Nintendo has made five versions of its original 3DS hardware, and it's about to release one more: The New Nintendo 2DS XL. When most of us think about Nintendo hardware, we think about the gimmick.

With the 3DS XL coming with a bigger battery and lasting longer than the original 3DS, my family got talking one breakfast time about which DS console would last the longest. My daughter thought ...

Three years in, the Nintendo 3DS handheld has become a seriously good game device -- especially for fans of Nintendo's classic gaming franchises -- and the XL is the one you should buy.

Nintendo's always given people choices when it comes to handhelds, so it comes as no surprise to see new 3DS models on the horizon. Yet, the introduction of Nintendo's New 3DS and New 3DS XL feels ...

If you already own a New 3DS XL, but never use the 3D than this might be worth a look, and if you’re upgrading from the original 3DS or just dipping your toes into legit mobile gaming, then this ...

13; BongoBongo; Thu 17th Sep 2020; I thought they had already stopped making it a while ago! I wanted to get a new New 3DS XL at the start of lockdown to play some games I hadn’t played before ...

The upgraded 3DS XL has a faster processor that loads games quicker, improved battery life, better WiFi capabilities, and an added head-tracking feature that enhances the viewing angle of its ...

The new 3DS XL isn’t quite as memorable as those two devices, but it’s still a decent play at nostalgia. Nintendo also revealed two other versions of the 3DS XL as well, both based on upcoming ...

Mario's handheld adventures on the 3DS offer some of his most unique journeys and experiences in multiple genres. Nintendo's faith in the 3DS led to high-profile Mario games, including Mario Party ...

The 3DS had games just as fun and creative as the best Wii U games, but this time the gimmick and naming convention didn’t hurt its sales. In fact, some of these games are so beloved that they ...

Yes, classic series like Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda are present and accounted for, but dig a little deeper and you’ll find more reasons to stay glued to this dual-screened device. Especially ...

Each week in Download Code, Daniel Kaszor looks inside the business of video games with news and analysis. This week Nintendo Co. Ltd. launched a pair of new products: New Super Mario Bros. 2 — about ...