Our quick take
Nintendo 3DS XL - 4.0 / 5
So what’s new?
Glasses-free 3D concept
The games
Design
To recap
The 3DS XL makes more sense than the original 3DS ever did. Why? Because the last 12 months have seen enough worthwhile content released. The larger screen is better to use, despite the resolution remaining the same. The 3D feature might be fun for some, but we left it switched off for almost all gameplay - so if 3D doesn’t appeal you needn’t worry, the 3DS XL has all bases covered. While the XL might not look as timeless as the original Gameboy, we found it a lot of fun. Its one big error, particularly for first time buyers, is the lack of a charger in the box.
