The DS line of handhelds embodied some of Nintendo’s finest craftsmanship– from the DS Phat all the way to the 2DS XL.

Handheld game consoles have a hard life, and even the most well-built models can sometimes fail. The Nintendo 3DS XL, for example, can fail at its hinge, which is what happened to the one owned by ...

meaning 3DS games will work on the console giving you plenty of choice. However, the New 3DS and the New 3DS XL feature a new processor and it is likely Nintendo will release games which are only ...

3DS game prices are soaring, with some titles reaching over $1,000 due to rarity and demand. Standout games like Kirby’s Extra Epic Yarn and Pokemon Sun & Moon Dual Pack draw high values.

so simply swapping out the boards from a normal 3DS to an XL 3DS wouldn’t work; [Stephen] would also like to play US games on his modded console. That leaves only one option: desoldering two ...

The 3DS XL will feature larger screens than its predecessor - a welcome change when you're playing 3D games - and longer battery life. The top screen is now 124mm wide and the bottom screen 106 mm.