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The New Nintendo 2DS XL is Now Available for Pre-orders

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Nintendo is having a terrific year with 2017 with the Nintendo Switch selling over 2.7 million units. The console is all set to breach the 10 million barrier within a year, but Nintendo is not planning on stopping. Their brand new console, the Nintendo 2DS XL, will hit shelves by June and is all set to be the best handheld console ever. You might be wondering why there is a need for another console from Nintendo after the success of the Switch. But the 2DS XL is in a different league poised as a portable handheld console rather than a home console. Here are a few sweet deals on the Nintendo 2DS XL so that you can get your hands on the console before anybody else does!

Nintendo has had a history of not meeting their demands when a device is released. So, to be on the safer side it is recommended to pre-order the device. The device will be released on July 28th according to the Amazon page.

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The 2DS XL is available for £129.99 on Amazon UK. 2 colors are available right now – Black & Turquoise and White & Orange.

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It is also available to pre-order on GAME UK for a slightly higher price of £132.99.

The launch price of the Nintendo 2DS XL is set to be $150 which is right in between the $80 2DS and $200 3DS XL. So, what are the reasons to buy the Nintendo 2DS XL?

The 2DS XL combines the goodness of the 2DS, 3DS and 3DS XL. You can play all the games of 3DS, the new 3DS and most of the DS games on it. The biggest difference between the 2DS and the 2DS XL is the fact that the XL version folds. The screens are now 82% bigger than the ones on the 2DS and there is also a built-in NFC sensor. If you’ve used the 3DS XL, you’ll be right at home when handling the 2DS XL. It is much lighter but feels almost the same in hand when it comes to the ergonomics.

The Nintendo Switch has powerful hardware inside and we are expecting the same with the Nintendo 2DS XL as well. There are 2 card slots. One of which is the microSD card slot and the other is the game slot. The C-stick and ZL/ZR buttons from the 3DS XL have been carried over to the 2DS XL. Only 2 games have been announced, but you don’t need to worry as you can play all your older games on it without any problems. The two games are Hey! Pikmin and Militopia, both of which are extremely addictive. So, will you pre-order the Nintendo 2DS XL? Or will you wait until the device hits stores? Let us know in the comments section below.

The New Nintendo 2DS XL is Now Available for Pre-orders

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Nintendo is having a terrific year with 2017 with the Nintendo Switch selling over 2.7 million units. The console is all set to breach the 10 million barrier within a year, but Nintendo is not planning on stopping. Their brand new console, the Nintendo 2DS XL, will hit shelves by June and is all set to be the best handheld console ever. You might be wondering why there is a need for another console from Nintendo after the success of the Switch. But the 2DS XL is in a different league poised as a portable handheld console rather than a home console. Here are a few sweet deals on the Nintendo 2DS XL so that you can get your hands on the console before anybody else does!

Nintendo has had a history of not meeting their demands when a device is released. So, to be on the safer side it is recommended to pre-order the device. The device will be released on July 28th according to the Amazon page.

Amazon

The 2DS XL is available for £129.99 on Amazon UK. 2 colors are available right now – Black & Turquoise and White & Orange.

Game UK

It is also available to pre-order on GAME UK for a slightly higher price of £132.99.

The launch price of the Nintendo 2DS XL is set to be $150 which is right in between the $80 2DS and $200 3DS XL. So, what are the reasons to buy the Nintendo 2DS XL?

The 2DS XL combines the goodness of the 2DS, 3DS and 3DS XL. You can play all the games of 3DS, the new 3DS and most of the DS games on it. The biggest difference between the 2DS and the 2DS XL is the fact that the XL version folds. The screens are now 82% bigger than the ones on the 2DS and there is also a built-in NFC sensor. If you’ve used the 3DS XL, you’ll be right at home when handling the 2DS XL. It is much lighter but feels almost the same in hand when it comes to the ergonomics.

The Nintendo Switch has powerful hardware inside and we are expecting the same with the Nintendo 2DS XL as well. There are 2 card slots. One of which is the microSD card slot and the other is the game slot. The C-stick and ZL/ZR buttons from the 3DS XL have been carried over to the 2DS XL. Only 2 games have been announced, but you don’t need to worry as you can play all your older games on it without any problems. The two games are Hey! Pikmin and Militopia, both of which are extremely addictive. So, will you pre-order the Nintendo 2DS XL? Or will you wait until the device hits stores? Let us know in the comments section below.

Nintendo announce their New 3DS XL for America & Europe

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Nintendo had their big multimedia event, the Nintendo Direct today, and they used it to introduce the New 3DS, their latest portable console, which is now confirmed to get an American release.

The last few days had seen a series of possible ads and leaks that suggested that Nintendo of America was just about ready to announce the arrival of the New 3DS to Europe and America. Turns out all of these leaks were true, and the Nintendo Direct from today saw the official confirmation. Europe is getting both the New 3DS and New 3DS XL, while America will only get the New 3DS XL, the bigger version.

These new iterations in the 3DS family were introduced by the charismatic Reggie Fils-Aime, president of the American division, who walked the audience through some of the new features such as the improved L y R, with the new ZL y ZR right beside them. This new console also adds a second analog pad to control the camera in some titles and create an experience more similar to those of home consoles. Yet, despite all this, the biggest change is the improved 3D functionality: the front cameras now track the user’s head, and from that calculate the optimal angle for the 3D ensuring they don’t have to shake their head around anymore to get the best effect.

