Nintendo 3DS XL Released in Europe and Japan

Its Now the 28th of july and Nintendo have finally released thier larger screened 3DS Console dubbed the 3DS XL in Europe or 3DS LL in Japan. Our friends in the USA will have to wait till Mid August.



The 3DS XL features a 4.88 inch stereoscopic 3D top screen, which is quite a bit bigger than the 3DS's 3.53 inch screen. The bottom screen measures 4.18inch bottom screen, compared to 3.02 inches on the 3DS. Battery life will be anything from 3 and a half hours to 6 and a half hours. Also you now have a 4GB Memory Card instead of the 2GB card bundled with the 3DS:

Heres a screenshot of the 3DS and 3DS XL together:



The release colours are Blue/Black, Red/Black and Silver/Black, Nintendo also demoed a transparent 3DS XL :


The New 3DS XL also features the least reflective handheld screen in Nintendo history, and that's thanks to an additionalanti-glare treatment that's been applied to its LCD screens, Reflectivity on the Nintendo 3DS was about 12%, but its been decreased now to about 3%.

Those of you looking to buy a 3DS XL can see from the following sites theres already a battle for the lowest priced console:

Heres the UK Prices:

• Zavvi: £167.95
• The Hut: £167.95
• Amazon: £174.99
• Blockbuster: £179.99
• Play.com: £174.99
• Very: £179.00
• ShopTo: £179.86
• Base: £179.95
• PIXMania: £167.20

Heres the Euro Prices:

Amazon Germany its retailing for 199 Euros
Amazon France is selling the 3ds XL for 184 Euros
Amazon Spain the price is 188 Euros
Amazon Italy are selling it for 188 Euros

The release of the 3DS XL is also the release of these games:

Kingdom Hearts 3D Dream Drop Distance


King Mickey and Yen Sid prepare for an impending threat by putting Sora and Riku through the Mark of Mastery exam. Sora and Riku are sent into the Sleeping Worlds, where they will face enemies and allies that have never been seen before. If they can successfully complete the task they are given, they will be deemed true Keyblade Masters.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kingdom-Hear...3418424&sr=1-1

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy



THEATRHYTHM FINAL FANTASY is a celebration of the greatest musical moments from the history of the FINAL FANTASY series. Featuring all of the fans’ favourite music from FINAL FANTASY I to XIII, alongside beautiful new environments and movie scenes from the original games, THEATRHYTHM FINAL FANTASY will reawaken the magic and the memories that have brought the series so close to the hearts of so many.
Coming as part of the FINAL FANTASY 25th Anniversary year, the nostalgia-inducing music, addictive rhythm gameplay and charming art style of THEATRHYTHM FINAL FANTASY is sure to capture the hearts of FINAL FANTASY fans old and new.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Theatrhythm-...3418683&sr=1-1

New Art Academy



Get ready to marvel at your newly discovered creative skills with New Art Academy. Jam-packed with 32 brand-new lessons, New Art Academy will have you painting and drawing your own masterpieces and sharing them with your friends and family in no time.New Art Academy features both Introductory and Advanced lessons - whether you are an old master or a complete novice - offering easy to follow, step-by-step guides to a variety of drawing and painting techniques, styles and materials. You will be surprised how easy they are to pick up and how quickly your techniques can improve. To enhance your learning experience even further and to resemble your real-life inspirations best, some of the reference images for the lessons are now displayed as 3D videos, such as a tree with moving leaves or a river with flowing water. If you can’t get enough of the lessons - don’t worry - there are plenty additional ones coming your way in the near future.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/New-Art-Acad...3418757&sr=1-1

Freaky Forms Deluxe


As the expanded version of the Nintendo 3DS Download Software title, Freakyforms, Your Creations, Alive!, this eccentric game is packed full of user-generated content and contains a wide range of new features for you to enjoy. There are a lot of body parts to choose from when designing your formee, such as wings allowing your formee to fly and wheels that will make your formee move much faster on land.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nintendo-Fre...3418853&sr=1-1