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what's up Internet Kevin here on TLD now yesterday was a big day for a lot of Nintendo fans thanks to the release of the long-awaited Pokemon X&Y and coinciding with that we also saw the release of the newest version of Nintendo's handheld the 2d s now the 2d s is a bit of an awkward move for Nintendo because a lot different when we normally see when we get a new portable normally it's something that's slimmer or offers new functions or just has bigger screens this time however the 2d s is technically a downgrade from a 3ds specifically that it doesn't have the 3d functionality in exchange for being a much more affordable option for people that don't want to spend as much or want to get it as gift for younger kids so the important question is of course is it worth spending 130 bucks on a 2d S or you better off spending the extra 40 bucks to get a 3ds or even go all out and spend 200 to grab an XL well we picked up a 2d yes yesterday we did a lone boxing in a review in comparison so it can let you guys know just that so sit back and watch as we let you know what your options are for the DS it's just right for you or your kids in this holiday season so here we have it the 2d s itself ready for unboxing we'll grab the matte red one ourselves but it is also available in a blue now checking out the front we see the picture of the system itself we get two DS and Nintendo logos on the sides and on the back we get a little advert talking up how the 2d s is the best of two worlds being an affordable package to play all three DS and regular DS games I'll bring it up we don't really see anything we haven't seen before on a dsm boxing we get the little AR cards all the 3d ices have come with a club nintendo slip and the 2d s is manual lifting up some folds we also find the AC adapter which continues to use the same design we've seen since the DSi and of course we now have the 2d s itself now of course the first thing people will notice right away that's different is that the 2d s is not a full design like all the dss have been but rather a flat slate with two screens now functionally it's a lot like having just a regular 3ds that you can't fold closed and doesn't have a 3d function and that's really the system that's directly trying to offer an alternative to those of you that are looking a lot more in excels really are going to see too much from this that will interest you because the main point getting in Excel is so you can have the larger screens and the bigger battery life in exchange for not as much portability and a higher price tag the 2d S on the other hand features the same screen dimensions as a regular 3ds with a battery life that's basically the same a little bit better but only roughly by about 20 min so it's nothing too appreciable now let's talk about some of the reasons why you might actually want a to D s over 3ds the first of which what I really personally love is the button layout since it's one flat slate rather than a fold design they were able to shift the buttons up to either in between both screens the upside of this is with regular 3d so you normally just hold it with the top portion of your hands whereas with the 2d s you're able to get a nice firm grip with both hands taking up the entire system with all these nice little grooves in the L&R buttons for your index fingers to rest in since there's more room for button placement too you'll notice that the start and select buttons have migrated from being below the touchscreen to being right below the ABXY buttons just like it was in the old DS which I find out not only be a lot more convenient but nicer too since you don't have to accidentally hit the home button sometimes now some of the buttons and ports have changed on the sides as well for instance in the bottom we still have this audio jack but now there's also the sleep switch which basically acts as a substitute for the fact that you can't fold it closed so you still have a way to be able to hibernate it and let it save battery as well as have StreetPass activated on the right side you'll notice that the wireless switch is now gone and it's now just an option in the settings menu of the 2d s itself in exchange we now have the stylus moved from the top to the side of the system like it is in an excel and you also have the SD card slot it's also worth noting right now that the studious does come with a four gig SD card as opposed to a 3ds which just comes with a 2 gig that aside the rest of it is basically the same you still have the lor buttons on the top if the power input right here and the cartridge slot is a little off-center compared to usual and the left side you just have the volume control honestly as far as form-factor goes I like the 2d s a lot more than 3ds as far as button layout it's a lot more comfortable and feels a lot more natural when I'm playing games the downside to this of course is the fact that you can't close it meaning the screens are always exposed now of course you can easily remedy this by buying a case for it I have one right here which is the official Nintendo option running at 15 bucks which well it doesn't offer a lot of protection against major trauma it'll do the job you need of keeping dirt and dust away from the system now while this does bring the price difference between a 2d s and a case and a 3ds to only $25 and all as d you should be buying a case for any 3d s you buy anyways especially if it's one that kids are going to be using now the bigger problem that results from this though is how it impacts the portability of the system while it is shorter than the 3ds that's opened it's definitely taller than 3ds one closed making it something you can't just easily fit in your pocket it can fit in a sweater or a coat and of course a bag with not really any issue but those of you that like having something you can just keep in your pocket for easy access aren't going to be able to do that with the 2d s now on the other hand there is one major upside for those of you that are parents of young children that like to use the esses and that's the fact there are no hinges that can accidentally break which can be a major issue with young kids although in that situation you are still basically required to buy a case for it just so it'll last as long as possible in the end I have to say that I think the 2d S is a fantastic alternative to the 3ds especially at its price point of forty dollars less sure it doesn't have the 3d function which for some of you may be a deal breaker but for me personally I found that over time the 3d function is really more of just a novelty that's a negligible feature that you can just set aside I personally only really ever used it when I was watching cutscenes and not doing actual gameplay the 2d s wins out for me comfort wise as far as pure gameplay goes they really only made your downside I can talk about is the fact that you can't fold it closed and you're going to have that portability hit in comparison to a regular 3ds so to sum up your options the 2d s is a great choice if you're looking for a system that will let you comfortably play 3ds and DS games while still offering some degree of portability using bigger pockets or a bag at a price point of 120 $9.99 if you want something that will fit more comfortably in your pant pocket offers 3d as an option or if you just really want a gloss finish instead of the matte then the 3ds is the system for you at 160 $9.99 and last but not least if you just want to throw portability out the window and are willing to pay the higher price tag of 199.99 then you can get the larger screens and the better battery of the 3ds XL now of course with the holidays coming up there is always having to do with the choice of limited edition designs with the current big one being a 3ds XL with the Pokemon X or Y theme so there's all you really need to know about the 2d s and what it means for your options when you're looking at different in Tendo portable systems to buy whether it's for yourself or as a gift for someone in your family if you're interested in grabbing any of these for yourself right now please make sure to check out the description where we have links for each of them for pricing and availability and while you're down there please make sure to hit that like button to let us know how much you've enjoyed this content and if you're not a subscriber yet please make sure you become one's you can stay up to date and all the vids we got on the way there's a lot of great content plan is the holiday seasons and all the big releases get closer and closer as always guys thank you so much for watching TLT I'm Kevin see you guys later