3DS vs. 3DS XL vs. NEW models

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Nintendo 3DS
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Colours
NA: Aqua Blue, Cosmos Black, Midnight Purple, Flame Red, Pearl Pink
EU & AUS: Aqua Blue, Cosmos Black, Flame Red, Pearl Pink (Coral Pink in EU, Lavender Pink in AUS), Ice White^
JP: Aqua Blue (discontinued), Cosmos Black, Flare Red, Ice White, Cobalt Blue,
Hong Kong & Taiwan exclusives: Shimmer Pink, Cerulean Blue

^The Ice White 3DS is not officially released in AUS, but EB Games imports EU Ice White systems and sells them as 'second hand'. This is because they have to open the packaging to replace the charger.

Weight: 235 grams (8.3 oz)

Dimensions: 134 mm (5.3 in) wide × 74 mm (2.9 in) deep × 22 mm (0.87 in) high - when folded
Top screen: Horizontal 76.8 mm × vertical 46.08 mm
Bottom screen: Horizontal 61.44 mm × vertical 46.08 mm

Battery Life:
- 3 to 5 hours battery life (3DS games)**
- 5 to 8 hours battery life (DS games)**

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PROS:
+ Wider selection of colours (refer to the 'Colours' section above for a list)
+ More peripherals/accessories available
	+ Circle Pad Pro available
+ Cheaper
+ Telescopic stylus*
+ Gloss finish*

CONS:
- Poor ergonomics; causes hand cramps for some users
- Manufacturing problem causes screen scratches
	(has been fixed in newer models - Midnight Purple onwards)
- Some systems have a 'yellow tinted' top screen
- Gloss finish attracts fingerprints and dust easily
- Smaller DS 1:1 mode - DS games appear smaller than on the DS/DSL/DSi/3DS XL*

* Personal preference
** Depending on screen brightness, Wi-Fi, sound volume, and 3D effect
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Nintendo 3DS XL
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Colours
NA: Blue, Red
EU & AUS: Blue, Red, Silver
JP: Red, Silver, White

Weight: 336 grams (11.9 oz)

Dimensions: 156 mm (6.1 in) wide × 93 mm (3.7 in) deep × 22 mm (0.87 in) high - when folded
Top screen: Horizontal 106.2 mm × vertical 63.72 mm
Bottom screen: Horizontal 84.96 mm × vertical 63.72 mm

Battery Life:
+ 3.6 to 6.5 hours battery life (3DS games)**
+ 6 to 10 hours battery life (DS games)**

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PROS:
+ 90% bigger screen
+ Improved buttons (D-pad is clicky, shoulder buttons are improved)
+ Easier to hold 3D effect/3D is more effective
+ Improved DS 1:1 mode - DS games appear as they did on the DS/DSL/DSi*
+ Better stylus position
+ No top screen scratching
+ START, HOME & SELECT buttons improved
+ Greatly improved ergonomics
	+ Rounder edges = more comfortable to hold, no more hand cramps
+ Matte finish*
+ 3D Depth Slider locks ‘off’
+ Less reflective screen
+ 4GB SD card included (3DS comes with 2GB)
+ Improved battery life
+ Top half now locks into 3 different positions (3DS locks into 2)
	+ The new position is at 110 degrees

CONS:
- Less portable
- Some systems have a 'yellow tinted' top screen
- Poor quality speakers with high volume
- Fewer colours available (refer to the 'Colours' section above for a list)
- Lower PPI (pixels per inch) - games appear less smooth, jaggies more noticeable, etc
- Charger not included in EU/JP
- XL Charging Cradle has to be purchased separately
- Oily fingerprints on outer plastic shell
- Plastic stylus (no longer telescopic or chromatic)*
- Outer plastic shell isn’t scratch proof

* Personal preference
** Depending on screen brightness, Wi-Fi, sound volume, and 3D effect
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*NEW* Nintendo 3DS
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Colours
JP: White, Black

Weight: 253 grams (8.9 oz)

Dimensions when folded: 142 mm (5.6 in) wide x 80.6 mm (3.2 in) deep x 21.6 mm (0.8 in) high
Top screen: Horizontal 84.6 mm × vertical 50.76 mm
Bottom screen: Horizontal 67.68 mm × vertical 50.76 mm

Battery Life:
- 3.5 to 6 hours battery life (3DS games)**
- 6.5 to 10.5 hours battery life (DS games)**

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*NEW* Nintendo 3DS XL
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Colours
JP: Blue, Black

Weight: 329 grams (11.6 oz)

Dimensions when folded: 160 mm (6.3 in) wide × 93.5 mm (3.7 in) deep × 21.5 mm (0.84 in) high
Top screen: Horizontal 106.2 mm × vertical 63.72 mm
Bottom screen: Horizontal 84.96 mm × vertical 63.72 mm

Battery Life:
+ 3.5 to 7 hours battery life (3DS games)**
+ 7 to 12 hours battery life (DS games)**

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NEW FEATURES:
+ 1.2% bigger screen than regular 3DS*
+ Changeable plates, like the GBA Micro*
+ New plastic stylus (76.5 mm, 86 mm for XL), (no longer telescopic or chromatic)
+ Coloured ABXY buttons
+ ZL and ZR buttons
+ Improved battery life
+ Improved CPU
+ Second C-stick included
+ MicroSD now used, able to transfer files to and from computer
+ Game slot, stylus and power button moved to bottom of system
+ Volume slider moved to left of top half
+ Start and select buttons moved to the right of bottom half, like DS models
+ 3D can now be viewed from sides, rather than just straight on
+ Touch screen has built-in NFC, will be able to read amiibo items
+ Detects whether playing in light or dark environment and auto-adjusts brightness
+ Improved web browser
+ Charger not included in JP
+ Physical wireless switch removed
+ Games exclusively made for new 3DS systems
+ New charging cradle
+ Camera improved for dark environments/poor lighting

* For new 3DS, not new 3DS XL
** Depending on screen brightness, Wi-Fi, sound volume, and 3D effect
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