Today I upgraded to a New 3DS XL(LL) and I've had the normal 3DS XL for about 4 years and I did notice how the colours actually are brighter in the New 3DS compared to the old one and that the speakers are considerably louder than the old one, as opposed to what you said in 4:36. Although I do actually think my old 3DS was having speaker issues since I suddenly started noticing that it didn't sound quite as loud as before, although it could've been just me. Great reviews, man. I was on the fence about upgrading or not and these videos made me make up my mind.
When you're gonna compared in action, the New 3DS and the New 3DS XL, side by side, with the same game at same time (Monster Hunter, for example). I wanna see the difference in intensity of colors and the pixelation. Can you do it, please!
Getting the small model for: #1: Face Plates #2: Portability I'll get the White one, to make sure it doesn't collect dust and fingerprints from around the world. Also, question, do either models leave God awful scratches on the top screen from the bottom screen like the original XL?
Tyler McCoy I haven't noticed any lines so far but I usually have mine in a bag and not my pocket so perhaps I'm just not pressing the halves together that tightly.
Buy a thin microfiber cloth and never close your 3ds without it in-between the two screens. Problem solved. I had one from my Wii U screen protector kit that fit my 3ds perfectly!
I got the Galaxy Edition New3DSXL about two weeks ago, and it’s amazing. It’s so luxurious, and much faster than my original 2DS that I’ve been using for about a year.
Big Boi It's a nominal fee, purely to get parents more involved in their children's lives. Cyber bullying is an issue Japan is trying hard to solve and getting parents involved in their kids' internet lives is a good first step. There might not be a fee in the western release.
See this is why he is so awesome. Watching him play with helps me understand the device a bit more AND MAKEs ME WANT IT MORE! (not a bad thing and swear to god Im not being sarcastic)
+Nick Statham I prefer digital but I'd like a way to sell my product license second hand to someone else. Worked well with physical, don't see why we can't make it work with digital
Great video ! I going to have this jewelry and im so excited ! I think i going to pre order the australian version because i live in french and i don't not for what we are never first or second country to have the new console ! So thanks for your video and im exciting to have my new nintendo 3DS the 27th november aha c;
Nathan Mills cheers buddy. I have a day job so I can use natural light in my videos on weekends but most of the time I have to record at night and use artificial lights. I'd love to upgrade my lighting set up soon though
Makes me sad it's shiny and cant change the faceplates... I have a 3ds xl and feel a bit annoyed that i'll have to upgrade in system then downgrade in size to the new 3ds.
pixelparable It's shame for sure. I hope Nintendo develops a system that allows us to log into multiple 3DS consoles with a single Nintendo Network ID.
I think it's badass that they finally changed the placement of the card slot. And is there an American version yet? If no could you change the language
guys honestly the xl is far better than the smaller version , i was on the fence too because of the faceplates, but the screen size improves the gaming experience so much, it wouldnt be sensible to get the small one. Portability isnt really an issue either (for me atleast, im 186cm , 6ft 1) it fits comfortably in my pockets and bag defo worth it for the extra 30 euro or however much it cost in your area Hope this helps someone!
I'd like to add an extra note to the whole "to upgrade or not to upgrade from an old 3DS(XL) to the new one" thing ; Xenoblade chronicles can only be played on the new one (due to the more powerfull CPU), and I'm sure that in the foreseeable future more games will be released which won't be compatible with the old one.
Nihongo.. could you do a side-by-side 3D slider comparison to the old 3DS LL and give your immediate impressions of the improvement? I feel that doing it back to back would make it that much more pronounced!
even after i have seen you play ssb with swift and fast thumb movement i am still concerned about the circle pad getting wrecked after using it a while like with the old 3ds. how is your experience on this until today?
Great review just wondering if the new 3ds game cases are black ? Also do you know if Nintendo is planning to put the monster hunter 4 ultimate bundle in Canada/USA?
Thanks for your review NihongoGamer. I have read several times on reviews that the XL screen can look a little grainy because it is the same resolution as the standard new 3ds and the pixels need to be stretched. I think I would like the get the new XL but not at the expense of a lower quality screen. Can you please give me your opinion on this.
Steven Sloan The screen is not as sharp as the regular sized 3ds, that is true. However, if you only own a single 3ds then I think you will get used to it. When I play Monster Hunter on my new 3DS LL I forget that I'm playing a low density screen because it's just so much fun! If you want screen size, get the XL. If you are ok with a balanced feel, the regular new 3DS is enough I think.
