Nintendo 3DS XL Console: Pokémon Y - Best Retro Games

For sale is a fully tested and working Nintendo 3DS XL Console in used, very good condition.  Included in the package are the Nintendo 3DS XL Console, Pokémon Y and AC Adapter. It may have some minor scratches or visual imperfections but this in no way affects the functionality of the console. The console will not work with the eShop, it is CLOSED by Nintendo. Please note that this is a Japanese import 3DS XL console that has been converted to US firmware, all functionality is the same. Upgrade to include your choice of games! Please note: Photos are for reference only.

Color preferences are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed. If you require a specific color, please contact customer service.

This is a Japanese console that has been converted to US firmware, it functions exactly the same as a US console.

Nintendo 3DS XL Console – Features

Experience the first console to successfully integrate 3D into gaming without making it seem like just a small gimmick. The Nintendo 3DS XL Console takes everything that was great about the DS and heavily builds onto them. It gives an amazing gaming experience, making it one of the most successful consoles, that is used and loved to this day. With the 3DS XL, Nintendo packs in a larger screen and even longer battery life. Eventually, allowing you to play your games for even longer!

AMAZING 3D CAPABILITIES

One of the most prominent features of the console is its ability to display stereoscopic 3D effects. That too without the use of 3D glasses or additional accessories, powered by the Nintendo Network. Augmented reality using its 3D cameras and Virtual Console allows you to download and play games originally released on older video game systems.

POWERFUL PROCESSOR

The main central processing unit is a dual-core ARM11 MPCore-based processor clocked at 266 MHz. One processor core is dedicated to games and applications, while the other core is exclusive to the operating system, enabling multitasking and background tasks. These tasks are handled seamlessly in the background during gameplay or while the system is in sleep mode. The system also contains a single-core ARM9-based processor, enabling backward compatibility with both Nintendo DS and DSi titles.

OUTSTANDING PARTICULARITIES

The console features 2 cameras capable of taking 3D photos and videos. Also, a built-in microphone, and a lithium-ion battery with longevity between 3 and 8 hours, depending on the games you are playing. Also, you have 2 generous screens, the bottom one being a resistive touchscreen and while the system includes 2 GB of flash memory, it can be expanded by another 2 GB through an SD card.

Nintendo 3DS XL Console – Games

Even though it features backward compatibility with older Nintendo DS videogames, the console has an impressive library on its own. It features over 1300 fun titles to play all day!

LEGEND OF ZELDA OCARINA OF TIME

The player controls Link in the fantasy land of Hyrule on a quest to stop the evil king Ganondorf. You’ve to travel through time and navigate dungeons and an overworld. The game introduced features such as a target-lock system and context-sensitive buttons that have since become common in 3D adventure games. The player must learn to play numerous songs on an ocarina to progress.

MARIO KART 7

With almost 19 million copies sold, Mario Kart 7 is the number 1 best-selling Nintendo 3DS game. As with previous games in the Mario Kart series, players participate in racing on various Mario-themed tracks. They played as one of seventeen different Mario characters. While racing, the players make use of power-up items that either assist their character or hinder opposing characters. New additions to the game include hang-gliding attachments for karts. Also, the ability to drive underwater, the ability to drive in the first person, and the ability to fully customize the vehicles’ builds.

POKEMON X

Along with Pokémon Y, Pokémon X is the second best-selling Nintendo 3DS game and follows the journey of a young Pokémon trainer and friends, as they train Pokémon. This time, the game takes place in the Kalos region—based in France—with the objective being to thwart the schemes of the nefarious criminal organization Team Flare. X and Y introduced 72 new Pokémon species. It also includes new features such as the new Fairy-type, character customization, updated battle and training mechanics, and more.

LUIGI’S MANSION

Take control of Luigi, equipped with the Poltergust 5000, a ghost-eating vacuum cleaner, and embark on a quest to pacify the spirits of Evershade Valley and save Mario from King Boo by gathering the shards of the shattered Dark Moon. You’ll have to explore five themed mansions and solve fun puzzles in order to gather all the missing shards. You can also play with your friends, working together to clear each level of a haunted tower. We guarantee it will have you playing for hours on end!

ANIMAL CROSSING: NEW LEAF

One of the most relaxing games on the 3DS, Animal Crossing has you take the role of a villager mistaken as a mayor of a town inhabited by lots of friendly and quirky characters. As you explore and develop the town, you can collect, buy and sell items to decorate your home and the world around you, with several new activities being added to this game. As the game is open-ended, you’re bound to stay playing it for hours on end.

Nintendo 3DS XL – Fun Facts

• One thing you may not know is if you blow into the 3DS microphone while on the “Home” menu, the icons on the screen spin around.
• If you’ve always wanted to visit the Louvre Museum in Paris but don’t have the time or money, you can use the official Louvre 3DS app to take a tour of the museum from the comfort of your sofa.
• The 3DS was initially believed to be a failure, so in order to make up for the losses, Nintendo executives took a pay cut. Also, the company’s president cut his salary in half. However, the system turned out to be one of the most popular that Nintendo ever released!