One thing that's really noticeable about the New 2DS XL: every part except for the top screen is on the lower half. The speakers, the volume slider, and the cameras were all moved down to the bottom half. I am almost certain they did this to reduce assembly and repair costs.
I hated that the speakers were on the bottom of that model. If you cranked the volume up while playing then it would vibrate the system in your hands anytime sound was going through the speakers. It was like having crappy constant rumble that could only be shut off by having no sound or relying on headphones/earbuds.
i mean the standard new 3ds xl would just vibrate the top screen and was really noticible if you had your fingers on the L and R buttons but yeahhh the fact that big hands would block the speakers entirely was lame
@life09m yeah that's just it, I legit started playing games holding the system awkwardly as to not block the speakers, I've upgraded to the new 3ds xl now and I still find myself doing that again out of habit even though i don't need to anymore LOL
That's why they made so many special editions; they're all in the upper half. Also, never noticed that shake in mine. Granted, I usually play it in mute.
I'll give the 2ds xl this, the micro Sd card being easily accessible under the gamecard slot is a godsend when it comes to jailbreaking compared to the tedium of removing the back plate of the other new 3ds models every time you need to access the sd card.
i think it's more about it being a pointless release, it's not a bad system at all but it's just kind of confusing why they would sell this out of nowhere. i personally think that if you're upgrading from an old 3ds/2ds that this is better in every way, especially because every 3ds (xl) and new 3ds (xl) go for an insanely high amount nowadays even when they're used (at least in europe). the 2ds xl has the same issue but with some luck you can find one for under 100 bucks
uh , I must warn you , I had a lot of problems with mine . I bought it used a while ago , and I was younger etc but rn the hinge has visible cracks going all the way to the bottom screen and the left shoulder button ( L ) is broken . the design of the console makes it impossible to repair the shoulder button because it is directly stuck on the mother board . I literally bought a new 3ds because of this lol … so yea be kind with your handheld , my had its life but for now it will rest in its case .
To be fair, you saved money on one other thing: the charger. The New 3DS didn't include a charger because it assumed everyone had one from the 3DS. The new 2DS came with a charger in the box so not only did you save $50 not getting 3D, but you had a $15-$20 charger included. That's a great deal
@@adora_was_takenThey're only using standardised ports because of EU regulation, otherwise they'd still use their funky proprietary port that only iphones used (and a few apple laptop accessories, I guess). As for the charging cable, I always found that weird to include. Especially since USB-C plugs were not much of a thing back then, and are still fairly uncommon now.
@@Mofunendo Bottom of the system, i ordered a used one a few days ago so i haven't experienced it yet since it still needs to come but i doubt its going to be a problem unless you have the hands of an absolute giant
@@SpaghettiTheEddie I really just don’t play with the sound on honestly. I play a lot of pokemon on it these days, and I don’t need to hear that music for the 1 millionth time
Buying the 2DS XL used, outside of the US, makes a whole lot of sense. Used "New 3DS XL" prices are insane, they go for more than an OLED Switch. So for half (or less) the price of a "New 3DS XL", you can get a "New 2DS XL", with all the hardware improvements, and play the entire 3DS library on original hardware.
@@mackclodfelter7220 Sure, but that's a gimmick for the most part anyway, even with the improved tracking on the New 3DS model. Most people seem to agree, and turn it off most of the time. I'm ok with saving $150+ and not having that "feature".
Same here. I sat out the entire life of the 3DS generation until it was at its end at which point I bought a refurbished New 2DS XL from Nintendo’s online store for $90. Now I can play all the games I missed, and that’s exactly what I’ve used it for the last few years. A lot of people must’ve realized what they missed given the prices for these things online now.
Scott… the cartridge flap is the best thing about the 2DS. Not accidentally pressing it, and it not falling out, and no dust aswell is amazing. The switch even had it.
How often do you accidentally press on the cartridge slot so hard it ejects? I can’t say I’ve ever had that issue in my 10 years of playing my 3ds. Not to mention having a cart in the slot prevents dust from getting in as well. The dust flap is just an extra annoyance when changing games
Other than the constantly exposed front-facing camera, it’s definitely the sleekest designed, they really nailed it the design with this one, moving all the components & cameras to the bottom makes it much nicer to hold, having the SD card more easily accessible is nice too, the dust cover is a no-brainer, I wish the 3ds had this design I do hate the glassy top screen though, I can’t touch it anywhere without getting finger-prints on it, so I always have to hold it by the very top of the screen to open-close it
I'm surprised no one mentions this, but I specifically chose this model over the new 3DS XL because of the lighter weight. I often play in bed where I hold it over my head. With this model, I got more play time before my hands went numb and it fell on my face. Plus, in addition to being cheaper, it came with a charger.
