My 3DS XL has arrived!

Hi there my 3DS XL came in the post today (27th), released tommorow here in England. Ive just put it on charge and then I have to transfer everything over from my old red small 3DS. Ive not turned it on yet obviously as its charging but let me know if you have any questions you want answered as I know alot of people are from america on here who won't get one for a few more weeks. (LAZY NINTENDO)

But first impressions from looking at the console is WOW! Ive looked at tons of pictures and video but it looks amazing in real life and the screens are massive. I didnt think i would be that impressed with the screens as im always on my vita (5 inch screen) and Ipad (10 inch) but they are still massive when you open up the console, probably the fact that there is 2 screens makes it all seem bigger.

Anyway, any questions let me know and I'll get back to you once its charged up later.

Keith

Hi there do you mean that its more jaggy graphics? If so Im not sure yet as my console is still charging up but I dont think many people have said its a serious problem, most reviews I have read from gaming companies all say that the slight increase in jaggies is more then worth it for the bigger screens and immersion they provide.

I haven't heard bad things about the screens either. But please update your thread when you get to play it as some of us are very curious whether this is a worthy investment.

I have mine since yesterday and the screens are fine. The experience is the same as on the smaller screen. The jaggies problem isn't more or less than the regular 3DS.
But the 3DSXL is more comfortable in your hands and I think the experience is better because the screen is way bigger, it's less straining on the eyes and it's more fun to play those colorful games on a bigger screen.

I have mine since yesterday and the screens are fine. The experience is the same as on the smaller screen. The jaggies problem isn't more or less than the regular 3DS.
But the 3DSXL is more comfortable in your hands and I think the experience is better because the screen is way bigger, it's less straining on the eyes and it's more fun to play those colorful games on a bigger screen.

TheFlush

[QUOTE="TheFlush"]

I have mine since yesterday and the screens are fine. The experience is the same as on the smaller screen. The jaggies problem isn't more or less than the regular 3DS.
But the 3DSXL is more comfortable in your hands and I think the experience is better because the screen is way bigger, it's less straining on the eyes and it's more fun to play those colorful games on a bigger screen.

hydralisk86

Brightness is the same.
Pixels appear bigger of course, but you don't really notice that when you are playing a game.

[QUOTE="hydralisk86"][QUOTE="TheFlush"]

I have mine since yesterday and the screens are fine. The experience is the same as on the smaller screen. The jaggies problem isn't more or less than the regular 3DS.
But the 3DSXL is more comfortable in your hands and I think the experience is better because the screen is way bigger, it's less straining on the eyes and it's more fun to play those colorful games on a bigger screen.

TheFlush

Brightness is the same.
Pixels appear bigger of course, but you don't really notice that when you are playing a game.

Has the issue of scratched verticle lines on the top screen caused by the bottom screen an issue with the XL? ie can you see the bottom part of the system touching the top screen when closed.

Has the issue of scratched verticle lines on the top screen caused by the bottom screen an issue with the XL? ie can you see the bottom part of the system touching the top screen when closed.

trugs26

And how is the D Pad and buttons? Are they pretty clicky? The DS Lite had soft-feeling buttons, meaning that when you press them, there is no click, just a spongy feeling, which IMO was improved with the DSi and DSi XL.hydralisk86

Dpad and buttons are definitely clicky instead of spongy. Especially the d-pad feels nice, an improvement over the original 3DS

[QUOTE="trugs26"]

Has the issue of scratched verticle lines on the top screen caused by the bottom screen an issue with the XL? ie can you see the bottom part of the system touching the top screen when closed.

Rod90

Actually it does not, on my 3DS XL there are no vertical lines on the top screen when you open the system. I had that 'problem' all the time on my regular 3DS. It has probably something to do with the 3DS XL being made of another material.

Now I have spent some time with the 3DS XL.

1. It took 2 and a half hours to fully charge

2. It is more comfortable to hold

3. Loads less fingerprints to worry about because its no longer glossy

4. The screens are massive

5. Only a very slight dip in graphics quality nothing you will really notice after switching permanantly

6. No marks on the screens like the 3DS used to get (atleast not yet)

7. Brightness to me seemed a little lower on full power to be honest, I know someone else has mentioned there the same but on comparing both at setting 5 for brightness the 3DS original seemed a little brighter.

the graphics didnt look worser?

the graphics didnt look worser?

