I find the 2DS a pleasure to use

I agree. That's the measure and why it works so much better.

Some early N3DSXL were shipped with standard screens, so I would definitely check which you have as the IPS screens are a noticeable improvement. For those wondering, the easiest way to tell if you have an IPS top screen is to look at it from an acute angle. If everything is still clear it's IPS.

The guy just raised his price to £17.99

Is that true for every N3DSXL ?

signed for post cold would prefer to open a case :wink:

Glad to see no one recommended the Nintendo Slate. I mean, I can't imagine what kind of a day it was at Nintendo HQ in the design team meeting. "Hey, you know that thing where, when you need to protect the screens from knocks, all you have to do is just close up the DS? Let's....let's NOT have that..." :neutral_face:

Hey, one point that may be of interest to you. The top screen on N3DSXL is ips, whilst N3DS uses the standard lcd used on 3DS. The difference in colour clarity and viewing angles between the two is very noticeable.

There is a deal similar on Smyths but only instore for £120 but OOS

I've owned the old 3DSXL and the new 3DS, and I prefer the smaller machine TBH. The 3D is much better on the new models, and the low resolution looks a little better on a smaller screen, plus it's more portable and the faceplates are cool. I use 3D all the time btw.

Then again I only paid £115 (with a game) for my new 3DS (that deal is long gone).

probably will take a couple days to see but may just have to take the chance

Anyone here tried one of these codes? Dude has 100% feedback but would like to hear some HUKD rep

It's worth it as the best way to play a very decent library of games. Pokemon coming soon and all those cheap selects games as well for new adopters

I could take a picture of it as I've kept it but that wouldn't prove where I got it :stuck_out_tongue:
These are available from this seller on a regular basis, they have been priced at £14.99 and even £12.99 previously.
Been posted on HUKD numerous times but removed due to the seller not being registered as business seller.
AFAIK they don't have a use by date :smiley:

have you got a picture of yours, and do you think it's a bad idea buying one just to hold onto it until near November / Christmas?

Get the New 3DS XL. The 3D actually works...

yeah but probably within 30 days, and I dunno if I'd get a DS until November but this price is good

That depends. Do you prefer gaming on a bigger screen? Then the XL is the one to go for. But the normal sized one isn't too small either and you can attach cool faceplates like the one below.



I don't know why this one goes for so much, I got it abroad for only 2.99€.

Btw, I compared the picture quality of my 2DS to my DS Lite and the DS Lite looked miles better and crisper/colourful!

New 3DS. The 2DS is a low budget and low quality 3DS, basically.

Well the game has gone for a lot cheaper as a code in the past on CD Keys, although those days seem to be gone now. Personally I would get it on cartridge nearer the time, but then, something like MArio KArt might be worth having on the Machine if you're going to play it a lot. The only games I really have to have on the machine are monster hunter as they are going to get hundreds of hours of Gameplay and theres no point in having to keep switching cartridges.

As for which machine, it depends on how much you want to spend, I love the New 3DS Xl, the 3d is far better than the older 3ds, the second stick is very useful for MH and the menus etc are a lot faster so it's a good update from the 3DS, but if you're just going to play it occasionally and not use the 3d then the 3DS XL is fine

Personally I NEVER use the 3D on the 3DS lol. I find the whole 3D thing a massive gimmick and pretty pointless.

I only invested in the 'New' 3DS because I am a Nintendo fan and ti has a faster processor... which after a while you don't really notice anyway lol.

Like Hornet said, if there's only a tenner or so better the original 3DSXL or the 'New' One then you may as well buy the new one. But if there is a significant amount saved then just buy the original one.

Make sure you buy an XL either way - They are superior in build quality and bigger is better lol.

New 3ds personally as the extra thumb stick is great for monster hunter

Isn't the 3D a lot better on the new one however?

Regarding your question:
It depends on what you are looking to play. Personally I would just stick with the standard 3DSXL and get a Circle Pad pro if you were going to play games which require the second stick (Monster Hunter for example).

I love my 'New' 3DSXL but for someone just buying into a 3DS just stick with the normal. Unless you want to play Xenoblade of course... Then buy the 'New' one.