Had 3ds xl and bought a new 2ds for the same reason, it’s lightweight compared to the 3ds xl, makes it more comfortable to hold, and the unique pokeball special edition purchase was worth it
@@ScubaLuigi oh I know, happens to me every now and then with my phone it was just the mental image of it being a constant thing that was amusing to me
The new 2DS XL purpose was to use all the unused components in a cheap console that is not as ugly as the 2DS to sell out the stock of "new" CPU at a discount.
An entire Scott's Stash vid bashing my favorite model of the 3DS/2DS line 😭 I'm planning to buy one when I get enough money, not due to it being cheaper, but because I remember this was genuinely my favorite of the models, I loved how lightweight it was and I love the cartridge flap that you can't press by accident and I love that the SD card is accessible for many purposes and I love the lines you can scratch and the buttons and the screen (I never even made the iPhone connection, I just thought it was slick) Excellent video though, you make solid points, a lot of my love for this is pure nostalgia factor since it was the last of the 3DS/2DS line that I owned
This is my definitive 3ds model. The one I’ve modded and use regularly. All the other ones I have I keep clean and stored away, but my new 2ds xl is my daily driver.
I hate the "New" part being officially in the title, it makes buying an unopened one even harder than it already is with people not listing them correctly. At least 90% of ebay posts are false.
You aren’t wrong. Never had a 3ds and recently thought about snagging one. Instantly overwhelmed with the amount of models that exist. Reminiscent of the Xbox one x/s models that surged in sales when the Series models launched.
none of the 'New' 3DS/2DS consoles even came sealed so in reality you will never be buying a brand new 'New' 3ds unless its the older ones since those came sealed
I bought one of the last refurbished models for this by Nintendo back in 2021 for $90. After homebrewing I have over 150 games downloaded on it. Easily the greatest bang for my buck gaming system I’ve ever bought
New 2DS XL was my first console. I'm not a kid, I just didn't have a console as a kid. It was the only console I could afford with my mid teens money that I saved up my pocket money to buy. I got Nintendo Switch later with actual earned money from a job.
The camera placement is definitely for cost reasons. They're directly attached to the board, and only the top screen is a separate part. With a camera on the top it has to be a separate daughter board which would cost extra.
I know there's opinions about this model, but when Nintendo announced that they would stop producing 3DS units in 2020, I bought mine immediately before prices could rise (cause my original 3DS needed replacing), and the New 2DS XL was the cheapest in terms of bang for buck. And I love mine, I still use it on a weekly basis.
Everybody was shiting on the switch because it had a 720p screen, the dock did not upscale to 4k and the performance of the console was weak. So, nintendo listened and hoped it worked while continuing to bank on the 3DS.
Power, yeah. Performance, on the other hand, was one of the best things about both consoles. My biggest criticism about the Switch is how if I want a solid action title, I have too look earlier in the systems life. Even games made with the Switch in mind can suffer from framerate drops and lag, which is a dealbreaker for some genres. It's why the joke about us mostly getting farming sims and RPG's holds some truth; they're genres where performance isn't as important. I could care less about the graphics of the switch successor. I just hope that it's able to run most games without having to worry about compromises in performance.
@@batmanbud2 As much as I hate the company, I'm not afraid to give credit where credit is due. You don't need power to make good games. Indies proved that too, but still.
I had an original 3DS. It was fine. I sold it when I got a new 2DS XL which felt like an upgrade. I barely use it since recently getting the new 3DS XL which feels like a premium system. It also has a top IPS screen. It’s my favourite way to play 3DS.
I absolutely LOVE the 3D effect of the New 3DS XL, but for some reason I have a big soft spot for the New 2DS XL. Its design is cute, it's a bit more compact, it has the new controls... I got the Pokéball model and its so stupidly satisfying to look at and fidget with. The Pokéball button clicks!
Learning there was only a year between the 3DS XL and the 2DS is really surreal. It felt like a lifetime of fantastic games and multiplayer with my friends between the time I got my XL for Christmas and when the doorstop was first announced.
I remember picking one up as I only had a base model 3DS and wanted to play Xenoblade Chronicles 3D (shut up) but New Nintendo 3DS and XLs were hard to find past 2016. Games using the 3D function were on their way out so it made sense to get a New 2DS XL. It's still my main 3DS to this day.
