Nintendo 3DS XL vs Nintendo New 3DS XL Samus Edition
Nintendo 3DS XL ($199.99) vs Nintendo New 3DS XL Samus Edition ($199.99) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right console.
Nintendo
3DS XL
$199.99
Vaulted, no longer sold
Nintendo
New 3DS XL Samus Edition
$199.99
Vaulted, no longer sold
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Nintendo 3DS XL | Nintendo New 3DS XL Samus 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 |
| Colors | Blue / Black, Red / Black, Silver / Black, Pink / White | — |
| 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
- Big 4.88 inch glasses-free 3D top screen
- Plays the 3DS and DS libraries
- Four US colors
- Foldable clamshell with a stylus
- 336g, the heaviest of the family
- One Circle Pad, no C-Stick or ZL and ZR
- amiibo needs a separate NFC reader
- No longer made
Nintendo New 3DS XL Samus Edition
- Orange case with a Samus print
- Same price as a standard New 3DS XL
- Same C-Stick, ZL and ZR and amiibo reader
- 329g
- Game not included
- Limited run and no longer made
Nintendo 3DS XL is the better value at $199.99. If weight matters most, Nintendo New 3DS XL Samus Edition carries lighter at 329g. Both are part of our curated console index — tap through to check current pricing.
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