Nintendo New 2DS XL - Black + Turquoise

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In December 2015, it was announced that the 2DS would be released in Japan on February 27, 2016 to coincide with the Virtual Console release of the original Game Boy Pokémon games. They were made available in translucent red, green, blue and yellow versions with colored buttons. Each were bundled with the corresponding Pokémon game, a special Home Menu theme, a poster, and a code to obtain Mew on the bundled game, or Pokémon X, Y, Omega Ruby, or Alpha Sapphire. [2] Stephen primarily covers phones and entertainment for TechRadar's Australian team, and has written professionally across the categories of tech, film, television and gaming in both print and online for over a decade. He's obsessed with smartphones, televisions, consoles and gaming PCs, and has a deep-seated desire to consume all forms of media at the highest quality possible. How is removing the 3D feature an opportunity to increase battery life? Nintendo decided to save on weight instead of creating a new, beefier battery. By using the same 3DS battery it has made abundant use of in all of its iteration (plus the Wii U and Switch Pro Controllers) it can save on extra cost too. The battery life was always going to be the same as a New 3DS XL that has 3D switched off. 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. While the New Nintendo 3DS XL technically has a leg up on the 2DS XL here, the difference in price may be worth the sacrifice.

Lastly, the “XL” moniker, of course, comes with a larger display – and no drop-off in battery performance either. While battery life remains fairly constant across all three of the models, the screen on the New 2DS XL is 90% larger than the 3DS and 2DS.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.

a b Robertson, Andy (October 4, 2013). "Nintendo 2DS review". London: The Telegraph . Retrieved November 9, 2013. If you’ve always wanted to visit the Louvre Museum in Paris but don’t have the time or money, you can use the official Louvre 3DS app to take a tour of the museum from the comfort of your sofa. I received this console perfectly on time with no hassle whatsoever, the console itself is in perfect condition, no scratches or wear on the design, like brand new, buttons function perfectly and had no bother transferring data!Nintendo’s 3DS homescreen UI remains largely unchanged since its initial 2011 outing on the original 3DS so, as you can imagine it’s not up to modern standards. You won’t spend much time poking around the menus, but it’s definitely something worth noting if you’re buying for a younger member of the family. The 3DS’s UI is most definitely showing its age. Bottom Line: Especially at the right price, the 2DS is a perfect console for younger gamers with its durable design. For those who won't miss the added features, the Nintendo 2DS is the perfect little console to get into the 3DS' (and DS') library of games. New Nintendo 2DS XL Nintendo 3DS vs 2DS vs New 2DS XL: A Complete Comparison 7 Both systems use stereo sound, but their locations differ. On the New Nintendo 3DS XL, the speakers are on both sides of the top screen, whereas on the New Nintendo 2DS XL, they are on the bottom of the handheld. Unfortunately, sound may be muffled due to this change, but as always, the 3DS is best heard with headphones.

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 an adult with adult sized hands, the speaker placement really is a deal breaker. My hands often muffle the speaker on my phone when I'm holding it upright. It's a shame, because I love everything else about this model. a b c d Molina, Brett (August 28, 2013). "First impressions: Hands-on with Nintendo 2DS". USA Today. Gannett Company. Liam_Doolan That doesn't surprise me, none of the New 3DS models seem as sturdy as the old 3DS. I like the design of the N3DS but the old system beats it easily for sturdiness of build.However, the New 2DS XL can't hold a candle to the Nintendo Switch. The top screen has the same 400-by-240 resolution as every other 3DS device. The Switch's screen, meanwhile, is 720p (1,280 by 720), which means it has nearly ten times the number of pixels as any 3DS device's screen. While it's much larger at 6.2 inches, it still has a much higher pixel density at 236ppi compared with the New 2DS XL's 97ppi. The Switch is far brighter, crisper, and more vivid than the New 2DS XL, by far. Which 3DS model do you own? Are you thinking of buying one? Tell us which is your favorite and share your thoughts in the comments below! Damien has over a decade of professional writing experience under his belt, as well as a repulsively hairy belly. Rumours that he turned down a role in The Hobbit to work on Nintendo Life are, to the best of our knowledge, completely and utterly unfounded. Nintendo systems are the only dedicated video game systems where people can find their favourite characters and game franchises, such as Mario, Peach, Yoshi, Kirby, Pokemon, Fire Emblem, Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., Animal Crossing and The Legend of Zelda. There are over a thousand games in the Nintendo 3DS game library and more are always on the way, including three that launch on the same day as New Nintendo 2DS XL. These new games will offer fun new experiences for New Nintendo 2DS XL owners, and for owners of any Nintendo 3DS family systems. The only mark I found on it was a little scratch in the top left corner of the upper screen ( not over where the game shows ) and its not noticeable unless you move it in a certain position and look for it. One other small issue I’ve noticed is that the B button, although it works, if you release it a very small amount with your finger, it will stop registering while the button is still held down. May require a fix one day further down the line, but currently it’s not an issue and many wouldn’t even notice.