CFFJR wrote:Comfort will likely be a big factor for that same reason.
I don't know if I have wider than normal hands, but even the 3DS XL was still too small for me. So I got one of the Cyber grips for my 3DS XL. It's incredibly comfortable and totally got rid of the hand cramps. Here's their New 3DS XL version:
https://www.amazon.com/Cyber-Gadget-Rub ... 013JDH8J0/