Nintendo 3DS XL - Blue/Black [Old Model] Games Included

I purchased this about a month ago and I now play it more than my Xbox 360! I played on a DSi prior to this and loved it as well but this thing is just flat out amazing, I don't know how else to put it. The game selection is large and varied and has a game for everyone, the 3D is pretty neat in some of the games such as Ocarina of time HD although you have to hold it correctly to prevent ghosting, and the graphics are good enough to satisfy anyone but the PC gaming elitist.When the original 3DS came out I kind of scoffed as it just didn't seem that great, fast forward like 2 years and the XL version comes out and after seeing one first person by a friend I was sold, I went home to do some research and it completely dwarfs the PSVita in every way besides graphics so I ordered one the next day. It really is a high quality system and improves upon the DSi in every way besides battery life and is backwards compatable with my DS game collection.My only real complaint is the rather short battery life, if you have the 3d mode on and the online enabled this thing is lucky to last over 5 hours from my experience which is a bit bothersome so you may need to get a portable battery pack for $20 to double the life to 10 hours if you go on a trip or something. If you don't use 3D or online with medium brightness settings I could see you maybe squeezing the battery life to 7 and 14 hours respectably.All in all though if you are just a normal person that doesn't travel much battery life will never be a problem and playing from bed with it plugged in to the wall allows you to play while charging it at home after a long day at work/school.Overall, Nintendo hit the nail on the head with this product. They might be failing in the home console department with the WiiU but this thing is pure gold and there is no other handheld gaming system that can compare overall with it including Sony's offerings.

Amazing, works perfectly and fits perfectly to my hands.

good, but hard to set up. good condition, but some of the previous owners things were still on the ds. i also noticed that it did not come with any games.

system works great and still holds up refurbished even 6 years after owning itthe 3D is a little wonky but it does not, in fact, come with any games haha, idk why they included that

To start I want to say I have not owned a portable console since the gameboy not even the ds or original 3DS. I have held the 3DS and compared it to the XL and the only legitimate gripe I feel anybody can have is the fact that the XL should have just been the original 3DS. The XL is better in every way.The first thing I instantly came to love about the XL right out of the box was the feel of it. Even though it is bigger than the original it still is light and feels great in your hands. I felt my nieces original 3DS and compared to the XL and the feel is just smoother and rounder than the original. While maintaining it's light weight and smooth makeup it still feels tough enough to survive a couple drops on tile, wood,concrete, or asphalt. The stylus being on the side of the XL as opposed to the back on the 3DS is a much appreciated touch also. The buttons and analog all feel good but just as good as the original 3DS.Now onto the main selling point THE SCREEN!!! I do love the screen and it projects the 3D awesome. The screen truly makes a difference even though it is only expanding the screen so it is just technically stretching the images but they still look great and even though I have heard people say that the games look stretched out I did not not really notice it. The size is really perfect with me as it still fits in even my tightest of jean pockets. The only thing I will warn people about ahead of time is if you are the type of person to be playing on the go a lot like I do be aware that since it is bigger in your pockets that it is very easy to accidentally pop the game cartridge out of the XL. This has happened to me often when put in a tight pocket so always save if you are just putting it into your pocket for a little bit without shutting it off.Overall I really love the feel and look of this and I have never really been a fan of portable consoles until now.