Round-UP: All N3DS Software and Hardware Differences

It’s time to reveal all the differences between the old and new Nintendo 3DS and XL systems:

HARDWARE DIFFERENCES:

• Two more buttons: ZL and ZR triggers.
• Extra analog stick, called C-Stick. It will work as a Circle Pro Pad on 3DS titles.
• Faster download capabilities from eShop.
• Faster CPU (no information about GPU or RAM yet)
• Improved 3D effect using the console’s front camera and gyroscope.
• NFC Reader and Writer, being fully compatible with Amiibo.
• Slightly extended battery.
• Changeable shell.
• Micro-SD slot (up to 32gb) instead of SD Card.
• Game Slot on front side.
• Buttons colors based on SNES controller.
• No Wi-Fi switch, it can be done from Home Menu.

SOFTWARE DIFFERENCES:

• Fully compatibile with N3DS, 3DS, DSi and DS Games.
• Internet Browser has HTML5 support, video playing, censor filter.
• microSD management with a Wireless app.
• 3DS software can be transferred to N3DS (no N3DS to 3DS support)
• Enhanced Home Menu.

COMPARISON ON OTHER HARDWARE DIFFERENCES:

2DS:
Dimensions: 127 mm high x 144 mm wide
Closed: 20.3 mm thick
Screen Size: Upper: 3.52 inches – Lower: 3.02 inches
Battery: 3.5 to 5.5 hours (5 to 9 hours on DS mode)
Weight: 260 grams
Pencil Place: Right Side
SD Slot Place: Right Side
Power Button Place: On lower screen side.
NFC: With adapter
Sleep Function: With switch
Speaker: Mono
Price: $147

3DS:
Dimensions: 74 mm high x 134 mm wide
Closed: 21 mm thick
Screen Size: Upper: 3.52 inches – Lower: 3.02 inches
Battery: 3.5 to 5 hours (5 to 8 hours on DS mode)
Weight: 235 grams
Pencil Place: Up Side
SD Slot Place: Left Side
Power Button Place: On lower screen side.
NFC: With adapter
Sleep Function: Closing console
Speaker: Stereo
Price: $148

3DS XL:
Dimensions: 93 mm high x 156 mm wide
Closed: 22 mm thick
Screen Size: Upper: 4.88 inches – Lower: 4.18 inches
Battery: 3.5 to 5.5 hours (6 to 10 hours on DS mode)
Weight: 336 grams
Pencil Place: Right Side
SD Slot Place: Left Side
Power Button Place: On lower screen side.
NFC: With adapter
Sleep Function: Closing console
Speaker: Stereo
Price: $180

N3DS:
Dimensions: 80.6 mm high, 142 mm wide
Closed: 21.6 mm thick
Screen Size: 3.88 inches (Touchscreen: 3.33 inches)
Battery: 3.5 to 6 hours (6.5 to 10.5 hours on DS mode)
Weight: 253 grams
Pencil Place: Front
SD Slot Place: Front (Micro SD behind shell)
Power Button Place: Front
NFC: Yes
Sleep Function: Closing the console
Speaker: Stereo
Price: $154

N3DS XL:
Dimensions: 93.5 mm high, 160 mm wide
Closed: 21.5 mm thick
Screen Size: 4.88 inches (Touchscreen: 4.18 inches)
Battery: 3.5 to 7 hours (7 to 12 hours on DS mode)
Weight: 329 grams
Pencil Place: Front
SD Slot Place: Front – (Micro SD behind shell)
Power Button Place: Front
NFC: Yes
Sleep Function: Closing the console
Speaker: Stereo
Price: $180