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The '''Nintendo 3DS XL''' (Japanese: '''ニンテンドー{{j|3DS LL}}''' ''Nintendo 3DS LL'') is a [[Nintendo 3DS]] model that was announced on [[Nintendo Direct]] by [[Nintendo of America]] president {{wp|Reggie Fils-Aime}} on June 21, 2012.  
The '''Nintendo 3DS XL''' (Japanese: '''ニンテンドー{{j|3DS LL}}''' ''Nintendo 3DS LL'') is a [[Nintendo 3DS]] model that was announced in a [[Nintendo Direct]] on June 21, 2012.  


Both screens of the Nintendo 3DS XL are approximately ninety percent larger than the screens of the Nintendo 3DS. The console has an improved battery life, lasting from 3.5 to 6.5 hours. The Nintendo 3DS XL's stylus slot has moved from the back to the right side of the console. The AC adapter is not packaged with the console in Europe and Japan. The console is bundled with a 4GB SD card.
Both screens of the Nintendo 3DS XL are approximately ninety percent larger than the screens of the Nintendo 3DS. The console has an improved battery life, lasting from 3.5 to 6.5 hours. The Nintendo 3DS XL's stylus slot has moved from the back to the right side of the console. The AC adapter is not packaged with the console in Europe and Japan. The console is bundled with a 4GB SD card.


A special {{wp|Circle Pad Pro}} for the Nintendo 3DS XL has been released in Japan, being available from November 15, 2012. It has not been released outside of Japan yet.
The Circle Pad Pro XL, a special version of the {{wp|Circle Pad Pro}} for the Nintendo 3DS XL, was released, since the original Circle Pad Pro was not compatible with it due to the system's size.
 
In Japan, production of some colors of Nintendo 3DS XL has already ceased, with all other colors to be discontinued in the near future.


==Pokémon games==
==Pokémon games==
All releases listed are the year in which the Japanese version was released.
All releases listed are the year in which the Japanese version was released.
{{consolegames}}
{{consolegames}}
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Pokémon Rumble Blast]]
| [[Pokémon Rumble Blast]]
| Fighter
| Action RPG
| 2011
| 2011
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity]]
| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity]]
| Dungeon crawler
| Dungeon crawler
| 2012
| 2012
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Pokémon X and Y]]
| [[Pokémon X and Y]]
| Main series RPG
| Main series RPG
| 2013
| 2013
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Pokémon Art Academy]]
| Art training
| 2014
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]
| [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]
| Versus fighter
| Versus fighter
| 2014
| 2014
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Pokémon Art Academy]]
| [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]]
| Art training
| Main series RPG
| 2014
| 2014
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|-
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]]
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon]]
| Main series RPG
| style="background:#FFF" | Dungeon crawler
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | 2014
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | 2015
|}{{left clear}}
|}{{left clear}}


===Nintendo eShop===
===Nintendo eShop===
The {{wp|Nintendo eShop}} uses the Internet to purchase and download 3DS-exclusive downloadable games (including 3D classics), DSiWare, and Virtual Console games with money uploaded onto the console.
The {{wp|Nintendo eShop}} uses the Internet to purchase and download select full 3DS titles, 3DS-exclusive downloadable games (including {{wp|3D Classics}}), {{wp|DSiWare}}, and [[Virtual Console]] games with money uploaded onto the player's account.


