Nintendo's 3DS XL had a bigger screen, was more comfortable to hold and doubled its internal storage. What did it lack? No secondary analog stick, a compelling digital content offering and any sort of oomph under the hood. Those three were nearly deal breakers for our reviewer, who said the handheld was good, but not enough to convince you to upgrade. But was our own Mr. Smith right to damn the console with his faint praise? Share your experiences of owning this device with us in the comments below.
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Key specs Reviews • 19 Prices Game format Downloadable, Cartridge Screen size 4.88 inches Online features Multiplayer, Store, Browser Direction control D-pad, Thumb stick (1) Motion controls Accelerometer, Camera / optical Dimensions 0.87 x 6.14 x 3.66 in Weight 12 oz Released 2012-08-19 see all specs ? 8.5average user rating Game library 8.9 Graphics 8 Battery life 7.7 Portability (size / weight) 8 Durability 8.7
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