Nintendo Handheld Console 2DS - Black/Blue with New Super Mario Bros 2

This was a gift for my son, he previously had a standard DS which we have all been using for years but lately it had stopped recognising more and more game cards until it finally expired so a new one was very much in demand. We looked first at the 3DS but when we used a friends one we found it gave eye strain and headaches for even moderate use. My son therefore plumped for the 2DS and i have been delighted with what we received. The pictures online from various sources of the 2DS don't do it credit., this isn't clunky or a tablet like slab, it's remarkably well thought out. The shape is easy to hold and weight is well distributed. You can hold it for long periods with no discomfort. The button layout and weight will be familiar to anyone that's used a DS before and the usual volume and speaker quality gives you the now familiar Nintendo soundtrack nicely with a headphone jack for those who want to use it while travelling or in busy areas. The joystick is surprisingly responsive having been taken directly from the 3DS and both screens are really clear. If anything i think the sensitivity of the touch screen has had a massive upgrade since the earlier DS models, its can now pick out much more accurately small objects with the new stylus which is parked in the back of the case as usual. Battery life has proved to be really good too, much better than the old one although that could just be due to the old unit having been charged many times. The real bonus and selling point came in the form of not only getting a built in game for my £75 purchase price, but also the ability the console has to accept old DS games as well as 3DS titles played in the 2D mode (on the 3DS there is a slider to adjust eh 3D effect, it's like playing the game with the slider in the lowest position) which makes the available library of games very impressive. Since the DS games are not expensive it goes towards getting great value, especially for my little lad. Its such a good buy and so versatile i might even buy one for myself for my train commute!

Brilliant, purchased one for my daughter and ended up buying another for my son, I wish they still flipped over like the old style so one star deducted for that as they can be bulky, but otherwise they are a good bit of kit, nice graphics and games to keep the kids entertained for hours

Product is not working properly and contacted the seller however he/she does not resolve the issue. Still I have not received the refund. Seller is not reliable and service is worse. Very bad customer service & faulty product

This is a great platform for portable gaming, and I've found it very useful when travelling and when on holidays here in the U.K. I still like to have some me time, where I can play through some games without going through the hassle to set things up. The games are all fun, and have lots of reminders of the 90s glory that was Nintendo. The one big negative here is, for adults, this device is way too small and really really hurts your hands. Even playing for 10 mins, I had hand cramps from having to bunch my thumbs up. Nintendo should think deeply and realise they have customers of all ages, so build quality and shape should reflect that. Sadly, I have just bought this and will probably give it away as it hurts too much. On the good side, I will give it to a charity shop so they can get some decent money for it and some little squirt can get a cheap DS.

Can't go wrong with this one. Perfect to play all the fabulous Nintendo games (Super Mario, Pokemon, Fire Emblem Fates, etc.)! Fits my (relatively big) hands beautifully. Even long hours of gaming feel comfortable. The screens are decent (don't expect HD - they are not iPhone screens, OK). Battery lasts long enough 7-8 hours. Sturdy, good quality material. I play on the train, bus, underground, airplane, at home... just throw it into your bag. It lasts forever. No scratches Good stuff. Got this one here on Amazon with Super Mario Bros 2 installed. Absolute Bargain!! What I like the most about this one is the sheer relaxation factor. I hate to use my mobile for gaming - always get bombarded with messages, work emails, etc. This one is just for fun and relaxation. if you are considering getting this one, just order it... you won't regret it! It will make your life happier, trust me :-).

Basic but entertains

Another fantastic product from Nintendo. The world of handheld gaming has vastly changed in the last decade. Smart phones can do everything and more than these games consoles can do but lack any playability, it's difficult to be immersed with a story if Sandra from the office is asking if you'll work on Saturday. I mainly bought the 2ds for the classic titles that have been re-released, so I could relive my childhood favourites. It plays them flawlessly and keeps the magic alive for me. Solid design with streamlined interface. A few to many applications on the front screen for me, I guess these would be good to use if you had friends with the same bits. If you're comparing this to the 3ds, this is cheaper but doesn't use a c-pad, it's flat, doesn't fold, feels more solid and doesn't play 3ds games in 3D. It does still play 3ds games.

This item did not come boxed as was expected but it was in working order