{| class="roundy" style="border: 2px solid #777; background: #CCC; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px;"
{{consolegames}}
! class="roundytl" style="padding:2px; background: #EEE" | Title
|- style="background:#FFF"
! style="background: #EEE" | Genre
! class="roundytr" style="padding:2px; background: #EEE" | Release
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| [[Pokédex 3D]]
| [[Pokédex 3D]]
| Utility
| Utility
| 2011
| 2011
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Pokémon Dream Radar]]
| [[Pokémon Dream Radar]]
| First-person shooter
| First-person shooter
| 2012
| 2012
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Pokédex 3D Pro]]
| [[Pokédex 3D Pro]]
| Utility
| Utility
| 2012
| 2012
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Pokémon X and Y patches
| Update
| 2013<!-- - 201? -->
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
| [[Pokémon Bank]]
| [[Pokémon Bank]]
| Utility
| Utility
| 2013
| 2013
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Poké Transporter]]
| [[Poké Transporter]]
| Utility
| Utility
| 2013
| 2013
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Pokémon Battle Trozei!]]
| [[Pokémon Battle Trozei]]
| Puzzle
| Puzzle
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | 2014
| 2014
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[The Thieves and the 1000 Pokémon]]
| Action
| 2014
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Special Demo Version]]
| Main series RPG (demo)
| 2014
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Pokémon Shuffle]]
| Puzzle
| 2015
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Pokémon Rumble World]]
| Action RPG
| 2015
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Pokémon Picross]]
| Puzzle
| 2015
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Great Detective Pikachu ~Birth of a New Duo~]]
| Cinematic adventure
| 2016
|-
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon Special Demo Version]]
| style="background:#FFF" | Main series RPG (demo)
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | 2016
|}{{left clear}}
|}{{left clear}}


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Select Nintendo 3DS retail software titles are available to download via the Nintendo eShop since August 2012.
Select Nintendo 3DS retail software titles are available to download via the Nintendo eShop since August 2012.


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{| style="{{roundy|10px}}; border: 2px solid #777; background: #CCC; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; background: #EEE" | Title
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; background: #EEE" | Title
! style="background: #EEE" | Genre
! style="background: #EEE" | Genre
! style="background: #EEE" | Original release
! style="background: #EEE" | Original release
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #EEE" | eShop release
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #EEE" | eShop release
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|[[Pokémon Rumble Blast]]
| [[Pokémon Rumble Blast]]
|Action RPG
| Action RPG
|2011
| 2011
|2012
| 2012
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity]]
| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity]]
|Dungeon crawler
| Dungeon crawler
|2012
| 2012
|2012
| 2012
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Pokémon X and Y]]
| [[Pokémon X and Y]]
|RPG
| Main series RPG
|2013
| 2013
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | 2013<!--
| 2013
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Pokémon Art Academy]]
| [[Pokémon Art Academy]]
| Art training
| Art training
| 2014
| 2014
| 2014--><!--
| 2014
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]]
| [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]
| Versus fighter
| 2014
| 2014
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]]
| Main series RPG
| Main series RPG
| 2014
| 2014
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | 2014-->
| 2014
|}
|-
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| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon]]
| style="background:#FFF" | Dungeon crawler
| style="background:#FFF" | 2015
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | 2015
|}{{left clear}}
 
====Virtual Console games====
[[Virtual Console]] games are old games that were originally released on past consoles, and have now been re-released on the Nintendo eShop. They can be downloaded after being bought.
 
{| style="{{roundy|10px}}; border: 2px solid #777; background: #CCC; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px;"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; background: #EEE" | Title
! style="background: #EEE" | Genre
! style="background: #EEE" | Original system
! style="background: #EEE" | Original release
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #EEE" | VC release
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{ga|Pokémon Trading Card Game}}
| Card game
| [[Game Boy Color]]
| 1998
| 2014
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]]
| Puzzle
| [[Game Boy Color]]
| 2000
| 2014
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{game|Red and Green|s}}
| Main series RPG
| [[Game Boy]]
| 1996
| 2016
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{game|Blue| (Japanese)}}
| Main series RPG
| [[Game Boy]]
| 1996
| 2016
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{game|Red and Blue|s}}
| Main series RPG
| [[Game Boy]]
| {{tt|1998|Based on the North American release date, as the games were released under different names in Japan}}
| 2016
|-
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{game|Yellow}}
| style="background:#FFF" | Main series RPG
| style="background:#FFF" | [[Game Boy]]{{tt|*|Japan}}<br />[[Game Boy Color]]{{tt|*|International}}
| style="background:#FFF" | 1998
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | 2016
|}{{left clear}}
 
====Patches====
Patches for various Pokémon games have been released on the Nintendo eShop. Additionally, Pokémon Shuffle can update itself when performing the daily check-in, but such updates cannot be downloaded through the Nintendo eShop. If an update is available on Nintendo eShop for a game the player has, the update has not been downloaded yet and there is an attempt to launch that game while connected to the internet, the system will inform the player of the update and offer to go straight to the update in Nintendo eShop to download it.
 
