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| Product | Nintendo 3DS (Aqua Blue) | Nintendo 3DS XL (Red) | Sony PlayStation 3 Slim (320GB) | Nintendo Wii U Basic Set | Nintendo DS Lite (Polar White) |
| Price | $149.99 to $199.95 | $190.00 to $302.47 | $245.99 to $460.00 | $269.00 to $549.99 | $15.00 |
| CNET editors' rating | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 4 stars | 3 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Average user rating | 4 stars | 3.5 stars | 0 stars | 3.5 stars | 4 stars |
| Release date | March 27, 2011 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | November 18, 2012 | June 11, 2006 |
| Bottom line | The Nintendo 3DS successfully offers a glasses-free 3D experience that needs to be seen to be believed. A weaker-than-usual launch lineup and some previously inactivated online features dampened its launch, but a recent price drop and a promising holiday lineup shine a light at the end of tunnel. | The supersize Nintendo 3DS XL is a solid portable gaming device, but its thin game library keeps it from being a must-buy for existing 3DS owners and newcomers alike. | With a smaller design, more energy-efficient operation, lower price tag, and built-in Blu-ray and multimedia capabilities, the
PS3 Slim delivers a compelling package for an affordable price. | Despite some clever dual-screen gaming mechanics, the
Wii U's lack of compelling exclusive software and an overall unpolished user experience make it tough to recommend in its current state. | With a slick new design, brighter screens, and a growing library of fun and innovative games, the Nintendo DS Lite is an impressive improvement over the original DS. |
| Media Type | Cartridge Flash memory card | Cartridge Flash memory card | Blu-ray | Nintendo Wii disc Nintendo Wii U disc | Cartridge |
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