There was an article I read before the launch of de 2ds XL, the thing is I can't find It anywhere anymore. What It said is that the agreement Nintendo had with Sharp to make 3d screens was coming to an end at the moment. If we take that as true, the existence of this revision makes a lot more sense, because that means that the 2ds XL wasn't made to coexist with the new 3ds models, it was made to replace them on the lasts years of the 3ds life, because the original 2ds wasn't compatible with the "new" 3ds software. I remember that all promotional material (Nintendo of Europe at least) dropped any reference to anything but the 2ds or 2ds XL fast, in games like the Mario and Luigi remakes and other 2017-2018 games.
i love the new 2ds xl, to me it was a more stylish 3ds and i didnt mind losing 3d cuz i never used it (bonus amiibo functionality). plus, it was a 2ds that didnt suck to hold and play lol. i love you new 2ds xl, you will always be the peak 3ds system to me
I loved my New 2DS XL but it definitely feels cheap to the touch. But when I was in high school working for $8/hr, it was the difference between getting it now versus saving for another few months for the New 3DS XL. And I wanted to play Pokemon Moon NOW, DAMMIT!
the new 2ds xl is my dream 3ds console, I've spent so long looking for one about $100, i will find it one of these days, my original 2ds and original 3ds are so outdated now
The regular n3ds is probably my favorite, I've got small hands so ergonomics isn't an issue, and it's the perfect size to fit in my pocket or purse. It also doesn't peel like the xl. Finally modded it earlier this year and I'm angry I didnt do it sooner.
At least the new 2DS XL has a decent paint job that doesn't come out from just holding it over time like the new 3DS XL does, and having the micro SD card at the front is great. So for someone that never used the 3D effects like me, the new 2DS XL is the best version of the 3DS.
I think the controls on the New 2DS XL feel better than on most 3DS systems. It's only behind the regular 2DS IMO. The buttons feel so much better to press than on 3DS/3DS XL/New 3DS/ New 3DS XL.
8:38 I actually do remember thinking it was a tweet by a parody account for a few seconds when I saw the Nintendo of America tweet announcing the New Nintendo 2DS XL on Twitter.
I for one find the cartridge slot cover to be one of the few Definitive Positives about the New 2DS XL, not just for the reason you mentioned with the SD card slot being moved there, but also because before the cartridge slot cover was introduced to the 3DS family your only options for preventing dust getting in the cartridge slot were to either leave a cartridge in there at almost all times or just live with it.
One of the things about the 2DSXL is that it has by far the worst LCD screens of the entire 3DS lineup. Nintendo worked with many different LCD screen providers, some of which provided some decent to excellent quality panels for the different 3DS SKUs. But for the 2DSXL, Nintendo really went for the cheapest, nastiest screens imaginable. Pretty much the opposite of the fabled 3DSXL's IPS displays
For real, I like this one better because it is lighter, because I can't accidentally (or in a fit of fidgeting) turn on the 3D that hurts my eyes, the screen feels clearer and nicer without the 3D screen hiding under it, and the accessible SD card + hiding the cartridge (again, I fidget too much) are huge. I'm tiny and it's beautiful. My only disappointment is that they never did the copper conductors for a drop it and charge it base.
It annoys me how people are like: “DUH WHY DOESN’T THE BUTTON ON THE POKEBALL SPECIAL EDITION DO ANYTHING!?” Honey, it’s an aesthetic, also, I’d doubt Nintendo would go out of there way to code a specific function for a specific New 2DS XL special edition, that not that many units would be made.
I love doing the New Nintendo 2DS XL Shuffle
Best dance move to drop at the party
Its the same as the "sex offender shuffle" .... youtube it. I dare you!
😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@RyonMugen 😭😭😭
But have you tried doing the emoji pop?
One thing that's really noticeable about the New 2DS XL: every part except for the top screen is on the lower half. The speakers, the volume slider, and the cameras were all moved down to the bottom half. I am almost certain they did this to reduce assembly and repair costs.
I hated that the speakers were on the bottom of that model. If you cranked the volume up while playing then it would vibrate the system in your hands anytime sound was going through the speakers.
It was like having crappy constant rumble that could only be shut off by having no sound or relying on headphones/earbuds.
i mean the standard new 3ds xl would just vibrate the top screen and was really noticible if you had your fingers on the L and R buttons but yeahhh the fact that big hands would block the speakers entirely was lame
@life09m yeah that's just it, I legit started playing games holding the system awkwardly as to not block the speakers, I've upgraded to the new 3ds xl now and I still find myself doing that again out of habit even though i don't need to anymore LOL
That's why they made so many special editions; they're all in the upper half.
