3DS XL (2015)by Nintendo

The new console now has a much wider viewing angle, retaining the 3D effect while you move and jiggle about much more than ever before.

The new console now has a much wider viewing angle, retaining the 3D effect while you move and jiggle about much more than ever before.

If, as a 3DS owner, you've been considering investing in a 3DS XL, now is the time to do it – not only will you get the bigger screen with t…

If, as a 3DS owner, you've been considering investing in a 3DS XL, now is the time to do it – not only will you get the bigger screen with the New 3DS XL but the other improvements will make it a better upgrade overall.

Don't be fooled by that puny-looking grey nib that's sprouted on the right hand side - it's a fully-fledged C-stick capable of 360 degree mo…

Don't be fooled by that puny-looking grey nib that's sprouted on the right hand side - it's a fully-fledged C-stick capable of 360 degree movement. It feels stiff but it's surprisingly sensitive.

By smartphone standards that's not much of a resolution, and even less so when you consider that it's divided into 400 x 240 per eye by the …

By smartphone standards that's not much of a resolution, and even less so when you consider that it's divided into 400 x 240 per eye by the 3D tech. Yet this is the crispest, brightest and most vibrant display we've yet had on a 3DS, and certainly the one on which 3D is most effective.

It has more buttons, a built-in second analog stick, impressive new facial tracking technology and, most importantly, a more powerful set of…

It has more buttons, a built-in second analog stick, impressive new facial tracking technology and, most importantly, a more powerful set of processors.

While the New 3DS' button layout makes it a joy to use, there are some things about the hardware I don't love. The system's glossy outer she…

While the New 3DS' button layout makes it a joy to use, there are some things about the hardware I don't love. The system's glossy outer shell (available in charcoal and red, alongside some shiny special editions) looks nice, but it's far more susceptible to fingerprints than the matte paint job on the original XL.

While you probably already have a smartphone that takes better shots, the New 3DS camera is at least a step up from before, with sharper ima…

While you probably already have a smartphone that takes better shots, the New 3DS camera is at least a step up from before, with sharper images and better performance in low-light settings. Other than the niftiness of taking photos in 3D, you’re still better off snapping pics from your phone.

While some users have complained the position of the power button and game card slot mean you could accidentally eject a game card or power …

While some users have complained the position of the power button and game card slot mean you could accidentally eject a game card or power down mid-game, it's not something we experienced in our extensive playing.

Easily the biggest addition, though, is its enhanced 3D functionality, which uses a camera to track the position of your eyes, automatically…

Easily the biggest addition, though, is its enhanced 3D functionality, which uses a camera to track the position of your eyes, automatically adapting the image to look as good as possible without silly-looking 3D glasses.

One thing about the new design that is far from ideal is how the SD card slot has changed to a microSD port located underneath the closed ba…

One thing about the new design that is far from ideal is how the SD card slot has changed to a microSD port located underneath the closed back battery panel, which is fixed in place with two small screws.

The New 3DS XL still falls well behind Sony’s PS Vita in terms of graphical fidelity—though it more than makes up for this with the stronger…

The New 3DS XL still falls well behind Sony’s PS Vita in terms of graphical fidelity—though it more than makes up for this with the stronger catalog.