2014, and began a staged international release thereafter, reaching all major markets by September 25, 2015. Like the original 3DS, the New Nintendo 3DS also has a larger variant, the New 3DS XL.

The New Nintendo 3DS received positive reviews from critics; although some aspects of its design (such as the placement of the microSD slot) were criticized, the system was praised for its improved performance, additional control options, and better 3D image quality. In July 2017, ahead of the release of the New Nintendo 2DS XL,