For sale is a fully tested and working Nintendo New 2DS XL in used, very good condition. Included in the package is the console and the charger. It may have some minor scratches or visual imperfections but this in no way affects the functionality of the console. Upgrade to include your choice of games! Please note that this console is a Japanese console that has been converted to US Firmware and cannot work with the eshop. Otherwise, the functionality is the same. Please note: Photos are for reference only.
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Please note: Photos are for reference only.
This is a Japanese console that has been converted to US firmware, it functions exactly the same as a US console.
Nintendo New 2DS XL- Features
Viewed as an entry-level version of the New 3DS, the Nintendo New 2DS XL retains almost all the hardware of the original model, except for the screen, which now only displays 2D. Its design is different as well, moving away from the clam-design to a friendlier slate layout. With the 2DS XL, Nintendo packs in a stronger processor, more RAM, an analog C-stick and two additional triggers, for an enhanced gaming experience!
ENHANCED DESIGN
The new design not only makes the console more durable by removing the need for hinges, but its button placement also makes it easier to focus on the top screen while following the action.
POWERFUL PROCESSOR
Its main central processing unit is a dual-core ARM11 MPCore-based processor clocked at 266 MHz. One processor core is dedicated to games and applications, while the other core is exclusive to the operating system, enabling multitasking and background tasks. These tasks are handled seamlessly in the background during gameplay or while the system is in sleep mode. The system also contains a single-core ARM9-based processor, enabling backward compatibility with both Nintendo DS and DSi titles.
OUTSTANDING PARTICULARITIES
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.
Nintendo 2DS- Games
Even though it features backward compatibility with older Nintendo DS videogames, the console has an impressive library on its own, featuring over 1300 fun titles to play all day!
MARIO KART 7
With almost 19 million copies sold, Mario Kart 7 is the number 1 best-selling Nintendo 3DS game. As with previous games in the Mario Kart series, players participate in racing on various Mario-themed tracks, playing as one of seventeen different Mario characters. While racing, the players make use of power-up items that either assist their character or hinder opposing characters. New additions to the game include hang-gliding attachments for karts, the ability to drive underwater, the ability to drive in first person, and the ability to fully customize the vehicles’ builds.
SUPER SMASH BROS 3DS
Like the rest of the Super Smash Bros. series, this is a non-traditional fighting game where players use different attacks to weaken their opponents and knock them out of an arena. The games are crossover titles that feature characters, items, music, and stages from various Nintendo franchises, as well as from several third-party franchises.
POKEMON X
Along with Pokemon Y, this is the second best-selling Nintendo 3DS game and follows the journey of a young Pokémon trainer and friends, as they train Pokémon. This time, the game takes place in the Kalos region—based in France—with the objective being to thwart the schemes of the nefarious criminal organization Team Flare. X and Y introduced 72 new Pokémon species, and includes new features such as the new Fairy-type, character customization, updated battle and training mechanics and more.
LEGEND OF ZELDA OCARINA OF TIME
The player controls Link in the fantasy land of Hyrule on a quest to stop the evil king Ganondorf, by traveling through time and navigating dungeons and an overworld. The game introduced features such as a target-lock system and context-sensitive buttons that have since become common in 3D adventure games. The player must learn to play numerous songs on an ocarina to progress.
LUIGI’S MANSION
Take control of Luigi, equipped with the Poltergust 5000, a ghost-eating vacuum cleaner and embark on a quest to pacify the spirits of Evershade Valley and save Mario from King Boo by gathering the shards of the shattered Dark Moon. You’ll have to explore five themed mansions and solve fun puzzles in order to gather all the missing shards. You can also play with your friends, working together to clear each level of a haunted tower, which we guarantee will have you playing for hours on end!
ANIMAL CROSSING: NEW LEAF
One of the most relaxing games on the 3DS, Animal Crossing has you take the role of a villager mistaken as a mayor of a town inhabited by lots of friendly and quirky characters. As you explore and develop the town, you can collect, buy and sell items to decorate your home and the world around you, with several new activities being added to this game. As the game is open-ended, you’re bound to stay playing it for hours on end.
Nintendo 3DS- Fun Facts
- One thing you may not know about is if you blow into the 3DS microphone while on the “Home” menu, the icons on the screen spin around.
- 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.
- The 3DS was initially believed to be a failure, so in order to make up for the losses, Nintendo executives took a pay cut, with the company’s president cutting his salary in half. However, the system turned out to be one of the most popular that Nintendo ever released!
