So I own a N3DS XL and some games really "hurt my eyes" in terms of pixelization . I was wondering whether reverting to its smaller brother would improve the general experience since it has the same resolution but a smaller screen and hence higher ppi.

 

I've been on an OG 3DS since day one and have preordered the New MM 3DS XL and a bit worried that I too will be bothered by the perceived poorer resolution from the larger screen. I know at this stage right now that I am definitely sick of having the smaller screen on the OG 3DS when I've seen how big the XL screens are.

I just hope having more pixellation is the better trade off when choosing an XL screen.

 

I had a day 1 Original 3DS.
Upgraded to a 3DS XL.. the size was better, size helped with the 3D, and loved the 3D slider.. but the pixels... OMG.. took time to adapt.

For me the N3DS has the perfect size.
Gave the XL to the wife and will sell the original 3DS.

Best screen ever.

 

Dat vita OLED screen has ruined every other screen on a hand held I've ever owned, all 3ds screens look pixelated lol.

 

To the N3DS.
Original 3DS--> just too small (small screen);
3DS XL--> just too large (big pixels);
N3DS--> just right for me

 

Had the original 3ds, got a XL now, and will be using the N3DS XL soon.

First of all, my personal reason to upgrade was because the original is too small for my hands and would make them hurt, the XL remedied this problem.

The bigger screensize and low resolution are an unfortunate trade off. Though they only really keep bothering you if you keep comparing, if you still have the old system you'll keep noticing this and won't get used to it.
I had this problem with the spreakers, there is a big difference in volume and clarity of sound between the two because the XL could not fit the same speakers as the original, and this bothered me immensely as long as I had the old one to compare to.

The New 3Ds should offer a solution to both problems, as the normal version wil aready have a slightly larger screen, but not too big to be that aliased. And both will have the better speakers.

I should note that the screen size heightens the immersion of the 3D effect, and i've always played with it on full. A bigger screen also translated to a bigger "sweet spot" for the 3D effect it seemed, though with the new head tracking that won't matter.
I feel sorry the americans can't choose their size on launch, though i'm sure they will come later. If you're not in a hurry I would wait until you tried both systems, no matter what you read it comes down to personal preference. I too love the cripness of the smaller screen, but once you go XL, you never go back.

*edit
Also, higher pixel density screens will always seem a bit brighter/crisper because of the amount of light they emitt devided over a smaller surface. Dunno yet if screen brightness is on the XL is tweaked to compensate this.

 

Here is a visual comparison:

 

This really shows that everyone has a different preference! I think the Original one looks the worst and the XL the best, you just cannot see enough detail on the other ones if you ask me. The expression of Link's face is as good as undiscernable, in the second one, you can see his expression, but still doesn't really attract your attention, but in the XL picture you really see his expression. Ahh well, good thing there is choice now, well, semi-choice since NOA has decided to botch the release with XL only...

 

Haha, well, I am glad this one isn't anywhere near true! If so, I would have sold my n3DS XL! Which I won't

 

wups, double post

 

Ok if the pixel density bothers you that much you are actually worse off even buying a regular New 3DS since its screen is already a bit bigger, and you'd better stick to the original small 3ds.
But everyone has to agree that every screenshot and gameplay video you watch on a pc always looks worse than on your 3Ds right?

I never said bigger screens magically improve image quality. And AA never makes anything sharper, its just blends.
Also turning 3D off actually doubles the horizontal ppi, it's pretty useless in games like pokemon though since the extra pixels will be the same as the ones next to them and the screen dims to compensate the brightness.