Correction: Someone pointed out that the 2DS has the outer camera on the back of the bottom panel. Goes to show how often I use the camera on this thing.
I bought the 2DS and felt I was missing out so ended up buying a New 3DS XL. I would recommend the 3DS just because the 3D is a unique feature that we may never see again
For someone who owned both 3ds and 2ds I would deeply advice you against 3ds because the 3D effect is very demanding to your eyes even after a long period of usage
i remember when nintendo announced the 3ds was gonna start to be phased out. i immediately went to the nintendo refurbished store, bought a new 3DSXL & a new 2DSXL for like $220 total, both units were refurbished but arrived completely brand spanking new. Still have em :D. Managed to keep my OG 3ds XL too. Wish I kept the original 3DS too, i think i got that one at launch full price :X. still, such an awesome system. Super easy to hack as well but i've actually kept mine stock.
I had a aqua blue 3ds at launch got a red 3ds next then a red 3dsxl that broke got a blue 3dsxl that broke so I now have a new 3dsxl red as well as a red 2ds
At first, I thought the 3D feature of the 3DS line was pretty neat. Eventually, I saw it as nothing more than a gimmick, which is why I got my start with the 2DS (yes, that one). I loved it, since it finally gave me the chance to play my old DS games again. After a little while, I discovered the 2DS XL, and... I immediately fell in love with it. I liked the look of the New 3DS consoles, but something in me just told me to go for it. I was mostly drawn toward the bigger screen, but I also loved the appearance. While I still somewhat regret not getting in on the craze when it was still relevant, and still understand some of the wierd traits it has compared to the New 3DS XL, I still stand by my decision on getting the 2DS XL.
EXACTLY the review I was looking for... Thanks you so much, Ill go for the New 3dsXl even tho I dont need the 3d option. I miss the times I was a child (im 23 now) and played with my nintendo ds lol... i want to revibe those experiences. Here in spain they are good prices, you can find NEW 3DSxl from +-130€. Im gonna unlock it so i can play all games heeh
No problem. I think overall that the 3DS is the way to go if you want to spend the extra money, though the 2DS is just fine if you don't. It's hard to really go wrong with it. Just keep an eye on your local marketplaces.
I'm actually gonna be buying a galaxy New 3DS XL to repair soon. Never owned a 3DS before so it'll be exciting playing a lot of these awesome looking games that I never got to play as a kid!
Hopefully the repair went well. The galaxy themed New 3DSXL is a fun oddity. It's the only version that isn't considered "special edition" but was not included in the original launch colors of black or red. I have one, and I can't get enough of how nice it looks in person. Enjoy it!
The 2ds xl is pretty good. Compact and pocketable. The new nintendo 3ds is my favorite though. Same size as 2ds xl with the same upgrades as the 3ds xl minus the size and screen size.
@@Braxiscool you can still mod your 2ds easily tbh, im tryna grab a new 3ds for my self but the prices are insane in my country, the new 3ds xl averages around 370-440 dinar tunisien and the switch 1,800 dinar :(
@@Braxiscool i want a new 3ds because its basically the same as the xl but portable and and cheaper and for the 2ds xl REALLY HARD to find here the normal 3ds can average around 150 dinar which one should i go for the 3ds xl is 200 dinar btw
3D is a gimmick but 2D games look sooooo much better with 3D on, the colors look so much better, the depth effect works so well that i would recommed the 3DS over 2DS anyday.
Basically how most of us operates with getting one of these is to go the full hog and buy the New 3DSXL and just never use the 3D function. You have more features, albeit ones that you do not use. If this console is gonna phase out due to the eShop closure, then may as well grab the best version of the console with the most features and, if you want even more, softmod it immediately.
@@birdborealis69 At the moment you need the eShop to homebrew the device using Pokemon PiCross, meaning that one of the only ways to mod it after the eShop closes is to use a flash cart or a modified game cart or something like that.
@@Kernowparadise I did it without the eshop or installing anything from there, in 3ds hacks guide there’s many methods to install custom firmware and homebrew the 3ds
I still have 3 of my 3DS models: Original 3DSXL New 3DSXL New 2DSXL I have different games in each of them. I am happy I kept them. I wish I had kept my DSLite or GB Micro or Advance SP for GBA games.
I've had a habit of keeping everything, so I've been collecting since 1998 or so. I've only recently started to sell off some of my retro stuff but I've been getting a lot of 3DS and original Game Boy things lately
The sound does not bother me because 3/4 its on mute anyways. But when its on its fine. I rather not have the 3d so the 2dsxl is perfect for me. Plus the flap helps me not hit the cartridge as much which was an issue with the n3dsxl
I have an OG 3ds....so I think I'm going to try get the animal crossing 2ds first (I feel like they'll be harder to get ahold of in the future than they already are)....and then get a "new" 3ds later.