{{consolegames}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Pokémon X and Y patches
| Update
| 2013 - 2014
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Pokémon Bank patches
| Update
| 2013 - 2014
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Pokémon Art Academy patch
| Update
| 2014
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS patches
| Update
| 2014
|-
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybl|5px}}" | Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire patches
| style="background:#FFF" | Update
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | 2014
|}{{left clear}}


===Via backwards compatibility===
===Via backwards compatibility===
The Nintendo 3DS XL can be used to play games playable in the [[Nintendo DS]] series of systems, excluding [[Game Boy Advance]] games.
The 3DS can be used to play games playable in the [[Nintendo DS]] series of systems, excluding [[Game Boy Advance]] games.


{{consolegames}}
{{consolegames}}
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Pokémon Dash]]
| [[Pokémon Dash]]
| Racing game
| Racing game
| 2004
| 2004
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Pokémon Trozei!]]
| [[Pokémon Trozei!]]
| Puzzle game
| Puzzle game
| 2005
| 2005
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team]]
| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team]]
| Dungeon crawler
| Dungeon crawler
| 2005
| 2005
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}
| {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}
| Action RPG
| Action RPG
| 2006
| 2006
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}
| {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}
| Main series RPG
| Main series RPG
| 2006
| 2006
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]]
| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]]
| Dungeon crawler
| Dungeon crawler
| 2007
| 2007
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]]
| [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]]
| Action RPG
| Action RPG
| 2008
| 2008
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{game|Platinum}}
| {{game|Platinum}}
| Main series RPG
| Main series RPG
| 2008
| 2008
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]]
| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]]
| Dungeon crawler
| Dungeon crawler
| 2009
| 2009
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}
| {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}
| Main series RPG
| Main series RPG
| 2009
| 2009
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]]
| [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]]
| Action RPG
| Action RPG
| 2010
| 2010
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{game|Black and White|s}}
| {{game|Black and White|s}}
| Main series RPG
| Main series RPG
| 2010
| 2010
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure]]
| [[Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure]]
| Education
| Typing
| 2011
| 2011
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Pokémon Card Game: How to Play DS]]
| [[Pokémon Card Game: How to Play DS]]
| Card game
| Card game
| 2011
| 2011
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Pokémon Conquest]]
| [[Pokémon Conquest]]
| Turn-based strategy
| Turn-based strategy
| 2012
| 2012
|- style="background:#FFFFFF;"
|-
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]]
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]]
| Main series RPG
| style="background:#FFF" | Main series RPG
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | 2012
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | 2012
|}<br clear="left">
|}{{left clear}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:Nintendo 3DS XL Black.png|A Black Nintendo 3DS XL
File:Nintendo 3DS XL Black.png|A Black Nintendo 3DS XL
File:Nintendo 3DS XL Mint.png|A Mint Nintendo 3DS XL
File:Nintendo 3DS XL Mint.png|A Mint Nintendo 3DS XL
File:3DS XL Expansion Slide Pad.png|The 3DS XL Expansion Slide Pad
File:3DS XL Expansion Slide Pad.png|The Nintendo 3DS Circle Pad Pro XL
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Special Pokémon editions==
==Special Pokémon editions==
{{bulbanews|Japan to get limited edition Pikachu 3DS XL}}
{{bulbanews/6|Japan to get limited edition Pikachu 3DS XL|Limited edition Pikachu Yellow 3DS XL sells out|Special Edition Charizard Nintendo 3DS XL announced for Japan|Eevee edition Nintendo 3DS LL unveiled|Pokémon X and Y-themed Nintendo 3DS XL to be available in Japan|Xerneas Yveltal Blue 3DS XL sells out on Amazon in nine hours}}
{{bulbanews|Limited edition Pikachu Yellow 3DS XL sells out}}
 
