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Nintendo New 3DS XL Hyrule Edition vs Nintendo New 3DS XL SNES Edition

Nintendo New 3DS XL Hyrule 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 New 3DS XL Hyrule Edition
Nintendo
New 3DS XL Hyrule 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 New 3DS XL Hyrule EditionNintendo New 3DS XL SNES Edition
Price$199.99$199.99
Weight329g329g
Display4.88" 3D top, 4.18" touch4.88" 3D top, 4.18" touch
ScreensGlasses-free 3D top screen with 3D stabilization, touch bottom screenGlasses-free 3D top screen with 3D stabilization, touch bottom screen
Battery3.5 to 7 hours (3DS software)3.5 to 7 hours (3DS software)
ControlsCircle Pad, C-Stick, ZL and ZR, built-in amiiboCircle Pad, C-Stick, ZL and ZR, built-in amiibo
EditionGold with the Hylian Crest on the lidPurple and gray SNES design with Power and Reset on the lid
Weight329g with battery, stylus and card329g with battery, stylus and card
Pros & Cons

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 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 New 3DS XL Hyrule Edition is the better value at $199.99. Both are part of our curated console index — tap through to check current pricing.
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