Holding it in my hands, the XL feels far more comfortable than the original 3DS ever did. I always found the launch unit to be a little too small for my big hands, and during extended playing ...

The New 3DS, which offers a number of improvements to the way you play games - from its faster processor, control options with a right analogue nub and extra shoulder buttons, Amiibo support and ...

Japanese console maker Nintendo has upgraded its 3DS handheld to sport a screen nearly twice as big as the previous model. The mobile gaming market is getting squeezed, with modern Android and ...

Okay, I'll admit it; when a new iteration of the Nintendo 3DS handheld didn't make a showing ... s Plan to Kill the Camera Bump If you hate the big camera bump of today's smartphones, you'll ...

I've always found the more angular edges of the not extra-large 3DS have a tendency to dig in and leave indents on my palms. Not enough to make me cry or anything, but the curvier XL is a much ...

Update: To accompany the reveal of the New 3DS and 3DS XL, Nintendo has also announced 38 new faceplates for the smaller version. The prices range from 1,000 - 3,000 yen, roughly $10 - $30 USD.

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Because it isn’t big enough, apparently. “When we looked at the design of the 3DS XL, we had to look at various factors,” Nintendo president, Satoru Iwata, told the Independent.

Nintendo has issued its Q1 earnings for the fiscal year, posting another large loss. But, Nintendo announced that the 3DS has become profitable, after selling at a loss due to its large price cut.