On May 20, Nintendo will lower the price of its kid-friendly portable Nintendo 2DS system to a suggested retail price of $79.99, a savings from the previous suggested retail price of $99.99. Some systems even come pre-installed with Mario Kart 7, making the new value price even more appealing for parents who are looking for an entry-level gaming system for their young gamers.
I snagged a Nintendo 2DS when it launched as I never cared for the 3D bit (does anyone actually use the 3D?), and while the handled was okay, it really pales in comparison to it counterparts. The ability to close the 3DS makes it a better choice by all accounts, and the small price difference between 2DS and 3DS models just didn’t make it attractive. But now that Nintendo has dropped the price the 2DS may be worth it for many looking for a second system, or one for their younger kids.
Nintendo 2DS launched in October 2013 and is part of the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. The system comes with built-in entertainment options and applications to take photos and videos, plus wireless access to Nintendo eShop for those with Internet access. The single piece design is built to make it easy for smaller hands to hold, something I can attest to myself. The system includes two screens (including a touch screen) and plays Nintendo 3DS games, plus nearly all Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi games in 2D.
“Nintendo 2DS is the best value available for a portable dedicated gaming system and is great for gaming on the go,” said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing. “The system has a library full of high-quality games for purchase, some in our Nintendo Selects category for less than $20 each, featuring Mario, Donkey Kong, Yoshi and Zelda.”
Kids can soon check out the new game in the Kirby series, Kirby: Planet Robobot, which launches June 10, as well as two new kid-friendly games coming later this year: Style Savvy: Fashion Forward and Disney Magical World 2.
In the meantime, the Nintendo 3DS family of systems has a library of great exclusive games for every type of player, including New Super Mario Bros. 2, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire. Some of Nintendo’s other big hits in the Nintendo Selects category are also available for a suggested retail price of only $19.99 each. The Nintendo Selects line includes great games like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D, Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D, Mario Party: Island Tour and Yoshi’s New Island.
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