I have been looking forward to the New 3DS long time and I am also very enthusiastic! Previously I had the 3DS XL and I've been thinking long (weeks ^^) if I again take the XL version, but the cover plates and the colorful buttons have me but then leave to buy the smaller model: -D. Actually, I was most looking forward to the cover plates and the improved 3D effect, but now I have to say that the best of the C-Stick is! I play Zelda currently Majors Mask and it's great how great the camera work by the C key is functioning. The additional shoulder buttons I have not yet needed. However disturbs me the new arrangement of the stylus and the on / off switch. Both are now using much more complicated, so 1 star deduction.
Conclusion: Even though I had the XL before, I do not regret having taken the minor. I think even if one its predecessor (Whatever) owns, worth the changes definitely to get a New 3DS - and now excuse me, I have to try the Skull Kid majors Mask abzuluxen!