Hijynx87 That's also entirely possible. There's no yellow nintendo code in the box so the credit card data would make you easier to trace. good observation!
Everyone pause the video and look at his background on his laptop. He has Asuna and Yuuki together from Sword Art Online II!!! Just for that I'm subscribing and liking this video!
Hi nihongo gamer! I would appreciate some help here, im torn between getting new xl or just n3ds. Will the games look much more pixelated on the xl? Is it hard to read kanji on the n3ds? Im going to buy monster hunter and xenoblade do they look worse on the xl? I would really appreciate your opinion here c:
deathcore400 I own one right now, and nothing has happened yet. I once accidentally turned off my 3DS. Because I had my DS on the table, and it was sort of standing. So that's a bummer with the XL. On the other side, the smaller version of the New Nintendo 3DS, doesn't really turn off that easily if you stand it up on the table or something else. But an anwser on your question, no it doesn't pop out that easily. :)
i was hoping the main menu would look a little different , just for the excitement of it all , but overall i`m excited for it!! can`t wait for it to get here in Europe
SOMETHING ALIKE ABOUT THE NEW XL AND OLD 2DS: The new XL does not have the start button in the bottom. THE 2DS does not to. They are in the same place. so if you own a 2DS the start and select will be easy to remember.
Yes. The 2DS is really nice for games like smash. The triggers and stuff feel really good. Mine was stolen a few weeks ago so we're waiting for insurance to figure their shit out. Considering a n3DS XL or might get the new translucent 2DS
Gavin Rozee I haven't noticed it that much. I love the DS form factor but in general I find myself playing games where I stare predominantly at the top screen and so I don't compare between the two that often. Still, I can see where it might bother a lot of people!
How fluid is the 3D motion on New3DXL compared to the 3DXL? Games would often have micro stutter depending on how much information is going on screen? Ex. Pokemon X/Y during battles would be the most noticeable.
My only issue is I'd prefer the stylus slot to be horizontal like the 2DS and DS Lite stylus slots.
Exactly loved the quick draw it was very helpful for those split second reactions.
Great in depth review! Your videos are so good, full of energy and very informative! Keep up the awesome job and thank you for sharing...
Today I upgraded to a New 3DS XL(LL) and I've had the normal 3DS XL for about 4 years and I did notice how the colours actually are brighter in the New 3DS compared to the old one and that the speakers are considerably louder than the old one, as opposed to what you said in 4:36. Although I do actually think my old 3DS was having speaker issues since I suddenly started noticing that it didn't sound quite as loud as before, although it could've been just me.
Great reviews, man. I was on the fence about upgrading or not and these videos made me make up my mind.
OH MY GOD STOP THE OPEN CLOSE THING, its like an addiction
A completely thorough review which covers the majority of commonly used applications and software of the New Nintendo 3DS XL. Thanks Nihongo Gamer!
9:54 You were taking a picture of a some mini statue of a girl acting like cat. It kind of reminds me of AKB48.
When you're gonna compared in action, the New 3DS and the New 3DS XL, side by side, with the same game at same time (Monster Hunter, for example). I wanna see the difference in intensity of colors and the pixelation. Can you do it, please!
I want see that too
Arkhan Right!?
It's already done, I think.
Seriously , gorgeous color on a 3DS. Also, awesome review! Your reviews are my favorite
Thank u for all ur reviews, it help's me a lot to choose my New 3ds!! Keep up the good work mate.
Getting the small model for:
#1: Face Plates
#2: Portability
I'll get the White one, to make sure it doesn't collect dust and fingerprints from around the world. Also, question, do either models leave God awful scratches on the top screen from the bottom screen like the original XL?
Tyler McCoy I haven't noticed any lines so far but I usually have mine in a bag and not my pocket so perhaps I'm just not pressing the halves together that tightly.
Umm, screen protectors?
Buy a thin microfiber cloth and never close your 3ds without it in-between the two screens. Problem solved. I had one from my Wii U screen protector kit that fit my 3ds perfectly!
Then you realize it is not available in America
I got the Galaxy Edition New3DSXL about two weeks ago, and it’s amazing. It’s so luxurious, and much faster than my original 2DS that I’ve been using for about a year.
Where did you get the decals for your old 3DS? Are they available for the new one? I love them.
Wait wait wait! You have to pay to use the browser???!!!
