Afternoon All
Having recently gone through 4 Black and 1 Blue EU un-opened new stock 'New' 3DS Xls I've only come across TN panels for the top and bottom screen.
I remember two years ago, 3 friends had top IPS screens on their 'New' 3DS Xls. (blue, red, and Animal Crossing edition)
Has Nintendo in preparation for the now released 'New' 2DS XL only used the TN screen supplier and but both their 'New' 3DS Xls and 2DS XLs on the same production line.
In conclusion: if you want an IPS screen on your 'New' 3DS XLs go for the used market or new if its an old batch from 2 years ago.
One of the Serial numbers I had with the TN panel was : QEF10759562#
PEACE.

Umskii posted...

Afternoon All
Having recently gone through 4 Black and 1 Blue EU un-opened new stock 'New' 3DS Xls I've only come across TN panels for the top and bottom screen.
I remember two years ago, 3 friends had top IPS screens on their 'New' 3DS Xls. (blue, red, and Animal Crossing edition)
Has Nintendo in preparation for the now released 'New' 2DS XL only used the TN screen supplier and but both their 'New' 3DS Xls and 2DS XLs on the same production line.
In conclusion: if you want an IPS screen on your 'New' 3DS XLs go for the used market or new if its an old batch from 2 years ago.
One of the Serial numbers I had with the TN panel was : QEF10759562#
PEACE.

aren't the new 3DS XL serial numbers be starting with QW.
n/m ur speaking of the EU, I am from the USA.

Here's a good test to see if your screens are any good.
Do they turn on?
Do they display in color?
Are they free of dead pixels?
In the case of a 3D-capable model, does it display the 3D?
If you answered yes to every question, congrats! You got good screens.
What's that? TN? IPS? Screen lottery? That's about as important as the weird white rock on my backyard.

I ordered three galaxy models from Amazon last month. All of them IPS top and TN bottom. Quite happy as IPS looks better but drains more battery. How much more on any front? IDC but I'm sure glad I got the best of both worlds as most action is up top. I'd say your best bet is Amazon US. They're only 175 right now if you have prime.

Never settle for those garbage TN panels. Colors are dull and washed out on TN. Viewing angles are abyssmal on TN. Super Stable 3D on TN is not as good as Super Stable 3D on an IPS panel. Horrible screens to have on a 3DS.
The difference between a TN panel unit to an IPS panel unit is like comparing a GBA SP AGS-001 (TN) to a GBA SP AGS-101 (IPS)

In the end I did settle on a 'New' 2DS XL, Compared it to the 'New' 3DS XL
3DS XL longer battery life, has a larger battery
3DS XL has better audio, the 2DS XL sounds muffled and tinny less spacious.
Both the 2DS XL AND 3DS XL use the same TN panels.
As gimmicky as the 3D slider function can be, its definitely worth the extra money.
Both handhelds have upper hinge wobble, they click fine but have some loose-ness.
I'm gonna get a IPS 'new' 3DS XL one day but I gotta admit some positives for the 2DS XL
1. I feel like you can throw it around without worrying it'll break.
2. its not top heavy like the 3DS XL, its so light in the hands.
3. the entire top half on the 2DS XL has a really clean look to it.
Forget dual IPS screens, I would still personally just take a IPS top TN bottom screen 3DS XL over a 2DS XL.
However I would take a 2DS XL over a dual TN 3DS XL

And who seriously care about that?

Blayshy posted...

And who seriously care about that?

This.

Finn-X posted...

Never settle for those garbage TN panels. Colors are dull and washed out on TN. Viewing angles are abyssmal on TN. Super Stable 3D on TN is not as good as Super Stable 3D on an IPS panel. Horrible screens to have on a 3DS.
The difference between a TN panel unit to an IPS panel unit is like comparing a GBA SP AGS-001 (TN) to a GBA SP AGS-101 (IPS)

I just checked my GBA SP after seeing this picture and I have the AGS-001 model. It looks great to me so I wonder how much better the 101 model looks in real life. Does the DS Lite also come in 2 models?

Why are you people insistent on growing grey hairs over 240p?

Ju-Ku posted...

Finn-X posted...

Never settle for those garbage TN panels. Colors are dull and washed out on TN. Viewing angles are abyssmal on TN. Super Stable 3D on TN is not as good as Super Stable 3D on an IPS panel. Horrible screens to have on a 3DS.
The difference between a TN panel unit to an IPS panel unit is like comparing a GBA SP AGS-001 (TN) to a GBA SP AGS-101 (IPS)

I just checked my GBA SP after seeing this picture and I have the AGS-001 model. It looks great to me so I wonder how much better the 101 model looks in real life. Does the DS Lite also come in 2 models?

Don't respond to Finn-X.

Ju-Ku posted...

Finn-X posted...

Never settle for those garbage TN panels. Colors are dull and washed out on TN. Viewing angles are abyssmal on TN. Super Stable 3D on TN is not as good as Super Stable 3D on an IPS panel. Horrible screens to have on a 3DS.
The difference between a TN panel unit to an IPS panel unit is like comparing a GBA SP AGS-001 (TN) to a GBA SP AGS-101 (IPS)

I just checked my GBA SP after seeing this picture and I have the AGS-001 model. It looks great to me so I wonder how much better the 101 model looks in real life. Does the DS Lite also come in 2 models?

