plus
Description
THE NEXT DIMENSION IN ENTERTAINMENT The New Nintendo 3DS XL system combines next-generation portable gaming with super-stable 3D technology and added control features. Take 3D photos, connect with friends, and enhance your gaming experiences with added amiibo support. The New Nintendo 3DS XL system plays all Nintendo DS games. Nintendo DS games will not appear in 3D. AC Adapter sold separately. New Nintendo 3DS XL uses the same AC adapter as Nintendo DSi, Nintendo 3DS and 2DS. 3D Mode recommended for Ages 7 plus.
Specs & Other Info
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Launch Date | August 29, 2016 |
| Dimensions | 1.46 x 7.12 x 5.12 inches; 14.11 ounces |
| Product Category | Video Game |
| Rating | Everyone |
| Model Number | REDSUBAA |
| Continued Production | No |
| Weight | 14.1 ounces |
| Produced by | Nintendo |
| Required Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal battery (included) |
Frequently asked questions
The New Nintendo 3DS XL Galaxy Style offers enhanced processing power, allowing for smoother gaming experiences and faster downloads. It features an exclusive cosmic design, improved 3D technology for better viewing angles, additional control features like the C Stick and ZL/ZR buttons, and is compatible with all Nintendo 3DS games.
Yes, the New Nintendo 3DS XL Galaxy Style is backward compatible with most Nintendo DS and DSi games. However, DS games will not be able to utilize the improved 3D functionality or other enhanced features specific to 3DS games.
No, the New Nintendo 3DS XL Galaxy Style does not come with a charger included. You will need to purchase a charger separately or use one from a previous DS or 3DS model as they are compatible.
To access digital games and content, you can connect to the Nintendo eShop using the device's Wi-Fi connectivity. From there, you can browse, purchase, and download games directly to your console's internal memory or a microSD card.
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This is our summary and key points to consider based on customer reviews.
The 3DS XL Galaxy has been highly praised for its aesthetic appeal, ergonomic design, and audio quality. Despite being a handheld console, it's well-suited for individuals with larger hands, and the gaming experience is described as exceptionally satisfying. Additionally, the availability of classic games at reasonable prices is seen as a significant advantage. However, some areas could be improved including the circle-pad, location of the stylus, and the system not including an AC adapter.
Pros
- 👾 Beautiful aesthetic design - praised as "the most beautiful handheld console."
- 🕹 Superior design and build quality compared to 2DS models, making it comfortable to hold and use, especially for larger hands.
- 💫 Great screen quality with 3D features available, although not necessary most of the time.
- 🎵 Excellent audio quality compared to other handhelds.
- 🎮 Large variety of classic and affordable games available for the device.
Cons
- 💢 Circle-pad not as responsive as a true joystick.
- 📍 Stylus placement is inconvenient - located at the front of the handheld.
- 🔌 Absence of an AC adapter in the package is inconvenient for the users.
Should I Buy It?
Given the overwhelmingly positive reviews, the 3DS XL Galaxy is highly recommended for those seeking an improved handheld gaming experience. However, potential buyers should bear in mind the minor issues such as the placement of the stylus, and the lack of an AC adapter. If these limitations aren't deal breakers for you, then this device is likely a worthwhile investment.