Also, never noticed that shake in mine. Granted, I usually play it in mute.
Except for the fact they used adhesive instead of screws on almost all of the console
“Nobody gives a $hit about this thing” *proceeds to show every single model in his collection
I'll give the 2ds xl this, the micro Sd card being easily accessible under the gamecard slot is a godsend when it comes to jailbreaking compared to the tedium of removing the back plate of the other new 3ds models every time you need to access the sd card.
Too bad it doesn't make hacking it any easier. I tried hacking my 3DS, I bricked it.
@@Jasonvoorhees57469 it's incredibly easy if you have basic reading skills
@Jasonvoorhees57469 I've hacked 3, two originals and one 2ds xl just reading the guide and not being a dimwit will stop this man 😭😭
With a modded new 3ds/ xl’s, you could always ftp files and folders over to save you the headache
@@Jasonvoorhees57469My unborn child could hack a DS 😭
I just got mine and im watching a video of a man hating on this thing for like 20 minutes
i think it's more about it being a pointless release, it's not a bad system at all but it's just kind of confusing why they would sell this out of nowhere. i personally think that if you're upgrading from an old 3ds/2ds that this is better in every way, especially because every 3ds (xl) and new 3ds (xl) go for an insanely high amount nowadays even when they're used (at least in europe). the 2ds xl has the same issue but with some luck you can find one for under 100 bucks
uh , I must warn you , I had a lot of problems with mine . I bought it used a while ago , and I was younger etc but rn the hinge has visible cracks going all the way to the bottom screen and the left shoulder button ( L ) is broken . the design of the console makes it impossible to repair the shoulder button because it is directly stuck on the mother board . I literally bought a new 3ds because of this lol … so yea be kind with your handheld , my had its life but for now it will rest in its case .
I could buy a new shell for the cracks in the hinge but the shell swap operation on this console is hard af
yo same
It’s a great console and imo the best version of the 3DS for the money it was just kind of a weird release, I think that’s what this was about
To be fair, you saved money on one other thing: the charger. The New 3DS didn't include a charger because it assumed everyone had one from the 3DS. The new 2DS came with a charger in the box so not only did you save $50 not getting 3D, but you had a $15-$20 charger included. That's a great deal
They went the Apple route with no charger, interesting
@@Eragonfrostand before Apple did it Nintendo removed the headphone jack on the GBA SP they even made a charge port headphone dongle
@@Eragonfrost and yet even apple still includes charging cords and uses a standardized port
@@aidanhelfrich4887 I forgot about that, that's so bad I had a SP back in 2004
@@adora_was_takenThey're only using standardised ports because of EU regulation, otherwise they'd still use their funky proprietary port that only iphones used (and a few apple laptop accessories, I guess). As for the charging cable, I always found that weird to include. Especially since USB-C plugs were not much of a thing back then, and are still fairly uncommon now.
I went from an original 3DS to this. It was a massive upgrade from there
What about the speaker? Where are the speakers firing?
@@Mofunendo Bottom of the system, i ordered a used one a few days ago so i haven't experienced it yet since it still needs to come but i doubt its going to be a problem unless you have the hands of an absolute giant
@@dutchmvp26 the speaker placement is bad for all hands, but you can always just use headphones
Same lmao, and it felt better that it was the Poké Ball edition that I bought with my own money
@@SpaghettiTheEddie I really just don’t play with the sound on honestly. I play a lot of pokemon on it these days, and I don’t need to hear that music for the 1 millionth time
Buying the 2DS XL used, outside of the US, makes a whole lot of sense. Used "New 3DS XL" prices are insane, they go for more than an OLED Switch. So for half (or less) the price of a "New 3DS XL", you can get a "New 2DS XL", with all the hardware improvements, and play the entire 3DS library on original hardware.
Yeah except you loose like the main staple feature of playing the games in 3D lol
@@mackclodfelter7220 Sure, but that's a gimmick for the most part anyway, even with the improved tracking on the New 3DS model. Most people seem to agree, and turn it off most of the time. I'm ok with saving $150+ and not having that "feature".
@@PrototypeOnyx to each their own
yall r lucky!! where I'm from, the new 3DS/3DS XLs are cheaper than that model 😔
@@marakyoo9075 Not sure if I'd consider having to pay $300+ for a used 9 yo handheld console lucky 😅. Quite the opposite.
