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52 JUNE 2017
visit GAMES FEATURE
Nintendo are rebooting their 3DS family of consoles, with the release of the New
2DS XL. The new hardware is aimed at those who never got around to picking up a
3DS or the first round of 2DS consoles, or perhaps haven't owned a handheld device
in a while. It's a nice middle point between the standard 2DS and the 3DS XL.
Features the
new clamshell
design, as
opposed to the
old wedge Built-in
NFC support
for amiibo
You’ll be able to
play Nintendo’s full
library of DS and 3DS
games – in 2D
Two new 3DS titles – Hey!
PIKMIN and Miitopia – will launch
for the system next month
Available in one
of two colour combos
– black/turquoise or
white/orange
Australia/New
Zealand is the first
region worldwide to
get our hands on the
new hardware
Ridged lid offers a
nice, textured feel, and
the console is super
comfortable to hold
Features the
added C Stick for
enhanced control
options
Same size
specs as the 3DS
XL with a more
lightweight feel
This new console
will be the mid-point
between the current
2DS consoles and the
New 3DS XL
* Final packaging may vary
The
NEW
NINTENDO
2DS XL
is out
June 15