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| for1 = the larger version of this model and the original [[New Nintendo 3DS]]
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| for2 = [[New Nintendo 3DS|New Nintendo 3DS XL]]
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|manufacturer = [[Nintendo]], Foxconn
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| image = [[File:Nintendo 3DS XL Black.png|200px]]
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| caption1 = The home menu of a black Nintendo 3DS XL.
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|generation = Eighth generation
  
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|media = Nintendo 3DS, DS and DSi Game Cards
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| manufacturer = [[Nintendo]]<br>Foxconn
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| release = [[File:JP.png|15px]] July 28, [[2012]] (as '''Nintendo 3DS LL''')<br>[[File:EU.png|15px]] July 28, [[2012]]<br>[[File:UnitedKingdom.gif|15px]] July 28, [[2012]]<ref>https://www.game.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/mArticleView?articleId=170608&storeId=10151</ref><br>[[File:NA.png|25px|North America]] August 19, [[2012]]<br>[[File:Canada.gif|15px]] August 19, [[2012]]<br>[[File:AU.png|15px]] August 23, [[2012]]<br>'''Brazil:''' September 3, [[2012]]<br>[[File:KO.png|25px]] September 20, [[2012]]<br>'''HK:''' September 28, [[2012]]<br>'''ROC:''' September 28, [[2012]]<br>[[File:CH.png|15px]] December 7, [[2012]] (as '''iQue 3DS XL''')
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| lifespan = 2012-present (discontinued in Europe and Japan)
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| discontinued = [[File:EU.png|15px]] February 10, [[2015]]<ref>http://www.nintendo.es/Noticias/2015/febrero/Llega-la-portatil-que-pedias-953777.html</ref><br>[[File:JP.png|15px]] February 10, [[2015]]<ref>http://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-to-discontinue-3ds-xl-in-japan/1100-6423876/</ref>
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| generation = [[wikipedia:Eighth generation of video game consoles|Eighth]]
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|release = [[File:JP.png|25px|Japan]] '''JP:''' July 28, [[2012]]<br>[[File:EU.png|25px|Europe]] '''EU:''' July 28, [[2012]]<br>[[File:NA.png|25px|North America]] '''NA:''' August 19, [[2012]]<br>
  
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| resolution = Top: 800 x 240<br>(400 per eye when in 3D)<br>Bottom: 320 x 240
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|gpu = Digital Media Professionals<br> PICA200 GPU
  
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| media = Nintendo 3DS, DS and DSi Game Cards
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| input = A, B, X, Y buttons, D-pad, touchscreen, Circle Pad, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope, volume slider, 3D depth slider, wireless communications switch
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|processor = Nintendo ARM
  
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| online = [[Nintendo Network]]
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|memory = 128 MB FCRAM
  
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| colour = '''<span style="color:#606060">With charcoal inside:</span><br><span style="color:blue;">Blue</span>, <span style="color:red;">Red</span>, <span style="color:grey;">Silver</span>, & Black<br><span style="color:white;">With white inside:</span><br><span style="color:white;">White</span>, <span style="color:Pink;">Pink</span> & <span style="color:yellow;">Pikachu Yellow</span>'''
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|price = [[File:JP.png|25px|Japan]] ¥18,900<br>[[File:EU.png|25px|Europe]] €179.99<br>[[File:NA.png|25px|North America]] $199.99<br>
  
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| price = [[File:JP.png|25px|Japan]] ¥18,900<br>[[File:EU.png|25px|Europe]] €199.99 (£179.99 in '''UK''')<br>[[File:NA.png|25px|North America]] $199.99
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|input = A, B, X, Y buttons, D-pad, touchscreen, Circle Pad, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope, volume slider, 3D depth slider, wireless communications switch
  
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| shipped = More than 2 million.
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|caption = The black Nintendo 3DS XL
  
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| backward = [[Nintendo DS]] (2004)<br>[[Nintendo DSi]] (2008)
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| preceded = Nintendo DS (2004-2014)<br>[[Nintendo 3DS]] (2011-present)
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| followed = [[Nintendo 2DS]]<br>(2013-present, budget model)<br>[[New Nintendo 3DS]] (2014-present)<br>[[New Nintendo 3DS|New Nintendo 3DS XL]] (2014-present)<br>[[New Nintendo 2DS XL]] (2017-present)
 
