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[urfe]

Not going to lie, the XL is just too big for me. It was really cool at first, but now I'm really looking forward to better pixel density and a more compact system.

The XL seems quite universally liked, but more me it was more that the original 3DS has design faults, and not the size.

 

[Hubb]

I'm not getting a new 3DS, but if I were I would go with the LL. I have an XL and I like the size of it.

 

[C.Dark.DN]

For games like monster hunter I can't handle a small screen.

 

[Rnr1224]

thats what ill be doing. the buttons and faceplates pushed me over the edge to the regular new 3ds

 

[batrush]

I am. I was hoping for a revised OG 3DS with the improvements of the XL, and Nintendo delivered. Definitely prefer the smaller form.

 

[Dominator]

I don't think I'd be able to go from XL back to the original size. XL or bust for me. I wouldn't change the faceplates anyway so not a huge loss.

 

[Caelus]

The regular n3DS with faceplates, colored buttons, matte finish and whatever the like has got me sold, I'm a sucker for portability.

 

[Interface23]

I probably am

 

[Neuromancer]

Not for me. Big screen > everything else. Also I found the original 3DS very uncomfortable to hold after a while, partly because of the square edges but also because of the size. I have big man hands.

 

[Hyunkel6]

No way. I can't go back to the original screen after the XL.

 

[Ramstein]

If I didn't get the Legend of Zelda Golden 3DSXL at launch, I would highly consider it. However, I love the 3DSXL and the golden/black Zelda 3DSXL is Godlike.

MAYBE when they come out with a Zelda version and not just a crummy faceplate. I want a golden piece of hardware.

Thankfully, Nintendo knows there are millions of people like me and a ZeldaNew3DSXL is only a few months away.

 

[PAULINK]

No thanks, I can't stand the small form factor, the xl fits in my hands better.

 

[Vanillalite]

People need to realize that the NEW 3DS screen isn't the same size as the OG 3DS screen. The system as a whole is larger too.

I doubt most people actual read this or know this though.

 

[Bgamer90]

I'll be getting the New XL. The bigger size of the device is better for my hands.

 

[DidntKnowJack]

Nope, I cant go back. XL all the way for me.

 

[Fireblend]

Nope. I love my XL and it fits my hands perfectly. I'll be picking up a New XL day 1

 

[Jubern]

Considering the screen and the whole system are larger and the 3DS LL felt a little TOO big for me, I'm thinking about it... But I'll need to hold the normal New 3DS to judge.

 

[Pikma]

I'm upgrading both of my 3DS, I have an OG and an XL, so I'll be getting one of each.

 

[ShockingAlberto]

I probably will. I like the XL a lot, but portability's become a factor now that I'm not taking a messenger bag around with me, so it doesn't come with me in my pocket as much anymore.

Also colored buttons and faceplates.

But I probably won't buy for a while.

 

[urfe]

People need to realize that the NEW 3DS screen isn't the same size as the OG 3DS screen. The system as a whole is larger too.

I doubt most people actual read this or know this though.

A little bit, yes, but it's still a lot smaller than the XL, so the point kind of seems moot.

 

[……forgetit]

This guy.

 

[dcassell]

Me. After upgrading to a 3DS XL I have been regretting the choice, since I didn't actually mind the small screens as much as I thought I did. The portability made it worth the trade off, and I'll definitely be going standard new 3DS on release.

 

[otaku-asia]

I'm probably doing the exact opposite. Have the release 3DS and might pick up the new 3DS XL. Not sure though which region. My 3DS is a US model, might be getting a Japanese new 3DS this time. Region locking sucks...

 

[Drago]

Me. Faceplates + colored buttons + white (hopefully in the US) + bigger screen than the OG means that I don't mind downsizing for it. I can adjust easily.

 

[Bardiche]

I'm with the others in getting the New 3DS XL/LL. XL is much more comfortable for my hands and I can't go back after being spoiled by the XL's large screen.

 

[Anth0ny]

Me. Faceplates on the normal one are cool, and it's cheaper.

 

[Loofy]

Id be interested in the regular 3DS if the battery life wasnt worse.