2DS XL has a better design, better microsd card access, looks aesthetically pleasing and play all the games that the new 3ds xl does, however the built in stylus is criminally short and the 3d cameras are on the bottom which is weird. The new 3ds xl looks a bit dated in design but in functionality is very good, the 3D effect I personally like, but the microsd card placement is dumb, the stylus is a human hand size. Overall I say the new 3ds xl slightly edges the new 2ds xl, but I say the 2ds is better in its own ways and same with the 3ds, both work well and have the exact same game library just has different features, it’s up to you what you want to buy
It’s starting to become a big factory considering how old these handheld are getting. Accessing the battery on the 2dsXL is annoying plus the screws tend to strip very easily on those
I don’t know if you found this out on your own but if you didn’t then the 2ds actually DOES have outer cameras, they just moved them to the bottom. I can see the confusion at first glance tho.
nobody ever seems to mention this for some reason, everyone says it has no outer cameras when expalining why the model is worse - funny because they clearly don't own it then
The 2ds has the outer cameras on the back of the bottom shell instead of the back of the top shell, but they’re still there. Sorry if anyone else has posted this and I’m just repeating them
Was lucky enough to get a *new* 2DS XL a couple weeks ago, for only $80! (The only issue with it at all is the top screen is a bit wobbly after clicking into place). Something about the 2DS XL just feels so sleek. It's alwo the first ds ive owned without 3D, since the very original DS. It's crazy to think this 2DS model came out just a few months apart from the Switch
@@ikewagner mine wobbles about an inch when clicked into place, it's definitely a bit more than normal. Feels like I'll snap the screen off at the slightest movement. Although for the price I got it at, it's hard to complain. I'm just SUPER careful with moving while playing it
I found out after filming that my 3DS has an IPS screen, so I'm wondering if those are any heavier. I feel like the plastic case isn't that heavy (it's quite cheap) but I haven't taken any actual measurements. I have a non IPS 3DS to compare it to now so I'll take some measurements and report back.
@@ikewagner I have two New 3DS XL's (both with all TN screens) and have that exact same plastic case on one of them. Just measuring them, without a case it was 328g and WITH the case the other one was 367 grams. 40 extra grams is not a huge difference, but is about 12% of the original weight of the New 3DS XL. Since I had them both handy, I just thought I'd add it to the video! As an aside, my daily driver here has been a black/dark grey model N3DSXL and I haven't experienced any wear on the sides. Might just be certain models or colors? As a nother aside, have you ever taken one of these apart? I recently bought a used "Galaxy" model and several buttons are "sticky." I'd love to take it apart and give them a good cleaning but there's very few tutorials I can find that specifically do this.
@@NatsuMatto @Matt Sommer I find the wear less on black ones -- the red ones seem to suffer the most from it, and some of them get BAD, and I'm not sure why, though the 3DS subreddit claims it's because of moisture exposure. I would be interested to see if it was a particular lot number associated with the finish rubbing off. I have a red one now and I'm not especially inclined to test it. As far as taking them apart, no, I haven't, but if I happen to come across a cheap busted one I might try to do a live teardown just to get a look at it. I am not super electronically inclined and the DS and its descendents have a more sensitive arrangement of their components than earlier hingeless Game Boys and things (SP excluded) so I would not be too thrilled about the idea of disassembling them unless they're already broken. For a simple button cleaning I can't imagine it would be too difficult since you (probably) wouldn't have to mess with the hinge to get at them.
The 2ds is actually not cheaper. If I jump on Amazon I can find a new 3ds LL for 250$ that is like brand new and I can find a new 2ds XL that is like brand new for like 330$ or at least that the prices that I've have been able to get.
I've personally found the 3D effect looks the best on the original 3DS even with its limited viewing angle, because of the sharpness and pixel density of the screen. I was disappointed with the 3D effect on every other model and it's clear the 3D effect was designed with the original 3DS's screen in mind. Even the regular New 3DS's only slightly larger screen ruins the effect, which is surprising. You won't hear too many people talk about this, but that's just what I've gathered from testing the different models. Basically, if you really want to experience the 3D effect the way it was meant to be, I'd recommend getting an original 3DS. Otherwise, I'd say go for the New 2DS XL if you just want bigger screens and the "New" hardware.
You are quite talented, I think you really should focus on producing more structured videos because you might actually succeed on youtube: your voice is quite soothing and there is a big audience for everything regarding 3ds
How did you find a rist strap for it ive been looking for a wrist strap for the oriignal 3ds for a while. Also if you don't mind Japanese you can get a 3ds for less thats what I did .
