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     The New Nintendo 3DS and New Nintendo 3DS XL are variations of the Nintendo 3DS. The systems will include many upgrades and improvements to the system.  The systems will come in standard size and XL size.  The New Nintendo 3DS XL will go on sale in North America on February 13, 2015. 

     The 3D function of the new system will be improved.  The new system will allow for viewing the 3D screen at an angle.  The 3D experience will allow for easier viewing and features face tracking.

     The new systems will include NFC support.  This will allow amiibo characters to work without a separate adapter.  The system will feature support to wirelessly connect to a PC to transfer media back and forth.  The system uses MicroSD memory cards instead of SD cards that are used in the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 2DS.

     The system will include a analog control stick on the right side of the machine.  The back side of the machine will include two new buttons, the ZL and ZR.  The ABXY buttons are now colored and resemble the SNES controller buttons.

     An improved web browser has been included.  Parental control functions can only be disabled with the registration of a credit card.

     The system's processor is nearly three times more powerful as the original 3DS. The video RAM has also been increases.  The system will open games faster and allow the web browser and e-Shop to function better and faster.  Downloads from the e-Shop will also be faster.

     With the faster processor, games for the new system will not be playable on older system.  Xenoblade Chronicles will be one such game.

     To accommodate the new system, only Micro SDHC cards can be used.  Micro SHXC cards can't be used.  Gamers will also be able to transfer their data using a Microsoft Windows PC.

     The outer cameras have also been improved.  They will even take better pictures in low lighting conditions. 

    The New Nintendo 3DS system features interchangeable face plates.  Several faceplates will be available when the system is released.  The XL version of the system will not have interchangeable face plates.

     In March 2016, Nintendo added SNES to the Virtual Console.  SNES games only work with the New Nintendo 3DS.

Features
The face-tracking feature uses the system’s inner cameras to adjust images based on your viewing angle, so you can enjoy total immersion in your games.	The C stick brings new control possibilities (like intuitive camera control) to compatible games. And, new ZL and ZR buttons give you more options than ever.	The New Nintendo 3DS will be compatible with all amiibo right out of the box.  That means no amiibo adapter needed.	Improved CPU performance means faster loading times. Many games will look and play better than ever.  Future games will only be for the New Nintendo 3DS and are being built from the ground up to make full use of this power boost.