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Was the 3DS XL really necessary?

 
Was the 3DS XL needed? Put yes if you think so, no if you don't think so, and put on certain circumstances if you think you can trade your 3DS in for it or something like that and comment why for all 3.
Yes
 
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No
 
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On certain circumstances
 
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I think it should on Certain Circumstances if you can trade in your 3DS in for it and if you can keep the the SD card otherwise maybe it might be good for sales. You never know.
I think it should on Certain Circumstances if you can trade in your 3DS in for it and if you can keep the the SD card otherwise maybe it might be good for sales. You never know.
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No I think it's a waste of money for the people who are thinking of buying it. Nintendo has done this already for the DSi. This is just a way of making money. The benefits of having a 3DS XL from the original 3DS are small. The only benefit you will get is having the screen bigger. It's not even great because the system itself will be bigger. A regular 3DS can fit in your pocket. I bet a 3DS XL will not. So I think it's just a waste.
No I think it's a waste of money for the people who are thinking of buying it. Nintendo has done this already for the DSi. This is just a way of making money. The benefits of having a 3DS XL from the original 3DS are small. The only benefit you will get is having the screen bigger. It's not even great because the system itself will be bigger. A regular 3DS can fit in your pocket. I bet a 3DS XL will not. So I think it's just a waste.
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I think it's a waste of money because the 3DS XL does not add anything to the system.
I think it's a waste of money because the 3DS XL does not add anything to the system.
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Mariobros618 : I think it's a waste because it's the same 3DS as before and there's nothing new about it.
Mariobros618 : I think it's a waste because it's the same 3DS as before and there's nothing new about it.
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Not really since its not any different.There are no new controls or updates.Its basically a 3DS except its bigger.Same with the DSi.Nothing different. 
Not really since its not any different.There are no new controls or updates.Its basically a 3DS except its bigger.Same with the DSi.Nothing different. 
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It seems very unnecessary to be releasing another 'new' console every 8 months or so. The fact that Nintendo has developed this pattern as of late leaves my worrying for their future. If they keep saturating the market with products which are essentially nothing more than last year's model with one or two minor tweaks or additions, and then charge the same price they would for a whole new console, I fear even those most loyal to the brand will begin to sour on them. A good parallel would be Sega with all those peripherals they released for the Genesis. I sincerely hope he don't see Nintendo walking down that same path. I don't know what I would do without a new Zelda game every couple of years or so...
It seems very unnecessary to be releasing another 'new' console every 8 months or so. The fact that Nintendo has developed this pattern as of late leaves my worrying for their future. If they keep saturating the market with products which are essentially nothing more than last year's model with one or two minor tweaks or additions, and then charge the same price they would for a whole new console, I fear even those most loyal to the brand will begin to sour on them. A good parallel would be Sega with all those peripherals they released for the Genesis. I sincerely hope he don't see Nintendo walking down that same path. I don't know what I would do without a new Zelda game every couple of years or so...
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It usually never is necessary for a larger handheld. However, I don't see a reason why for them not to release a larger model for $20 more than its predecessor, which isn't going to be discontinued for a long while still. For new consumers, they may buy it for its size. Me, myself, I'd buy for size and it's longer battery life. However, I already own a 3DS and see no reason to own a second, so I'm not going to bother with it. Nintendo has made these decisions even after doing it before. They know what they are doing and they know it won't kill them. 
It usually never is necessary for a larger handheld. However, I don't see a reason why for them not to release a larger model for $20 more than its predecessor, which isn't going to be discontinued for a long while still. For new consumers, they may buy it for its size. Me, myself, I'd buy for size and it's longer battery life. However, I already own a 3DS and see no reason to own a second, so I'm not going to bother with it. Nintendo has made these decisions even after doing it before. They know what they are doing and they know it won't kill them. 
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I'm glad all of you think it's a waste of money. I mean I'm not saying it's a bad thing to make a larger size over the original. It's just a waste of money to owners who already own a 3DS. If you already own a 3DS then you're not really missing much if your not going to be the 3DS XL. It's really no different except a bigger screen, and size, but is it true that the 3DS XL has more battery? If so then I guess for people who don't already own a 3DS should get the XL. It's 20 bucks more but it's worth it if you don't own the original. Well that's in my opinion. Other than that it's pretty much a waste.
I'm glad all of you think it's a waste of money. I mean I'm not saying it's a bad thing to make a larger size over the original. It's just a waste of money to owners who already own a 3DS. If you already own a 3DS then you're not really missing much if your not going to be the 3DS XL. It's really no different except a bigger screen, and size, but is it true that the 3DS XL has more battery? If so then I guess for people who don't already own a 3DS should get the XL. It's 20 bucks more but it's worth it if you don't own the original. Well that's in my opinion. Other than that it's pretty much a waste.
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I really don't think it's a waste of money. I know a lot of people who love portable gaming,
but they have HUGE hands. So it isn't a waste of money.
I really don't think it's a waste of money. I know a lot of people who love portable gaming,
but they have HUGE hands. So it isn't a waste of money.
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Nintendo : The 3DS XL is necessary to Nintendo because the 3DS didn't get that
many buys . So they lost money from it , so now they are bring the 3DS XL
for people to buy to get their profit back. That's the only reason why the
3DS XL came to be .

