Does it play regular DS games?

Yes. It takes 3DS, DS and DSi game cards, so most of the older library works.

Is the 3D safe for kids?

Nintendo advises against 3D mode for children under 7 and provides a parental lock to turn it off.

Does it come with a charger?

It uses the same adapter as the DSi, 3DS and 2DS, but a charger is not guaranteed to be included.

Can I use amiibo with it?

The standard 3DS XL has no built-in amiibo reader; you need the separate NFC reader accessory.

How does it compare with the New 3DS XL?

The New 3DS XL adds a second analog stick, faster processing and built-in amiibo support; this model lacks those.

Can I transfer my old 3DS data?

Yes, system transfer moves downloaded games and saves from another 3DS family console.

Where is the Nintendo 3DS XL/LL Handheld Game Console cheapest?

At Mercari, for $259.00, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Nintendo 3DS XL/LL Handheld Game Console?

Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 145 ratings.

Where can I buy the Nintendo 3DS XL/LL Handheld Game Console?

8 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Amazon, eBay, Mercari, Newegg.com.

Nintendo 3DS XL/LL Handheld Game Console

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$259.00at MercariChecked 11 h ago

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Nintendo 3DS XL/LL Handheld Game Console

Best price now

$259.00at MercariChecked 11 h ago

Compared across 9 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

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Last seen at $259.00 at Mercari on Nov 14.
Checked at 9 stores.

Our take on the Nintendo 3DS XL/LL Handheld Game Console

The Nintendo 3DS XL is Nintendo's larger-screened version of its dual-screen handheld, with a top screen that shows glasses-free 3D and a touchscreen below driven by a stored stylus. It plays the 3DS library plus most DS and DSi game cards, and its cameras shoot 3D photos. The bigger screens and longer battery life are the main draws over the original 3DS, though the 3D effect works best when you hold the console still. Owners rate it well overall but note the low screen resolution and the bulky size.

Best forPlaying the 3DS and DS back catalogLonger handheld sessionsFans of glasses-free 3D gamesPlayers who want a bigger screen than the original 3DS

Pros

Large top and bottom screens
Plays 3DS, DS and DSi game cards
Glasses-free 3D on the top screen
Stored stylus for the touchscreen
Cameras take 3D photos
Longer battery life than the original 3DS

Cons

Low screen resolution by modern standards
Bulky and heavy in a pocket
3D effect blurs if you move the console
No second analog stick without the Circle Pad Pro add-on
Charger not always included

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Nintendo 3DS XL/LL Handheld Game Console price history

Lowest price we've seen: $159.99 on Nov 15 at eBay. Tracked across 7 stores since Nov 15.

What reviewers say

3.9 / 5145 ratings

Owners like the bigger screens and the 3D effect, and many still play DS games on it. Complaints center on the low-resolution display, the size and weight, and the fussy 3D viewing angle.

What people mention

Screen sizePraisedOwners say the larger screens make games much easier to see than on the original 3DS.
3D effectMixedReviewers enjoy the glasses-free 3D but say it blurs when the console moves.
ResolutionCriticisedOwners call the screen resolution low and dated compared with newer handhelds.
Size and weightCriticisedMany find the console bulky and heavy to carry around.
Backward compatibilityPraisedPlayers value that it runs DS and DSi game cards as well as 3DS titles.
BatteryPraisedOwners report longer play time per charge than the original 3DS.

About the Nintendo 3DS XL/LL Handheld Game Console

This is a Nintendo 3DS XL handheld game console. It combines portable gaming with stable 3D technology and added control features. The New Nintendo 3DS XL adds amiibo support.

The console has two screens. The top screen displays 3D visuals. The bottom screen works with a stylus, which is stored in the unit.

You can take 3D photos and connect with friends. The console uses the same adapter as the Nintendo DSi, Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 2DS.

Color: Black
Screens: Two: 3D top screen, stylus-compatible bottom screen
Stylus: Stored in the unit
amiibo: Supported
Camera: Takes 3D photos
Adapter: Same as Nintendo DSi, Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 2DS
Software: Downloadable content, trials, subscriptions and bundled games may or may not be included and are not guaranteed to work

Specifications

color: BlackSource

Questions and answers

Does it play regular DS games?: Yes. It takes 3DS, DS and DSi game cards, so most of the older library works.
Is the 3D safe for kids?: Nintendo advises against 3D mode for children under 7 and provides a parental lock to turn it off.
Does it come with a charger?: It uses the same adapter as the DSi, 3DS and 2DS, but a charger is not guaranteed to be included.
Can I use amiibo with it?: The standard 3DS XL has no built-in amiibo reader; you need the separate NFC reader accessory.
How does it compare with the New 3DS XL?: The New 3DS XL adds a second analog stick, faster processing and built-in amiibo support; this model lacks those.
Can I transfer my old 3DS data?: Yes, system transfer moves downloaded games and saves from another 3DS family console.
Where is the Nintendo 3DS XL/LL Handheld Game Console cheapest?: At Mercari, for $259.00, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Nintendo 3DS XL/LL Handheld Game Console?: Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 145 ratings.
Where can I buy the Nintendo 3DS XL/LL Handheld Game Console?: 8 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Amazon, eBay, Mercari, Newegg.com.