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Nintendo on why it isn't selling the standard New 3DS in North America
Nintendo finally confirmed the New 3DS for the west today. However, unlike Europe, North America won’t be receiving the standard/smaller New 3DS system that features cover plates. Consumers in the region will only have the option to purchase the New 3DS XL. As for why this is so, Nintendo of America told Kotaku: Different territories make their own business decisions...
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