Nintendo New 3DS XL vs Nintendo New 3DS XL SNES Edition
Nintendo New 3DS XL ($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
$199.99
Vaulted, no longer sold
Nintendo
New 3DS XL SNES Edition
$199.99
Vaulted, no longer sold
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Nintendo New 3DS XL | Nintendo New 3DS XL SNES Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199.99 | $199.99 |
| Weight | 329g | 329g |
| Display | 4.88" 3D top, 4.18" 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 7 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 |
| Colors | Metallic Black, Lime Green / Black | — |
| Weight | 329g with battery, stylus and card | 329g with battery, stylus and card |
| Edition | — | Purple and gray SNES design with Power and Reset on the lid |
Pros & Cons
Nintendo New 3DS XL
- C-Stick and ZL and ZR for newer games
- Face-tracking 3D stays sharp when you move
- Built-in amiibo reader
- 329g, lighter than the 3DS XL
- Only two US colors
- Battery lasts about 3.5 to 7 hours on 3DS games
- 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 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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