3DS vs. 3DS XL (LL)

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Looking for your guy's honest opinions on both versions of the 3DS. I'm looking at getting a 3DS but I'm not sure which model. Any help is greatly appreciated.
 
I have both and I can tell you that the XL is 91% better. Bigger screen lets me play mario kart with more precision completely worth the price difference, just for increased battery life alone.
 
[quote name='simplylemonade']I have both and I can tell you that the XL is 91% better. Bigger screen lets me play Mario kart with more precision completely worth the price difference, just for increased battery life alone.[/QUOTE]
How do original DS titles look on it? Are they extremely pixelated?
 
3DS XL has a lot of advantages going for it. Bigger screens obviously will have the 3DS games looking better and offer a bigger window of that 'sweet spot' for the 3D effect if you use it.

Better battery life is a big deal as well.

You will probably notice pixelation in the older titles, but I think you can play the DS games in their original resolution. I'm not sure on that though - just got a 3DS XL and I'm new to the console.
 
Go with the XL you wont regret it bigger screen is a +.. Some1 just posted about Cowboom they have the black 3ds xl model for around $115 with coupon.
 
I have only played the 3DSXl as I bought it. DS games look fine to me but some of the screen is not used.
 
[quote name='Calinks']I have only played the 3DSXl as I bought it. DS games look fine to me but some of the screen is not used.[/QUOTE]

This, but if you play DS gams on the regular 3DS some of the top screen is also not used.
 
I've owned both, and I'd recommend the XL. I like the significantly bigger screens, the buttons and d-pad feel better, it's got a little longer battery life, and I prefer the matte finish. The only downside is it looks a bit more blown-up since the resolution is the same (so you see more jaggies), but it's not bad enough to make me prefer the original.
 
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XL. It's more comfortable, and that's all there is to it, in my eyes. Still fits in your pocket. Oh, and start and select are actual buttons, not membrane buttons.
 
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