@Tyson8earzz: I like the normal 3DS. It fits right into your pocket and you can bring it with you anywhere. The XL has a bigger screen (but not higher resolution so expect image to be teary sometimes). The bigger screen is surely better than the smaller screen. It comes down to personal needs.
@Ovirew: LoL if anything, should be 3 hours at maximum (provided there are multiple stages of the boss and they need to be entertaining). But 72 hours ? No sir, no.
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