The New Nintendo 3DS LL cost ¥18,800 before tax when it launched in Japan on October 11, 2014. That was roughly US$180 at the exchange rate commonly used at the time , although the direct currency conversion doesn’t reflect what the system would have cost after import fees or retailer markups.
Launch price
The New Nintendo 3DS LL was Japan’s version of the larger New Nintendo 3DS XL. Its launch price was:
- ¥18,800 before Japan’s consumption tax
- About ¥20,304 including Japan’s 8% consumption tax in 2014
- Roughly US$180 before tax , based on contemporary conversions
The smaller New Nintendo 3DS launched alongside it for ¥16,000 before tax , making the LL model ¥2,800 more expensive.
What came with it?
Unlike many Nintendo handhelds, the New Nintendo 3DS LL did not include an AC adapter. Owners generally had to buy one separately or use a compatible adapter from an earlier Nintendo 3DS, DSi or DSi XL. The console did include the built-in hardware upgrades that distinguished the “New” models, including a faster processor, improved 3D viewing, additional control features and support for certain exclusive games.
How it compared with other models
The original Nintendo 3DS had launched in Japan in 2011 at ¥25,000 , so the New Nintendo 3DS LL was considerably cheaper at release despite being the more powerful and larger-screened system. In North America, the New Nintendo 3DS XL later launched at US$199.99 , while European pricing was generally €199.99 , though release timing and included accessories differed by region.
So, in practical terms, a new New Nintendo 3DS LL cost about ¥18,800 plus tax in Japan , or approximately ¥20,300 at the register. Limited-edition versions cost more; for example, some special LL bundles were listed at ¥25,600 before tax.