Can't decide? Get both!
I like them both equally.
3DS for the portability
3DSXL for the awesome larger screen.
It really depends.
I like them both equally.
3DS for the portability
3DSXL for the awesome larger screen.
It really depends.
Same resolution, just bigger screens.
Personally I much prefer the XL (I've got both), but they are harder to find for a good price running 4.5 or less.
Personally I much prefer the XL (I've got both), but they are harder to find for a good price running 4.5 or less.
I don't own an original 3DS, but while playing on the XL, the graphics don't look stretched or anything, infact the games look tailored to fit to the XL's screen size. Between the two, the XL has a bit of a yellowish tint to the screens, but it's only noticeable if you compare a 3DS and XL side by side on a white screen. Sometimes, the XL's case feels a bit cheap, like it could crack under slight pressure, but I haven't had an issue for the 1+ year I've owned it. My only complaint is the DS games look a bit weird, but you can fix that by holding start and select to boot them in original resolution.
Right now, it's hard to find the low version one. If you want to play game right now take the 3ds, but if you can wait 3DS XL is better in term of battery and Screen. However, you can just buy battery extension though (3DS).
the issue is probably more to do with how likely you are to find a 4.5 XL really, regardless of model preference, if you cant find a 4.5 XL and you want to play roms you have to have the 3DS. You could however buy the 3DS and sell it on once you source a 4.5 XL.
Check local pawn shops, they normally have a few and dont mind you checking the firmware. Local classified ad sites can be good too. I got a 4.4 xl from a local pawn shop yesterday.
On ebay you really need to look for consoles that dont come with any more recent games and message a bunch of sellers.
On ebay you really need to look for consoles that dont come with any more recent games and message a bunch of sellers.
Its not really lower graphical quality, just lower PPI (Pixel density).
I guess the pixels are 'more visible' but to me at least the XL is a lot nicer to play. Personal preference.
But the problem is that it's hard to find a low version 3DS XL even in pawn shop. In Ebay, i bet users try to sell their HIGH version one which can't use GateWay. LOL.
They're not everywhere but if you've got an afternoon to call/drive around to a few its not that bad at least in Australia. Got a 4.4 XL just yesterday via ebay and it was a pawn shop selling it (they didn't know the relevance of 4.5 but were happy to check).
3DS XL is better. It feels much better in larger hands. Also the screen size is very welcome if you look at games like Monster Hunter.
The text is almost unreadable on a normal 3DS.
The text is almost unreadable on a normal 3DS.
3DSXL the 3D screen looks way better on it than the 3DS does, it just seems to work and look better.
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