Despite the portability of the Nintendo switch and the popularity of meteors, Nintendo is not ready to head its traditional handheld console market to the west. Since the switch release, 3DS Metroid: Sams Returns, Wario Ware Gold, Luigi Residence, Pokemon Ultra Sun, Ultramoon, Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Coppers Minions, And Hello! Pikmin.
Still a bit surprising that Nintendo announced that it added a new product to the "Family" console of Nintendo 3DS several months after the switch was released. Nevertheless, considering that Nintendo continues to support the 3DS platform, and that you have a wonderful catalog of already available games, it's too late to hire a dedicated handheld system and have a good time I will not.
As production of the OG Nintendo 3DS model has prolonged and the production of the New Nintendo 3DS was canceled, there are three choices: New Nintendo 2DS XL, New Nintendo 3DS XL, and Nintendo 2 DS. Nintendo 2DS can not be recommended unless you are purchasing a system for infants. Together with the reduced force, its non-closing design sensitizes it to scratches, and its small screen size can be worn in your eyes. So, it leaves you two choices that seem to be very similar.
So the questions are as follows. Which one should you buy New Nintendo 2DS XL or New Nintendo 3DS XL? Let's break it.
spec
New Nintendo 2DS XL
| New Nintendo 3DS XL
| |
| Size | 3.4 × 6.3 × 0.85 inch (closed) | 3.69 x 6.3 x 0.85 in (Completed) |
| weight | 261 g | 329 g |
| screen | 4.88 inch (top) 4.18 touch screen (bottom) | 4.88 inch (top) 4.18 touch screen (bottom) |
| Solution | 800 × 240 | 800 × 240 |
| GPU | 804 MHz ARM 11 MP Core 4 Core | 804 MHz ARM 11 MP Core 4 Core |
| CPU | 4 × speed VFPv 2 coprocessor | 4 × speed VFPv 2 coprocessor |
| RAM | 256 MB FCRAM, 10 MB VRAM | 256 MB FCRAM, 10 MB VRAM |
| storage | 4 GB microSD is included (exchangeable) | 4 GB microSD is included (exchangeable) |
| sensor | A gyroscope | A gyroscope |
| 3D support | No | Yes |
| speaker | stereo | stereo |
| battery | Lithium ion 1300 mAh | Lithium ion 1400 mAh |
| Battery life | 3.5 - 7 hours | 3.5 - 7 hours |
| NFC support | Yes | Yes |
| camera | Front, rear | Front, rear |
| port | headphone | headphone |
| Connectivity | 802.11b / g Wi-Fi | 802.11b / g Wi-Fi |
| price | $ 150 | $ 200 |
| DT review | 4 out of 5 stars | 3 out of 5 stars |
| availability | now | now |
design
In case
New Nintendo 3DS XL
In case
New Nintendo 2DS XL Mike Epstein / Digital trend
At first glance, the two handhelds look almost identical, but there are countless minor differences between the two handhelds, which makes it different from playing rather than simply holding.
Immediately from the bat you can feel the difference in weight. New Nintendo 2DS XL is 2 ounces lighter than New Nintendo 3DS XL, so the burden of carrying it in your pocket is slightly less. As he loses weight, he is also slightly smaller in height. As you can see, in the New Nintendo 2DS XL, the space around both screens is narrow. You can easily detect it by checking that the home button is moving to the left side of the lower screen. New Nintendo 2DS XL 's economical design makes me feel like a little toy than New Nintendo 3DS XL, but the build quality is still great.
For the differences that may affect playback quality, the New Nintendo 2DS XL's shoulder button is slightly curved, so you can easily push it without discomfort. The stylus is located right next to the headphone jack and its size is slightly smaller than New Nintendo 3DS XL. Touch screens are not fully utilized in 3DS games, but problems may arise in the New Nintendo 2DS stylus when the hand size is large.
Both systems use stereo sound, but the location is different. In New Nintendo 3DS XL, the speakers are on both sides of the top screen, but on the New Nintendo 2DS XL it is on the bottom of the handheld. Unfortunately, this change may cause the sound to go muffled, but as usual it is best to listen to 3DS with headphones.
The game card is on the bottom left of both models, but the New Nintendo 2DS XL thankfully adds a cover. This reduces the possibility of accidentally ejecting cartridges during play. Also, the microSD card slot is under the cover of New Nintendo 2DS XL. To switch memory cards with New Nintendo 3DS XL, you need to unscrew the screws on the back panel. Therefore, this change is definitely welcomed.
Regarding the screen itself, the brightness kicked the notch of New Nintendo 2DS XL. This may cause some problems when playing in natural light, but in addition to that the image quality is getting more vibrant.
The position of the speaker and the size of the stylus may be an issue, but overall the change made to the New Nintendo 2DS XL will be a handheld designed better than the New Nintendo 3DS XL.
Winner: New Nintendo 2DS XL
3D: big, but mostly not important differences
As its name suggests, New Nintendo 2DS XL lacks 3D, an early differentiator of the 3DS system family. When 3DS was launched in 2011, one of its most attractive selling points was stereoscopic (sunglasses) 3D. However, as years passed, the interest in 3D faded away. Asking long-time owners of 3DS how often you turn on 3DS while playing 3DS, they will tell you that they rarely use that feature.
Some games in the 3DS library are designed for 3D - like early system sellers Super Mario 3D land - That is not what you often use. Turning on 3D to check the appearance of the game is one thing, but you can actually play the game for quite a while with the slider on. 3D tends to put a strain on your eyes after only a few hours.
New Nintendo 3DS XL technically steps into 2DS XL, but lowering prices may be worth sacrificing.
Winner: New Nintendo 3DS XL (technical)
Performance and games
Under the hood, the handhelds mirror each other. Both are enhanced by a better processor than the original 3DS model. In other words, all excellent games in the 3DS library will be played optimally with either option.
Large library of 3DS hits including a handful of New Nintendo 3DS XL exclusive Xenoblade Chronicles 3D, Isaac's bondage: regeneration) Can play without problems with New Nintendo 2DS XL.
Winner: Tie
Price and availability
The retail price of New Nintendo 3DS XL is 200 dollars. The color has changed since the launch but now you are most likely to find black, blue of the galaxy, and perhaps red.
The retail price of New Nintendo 2DS XL is $ 150. Currently there are three types of Mario Kart 7 bundles (black and turquoise, orange and white, purple and silver).
However, the New Nintendo 2DS XL comes with an AC adapter, but when you purchase the New Nintendo 3DS XL, the price difference will be even bigger, considering that you will need to purchase a (separately) charger separately . The charger can be found at less than $ 10, but still the price difference will be a bit longer.
Winner: New Nintendo 2DS XL
Final verdict
If you have a dedicated Nintendo handheld on the market, neither New Nintendo 2DS XL nor New Nintendo 3DS XL will work. Nonetheless, New Nintendo 2DS XL wins this fight with a cheap $ 50 price and many highly regarded design changes.
Winner: New Nintendo 2DS XL
Updated to 1/18/19 by Steven Petite: Updated referrals to reflect 2 DS availability and pricing section to reflect available models.
No comments:
Post a Comment