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November 2013
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The editors liked
Comfortable in the hands
Robust design
Affordable DS option
Great library of games and StreetPass software
The most ergonomic 3DS yet
Slightly improved battery life
Affordable
Works with all 3DS and DS games
Who used 3D playback anyway?
There are some great Nintendo games out there
Perfect for Pokemon
Ships with power adaptor
Not uncomfortable in use (despite looks)
The Nintendo 2DS is the most affordable portable system for a younger gamer or for those not interested in 3D visuals. It packs in a 4GB SD card and gives players access to the 3DS' impressive library of cartridge-based and downloadable games. Best of all
Cheap price
Amazing games
Durable design
The first thing that hits you when you pick up the Nintendo 2DS is how surprisingly robust it feels. Yes
This is a cheaper version of the 3DS
But it's clearly been constructed to withstand a fair amount of punishment. In fact
It takes us back to the days of the Game Boy and Game Boy Color - two incredibly resilient machines aimed at overzealous youngsters who didn't care about such things as c
Cheap
Plays all 3DS and DS games
Child-friendly design
Comfortable to hold
Comfortable shoulder buttons
3D dropped
Bigger catalogue of games
Inexpensive
Does everything the 3DS can
Except 3D
Hinge
Free design is more kid
Friendly
The editors didn't like
Won't fit in your pocket
3D camera feels pointless
We miss the hinge
Feels cheap
Plasticky and toylike
Won't fit in pocket
Non-folding design
Might not suit young kids' small hands
Not exactly ergonomic brilliance
Least attractive DS out there
No auto power saving mode
Battery life should really be better
The 2DS feels cheap and has only one speaker
Which sounds a little lacking. Though it's designed for children
There are a few vulnerable spots on the 2DS
And it might not survive a bad fall. By today's standards
Its screens feel too small
Needs a case
Least elegant DS platform
No 3D
Losing the 3D option might not be as dramatic as you think
But it's still a shame to see it removed from this scaled-down system - it's the 3DS console's main talking point
After all. Another drawback of the 2DS is the mono speaker
Which isn't fantastic quality. Stereo sound is still available via the headphone socket
However.The console also loses the clamshell design of the original 3DS sys
Comfortable in the hands, Robust design, Affordable DS option
Won't fit in your pocket, 3D camera feels pointless, We miss the hinge
If you're a gamer who hasn't jumped into the DS game yet, the 2DS is not the place you'll want to start. But if you're buying for someone younger who's been pestering you for the new Luigi's Mansion, the 2DS could be exactly what you need.Not only can it...
The Nintendo 2DS is the most affordable portable system for a younger gamer or for those not interested in 3D visuals. It packs in a 4GB SD card and gives players access to the 3DS' impressive library of cartridge-based and downloadable games. Best of all
The 2DS feels cheap and has only one speaker, which sounds a little lacking. Though it's designed for children, there are a few vulnerable spots on the 2DS, and it might not survive a bad fall. By today's standards, its screens feel too small
With a new low price, the 2DS offers a huge array of compelling games and makes for a great entry-level system for uninitiated first-time gamers...
Published: 2014-12-04, Author: Chris , review by: theverge.com
Abstract: Video games are welcome at the table of popular art, alongside movies, music, and television. Home consoles get a lot of attention, but portable gaming has done the heavy lifting when it comes to expanding the reach and acceptance of the medium.The road t...
Look, I get it: it's no coincidence Nintendo launched the 2DS the same day as Pokémon X & Y. And yes, Joey might be right in that some people will use it as a Pokemon machine. But there were so many nice comforts in the 2DS: often, I felt like I was holdi...
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Published: 2013-10-25, Author: Will , review by: pcmag.com
Inexpensive. Can do everything the 3DS does, except display 3D images. Hinge-free design is more friendly for small hands.
A bit clunky compared with either version of the 3DS or the Sony PlayStation Vita
Nintendo's $130 2DS might not be your ideal do-it-all gaming handheld, but if you have a young kid or a tight budget, it's your best choice....
Published: 2013-10-22, Author: Dave , review by: makeuseof.com
Abstract: In a move that left many gamers scratching their heads, Nintendo released the 2DS , a portable gaming system that removes the glasses-free 3D screen and clamshell design for which the console is known. It's a big change, as all but one of Nintendo's recen...
Abstract: I could start this review by simple say the 2DS plays just like a 3DS without the 3D and a lower price point. But there is a bit more to Nintendo cost inviting DS entry. The 2DS is priced at $129, making it an attractive offer for low budget gamers and pa...
Abstract: Nintendo unveiled its Nintendo 2DS in late August as a version of its popular 3DS video game handheld that would be targeted towards “very young kids.” When Nintendo originally made their announcement, many gamers didn’t believe it to be an product, ...
