Everything you love about  3DS-only bigger! Extra Large 3D Screen: The top screen of the  3DS XL system are 90% larger than that of the original Nintendo 3DS, at 4.88 inches. It's the largest screen on a handheld to date! The lower screen is also getting a bump up from 3 inches to 4.18 inches. Longer Battery Life: Get your game on for even longer! The  3DS XL comes with an estimated 6.5 hours of battery life - a noticeable increase from the 3.5 hours on the original  3DS. Larger SD Card: Now you can store even more of your favorite downloadable games from the  eShop on a larger 4GB SD card! This is double the storage space from the  3DS - which means double the fun!