Big Boi It's a nominal fee, purely to get parents more involved in their children's lives. Cyber bullying is an issue Japan is trying hard to solve and getting parents involved in their kids' internet lives is a good first step. There might not be a fee in the western release.
ooooooh that makes sense, ok
NihongoGamer I guess that is also why Microsoft doesn't allow internet browsing on their systems.
William Pham No? Internet Explorer you can download on the 360 and has no limits to what you can browse.
32 Yen converts to 0.32 US Dollars, just sayin...
is it true that the New Nintendo 3ds XL has a somewhat glittery surface?
also, I noticed your laptop in the background, what's the wallpaper?
See this is why he is so awesome.
Watching him play with helps me understand the device a bit more AND MAKEs ME WANT IT MORE! (not a bad thing and swear to god Im not being sarcastic)
can you make an ultimate comparisen Video with the new 3ds xl like the comparisen Videos with the normal new 3ds
ivan vujcic Yep, already planning on it. Just need some time to edit all the footage and export the videos :)
NihongoGamer OMG ITS ZL AND ZR NOT ZED R AND ZEDL!
NihongoGamer An ultimate comparison would be that you compare 3DS, 3DS XL, New 3DS and New 3DS XL, possibly also 2DS too.
Nick Fernandez that's pretty much how every other county say the letter "Z", they say " Zed". Chill the fuck out.
Toasty-senpai i know, now. I didnt know that until a little after i wrote that comment, sorry
Dude truly your the best at the nintendo vids!!
So is the XL the LL or are they two different things
*and*
If not will the LL cases work with the XL
They're the same, just different names for the Japanese version. They should be the same size and shape :)
NihongoGamer thx
It isn't an Fps but it's a Tps, it's called Ironfall, you can search on youtube for it.
How are they getting the new Nintendo 3ds when it's not out yet
Which do you prefer, physical or digital. Why?
+Nick Statham
I prefer digital but I'd like a way to sell my product license second hand to someone else. Worked well with physical, don't see why we can't make it work with digital
Thanks!
Great video ! I going to have this jewelry and im so excited ! I think i going to pre order the australian version because i live in french and i don't not for what we are never first or second country to have the new console ! So thanks for your video and im exciting to have my new nintendo 3DS the 27th november aha c;
Hi Nihongo, awesome review. I want to ask you: does it get easily scratched? Like a Nintendo WiiU for example, or less?
Selenic Dust Haha, good question and thankfully I haven't scratched it yet. If, unfortunately, that does happen I'll be sure to let people know :)
nice review! now waiting for a majora's new 3ds xl yay
Hey man, just thought I'd let you know, the lighting in this video, in my opinion, is the best.
Nathan Mills cheers buddy. I have a day job so I can use natural light in my videos on weekends but most of the time I have to record at night and use artificial lights. I'd love to upgrade my lighting set up soon though
Makes me sad it's shiny and cant change the faceplates... I have a 3ds xl and feel a bit annoyed that i'll have to upgrade in system then downgrade in size to the new 3ds.
pixelparable It's shame for sure. I hope Nintendo develops a system that allows us to log into multiple 3DS consoles with a single Nintendo Network ID.
Great job! Thanks for your video!
I think it's badass that they finally changed the placement of the card slot. And is there an American version yet? If no could you change the language
Just got new Nintendo 3ds XL today
NickTheGamer 514 i have the LE Fire Emblem Fates new 3ds XL
Urg, you guys have Flipnote studio 3ds. Where is it in America!
Is the xl very heavy? Can you play for long sessions without your wrists getting tired? Love your videos by the way and thanks for the coverage!
Dead Quantum It's not very heavy, but it's weightier than we're used to in the smart phone era.
Great video! What is your opinion on screen protectors for the NEW Nintendo 3DS XL?
guys honestly the xl is far better than the smaller version , i was on the fence too because of the faceplates, but the screen size improves the gaming experience so much, it wouldnt be sensible to get the small one.
Portability isnt really an issue either (for me atleast, im 186cm , 6ft 1) it fits comfortably in my pockets and bag
defo worth it for the extra 30 euro or however much it cost in your area
Hope this helps someone!
I'd like to add an extra note to the whole "to upgrade or not to upgrade from an old 3DS(XL) to the new one" thing ; Xenoblade chronicles can only be played on the new one (due to the more powerfull CPU), and I'm sure that in the foreseeable future more games will be released which won't be compatible with the old one.
