I've just started using the Nintendo 2DS and I enjoy it very much because I like the console and I prefer it than the 3DS because I'm not a big fan of 3D screens. I enjoy all the Mario games that I've played and I also like Resident Evil The Mercenaries 3D.

I was a little apprehensive buying the 2 DS instead of the 3 . but my son loves it. the reason I went with the 2 was the prices QVC gave me a great deal and with the extended pay program is a huge benefit. I would and have recommend this product over the more expensive systems.

This is very expensive and even costlier than the NEW 3DS XL. Very bad Nintendo.

I found this item through google shopping, I liked that it was cheaper even with the shipping fee than the total price on the retail stores here in my country. The value of the product plus the international shipping is totally worth it for all the functionality and everything else it's got included...

It's been a long time since I felt self-conscious gaming in public. Ever since Nintendo launched the clamshell GameBoy Advance SP in sleek, shiny silver, portable gaming hardware has felt like something meant for adults.

Surprisingly comfortable; Lack of hinges make it a bit more solid; Huge library of 3DS and DS games

Ugly design; Plastic body is prone to scratches; Exposed screens

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).

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

There can be a lot of frustration in a lot of corners of the video game industry because we want different things. Companies target specific audiences with certain products. There has been hate out there by some concerning the Nintendo 2DS. Why?

The Nintendo 2DS isn't a replacement, nor a successor to the Nintendo 3DS, it is a new addition to the Nintendo 3DS family. It plays all Nintendo DS and 3DS games in 2D, omitting the 3D effect for those who simply wouldn't use it and offering a more affordable price-point for parents wanting to...

When the 3DS was first unveiled in 2010, 3D was revolutionising the entertainment industry, and Nintendo 's console was the first major device to offer 3D games without the need for glasses.

Just a couple of months ago Nintendo announced the 2DS out of the blue. With no 3D, a confusing name and missing the clamshell shape of the 3DS, no one really knew what Nintendo were thinking. Until we saw the price.