New Nintendo 3DS XL Hyrule Edition Console £155 [Using Code] @ Tesco Direct

Worth noting in the title that this is the New 3DS XL too I'd say.

Wool_Sheep

Godamnit it continues to tempt me even though I don't NEED it. I'm … Godamnit it continues to tempt me even though I don't NEED it. I'm surprised how fast the price has lowered.Read lessRead more

Anyone interested in this kind of thing would likely have done the same as I did, and bought the first Zelda gold new 3DS XL. Good price.

I have one of these and they are beautiful. Heat.

drnkbeer

With an exploited firmware you can exploit the system to allow you to … With an exploited firmware you can exploit the system to allow you to downgrade the console to an earlier firmware. Earlier firmwares are more susceptible to installations of custom firmware and homebrew applications.Read lessRead more

Also allows to to safely run dual firmware with the right cart (_;)

Heat added! Got one this morning for £161 + Charger! Thanks for posting

Godamnit it continues to tempt me even though I don't NEED it. I'm surprised how fast the price has lowered.

With a game I would have gone for it. For now I'll stick to my OLD Fire Emblem limited edition XL.

Spidersmudge

Anyone interested in this kind of thing would likely have done the same … Anyone interested in this kind of thing would likely have done the same as I did, and bought the first Zelda gold new 3DS XL. Good price.Read lessRead more

I have the Link Between Worlds 3DS XL in front of me, hence the I don't NEED it (Since in the grand scheme of things the New are this gens DSi) comment but it's still tempting as it's bloody gorgeous

I've had my eye on an XL 3ds, new or old. as an upgrade from my cosmos black original 3ds.. Really tempted with this although I rarely touch my 3ds as of late so it's an expensive upgrade.

geeadamg

What can you do with the exploited firmware once it has been exploited?

Run exploits.

Picked one of these up on Saturday after ordering on Tesco Direct and couldn't find any discount codes at the time, probably me not looking properly, but I still wish I would have waited a couple days. Heat from me, lovely looking system.

CaptainCustard

I'm a tad out of the game so can anyone tell me the difference between … I'm a tad out of the game so can anyone tell me the difference between the old and new xl's please? Am quite tempted to get my first at some point...Read lessRead more

Faster processor (so menus are better, some games are improved), better 3D, built in near field reader, built in secondary joystick.

sJohnson23

Faster processor (so menus are better, some games are improved), better … Faster processor (so menus are better, some games are improved), better 3D, built in near field reader, built in secondary joystick.Read lessRead more

Plus Xenoblade Chronicles and most of the SNES classics (Mario, Earthbound, Zelda, Metroid, Mario Kart, F-Zero...) are exclusive to the new model.

MadonnaProject

For those interested, the blue one on the website is a MUCH better deal … For those interested, the blue one on the website is a MUCH better deal as it is cheaper especially with the code. Also it is widely confirmed the blue and black consoles were released with the superior screens top and bottom and the special edition come with the inferior ones with worse colours and whites. Your choice but go for the blue or black ones.blue - http://www.tesco.com/direct/new-3ds-xl-metallic-blue-console/725-5750.prd?pageLevel=&skuId=725-5750black - http://www.tesco.com/direct/new-nintendo-3ds-xl-metallic-black-console/175-2066.prd?pageLevel=&skuId=175-2066Read lessRead more

If you're talking about IPS screens, no version of the 3DS is guaranteed to have them. It seems like a lottery - Nintendo QA is pretty slack in this regard so I wouldn't get anyone's hopes up saying the black or blue consoles will have IPS screens. There are Hyrule units out there with IPS too.

Besides, the 'normal' screen is perfectly fine. The main benefit of IPS is the better viewing angles which is nice, but not worth crying over.

Also I'd argue it is worth getting the Hyrule edition because it will almost certainly hold its value better than the black or blues (and looks a whole lot nicer to boot).

