Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

General information about the New 2DS XL. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MSRP of 149.99$ US. I would suggest not paying more than that for this system. Inside the box, besides the console, you have a basic instruction manual, AR cards, and an AC adapter. The top screen is about 4.88 inches long and the touch screen is about 4.18 inches long. The same sized screens found on the New 3DS XL. You can play all your DS and 3DS games on this handheld, leaving you with a massive library of old and new games to play. Whilst the New 2DS XL has bigger screens than the 2DS, both systems screens are the same resolution. However, since the PPI (Pixels Per Inch) has been increased on the screens of the New 2DS XL. The 2DS and New 2DS XL screens should both look equally clear. PROS: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *The same 4 1/2 hour battery life found on all 3DS/2DS systems. *When closed, the New 2DS XL is just as thin as the normal 2DS *Unlike the New 3DS XL, this system actually comes bundled with a charger *The stereo speakers are very loud if turned up all the way. *Not that much heavier than the normal 2DS. I scaled Both the New 2DS XL and normal 2DS with both having a normal 3DS game cartridge inside of them. The New 2DS XL weighed 9.3 OZ whilst the 2DS weighed in at 9.1OZ. The New 2DS XL is only .2 OZ heavier than the 2DS. *Uses the same processor found in the New 3DS XL. This allows you to play certain 3DS titles at higher and more stable frame rates. *The New 2DS XL has similar clicky buttons found on the New 3DS XL. Compared to the 2DS, these buttons are far less mushy and unresponsive. CONS: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *The system feels cheap. Not as well built as the New 3DS XL. I expected better build quality for 150$ However, it also doesn't feel like a dollar store toy. *The system stylus is very short and stubby. It's only 2 1/2 inches long and about a quarter of an inch thick. *The stereo speakers are located on the bottom sides of the system, where your palms rest. *The IPS panel screens found on the New 3DS XL are not being used for the New 2DS XL. The New 2DS XL utilizes TN panel screens, meaning the color and sharpness isn't as good. *The cameras are placed on the top portion of the bottom half of the system. Making them a little awkward to use. OVERALL: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I find this system to be an exceptional upgrade from the normal 2DS. I feel as though the cons can be easily overlooked, assuming you aren't that much of a picky person. If you don't already own a 2DS system, then I'd recommend buying this handheld over the normal 2DS. You save quite a bit of money by chosing this over the New 3DS XL and you won't have to hunt down a charger for it.