@@severed6001 It's just got a better form factor than the original, they tend to be in better shape on account of being newer, and it has a faster processor so it starts up quicker and loads games faster. The singular downside of it is that it doesn't have 3D functionality. It does have the "New" branding if you're getting the XL so it plays 100% of the available titles.
@@ikewagner I gotchu thanks for the info, and the 3d effect isn’t a huge selling point for me just more into which one will be better quality and last me longer
i always close all my 3dses with that foam screen protector thingy it came in when it was new. still gets a few marks but its marks you can wipe off with a fiber cloth
They play all the same games, but the 2DS lacks the 3D visual functionality, so games that really make use of the 3D effects will suffer for it. You can still play them as normal, but for example I found some of the mini challenge things in Mario 3D Land a lot more difficult on the 2DS.
@@ikewagner Got it thanks for the reply. There's a 2DS for sale on a local auction site rn that I'm watching hence the question. DS not so fun to emulate on my older Anbernic so figure I'd get a 3DS/2DS to mod and be set with those two systems. Heard the build quality is "bad" witht he 2DS (?) but am careful with my stuff anyway so this'll be the way to go for me then (2DS looks better imho and the price even more so + thinner; I have small hands). Thanks for the useful info. 👍
I don't know that it's more fragile necessarily. The New 2DS definitely doesn't show cosmetic wear like the N3DS tends to since it's just molded plastic and doesn't have the shiny coating. I don't know that the N2DS (or the 3DS for that matter) is more or less likely to take functional damage.
@@ikewagner there have been videos I’ve seen comparing the two consoles and the 2ds always has this specific type of screen can’t remember the name but on the new 3ds they can either have the same screens as the 2ds or have this other screen which is of better quality or even somehow have both screens at once it was really interesting
@@Dawsonb1999 Oh yeah, I am planning to do another video on that specifically. I didn't realize my black one has an IPS screen when I filmed this originally
You may be comparing an Old 3DS to a New 2DS. The New 3DS and New 2DS are mid-generation hardware refreshes with more powerful processors, etc. and are able to run games that the old 3DS and old 2DS simply can't handle (very helpful for homebrew, plus a small handful of official titles), as well as including a nub that acts as a right analog stick. Plus in the case of the New 3DS, there's also eye tracking which makes the 3D effect much more stable. Another possibility is that you're comparing like-for-like models (Old 2DS vs Old 3DS, or New 2DS vs New 3DS), but on a secondhand market and the 2DS happens to be in better condition than the 3DS. Or maybe they're locked to different regions and the price difference is based on that. Hard to say without seeing specifics.
@@alvallac2171 on Indonesia, there is only secondhand for 2ds and 3ds, and the general price for new 2ds xl is higher than new 3ds xl, I guess because there is few people who buy new 2ds xl when it come out so it become rare in my country
@@ikewagner I also managed to get pokemon black for 20 bucks a year after I got my 3ds. I guess I managed to get my 3ds before abunch of people got back into them (This was like 2018 btw)
The New 2DS XL sucks. And here is why: 1. The handheld is impossible to repair if the handheld is broken. 2. The power button is at the bottom of the handheld, just like on the New 3DS and New 3DS XL. 3. After you attach the New 2DS XL grip add-on, the grip add-on muffles the the New 2DS XL's speakers! 4. The rechargeable battery is a hassle to replace! 5. The stylus for the New 2DS XL is way too small and it does not extend and retract! 6. The New 2DS XL's hinge is crappy and it makes the top screen floppy! And 7. The New 2DS XL's cameras have been relocated.
The hinge is actually floppy on purpose, every 3DS (including the originals) is like that. It's intended to act as a shock absorber, since the primary owners of the console are likely to be young and clumsy, so if you drop it the rounded edges and the travel built into the hinge will instead close the system on impact. The original DS Lite had no travel at all and a lot of them have busted hinges as a result.
The only thing i agree about is the short stylus. Everything is else you said its not even an issue. The controller grip i have makes the audio even better. Sounds like you got a junk one. And who buys a gaming handheld and evens thinks about the cameras lmfao
As somebody who has disassembled and repaired a 2ds XL I'm wondering why you say it's impossible to repair? Maybe if you don't know what you're doing, the ribbon cables are extremely delicate, but it's very doable..... also the power button doesn't matter being on the bottom. It's recessed and your palm can't just turn it off, it also has to be held firmly. Never had an issue..... The hinge is the same as the 3ds again explained to be that way on purpose for durability and yes the stylus sucks but they made extendable ones that work nice
