$448.00
The New Nintendo 2DS XL – Black + Turquoise is a sleek, affordable handheld gaming console that offers a vast library of games in 2D. Featuring a fast processor, enhanced controls, amiibo compatibility, and a stylish clamshell design, it’s perfect for gamers of all ages looking for a portable and versatile gaming experience.
About this item
- Colorful accents add style, while the sleek clamshell design makes it comfortable to hold and helps to keep screens safe from scratches when closed.
- A fast processor offers short loading times, so you can start playing in a snap. And it’s all in a lightweight, play-anywhere package.
- The C Stick brings enhanced controls (like intuitive camera control) to compatible games, while ZL and ZR buttons give you plenty of options.
- Tap an amiibo figure to the near-field communication (NFC) reader on the lower screen to enjoy amiibo features in compatible games.
- You can play all Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS and most Nintendo DS games in 2D on this system.
Description
Instead, are you seeking a gaming system that delivers in both style and substance without plumbing your wallet? Gamers of all ages have the Nintendo 2DS XL to look forward to. The new-look console is designed to bring you all the massive gaming library of the New Nintendo 3DS XL, only in 2D and for a more wallet-friendly price! Finished with in colour-popping highlights and improved controls, the New Nintendo 2DS XL is the way forward for any serious gamer.
Why is the New Nintendo 2DS XL the Best Budget Handheld Gaming Console?
Athena: Best Nintendo 2DS XLWe hold that this is easily the best choice for anyone on a budget searching for an additional portable gaming machine. Not only is the design quite sleek however it is also functional, featuring exciting clamshell that provides screens failed to reveal and provides a comfortable grip. With its speedy processor, the console loads rapidly so you can get to your favorite games without waiting around. The new enhanced controls (C Stick + ZL/ZR buttons) allow for a more immersive and intuitve experience.
New Nintendo 2DS XL: The Specs Explained
Design and Build: Adorned in colorful turquoise, the new Nintendo 2DS XL is a stylish clamshell design, compact and protective. Light weight and compact built makes it easy to carry, good for gaming on the go
Game Library: This console is compatible with all Nintendo 3DS and New Nintendo 3DS games (a small number of games are not compatible), as well as most Nintendo DS games and any Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS content in 2D.
Improved Controls: The C Stick allows for easy camera control in many games, and the ZL and ZR buttons provide further control options. These features improve your gaming experience, making it more exciting and fun.
Compatible with Amiibo: The built-in NFC reader will let you tap an amiibo figure on the lower screen to unlock special features in supported games, adding that extra layer of gameplay fun.
Why Get the New Nintendo 2DS XL?
If you are looking for more of a full gaming experience without the 3D component, the New Nintendo 2DS XL is great. Its relatively cheap price also means it is well within the reach of its targets demographics of young gamers or those new to Nintendo’s ecosystem. With a strong library spanning everything from high-octane shooters to wholesome, family-friendly fare, the system truly has something for everyone.
Addressing Common Concerns
For those potential buyers who don’t have concerns about the lack of 3D compatibility the New Nintendo 2DS XL more than makes up for it with a lower entry point, portability and game library. The closure of the clamshell also helps address screen protection, another plus for younger gamers.
Handheld Gaming Consoles Buying Guide
When selecting a portable gaming console, aspects such as game library, portability, control options, and price should be taken into account. The New Nintendo 2DS XL delivers on all counts, with a wealth of games to choose from, a lightweight build, intuitive controls, and because Nintendo, an aggressive price.
Your Types of Handheld Gaming Consoles
Standard Handheld Consoles: These give you the workload of the New Nintendo 2DS XL, but without the bells and whistles.
3D Capable Consoles (e.g., the New Nintendo 3DS XL)
Hybrid consoles — the same as the Nintendo Switch — they can be used as both home console and handheld console.
How It Works
Unlike the original 2DS which featured a single widescreen display, the The New Nintendo 2DS XL relies on a dual-screen setup, and the lower screen is touch-enabled. Because of these enhanced controls, these additional analog controls like the C Stick and ZL/ZR buttons allow for better gameplay and navigating through action and adventure games.
Safety Considerations
The New Nintendo 2DS XL is safe for younger users. The clamshell design keeps the two screens away from each other, to reduce the likelihood they get scratched, and the build is sturdy enough for daily use. It lacks 3D features, which some parents may want for younger kids.
New Nintendo 2DS XL Usage Instructions
Once you charge the New Nintendo 2DS XL, pop in a cartridge and/or download a digital game, you’re ready to go after turning it on. Using the touchscreen or the control buttons, navigate through the home menu, choose your game and play. Connect to Wi-Fi for additional features and updates.
Pros and Cons
Pros:
Affordable price
Extensive game library
Enhanced controls
Amiibo compatibility
Portable and lightweight
Cons:
No 3D capabilities
Less resolution than the new consoles
Why You Should Buy this New Nintendo 2DS XL?