Less expensive than a 3DS, only complaint it that it can be a little difficult to connect to wifi initially, I had to trouble shoot this for an hour or so. But other than that it is great. My daughter likes it better than her DS, and downloading games is a nice option.
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Works great and stays charged for a pretty long time. Beware the screen though as it is very easy to crack. I was simply applying screen protector and the top right corner cracked/shattered, ironic right? Luckily it was just a small area that was damaged, so I won’t complain much, but be careful when applying any amount of pressure to the edges of the top screen.
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General information about the New 2DS XL.————————————————————————————–MSRP of 149.99$ US. I would suggest not paying more than that for this system.Inside the box, besides the console, you have a basic instruction manual, AR cards, and an AC adapter.The top screen is about 4.88 inches long and the touch screen is about 4.18 inches long. The same sized screens found on the New 3DS XL.You can play all your DS and 3DS games on this handheld, leaving you with a massive library of old and new games to play.Whilst the New 2DS XL has bigger screens than the 2DS, both systems screens are the same resolution. However, since the PPI (Pixels Per Inch) has been increased on the screens of the New 2DS XL. The 2DS and New 2DS XL screens should both look equally clear.PROS:————————————————————————————-*The same 4 1/2 hour battery life found on all 3DS/2DS systems.*When closed, the New 2DS XL is just as thin as the normal 2DS*Unlike the New 3DS XL, this system actually comes bundled with a charger*The stereo speakers are very loud if turned up all the way.*Not that much heavier than the normal 2DS. I scaled Both the New 2DS XL and normal 2DS with both having a normal 3DS game cartridge inside of them. The New 2DS XL weighed 9.3 OZ whilst the 2DS weighed in at 9.1OZ. The New 2DS XL is only .2 OZ heavier than the 2DS.*Uses the same processor found in the New 3DS XL. This allows you to play certain 3DS titles at higher and more stable frame rates.*The New 2DS XL has similar clicky buttons found on the New 3DS XL. Compared to the 2DS, these buttons are far less mushy and unresponsive.CONS:—————————————————————————————-*The system feels cheap. Not as well built as the New 3DS XL. I expected better build quality for 150$ However, it also doesn’t feel like a dollar store toy.*The system stylus is very short and stubby. It’s only 2 1/2 inches long and about a quarter of an inch thick.*The stereo speakers are located on the bottom sides of the system, where your palms rest.*The IPS panel screens found on the New 3DS XL are not being used for the New 2DS XL. The New 2DS XL utilizes TN panel screens, meaning the color and sharpness isn’t as good.*The cameras are placed on the top portion of the bottom half of the system. Making them a little awkward to use.OVERALL:——————————————————————————————-I find this system to be an exceptional upgrade from the normal 2DS. I feel as though the cons can be easily overlooked, assuming you aren’t that much of a picky person. If you don’t already own a 2DS system, then I’d recommend buying this handheld over the normal 2DS. You save quite a bit of money by chosing this over the New 3DS XL and you won’t have to hunt down a charger for it.
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Absolutely love the New Nintendo 2DS XL. After having the original 3ds from when it came out in 2011, I would say that this is a pretty good upgrade, especially when I never used the 3D feature on the original due to vision problems. If you’re looking to upgrade from your ordinary 3DS, then I would say that this is the system for you, ESPECIALLY if you aren’t too keen about not being able to use 3D.However, one small complaint that I can is the location of the power button. Maybe I’m too used to the original 3ds, but I just find the power button to be unresponsive at times. I can be pushing the button multiple times and the device just won’t go to the shutdown menu (doesn’t seem to have any issues powering on). Other than this, I would still definitely recommend it.
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Coming from someone who previously owned the original 2DS this is a major upgrade in all departments except for sound. The screens are much larger and the touch screen requires less pressure to make an input. The system is lighter and more transportable. The system runs much faster through menus and game loadings than the 2DS. The speakers really are the biggest let down. Be ause of their placement, having sound on nearly max volume is the only way for me to make out a clear sound. What I’ll miss about the original 2ds is the ergonomics. The new 2DS XL doesn’t feel as comfortable to hold as the older 2DS. If you’re buying this console you’re making a great purchase, just know you’ll want to use headphones if you want to hear the games and music.
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It arrived a day earlyIncluded was charger as described.Missing the stylus described as Included
Cheaper and just as powerful as the new 3ds. The buttons are a bit loud, and the directional pad on the left is a bit loose. The top screen shakes a bit more than it should, but overall a better value than the 3ds and a better design than the original 2ds.
