Nintendo 3DS XL (Blue/Black): The 3DS XL is your portable gateway into Nintendo's beloved game worlds, with screens that are 90% larger than those of the original 3DS to immerse you more fully in the games you play. It comes in a sleek, foldable design with a blue exterior and black trim.Games are displayed in 3D on the unit's top screen without requiring special eyewear, so you'll feel as though you're peering into living, breathing game worlds. The bottom touch screen allows you to tap, swipe and draw your way through your in-game adventures with the included stylus. The 3DS also brings you a multifaceted photography suite so you can take photos in 3D, edit them and add some Nintendo charm.StreetPass and SpotPass connect your 3DS with other players and wireless hotspots, allowing you to partake in unique multiplayer experiences and get bonus content for several of the games you enjoy.
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As a child you played with wooden or plastic blocks to create what you saw in the world around you ~ a house, a car, a bridge, a cement mixer. In high school, you built lamps, signs and more in shop class. You've also constructed full worlds, filled with realistic people simulating real life. Now, you can go back to your child-like roots and build with blocks again ~ but this time they're virtual blocks, and you can use them to create vibrant, 3D worlds that are filled with adventure and the magic of imagination.Get ready to build whatever pops into your mind when you jump into the 3D, eight-bit worlds of Minecraft. The Tutorial mode makes it simple to master essential skills and learn the basics. So grab your Xbox 360 controller, and start constructing any world that you can think of with the easy-to-use building blocks and the new crafting interface that lets you build the Minecraft world of your imagination in completely new ways. Explore other worlds to go on thrilling adventures, and gain inspiration for your own creations. Battle dangerous monsters that come out at night ~ including the Ender Dragon for an epic end-game battle ~ and be sure to make a shelter to protect yourself when the sun goes down. Explore and build with friends in split-screen mode via Xbox LIVE with up to eight players, so you can share the adventure. Are you ready to construct the world of your dreams in nostalgic, eight-bit fashion?
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Ok, first of all I am not a psychologist, teacher, or have any medical training so these are just my basic observations of the game.
Not that I love my kids playing video games, but if they're going to play this one seems really great. This may be a bit of a stretch, but bear with my. The thing I like about this game is that it's really basic and based on geometric shapes, well really a cube. After watching my kids play this game it really sparks the mind because of this. The player starts with nothing (if playing survival mode) and they have to harvest basic elements and really evolve their world into something out of nothing. Again this may be cheezy, but the it the game demonstrates how in nature we have to harvest our natural resources and use them to create things in life, whether it's wood, coal or gold.
The other thing I like is the creativity that the kids have with the game. While the game is basic, the freedom it gives the kids is great. They're creating these crazy houses and towns after starting from nothing.
Pro's - Not gory - not too violent - i do think the game sparks creativity - while the graphics are basic, I actually like that!
My Best Buy number: 2675230867
My Best Buy number: 2675230867
What's great about it: taking it back to the basics
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what better way to extend the fun of your xbox by adding more players! the controller is exactly like the one that came with the console. This is a great way to extend the fun and allows for multi-player action on a number of games.
Pros - Easy set-up - durable - matches oem controller - both seem to have good battery life - no wires!