Nintendo 3DS XL LL Silver & Black Console w/ Accessories - USA Seller!
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Manufacturer description
Tested, 100% authentic, & guaranteed to work or your money back! Includes console, stylus, SD card & charger. No games included Console is an import (LL model) and has been region unlocked to play any region cartridge. Nintendo eShop is US shop only. All buttons / controls and console interior are in very good shape! Lower screen has some minor surface scratches but looks nice overall. Top screen has a bit of surface wear and a couple specks of dust underneath. Exterior has some scratches on both sides of the casing. Please see photos for more detail.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Nintendo 3DS XL LL Silver & Black Console w/ Accessories using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro consoles category. Nintendo's retro consoles lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for retro consoles of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Full Specifications
| color | Silver & Black |
|---|---|
| region | Japan |
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