Too expensive, too outdated technology ... fun makes it nevertheless

In order to clarify it in the outset equal to, is my first 3DS, I had always preferred the normal home console and can "spoil" me from my PS4. Still, I had now made up my mind to buy with appearance of this New 3DS. Of course, I ordered the power supply to it. This raises me already the first question: why in 2015 is not a micro-USB port? So would Nintendo's decision to dispense with a power supply at least make sense, instead of using its own terminal and to force first owner to purchase. Instead, the box is filled with unnecessary instructions, which are again the same thickness as the device. Then dispense the next time rather on a supplied SD card and prefer to tackle the power part.
But me cry brings the price. 200 for the XL 170 and the normal is for what's inside very steep. I was initially unsure whether I should buy me the 3DS or 3DS XL and then I finally decided to go for the XL because me the 3DS was almost too small yet. When I the first time I held in my hand the New 3DS XL, I was somewhat surprised by the fairly high weight, but also from the fashionable metallic look and at first glance, good processing. The impression continues also when you open, the matte plastic with glitter effect looks very good. Only the upper display sits at the hinge slightly shaky and the D-pad is very shaky. Unlike normal New 3DS, the faceplates can not exchange, suggests that Nintendo has since made no further effort is also due to the almost unchanged appearance compared to its predecessor. But the outer glossy plastic has several drawbacks, including the many fingerprints and that it is hard to prevent the 3DS XL is slippery with his weight in his hand. I would have rather liked since a uniform look like on the inside.

The bottom is screwed and below are the replaceable 1750mAh battery and an included 4GB microSD. This I have replaced with by a 64GB SDXC card, which works flawlessly in New 3DS. Are the power button, the slot for the cartridges, the Stylus, which is also so wertig as an ink cartridge with lace, as well as a normal headphone jack on the front.

At the first turning I first get a shock, since the resolution of both displays is absolutely grottig and you can count the pixels already ... now that smartphones 2K displays is almost standard, I find it embarrassing that Nintendo completely again lagging behind and not even installed on at least one display 720p level. Also outdated is the lower resistive touchscreen which is still responds to pressure and actually only the stylus comfortable and easy to use. The operating system runs smoothly and sets Nintendo on typical attention to detail. The load times are generally acceptable, but often vary in the Games. First game I have The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D buy what's published simultaneously with the launch of the New 3DS and therefore should be perfect for the New 3DS. The new C-Stick, the times already mentioned, is reminiscent of the stick often used as a touchpad replacement for old laptops, camera control works amazingly well, but I had to stick a little wider and rounded liked because it slips easily.
A big advantage is the backwards compatibility for optional Circle Pad Pro the old 3DS, so that even games with the support of the second pads are compatible with the C-stick. But despite the pixelated resolution Zelda looks for 3DS level of very good and the most important is of course the gameplay, which is also still exist. The 3D effect remains a unique selling point for the New 3DS and thanks to the Face-Tracking can the New 3DS now also swing without sacrificing quality, because the function works really perfect. For battery life I can not yet make any more precise information because I have the 3DS for only a few days and had not yet been properly endurance.

The New 3DS remains true to its traditional strengths and improves its intrinsic values ​​and many details that make it significantly better than its predecessor, although technically still depend, however, far behind the competition, even mid-range smartphones often have better performance at a similar price. And who knows if in a few years have the smartphone displays with 4K resolution, Nintendo manages perhaps to obstruct even HD displays in 3DS? Who already has the 3DS, should consider whether it the New 3DS again wants to buy for 170-200, especially the new features are limited and there are no "exclusive games" that justify the purchase really.

Plus points:

- Good workmanship
- Send optics
- Large display
- Good-to-use C-Stick
- Face-Tracking function works great
- Intuitive, smart user interface
- Two additional shoulder buttons
- The game

Cons:

- Too high a price
- Lousy display resolution and outdated technology
- No power supply
- No interchangeable faceplates
- Impractical gloss surface
- Displays to dark
- Exclusive New 3DS games at launch