Nintendo Announces the 2DS XL

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A new variation of the 2DS console has been announced, this time sporting a bigger screen and similar clam-shell design to its 3DS siblings. While a black and turquoise version will be the only one launching in the US, an orange and white model will be released in Japan and possibly Europe as well.

Unlike the original 2DS it includes a c-stick which makes playing games such as Super Smash Bros. and Monster Hunter easier. It also includes the ability to utilize NFC technology to scan Amiibo figures placed on its lower screen. Its suggested retail price is $149.99 in the US and it will debut on July 28.

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Does this tempt anyone? It still lacks 3D functionality, but it certainly looks slick! Such a small bezel almost makes the screens feel larger too.

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623 thoughts on “Nintendo Announces the 2DS XL”

  2. So, what’s the best way to counter the Tapu Lele + Drifblim combo?
    I’m starting to think I should have put A-Muk on my team.

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  4. Status:
    Midnight Lycaroc: Works, potential bulky sweeper with sucker punch. Wants drain punch
    Pallosand: Works, anti meta, completely shuts down enemy sandstorm teams
    Incineroar- no success, attacker variant always seems to miss out on kills, is killed very easily by a myriad of threats

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  9. Are you guys still intrested in ARMS? I lost all intrest in it after watching the direct. There was only one character design I saw that I liked, Biff was the worst, but most importantly it just looked kinda boring

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    • Biff made me want to commit suicide but Ramen Noodle Goil was beautiful
      Biff singlehandely killed all the hype in that match

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      • Like I was interested after hearing people who played it enjoyed it but Biff killed it. Maybe if he isnt actually in the game or you can turn him off and I played a demo I may get it but right now I’m really not into it

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    • I won’t buy the game but it looks neat, also I don’t think that Biff will be in the game outside of tutorials and yes, he was annoying as hell in the direct

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    • It makes zero sense, like sure you haven’t played in quite some time, but if you’re good you should be able to keep it.

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    • I’d say its to prevent the Splatoon ranking issue which is as soon as you hit the highest rank, you stop playing. People who are high ranked should be the active players who are fighting to keep it, not those who want to retire on top. My thoughts at least.

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  13. I love how Escavalier’s Dex Entry states that it attacks at high speeds, but it’s actual speed stat is 20.

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  14. Bored…..I have 2 levels left to 100% in Yooka-Laylee and they’re very maze-like and complex and i need to find 11 more quills

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  19. Shilhouette
    Overshadow Pkm
    Normal/Ghost
    Shadow Sentry: The Pokemon’s Shadow aids you in battle (Lesser Parental Bond)
    a small white cherub pokemon with a happy half circle eyes, and 3 dots under its eyes like freckles and a small line for a mouth, it has a long head growth that extends from the back of its head, and its body has teardrop shaped arms and legs, it has a white tail that is slender and pointed that sticks into the ground; from its tail is its own shadow which has a will of its own, a cruder version of this pokemon is plastered on the ground in a dark grey shade, which resembles it but has angry eyes
    “It shadow lives and moves on its own free will, The shadow attacks anything that comes too close to its host to ensure its own survival, during the night the Shadow at its strongest”

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  21. Hyrule castle is so awesome. I’ve only explored for like a half hour but I’ve barely scratched the surface. It’s massive and packed with secrets.

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  23. Welp, as much as I was looking forward to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, gotta say I’m extremely disappointed so far. It’s all personal reasons though. I’m someone who enjoyed using motion controls. I was worried about the size of the switch controller, which was why I was looking forward to the wheel in hopes it would add some extra grip. It doesn’t. I hold it with a few fingers, very uncomfortable, and the trigger buttons are shit, so I find myself having to be boring and use a classic controller. Other than the method of playing, they nerfed my characters speed stats. I thought I was buying a Mario Kart 8 port that had cool additions like the 2 item slots, pink boosts, and an actual battle mode…there was no need to alter the character stats.

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    • This would be my worry with Joy-cons. I have large hands and if they are like the Nunchuk for the Wii remote I’m gonna have a tough time using them. Character nerfs are never fun if you liked those character, they must’ve felt it necessary though.

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      • I’m not having fun. Honestly I’m gonna give it a few more days, see how much I like Battle Mode. If I don’t like it, oh well, back to Wii U.

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        • That’s awful. I’m not into Mario Kart enough to care about character’s stats and such but that seems pointless, if MK8 was balanced enough.

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          • Like I said, it’s all just personal for me and right now the Wii U version is the better version. This game has affected my personal favorite characters to use, along with my favorite kart setups. Not sure why they felt the need to change the stats. I can’t even do motion control play anymore because the controller is way too small, and now using the pro controller, my index finger is locking up constantly on the trigger button. But just because I’m personally not having fun, doesn’t mean others won’t enjoy it.

          • I’m gonna have to try the joy-con grip next, see if that’s easier on my fingers. I’ve enjoyed the pro controller a lot for Zelda, but because in Mario Kart I’m constantly pressing the trigger button, it’s just starting to hurt and really lock up my finger.

          • I don’t like how they did the trigger. Why would you make them actual buttons? With shooters for xbox and ps4, they have a spring so that your fingers feel comfortable and don’t hurt…all they had to do was copy that.

          • What WiiU Kart combinations do you like? I often use the Pirate ship one but that’s just ’cause I like it. The Gold stuff was all disappointing after taking so long to unlock.

          • My typical set up was Pipe Frame + Slick Wheels + Cloud Glider. I also used City Tripper + Slick Wheels + Cloud Glider.

          • Oh yeah cloud glider is my favourite along with the Bowser one. Wheels I tend to like larger ones like the quilted ones I can’t remember the name of or the white wagon wheel ones.

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