Digital Trends may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Why trust us?

Get your Mario Kart nostalgia on with the 3DS XL Super NES Edition

By Lucas Coll Published August 9, 2018

Nintendo New 3DS XL SNES Edition — Image used with permission by copyright holder

The Nintendo Switch is great, but there’s no denying that the Super Nintendo remains one of the best consoles to ever hit shelves. Judging by the sales of the awesome SNES Classic, the popularity of this old-school 16-bit system endures to this day. It’s no mystery why: The SNES had some of the best games ever made and existed in a time when Nintendo was still an exclusive platform for big-name third-party franchises like Final Fantasy (something that changed when the original PlayStation rolled around).

But what Nintendo was and remains known for its awesome first-party titles like Super Mario, Kirby, The Legend of Zelda, and Star Fox. The iconic Japanese gaming company has kept up this momentum in recent years, with the Switch and 3DS XL bringing Nintendo a lot of success. If you haven’t had the opportunity to score a 3DS yet, or you’ve just been waiting for a deal, then now’s your chance: The retro-inspired New 3DS XL SNES Edition — the perfect blend of old and new — is on sale right now for $150.

The familiar gray-and-purple color scheme of the Nintendo New 3DS XL SNES Edition will be instantly recognizable to any gamer who grew up in the ’90s playing titles like Super Mario World, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Super Metroid, and other 16-bit classics. Even the black box it comes in harks back to the packaging of SNES games. Aside from its great retro design, the New 3DS XL SNES Edition also includes a download code for a copy of Super Mario Kart, the original game that kicked off Nintendo’s now-iconic kart racing series.

The Nintendo New 3DS XL SNES Edition is currently available for $150 from Amazon, or $50 off its normal $200 MSRP. This is the same price as the standard 2DS XL (which lacks stereoscopic 3D functionality), so this limited-time offer is the best way to score a deal on a 3DS right now — the SNES-themed special edition system and a free copy of Super Mario Kart are just icing on the cake.

Looking for more great stuff? Find video game deals and more on our curated deals page, and be sure to follow us on Twitter for the latest updates.

Topics

Deals and News Writer

Lucas Coll has been a freelance writer for almost a decade and has penned articles on tech, video games, travel, cars, and…

Branded Content

Time to plan for the NCAA Playoffs Bowl Games, where will you watch?

Watch NCAA Playoffs on Sling with football players in view

Are you ready for the college football playoffs? Not mentally — we know you’re mentally ready — we mean ready in the sense that do you have a service that will help you watch the games in a convenient and affordable way? If not, we recommend that you check out Sling, which is offering some pretty crazy deals on, you guessed it, an easy and convenient way to catch college football games.

Sling is offering their Orange or Blue plan for a base price of $45.99, or their Orange or Blue plan with local channels (which may open up games from your favorite local teams) at a price of $50.99, or just $5 more. However, for a limited time you will be able to get either of these plans for half off, a generous offering from a great streaming platform. Tap the button below to check it out for yourself or keep reading to see what games you get with each plan, other goodies that the plans provide, and all of the key information you need to make your choice.

Audio / Video

LG for the holidays: Take $400 off the 77-inch LG C3 OLED TV

LG C3 OLED

With Christmas nearly here, we’re guessing there’s at least a handful of shoppers running around stores, scouring aisles for TV deals. And while most of the smaller TVs are at astronomically low prices, the larger, more advanced sets are often still expensive. This is why it’s a great idea to take a look at markdowns on slightly older TVs that are still sold brand-new, like this fantastic LG offer:

For a limited time, when you purchase the LG 77-inch C3 Series OLED through Best Buy, you’ll only pay $1,900. Mind you, this TV once cost $2,300 at full price. We reviewed the LG C3 Series back in 2023, and editor at large Caleb Denison called it “a stellar TV.”

Audio / Video

Beats Studio Pro are usually $350 — today they’re $170

Beats Studio Pro sitting on travel case.

Are you still hunting around for last-minute gift ideas and substantive stocking stuffers? Instead of loading your loved one’s mantle-mounted sock up with candy and whatever Walmart or Target has hanging around in the checkout lanes, why not turn your attention to an awesome pair of Beats headphones? As a matter of fact, you’ll even be able to save a few dollars on one of the best over-ear pairs of cans the company makes:

Right now, when you purchase the Beats Studio Pro Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones through Best Buy, you’ll only pay $150. At full price, this model sells for $200. We tested these cans back in July 2023, and reviewer Simon Cohen said the Beats Studio Pro “offer some much-needed enhancements. And not a moment too soon.”