Great library of games and StreetPass software; The most ergonomic 3DS yet; Slightly improved battery life;

Feels cheap, plasticky and toy-like; Poor online and multiplayer features; Mono speaker and no second stick;

The lack of 3D, child-friendly design and low price point all suggest that the 2DS isn't aimed at seasoned players or current 3DS owners - it's an entry-level product that allows many younger gamers to get their Pokémon fix just in time for Christmas.

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 When Nintendo originally made their announcement, many gamers didn't believe it to be an actual product, but seeing how we were able to get our...

Combine this with the removal of the 3D feature and you have a device tailor made for the younger end of the gaming spectrum – Nintendo had previously advised parents to switch off the 3D feature for children under 7 years old. These changes have also had half an eye on the bottom line.

N intendo again causes consternation with an unexpected new hardware format. As one might imagine, the 2DS (£109.99) is a more robust, cheaper version of its 3DS handheld. Less predictable, however, is the hinge-less wedge design and the lack of 3D – the previous console's USP.

The Nintendo 2DS feels like a budget device and it has no 3D screen capabilities. If you can get over those two caveats then this console offers the best value for money on the market at the moment.

Cheap price; Amazing games; Durable design

Needs a case; Least elegant DS platform; No 3D