NihongoGamer forgot to ask, did you do that Mario - stylish music? sounds awesome.
Akatsuki Clash yep, wrote it quite rapidly thanks to my NI Maschine. Really excellent tool, but quite pricey.
can you change the language of 3ds japan version?
Nope. And they're region locked to so it can only play Japanese games
aw. thx.
Nihongo.. could you do a side-by-side 3D slider comparison to the old 3DS LL and give your immediate impressions of the improvement? I feel that doing it back to back would make it that much more pronounced!
This was very useful thanks
Metallic blue look beautiful, hope that color comes to the West!
I have an MM 3DS XL pre-ordered, also pre-ordered the game and MH4U.
Did you try any American games on this one?
even after i have seen you play ssb with swift and fast thumb movement i am still concerned about the circle pad getting wrecked after using it a while like with the old 3ds. how is your experience on this until today?
Thank you for the video. It's really good
Great review just wondering if the new 3ds game cases are black ? Also do you know if Nintendo is planning to put the monster hunter 4 ultimate bundle in Canada/USA?
Tunnel77x There hasn't been a new 3ds game released yet so we'll find out in 2015. Sorry not sure about region specific releases
Yycan you do a video on flipnote 3d?
How does the c stick work with RE Revelations?
We all want to know
Extremely well
I'm getting one of these
Thanks for your review NihongoGamer. I have read several times on reviews that the XL screen can look a little grainy because it is the same resolution as the standard new 3ds and the pixels need to be stretched. I think I would like the get the new XL but not at the expense of a lower quality screen. Can you please give me your opinion on this.
Steven Sloan The screen is not as sharp as the regular sized 3ds, that is true. However, if you only own a single 3ds then I think you will get used to it. When I play Monster Hunter on my new 3DS LL I forget that I'm playing a low density screen because it's just so much fun! If you want screen size, get the XL. If you are ok with a balanced feel, the regular new 3DS is enough I think.
I have a 3DS LL but i think i'll be getting a regular N3DS.
They charge you to use the browser? Or is that just JP only? I think it's just a way to get your info so they know who they are tracking, lol.
Hijynx87 That's also entirely possible. There's no yellow nintendo code in the box so the credit card data would make you easier to trace. good observation!
Are you actually in Japan?
If so, awesome.
yes, he is
yes he is japanese
Is the battery life longer than the regular "new" 3ds or is it the same?
Sir Fabulous officially it gets about an extra hour of battery on 3D gameplay but in practice it feels roughly the same to me.
Thanks! I appreciate your reply
is there the annoying little led on the top screen next to the 3d cameras?
Thanks for your videos abou the NewN3DS and New N3DSXl
When you disabled the NFC option, it wont switch off WiFi as you said, just the near field communication option for stuff like amiibos.
Everyone pause the video and look at his background on his laptop. He has Asuna and Yuuki together from Sword Art Online II!!! Just for that I'm subscribing and liking this video!
Hi nihongo gamer! I would appreciate some help here, im torn between getting new xl or just n3ds. Will the games look much more pixelated on the xl? Is it hard to read kanji on the n3ds? Im going to buy monster hunter and xenoblade do they look worse on the xl? I would really appreciate your opinion here c:
What camera are you using to film this?
Can you watch Twitch on this, and use the chat rooms of Twitch as well? Not a make or break for me I already really want a N3DSXL.
the best video on the 3ds xl ever :) thank you :)
Compare the new 3ds versions between each other. LL vs the regular, and give us your thoughts!
Your voice sounds amazing and strangly similar to swedish singer Per Gessle of Roxette.
hey great video, can u maybe do a comparision video of monster hunter 4 ultimate running no the new 3ds xl vs the regular 3ds xl
im getting one yay
Keelan Holmes u get one?
Why did u have to pay 32 yen to access the Internet browser? Btw love your vids, keep the good work up!
Because Japan
NihongoGamer Hi! nice video, I have a question for you: when you are playing games, accidentally can happen you remove the cartridge with you palm?
deathcore400 hasn't happened yet! Let's hope it doesn't become a problem!
deathcore400 I own one right now, and nothing has happened yet. I once accidentally turned off my 3DS. Because I had my DS on the table, and it was sort of standing. So that's a bummer with the XL. On the other side, the smaller version of the New Nintendo 3DS, doesn't really turn off that easily if you stand it up on the table or something else. But an anwser on your question, no it doesn't pop out that easily. :)
Thats bad XD, but I already have my new 3ds xl and its awesome, ¡the best console ever!
