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Nintendo Nintendo 3DS XL

Larger Screens

Enjoy extra-large screens

The Nintendo 3DS XL screens are around 90% bigger
than those on the Nintendo 3DS system.

You'll be able to enjoy all your favourite games on bigger screens, with the same 3D graphic capability and all the features of Nintendo 3DS.

Now, in addition to choosing your favourite colour of Nintendo 3DS, you can also choose the size that suits you!

Compare the sizes of Nintendo 3DS XL and Nintendo 3DS

90%
larger screens than Nintendo 3DS!

Features

More SD Card space

The Nintendo 3DS XL comes with a 4GB SD Card, which means you'll have even more space to save games you've downloaded from the Nintendo eShop, along with 3D photos you've taken, videos and much more.

Longer battery life

The battery life of the Nintendo 3DS XL has been extended, allowing you to enjoy gaming on the go for even longer.

For example, when playing Nintendo 3DS software

Nintendo 3DS XL

Nintendo 3DS

Approx. 3.5-6.5 hours

Approx. 3-5 hours

* Battery life may decrease more rapidly depending on
   nature of usage.

All the functions of Nintendo 3DS

With the Nintendo 3DS XL system, you can enjoy all the same great features found on Nintendo 3DS. It comes with all the same built-in software, letting you play games in full 3D, take 3D photos and videos, play games using the AR Card that comes included with the Nintendo 3DS XL system, and download all kinds of software from Nintendo eShop.

See an overview of the Nintendo 3DS features here

Colours

Specifications

Upper Screen

The stereoscopic upper screen allows you to experience widescreen 3D graphics with no glasses required. The screen is capable of displaying up to 16.7 million colours. The 4.88 inch screen (106.2mm wide x 63.72mm high) has a pixel resolution of 800 x 240, which makes a 3D display of 400 x 240 pixels per eye possible.

Lower Screen

The 4.18 inch (84.96mm x 63.72mm) lower LCD Touch Screen is capable of displaying 16.7 million colours, and has a pixel resolution of 320 x 240.

Backwards Compatibility

As well as being able to enjoy all the software developed specifically for the Nintendo 3DS system, you will also be able to play Nintendo DS games in 2D.

Stylus

The Nintendo 3DS XL comes with its own special stylus, measuring 96mm in length.

Size

When closed, the Nintendo 3DS XL measures 156 mm x
93 mm, and has a height of 22mm.

Weight

Approx. 336g (including battery pack, stylus and SDHC Card).

Power Supply

The Nintendo 3DS XL can be powered via the AC adapter, sold separately, or the Nintendo 3DS XL battery pack.

Battery Life

●Playing Nintendo 3DS Software - Approx. 3.5 - 6.5 hours
●Playing Nintendo DS Software - Approx. 6 - 10 hours
* Battery life will vary depending on screen brightness settings.
* The battery life given here is approximate, and will vary
  depending on usage.

Charge Time

Approximately 3.5 hours.

Included with
Hardware

  • ●Nintendo 3DS XL system
  • ●Nintendo 3DS XL Stylus
  • ●SDHC Memory Card (4GB)
  • ●6 x AR Cards
  • ●Quick-Start Guide/Operations Manual (and warranty)/Parental Controls leaflet

* AC adapter not included. The AC adapter from the Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DSi XL or Nintendo DSi systems can
   be used with the Nintendo 3DS XL, or an AC adapter can be purchased separately. See here for more details.

 

The Nintendo 3DS with extra-large screens


Released: 28.07.2012

Note: AC adapter not included. The AC adapter from the Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DSi XL or Nintendo DSi
systems can be used with the Nintendo 3DS XL, or an AC adapter can be purchased separately.
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