Should I get a 3ds or 3ds XL?

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  1. ahbba
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    I found a 3ds on firmware 2.2U. But I'm not sure whether or not I should find a 3ds XL on a firmware below 4.5. Which is better: a original 3ds or 3ds XL?
     
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  2. bartimeaus91

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    Can't decide? Get both!

    I like them both equally.

    3DS for the portability

    3DSXL for the awesome larger screen.

    It really depends.
     
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  3. ahbba
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    Unfortunately I can only get one. How are the graphics between the two? I've heard the XL has the same resolution as the 3ds. Is there a significant difference?
     
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  4. Count Duckula

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    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.
     
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    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.
     
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  6. DaggerV

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    I prefer the 3DS due to it being able to fit in my pocket, but the XL is far sweeter. If you get the former get the expanded battery pack for some old school hour-age.
     
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  7. dudephanith

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    For better game experience. 3ds XL
     
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  8. ahbba
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    such a hard decision.. I would like to get a 3ds XL but im afraid I wont find one on firmware 4.5
     
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    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).
     
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    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.
     
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    I think I will wait for an XL. The large screen is just a major plus. Thanks for all comments.
     
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    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.
     
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    larger screen with same resolution as 3ds,thus lower graphic quality.i prefer normal 3ds
     
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    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.
     
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    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.
     
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  16. Count Duckula

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    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).
     
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  17. Abcdfv

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    I'd say get the XL if you don't want to buy say like a circlepad pro in the future. But the XL can be bulky if you put on case on it( well, it's kinda bulky already)
     
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  18. B4rtj4h

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    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.
     
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    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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    If you have big hands get the XL.
     
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