HotelShy

There is a very slight dip only, but completly worth it for the benefit of playing on a much much bigger screen.

The only thing i'm concerned about is the screens. On the original 3DS, the top one was designed to be bigger than the other, but now they're both the same. And since they have the same resolution isn't the bottom screen going to look absolutely horrible considering it's not only changing size but aspect ratio aswell? I won't be buying the XL, seems like a waste of money, but it bugs me :P

Im just doing a system transfer on mine from the 3ds to the 3ds XL and its awesome, loads of wee pikmin carry portions of memory from 0-25-50-100%. I love Nintendo's little touches!

The only thing i'm concerned about is the screens. On the original 3DS, the top one was designed to be bigger than the other, but now they're both the same. And since they have the same resolution isn't the bottom screen going to look absolutely horrible considering it's not only changing size but aspect ratio aswell? I won't be buying the XL, seems like a waste of money, but it bugs me :P

Defy_The_Fallen

The top screen is still bigger on the XL its 4.8 inches compared to the bottoms screens 4.2 inch screen.

The only thing i'm concerned about is the screens. On the original 3DS, the top one was designed to be bigger than the other, but now they're both the same. And since they have the same resolution isn't the bottom screen going to look absolutely horrible considering it's not only changing size but aspect ratio aswell? I won't be buying the XL, seems like a waste of money, but it bugs me :P

Defy_The_Fallen

[QUOTE="Rod90"]

[QUOTE="trugs26"]

Has the issue of scratched verticle lines on the top screen caused by the bottom screen an issue with the XL? ie can you see the bottom part of the system touching the top screen when closed.

TheFlush

Actually it does not, on my 3DS XL there are no vertical lines on the top screen when you open the system. I had that 'problem' all the time on my regular 3DS. It has probably something to do with the 3DS XL being made of another material.

the graphics didnt look worser?

HotelShy

[QUOTE="HotelShy"]

the graphics didnt look worser?

simomate

Do you realize that he might not live in an english speaking country?
Probeer jij maar eens Nederlands te spreken, eens kijken hoeveel fouten je maakt :)

[QUOTE="TheFlush"]

[QUOTE="Rod90"] Probably it does, cause the problem is that the screens are different sized.

Rod90

Actually it does not, on my 3DS XL there are no vertical lines on the top screen when you open the system. I had that 'problem' all the time on my regular 3DS. It has probably something to do with the 3DS XL being made of another material.

Both of you are incorrect, the frame around the bottom screen leaves lines on the top screen not becuase they are two different sizes (though it does make this scenario possible) but because bumpers on the top screen were too thin to prevent the two screens from coming into contact with one another. The 3DS XL apparently has bumpers with a larger width that prevent the frame on the bottom screen from coming into contact with the top screen.

[QUOTE="TheFlush"]

[QUOTE="Rod90"] Probably it does, cause the problem is that the screens are different sized.

Rod90

Actually it does not, on my 3DS XL there are no vertical lines on the top screen when you open the system. I had that 'problem' all the time on my regular 3DS. It has probably something to do with the 3DS XL being made of another material.

Both of you are incorrect, the frame around the bottom screen leaves lines on the top screen not becuase they are two different sizes (though it does make this scenario possible) but because bumpers on the top screen were too thin to prevent the two screens from coming into contact with one another. The 3DS XL apparently has bumpers with a larger width that prevent the frame on the bottom screen from coming into contact with the top screen.

[QUOTE="simomate"][QUOTE="HotelShy"]

the graphics didnt look worser?

TheFlush

Do you realize that he might not live in an english speaking country?
Probeer jij maar eens Nederlands te spreken, eens kijken hoeveel fouten je maakt :)

If you any of you guys w/ 3DS XLs can test if it fits in the inside pocket of a sport coat or suit jacket, I would really appreciate it.

So how would one transfer memory to the new system? I am considering getting it but I would hate to lose all of my games. Just use the SD card the original comes with and put that into the new one? I hope it fits everything :shock:

So how would one transfer memory to the new system? I am considering getting it but I would hate to lose all of my games. Just use the SD card the original comes with and put that into the new one? I hope it fits everything :shock:

Ultrabeatdown55

[QUOTE="Ultrabeatdown55"]

So how would one transfer memory to the new system? I am considering getting it but I would hate to lose all of my games. Just use the SD card the original comes with and put that into the new one? I hope it fits everything :shock:

simomate