 

[zroid]

need to try them out for myself first to decide which one I prefer

tentatively going for the New XL though

 

[Busaiku]

I'm still heavily debating this.
Faceplates are godsend and colored buttons are good too.
It's bigger, but not as big as I'd hoped when I heard "20% bigger", so that bums me out.

The current colors, including the Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate and Super Smash Bros for 3DS models, really aren't doing it for me on New 3DS XL.
I didn't get a 3DS XL until the Pink/White came out, so I definitely don't want those.

 

[EmoryM]

Many years ago I was excited about changing the faceplate on my 360 - then I played a video game and forgot all about it.

 

[Celeryface]

I'll be going with the New 3DS.

 

[Mortemis]

Probably, yeah. I'm gonna need some impressions, but I'm definitely leaning towards the normal.

Id be interested in the regular 3DS if the battery life wasnt worse.

Eh, it's basically the same as the current XL, which isn't all that good but good enough for me. An extra hour would definitely be good, but I'm just not feeling the bigger size anymore tbh.

 

[big_z]

I would go xl to xl. the normal new 3ds screens are only a tiny big bigger than the original but the system itself nearly as big as an xl.

personally I have no plans to make the jump either way right now. I believe the new 3ds will be like the dsi where there pretty much no exclusive software is released for it. my current xl is fine unless Nintendo somehow manages to pull a truck load of must haves for the n3ds.

 

[Scarphace]

Never had the 3DS but if I do get the new one it will definitely be the LL

 

[mstevens]

This might be the first time I'll buy a non XL DS system instead of XL.. I'll have to try them both out first, though.

 

[Zornica]

I'll probably go from LL to normal, but not due to size or anything like that, but because it's cheaper and just "more different". I already own a normal 3ds (pal launch model) and a japanese LL. So adding the one with exchangeable faceplate seems like the most logical step to me. Also because I already own a japanese LL I don't need 2nd one.

Has anyone made a comparison image showing the size differences in the screens between the regular 3DS/XL and the New 3DS/XL? Numbers don't really mean anything to me. I need something that shows the difference.

also this please

 

[B.K.]

Has anyone made a comparison image showing the size differences in the screens between the regular 3DS/XL and the New 3DS/XL? Numbers don't really mean anything to me. I need something that shows the difference.

 

[HeadphoneSlave]

I thought about it at first, but I think if I do get the new 3DS I'll get the Xl. Like other people have said, I like the bigger screen and it feels better in my hands.

 

[Derphoof]

I really like my XL, so I'm not sure which system I'll end up purchasing. On one hand, I'm already used to the larger screen... but things will look sharper on the smaller screen. Plus, the smaller screen device gets the faceplates and sexy colored buttons (which I hope will be the same in the US).

I've got fairly large hands, so the XL feels nice... but I might have to go with the smaller device this time.

 

[commissar]

I feel even more justified having sold my 3DS XL earlier in the year.

But in the event that Nintendo make a new Zelda or Metroid, I would go for the smaller New 3DS as the comfort of the XL was nothing next to the size of those pixels :s

 

[WrenchNinja]

Does New 3DS still use the same cradles as the old 3DS?

 

[Meffer]

Yeah me too.

 

[Vanillalite]

Does New 3DS still use the same cradles as the old 3DS?

Nope

 

[Meffer]

Does New 3DS still use the same cradles as the old 3DS?

No. New cradles.

 

[Zeyphersan]

I can't give up that XL screen size mang, pixel density be damned

 

[Dang0]

After I lost my og 3ds I upgraded to the XL and even though I still like it, for certain games (KI:U) it became a pain to play, and I never had problems with kid icarus on my original, so that mixed with the swappable face plates means I'm down for the new smaller 3ds.

 

[Busaiku]

If NoA does something stupid like no colored buttons, then I definitely wouldn't be getting New 3DS.

 

[Ibuki]

It's still undecided for me. I am leaning towards the smaller system though. The battery life being worse does really suck though.

 

[B.K.]

If NoA does something stupid like no colored buttons, then I definitely wouldn't be getting New 3DS.

You can probably count on that happening. There probably won't be any colored buttons and they'll probably only release the black system in America.

 

[ConradCervantes]

I kinda missed how much more portable the 3DS was. Can't exactly slip an XL into my jeans.

Plus my friend bought the awesome purple 3DS after I got my blue XL and I was mad jealous.