The best thing about the New 3DS XL

[Mechageo]

The cartridge reader isn't attached directly to the mainboard in this model. This means that if it breaks, you'll be able to buy a replacement and install it yourself without any soldering knowledge.

Woohoo!

 

[Deleted member]

awesome! but i dont think i have the guts to pull it apart

 

[jaketheknight]

My only problem is the positioning of the reader. With the way I hold the console, I'm afraid that if I get too intense with the game my pinky will pop the cart out. Wish it has a NES-esque door or cartridge lock or something to keep it in there.

 

[Deleted member]

My only problem is the positioning of the reader. With the way I hold the console, I'm afraid that if I get too intense with the game my pinky will pop the cart out. Wish it has a NES-esque door or cartridge lock or something to keep it in there.

Agreed. I would've preferred if it was at the top (like previous models), but anything works, right?

 

[MorgLikesGames]

My only problem is the positioning of the reader. With the way I hold the console, I'm afraid that if I get too intense with the game my pinky will pop the cart out. Wish it has a NES-esque door or cartridge lock or something to keep it in there.

The issue for me is that the power button is right next to the stylus. I end up hitting the power button trying to get the stylus out, it's a pain. But I do think it's a fair trade for the fact that Smash doesn't restart my entire 3DS anymore when I close it.

 

[Nintendoid]

for me I wanted the SNES colored button on the XL version