Nintendo 3DS XL Ilse Jurriën : June 23th 2012 - 10:00 CET
Nintendo 3DS XL entertainment system : A big year for the Nintendo 3DS system is about to get even bigger. Nintendo has revealed its plans to launch the Nintendo 3DS XL, a new version of Nintendo 3DS with 90 percent larger screens. When it becomes available across North America on Aug. 19 at a suggested retail price of $200 USD, the new Nintendo 3DS XL entertainment system will create even more immersive entertainment experiences for users, delivering a wealth of games and video content that can be enjoyed on the go. Nintendo 3DS XL features an updated form factor and will be available in Red or Blue.
Nintendo 3DS XL games
The new system’s battery life outperforms that of the original Nintendo 3DS, and it comes bundled with a 4 GB SD card, which owners can use to store content such as downloadable games and videos from the Nintendo eShop. Nintendo 3DS XL launches on Aug. 19, the same day as New Super Mario Bros. 2, a new installment in the fan-favorite Mario game series.
Larger screen on the Nintendo 3DS XL
“No other hand-held entertainment experience compares to the fun of Nintendo 3DS,” said Nintendo of America President and COO Reggie Fils-Aime. “With the launch of new Nintendo 3DS XL entertainment system on Aug. 19, consumers will be able to enjoy the great lineup of current and upcoming games on an even grander scale. Plus, the portable Nintendo 3DS XL gives owners even more real estate on their screens to enjoy multimedia entertainment applications like Nintendo Video and Netflix.”