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Coming out of absolutely nowhere, Nintendo has revealed a new variation of the 2DS...the New 2DS XL! The system features a top screen that looks almost like a cell phone snapped onto the bottom of a 3DS. It has the extra processing power of the N3DS, amiibo functionality, and the C-stick nub, while, just like the original 2DS, omits the 3D feature of the handheld. The New 2DS XL will release on July 28, and retail for $149.99.

 

[Tom Bombadildo]

Well...ok.

 

[Enovale]

It looks a lot fancier than the other 3ds'. I'd totally buy it if I didn't already have a 3ds.

 

[Kioku]

Holy hell. I may actually pick this up! :o Just gotta remember... May be a new hardware revision entirely. ;(

 

[Deleted User]

it's about time TBH, the n3ds has been out for a while. they had enough time to make a new 2ds with it.

 

[Wolfvak]

They forgot '& Knuckles'.
Honestly though, I might get one, prices for a somewhat-dying console drop fast (just look at the last years of the DSi...)

 

[Gizametalman]

What, why...
You know what's coming next, don't you?
YES, MORE SYSTEM UPDATES.

 

[Deleted User]

Talk about out of nowhere. Nintendo is going to milk this as long as they can it's it's so fucking stupid. Why would anybody buy this

 

[LuckySteves]

Slick! If I didn't own a 3DS already, this would be on my radar for sure. The 3D aspect to the 3DS is so rarely used anyway, might as well save the hundred bucks.

 

[N1N]

I bet the only reason they're releasing this is to patch a bunch of exploits. They don't even care. They're not doing this for any financial purposes, they're fixing some exploits just because they can.

 

[Deleted member 408979]

what if i told you im legitimately slightly interested in this?

 

[SlimPortable]

. . .So, uh, can you do a system transfer while not being on the latest firmware somehow? Because I am ridiculously tempted to upgrade to this from my launch day O3DS. It's so sleek and sexy plus offers all the benefits of a N3DS. I'm sold!

 

[Deleted member 408979]

. . .So, uh, can you do a system transfer while not being on the latest firmware somehow? Because I am ridiculously tempted to upgrade to this from my launch day O3DS. It's so sleek and sexy plus offers all the benefits of a N3DS. I'm sold!

i think you can if you have A9LH

 

[Chary]

Talk about out of nowhere. Nintendo is going to milk this as long as they can it's it's so fucking stupid. Why would anybody buy this

The 3DS still has major games releasing this year, and, what better way to milk the twilight years of a console than by milking it dry? We have the DSi and Gameboy Micro, so it's not too far afield to assume they'd do this. Not to mention, the smartphone-esque design is...interesting. That might draw in some casuals. A new piece of Nintendo tech will draw in the hardcore Nintendo-crazy collector crowd, and, it'll hook in any parents who haven't yet bought a 3DS for their kid yet, but lack the funds for a Switch. There's also the fact that it's "premium" branding, with the "XL" moniker, making it more of a draw than a N3DS regular, for the same price. It's stupid, but it's Nintendo, so it'll likely sell in droves.

 

[GuyInDogSuit]

What, why...
You know what's coming next, don't you?
YES, MORE SYSTEM UPDATES.

Dat stability, doe.

 

[LightyKD]

FUUUUUUU!!!!!! I dont plan on getting one but, but, It's SO beautiful, sleek and sexy! Dammit Nintendo!

 

[SanktyRG]

It actually looks really good, if I didn't have my New 3DS, I would for sure fet this one.

 

[MajinCubyan]

Great minds. o3o

On topic, I think it looks pretty slick and might be a good alternative for people that don't really care about the 3d aspect but want the extra power the n3ds has. As I said on discord, I wonder if it will ship 11.4 or if they've had em ready to go for awhile now, in which case hopefully ships 11.3 or so.

 

[DeoNaught]

what if i told you im legitimately slightly interested in this?

Your not the only one.

 

[xile6]

Its ok. But kinda late in the game for this