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?

 

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?

 

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.

 

For better game experience. 3ds XL

 

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).

 

I think I will wait for an XL. The large screen is just a major plus. Thanks for all comments.

 

larger screen with same resolution as 3ds,thus lower graphic quality.i prefer normal 3ds

 

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.

 

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)

 

3DSXL the 3D screen looks way better on it than the 3DS does, it just seems to work and look better.