Excellent console, and if you are comparing this to the 3DS XL, you do save a considerable amount of money. There are some things to consider: most noticable is the speaker placement, which makes the console vibrate. The stylus is also shorter than old 3DS XLs, and the cartridge placement is a pain to open. Great screens and good buttons.
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I am seriously hesitant to write this review… I’ve had one old 3DS break the top hat of the slider pad (the 3DS still works fine though), another 3DS break another top hat, which consequently jammed the slider pad, rendering the 3DS unusable. My latest 3DS freezes and refuses to maintain a Internet connection while gaming online…. It’s been a few weeks, and I’m happy to say this 2DS is holding up well, and it’s been pretty stable in staying connected during online gaming sessions. The larger top screen is nice, and the console is a bit lighter in weight, maybe because it doesn’t have the 3D tech in it? Not sure, but since said 3D tech doesn’t work with my vision, I don’t miss it at all.While some complain about the door covering the game cart and SD card slots, I don’t mind at all, since I’m buying more games digitally these days anyway. And, unlike the current 3DS model, I don’t have to remove four screws and a panel off the console just to get to the SD card, so I really like that since I do a lot of art on Disney Art Academy and like to back up my works to my laptop. I did see one review where a gentleman stated the 2DS he bought for his kids occasionally pops the game carts out of the slot; I haven’t had this issue although I do take good care of my possessions. I will note however, that this is possibly Nintendo’s flimsiest portable console (I haven’t been acquainted with a Switch yet) so I don’t think this 2DS will hold up to rough handling.So… Irritated as I am with Nintendo’s ever degrading sense of product quality, this 2DS is, in many ways, proving to be an exception. I fervently hope it stays that way; I know Nintendo can build a high quality and reliable product, and I have original (and working!) Game Boys, NES, SNES, N64 and Gamecube to prove it.
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I’ve owned most versions of the Nintendo DS, bar the Nintendo DSi or the original 2DS. Thankfully, I’m able to say that this handheld definitely adds some improvements onto the normal 3DS I had prior to purchasing this one.I bought this mainly because I was looking forward to getting rid of the finicky and ineffective 3D feature, not to mention that when turned on made the system run much worse than normal. Also, the trade for a larger screen size versus quality was perfectly fine for me, as the actual drop in picture quality is noticeable, but certainly not terrible.The swap from the glossy black texture to the matte material was also very nice, because the 3DS got smudgy and dirty rather quickly, however this was hardly a deal breaker for me.Now, the major changes between the 3DS and the 2DS XL are the game cartridge and SD card slot, the stylus, the headphone jack placement, the speakers, the design (shape) of the handheld, and the power button. First the power button is now located under the battery light, and its less than nice to press to turn off the system. It doesn’t provide any sort of audible click or tactile feeling to let you know it’s been pressed, which definitely doesn’t help its relatively slow response time. Its not anything to complain over, its just a little odd. Secondly, and this will cause issues for anyone who uses a form of DS case, the game cartridge slot and the SD card slot are next each other on the bottom left of the system, and have a covering that needs to be opened to insert cards. This won’t be possible if using some sort of case, as you will have to take the case off to switch SD cards or games. With a case or without, it’s sort of a hassle to switch games with the it being where it is, along with the cover. However, I will point out that the shape of this handheld is much more rounded and much less “sharp” so it fits more comfortably in your hands. The speakers are in the back of the handheld, so if you’re not using headphones, you’ll feel vibrations in your hands. I do happen to use headphones, so this isn’t a problem for me, but some may need to take note of this. Also, it takes MICRO SD cards, not normal ones, so keep that in mind.A couple things I can say that are inherently bad about the handheld are the stylus and its location along with the headphone jack location. They are right next to each other, to the right of the game cartridge slot, and the stylus is no longer the hand-friendly telescoping kind. It’s now a much shorter, and is a bit larger in diameter. This is not at all good, as someone with large hands won’t be able to hold onto it comfortably (I can barely hold it, photo attached), and if you do wear headphones, it wouldn’t surprise me if the jack got damaged due to the placement of the stylus.Overall, the 2DS XL is a welcome upgrade, however the stylus length might turn people off from it. They could make a telescoping variant of the stylus, and that would be enough for me to raise my rating to five stars. The card slot is also slightly annoying to deal with. And something I forgot to mention…the C-stick that was added onto the 3DS XL and 2DS XL is very static, however it does work. I haven’t had to use it yet, but I’ll update the review if I find any problems with it. As it stands though, I believe the 2DS XL is a good member in the 3/2DS family.
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