{{bulbanews|Special Edition Charizard Nintendo 3DS XL announced for Japan}}
{{bulbanews|Eevee edition Nintendo 3DS LL unveiled}}
{{bulbanews|Pokémon X and Y-themed Nintendo 3DS XL to be available in Japan}}
{{bulbanews|Xerneas Yveltal Blue 3DS XL sells out on Amazon in nine hours}}
*Pikachu Yellow edition: Yellow Nintendo 3DS XLs which featured {{p|Pikachu}} on the cover were available at Japanese {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}}s starting on August 25, 2012 at a cost of {{tt|¥18,900|$242.37}}. It was only available as a preorder and could be picked up between the 25th and September 15th. The console sold out in less than a day, with some fans reporting waiting in line for over four hours.
*Pikachu Yellow edition: Yellow Nintendo 3DS XLs which featured {{p|Pikachu}} on the cover were available at Japanese {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}}s starting on August 25, 2012 at a cost of {{tt|¥18,900|$242.37}}. It was only available as a preorder and could be picked up between the 25th and September 15th. The console sold out in less than a day, with some fans reporting waiting in line for over four hours.
*Charizard edition: A {{p|Charizard}} edition of the Nintendo 3DS XL was announced for Pokémon Centers throughout Japan. It was available to win via a lottery from November 3 to November 26, 2012. If the sales are successful, Nintendo has announced that it will be available for purchase for {{tt|¥18,900|$242.37}} from December 15 to January 14 in Japan.
*Charizard edition: A {{p|Charizard}} edition of the Nintendo 3DS XL was announced for Pokémon Centers throughout Japan. It was available to win via a lottery from November 3 to November 26, 2012. If the sales are successful, Nintendo has announced that it will be available for purchase for {{tt|¥18,900|$242.37}} from December 15 to January 14 in Japan.
*Eevee edition: An {{p|Eevee}} edition was available to purchase from a lottery until June 30, 2013.
*Eevee edition: An {{p|Eevee}} edition was available to purchase from a lottery until June 30, 2013.
===Systems===
<gallery perrow=3>
<gallery perrow=3>
File:Nintendo 3DS XL Pikachu Yellow.png|Pikachu Yellow 3DS XL
File:Nintendo 3DS XL Pikachu Yellow.png|Pikachu Yellow 3DS XL
File:Nintendo 3DS XL Charizard.png|Charizard 3DS XL
File:Nintendo 3DS XL Charizard.png|Charizard 3DS XL
File:Nintendo 3DS XL Eevee.png|Eevee 3DS XL
File:Nintendo 3DS XL Eevee.png|Eevee 3DS XL
File:Nintendo 3DS XL Xerneas Yveltal Blue.png|Xerneas Yveltal Blue 3DS XL
File:Pokémon XY 3DS XL red.png|Xerneas/Yveltal Red 3DS XL
File:Nintendo 3DS XL Xerneas Yveltal Blue.png|Xerneas/Yveltal Blue 3DS XL
File:Nintendo 3DS XL Premium Gold.png|Premium Gold 3DS XL
File:Nintendo 3DS XL Premium Gold.png|Premium Gold 3DS XL
File:Nintendo 3DS XL Pikachu Yellow box.png|Pikachu Yellow 3DS XL box
</gallery>
 
===Boxes===
<gallery>
File:Nintendo 3DS XL Pikachu Yellow North American box.png|North American Pikachu Yellow 3DS XL box
File:Nintendo 3DS XL Pikachu Yellow box.png|Japanese Pikachu Yellow 3DS XL box
File:Nintendo 3DS XL Pikachu Yellow Active Boeki box.png|Southeast Asian/Middle Eastern Pikachu Yellow 3DS XL box
File:Nintendo 3DS XL Pikachu Yellow South Korean box.png|South Korean Pikachu Yellow 3DS XL box
File:Pokémon XY 3DS XL red box.png|Xerneas/Yveltal Red 3DS XL box
File:Pokémon XY 3DS XL blue box.png|Xerneas/Yveltal Blue 3DS XL box
</gallery>
</gallery>


