I think Nintendo has done it right and has done us a favor buyers. Those who already have a predecessor with a power supply, are not forced mitzukaufen it, for the console 10 is then cheaper. And the others who did not make DSi / 3DS or how I want to sell him, must halt the not really expensive accessories with two additional mouse clicks or the store with an additional handle to pick. But no, people always see only the negative and just looking for reasons to complain, and may just want to not admit that it was their own fault.
I had to write now. And when I'm at it, I write a few words about the product itself:
I must admit that the surface of my normal 3DS Aqua Blue I liked better, even if you've seen every fingerprint. The glossy surface was very nice and the color was just perfect, I find it a pity that the 3DS colors when XL are not scheduled times (now I hope, however, that they do not come out, or I would to jetztigen purchase perhaps regret). However, I must say that the silver color of the XL also like me, it looks better than in the photo.
The color, however, is the only thing I will miss the predecessor. The larger screen is just awesome, you get used to it and would not go back then. The larger pixels I realize actually not at all, because you have already seen it in the normal 3DS and the difference is minimal, if at all. And by the way I have very good eyes.
The main reason why I bought the 3DS XL, were my hands, which are slightly larger and for the smaller 3DS was not so good. It was, but I had to, just for longer gaming sessions, always take a break, because it has become uncomfortable. This is now no longer the case, although I have to stretch every now and then a hand briefly (this but I have not even pause the game) to join hands are not in such an almost cramped position as before.
The tactile feedback of the buttons was, as so often mentioned in other reviews, also improved, they really feel better.
I have very long and hard about whether it is really necessary to get the same console in a different form, but it was really worth it and I do not regret it. Other benefits have been discussed already in other reviews, I need not write here.