The New Nintendo 2DS XL strikes a decent balance between price performance, and portability. Best of all, it represents a great option for gamers that want access to a fantastic library of Nintendo software without the burden of 3D capabilities. Whether you’re a hardcore gamer or just dipping your toes into the Nintendo pond, there’s something for everyone on this console.
Product Suggestions
New Nintendo 3DS XL: If you want the 3D capabilities and a larger screen.
Nintendo Switch Lite — a more recent portable console that is designed for portability and newer game titles.
Nintendo 2DS: The budget alternative without the flip-up screen.
Best Alternative
If you want to experience a similar handheld experience that has 3D hardware support also, then look towards the New Nintendo 3DS XL. It includes all the features of the 2DS XL, but it also adds the ability to play games with 3D content for an even more immersive experience.
Conclusion
The New Nintendo 2DS XL – Black + Turquoise The New Nintendo 2DS XL – Black + Turquoise is a great product that will suit your needs and we’ll show you how. Its extensive game library, enhanced controls, and amiibo compatibility offer endless entertainment for players of all ages. The New Nintendo 2DS XL is an outstanding hybrid handheld console that brings the best of the classic and modern gaming worlds together — and with so many amazing games on the horizon, it is sure to please both to nostalgic gamers and those who like to explore.
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James Jones –
Jaden –
Outside the lack of 3D the console sports a sleeker, and lighter design compared to that of the New 3DS XL, while offering the same large, and beautiful screens.
Here’s a quick break down of the Pros and Cons!
Pros:
A smaller, and lighter footprint making it even more ideal for taking your adventures alongside you
Offers the same faster processor found in the New 3DS XL for a zippier all around experience, and support for a wider range of games
Screens are over 80% larger compared to the original 2DS
Now supports micro SD cards with no need to remove the back cover, as the most recent iteration of the 3DS required. They have also provided a port cover which offers a nice visual continuity for both the game cartridge, and micro sd slots
New c stick, and back triggers for expanded control options
Feels well made, and sits at a fair price point
Charger comes included
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Cons:
Included stylus is incredibly small
Bottom speaker placement not ideal, and it may be possible to muffle the sound depending on how you hold the system, of course headphones are also still an option for those wanting the best possible audio experience
Game images, and pictures can only be viewed in 2D, but whether this is actually seen as a con is entirely subjective as many do not feel they need the feature anyways
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So thats about it for the ups and downs if you may be considering a purchase, I love mine and look forward to enjoying gaming on it in the near future!
The new two-tone design offers a subtle, and clean sense of style which has left me very pleased with my investment, and if you are a fan of Nintendo, and handheld gaming in general I think you will be too =)
Lucien –
David F. –
My primary reason for why I got my 2DS XL is because of friends. I know, it sounds corny, but I’ve been an active part of the Pokémon community on Twitch for the past year and some. With all the friends I made through it, I really felt left out, since everyone else had a 3DS system and I only had a DSi, so I could never join my friends in the fun they were having in the newer Pokémon games.
So, let’s start with a few smaller things about the console that I love.
– On the New 2DS XL, Nintendo added a flap over the cartridge and SD card slots. It makes swapping game cards and SD cards more of a convoluted process, I admit, but its being there pretty much eliminated the problem of a cartridge being ejected during gameplay, and significantly reduced the risk of dust buildup in the system.
– The New 2DS XL has amazing stereo speakers, especially considering they’re on a mid-range handheld console from Nintendo.
– The system is snappy and has the same CPU, GPU and RAM as the New 3DS XL. I’ve only noticed slowdowns in Pokémon Ultra Moon, when there were 4 Pokémon on the field at once during a battle.
– The New 2DS XL allows you to connect to the system from a computer and manage the files on the SD card using a wireless network connection. The whole process is quite seamless and honestly really cool.
– The New 2DS XL that I purchased (white+orange) has a unique 3D design on its lid that feels like corrugated cardboard. It’s purely for aesthetic, but I love it.
– The notification LED and microphone are exactly the same size and shape, and with the front-facing camera in between, this makes the hinge perfectly symmetrical. It’s a nice attention to detail.
There are a few reasons why I say the New 2DS XL is a perfect upgrade from the DSi. For one, its MSRP is the same as a DSi’s was back in 2009 ($150). For two, it can play pretty close to every game from the original DS line, and in the eShop, you can continue to purchase and download most DSiWare titles that were originally on the DSi Shop. For three, with the 3DS Transfer Tool on both the DSi Shop and in the New 2DS XL’s settings, you can transfer all your old DSiWare titles and photos from your DSi. Just be aware that you can’t transfer DSiWare save data, and once transferred, you won’t be able to play them on your DSi anymore.
