Nintendo Handheld Console - White/Red with Pre-installed Tomodachi Life (Nintendo 2DS/3DS)

This was a gift for my son, he previously had a standard DS which we have all been using for years but lately it had stopped recognising more and more game cards until it finally expired so a new one was very much in demand. We looked first at the 3DS but when we used a friends one we found it gave eye strain and headaches for even moderate use. My son therefore plumped for the 2DS and i have been delighted with what we received. The pictures online from various sources of the 2DS don't do it credit., this isn't clunky or a tablet like slab, it's remarkably well thought out. The shape is easy to hold and weight is well distributed. You can hold it for long periods with no discomfort. The button layout and weight will be familiar to anyone that's used a DS before and the usual volume and speaker quality gives you the now familiar Nintendo soundtrack nicely with a headphone jack for those who want to use it while travelling or in busy areas. The joystick is surprisingly responsive having been taken directly from the 3DS and both screens are really clear. If anything i think the sensitivity of the touch screen has had a massive upgrade since the earlier DS models, its can now pick out much more accurately small objects with the new stylus which is parked in the back of the case as usual. Battery life has proved to be really good too, much better than the old one although that could just be due to the old unit having been charged many times. The real bonus and selling point came in the form of not only getting a built in game for my £75 purchase price, but also the ability the console has to accept old DS games as well as 3DS titles played in the 2D mode (on the 3DS there is a slider to adjust eh 3D effect, it's like playing the game with the slider in the lowest position) which makes the available library of games very impressive. Since the DS games are not expensive it goes towards getting great value, especially for my little lad. Its such a good buy and so versatile i might even buy one for myself for my train commute!

Probably the best console iv bought in my lifetime. The game library is insane you can play DS and 3DS games (without cinema style 3d). Theres a lack of shooters on 3DS but worth buying Goldeneye, Call of Duty black ops, Metroid Prime Hunters and GTA Chinatown wars on DS. Bought it for Resident evil resurrections 3ds which is amazing. Also has remakes of Zelda N64 games and others plus usual suspects; mario, mario kart, monster hunter, pokemon, street fighter etc. Also has a decent sega library - sonicx5, altered beast, shinobi (remake). Plus an ok playstation one with worms open warfare 2 (ds), resident evil resurrections (3ds), tekken (3ds). It comes with a memory card/stick (4gb) and charger, plus a decent mario game built in. The 3DS XL has one analog stick extra but you dont get a charger or memory card. Only difference with games is no cinema style 3d on the 3ds games. Screen resolution is the same on both devices so 2ds picture is better too and 3ds is distorted. I was on the fence between 2ds and 3ds xl. This is miles better, every game has several options for control - motion, touch screen or control pad so you really can just choose the best for you. Recommended like nothing else before!

Great little console which was easy to set up - and lock down for younger children. It is easy to remove internet access through parental locks. Coming packaged with Mario Kart 7 is a great deal as it is a really good fun game for kids (and adults). The console is well built and while it isn't up to the spec of the 3DS XL, for the price you pay it is great value. I haven't missed having the 3D at all. I would definitely recommend this.

... Update... I contacted amazon regarding the reply from Nintendo and amazon were great so need to get unit back from Nintendo and return to amazon and in meantime they have issued a new unit... We ordered this item 6 months ago and upto January 2018 all good... Then a few weeks back the screens didn't work as showing black and colour stripes. So via amazon contacted manufacturers helpline and sent it back to Nintendo for inspection... Just been told repair is not covered by warranty and will cost £74.50 basically the cost of a new unit... 9 year old son heartbroken since cost of new and unit failed through no fault of his. Poor quality product that had a worthless warranty. Waste of money and will have to buy new since he has bought loads of games. Poor service. One star is too much!

I haven't owned a Nintendo since the original DS when it first came out, and when I saw this for £75, I decided to get it, since it comes with a game as well, and I travel a lot, so I could use this when travelling. It arrived very quickly, and was brand new, not damaged in the post or anything. The console itself is great. The design is very simple, but is very comfortable and it's very balanced, unlike the clamshell design of the 3DS. It comes with a 4GB memory card, with mario kart 7 pre-installed, which is nice, since you don't have to download it using a code, you just turn it on, set the console up, and then you're ready to play. The graphics are decent, not amazing, but given the size of the screens you can't fault it. It has a decent battery life, and you can put it in sleep mode which is very useful, as the device still does stuff like streetpass while in sleep mode. Overall, this is a great console and if you want something to pass the time while travelling or just want a cheap handheld console, this is the way to go.

Can't go wrong with this one. Perfect to play all the fabulous Nintendo games (Super Mario, Pokemon, Fire Emblem Fates, etc.)! Fits my (relatively big) hands beautifully. Even long hours of gaming feel comfortable. The screens are decent (don't expect HD - they are not iPhone screens, OK). Battery lasts long enough 7-8 hours. Sturdy, good quality material. I play on the train, bus, underground, airplane, at home... just throw it into your bag. It lasts forever. No scratches Good stuff. Got this one here on Amazon with Super Mario Bros 2 installed. Absolute Bargain!! What I like the most about this one is the sheer relaxation factor. I hate to use my mobile for gaming - always get bombarded with messages, work emails, etc. This one is just for fun and relaxation. if you are considering getting this one, just order it... you won't regret it! It will make your life happier, trust me :-).

I bought thia product in October 2018 as a Christmas Present for my nephew. As first it was absolutely perfect and worked fine. However yesterday the 2DS started turning itself off after about 10 seconds and this message appears (see photo attached) and nothing has been resolved. How can this be fixed and amended?

Another fantastic product from Nintendo. The world of handheld gaming has vastly changed in the last decade. Smart phones can do everything and more than these games consoles can do but lack any playability, it's difficult to be immersed with a story if Sandra from the office is asking if you'll work on Saturday. I mainly bought the 2ds for the classic titles that have been re-released, so I could relive my childhood favourites. It plays them flawlessly and keeps the magic alive for me. Solid design with streamlined interface. A few to many applications on the front screen for me, I guess these would be good to use if you had friends with the same bits. If you're comparing this to the 3ds, this is cheaper but doesn't use a c-pad, it's flat, doesn't fold, feels more solid and doesn't play 3ds games in 3D. It does still play 3ds games.