Me : Is the 3DS XL necessary to me ? Well since I had to sell my 3DS for important
reasons I wouldn't mind if someone else brought it for me. Other than that I wouldn't
get it for my self. I don't like to carry huge portable systems since the first PSP .
I prefer the 3DS than the 3DS XL .
Nintendo : The 3DS XL is necessary to Nintendo because the 3DS didn't get that
many buys . So they lost money from it , so now they are bring the 3DS XL
for people to buy to get their profit back. That's the only reason why the
3DS XL came to be .

Me : Is the 3DS XL necessary to me ? Well since I had to sell my 3DS for important
reasons I wouldn't mind if someone else brought it for me. Other than that I wouldn't
get it for my self. I don't like to carry huge portable systems since the first PSP .
I prefer the 3DS than the 3DS XL .
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Owning it is pretty much 2 words, 3 syllables: BRAGGING RIGHTS!!!
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It does add more battery life but that's the only significant difference..and at such a high price, I don't really see the point. It's cool though. Truthfully I wish I would've gotten an XL before I bought the original one, but it's a really..really high price. $200 for the system alone is a no go.
It does add more battery life but that's the only significant difference..and at such a high price, I don't really see the point. It's cool though. Truthfully I wish I would've gotten an XL before I bought the original one, but it's a really..really high price. $200 for the system alone is a no go.
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cnw64 : yeah the 3ds sold more than the DS did in its first year actually twice as many sales, it has over five million sales so far. and over 10 million games sold. the 3DS is doing very well so the XL is just adding sales
cnw64 : yeah the 3ds sold more than the DS did in its first year actually twice as many sales, it has over five million sales so far. and over 10 million games sold. the 3DS is doing very well so the XL is just adding sales
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Hmm when I saw that they were releasing the 3DS XL along with New Super Mario Bros 2 for the 3DS, I was kind of surprised that they had revealed it. $200 dollars sounds kind of high though, but I may get it sometime after it comes out along with Zelda, Star Fox, and Mario Kart 7.
Hmm when I saw that they were releasing the 3DS XL along with New Super Mario Bros 2 for the 3DS, I was kind of surprised that they had revealed it. $200 dollars sounds kind of high though, but I may get it sometime after it comes out along with Zelda, Star Fox, and Mario Kart 7.
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Mariobros618 : You have your resources and I have mine. Believe what ever you want to believe don't correct me if I'm wrong, I'm wrong ..... so yeah
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Well, at first, I thought it useless. But, after looking it up, it may be better! The battery last DOUBLE the time of the 3DS. And the screen looks believe it or not, better bigger! But, i'm not getting one because, I have a 3DS and I want a Wii U, not a 3DS XL for Christmas!
Well, at first, I thought it useless. But, after looking it up, it may be better! The battery last DOUBLE the time of the 3DS. And the screen looks believe it or not, better bigger! But, i'm not getting one because, I have a 3DS and I want a Wii U, not a 3DS XL for Christmas!
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si it is necessary because that the original screens of the 3ds were 2 small and angered gamers
si it is necessary because that the original screens of the 3ds were 2 small and angered gamers
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No, I like having a big screen. The DSi XL is pretty cool the screen makes the games I play so much more detailed. I have a 3DS so I'm not gonna get an XL.

But the XL isn't as portable but, I think it's still pretty cool.
No, I like having a big screen. The DSi XL is pretty cool the screen makes the games I play so much more detailed. I have a 3DS so I'm not gonna get an XL.

But the XL isn't as portable but, I think it's still pretty cool.
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Matthew2321 : I don't want it for the same reason I really want the Wii U and for Kingdom Hearts three to come out on it!
Matthew2321 : I don't want it for the same reason I really want the Wii U and for Kingdom Hearts three to come out on it!
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The extra large screen is bad for kids, in my opinion, it makes their eye lens adjust to the screen faster, making them need some  sortof eye-aid, it was not necessary and a waste of money, better to buy a regular DS and save your eyes/money. I'm a fan of nintendo, but XL handhelds was there worst idea yet, in my opinion. good question by the way
The extra large screen is bad for kids, in my opinion, it makes their eye lens adjust to the screen faster, making them need some  sortof eye-aid, it was not necessary and a waste of money, better to buy a regular DS and save your eyes/money. I'm a fan of nintendo, but XL handhelds was there worst idea yet, in my opinion. good question by the way
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