Larger model Nintendo 3DS

a nintendo 3ds xl in open position

rumors of larger model of nintendo 3ds being in production appeared during june 2012, when japanese publication nikkei wrote article stating system scheduled unveiled @ e3 2012. however, nintendo responded these rumors false , article entire speculation , refrained further commenting on subject. finally, on june 21, 2012, system announced during nintendo direct presentation. featuring 90% larger screens original nintendo 3ds, system set launch on major regions during middle of year.

the nintendo 3ds xl (nintendo 3ds ll in japan) released on july 28, 2012 in japan, priced @ ¥18,900, , available in silver + black, red + black , white color variations. in europe, system launched on same day in silver + black, blue + black , red + black color variations. on august 19, nintendo 3ds xl launched in north america, priced @ us$199.99, , available in red + black , blue + black. on august 23, 2012, australia , new zealand saw launch of new handheld, priced @ au$249.95, , available in same color variations in europe, silver + black, blue + black , red + black. launch of nintendo 3ds xl coincided release of new super mario bros. 2, first nintendo 3ds game available in both retail , downloadable versions.

on september 20, 2012, nintendo 3ds xl launched in south korea, in silver + black, red + black , white color variations. on september 28, 2012 system launched in 2 other regions, hong kong , taiwan, in blue + black , white color variations. in december 2012, nintendo chinese distribution partner, ique, launched ique 3ds xl in 3 special editions, 1 featuring mario decal while other 2 feature both mario , luigi.