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+ | | manufacturer = [[Nintendo]]<br>Foxconn |
| + | | release = {{Region Icon|Japan}} July 28, [[2012]] (as '''Nintendo 3DS LL''')<br>{{Region Icon|Europe}} July 28, [[2012]]<br>{{Region Icon|United Kingdom}} July 28, [[2012]]<ref>https://www.game.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/mArticleView?articleId=170608&storeId=10151</ref><br>{{Region Icon|North America}} August 19, [[2012]]<br>{{Region Icon|Canada}} August 19, [[2012]]<br>{{Region Icon|Australia}} August 23, [[2012]]<br>'''NZ:''' August 23, [[2012]]<br>'''BRA:''' September 3, [[2012]]<br>{{Region Icon|Korea}} September 20, [[2012]]<br>'''HK:''' September 28, [[2012]]<br>'''ROC:''' September 28, [[2012]]<br>{{Region Icon|China}} December 7, [[2012]] (as '''iQue 3DS XL''') |
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| + | | discontinued = {{Region Icon|Europe}} February 10, [[2015]]<ref>http://www.nintendo.es/Noticias/2015/febrero/Llega-la-portatil-que-pedias-953777.html</ref><br>{{Region Icon|Japan}} February 10, [[2015]]<ref>http://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-to-discontinue-3ds-xl-in-japan/1100-6423876/</ref> |
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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<br>|Japan]] ¥18,900<br>[[File:EU.png25px|Europe]] €199.99 (£179.99 in '''UK''')<br>[[File:NA.png25px|North America]] $199.99<br>|Japan]] ¥18,900<br>[[File:EU.png25pxEurope]] €199.99 (£179.99 in '''UK''')<br>[[File:NA.png25pxNorth America]] $199.99<br>|Japan]] ¥18,900<br>[[File:EU.png25pxEurope]] €199.99 (£179.99 in '''UK''')<br>[[File:NA.png25pxNorth America]] $199.99<br>|Japan]] ¥18,900<br>[[File:EU.png25pxEurope]] €179.99<br>[[File:NA.png25pxNorth America]] $199.99<br>'''UK''': £179.99|Japan]] ¥18,900<br>[[File:EU.png25pxEurope]] €179.99<br>[[File:NA.png25pxNorth America]] $199.99<br>'''UK''': £154.99|Japan]] ¥18,900<br>[[File:EU.png25pxEurope]] €179.99<br>[[File:NA.png25pxNorth America]] $199.99<br>[[File:UK.png25pxEurope]] |
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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 = {{Region Icon|Japan}} ¥18,900<br>{{Region Icon|Europe}} €199.99 (£179.99 in '''UK''')<br>{{Region Icon|North America}} $199.99 |
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+ | | backwards compatibility = [[Nintendo DS]]<br>[[Nintendo DSi]] |
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| + | | successor = [[Nintendo Switch]] ([[2017]]) |
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| − | The '''Nintendo 3DS XL''' ('''Nintendo 3DS LL''' in Japan) is a handheld system by |
+ | The '''{{w|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 {{w|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 |
| url = http://www.computerandvideogames.com/354888/nintendo-3ds-xl-full-technical-specs/ |
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| + | *[[List of Nintendo 3DS games]] |
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| + | *[[New Nintendo 3DS|New Nintendo 3DS XL]] (Redesign) |
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| + | *[[Nintendo Switch]] (Successor) |
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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. |
+ | *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. |
*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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*A [[Pikachu]] themed 3DS XL, named [[:File:Pikachu Yellow 3DS XL.png|Pikachu Yellow]], was sold in Japan at Pokémon Centers.<ref>{{Ref web |
*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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| − | *The 3DS XL includes a 4 gigabyte SD card instead of the 2 GB SD card included in the original 3DS. |
+ | *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. |
+ | *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
- List of Nintendo 3DS games
- Nintendo DS (Predecessor)
- Nintendo 3DS
- Nintendo 2DS (Redesign)
- New Nintendo 3DS (Redesign)
- New Nintendo 3DS XL (Redesign)
- New Nintendo 2DS XL (Redesign)
- Nintendo Switch (Successor)
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
- ↑ https://www.game.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/mArticleView?articleId=170608&storeId=10151
- ↑ http://www.nintendo.es/Noticias/2015/febrero/Llega-la-portatil-que-pedias-953777.html
- ↑ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-to-discontinue-3ds-xl-in-japan/1100-6423876/
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 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