Since the days of the GameBoy, Nintendo has always released updated models and special edition variants of their handheld gaming systems. The special edition designs shown are examples only and may not be available to purchase at this time. New 3DS XL (Animal Crossing Happy Home Designer) – Bought to replace the previous one due to its faulty battery and crap decal. We’re hearing word that some recent games which occasionally struggle to run at a consistently smooth frame rate on the old model have no problems on the New 3DS XL, but the real impact will be felt when we see games that only run on the new model, or with enhanced visuals over existing 3DS consoles.

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Removing the top screen from the motherboard isn't the most difficult part of this procedure (though connecting it again certainly is. To completely remove the back of the shell, you will need to unplug the two connectors highlighted above. If you have an existing 3DS, you can copy your old games and save files to your new one using a new application that transfers data wirelessly between your 3DS and PC, or you can also migrate them from 3DS to 3DS. The New Nintendo 3DS XL is, without doubt, the best version of the 3DS ever, and the most feature-rich, comfortable and cleverly thought-out Nintendo handheld since the DS Lite. What we will grumble about is that the slot is concealed beneath a removable back plate, which comes off only when you’ve removed two tiny screws.Was experiencing what is known as the “pop” glitch after about two years of use, where the top screen’s brightness exceeds the maximum for reasons unknown, and if the brightness is set to anything higher than 1, the console seems to short-circuit as turn off instantly.

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This guide has been written to document the process of removing and replacing the 3DS XL's motherboard - effectively allowing 3DS XL owners to swap the colors of their systems' shells. I’m considering eventually transferring everything back to the Animal Crossing system once I feel like retiring the system. Aqua Blue and Cosmos Black were the only colors available at system's launch in Japan, North America and Europe. New 3DS XL (Metroid) – Bought to replace the previous one as I couldn’t get past the embarrassment of playing with the Animal Crossing one in public.It’s a few millimetres wider and thicker and has a flatter top, while the weight has crept up by around 6g.

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This part of the procedure is a harrowing, frustrating, scary thing to go through - especially because these flexible PCBs are so delicate. The right speaker blew out very early on, and in the rare occasions that it does work, it’s sounds extremely crackly. Once you've removed the screws and set them aside, remove the two black pieces in the bottom left and right corners of the shell (as seen below, not highlighted), then gently lift the motherboard and flip it over to reveal the final connector for the top screen, attached to the bottom of the board. The Nintendo 3DS Cobalt Blue color variation in North America was bundled with Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon. This procedure requires a small Phillip's-head screwdriver, a small flathead screwdriver, a pair of tweezers, and a lot of patience.

You've successfully removed the motherboard from your 3DS XL and you've got a scary mess of electronics and tiny screws scattered around your workspace/kitchen table/living room floor. We aren’t going to grumble about Nintendo’s decision to replace SD cards with microSD cards for storage. Do you remember earlier, when I said that reconnecting the top screen was the hardest part of this procedure? Without further ado, pull up a chair and peruse through 145 console variants (including two unreleased) and 106 faceplates for a total of 251 different 3DS members of the Nintendo 3DS family. As such, the list includes all color variations of regular Nintendo 3DS and New Nintendo 3DS, as well as their larger models, the Nintendo 3DS XL and New Nintendo 3DS XL along with the Chinese version, the iQue 3DS XL, and the entry-level versions, the Nintendo 2DS and New Nintendo 2DS XL.

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Open the system up, make sure everything's connected, and try again - most likely, everything will be fine once you've done so. While no aftermarket shells currently exist to make this an even remotely affordable option for most 3DS XL owners, it is a fairly simple process for those who own systems from multiple territories. So you did everything exactly like I told you, turned your system back on and saw something like the picture above, or worse: your screens were black, or your touch panel didn't work, or. I have also bought a Pink/White 2DS for my sister, which she still uses, and the Sun variant of the Sun and Moon 2DS as a keepsake. Taking care not to lose the magnetic film that sits between the Circle Pad Module and the Circle Pad itself, insert the module into its slot as shown below.For those intending to follow this guide, a quick word of caution: failure to follow these directions explicitly can result in irreparable damage to your system, and neither IGN nor this guide's author claim any responsibility for any such damage your system may incur if you choose to perform this procedure. The back houses the charger socket, which works with existing 3DS chargers, and there are some new ZL and ZR buttons in between the old L and R buttons at the rear. Nintendo will be offering alternative backplates with different colour options and custom designs, though, so you will get more opportunity to customise. The New Nintendo 3DS XL Monster Hunter Generations Edition comes in a striking red colour and features artwork of the game’s Fated Four, an elite group of powerful monsters. The Nintendo 3DS Cosmo Black and Ice White color variations were discontinued in Japan on September 2013.