WEBOct 25, 2021 · We’ve been playing with the larger New Nintendo 3DS XL, and it’s the model better primed to compete with the PlayStation Vita: it’s a fuller-bodied handheld, with its top 3D screen closer in size to Sony’s own handheld. At a glance, the New 3DS XL maintains the familiar fold-open, laptop-esque silhouette of the original models.