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The '''Nintendo 3DS XL''' ('''Nintendo 3DS LL''' in Japan) is a handheld system by [[Nintendo]]. It was first announced on June 21, 2012 via a Nintendo Direct broadcast.<ref name="Announcement">[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n10/nintendo_direct/index.html A Nintendo Direct broadcast revealing the Nintendo 3DS XL]</ref> In a similar manner to the [[Nintendo DSi XL]], it features a larger screen as well as a greater overall size than the original [[Nintendo 3DS]] model.The Nintendo 3DS XL screens are 90% larger than the Nintendo 3DS model (top screen: 4.88 in (124 mm), bottom screen: 4.18 in (106 mm)), and the battery life of it is increased by 86%, while the weight of it is increased by 46%. However, instead of replacing the 3DS, the Nintendo 3DS XL will be sold alongside the 3DS. They're the biggest screens to ever be on a Nintendo handheld.<ref name="Specs">[http://www.computerandvideogames.com/354888/nintendo-3ds-xl-full-technical-specs/ Nintendo 3DS technical specs]</ref>
  
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==Trivia==
  
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*The Nintendo 3DS XL will also be released on the same day as New Super Mario Bros. 2 for Nintendo 3DS in North America.
  
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*Nintendo 3DS XL was far more expensive then its predecessor. In order to reduce high prices, Nintendo did not include [[AC Adapter]] in European countries and Japan. However Nintendo included AC Adapter in North American countries and Australia.
  
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*The colors available at launch are Blue, Black, Silver, Red and White*.<br />''Note'': *indicates Japan only.
  
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*A [[Pikachu]] themed 3DS XL, named [[:File:Pikachu Yellow 3DS XL.png|Pikachu Yellow]], was sold in Japan at Pok{{e'}}mon Centers.<ref>[http://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Japan_to_get_limited_edition_Pikachu_3DS_XL Japan to get limited edition Pikachu 3DS XL]</ref>
  
   
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The '''Nintendo 3DS XL''' (originally '''Nintendo 3DS LL''' in [[Japan]], and '''iQue 3DS XL''' in [[China]] and shortened to '''3DS XL''' and '''3DS LL''') is a handheld system by Nintendo. It was first announced on June 21, 2012 via a Nintendo Direct broadcast. In a similar manner of the [[Nintendo DSi XL]] to the [[Nintendo DSi]], it features a larger screen as well as a greater overall size than the original Nintendo 3DS model. The Nintendo 3DS XL screens are 90% larger than the Nintendo 3DS model (top screen: 4.88 in - 124&nbsp;mm, bottom screen: 4.18 in - 106&nbsp;mm), and the battery life of it is increased by 86%, while the weight of it is increased by 46%. However, instead of replacing the ''3DS'', the Nintendo 3DS XL was sold alongside the ''3DS''. The 3DS XL was discontinued in [[wikipedia:Europe|Europe]] and Japan in February 10, 2015, which is the same day that Europe also discontinued the original model, but both are still in production in other parts of the world. The 3DS XL has the biggest screens of any Nintendo handheld.<ref name="Specs">{{Ref web
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The Pikachu themed 3DS XL, named Pikachu Yellow is comeing to Europe it was announced on Europe Nintendo Direct on 4th October 2012<ref>http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/42597/pikachu-3ds-xl-coming-to-the-uk/</ref>
  
