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Nintendo 3DS XL Super Smash Bros. Edition vs Nintendo New 3DS XL SNES Edition

Nintendo 3DS XL Super Smash Bros. Edition ($199.99) vs Nintendo New 3DS XL SNES Edition ($199.99) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right console.

Nintendo 3DS XL Super Smash Bros. Edition
Nintendo
3DS XL Super Smash Bros. Edition
$199.99
Vaulted, no longer sold
Nintendo New 3DS XL SNES Edition
Nintendo
New 3DS XL SNES Edition
$199.99
Vaulted, no longer sold
Spec-by-spec
SpecNintendo 3DS XL Super Smash Bros. EditionNintendo New 3DS XL SNES Edition
Price$199.99$199.99
Weight336g329g
Display4.88" 3D top, 4.18" touch4.88" 3D top, 4.18" touch
ScreensGlasses-free 3D top screen, touch bottom screenGlasses-free 3D top screen with 3D stabilization, touch bottom screen
ControlsCircle Pad (no C-Stick)Circle Pad, C-Stick, ZL and ZR, built-in amiibo
EditionRed or Blue with a Smash Bros. character collage on the lidPurple and gray SNES design with Power and Reset on the lid
Weight336g with battery, stylus and card329g with battery, stylus and card
ColorsRed, Blue—
Battery—3.5 to 7 hours (3DS software)
Pros & Cons

Nintendo 3DS XL Super Smash Bros. Edition

  • Smash character collage on the lid
  • Red and Blue to choose from
  • Same big 4.88 inch 3D screen
  • Same launch price as a standard 3DS XL
  • Game not included
  • One Circle Pad, no C-Stick
  • No longer made

Nintendo New 3DS XL SNES Edition

  • Super NES design with Power and Reset on the lid
  • Includes a Super Mario Kart download code
  • C-Stick, ZL and ZR and built-in amiibo
  • 329g
  • Sold through Amazon only in the US
  • No longer made
Nintendo 3DS XL Super Smash Bros. Edition is the better value at $199.99. If weight matters most, Nintendo New 3DS XL SNES Edition carries lighter at 329g. Both are part of our curated console index — tap through to check current pricing.
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