This is was a great Christmas gift for my 7 year old.

Married. No children. Bought this for my adult husband. Now I can do dishes, laundry AND makeup in peace. Both of us are happy. And the battery lasts a LONG time. Now he can throw away his virtual boy.

Update: With the original New Nintendo 3DS discontinued, the New Nintendo 2DS XL is now the most affordable way of getting the superior clamshell design of Nintendo's handheld series.

Beautiful design; Huge game selection available; Terrific price point; Comes with a charger

Battery life is still underwhelming; Low-res screen looks ancient compared to the Switch

The C Stick brings enhanced controls* (like intuitive camera control) to compatible games, while ZL and ZR buttons give you plenty of options. Tap an amiibo figure to the near-field communication (NFC) reader on the lower screen to enjoy amiibo features in compatible games.

I have been wanting this system ever since the trailer launched in April 2017. I got the 2ds I'm Christmas 2013, the year it launched instead of getting the 3ds xl that I wanted. I was completely satisfied with it for being an upgrade to my original 3ds.

Outside of those two problems, this is everything that a New 3DS XL has to offer at a price of $50 less. As I stated above, New 2DS XL is the midrange 3DS model that many fans have wanted for years now. It's not a budget model like 2DS, nor is it an outright luxury item like New 3DS XL.

I have a week with my console and I love it, the purchasing process was easy and friendly, the delivery was on time and so far everything is good.

In his book Console Wars , Blake Harris reveals a mantra that video game industry insiders spouted in the '80s: "the name of the game is the game." Translation: If you don't have awesome games on offer, there's no point in trying. Early adopters know the struggle.

The plastic clamshell is equally well-suited for kids and klutzy adults; Amazing back catalog of games, super affordable; Plus, you get an AC adapter

Low-res screens; The toothpick stylus is hilariously tiny; Mediocre battery life for a modern gadget; Not as sexy or exciting as a Switch

In Nintendo's seemingly never-ending mission to keep the DS line fresh, they have unveiled and released the latest DS variant – the New Nintendo 2DS XL . In terms of dedicated handheld gaming devices, the 3DS line is essentially uncontested.

2 Damn Sexy; Smaller & Lighter than New Nintendo 3DS XL; Cheaper than New Nintendo 3DS XL

No 3D Functionality; Small stylus; Awkward flap blocking Game Cards; C-Stick still sucks

Of all the devices in the DS line (and there's an excessive amount), this is one Nintendo's best models yet, trailing only slightly behind the more expensive New 3DS XL. It's light, durable, comfortable, and a joy to game on.