This is a beautiful console, and by far the nicest handheld I have ever owned. I upgraded to this from a 2DS and then a 2DS XL, and to me is fully worth the extra cost. I have had my 2DS for a couple years and just got tired of the uncomfortable wedge-design and small screens. I upgraded to a 2DS XL, but was disappointed. The 2DS XL is okay, but it was too cramped for my larger hands, the screen was much too loose, and I actually had some quality issues with both the top and bottom screens. The 2DS XL, while better than the 2DS, is clearly a budget model. I believe there is a design flaw with the top screen as well- it is so thin and flexible that it is prone to bending and breaking. Immediately upon opening the Galaxy 3DS I fell in love with it. The exterior of the device is a deep purple, and has a metallic sheen to it. The stars/galaxy design really pops, and almost looks 3D in person. The galaxy design is glossy as opposed to the satin finish on the normal 3DS's. The top edge and interior of the 3DS is a dark blue that is very pleasing to the eyes (blue is my favorite color) and also hides fingerprints better than black. Another point is that the 3DS XL top screen is surrounded by a satin plastic, which is much better than the all glass top screen area of the 2DS XL. The 2DS XL is so reflective that it can be really difficult to see in environments with direct light. Overall the exterior design of the 3DS XL Galaxy is perfect in my eyes. It is much more mature than both 2DS designed, which are clearly kid-focused. I do wonder how the galaxy portion will hold up to normal wear however, but only time will tell. Overall construction is very good. It's got a bit of weight to it, which gives it a substantial and quality feel. The buttons are crisp and responsive just like other 3DS models, and are much better than both 2DS models. The hinge on my unit was satisfyingly tight, it has no screen wobble at all. I am unsure if this is common among all New 3DS XL's though. The plastic used for the 3DS is very high quality and does not flex or creak at all when being used. Both 2DS's I owned had less sturdy plastic and would often creak when handled. The only issue I have with this system is the circle-pad, which just can't compete with a true joystick. Mine tends to feel a bit gritty sometimes, but I will add a bit of WD-40 to see if I can smooth it out. The screens are beautiful compared to the 2DS screens, as expected. I don't really use the 3D feature, but it's cool that it is available. It's fun to see how different games look in 3D, but I really don't consider it a necessary feature. The sound quality is also unbelievably better on the 3DS XL in comparison to both the 2DS and 2DS XL. The 2DS has the mono speaker that sounds like garbage no matter what. The 2DS XL is better, but still not up to par with the 3DS XL. I am a bit of an audiophile, so the sound quality issues with the other handhelds drove me nuts. I did notice that the 2DS XL may have been slightly faster in terms of booting up games, but both systems blow the regular 2DS out of the water. So for me, the 3DS XL is still blazing fast compared to what I am used to. The stylus is actually usable on the 3DS XL, unlike the 2DS XL, although both styluses are inconveniently placed on the front of the handheld. I prefer the stylus to be located on the right side, under your hand. Battery life seems to be on par with every other handheld from Nintendo I have used. No complaints here, but could always be better. An obvious huge downside to this model is the lack of an included AC adapter. This shouldn't even be allowed, and made it hard for me to purchase one simply on principle alone. Speaking on ergonomics, I found the 3DS XL to be much more comfortable than both 2DS consoles. The regular 2DS just felt awkward to hold- the bottom corners jutted into my palms and the buttons were weirdly spaced. The 2DS XL was better, but I found that the overall smaller profile of the console meant the buttons were much more cramped together. They also spaced the c-stick further down, and therefore the ABXY buttons were further down as well. This made it difficult for me to find a comfortable hand position on the console. The 3DS XL is perfect for my larger hands, the controls are located exactly where they should be. Conclusion: This is simply the best Nintendo handheld ever made. It is a well-built, solid feeling console with one of the most aesthetically pleasing exterior designs I have ever seen on a gaming console. The controls feel crisp and responsive, and the overall size make it very comfortable to hold in a variety of hand positions. I was pleased to find the hinge to be tight and no screen flop present on my 3DS as well. This is an infinitely better handheld than the regular 2DS, which makes sense as they are trying to do two totally different things. The regular 2DS is a cheap way to access the DS and 3DS library of games. The 3DS XL is the best way to enjoy these games to their fullest potential, and an absolute joy to use. When compared to the 2DS XL, there doesn't seem to be any good reason to choose the 2DS XL over this. There is only a $25 difference in price (on amazon at least) and the 3DS XL is so much better that I can't recommend anyone purchase the 2DS XL. In my opinion the 2DS XL needs to be $100-$125 to really be a compelling purchase (and maybe include a game too). The 3DS XL just feels so much nicer than the 2DS XL when compared directly. I am extremely happy I decided to return the 2DS XL and go with the 3DS XL, it's really that much better.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2017 by The Col