Nice one, I've waited years to bite. It's a bit annoying to have to buy Zelda separately, but on the other hand great to get the newest version with a rarer skin at this price! Looking forward to playing Nintendo games for the first time since the Gamecube.

game not included but still heat for pricr

Excellent - just bought one!!!

these come with exploitable firmware.

powerbrick

these come with exploitable firmware.

they do or they dont? your post isnt quite clear
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jboy123

they do or they dont?

they do, 9.9
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Don't forget you can still buy the New 3DS XL from Amazon.fr for £150 delivered. Just make sure to select Amazon as the seller.
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Wool_Sheep

I have the Link Between Worlds 3DS XL in front of me, hence the I don't … I have the Link Between Worlds 3DS XL in front of me, hence the I don't NEED it (Since in the grand scheme of things the New are this gens DSi) comment but it's still tempting as it's bloody gorgeous Read lessRead more

Yes it looks amazing! I'd recommend getting the clear plastic Hori cover as well. These things are fingerprint/scratch magnets.

powerbrick

these come with exploitable firmware.

Mine when I bought from Amazon shipped with 10.3 which I was able to easily bring down to 9.2

tearfly

Don't forget you can still buy the New 3DS XL from Amazon.fr for £150 … Don't forget you can still buy the New 3DS XL from Amazon.fr for £150 delivered. Just make sure to select Amazon as the seller.Read lessRead more

Just bought Metallic Blue from ShopTo for £149.85 with DPD next day delivery

drnkbeer

Mine when I bought from Amazon shipped with 10.3 which I was able to … Mine when I bought from Amazon shipped with 10.3 which I was able to easily bring down to 9.2Read lessRead more

Was it used? As Internet says 9.9.

What can you do with the exploited firmware once it has been exploited?

I bought this console for my son and it looks great. I personally decided to trade some old games and preordered from Game the Fire Emblem Fates new 3ds xl console, which I think looks awesome (release date 20 May). I was super pleased when my old games totalled £120 in store credit ! make sure to ask Game to match too CEX, otherwise prices are very low.

powerbrick

Was it used? As Internet says 9.9.

Nope brand new, Pre-order item too.

McNugget

Run exploits.

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McNugget

Run exploits.

With an exploited firmware you can exploit the system to allow you to downgrade the console to an earlier firmware. Earlier firmwares are more susceptible to installations of custom firmware and homebrew applications.

Ordered heat added

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powerbrick

Was it used? As Internet says 9.9.

The US version comes with 9.9 installed as it was released back in November. The European version however does come with 10.3.

powerbrick

Also allows to to safely run dual firmware with the right cart (_;)

​What do you even need a cart for? Not needing to swap carts and i haven't even moved over to a9lh yet. Sooo tempted to get this n3ds over my o3ds xl although none of the games are good enough to justify the expensive upgrade.

Wonderful console.

ah man, I just bought the blue one 4 days ago for £149. this one was £28 dearer where I bought mine. And yes I did check HUKD for any recent deals.

I really wanted this 3DS -



...then I found out it doesn't really exist

there's a black one on the tesco website for 165...with the code it'll be 145...is the case worth an extra 10?

gadg3t87

ah man, I just bought the blue one 4 days ago for £149. this one was £28 d … ah man, I just bought the blue one 4 days ago for £149. this one was £28 dearer where I bought mine. And yes I did check HUKD for any recent deals. Read lessRead more

As you might've seen when you searched, this was £144 from Base a few weeks ago. I realise this won't make you feel any better. Just saying

I'm always tempted to bite on the N3DS, but I can't quite justify circa £150 to play some old SNES games I finished 20-odd years ago.

DracUK

Just bought Metallic Blue from ShopTo for £149.85 with DPD next day … Just bought Metallic Blue from ShopTo for £149.85 with DPD next day deliveryRead lessRead more

Nice one! I'm really tempted to get one now. So many great games.