Nintendo has
Nintendo 2DS Electric Blue Console (Refurbished) for
$49.99. Shipping is a flat rate $5.
Thanks to community member
StriderH1ryu for finding this deal.
Includes:- Refurbished Electric Blue 2 Nintendo 2DS System
- AC Adapter
- Stylus (color may vary)
- 4GB SD Memory Card
- 6 AR Cards
Features:- Nintendo 2DS plays Nintendo 3DS games in 2D only
- May have minor cosmetic blemishes, it is guaranteed to be fully functional
- Connect with friends, other players, and wireless hotspots using the wireless StreetPass and SpotPass communication modes
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EDIT: 2DS vs new 3DS XL differences also include:
- mono speaker vs stereo speakers
- easy to access full size SD slot vs hard to access micro SD slot
- smaller, sharper screens vs larger blockier screens (effectively same resolution...new 3DS XL has double horizontal resolution on top screen for 3D)
- no NFC/Amiibo vs built in Amiibo reader
- sleep slide switch vs sleep by closing clamshell
But again, this 2DS is great to natively play back library of thousands of DS and 3DS games, virtual console, or hacks to play even more like GB/GBC/GBA and NES.
EDIT 2: If you're a Pokemon junkie, you can officially play all (or almost all) previous generations of Pokemon. GB/GBA games are in eShop, you can play DS/3DS games on cartridge and I think you can transfer all Pokemon out of those games officially with the PokeBank app in the eShop and transfer them to the new Pokemon Home app on Switch and mobile. I don't have all the details, but this would let you carryover all previous Pokemon into Home officially.
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what the previous person was talking about is the "IPS" screen lottery on the new 3DS XL. IPS screens are more highly sought after, with some versions like the Zelda edition, more likely to have IPS screens. This 2DS all have the same screens (really 1 big screen with plastic covering up to divide it into 2). I don't think it's it big deal to try to get an IPS screen, and you're not guaranteed to get any IPS panels even if you get a new 3DS XL and doesn't really affect what or how you play, but the hardcore 3DS people swear by the IPS screens.
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I'm planning on buying four. One for a Christmas gift and hacking it for my niece, same for nephew, one for me to play around with since it's the only version of the 3DS I don't own, and another to warehouse for a couple of years and then sell to regain my initial investment, plus some.
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what the previous person was talking about is the "IPS" screen lottery on the new 3DS XL. IPS screens are more highly sought after, with some versions like the Zelda edition, more likely to have IPS screens. This 2DS all have the same screens (really 1 big screen with plastic covering up to divide it into 2). I don't think it's it big deal to try to get an IPS screen, and you're not guaranteed to get any IPS panels even if you get a new 3DS XL and doesn't really affect what or how you play, but the hardcore 3DS people swear by the IPS screens.
After having repaired 3DS devices for a few years, I do not recommend the 2DS in terms of long-term ownership
The main problem is that 2DS parts are more expensive than the standard 3DS counterparts. A single 2DS screen can run you $30+ whereas the new 3DS xl screen is only $15. I would also like to add that the 2DS "screens" are actually one gigantic screen portioned to fit the device shell, so if one "side" breaks, the entire screen is broken.
Combined with lacking stereo, being very small for adults, no 3D, no amiibo reading, not having IPS, it's not worth it getting a 2DS.
The best models are the 3DS XL original and the new 3DS X no question.
After having repaired 3DS devices for a few years, I do not recommend the 2DS in terms of long-term ownership
The main problem is that 2DS parts are more expensive than the standard 3DS counterparts. A single 2DS screen can run you $30+ whereas the new 3DS xl screen is only $15. I would also like to add that the 2DS "screens" are actually one gigantic screen portioned to fit the device shell, so if one "side" breaks, the entire screen is broken.
Combined with lacking stereo, being very small for adults, no 3D, no amiibo reading, not having IPS, it's not worth it getting a 2DS.
The best models are the 3DS XL original and the new 3DS X no question.
Also, this 2DS is available now at a low price. New 3DS XL would be more expensive and no guarantee about this IPS screen lottery and no charger in the box (added $10 cost). It can play 99.9% of the games, which is the most important thing, everything is a luxury surcharge.
Anecdotally, I have both (through Nintendo refurbished) and the shoulder buttons on the new 3DS XL seem flimsy that one stopped responding before I was able to wiggle it back into place, also 3DS XL would require some sort of comfort grip for extended use since it's so thin and small, while the 2DS has a larger wedge shape that's slightly more comfortable without an addon.
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After having repaired 3DS devices for a few years, I do not recommend the 2DS in terms of long-term ownership
The main problem is that 2DS parts are more expensive than the standard 3DS counterparts. A single 2DS screen can run you $30+ whereas the new 3DS xl screen is only $15. I would also like to add that the 2DS "screens" are actually one gigantic screen portioned to fit the device shell, so if one "side" breaks, the entire screen is broken.
Combined with lacking stereo, being very small for adults, no 3D, no amiibo reading, not having IPS, it's not worth it getting a 2DS.
The best models are the 3DS XL original and the new 3DS X no question.
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I also snagged the black & turquoise 2DS XL w/ Mario Kart 7 when Wally was selling them for $99. That's still NIB.
Even with two, it's tempting to grab another, but for what, I don't know…
My son is curious to try the 3D functions, so hoping Nintendo finds some refurb 3DS XLs to post soon…
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