{"id":57063,"date":"2016-11-03T06:31:31","date_gmt":"2016-11-03T13:31:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cookiesandclogs.com\/?p=57063"},"modified":"2017-10-09T13:13:25","modified_gmt":"2017-10-09T20:13:25","slug":"new-nintendo-3ds-comparison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cookiesandclogs.com\/new-nintendo-3ds-comparison\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Upgrade to a New Nintendo 3DS + Model Comparison"},"content":{"rendered":"

Despite the fact that I enjoy technology and electronics, I\u2019ve never been one to chase after the latest and greatest just for the sake of having it. That\u2019s why I didn\u2019t immediately jump on the bandwagon when the New Nintendo 3DS came out. I guess it was the name which was a bit off-putting to me. Was adding \u201cnew\u201d to the name only a novelty or did it include significant upgrades from the last model? Recently, I was sent a Super Mario 3D Land Edition<\/a> New Nintendo 3DS to test out. I have to say that is different in several ways.<\/p>\n

New Nintendo 3DS \u2014 Inside the Box & 3DS Comparison<\/h3>\n

In this review, I will compare the New Nintendo 3DS to the Nintendo 3DS XL. It\u2019s not a direct comparison because of the size difference but it should give you an idea of the features. Plus, it\u2019s the only other model I own. \ud83d\ude42 The XL is just a larger version of the same system and a New Nintendo 3DS XL is also available. I prefer the XL size<\/a> since it feels better in my hands and the screens are larger. For smaller hands and younger eyes, the regular size is just fine. Munchkin is fine with either\/both.<\/p>\n

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The model I received is the recently released<\/a> Super Mario 3D Land Edition New Nintendo 3DS. It comes pre-installed with Super Mario 3D Land and two sets of faceplates. The retro 8-bit characters are super cute (especially since I\u2019m an old school gamer) so I put those ones on right away. What\u2019s not included is a power adapter<\/a>. So, make sure you pick one of those up when you buy the system.<\/p>\n

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New Nintendo 3DS \u2014 Internal Changes<\/h3>\n

The main improvement is the 3D screen. It used to be a challenge to play in 3D since, to get the right effect, you had to hold it at just the right angle. In fact, it was usually such a hassle that we often turned the feature off and played in the normal 2D mode. WIth the New Nintendo 3DS, you have a wider viewing angle in the 3D mode. A new face-tracking technology uses the inner cameras to adjust the images. It actually works quite well and it is less tiring on the eyes.<\/p>\n

Another feature added was the built-in amiibo support. Tap amiibo\u00a0figures\u00a0on the lower screen to unlock bonus items such as characters, outfits, content, etc. To use amiibo figures on the older 3DS, you have to buy a separate sensor. This\u00a0ends up being an extra cost and one more thing to carry around. Plus, with another device to connect, it kind of defeats the purpose of a portable <\/em>gaming system\u2026<\/p>\n

A\u00a0major reason to upgrade from a Nintendo 3DS to a New Nintendo 3DS is the faster processing speed. The improved CPU means less time waiting for things to load. I noticed this right off the bat. It used to take forever to access options in the settings but now it loads in a jiffy. Games also seem to run smoother. The New Nintendo 3DS is backwards compatible so you can still play older games for systems such as the DS and DSi.<\/p>\n

New Nintendo 3DS \u2014 External Changes<\/h3>\n

The physical layout of the system is changed as well. There are two new control buttons on the back called ZL and ZR. These offer more gaming and browsing options. A C Stick (similar to that knobby joystick on some laptops) has also been added for more precise control.<\/p>\n

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