"A successor to the massively successful Nintendo DS, it matched its predecessor's two-screen clamshell design, but this time with a stereoscopic 3D screen on the top half that didn't require wearing magic glasses. It was, despite how you might remember things, a phenomenal success, selling a wild 75.94 million units across its ten years and various incarnations. Yet, despite this apparent ubiquity, demand for the devices is currently skyrocketing"
"Given the larger 3DS XL cost $200 on release (which itself was $50 cheaper than the original 3DS at launch), this is a massive price. It goes even higher if you're looking for the so-called New Nintendo 3DS XL, the 2014 version of the handheld that added a new C-Stick and a better CPU, which you'll struggle to pick up in good condition under $280."
The Nintendo 3DS launched in 2010 and was discontinued in 2020. It succeeded the Nintendo DS with a two-screen clamshell design and a stereoscopic 3D top screen that required no glasses. The handheld sold 75.94 million units over ten years and multiple iterations. Secondhand demand has recently surged, causing used 3DS XL models to regularly sell for $200–$350 and New Nintendo 3DS XL units to often exceed $280. Original 3DS XL retail was $200 at launch, making current prices a significant premium. Many lower listings are Japanese-only LL variants or devices with damaged LCDs, and there is no clear single reason for the price spike given stable piracy methods.
Read at Kotaku
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