Nintendo New 2DS XL - Black + Turquoise

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Finally, the New 3DS XL features a built-in Amiibo reader. This lets you scan your figures to use in compatible games, like Super Smash Bros. for 3DS. New 3DS XL Downsides

Nintendo Announces the New Nintendo 2DS XL for June". AusGamers. Archived from the original on July 28, 2017 . Retrieved July 13, 2017. 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. Nintendo 3DS 'power save mode' illuminated". Joystiq. AOL. Archived from the original on October 12, 2013 . Retrieved August 29, 2013.Transparent Red and Blue Nintendo 2DS designs revealed". Eurogamer. September 23, 2014 . Retrieved September 23, 2014. 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.

The New Nintendo 2DS XL isn’t going to set the world alight. It’s not new and revolutionary like the wonderful Nintendo Switch. But the New Nintendo 2DS XL is a thoughtful and welcome addition to Nintendo’s handheld console range. After almost six years of 3DS devices being on the market, the 2DS XL represents a refinement of what Nintendo does best. It’s colourful and chunky with an aura that shouts for you to play with it and, just like the original 2DS, it loses nothing by not having a stereoscopic 3D display. 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.Nintendo officially unveiled the 2DS on August 28, 2013 via a press release; members of the press were given a chance to demo the device in private prior to the announcement. [8] According to Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé, the Nintendo 2DS is primarily aimed at a younger demographic than the Nintendo 3DS — particularly, those younger than 7 years old; whom Nintendo had advised not to use the 3D features on the 3DS due to potential eye health concerns. The validity of Nintendo's claims were questioned by vision experts, however, who believed that the 3DS could actually help detect certain eye problems, and felt the warnings were for liability reasons rather than any realistic harm. [9] [10] [11] 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. Nintendo 3DS 'could harm children's sight', parents warned". The Guardian. January 20, 2011 . Retrieved August 29, 2013. 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. Kelly, Makena (July 3, 2018). "Nintendo's special edition Animal Crossing 2DS XL is adorable and I'm mad I can't buy it". The Verge. Archived from the original on July 7, 2018 . Retrieved March 13, 2019.

Still, the question remains – does the New Nintendo 2DS XL have what it takes to impress in an age where Nintendo fans can get a home console-quality experience on the go? Design 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 ] a b c d e f g "Nintendo 3DS family comparison chart" (PDF) (PDF). Nintendo of Europe . Retrieved August 28, 2013. [ dead link] 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 speaker location and stylus size may be an issue for some, but overall, the changes made to the New Nintendo 2DS XL make it a better-designed handheld than the New Nintendo 3DS XL.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.