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==Cameos==
==Cameos==
*In [[Pokémon X and Y]], after starting a new game with [[Serena (game)|Serena]], Serena stands up from her bed holding a Pikachu Yellow 3DS XL. [[Calem (game)|Calem]] is not seen with a 3DS or 3DS XL.<ref>[http://fryguy64.proboards.com/post/111659/thread Pokémon X and Y cameos | NinDB Forums]</ref>
*In [[Pokémon X and Y]], after starting a new game with {{ga|Serena}}, Serena stands up from her bed holding a Pikachu Yellow 3DS XL. {{ga|Calem}} is not seen with a 3DS or 3DS XL.<ref>[http://fryguy64.proboards.com/post/111659/thread Pokémon X and Y cameos | NinDB Forums]</ref>


==References==
==References==
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{{Consoles}}
{{Consoles}}
[[Category:Electronic devices]]
[[Category:Electronic devices]]
[[Category:Nintendo consoles]]
[[Category:Nintendo consoles]]

Revision as of 16:49, 4 October 2016

Nintendo 3DS XL
ニンテンドー3DS LL Nintendo 3DS LL
Nintendo 3DS XL.png
Nintendo 3DS XL
Release dates
Japan: July 28, 2012
North America: August 19, 2012
Europe: July 28, 2012
Australia: August 23, 2012
South Korea: September 20, 2012
China: December 1,2012
Hong Kong: September 28, 2012
Taiwan: September 28, 2012
Technical specs

N/A

Related information
Console generation: Eighth generation
Pokémon generations: I*, II*, III*, IV*, V*, VI
Console type: Handheld
Colors:
Red
Blue
Silver
White
Pink
Black
Mint
External links

The Nintendo 3DS XL (Japanese: ニンテンドー3DS LL Nintendo 3DS LL) is a Nintendo 3DS model that was announced in a Nintendo Direct on June 21, 2012.

Both screens of the Nintendo 3DS XL are approximately ninety percent larger than the screens of the Nintendo 3DS. The console has an improved battery life, lasting from 3.5 to 6.5 hours. The Nintendo 3DS XL's stylus slot has moved from the back to the right side of the console. The AC adapter is not packaged with the console in Europe and Japan. The console is bundled with a 4GB SD card.

The Circle Pad Pro XL, a special version of the Circle Pad Pro for the Nintendo 3DS XL, was released, since the original Circle Pad Pro was not compatible with it due to the system's size.

In Japan, production of some colors of Nintendo 3DS XL has already ceased, with all other colors to be discontinued in the near future.

Pokémon games

All releases listed are the year in which the Japanese version was released.

Title Genre Release
Pokémon Rumble Blast Action RPG 2011
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity Dungeon crawler 2012
Pokémon X and Y Main series RPG 2013
Pokémon Art Academy Art training 2014
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS Versus fighter 2014
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Main series RPG 2014
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Dungeon crawler 2015


Nintendo eShop

The Nintendo eShop uses the Internet to purchase and download select full 3DS titles, 3DS-exclusive downloadable games (including 3D Classics), DSiWare, and Virtual Console games with money uploaded onto the player's account.

Title Genre Release
Pokédex 3D Utility 2011
Pokémon Dream Radar First-person shooter 2012
Pokédex 3D Pro Utility 2012
Pokémon Bank Utility 2013
Poké Transporter Utility 2013
Pokémon Battle Trozei Puzzle 2014
The Thieves and the 1000 Pokémon Action 2014
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Special Demo Version Main series RPG (demo) 2014
Pokémon Shuffle Puzzle 2015
Pokémon Rumble World Action RPG 2015
Pokémon Picross Puzzle 2015
Great Detective Pikachu ~Birth of a New Duo~ Cinematic adventure 2016
Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon Special Demo Version Main series RPG (demo) 2016


Retail titles

Select Nintendo 3DS retail software titles are available to download via the Nintendo eShop since August 2012.