The system will be sold at $200 USD, and Japanese gamers (who have already been playing with it for a while now) are claiming it’s absolutely worth it for such a substantial upgrade. The console will launch in red and black versions, but we already know for a fact there are two special editions coming based off of Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask and Monster Hunter respectively.

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Nintendo Announce Mint/White Nintendo 3DS XL

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They already have over 15 versions of 3DS and 3DS XL consoles but now, with the Mint/White Nintendo 3DS XL, Nintendo are preparing to release another one.

If you look all the way back to July, 2012, when the Nintendo 3DS was released, you’ll think one of two things, that the 3DS ...
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Charizard 3DS XL burns through Japan’s Pokémon Centers in December, snag one if you’re lucky

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Nintendo is notorious for releasing awesome limited edition hardware abroad, but here in the US of A, we tend to get the short end of the joystick. Case in point, the house that Mario Miyamoto built is releasing a Charizard-themed 3DS XL on December 15th in Japan for ¥18,900 ($237). Available exclusively at Pokémon Center stores, aspiring buyers will need to complete an order form and win (yes, win) a drawing for a chance to purchase one of these beautiful monsters. Winners will have from December 15th through January 14th to claim and purchase their prize. As for you unlucky entrants, you'll have the opportunity to indulge in one of America's favorite pastimes -- buying Nintendo collectibles online at an extremely high markup.

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Pika? Yes, pika: this very yellow Pokemon-themed Nintendo 3DS XL is heading to Europe this year

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The incredibly bright, somewhat terrifying yellow Nintendo 3DS XL that Japan got last month is now heading to Europe, according to a Europe-specific Nintendo Direct press conference this afternoon (via Joystiq). The Pikachu-themed 3DS doesn't have a solid release date just yet, but it's said to arrive at some point in 2012. A price also isn't included (though it costs ¥18,900/$238 in Japan), nor is it known if the device will be exclusive to one retailer -- in Japan, you can only buy a 3DS XL plastered with Pikachu's indifferent smirk from a Pokemon Center. Regardless, it's clearly super, super cute, and we'll have more definite information on it soon.

Does this mean it's coming to the US? Keep those poke-fingers crossed, trainers.

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Pika? Yes, pika: this very yellow Pokemon-themed Nintendo 3DS XL is heading to Europe this year originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Oct 2012 16:14:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nintendo releasing three new 3DS XL bundles in Japan

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If you live in Japan and aren't already red-shelling on a Pokémon or risqué edition 3DS XL, maybe one of these three new bundles will inspire you. For the minimalists: the Monster Hunter Tri G bundle complete with all-black 3DS XL (known as the LL in Japan), releasing November 1st for 21,800 yen (approximately $280). Following one week later (on the 8th) is the Animal Crossing: Jump Out bundle with white and pattern handheld, setting you back 22,800 yen (approximately $290). And, for the same price, the pièce de résistance of the trio -- a New Super Mario Bros. 2 bundle with black and embellished red XL, expected November 15th. If you're the importing type, or just want to see how good the Japanese got it, then check out the gallery below and pick your favorite.

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Nintendo releasing three new 3DS XL bundles in Japan originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Circle Pad Pro for 3DS XL spotted at TGS, we go hands-on (video)

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Nintendo is starting to make a habit of quietly releasing products at trade-shows they don't attend. Kyoto's premiere gaming outfit still isn't present on the TGS show floor, but Capcom has once again seen fit to trot out the firm's latest kit: The Circle Pad Pro for 3DS XL. Just like last year's model, this beefy cradle puts the already large 3DS XL outside the realm of pocket-ability, trading the handheld's slim profile for a luxuriously thick grip. Indeed, the fatty accessory makes the console quite comfortable to hold, adding a smooth, slightly contoured back, larger shoulder buttons and, of course, that all important starboard analog pad.

The new Circle Pad's bulk is slightly more forgivable for the size of its host device. Yes, the attachment makes the XL a bit more unwieldily, but its supersized form already made it a non-contender for most pants pockets. Sadly, the accessory still sports its predecessor's greatest fault: it blocks the 3DS' cartridge slot. Gamers will have to get used to undocking their console, or else make a habit of buying more downloadable titles. Mum's still the word on pricing and availability, but the accessory was shown with a copy of Monster Hunter 4, which is due out in March of next year. We wouldn't be surprised to see it show up in early spring. Hungry for more? Check out our gallery below for an eyeful, or peek past the break for quick video overview.

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Nintendo circle pad for 3DS XL announced in Japan

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Nintendo circle pad for 3DS XL announced for Japan Nintendo rather quietly announced that it'll be bringing the Circle Pad Pro to its colossal 3DS XL handheld. The release doesn't go into the specifics beyond confirming the eventual arrival of the accessory, which adds a second analog stick (and a few more centimeters of heft) onto the already roomy device. There's no word on pricing or availability, with both currently marked as "undecided," but hopefully the company will make its mind up before the start of the holiday season. The original Circle Pad add-on cost ¥1,500 ($19.50), so we expect this will run about the same amount. It's unclear thus far if the device will launch outside of Japan, but we expect to hear more shortly.

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