Nintendo announced their new slate of 3DS products earlier tonight, but focused on the news of a larger 3DS. Like its prediscesor, the Nintendo 3DS XL will grow and expand for those wanting a bit more heft to their portable 3D device. Polygon received the full tech specs, including the Japanese title for the XL, which is just "LL."
"The 3DS XL will boast a new 4.88 inch stereoscopic 3D display screen, an increase from the 3.53 inch screen in the current Nintendo 3DS model. The system's secondary display, the touchscreen, will also see a size increase from 3 inches to 4.18 inches.
The new system will also boast extended battery life. Nintendo estimates that the 3DS XL will offer 3.5 to 6.5 hours of play time with 3DS titles, six to ten hours when playing DS titles.
Nintendo of America reps tell Polygon that the 3DS XL will come with an AC adapter included, unlike its Japanese counterpart. The new package will not include an XL-sized charging cradle, however."
The DS XL will retail for $199.99 and drop on August 19th. It'll be joined by New Super Mario Brothers 2 and later by Rabbids Rumble.