Btw NihongoGamer thanks for you answer and you just won a new suscriber, your videos are very awesome XD
deathcore400 Good! Ikr?
XL and LL is the same nintendo and cases?
Miiu Yume yes
why does the japanese new 3ds have more apps on start up including flipnote :(
+Pootis man Japanese company I guess?
+NihongoGamer can I get your friend code mine is 0662 5713 3888
+NihongoGamer ohh yh why does in smash mine says game and yours say time up
*****
same :(
+JoJo Popcorn because flipnote 3d came in japan and was included with all japan 3ds systems
i was hoping the main menu would look a little different , just for the excitement of it all , but overall i`m excited for it!! can`t wait for it to get here in Europe
Wow that blue colour is so nice! Shame its not coming to North America :( I'll just have to get red i guess.
Nintendo 3ds ll -caption, a review for the new 3ds ll, where it reviewed the Internet, and pulled up a video of the new 3ds ll
can you use a different region eshop card on a different region 3ds or not?
+yuan alvarez I don't think that works sadly >_
NihongoGamer Oh Thats why its not working love your while making coffee episode btw
I got the new 3ds xl because I saw the comparison of 3ds xl vs new 3ds xl and I decided to get the new 3ds xl because I saw the new 3ds xl more cool
Does the new model still have the Street Pass feature with it?
Sammy4549 yep
do one on flipnote 3ds .....why did that not come to the us
I will buy it because im still using the regular 3ds
Can you please show us the new flipnote studio on your new 3ds ll I missed flipnote ever sense the dsi servers got shut down.
Do you have to pay to change the theme? Or do you just download it?
I hope Nintendo release in America the XL with the colors button, Snes type.
We are getting both the regular 3ds in snes buttons and the xl only has snes buttons for the black one
Do the shoulder buttons seem durable/prone to dust? That was a big problem for my original 3DS...
SOMETHING ALIKE ABOUT THE NEW XL AND OLD 2DS: The new XL does not have the start button in the bottom. THE 2DS does not to. They are in the same place. so if you own a 2DS the start and select will be easy to remember.
Yes. The 2DS is really nice for games like smash. The triggers and stuff feel really good. Mine was stolen a few weeks ago so we're waiting for insurance to figure their shit out. Considering a n3DS XL or might get the new translucent 2DS
OMG NIHONGO LIKED MY COMMENT
When is it out in Canada?
pokemoncardmaster16 No official release date as yet
Does it not bother you that your top screen is darker/yellower than the bottom screen? It's really noticeable on white screens and my OCD hates it.
Gavin Rozee I haven't noticed it that much. I love the DS form factor but in general I find myself playing games where I stare predominantly at the top screen and so I don't compare between the two that often. Still, I can see where it might bother a lot of people!
I'm sorry for being ignorant but what is that frog icon from the 3ds home screen? I have a Canadian New 3ds XL and I dont have it when I got it.
tommy531jed It's called flipnote. You can use it to draw animations. I had to download it from the store but it's free
thx
Hi, does the bottom screen get scratched easily by the stylus? Do you recommend getting a screen protector like Hori and do you use one?
what about the screen resolution? is it pixelated? i seen many mix thought about this.
Is the glossy very thick that if you accidentally drop it it won't break?
How fluid is the 3D motion on New3DXL compared to the 3DXL? Games would often have micro stutter depending on how much information is going on screen? Ex. Pokemon X/Y during battles would be the most noticeable.
U should do super smash bro gameplay series
why did you open the new 3DS like 50 times and closing it 50 tea
does the new 3ds xl come with a cradle or able to get a cradle?
The wallpaper on your macbook air at the start of the video, please share it. Thanks
ADIGA!|Cheezo @member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=30995091
How do I use this ? Is it a link?
ADIGA!|Cheezo I think TH-cam was blocking the external link. I'll put it in the description.
NihongoGamer thanks man
What is that frog software thing?
Aaron Perena 3d flipnote :)
That metallic blue looks nice!! Wish we had that in The United States. Either way, I have the New Red and that's good, too.
is it a good idea to import covers or not?
keep up the great videos
Hey look, it's Azusa!
Does the screen wobble like the regular sized one?
Is Flipnote Studio 3D on the New Nintendo 3DS .
Coolson Like Yes, but I don't know about the western release yet.
Do you charge your Japanese new 3ds LL with a charger from that USA? ?