It’s time to reveal all the differences between the old and new Nintendo 3DS and XL systems:
HARDWARE DIFFERENCES:
- Two more buttons: ZL and ZR triggers.
- Extra analog stick, called C-Stick. It will work as a Circle Pro Pad on 3DS titles.
- Faster download capabilities from eShop.
- Faster CPU (no information about GPU or RAM yet)
- Improved 3D effect using the console’s front camera and gyroscope.
- NFC Reader and Writer, being fully compatible with Amiibo.
- Slightly extended battery.
- Changeable shell.
- Micro-SD slot (up to 32gb) instead of SD Card.
- Game Slot on front side.
- Buttons colors based on SNES controller.
- No Wi-Fi switch, it can be done from Home Menu.
SOFTWARE DIFFERENCES:
- Fully compatibile with N3DS, 3DS, DSi and DS Games.
- Internet Browser has HTML5 support, video playing, censor filter.
- microSD management with a Wireless app.
- 3DS software can be transferred to N3DS (no N3DS to 3DS support)
- Enhanced Home Menu.
COMPARISON ON OTHER HARDWARE DIFFERENCES:
2DS:
Dimensions:ย 127 mm high x 144 mm wide
Closed:ย 20.3 mm thick
Screenย Size:ย Upper: 3.52 inches – Lower: 3.02 inches
Battery:ย 3.5 to 5.5 hours (5 to 9 hours on DS mode)
Weight:ย 260 grams
Pencil Place:ย Right Side
SD Slot Place:ย Right Side
Power Button Place:ย On lower screen side.
NFC:ย With adapter
Sleep Function:ย With switch
Speaker:ย Mono
Price:ย $147
3DS:
Dimensions:ย 74 mm high x 134 mm wide
Closed:ย 21 mm thick
Screenย Size:ย Upper: 3.52 inches – Lower: 3.02 inches
Battery:ย 3.5 to 5 hours (5 to 8 hours on DS mode)
Weight:ย 235 grams
Pencil Place:ย Upย Side
SD Slot Place:ย Left Side
Power Button Place:ย On lower screen side.
NFC:ย With adapter
Sleep Function:ย Closing console
Speaker:ย Stereo
Price:ย $148
3DS XL:
Dimensions:ย 93 mm high x 156 mm wide
Closed:ย 22 mm thick
Screenย Size:ย Upper: 4.88 inches – Lower: 4.18 inches
Battery:ย 3.5 to 5.5 hours (6 to 10 hours on DS mode)
Weight:ย 336 grams
Pencil Place:ย Right Side
SD Slot Place:ย Left Side
Power Button Place:ย On lower screen side.
NFC:ย With adapter
Sleep Function:ย Closing console
Speaker:ย Stereo
Price:ย $180
N3DS:
Dimensions:ย 80.6 mm high, 142 mm wide
Closed:ย 21.6 mm thick
Screenย Size:ย 3.88 inches (Touchscreen: 3.33 inches)
Battery:ย 3.5 to 6 hours (6.5 to 10.5 hours on DS mode)
Weight:ย 253 grams
Pencil Place:ย Front
SD Slot Place:ย Frontย (Micro SD behind shell)
Power Button Place:ย Front
NFC:ย Yes
Sleep Function:ย Closing the console
Speaker:ย Stereo
Price:ย $154
N3DS XL:
Dimensions:ย 93.5 mm high, 160 mm wide
Closed:ย 21.5 mm thick
Screen Size: 4.88 inches (Touchscreen: 4.18 inches)
Battery: 3.5 to 7 hours (7 to 12 hours on DS mode)
Weight: 329 grams
Pencil Place: Front
SD Slot Place: Front – (Micro SD behind shell)
Power Button Place: Front
NFC: Yes
Sleep Function: Closing the console
Speaker: Stereo
Price:ย $180
