So, I've been thinking of getting a Nintendo handheld after many decades (the last Nintendo handheld I owned was the original GameBoy). Needless to say, the 3DS exclusives seem to be quite interesting. My question basically boils down to this: Should I get the New 3DS XL or the New 2DS XL?
From what I understand, the only real difference is that 2DS XL does not have the stereoscopic 3D effect in it, but it can still play all 3DS games just fine. Are there some 3DS games that really benefit from the 3D effect, or is it basically just a nice little gimmick that has no bearing on actual gameplay?
Are you happy with the 3DS? Would you recommend it to someone like me, who has never even held a 3DS, let alone played with one?
That's a good question
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. I was thinking of getting a 2DS XL too. With the original 2DS I had, I didn't like it because it was awkward, had no hinge and was cumbersome. It felt like a etch a sketch and had tiny screens. It was an awful design imo. So I sold it and got a 3DS which I love like a child lol. But Nintendo fixed all of those issues with the original 2DS and made the 2DSXL. The 2DS XL is really awesome
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. I love 3DS very much and would probably choose it over the 2DS but they seem to both be solid decisions. The library for 3DS is definitely a must have for portable fans.
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If I had to recommend one I'd say 3DS XL just because of the variety. 3DS XL has a lot more special editions and color choices at the current moment to choose from. More bundles and protectors and accesories for the form factor ect...
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. It seems like it would give you more variety when picking one. Other than that if you really love the 2DS XL color scheme and design too it's every bit as good as a 3DS XL from a design standpoint i'm sure. I'm one of the types who aren't a fan of the holo flip 3D effect wit h3DS and wouldn't consider it a factor that would warrant seeking out a 3DS over the latter. I get headaches from wonky graphical patterns like that on the hologram action cards. It isn't true 3D just optical illusion 3D. I usually leave it turned off. But that's just me
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. I have heard from people who love it a lot and many who hate it. You should try them both and see if the 3D is amazing to you or if you're like me and don't fancy it. If you don't like it than it comes down to design and looks as the deciding factor.
In short i'd say 3DS XL because it has more color options to pick and various bundle boxes and collectibles but the 2DS XL is awesome too. And I'd also recommend 3DS standard size as well. I would recommend it as an option because of the portability factor. I find it less cumbersome in the pocket and more handheld. I love it a lot.
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