I believe there’s a reason the New 2DS XL has the same MSRP that the DSi used to have, and that’s because the New 2DS XL is essentially a perfect blend of the original DSi and the New 3DS XL. Heck, they even put the Home button on the New 2DS XL in the same place as the Power button on the DSi (which, on the DSi, was used to both return to the home screen and shut down the system), just for the sake of making the two consoles feel similar on a usability standpoint! And it really shows, because I was able to get the hang of using the Home button to suspend software right out of the box, thanks to my muscle memories from the DSi. Another neat little similarity between the two is that if you still have a charger for your DSi, you can continue to use that charger because the two consoles share the same connector. And as an added bonus, after receiving backlash for not including chargers with the New 3DS XL, Nintendo decided to change that by including a wall charger for the system with every 2DS XL. As a result, when I got my 2DS XL, this gave me two chargers to use (since I still had my original DSi charger): one that I keep at home and another that I use when I’m on the go.
It’s not all sunshine and rainbows though, and I do have a small list of complaints. Regarding the console itself, I wish Nintendo positioned the stylus holder differently, because its being positioned on the front of the system rather than on the right-hand side means the stylus is only about 2” in length. I also wish they added a battery door like they did on the DSi, because the internal nature of the New 2DS XL’s battery means that if you ever need to replace it, you’ll need to open up the entire system to access the battery bay. If you have the tools you need and have confidence in your skills with disassembling electronics, it’s a quick and easy job, and iFixit has a guide for this process, but a battery door could have made replacing the battery a lot less intimidating for those who have never opened a device before (although it’s still way easier than replacing a smartphone battery).
On a software level, my only complaint has to do with adjusting screen brightness. To adjust the brightness on a 3DS, you have to visit the Home Menu’s Settings panel. This works rather nicely with many 3DS titles, since they can be suspended and resumed after adjusting the brightness. But since original DS games such as Pokémon Black Version can’t be suspended like 3DS titles can, this creates a problem. In cases like this, logically, you would have to save and quit the game to access this menu. But not all is lost, as it is possible to adjust brightness without quitting the game (all you have to do is hold Start and use up and down on the D-pad to adjust this). The process on the New 2DS XL is quite different from the DSi, where you could hold Select and use the volume buttons to adjust the brightness at any point, and the “Start + D-Pad” method only works in original DS titles, which immediately makes it feel very different from the DSi’s operation, which worked across the system, no matter what you were doing. Nintendo doesn’t exactly make it easy for the user to figure out how to adjust the brightness from within older games (I had no idea that this was even possible until I read through the system’s on-board digital manual myself), and due to how used to the DSi’s adjustment process I was, this made breaking the habit a bit hard for me. But you can’t have everything perfect after all, so kudos to them for making it possible in the first place, even if it did take me a little while to get the hang of.
I’ve had my New 2DS XL for just under 3 months now as of the time this review was first published, and because of how much I’m able to do with it and how much fun its games are, I haven’t regretted my purchase of the system for a second. If you’ve been thinking about upgrading from your original DSi, or if you’re looking to buy your first DS system, you really can’t go wrong with the New 2DS XL. Sure, it loses a few features from the New 3DS XL, but it’s far more capable than the DSi (although that’s a given, considering the DSi was replaced by the 3DS line). The system is designed very well, making it easy on your hands when holding it for long periods of time. The folding design makes the system extremely portable (I can easily fit it into one of my pockets). The New 2DS XL is essentially what the DSi would be if it was released in 2018, and I can definitely see myself using the New 2DS XL for another 9 years, just like I did with my DSi.
And for those who made it to the end of this long-winded review, I have a few lifehacks and bits of advice for current and future New 2DS XL owners:
– There is a free YouTube app available on the Nintendo eShop, but I’ve noticed that using the system’s Internet Browser to watch YouTube videos actually gets you a better experience.
– When playing videos using the system’s internet browser, you can use the C-Stick to adjust playback speed in weird and fun ways.
– If you had a wrist strap or accessory charm on your DSi, there is no way to attach it to the New 2DS XL, since the console lacks the accessory loop that the DSi had. I learned this the hard way.
– I recommend switching out the 4GB microSD card that comes with the system for a larger one. I use a 32GB microSDHC card in mine, and it does the job just fine.
– All versions of the New 2DS XL come with a black stylus. If you want a stylus that matches your system color more, or if you want a stylus that stands out more on a dark surface, you can purchase those separately. Just make sure they’re compatible with the New 2DS XL.
– The New 2DS XL has several regional codes (also known as region-locks). Systems purchased in and formatted for each region will only work with eShop games and cartridges that match the system’s regional code. A New 2DS XL from the United States will be unable to play a 3DS game cartridge that came from Japan.
I hope you found my review helpful and that it allows you to make a more informed purchase. And to those who choose to buy a New 2DS XL, I hope you get countless hours of enjoyment out of it!
*Be advised: in my second photo, my New 2DS XL has “Project Mirai: DX” in its game card slot. This game is not included with any New 2DS XL system available in the United States, and was purchased separately after I got the console.