I have big hands, never used the 3D functions, and still wanted to play the Ocarina & Majora remakes. It was perfect for me.
Same here. It was an upgrade for me when switching from the 3DS XL to the 2DS XL.
Every DS owner has to mention their hand girth
@@TheHarryLizardd - 😂🤣
@@TheHarryLizardd
In fairness, it’s a preety relavent issue when it comes to handhelds
Exactly! Plus, Majora's Mask supports the little c-stick nipple to control the camera
“Who is the 2ds XL for?”
Me. It was / is for me.
Me too, I've always loved using mine
Yeh, I know tons of people that love the new 2ds XL
Same here. I sat out the entire life of the 3DS generation until it was at its end at which point I bought a refurbished New 2DS XL from Nintendo’s online store for $90. Now I can play all the games I missed, and that’s exactly what I’ve used it for the last few years. A lot of people must’ve realized what they missed given the prices for these things online now.
Me too, I have the 2DS & the 2DS xl
Scott… the cartridge flap is the best thing about the 2DS. Not accidentally pressing it, and it not falling out, and no dust aswell is amazing.
The switch even had it.
How often do you accidentally press on the cartridge slot so hard it ejects? I can’t say I’ve ever had that issue in my 10 years of playing my 3ds. Not to mention having a cart in the slot prevents dust from getting in as well. The dust flap is just an extra annoyance when changing games
@@RockYoMomsWorld Listen, you might not have had the urge to ruin it all, but most of us have.
@@RockYoMomsWorldThis
Nunca entenderé como alguien es capaz de quitar un juego accidentalmente de las 3ds mientras juegas
New 2ds xl has the best designs imo
Other than the constantly exposed front-facing camera, it’s definitely the sleekest designed, they really nailed it the design with this one, moving all the components & cameras to the bottom makes it much nicer to hold, having the SD card more easily accessible is nice too, the dust cover is a no-brainer, I wish the 3ds had this design
I do hate the glassy top screen though, I can’t touch it anywhere without getting finger-prints on it, so I always have to hold it by the very top of the screen to open-close it
Also it has cool shells and limited edition designs
I'm surprised no one mentions this, but I specifically chose this model over the new 3DS XL because of the lighter weight. I often play in bed where I hold it over my head. With this model, I got more play time before my hands went numb and it fell on my face. Plus, in addition to being cheaper, it came with a charger.
I love the mental image of you playing UNTIL your hands go numb enough to drop the DS on your face, sounds like a tradition at that point lol
@@kdr_roxas It takes less time than you think
Had 3ds xl and bought a new 2ds for the same reason, it’s lightweight compared to the 3ds xl, makes it more comfortable to hold, and the unique pokeball special edition purchase was worth it
@@ScubaLuigi oh I know, happens to me every now and then with my phone it was just the mental image of it being a constant thing that was amusing to me
Hard agree. It's the only XL that I can play with for extended amounts of time without my hands getting tired!
The new 2DS XL purpose was to use all the unused components in a cheap console that is not as ugly as the 2DS to sell out the stock of "new" CPU at a discount.
True it was a good cheap alternative really.
NEW GLASSES SCOTT?? love that for him
This is probably the equivalent of him getting a console revision. Albeit a very, very small one.
Pretty sure that he has "day to day glasses" and RUclipsr glasses
He looks like a dad.
@@stormhoughtI outgrow my glasses every few years so it’d make sense he would keep the other one as a part of the Scott costume
@@ChickenNuggetCancerNah, the change is about as big as going from the GBA to the GBA SP.
An entire Scott's Stash vid bashing my favorite model of the 3DS/2DS line 😭 I'm planning to buy one when I get enough money, not due to it being cheaper, but because I remember this was genuinely my favorite of the models, I loved how lightweight it was and I love the cartridge flap that you can't press by accident and I love that the SD card is accessible for many purposes and I love the lines you can scratch and the buttons and the screen (I never even made the iPhone connection, I just thought it was slick)
Excellent video though, you make solid points, a lot of my love for this is pure nostalgia factor since it was the last of the 3DS/2DS line that I owned
I have one, it’s definitely better designed than the 3DS
This is my definitive 3ds model. The one I’ve modded and use regularly. All the other ones I have I keep clean and stored away, but my new 2ds xl is my daily driver.
This I have like 3 3ds XL collector edition, the 2ds XL is just sturdy, light and still not too expensive on used market
Ok sure, but let’s talk about how purple is by far the best color for Nintendo consoles.