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| url = http://www.computerandvideogames.com/354888/nintendo-3ds-xl-full-technical-specs/
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| title = Nintendo 3DS XL: Full technical specs
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| first = Andy
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| last = Robinson
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| date = June 22, 2012
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| publisher = Computerandvideogames.com
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==See also==
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*[[List of Nintendo 3DS games]]
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*[[Nintendo DS]] (Predecessor)
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*[[Nintendo 3DS]] (Predecessor)
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*[[Nintendo 2DS]] (Successor)
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*[[New Nintendo 3DS]] (Successor)
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*[[New Nintendo 3DS|New Nintendo 3DS XL]] (Successor)
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*[[New Nintendo 2DS XL]] (Successor)
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==Trivia==
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*The Nintendo 3DS XL was released on the same day as ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' for Nintendo 3DS in North America.
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*Nintendo 3DS XL is slightly more expensive then the original version. In order to reduce high prices, Nintendo did not include [[AC Adapter]] in European countries and Japan. However, Nintendo included the AC adapter in North American countries and Australia.
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*When it was first released it only came in blue and red.
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*A [[Pikachu]] themed 3DS XL, named [[:File:Pikachu Yellow 3DS XL.png|Pikachu Yellow]], was sold in Japan at Pokémon Centers.<ref>{{Ref web
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| url = http://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Japan_to_get_limited_edition_Pikachu_3DS_XL
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| title = Japan to get limited edition Pikachu 3DS XL
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| last = Spriteit
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| date = August 17, 2012
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| publisher = Bulbapedia
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}}</ref> It was also released in Europe.<ref>{{Ref web
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| url = http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/42597/pikachu-3ds-xl-coming-to-the-uk/
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| title = Pikachu 3DS XL coming to the UK
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| first = Thomas
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| last = East
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| date = October 4, 2012
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| publisher = Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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*The 3DS XL includes a 4 gigabyte SD card instead of the 2 GB SD card included in the original ''3DS''.
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*Despite Nintendo stating the 3DS XL was not intended to replace the original Nintendo 3DS, the 3DS XL and the ''2DS'' seem to have replaced it. All, but two colors of the Nintendo 3DS (purple and pink) have been discontinued, and even they're not as easy to find. Furthermore, the 3DS XL and the ''2DS'' have replaced the ''3DS'' in advertisements, and the original ''3DS'' all, but disappeared from Nintendo's official website.
   
 
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The Nintendo 3DS XL (originally Nintendo 3DS LL in Japan, and iQue 3DS XL in China and shortened to 3DS XL and 3DS LL) is a handheld system by Nintendo. It was first announced on June 21, 2012 via a Nintendo Direct broadcast. In a similar manner of the Nintendo DSi XL to the Nintendo DSi, it features a larger screen as well as a greater overall size than the original Nintendo 3DS model. The Nintendo 3DS XL screens are 90% larger than the Nintendo 3DS model (top screen: 4.88 in - 124 mm, bottom screen: 4.18 in - 106 mm), and the battery life of it is increased by 86%, while the weight of it is increased by 46%. However, instead of replacing the 3DS, the Nintendo 3DS XL was sold alongside the 3DS. The 3DS XL was discontinued in Europe and Japan in February 10, 2015, which is the same day that Europe also discontinued the original model, but both are still in production in other parts of the world. The 3DS XL has the biggest screens of any Nintendo handheld.[4]

See also

Trivia

  • The Nintendo 3DS XL was released on the same day as New Super Mario Bros. 2 for Nintendo 3DS in North America.
  • Nintendo 3DS XL is slightly more expensive then the original version. In order to reduce high prices, Nintendo did not include AC Adapter in European countries and Japan. However, Nintendo included the AC adapter in North American countries and Australia.
  • When it was first released it only came in blue and red.
  • A Pikachu themed 3DS XL, named Pikachu Yellow, was sold in Japan at Pokémon Centers.[5] It was also released in Europe.[6]
  • The 3DS XL includes a 4 gigabyte SD card instead of the 2 GB SD card included in the original 3DS.
  • Despite Nintendo stating the 3DS XL was not intended to replace the original Nintendo 3DS, the 3DS XL and the 2DS seem to have replaced it. All, but two colors of the Nintendo 3DS (purple and pink) have been discontinued, and even they're not as easy to find. Furthermore, the 3DS XL and the 2DS have replaced the 3DS in advertisements, and the original 3DS all, but disappeared from Nintendo's official website.

References

  1. ↑ https://www.game.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/mArticleView?articleId=170608&storeId=10151
  2. ↑ http://www.nintendo.es/Noticias/2015/febrero/Llega-la-portatil-que-pedias-953777.html
  3. ↑ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-to-discontinue-3ds-xl-in-japan/1100-6423876/
  4. ↑ Robinson, Andy (June 22, 2012) "Nintendo 3DS XL: Full technical specs"
    http://www.computerandvideogames.com/354888/nintendo-3ds-xl-full-technical-specs/
    Published by: Computerandvideogames.com
  5. ↑ Spriteit, (August 17, 2012) "Japan to get limited edition Pikachu 3DS XL"
    http://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Japan_to_get_limited_edition_Pikachu_3DS_XL
    Published by: Bulbapedia
  6. ↑ East, Thomas (October 4, 2012) "Pikachu 3DS XL coming to the UK"
    http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/42597/pikachu-3ds-xl-coming-to-the-uk/
    Published by: Official Nintendo Magazine UK
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