Nintendo 3DS XL NES Edition vs Nintendo New 3DS XL Hyrule Edition
Nintendo 3DS XL NES Edition ($199.99) vs Nintendo New 3DS XL Hyrule Edition ($199.99) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right console.
Nintendo
3DS XL NES Edition
$199.99
Vaulted, no longer sold
Nintendo
New 3DS XL Hyrule Edition
$199.99
Vaulted, no longer sold
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Nintendo 3DS XL NES Edition | Nintendo New 3DS XL Hyrule Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199.99 | $199.99 |
| Weight | 336g | 329g |
| Display | 4.88" 3D top, 4.18" touch | 4.88" 3D top, 4.18" touch |
| Screens | Glasses-free 3D top screen, touch bottom screen | Glasses-free 3D top screen with 3D stabilization, touch bottom screen |
| Controls | Circle Pad (no C-Stick) | Circle Pad, C-Stick, ZL and ZR, built-in amiibo |
| Edition | Gray with an NES controller on the lid | Gold with the Hylian Crest on the lid |
| Weight | 336g with battery, stylus and card | 329g with battery, stylus and card |
| Battery | — | 3.5 to 7 hours (3DS software) |
Pros & Cons
Nintendo 3DS XL NES Edition
- NES controller design on the lid
- Same launch price as a standard 3DS XL
- Same big 4.88 inch 3D screen
- Plays the 3DS and DS libraries
- Was a GameStop exclusive
- One Circle Pad, no C-Stick
- No longer made
Nintendo New 3DS XL Hyrule Edition
- Gold with a Hylian Crest on the lid
- C-Stick, ZL and ZR and built-in amiibo
- Same launch price as a standard New 3DS XL
- 329g
- Was a GameStop exclusive
- Game not included
- No longer made
Nintendo 3DS XL NES Edition is the better value at $199.99. If weight matters most, Nintendo New 3DS XL Hyrule Edition carries lighter at 329g. Both are part of our curated console index — tap through to check current pricing.
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