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OVERVIEW & DESIGN
PREMIUM BUILD
nintendo new 3ds
DesignClamshell Kisekae
3D TechStereoscopic 3D
StorageMicroSD Expandable
PORTABILITY KING
nintendo 2ds xl
DesignErgonomic Clamshell
3D Tech2D Only
StorageMicroSDHC Included
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nintendo new 3ds vs nintendo 2ds xl
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Nintendo New 3DS vs Nintendo 2DS XL: Which Should You Buy?
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PERFORMANCE & GAMING
POWERHOUSE
nintendo new 3ds
ProcessorEnhanced CPU
LibraryExclusive Titles
ModdingHomebrew Ready
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CASUAL GAMER
nintendo 2ds xl
ProcessorEnhanced CPU
LibraryUniversal 3DS/DS
ModdingHomebrew Ready
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CONNECTIVITY & STORAGE
LEGACY PORT
nintendo new 3ds
ConnectivityWi-Fi Enabled
StorageSDHC Support
AudioStereo Speakers
MODERNIZED
nintendo 2ds xl
ConnectivityBluetooth & Wi-Fi
StorageMicroSDHC Included
AudioStereo Speakers
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Final verdictFINAL VERDICT
COLLECTOR'S CHOICE
nintendo new 3ds
VerdictBest for 3D Purists
ValuePremium Investment
ReliabilityVariable
BEST VALUE
nintendo 2ds xl
VerdictBest for Daily Play
ValueBudget Friendly
ReliabilityGood
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The recommendation
nintendo 2ds xl
The strongest overall choice in this comparison, based on the final evaluation.
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