Yes I agree! GameCube superiority shines through once again
The purple Gameboy Advance was GOATED
I see y’all have taste and culture 🤌. The people demand a purple switch 2 at launch. Make it so, Nintendo.
I hate the "New" part being officially in the title, it makes buying an unopened one even harder than it already is with people not listing them correctly. At least 90% of ebay posts are false.
You aren’t wrong. Never had a 3ds and recently thought about snagging one. Instantly overwhelmed with the amount of models that exist. Reminiscent of the Xbox one x/s models that surged in sales when the Series models launched.
@@beelow84if you want a 3DS, get a Japanese model and hack it, it costs WAY cheaper and if you hack it you remove the region lock
Grandmas walking in to Gamestop buying xmas presents being told "We don't have new 3DS but we have the New 3DS. Did you want that used?"
none of the 'New' 3DS/2DS consoles even came sealed so in reality you will never be buying a brand new 'New' 3ds unless its the older ones since those came sealed
Sealed....
I'm sure the irony of Scott talking about how pointless the New Nintendo 2DS XL is while showing us the 3 versions of it he owns is not lost on him.
I mean he has tens of copies of his most hated games.
@Mikauo_Xblade didn't he say he loves the 2dsxl ironically?
I bought one of the last refurbished models for this by Nintendo back in 2021 for $90. After homebrewing I have over 150 games downloaded on it.
Easily the greatest bang for my buck gaming system I’ve ever bought
11:20 SCOTT THE WOZ CAMEO!!
New 2DS XL was my first console. I'm not a kid, I just didn't have a console as a kid. It was the only console I could afford with my mid teens money that I saved up my pocket money to buy. I got Nintendo Switch later with actual earned money from a job.
The camera placement is definitely for cost reasons. They're directly attached to the board, and only the top screen is a separate part. With a camera on the top it has to be a separate daughter board which would cost extra.
I know there's opinions about this model, but when Nintendo announced that they would stop producing 3DS units in 2020, I bought mine immediately before prices could rise (cause my original 3DS needed replacing), and the New 2DS XL was the cheapest in terms of bang for buck. And I love mine, I still use it on a weekly basis.
The only reason I have one is because I thought the Pokeball design was so cool. The button on the cover is also fun to click.
Does it work on any games?
Clicking the button on the cover is the best game on the system
@@fitz616It helps you catch Pokemon. When the ball is shaking you can tap it, and feel like you're affecting something
how is it holding up
Always wanted one of those, ngl.
Everybody was shiting on the switch because it had a 720p screen, the dock did not upscale to 4k and the performance of the console was weak. So, nintendo listened and hoped it worked while continuing to bank on the 3DS.
And that was before the PS5 and Series X proved that power and performance aren't everything.
*SIGH*
Power, yeah.
Performance, on the other hand, was one of the best things about both consoles. My biggest criticism about the Switch is how if I want a solid action title, I have too look earlier in the systems life. Even games made with the Switch in mind can suffer from framerate drops and lag, which is a dealbreaker for some genres. It's why the joke about us mostly getting farming sims and RPG's holds some truth; they're genres where performance isn't as important.
I could care less about the graphics of the switch successor. I just hope that it's able to run most games without having to worry about compromises in performance.
@@batmanbud2
As much as I hate the company, I'm not afraid to give credit where credit is due.
You don't need power to make good games. Indies proved that too, but still.
I had an original 3DS. It was fine. I sold it when I got a new 2DS XL which felt like an upgrade. I barely use it since recently getting the new 3DS XL which feels like a premium system. It also has a top IPS screen. It’s my favourite way to play 3DS.
I remember hearing that you can adjust the saturation of the 3DS displays (modded obviously).
All I can say is that I've got a n2DS XL and I love it! It's light, comfortable to hold, and I don't really care about the 3D aspect.
Same
Same
I love how he’s doing the shuffle in front of what looks like the courthouse bathrooms
I let ya know Scott, I am the New 2DS defender.
Haters be darned, this is my fav from the 3DS family. I love the look and feel - I still play mine regularly!
17:00 ahh the liquid metal slime console is so pretty, possibly the best limited edition console design imo
It shouldn't, but it surprised me to discover that even the 2ds has better special editions then the switch
Hopefully that changes after the Hyrule Switch Lite.
I have the japanese exclusive minecraft n2DSxl :D
Zeldo totk oled is goated
I love your new glasses Scott
Best opening to a Scott’s Stash vid yet
Cutaway gags in stash videos just hit different
Yeah, I can't believe he got Scott the Woz to cameo on his show, even if it was only for a few seconds
I absolutely LOVE the 3D effect of the New 3DS XL, but for some reason I have a big soft spot for the New 2DS XL. Its design is cute, it's a bit more compact, it has the new controls... I got the Pokéball model and its so stupidly satisfying to look at and fidget with. The Pokéball button clicks!
