Nintendo Explains Why The New 2DS XL Exists

When it comes to consoles, the writing is on the wall: they're losing ground. It's very gradual, and they still have a lot of time left, but even so, fewer and fewer people are buying them. As things stand, the long-term numbers simply aren't there anymore.

So the console companies *need* to adjust their strategy, or else they'll just keep gradually bleeding out. So far, it looks like MS and Nintendo are doing just that. In fact, if this article is anything to go by, they seem to have chosen the same basic strategy: create a platform and just run with it. If they do it right, they can have a long-lasting branded platform that plays everything in perpetuity, without even having to worry about backwards compatibility.

Meanwhile, Sony seems to be sticking with the same-old-same-old: change platforms every few years and expect their loyal fans to follow. It's worked so far, but it seems like a much riskier strategy to just keep doing the same thing and expect it to go on working. After all, tech and the gaming environment keep evolving, and what works one decade could very well end up being obsolete the next. Then again, maybe the release of the PS4 Pro is Sony's way of dipping their toes in the same waters that MS and Nintendo are testing.

I guess we'll see how well this shake-up of the console scene works. But either way, it's a good sign that they're trying *something*, because going on like they have been is definitely a losing proposition.

"the device is for consumers who want something "in between" the 2DS and the 3DS XL."

Wait, wouldn't that be the already existing New 3DS (non-XL)?

It exists so that the NES Classic may not, anymore. It also exists to keep the price of the 3DS XL at $200.

With the launch of ANOTHER 3DS does anyone still believe the BS Nintendo fed about discontinuing the NES Classic to "concentrate their production efforts into the Switch ...." ????

He talks like it has less features. Only difference is removing the 3D, which it seems most people turn off anyway. This thing will be more popular than the 3DS. Preordered one for my 10 yr old from Best Buy for his birthday in August.

I've had the New 3DS XL since launch and boy I haven't been disappointed!

One of the best systems I've ever owned! I just had to open the back so I could put a 32gb memory card.

Keep the games coming!

Couple of years too late for me, already bought the 3DS for my kid and they play with the 3D turned off

What's your source on the £133 UK price?

As far as I know Nintendo UK haven't announced a price yet, and it's not available for sale on their official online store or other retailers.

-"The four-, five-, six-year old that is just getting into gaming”-

That’s right, Nintendo. Get’ em while they’re young, lol. I remember back in the day when parents all over were worried that kids playing videogames at such an early age was terrible and would lead to them becoming antisocial.

Total nonsense. After all, I played videogames when I was young and I turned out videogames.

-HOMER SIMPSON APPROVED-

Please do the same with Switch Nintendo, lets get everyone in on the fun.