Topic: 3DS LL (XL) thread.

Do like, but no payment. Too little money.

^ Someone's already posted that. I think twice now.

That one too... lol

People need to stop taking offense at 3DS XL. It's not meant to be a new Nintendo handheld. It's great for people like me who didn't get a 3DS because of its smaller size. Or people that like their 3DS, but want bigger screens like the XL. It simply fills a gap in their handheld system line up. I wanted 3DS like I said, but it was too small (I'm not a young guy that needs portability for travel). I also almost bought an XL, but it wasn't 3D! Then 3DS XL was released and it meets all my needs. Just as it is intended. And for the record, I LOVE that 3DS XL has one analog control like the original 3DS. I am fine with just adding an analog accesory should I choose to play something that truelly needs that.

Is this DS Lite buttons?

^ They look more raised than the DS Lite buttons at that angel.

@Miss_Birdo

i can't tell: the picture is just too small.

^ Lol for real. Woah, I think its big enough

I'll put a smaller picture so you can't see the detail.

or (just a thought) only the pertinent part of the photo.

No offense but, I'm not going to use up a bit of my time just so you can't see the arm.

Off topic but I love your art.

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no offense taken as i was only joking to begin with. it just struck me as funny for some unknown reason.

Off topic but I love your art.

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thanks very much.

Looking at that picture, they kinda remind me of the original DS shoulder buttons, and if that is the case, I am even more happy!

The DS Phat now THAT I had... comfortable... aww yeah!

Actually, now that I look at this thing yet again, I am noticing several things that remind me of the original DS:

-The rounded frame

-The Shoulder Buttons

-The "color and black" two tone color schemes (refer to above pics)

-and now that I think of it, based on the hands on videos, even the exterior finish seems reminiscent of the original DS.

Especially the silver one...

It does look pretty similar to the DS Phat... Maybe that's why I think it's so ugly.
The original model is more like a beautiful DS Lite (which is the best DS).
So by that, I come to the conclusion that the 3DS XL is a step backwards, but a lot of people seem to want it so at long as you all enjoy it then that's good I guess.

The original looks ugly to me now compared to the XL and it will be more comfortable like the Phat was. (Finger prints be gone!) It's more of a step forward in other ways as well.

Eh, its the same as it is with everything. It all boils down to personal preference. Personally, I liked the original DS better than the DS Lite, largely because I have big hands and the bulk felt more comfortable to me and partly because I loved the spaceship look of the original. That said, I ended up playing the DS Lite more for two simple reasons: the glorious screens and battery life! Hopefully, this 3DS XL will combine all of the elements that matter to me; comfort, brightness and clarity, and a just a smidgen of that spaceship look I loved so much.

I liked the DSphat, actually. The LR buttons were sturdy for me. 3DS XL is like a cross between DSphat and DSlite in design (buttons, finish, etc). Glad the LR buttons look better than the 3DS'.