I actually love my 2DS XL. Use it more than my New 3DS
Learning there was only a year between the 3DS XL and the 2DS is really surreal. It felt like a lifetime of fantastic games and multiplayer with my friends between the time I got my XL for Christmas and when the doorstop was first announced.
I remember picking one up as I only had a base model 3DS and wanted to play Xenoblade Chronicles 3D (shut up) but New Nintendo 3DS and XLs were hard to find past 2016. Games using the 3D function were on their way out so it made sense to get a New 2DS XL. It's still my main 3DS to this day.
This and the 3D version are great to jailbreak. The homebrew scene is awesome. You can even play Half Life on it.
I had an old 3DS XL and just upgraded to a NEW 2DS XL and im happy with it . This things beautiful
damn now scott stash has cut-aways😭 we’re getting closer and closer to just having actual scott the woz episodes here
My top 3 3DS systems:
1. New 3DS
2. New 2DS XL
3. 2DS
I loved the ergonomics of this one.
The 3D effect was later determined to be okay for children under 7.
Biggest screen and maybe the lightest DS you can get, also the best trigger buttons. Things i like.
This is my favorite version of the 3ds 😭
There was an article I read before the launch of de 2ds XL, the thing is I can't find It anywhere anymore. What It said is that the agreement Nintendo had with Sharp to make 3d screens was coming to an end at the moment. If we take that as true, the existence of this revision makes a lot more sense, because that means that the 2ds XL wasn't made to coexist with the new 3ds models, it was made to replace them on the lasts years of the 3ds life, because the original 2ds wasn't compatible with the "new" 3ds software. I remember that all promotional material (Nintendo of Europe at least) dropped any reference to anything but the 2ds or 2ds XL fast, in games like the Mario and Luigi remakes and other 2017-2018 games.
I’ve got the black and blue model as an upgrade from my aqua blue launch model 3DS. This thing is cute, I enjoy it.
Same!
If you break it because it’s freaking Mario Kart again, I hope it’ll come out onnnnnnnnn camera.
I want a New 2DS so badly but they are all expensive online.
Try looking in local game shops. It's where I got my XL 2nd gen
I’d get the 3ds xl or the new 3ds original which are made better
they can never make me hate u, new nintendo 2ds xl!!!
i love the new 2ds xl, to me it was a more stylish 3ds and i didnt mind losing 3d cuz i never used it (bonus amiibo functionality). plus, it was a 2ds that didnt suck to hold and play lol. i love you new 2ds xl, you will always be the peak 3ds system to me
I paid way more than I’d like to admit to get ahold of the purple 2ds xl like a year ago
I loved my New 2DS XL but it definitely feels cheap to the touch. But when I was in high school working for $8/hr, it was the difference between getting it now versus saving for another few months for the New 3DS XL. And I wanted to play Pokemon Moon NOW, DAMMIT!
8:29 the power of manyyyyyyy
the shuffle put a smile on my face. thank you
Why you dragging my BABBY!! 😂
the new 2ds xl is my dream 3ds console, I've spent so long looking for one about $100, i will find it one of these days, my original 2ds and original 3ds are so outdated now
0:06 SWING YOUR ARMS FROM SIDE TO SIDE-
Thanks for doing the new Nintendo 2ds xl shuffle on my birthday scott
I like to think that Scott is just holding a plank for the entire duration of these videos
the 3ds lineup was the razor and blades model taken to the extreme
The regular n3ds is probably my favorite, I've got small hands so ergonomics isn't an issue, and it's the perfect size to fit in my pocket or purse. It also doesn't peel like the xl. Finally modded it earlier this year and I'm angry I didnt do it sooner.
At least the new 2DS XL has a decent paint job that doesn't come out from just holding it over time like the new 3DS XL does, and having the micro SD card at the front is great. So for someone that never used the 3D effects like me, the new 2DS XL is the best version of the 3DS.
fun drinking game: watch every scott's stash video and take a shot every time he mentions the new 3ds's soft release in north america
0:36 banjo kazooie moment
0:01 THE EMOJI POP🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️
My favorite model. I use a Pikachu new 2ds XL as my main unit.
Quick guys, the Scott's Stash is developing bits!
