Nintendo New 2DS XL - Black + Turquoise

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Unlike the New 3DS and New 3DS XL, the New 2DS XL’s 4.88in top screen is covered with a glossy finish and – just like the Switch’s impressive panel – it looks great. It’s bright and crisp and colours don’t look as washed out as they can do on the New 3DS. a b c d Molina, Brett (August 28, 2013). "First impressions: Hands-on with Nintendo 2DS". USA Today. Gannett Company. But when the console arrives on 28 July there are going to be launch games. Miitopia, a Tomadachi Life-like RPG, sees your Miis building relationships and fighting one another in various settings, while Dr Kawashima’s Devilish Brain Training: Can you stay focused? continues the series’ infamous mental gymnastics. The console retains the 2 cameras capable of taking 3D photos and videos, a built-in microphone and battery, this time with an increased play time, being able to last up to 9 hours on a charge, depending on the games you are playing. Also, you have the same 2 generous screens, the bottom one being a resistive touchscreen and while the system includes 2 GB of flash memory, it can be expanded by another 2 GB through an SD card. Kohler, Chris (August 28, 2013). "Nintendo's Weird New 2DS Proves It: Price Is Always the Problem". Wired. Condé Nast Digital.

Unlike the launch of the New Nintendo 3DS and New 3DS XL, Nintendo won’t be releasing any games that work exclusively with the 2DS XL. Instead, its appeal resides in the fact that it’s capable of playing absolutely any 3DS or DS game ever made. Calling it a "smart move" to redesign the Nintendo 3DS so as to lower costs, Wired felt that the 2DS might enable Nintendo to sell the console at a significantly lower price with a significantly higher profit margin. [45] Post-release [ edit ] The Nintendo Switch costs more than twice the price of the New 2DS XL, but it’s significantly more powerful, and is intended to be a replacement for the Wii U rather than your beaten-up old Nintendo DS. New Nintendo 2DS XL review: Design & display Japan's already getting hot, exclusive New 2DS XL systems". Polygon. April 28, 2017. Archived from the original on April 28, 2017 . Retrieved April 28, 2017.

As far as battery life goes, expect it to be in the same six- or seven-hour ballpark as the New 3DS XL. You’re unlikely to be playing your New 2DS XL for that long in a single sitting, though, so it should easily last you a weekend of occasional play. New Nintendo 2DS XL review: Game compatibility Along with Pokemon Y, this is the second best-selling Nintendo 3DS game and follows the journey of a young Pokémon trainer and friends, as they train Pokémon. This time, the game takes place in the Kalos region—based in France—with the objective being to thwart the schemes of the nefarious criminal organization Team Flare. X and Y introduced 72 new Pokémon species, and includes new features such as the new Fairy-type, character customization, updated battle and training mechanics and more. The 2DS can't display 3D images, also doesn't feature the upgraded features of its newer brothers. This means there's only one Circle Pad, one pair of shoulder buttons, and no built-in Amiibo support. You'll have to buy a separate NFC reader to use Amiibo with this model. Notably, the 2DS uses a standard SD card, not a microSD card. It comes with a 2GB card installed. The extensive library of 3DS hits, including the handful of New Nintendo 3DS XL exclusives (most notably, Xenoblade Chronicles 3Dand The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth), can be played on the New Nintendo 2DS XL without a hitch.

Many early 3DS games, like Super Mario 3D Land, used the 3D quite a bit. But newer games don't use the 3D as much if at all. Pokemon Sun and Moon, for example, ( our review) only display in 3D in limited mini-game sections. And even in early 3DS games, the 3D is never a requirement to solve puzzles. Some games might be a bit less exciting without 3D -- playing Ocarina of Time in 3D, for instance, is a treat for any Zelda fan. But you'd find yourself turning it off before long anyway. This is what the 2DS' huge single LCD screen looks like". Eurogamer. October 16, 2013 . Retrieved November 10, 2013.Nintendo 3DS 'power save mode' illuminated". Joystiq. AOL. Archived from the original on October 12, 2013 . Retrieved August 29, 2013. Nintendo 3DS 'could harm children's sight', parents warned". The Guardian. January 20, 2011 . Retrieved August 29, 2013. As part of a promotional effort for Nintendo's late-2013 releases, the Nintendo 2DS was featured on The Nintendo Experience promotional tour at Simon Malls locations in the United States throughout October and into early November. [13] Launch [ edit ] Built-in amiibo Support: Tap an amiibo™ figure to the near-field communication (NFC) reader on the lower screen to enjoy amiibo features in compatible games. A new look and ergonomic design: Colorful accents add style, while the sleek clamshell design makes it comfortable to hold.

a b Orland, Kyle (August 28, 2013). "How the 2DS could have been Nintendo's first true portable tablet". Ars Technica. Condé Nast Digital . Retrieved August 29, 2013. Tsukayama, Hayley. "Nintendo drops Wii U price, releases new '2DS' handheld". The Washington Post . Retrieved August 20, 2013. Bottom Line: If you want 3D in your 3DS, then the original model and the XL are perfectly fine options (with the New 3DS arguably being the best option). Otherwise, there are definitely merits to opting for one of the 2D versions. Nintendo 2DS Nintendo 3DS vs 2DS vs New 2DS XL: A Complete Comparison 6Once you've got a 3DS, start building your game collection with lengthy titles and some hidden gems from the eShop. At first glance, the two handhelds look almost identical, but a myriad of small differences between the two make them feel different to not just hold but also to play. Both games' action take place primarily on the top screen, which looks excellent for a 3DS family device. It's fairly bright and vivid, and compares favorably with the New 3DS XL's top screen with the glasses-free 3D disabled. The 3D is seldom missed in most games, and I simply disabled it the vast majority of the time I played games on my New 3DS anyway. a b "The Nintendo 2DS is coming to Japan in four gorgeous Pokémon-themed colors". The Verge. Vox Media. December 25, 2015 . Retrieved December 26, 2015.