i've been a huge nintendo fan for years and this is honestly such a revolutionary console.

it's portable gaming with better-than-ever internet support, a huge online-friendly roster of games, eshop to download not only add-on software but entire games digitally, precise controls, sleek design that feels comfortable to hold, AND features not previously included on the original 3DS (built-in NFC amiibo support, c stick, Z shoulder buttons, better battery life, rearranged buttons for easier access to certain controls, micro SD card support, etc). truly the very best portable console on the market and i would highly recommend it for anyone considering getting a 3DS family system. it's a bit more expensive than the original 3DS XL, but the extra money is absolutely worth it for all of the improvements and added content.



my system arrived on time and in perfect condition. i was a bit disappointed that the package doesnt come with a charger, but this shouldn't be much of a problem if you had previously owned a DSi or 3DS (the chargers are the same). you can also get generic chargers for these systems for around $15.



as far as data transfer from previous consoles goes: because my first 3DS didn't have much data on it, transferring the data wirelessly from my old SD card to the micro SD card only took about a half hour, but i've heard that this can be tricker and more labor intensive for those with lots of data on the previous console (it may require unscrewing the back plate of the console to physically remove the micro SD card, plugging the card into a PC that has micro SD support, and dragging the files manually).



overall, this is a 5-star system and i definitely recommend it to nintendo fans of all ages and experiences!