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Nintendo New 3DS adds subtle but appreciated upgrades (pictures)
Nintendo's New 3DS isn't all-new by any means, but with an upgraded display and a second analog stick, it's certainly a cool upgrade.
Nintendo New 3DS
Meet the New 3DS -- very slightly different to the old 3DS.
Nintendo New 3DS
Available in Japan only, we went all the way to Tokyo to bring you this review.
Nintendo New 3DS
One of the big changes is the new clip-on covers. We got a lovely wood-grain model with embossed silhouettes. (No, it isn't real wood.)
Nintendo New 3DS
One of the big new additions: two more shoulder buttons. ZL and ZR join the existing L and R.
Nintendo New 3DS
Same cartridge slot, thankfully. Headphone jack front and center.
Nintendo New 3DS
The 3D slider is still there on the display, but the dedicated Wi-Fi switch is gone.
Nintendo New 3DS
Inside, you can see the new analog stick, hiding above the brightly colored main buttons.
Nintendo New 3DS
The new stick doesn't feel very good, sadly. It's like a TrackPoint on a Lenovo laptop.
Nintendo New 3DS
Without the clip-on skin, the system looks plain, to say the least.
Nintendo New 3DS
Thankfully, Nintendo has released almost 40 different covers -- and we're sure there are plenty more to come.
Nintendo New 3DS
3D camera still on tap.
Nintendo New 3DS
The bottom cover is a little harder to get off, so we left it on for this photo. (It requires two screws.)
Nintendo New 3DS
The new display uses facial tracking to monitor your position.
Nintendo New 3DS
The display is the single biggest improvement, and almost worth the price of admission alone.
Nintendo New 3DS
It's not available in the US, UK, Australia or anywhere but Japan for at least a few months, so start saving your pennies!