Title Genre Original release eShop release
Pokémon Rumble Blast Action RPG 2011 2012
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity Dungeon crawler 2012 2012
Pokémon X and Y Main series RPG 2013 2013
Pokémon Art Academy Art training 2014 2014
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS Versus fighter 2014 2014
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Main series RPG 2014 2014
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Dungeon crawler 2015 2015


Virtual Console games

Virtual Console games are old games that were originally released on past consoles, and have now been re-released on the Nintendo eShop. They can be downloaded after being bought.

Title Genre Original system Original release VC release
Pokémon Trading Card Game Card game Game Boy Color 1998 2014
Pokémon Puzzle Challenge Puzzle Game Boy Color 2000 2014
Pokémon Red and Green Main series RPG Game Boy 1996 2016
Pokémon Blue Main series RPG Game Boy 1996 2016
Pokémon Red and Blue Main series RPG Game Boy 1998 2016
Pokémon Yellow Main series RPG Game Boy*
Game Boy Color*
1998 2016


Patches

Patches for various Pokémon games have been released on the Nintendo eShop. Additionally, Pokémon Shuffle can update itself when performing the daily check-in, but such updates cannot be downloaded through the Nintendo eShop. If an update is available on Nintendo eShop for a game the player has, the update has not been downloaded yet and there is an attempt to launch that game while connected to the internet, the system will inform the player of the update and offer to go straight to the update in Nintendo eShop to download it.

Title Genre Release
Pokémon X and Y patches Update 2013 - 2014
Pokémon Bank patches Update 2013 - 2014
Pokémon Art Academy patch Update 2014
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS patches Update 2014
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire patches Update 2014


Via backwards compatibility

The 3DS can be used to play games playable in the Nintendo DS series of systems, excluding Game Boy Advance games.

Title Genre Release
Pokémon Dash Racing game 2004
Pokémon Trozei! Puzzle game 2005
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team Dungeon crawler 2005
Pokémon Ranger Action RPG 2006
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Main series RPG 2006
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness Dungeon crawler 2007
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Action RPG 2008
Pokémon Platinum Main series RPG 2008
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky Dungeon crawler 2009
Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Main series RPG 2009
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Action RPG 2010
Pokémon Black and White Main series RPG 2010
Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure Typing 2011
Pokémon Card Game: How to Play DS Card game 2011
Pokémon Conquest Turn-based strategy 2012
Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Main series RPG 2012


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Special Pokémon editions

  • Pikachu Yellow edition: Yellow Nintendo 3DS XLs which featured Pikachu on the cover were available at Japanese Pokémon Centers starting on August 25, 2012 at a cost of ¥18,900. It was only available as a preorder and could be picked up between the 25th and September 15th. The console sold out in less than a day, with some fans reporting waiting in line for over four hours.
  • Charizard edition: A Charizard edition of the Nintendo 3DS XL was announced for Pokémon Centers throughout Japan. It was available to win via a lottery from November 3 to November 26, 2012. If the sales are successful, Nintendo has announced that it will be available for purchase for ¥18,900 from December 15 to January 14 in Japan.
  • Eevee edition: An Eevee edition was available to purchase from a lottery until June 30, 2013.

Systems

Boxes

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Cameos

  • In Pokémon X and Y, after starting a new game with Serena, Serena stands up from her bed holding a Pikachu Yellow 3DS XL. Calem is not seen with a 3DS or 3DS XL.[1]

References

Game systems with Pokémon games
Nintendo handheld consoles
GB (Pocket · GBL · SGB · SGB2) • GBCminiGBA (SP · GBm · GBP)
DS (Lite · DSi · DSi XL) • 3DS (XL · 2DS · New 3DS · New 3DS XL · New 2DS XL)
Switch (Lite · OLED)
Nintendo home consoles
SNES (BS-X · SGB · NP · SGB2) • N64 (DD) • GCN (GBP)
Wii (Family Edition · mini) • Wii U
Switch (OLED)
Sega consoles
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