Nintendo New 3DS vs Nintendo New 3DS XL Fire Emblem Fates Edition
Nintendo New 3DS ($219.99) vs Nintendo New 3DS XL Fire Emblem Fates Edition ($199.99) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right console.
Nintendo
New 3DS
$219.99
Vaulted, no longer sold
Nintendo
New 3DS XL Fire Emblem Fates Edition
$199.99
Vaulted, no longer sold
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Nintendo New 3DS | Nintendo New 3DS XL Fire Emblem Fates Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $219.99 | $199.99 |
| Weight | 253g | 329g |
| Display | 3.88" 3D top, 3.33" touch | 4.88" 3D top, 4.18" touch |
| Screens | Glasses-free 3D top screen with 3D stabilization, touch bottom screen | Glasses-free 3D top screen with 3D stabilization, touch bottom screen |
| Battery | 3.5 to 6 hours (3DS software) | 3.5 to 7 hours (3DS software) |
| Controls | Circle Pad, C-Stick, ZL and ZR, built-in amiibo | Circle Pad, C-Stick, ZL and ZR, built-in amiibo |
| Weight | 253g with battery, stylus and card | 329g with battery, stylus and card |
| Edition | — | White and black with Fire Emblem Fates artwork |
Pros & Cons
Nintendo New 3DS
- 253g, the lightest New model
- Swappable cover plates
- C-Stick and ZL and ZR
- Built-in amiibo reader
- Sold in the US only as a bundle, $219.99 with a game
- Smaller 3.88 inch top screen
- Shorter battery than the XL
- No longer made
Nintendo New 3DS XL Fire Emblem Fates Edition
- White and black split design with Fates artwork
- C-Stick, ZL and ZR and built-in amiibo
- Same launch price as a standard New 3DS XL
- 329g
- Game not included
- No longer made
Nintendo New 3DS XL Fire Emblem Fates Edition is the better value at $199.99. If weight matters most, Nintendo New 3DS carries lighter at 253g. Both are part of our curated console index — tap through to check current pricing.
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