Name: 2DS XL
Brand: Nintendo
SKU: 298465
Rating: 4.1 (47 reviews)

3.9

based on all reviews

3D effect is fantastic in 95% of all games
fantastic and affordable entry
an improved processor and the ability to play SNES games

only one color option
The toothpick stylus is hilariously tiny
XL notoriously omitted an AC adapter

Wifi: yes
Display type: LCD
Screen size: 4.87 in
Built-in touchpad: no
Built-in camera: yes

Nintendo 2DS XL - Pros & Cons

3D effect is fantastic in 95% of all games
fantastic and affordable entry
an improved processor and the ability to play SNES games
improved ergonomics and design
The overall effect is very nice
looks Nice quality of life improvements Good price
a stunning library and a good price
a fantastic Nintendo portable gaming experience at a great price
great product with a fantastic game library
new ways of thinking
new connections
and new industries
well-designed package with a very attractive price tag
the hardware compares well with the variable history of the series

only one color option
The toothpick stylus is hilariously tiny
XL notoriously omitted an AC adapter
Mediocre battery life for a modern gadget
Battery life can be a little weak
The top screen has no physically distinct border
battery life can vary significantly more depending on the type of game it's
XL can't hold a candle to the Nintendo Switch
The 3D is seldom missed in most games
can get a bit confusing
Pokemon is 2D
clamshell design has been shifted down into the lower half
Nintendo s mostly given up on 3D lately
Loud in-game noises also cause the unit to vibrate a little bit in your hands
screen is constantly weighing down a little and tilting the whole device backwards
the top screen now has a much smaller bezel
front-facing camera and mic have been moved down to the hinge
screen doesn't feel as sturdy as it has on previous models
the stylus itself to be a little too short physically
the camera is no longer tucked away when the clamshell is shut
The 3D is no longer the selling point of the 3DS to me
doesn't have pixel perfect screens though
none gives a country crap about 3D
lack of 3D
lack of stereoscopic 3D
wobbly top screen and older tech-
It s slightly shorter in length
feel somewhat antiquated and noticeably low-res compared
the hinge seemed to feel a little loose
too expensive
loading time is slashed in half
that many more games to look forwards to
it simply feels dated compared to the Nintendo Switch
2DS' menus felt slow and clunky
with mono speakers and no 3D functionality
handheld lineup bigger and more confusing
there's no option for custom faceplates
restrictive viewing angles
no real deal-breaker for the New 2DS XL
Hori Screen Protector and Crystal
lack of the small Ã¢ÂÂfeetÃ¢ÂÂ does pose some issues in terms of protecting the bottom cameras
it lacks the 3DS's stereoscopic 3D
the hinge sticks out a bit too much
Chronicles 3D can only be played on the New 3DS and New 2DS XL
doesn't stick out makes it look like an HD screen
Spider-Man Remastered run on Steam Deck
The tiny stylus is very awkward to use
is the no-glasses-required 3D experience
XL stylus is only half an inch shorter
Mask drained the battery in just over 4 hours
The cartridge slot is hidden behind a subtle curved panel

Nintendo - Video Reviews (9)

Nintendo 2DS XL - Full Specifications

Display type	LCD
Screen size	4.87 in
Screen resolution	400 x 240 px
Number of colours	16.78 million colours
Touch display	yes
Touchscreen type	Capacitive
Second display	yes
Second screen size	4.18 in
Second display resolution	320 x 240 px

Weight	9.17 oz

Memory card reader	yes
Compatible memory cards	microSDHC
Memory card included	MicroSDHC
Included memory card size	4.0 GB
Built-in optical drive	no

WiFi	yes
Bluetooth	no
DC-in jack	yes
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm
Headphone output	1

Built-in camera	yes
Main camera resolution	0.3 Mpx
Second camera	yes
Second camera resolution	0.3 Mpx

Colour of product	Black,Turquoise
Built-in touchpad	no
Gaming control function keys	D-pad Home Power Select Start

Motion sensor	yes
Gyroscope	yes
Built-in microphone	yes
Video game included	no
Stylus pen	yes
Parental control	yes

Nintendo 2DS XL - Q&A (1)

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nanci.klein
about 2 years ago
Can you play Nintendo 3DS games on 2DS XL?
darryl.herzog
about 2 years ago
Yes, almost all 3DS games can play on the 2DS XL, with the exception of a few titles labeled with 'only for 3DS'.
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Nintendo 2DS XL Nintendo - Editorial Reviews (10)

3.8

Based on 10 reviews

Nintendo 2DS XL Nintendo's New 2DS XL handheld deserves a big hand

CNET

Published: 28.07.2017

Nintendo's New 2DS XL handheld deserves a big hand

The 2DS XL is the best DS console Nintendo has ever released. And if you still can't get your hands on a Switch, it's the perfect fix for gaming on the go.

Kotaku

Published: 27.07.2017

New Nintendo 2DS XL: The Kotaku Review

If you don’t care about 3D anymore—and even Nintendo’s interest in it seems to be fading—then the New Nintendo 2DS XL is the absolute best model in Nintendo’s line of portable gaming hardware. It’s a shame the company makes adding new devices such a burden.

Nintendo 2DS XL Nintendo 2DS XL Review: A Fantastic Handheld at a Great Price

Tom's Guide

Published: 26.07.2017

Nintendo 2DS XL Review: A Fantastic Handheld at a Great Price

The New Nintendo 2DS XL is the best version of Nintendo's handheld yet, even if it feels a bit dated.

Nintendo 2DS XL Review: Nintendo New 2DS XL

WIRED

Published: 03.09.2017

Review: Nintendo New 2DS XL

3.5

A console is only as good as its games, and the Nintendo New 2DS XL has them all.

Nintendo 2DS XL Nintendo New 2DS XL review

Eurogamer.net

Published: 24.06.2017

Nintendo New 2DS XL review

Six years since the 3DS first launched, Nintendo's New 2DS XL lets the handheld go out on a high. Forget the standard 2…

Nintendo 2DS XL New Nintendo 2DS XL Review

PCMAG

Published: 11.07.2017

New Nintendo 2DS XL Review

4.0

The New Nintendo 2DS XL is the best (and most affordable) version of the 3DS gaming handheld we've seen yet, even if it pales in comparison with the Switch.

Nintendo 2DS XL New Nintendo 2DS XL review: Nintendo’s newest handheld is absolutely sublime

Alphr

Published: 28.04.2017

New Nintendo 2DS XL review: Nintendo’s newest handheld is absolutely sublime

4.0

The New Nintendo 2DS XL is quite possibly one of the quietest product releases Nintendo has ever had. So sneakily did it slip out of Nintendo’s Kyoto R&D lab, in fact, that it suggests even Nintendo isn’