When the original 3DS was announced my first question was how long the battery would last. When I found out how low it was compared to the Nintendo DS, I vowed to wait until it was greatly increased to buy one (with more features added of course). Well, the battery life of this device is till nowhere near that of the Nintendo DS, but I'm more an occasional portable gamer than a constant one, so in the end I don't mind all that much. And now that the price of the software has finally come down to earth, this is the perfect time to buy a 3DS family device. Software For starters, now that some time has passed it's much easier to see what the great 3DS titles are, and most of them can be had for less than $20.00. Between online purchase options and in-store promotionals, you even get the expensive games used for around $20.00 if you buy them all at once (I signed up for a store promotion right after buying the device so could get all the games I wanted all at once). And how are said games? We all know that the 3DS is rather low res (320 resolution in this day and age???) which is absolutely hilarious when you consider the push behind "4K" and "retina vision". While Apple and SONY etc. are pushing for resolutions so high you can't tell the difference unless your eyeball is one inch away from the screen, this sucker does indeed make 3D games look like they are running on Windows 3.11. Despite how awful that looks in store displays and in TV commercials, in your hand thanks to interpolation (remember how good 480i looked on old CRT TVs?) everything actually looks great. The screen is good and bright, the 3D effect is nice and easily controlled with a slider, viewing distance is decent, and the overall effect is like watching GBA games on the DS for the first time (the brightness and contrast is boosted so much that you can see just how good low res games can look when presented properly). Speaking of older games... I was concerned that my collection of old Nintendo DS games might look terrible on such a huge screen, but they actually look BETTER than they did on my Nintendo DS because of the quality of the screen. Controls, OS, Overall I've heard a lot of controversy about the controls of these systems since the original one was released, and initially I did find this system to be a bit cramped despite it's huge size, but I got used to it pretty fast, and the stylus works great. The OS is responsive, if a bit like a kitchen table with a your office drawer spilled out onto it (everything is kind of out at once). It continues to puzzle me that Nintendo and SONY and whoever else never seem to consider that if you buy hundreds of games (as they doubtless hope you will) you'll eventually have a list that will take all day to scroll through. Oh well. As long as I don't download many games it shouldn't be a problem. There are a few I want, but not anywhere near as many as I have downloaded on Steam, PS3, PS4, etc. I love that you can put the system to sleep incredibly easily, but I hate the placement of the power button. It's awkward and you're constantly accidentally pressing another button on top of the device while you try to press power on the bottom. The wifi works well and gets a good signal, but downloads often fail (I expect that from Nintendo). Videos actually look great on the device from games or netflix, much better than I expected. To the point where you might actually reconsider buying a giant phone and instead get one of these for playing your Netflix videos and games on (for the most part). All things considered, I think this device as sold is an OUTSTANDING value. There's plenty of great games you can acquire for cheap (and some classics can finally, finally FINALLY be played on the go the way you always wanted (Donkey Kong Country, Star Fox). Battery life, while not great, is decent. The looks fantastic. The controls are comfortable. The OS is friendly and fairly easy to use. As of right now, this is the portable to own. Oh, and I made the decision to buy one now on impulse based on the cool galaxy design. It' a very purple nebula, and it's very pretty. Game on!
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Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2016 by Strategos
The media could not be loaded. I bought the used one, and besides the fact that I paid for one day shipping as a prime member and it didn't ship out until the next day after I am very satisfied with this order. When I got it it was pretty much in mint condition. I don't even really see any scratches, no dents either, which I was expecting a few since it was used. It runs perfectly, I guess my only complaints are the screens a little wobbly, I read their supposed to be wobbly, but I have the same exact 3DS (I bought this one so my fiancé could match with me lol) and this one a little lower than mine is but still works so it's okay. Second, for some reason the stylus gets jammed. I think I just need a different one because when I compare our stylus, the indent on his is bigger and I think that's making it get stuck. Third, the charger it comes with is off brand, sticks out of the 3DS and heats up well charging. Last complaint, I opened the back to check the inside and it was really crusty (lol) they clean the outside really good but not the inside. I just used an alcohol wipe and carefully wiped it all off, not sure if you're supposed to do that though so be careful. Otherwise I love it, I'm so happy I got it.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2023 by Bunni3