In an effort to appeal to nostalgic gamers and collectors, Nintendo recently unveiled a special edition NES 3DS XL.
The original Nintendo Entertainment System, or NES as it's more commonly referred to, was a console beloved by many gamers who grew up playing it during the 90s. The exterior of the NES Edition 3DS XL is designed to mirror the look of the console's iconic controller with its classic A and B buttons, and D-pad. The NES 3DS XL will only be available through GameStop retailers and is one of three special edition 3DS consoles that Nintendo announced, the other two being a Persona Q edition and a Super Smash Bros. edition.
The NES 3DS XL will not be released until October 10th, but it is currently available for pre-order.
Retro Console Redesigns
The NES 3DS XL Will Make You Feel Nostalgic
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