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| New Nintendo 3DS XL | Evercade Nexus | |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | ||
| Processor | Nintendo ARM11 quad-core processor at 804 MHz (dual-core in original 3DS). | Quad-core 1.5GHz |
| GPU (Graphics) | ||
| AI Upscaling | No | — |
| Advanced Ray Tracing | No | — |
| Graphics Engine | DMP PICA200 GPU at 268 MHz. | — |
| GAMING OUTPUT | ||
| Max Resolution | 4.88-inch upper screen at 800 × 240 (400 × 240 per eye, glasses-free 3D with Super-Stable 3D face tracking); 4.18-inch 320 × 240 touchscreen. | 5.89 inches IPS, 840 x 512 pixels, 500+ nits |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz. | — |
| VRR & HDR | No | — |
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | 13 February 2015 | Expected 2026-10-30 |
| Status | Discontinued (2019) | Coming soon; expected 2026-10-30 |
| BODY | ||
| Build | — | Textured rear grip, customisable RGB light-up logo |
| Colors | — | Black |
| Dimensions | — | 215 x 111 x 34 mm |
| Weight | — | 410 g |
| MEMORY | ||
| System Memory | 256 MB FCRAM plus 10 MB VRAM. | 512MB DDR |
| SOUND | ||
| Audio | — | Front-facing dual stereo speakers; 3.5mm jack: Yes |
| COMMUNICATION | ||
| Bluetooth | No | Wireless headphone support |
| Ethernet | No | — |
| HDMI | None (handheld only). | No (no TV/HDMI out) |
| USB Ports | None (proprietary charging port; AC adapter sold separately in some regions). | USB Type-C |
| WLAN | 802.11b/g Wi-Fi (local wireless and StreetPass). | Wi-Fi 6 (2.4GHz/5GHz) for updates |
| BATTERY | ||
| Battery Life | — | 5+ hours (manufacturer) |
| Capacity | — | 5000 mAh |
| Charging Type | — | USB-C, 5V/2A (adapter not included) |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| In the Box | — | Console, Banjo-Kazooie Double Pack cartridge (Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie), USB-C to USB-A cable, quick start guide |
| Launch Price | — | €199.99 (Standard Edition) — Europe; €229.99 (Nexus 64 Edition (Funstock exclusive, 2000 units)) — Europe; £169.99 (Standard Edition) — UK; £189.99 (Nexus 64 Edition (Funstock exclusive, 2000 units)) — UK |
| Launch Price (USD) | $199.99 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $199.99 (Standard Edition), $229.99 (Nexus 64 Edition (Funstock exclusive, 2000 units)) (US launch price) |
| Multiplayer | — | EverSync local wireless multiplayer |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦280,000 | ₦280,000 – ₦322,000 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
| STORAGE | ||
| Expandable | microSDHC cards up to 32 GB. | Evercade cartridge slot (all existing Evercade cartridges) |
| Internal Storage | 4 GB microSDHC card included. | 4GB eMMC |
| CONTROLLER | ||
| Controller | Built-in Circle Pad, C-Stick, D-pad, ZL/ZR triggers and touchscreen; NFC reader for amiibo. | Layout: Dual analog sticks, D-pad, face buttons, rear bumpers and triggers; Other: TATE mode for vertical play |
| PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT | ||
| Backward Compatibility | Plays Nintendo 3DS, DS and DSi cartridges; Virtual Console downloads. | All existing Evercade cartridges |
| Game Boost | Faster loading and smoother performance in many 3DS titles; exclusive New 3DS games such as Xenoblade Chronicles 3D. | — |