Testurteil: "4 out of 5"
Test: Einzeltest: Nintendo 2DS
Zitat: The good: + The first thing that hits you when you pick up the Nintendo 2DS is how surprisingly robust it feels. Yes, this is a cheaper version of the 3DS, but it´s clearly been constructed to withstand a fair amount of punishment. In fact, it takes us back to the days of the Game Boy and Game Boy Color - two incredibly resilient machines aimed at overzealous youngsters who didn´t care about such things as carry cases and screen protectors. Another shock is how comfortable this wedge of plastic feels in your palms; with the controls located towards to the top of the device, it slots into your hands with ease and doesn´t cause the same discomfort that many experienced with the 3DS and 3DS XL . Aside from the lack of 3D - which, lest we forget, is an entirely optional feature on all 3DS software - the 2DS offers the same basic functionality as previous models. It can play every 3DS game and DS game, and can connect to the 3DS eShop so you can download a massive selection of additional titles - including retro classics like Super Mario Bros and Tetris. From day one, the 2DS has access to a staggering selection of games - not at all bad for just £109.99, a full fifty quid less than the basic 3DS will set you back.
The bad: - Losing the 3D option might not be as dramatic as you think, but it´s still a shame to see it removed from this scaled-down system - it´s the 3DS console´s main talking point, after all. Another drawback of the 2DS is the mono speaker, which isn´t fantastic quality. Stereo sound is still available via the headphone socket, however. The console also loses the clamshell design of the original 3DS systems, which is both a blessing and curse - as we´ve already mentioned, it´s more comfortable to hold but can´t be folded and shoved into your bag with as much ease.
The 2DS may have attracted some chuckles when Nintendo announced it a short time ago, but the final hardware is actually a lot more appealing than you might expect. It´s comfortable, well made and - most importantly of all - cheap. If you already own a 3DS then there´s little reason to consider this, unless you´re having serious hand cramp issues and don´t play with the 3D effect turned on. However, it´s fairly obvious that Nintendo isn´t aiming this device at existing owners - it´s an entry level proposition for youngsters and newcomers. Twinned with the release of the superb Pokémon X & Y, this is almost certain to be a big seller this Christmas.