Is there any reason to get the NEW 3DS XL if I own the original XL?

[Profoundsoup]

I own the original XL, is there any reason to get the NEW 3DS XL?

[Jerakl]

Probably not.

[comicsansms]

If you want better performance on a DS.

Other than that, NO!

[Rolling Potatoe]

Near field communication with amibos and a second slidestick for monster hunter and such.

[dreadpixel]

It is a slight upgrade, and as people have said certain games will require it. The asking price is quite high though, considering it adds a cheap feeling C stick and marginal hardware improvements. Also, keep your old 3DS charger if you do upgrade; the New 3DS XL does not come with one.

[VulsaviiK]

Near field communication with amibos and a second slidestick for monster hunter and such.

 

Can't you work around that new stick with a circle pad pro or whatever it was called

[Rolling Potatoe]

Can't you work around that new stick with a circle pad pro or whatever it was called

Yeah you can, but it costs 15 $ and is superbulky for the regular 3ds,

must be awful for the 3ds xl.

[VulsaviiK]

Yeah you can, but it costs 15 $ and is superbulky for the regular 3ds,

must be awful for the 3ds xl.

 

Haven't used one myself. Still, a $15 accessory is probably a somewhat smarter buy than a new console.

 

Having a 3DSXL myself, it usually lives in my bag not my pocket so I'm not concerned about bulk. I think the XL is a little too big for the pocket, although that might have a little more to do with my choice of clothing than the console itself

[Guest]

New 3DS XL was worth it to me but depending on how much time you spend on your DS it might not be.

 

1. I really like the 3D effect and the New 3DS XL has a vastly improved effect. The face tracking means you can view the 3D without holding the system stiff as a board in very specific positions, and it also helps a ton with eye strain. Less ghosting. Less breaking. It's good stuff.

 

2. The analog nub is a godsend if you play Monster Hunter or any other CPP compatible game. 

 

3. Better battery life - especially in 2D. Well worth it if you're on the go a lot. 

 

4. Better performance - it's not just the exclusive games. Games like Monster Hunter 4 run and look significantly better on the new system. There are only a few thus far but the better download and loading times aren't anything to scoff at either. The system feels modern again. 

[Scruffy90]

Unless you absolutely need the new head tracking (which works pretty well) that ghetto as right analog nub or xenoblade chronicles 3d, the answer is no.

[centurion_08]

Well, games made for NEW 3DS will not work on old 3ds.

[Cakefish]

Yes. The super stable 3D is worth the upgrade alone. Night and day difference! It'll make you actually want to keep 3D on 24/7!

[Curufinwe_wins]

Is a noob.