MY OPINIONS - Nintendo's NEW 3DS and 3DS LL

The New 3DS featuring... SNES-style XYAB buttons???

On August 29th, 2014, Nintendo announced that they were going to update their handheld gaming device known as the Nintendo 3DS. According to Anandtech.com, the update would include, "...Better quality 3D, NFC built-in, Gyro sensor...7 hour battery life, microSD support, Wireless PC backup support, HTML5 browser, [and a]... CPU clock increase..." But what seems to be putting off most fans are the 2 extra triggers, another analog stick and even some extra buttons! The Big N also said that these new handhelds feature Amiibo support, which are Nintendo's version of the Skylanders figures and are only known to be for Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS.

With all of this information, I've decided to make an opinion on it and it is... it is a smart move on Nintendo's front. Think about it: The increase of battery life was MUCH needed and the better 3D quality will make gameplay so much more in-depth! The only problem is the need for extra triggers and buttons. I already have a hard enough time mashing the X, Y, A, and B buttons, not to mention the RT and LT buttons, so adding even more will just make it more of a hassle. But when you think about it, game developers can use these new features to their advantage! The processor is faster, meaning Internet-powered applications and games will run better and with the new analog stick (called the C-stick), players can now use the camera to their heart's content.

Along with all these comes with larger screens, console size, and... customization? Yes, the new 3DS (not the 3DS XL or LL) will feature custom face and back plates that will change the look of your 3DS outside and even inside! You can now add custom wallpapers to your 3DS home screen. If you're not sold on getting this new 3DS yet, if you LOVE RPGs, well, Nintendo announced that the first exclusive game coming to the new 3DS is Xenoblade Chronicles! Fully remastered in 3D for your gaming pleasure!

So why else is this a great move on Nintendo's part? Well, we can expect more exclusives coming to the 3DS, slong with, hopefully following the success of Mario Kart 8, DLC. Sadly though, no release date has been announced for the United States but is said to be out by the end of the year in Japan. Prices are currently 16,000¥ for the standard size and 18,000¥ for the LL model. 

So what do you guys think of the new 3DS? Will you dish out the cash for a huge improvement or is it a waste of time? Let me know in the Comments.