Listen, I've been waiting for this video lol
The New 2DS XL meant I could afford to replace my dead Gen 1 3DS [or not at all]. I still cherish mine :)
Scott's reflection in the screen of the 2DS is killing me
5:00 YOO I HAVE THE BLACK ONE
Same. Best way to play N3DS by a mile.
I think the controls on the New 2DS XL feel better than on most 3DS systems.
It's only behind the regular 2DS IMO. The buttons feel so much better to press than on 3DS/3DS XL/New 3DS/ New 3DS XL.
Counterpoint, the Hyrule Shield special edition 2DSXL is a work of art and a triumph for special edition consoles.
This is my favorite console of all time. Playing oot3d on it right now!
I don’t care what anyone tells me. This is my main 3DS system
10:42 "do you really think I throw all my copies of chibi-robo zip lash in the toilet? I don't throw all of them."
there's more??? 💀
My biggest peeve with the new 2ds is just how flimsy it feels, everything else is fine, but I definetly agree that it feels cheap.
that clip of you dancing is my new favorite clip of all time.
8:38 I actually do remember thinking it was a tweet by a parody account for a few seconds when I saw the Nintendo of America tweet announcing the New Nintendo 2DS XL on Twitter.
I for one find the cartridge slot cover to be one of the few Definitive Positives about the New 2DS XL, not just for the reason you mentioned with the SD card slot being moved there, but also because before the cartridge slot cover was introduced to the 3DS family your only options for preventing dust getting in the cartridge slot were to either leave a cartridge in there at almost all times or just live with it.
A shot of Scott in a carpet video, didn’t think those two would come together
The SD slot being on the bottom was the best part
can we get 2 hours of scott shuffling
i actually love this version
One of the things about the 2DSXL is that it has by far the worst LCD screens of the entire 3DS lineup. Nintendo worked with many different LCD screen providers, some of which provided some decent to excellent quality panels for the different 3DS SKUs. But for the 2DSXL, Nintendo really went for the cheapest, nastiest screens imaginable. Pretty much the opposite of the fabled 3DSXL's IPS displays
What’s the issue with them?
the new 3ds xl ips screens had a lot of black crush
The polarizer peeled off my new 3ds XL top IPS screen. I’m sad forever.
Picked up a N2DSXL in like 2019 and it's been my main 3DS I use so i can keep my themed ones inside
For real, I like this one better because it is lighter, because I can't accidentally (or in a fit of fidgeting) turn on the 3D that hurts my eyes, the screen feels clearer and nicer without the 3D screen hiding under it, and the accessible SD card + hiding the cartridge (again, I fidget too much) are huge. I'm tiny and it's beautiful. My only disappointment is that they never did the copper conductors for a drop it and charge it base.
Are you sure the "nicer screen" isnt a placebo? The 3dsxl had an ips
@@MissiGNO000If you were lucky to get one
These videos feel like minisodes like Mabel's guide to the heat death of the universe
I love the fact they gave up on it being truly a "2d" ds and just made it a 3ds upgrade
I'm not sure what you mean. It's a bigger 2DS made after they gave up on the 3D.
its not a 3ds upgrade in literally any way
8:29 THE POWER OF MANY !
0:06 Scott has the Peter Parker glasses.
I think it's more like the Clark Kent glasses
the potter
Peter Griffin, more like
New 2ds XL is my favorite version. It's the New model without 3d and a bit lighter, which is everything I wanted
does it really feel cheap? kinda wanna get one
@@rubyrue702 I don't think so, but apparently some people do. It's lighter than the other XL version, so I'm guessing that why some think that?
I got it from a friend for 50 bucks with some games. For that price, I can't really complain lol
New 2DS XL is the only 3DS model I care about, I never cared about the 3D gimmick, I just want to play the games.
You gotta work on that shuffle bro
Scott still not understanding the market for the Wii Mini in current year is crazy.
It annoys me how people are like: “DUH WHY DOESN’T THE BUTTON ON THE POKEBALL SPECIAL EDITION DO ANYTHING!?”
Honey, it’s an aesthetic, also, I’d doubt Nintendo would go out of there way to code a specific function for a specific New 2DS XL special edition, that not that many units would be made.
Fellas just make somebody up in they head and get mad at them.
Best fidget toy
It could have been the power button. It'd be super neat until you realize how easily you would accidentally press it
It's like, what's the lid button supposed to do? Some secret function you can't do on any other 3DS?
10:42 "Do you really think i throw my copies of Chibi Robo Ziplash in the toilet?" **Me getting flashbacks on seeing "THIS GAME BLOWS"**