Abstract: Our first reaction to the Nintendo 2DS was stupefaction - we simply couldn't understand why the thing existed.The latest addition to Nintendo 's “3DS family” of consoles, the 2DS plays all 3DS and DS games, but removes the 3DS and 3DS XL's raison d'êtres ...
Cheap, Plays all 3DS and DS games, Child-friendly design, Comfortable to hold
No 3D, Mono speaker, Resistive touchscreen
The Nintendo 2DS might seem like an odd idea on paper, but in reality it's a far more attractive proposition than you may at first assume. It has its shortcomings - the mono speaker and the resistive screen, for example - but for the price, it's hard to...
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...
The 2DS may not have quite the same level of appeal as the DS Lite or other budget Nintendo handhelds before it, but it's nevertheless a great addition to the 3DS family. Its sturdy chassis makes it a great choice for younger gamers, and with the 3DS goin...
Published: 2013-11-10, Author: Will , review by: itproportal.com
Inexpensive, Does everything the 3DS can, except 3D, Hinge, free design is more kid, friendly
A bit clunky compared to the 3DS
The 2DS is clearly Nintendo's attempt to make a more accessible handheld for kids. It succeeds in putting parents at ease with its lower price and hinge-free design (and 2D screen, if the effects of 3D are a concern). The 3DS and 3DS XL are still far sup...
Comfortable shoulder buttons, 3D dropped, Bigger catalogue of games
Ugly design, Cheap, plasticky feel, Mono speaker
The Nintendo 2DS is is no danger of winning any design awards, but it's the cheapest way yet to get a Pokemon or Zelda fix. Next, read our round-up of the best games of 2013...
Published: 2013-10-15, Author: Mike , review by: pocket-lint.com
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)
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 Nintendo 2DS is a stroke of genius as much as it is a stroke of necessity. A 3DS minus the feature that anyone barely uses - great. A handheld that'll make buying Pokemon X & Y accessible to a wider audience - very shrewd. A more budget entry in...
Published: 2013-10-14, Author: Guy , review by: stuff.tv
Great library of games and StreetPass software, The most ergonomic 3DS yet, Slightly improved battery life
Feels cheap, plasticky and toylike
At £110, the 2DS is £30 cheaper than the 3DS, and £50 cheaper than the 3DS XL. The 3DS XL is still the best choice for most, as it offers the biggest screens and the most complete feature set of the lot. The 2DS, meanwhile, is really only suited to the ...
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
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
The 2DS may have attracted some chuckles when Nintendo announced it a short time ago, but the final hardware is actually a lot more appealing than you might expect. It's comfortable, well made and - most importantly of all - cheap. If you already own a...
