"New" Nintendo 2DS XL

I have had my Nintnedo 3DS XL for 6+ years now, and I like it. I mainly play Puzzle games on it. But after I saw the "New" 2DS XL's, I knew I needed to have one. I have used the 3D on my 3DS maybe and hour total, in 6+ Years. Plus I am unable to play the 3DS version of Minecraft on my current 3DS, as the "New" 3DS & 2DS's have additional hardware and two additional bumper buttons and a C-Stick added to them.

I am cheap. I wanted to get one (the "new" 2DS XL) but had been waiting for the price to go down or find a nice condition used one cheap. Then I read an article that stated that Nintendo was discontinuing the 2 & 3DS's, Dangit, and of course right now this time in world history with the whole Corona Virus Pandemic, DS's and Switches have been extremely scarce.

One morning a couple weeks ago I was watching You Tube and whoever I was watching at the time (I think it was Spawn Wave) stated that Nintendo was going to be discontinuing the 2DS XL's, but that they had a special right now, he was not sure how long it would last, or be in stock but a person could get a Brand New "New" Nintendo 2DS XL with Mario Kart 7 Pre-Installed for..............................................$99.99!

I immediately went to Nintendo.com and there was an ad right there on the main page advertising the deal. I clicked the Buy Now button (underneath it stated click to go to retail partner) and it took me to Walmart.com where I put it in my basket, checked out and got a verification! Sweet!

And here it is:

Even in the color I wanted.

They were available in several different color variations (Orange & White, Black & Lime Green or Purple & Gray), and I would have bought whatever one was included in this deal regardless, but it was just a bonus that is was the color I wanted.

There is a grooved pattern on the top cover

The 4 top buttons

Cartridge & SD Card Slots are behind this cover

I really like where the cartridge slot was moved to. I have picked up my 3DS a few different times and happen to click the cartridge, which of course makes it come loose and also wipes out the progress on whatever game I may have been playing. This was a cool revision.

speaking of my 3DS, here they are next to each other

next to each other opened

You can see on the top button on the right side. The "New" DS's have a C-Stick. Have not come across a game I have that needs it yet, but as soon as I get Minecraft 3DS, I am sure it will get used.

and

The stylus was also revised

The "New" 2DS's is on the bottom, my 3DS's is on the top

Overall I am very happy with my purchase, a great item at a great price. And with Mario Kart 7 pre-installed, I can now play with my daughter who also has Mario Kart 7 pre-installed on her old style "Wedge" 2DS

The Wedge

The 2, 2DS's, 2-gether.