The new 3DS XL is almost twice as large as the original and will come to Europe in July
The concept of portable console is very broad, especially if we look at Nintendo just released the 3DS XL (eXtra Large). The increased size compared to the original 3DS is evident and that the new gaming console uses a glasses-free 3D top screen of 4.88 "and a touch less than 4.18". This is almost twice the visible surface front ... the 3.58 "and 3.02" from the first model, although fortunately not twice the size of console, which grows by 46% to 134 x 74 x 21mm.
The 3DS XL has a further improvement, greater autonomy thanks to a larger capacity battery which now provides 3.5 to 6.5 hours of play (compared to the previous 3-5 h) which is also interesting because that a larger screen also has a higher consumption. If using 3DS games first generation can reach up to 8 hours. The controls and the rest of the specs are exactly the same as in the 3DS, including a single analog stick even though it was rumored the possibility of integrating other circle-style pad.
The question we pose is: If the original XL 3DS designed to facilitate access to the world of video game for the group of elderly and eyestrain, but otherwise the 3DS screen seems to give some headaches to get a 3D effect without glasses. Are we at a console intended to go crazy for our elders? The solution to this complicated equation is a mystery.
The 3DS XL (3DS LL in Japan) will arrive on July 28 in Japan and Europe in white, red and black, and silver and black, while the U.S. will reach nearly a month later, on August 19, in black versions, black and blue and black and red. It is known that the price will be about $ 199 or 18,900 yen, but have not confirmed their equivalent in Euros. Presumably, the 3DS price cut with the arrival of the new model.