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| Product | Nintendo 3DS (Cosmo Black) | Nintendo 3DS XL (Red) | Nintendo 3DS XL (Blue) | Nintendo Wii U Deluxe Set |
| Price | $171.99 | $199.99 to $229.07 | $199.99 to $302.47 | $349.99 to $499.00 |
| CNET editors' rating | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 3 stars |
| Average user rating | 4 stars | 3.5 stars | 4.5 stars | 4 stars |
| Release date | March 27, 2011 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | November 18, 2012 |
| 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. | 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. | 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. |
| Media Type | Cartridge | Cartridge Flash memory card | Cartridge Flash memory card | Nintendo Wii disc Nintendo Wii U disc |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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