The 2 SP models actually have completely different screens. They even advertised the improved screen on the second model when it was released. The first one uses a standard GBA screen with lights on edge. The second model has a new backlit display, comparable to the ones found on the DS lite. One downside of the second SP model is that you aren't able to turn off the light. The light button instead let's you toggle between different levels of brightness.

Ninkobra posted...

Here's a good test to see if your screens are any good.
Do they turn on?
Do they display in color?
Are they free of dead pixels?
In the case of a 3D-capable model, does it display the 3D?
If you answered yes to every question, congrats! You got good screens.
What's that? TN? IPS? Screen lottery? That's about as important as the weird white rock on my backyard.

Implying TN screens are good screens. Good screens? No. Stuck with them? Yes.
Storm Chamber posted...

Why are you people insistent on growing grey hairs over 240p?

Maybe you should ask Nintendo. They're the ones that supplied 240p on this thing.

For f***'s sake...

Damaged7 posted...

90sRetroGaming posted...

Implying TN screens are good screens. Good screens? No. Stuck with them? Yes.

That might be the case if you were using something like a PC monitor...but for a tiny 240p screen? Its not worth stressing over. The only small difference is only noticeable if you are comparing both side to side. If people didn't know about that small tiny difference, they wouldn't even care. Its not like you would be ignorant of the two different screen types, buy a 3DS and say 'Gee this screen is really s***ty for some reason'
I have both TN and IPS monitors for my PC's. After a few weeks, you don't even notice the differences anymore.

That's what someone who owns a garbage TN screen 3DS would say lol

tn = privacy/security
ips=unprivate/insecurity...

Screen types are about the stupidest thing to obsess over.

Gogo726 posted...

Screen types are about the stupidest thing to obsess over.

This. It's not like it's going to automatically make the 3DS screens look any better.

portable gaming is cheap low standard gaming, only nintendo can get away with it. and their portables are still eating away at their potential console sales and game selection.

NeonDragon9000 posted...

Yes, the 3DS took away millions and millions of Wii-U sales.

The Wii U was a flop because of many reasons.

SeamusOHassey posted...

NeonDragon9000 posted...

Yes, the 3DS took away millions and millions of Wii-U sales.

The Wii U was a flop because of many reasons.

Dude, he was probably sarcastic.

no one cares
they 100% look the samd

Damaged7 posted...

Finn-X posted...

Damaged7 posted...

90sRetroGaming posted...

Implying TN screens are good screens. Good screens? No. Stuck with them? Yes.

That might be the case if you were using something like a PC monitor...but for a tiny 240p screen? Its not worth stressing over. The only small difference is only noticeable if you are comparing both side to side. If people didn't know about that small tiny difference, they wouldn't even care. Its not like you would be ignorant of the two different screen types, buy a 3DS and say 'Gee this screen is really s***ty for some reason'
I have both TN and IPS monitors for my PC's. After a few weeks, you don't even notice the differences anymore.

That's what someone who owns a garbage TN screen 3DS would say lol

I have dual IPS but keep making s*** up to justify your terrible argument.

Sureeeee you do buddy ;)

Finn-X posted...

Never settle for those garbage TN panels. Colors are dull and washed out on TN. Viewing angles are abyssmal on TN. Super Stable 3D on TN is not as good as Super Stable 3D on an IPS panel. Horrible screens to have on a 3DS.
The difference between a TN panel unit to an IPS panel unit is like comparing a GBA SP AGS-001 (TN) to a GBA SP AGS-101 (IPS)

Colors are not dull and washed out on a TN. They are garish and overly-saturated on an IPS screen. 3DS games were developed with TN screens in mind, as that is the first and majority of LCD displays on 3DS systems.
Not only that, but the IPS screens suffer from black crush due to poorer black levels. This results in complete loss in shadow detail for dark games such as Luigi's Mansion Dark Moon, Resident Evil Revelations, etc.
IPS screens also drain the battery faster than TN screens,and have slightly slower response times (pixel transition).
The AGS-101 has noticeable ghosting too.

What kind of panel is used for the n2DS XL?

GeneraLight posted...

Finn-X posted...

Never settle for those garbage TN panels. Colors are dull and washed out on TN. Viewing angles are abyssmal on TN. Super Stable 3D on TN is not as good as Super Stable 3D on an IPS panel. Horrible screens to have on a 3DS.
The difference between a TN panel unit to an IPS panel unit is like comparing a GBA SP AGS-001 (TN) to a GBA SP AGS-101 (IPS)

Colors are not dull and washed out on a TN. They are garish and overly-saturated on an IPS screen. 3DS games were developed with TN screens in mind, as that is the first and majority of LCD displays on 3DS systems.
Not only that, but the IPS screens suffer from black crush due to poorer black levels. This results in complete loss in shadow detail for dark games such as Luigi's Mansion Dark Moon, Resident Evil Revelations, etc.
IPS screens also drain the battery faster than TN screens,and have slightly slower response times (pixel transition).
The AGS-101 has noticeable ghosting too.

Nah IPS > TN
I prefer sharp colorful visuals to washed out poor quality images thank you very much
Solid Sonic posted...

What kind of panel is used for the n2DS XL?

TN so don't buy one

So that's all they're using now? Smh.

Finn-X posted...

I prefer sharp colorful visuals to washed out poor quality images thank you very much

IPS isn't any sharper than TN you stupid moron.

GeneraLight posted...

Finn-X posted...

I prefer sharp colorful visuals to washed out poor quality images thank you very much

IPS isn't any sharper than TN you stupid moron.

Yes it is you 'stupid moron'