I've always been a fan of Nintendo since my first GameBoy over a decade ago which was followed by a GameCube, DS, Wii and in 2011 I picked up a 3DS on launch day. This new handheld console promised a big change in graphics and features as well as adopting a huge selling point of being able to play games in 3D.
The portable console did not disappoint and I was kept entertained for a long time with excellent games including Mario Kart 7 and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. However around the end of 2012 I decided that there was no more games I was anticipating as I had in the past as Nintendo's focus began to pass on to the Wii U. It was at this point I decided to trade in the handheld.
Naturally, a short time later, there were continuous releases of games I craved; Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Luigi's Mansion, Pokemon X and Y, Fire Emblem Awakening and New Super Mario Bros 2 to name a few. Although at first I neglected my need for these games I recently decided that I had to get my hands on them, and in order to play them I needed myself another 3DS.
Or did I? After hunting around online for any offers or bargains I came across the 2DS. Upon it's release I had ultimately ignored this new device as I had no current interest in Nintendo, switching back to my old Playstation 3. However after some quick research I discovered this was perfect for me. The handeld is almost identical to the 3DS, excluding the obvious lack of 3D gameplay. However three years earlier I had found myself barely using this feature on the console I owned, therefore making the 2DS seem a bargain for a noticeable price difference.
I hurried myself to Game and purchased a console immediately, paying our £120 for the console along with a carry case and my choice of game. This was a bargain as I was able to pick up a much sought after game of mine, Pokemon Y which would have cost £35 separately along with a case valued at £10. And believe me, the console itself is worth so much more than the remaining £75 I paid. The graphics look great despite the lack of 3D and all the other features are carried over including Streetpass, Spotpass and Web Browsing.
I highly recomend this console for anybody who can afford it. It is a bargain, especially when compared to the prices of a 3DS and also the XL version which costs around double that of my console.
